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CHINA’S WEST PHILIPPINE SEA GRAB “REPOLYO & SALAMI” STRATEGY By WAVES NEWS Staff Toronto preps up for before the United Nations Arbi- Taste of 2015 tral Tribunal at the Hague in . August 22 to 23 The UN Tribunal is now hearing the Philippine arguments in the STORY ON PAGE 9 controversial West Philippine Sea dispute with . A Philippine panel, which filed CANADIAN the case against China’s alleged incursions and buildup of ille- gal structures in the contested “BASURA” West Philippine Sea, is now (AFP Photo / CSIS Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative / DigitalGlobe) awaiting resolution and judg- ment. BURIED... “China has pursued its activi- ter by invoking international China has repeatedly refused to ties in these disputed maritime law,” says Philippine foreign participate in the proceedings. areas with overwhelming force. affairs secretary Alberto del FINALLY The can only coun- Rosario in his opening speech (Continued on page 8) Tons and tons of garbage, already left rotting and EDITORIAL reeking for two years since it arrived from Van- couver, on 55 shipping containers vans, POE, ESCUDERO, ROXAS were finally buried and disposed at President Aquino's home province of Tarlac. THREE’S A CROWD: That ends the almost diplomatic fracas between the Philippines and Canada as environmentalists The road to Malacañang and health advocates strongly reacted to their country being used as a "dumping ground" of “Three coins in the fountain”..so waste materials from developing country. the song by Frank Sinatra goes..”Which one will the foun- TRASH DUMPING HALTED! tain bless?” BREAKING NEWS ON PAGE 3 Senators Grace Poe, Chiz Es- cudero and secretary Mar Rox- The resolution came just before President Aquino as are all principal figures in the went on a state visit to Ottawa and Toronto, Can- forthcoming 2016 presidential ada last May 8 as government officials and the serving to succeed him in polls. One of them could be Canadian embassy in Manila forged a way to get JUST TWO FOR THE Malacanang. rid of the thrash that consisted of electronic president while one will be “a ROAD NOW! heartbeat away" from the presi- And the task is not easy. Mar wastes, diapers and other non-toxic materials but BREAKING NEWS ON PAGE 4 dency, meaning as vice presi- Roxas, it will be recalled, gave the long period it was stored made the garbage to leak fluids and emitting foul door. dent. way in 2010, shelving his ambi- tion to be the next president, Finally, it ended up in a garbage landfill in Capas, But the real burden rests on a Solomonic task of choosing, Tarlac, a hallowed place in War II historic President Noy Aquino who has among the three, the one de- (Continued on page 4) where the infamous "death March" took place.⦿ 'PINENGLISH' OR PINOY ENGLISH 40 Filipino-coined By Philip Jr Lustre Philip Jr Lustre,.a seasoned journalist and writer shares his thoughts, comments and insights on personalities and words added in events as they happen in this month’s issue. His analysis and news-behind-the news takes on current political, social and even world affairs are favorite sources of interest. Philip also writes for CNN Philippines and other major publica- Oxford dictionary tions. He also had extensive experiences in major newspapers either as reporter, columnist or featured writer. He also served as correspondent for major wire services. The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has just included 40 Philippine English terms and expres- Scholars have noted that global- English takes root in every cul- culture. sions in its June 2015 update, the largest single ization has led to an emerging ture, the Philippines seems to The Philippines is probably the batch of terms from Tagalog and Filipino usage global culture. This is true, as have developed its own brand most different country in East of English to be published on the lexicon. indicated by an emerging global of English, which is distinct Asia. English, or "Globlish," which from the mainstream English. Danica Salazar, a Filipino lexicographer who seems to be in every culture Except , ours is the works as Consultant Editor on the dictionary, The Filipino English, or that acknowledges English as only Christian nation in this cited the Philippine-sourced additions as a "Pinenglish," is indeed having a an international language. part of the world. Physically, a “legitimization of Philippine English as a variety life of its own, as it evolves to Filipino is essentially Malay in But just as the emerging global reflect a very different Filipino (Continued on page 22) (Continued on page 7) JULY 2015 2

JULY 2015 3 Manila Feedback Waste a Minute! Hold it! Marquez, protector of Francis, new PNP chief Tarlac gov stops dumping of Canadian By Francisco Tuyay trash in Tarlac landfill

By Tonette Orejas | Inquirer Central Luzon foot container vans had been dumped at the landfill as of July 8. The other con- tainers are in Subic Bay Freeport, where these had been transferred to ease congestion at the Port of Manila. Yap said his demand to see the DENR certification was his response to the com- plaints that he and other Tarlac officials had been receiving from residents of New police chief. Interior Secretary Manuel Roxas II presents Direc- Bamban and Capas towns. tor Ricardo Marquez, the new head of the Philippine National Police, to reporters during a press conference in Camp Crame on Tuesday, Residents there complained as retiring OIC chief Leonardo Espina looks on. Lino Santos of stench, noise, dust and mud as trucks transported THE government announced as II in a briefing Tuesday. TRASH packed in container vans that were shipped from Canada in garbage, he said. the appointment of Ricardo 2013 are unloaded at the sanitary landfill of the Metro Clark Waste Marquez said he was sur- Marquez as the new chief of Management Corp. in Capas, Tarlac. PHOTO COURTESY OF MCWMC The landfill sits on 100 hec- prised to learn of his ap- the Philippine National Po- tares of rolling hills at Sub- pointment when he was lice (PNP) on Tuesday (July zone D of the Clark Special summoned to the Palace CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, MCWMC’s sanitary landfill 14), ending seven months of Economic Zone. It can be Monday, and President Be- Pampanga, Philippines — in Capas town. waiting to have the position Tarlac Gov. Victor Yap on reached via Sitio Kalangitan nigno Aquino III ordered Yap said he would only al- filled. Monday asked the Metro in Barangay Cutcut II in Capas him to lead the 150,000- low the resumption of the Clark Waste Management or Sitio Pagasa in Barangay Marquez, the deputy chief of strong police force. disposal if the MCWMC Corp. (MCWMC) to suspend Anupul in Bamban. operations, will replace of- could present a certification The President emphasized the disposal of illegally im- ficer-in-charge Leonardo from the Department of En- Yap wants to see a report on the need to ensure the ported trash from Canada the waste analysis and char- Espina on Thursday when vironment and Natural Re- peaceful and successful hold- that the Bureau of Customs acterization study (WSVD) he reaches the mandatory sources (DENR) explaining ing of the 2016 national and (BoC) seized two years ago made on Nov. 10, 2014 by the retirement age of 56, said the nature of the wastes. local elections, Marquez add- and which the agency con- DENR’s Environmental Man- Interior and Local Govern- ed. tracted to be buried at the Trash from at least 29 forty- (Continued on page 10) ment Secretary Manuel Rox- (Continued on page13 )

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THREE’S A CROWD: The Road to COUNTERPOINT Malacañang for President Aquino. He is therefore the presumptive pres- Tenny F. Soriano idential candidate. Now it’s payback time. Collect the debt of gratitude. Right- fully, his party mates in the Liberal party (Roxas is the par- DUTERTE: THE NON- ty's president on leave) should pin him instead of an outsid- er, a guest candidate in the person of Grace Poe. CANDIDATE But Poe is immensely popular and leads the presidential survey. Roxas is in fourth slot. Not winnable, if pundits The tough-talking mayor of cause of his achievements in But the assumption of Duter- were to have their say. Davao city, Davao city, especially in the te to the mayorship changed is an enigma. area of peace and . all that as the NPAs made a Poe has the magic name from his legendary dad, the late strategic retreat. Fernando Poe Jr. or FPJ. And up to this day, he is well-loved He keeps people guessing on Under his term. Davao city and widely believed to have won the presidential elections what really are his political was transformed from a hot- Asked in an interview why he in 2004, plans. bed of criminality and insur- refused to run as a President gency to one that is virtually of the Philippines, he said he A strong contender for the Roxas has an aristocratic background lacking in common crime free, where people can feared many people 2016 presidential elections, touch with the masses. walk nights in complete safe- (criminals and corrupt he declares he is not interest- ty. politcians) could get killed President Aquino owes Roxas a debt. But Chiz Escudero, his ed in running for a higher once he is elected. kumpare (Pnoy was best man at his wedding) and good elective position much more Upon assuming the mayor- friend tilts towards Poe. In the same way, Poe says she's as a presidential bet. ship, he issued a warning to But he is well loved by Dava- criminals to leave the city or oenos for his down to earth more comfortable having Chiz as her running mate,that is, if But “Digong” as he is popu- face his wrath. He is widely attitude. she will emerge as the chosen one by Pnoy. larly known barnstorms the known to have tolerated the length and breadth of the He is said to go around the In the other scenario, will Poe become Roxas running mate existence of the so-called country, meeting with people city driving a taxicab or a or the other way around or will Chiz eventually be persuad- “death squad”, a vigilante in towns and cities and even jeepney under disguise but ed to shelve his vice presidential plans and accept an im- type group that was said to far flung areas in the guise of was caught one time speed- portant post in post Aquino government in either a Roxas be behind the spate of extra- promoting “Federalism”, a ing and ticketed by a police- or Poe presidency? judicial killings of known political system or structure man. criminals in the city. These Indeed, three's a crowd. he says is the ideal set up for summary killings are better He submitted himself for vio- the Philippines, one that known in street lingo as lating the very same ordi- would empower effective “salvaging”. nance that he passed as governance even at the Poe, Escudero: No mayor: the no speeding rule grassroots level and grant Duterte in particular, ab- near a school. more 3 for the road; more autonomy and inde- horred drug pushers who pendence to local govern- bore the brunt of his drive to He was also caught not wear- ments. rid the city of bad elements. ing a helmet while at the Roxas silent wheel of a motorcycle. But “Rody”, as people close to TIME magazine labeled him By Chris O. Avendano, Gil C. Cabacungan him refer to the long-time as the “Punisher”, portraying Pin ol added, he believes that Sen. Grace Poe on Sunday since then. I think it is safe mayor of the Philippines’ big- him in their story as a gun- if Duterte decides to run for clarified in a phone inter- to say that it will not push gest city, clarifies his sorties toting, motorcycle-riding president in 2016, he could view with the Inquirer that through,” she said. around the country is a mayor. He is also known as capture the Mindanao votes, “listening tour” to feel the “Dirty Harry”, a spinoff to the a big factor in any presiden- there were no “new pro- Poe told the Inquirer on the pulse of the people towards crime buster Hollywood tial election in the Philip- posals” or “concrete plans” phone on Saturday that Mr. his advocacy of this system of character of Clint Eastwood. pines. for her to join Interior Sec- Aquino had asked her to go government. retary Mar Roxas on a tour But he incurred the ire of It will be recalled that former around the country with of the provinces. Presently, Duterte ranks Human rights commissioner president Gloria M. Arroyo Roxas and that she had said fourth or third in surveys on Etta Rosales who suspected overtook the late Fernando Poe said President Aquino yes. “presidentiables”, a popular the long-time mayor of toler- Poe Jr. in Mindanao and Cebu invited her to join Roxas on But she said she asked Mr. Filipino term for those who ating the daily murders and province that led to her vic- a tour way back in May, but Aquino to allow Sen. Chiz can be president. assassinations in the city for tory although it was widely the idea was not discussed Escudero to join the tour some four decades. believed to be spurious and a during their meeting in He is also considered as a and the President agreed. result of massive cheating. Malacan ang on Thursday. good alternative to the In the 1980s to the early 90s, She did not say when Mr. “trapos” or the traditional Davao city was a hotbed of “He is an out of the box bet,” “That was discussed the politicians as he is a very insurgency where the feared said Piñol. Aquino asked her to go first time I met with the “unorthodox” city executive urban partisans of the NPA around the country with At the moment, Duterte is or mayor. (New People’s Army), better President in May to discuss firm on his stand that he will Roxas, but a source told the known as the “Sparrow 2016. This was not brought According to former North not be a presidential candi- Inquirer it was before the Units”, sowed terror through up in my last meeting with Cotabato governor Manny date in 2016. meeting among the Presi- assassinations or elimina- the President,” Poe said. Pin ol, if elections were to be dent, Poe and Escudero in tions of those perceived to be “Even if I am first or last (in held in the 22 provinces in “There has been no concrete Malacan ang on Thursday. corrupt and oppressive pub- the surveys), I still don’t Mindanao, Duterte will romp agreement and planning lic officials and military. want to run. ⦿ (Continued on page 7) away with a big majority be-

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The rainy season has finally ed for as of press time. friend remarked while descended on our shores. stranded in the midst of a As we watched and ponder For almost one week now, downpour in our favorite on these latest weather de- we have been blanketed by brew-joint: “We cannot still velopments, we positively dark skies, pounded and trust our people with their observed that most of our drenched to the bone by tor- trash.” countrymen are now fully rential waters from above aware of the real dangers of * * * and paralyzed by the murky climate change and the floods below. Like the start of the rainy threats in our environment season that opened with the Initial damage to agriculture and quick in adapting to the twin storms whamming the and fishery by tropical measures that national and islands in precise procession Credit: FBCOVERSTREET.COM storm “Egay” which waltzed local governments enforce and brought misery in the Poe’s poll ratings suddenly that made her number two in our archipelago in the in disaster risk management cities and in the farms, the shot up too as the next big in public choice as presiden- first week of July has been and preparedness. Super political season’s tempest star that happened in politi- tiable. reported by the Department Typhoon Yolanda left an in- had also began with so much cal biz, this after her good of Agriculture at P18 million delible mark and we have President Aquino met and intensity we can expect tre- show at the Senate Mamasa- before it exited. Close at its learned the bitter lessons at talked to her not once, but mendous distraction if not pano Massacre hearings. For heels, typhoon “Falcon” heart in our collective con- twice. First before the presi- destruction in the political this, she got a beating subse- swept in and while not hit- sciousness. dent left for his state visit to landscape in the forthcom- quently from the well-oiled ting land brought heavy Canada last May and second But while our people are ing months up to the elec- propaganda machinery that rainfalls that caused dams to last July 9 in Malacanang. responding immediately to tions in May next year. our murky politics cannot swell alerting authorities to The impression was that warnings of imminent ca- dispense with in order to alert and placed on stand- The surge of the political they only talked of the lamities and unquestioning survive. by respective emergency season came too soon. The “Daang Matuwid” and not a when calls for precautions evacuation procedures for early warning signs of politi- With DILG Secretary Mar job interview. and evacuation are sounded, people near the threatened cal upheavals were already Roxas stuck down below in there is one thing that glares The political cauldron boiled areas. The second storm left imminent when despite the the numbers game while the at us on television news and seethed when an exas- our country July 10 with “demolition job” as claimed likes of Senator Miriam De- footages of floods. We still perated and beleaguered early reports of six deaths in by Vice President Binay, he fensor Santiago, Davao City lack that discipline with re- Binay resigned from his cab- Zambales, La Union, Pan- consistently and confidently Mayor Rody Duterte and gards to our garbage. Our inet position and started his gasinan, Cebu and Quezon enjoyed the highest rank- even Manila Mayor Joseph flooded streets and rivers tirades against the admin- City while several other per- ings on surveys as most like- Estrada making good grades are awash in floating trash. istration. This worked well, sons are still missing. Dam- ly to be top presidential tim- in the survey, something out it showed the cards of the ages are still being account- As a coffee shop pundit- ber until Senator Grace of Grace Poe shone brightly (Continued on page 6)

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Manila Feedback TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] BOC chief explains why trash from Mangudadatu to Canada is being buried in Clark ailing Ampatuan By Tetch Torres-Tupas , The Philippine Inquirer To avoid worsening port (DENR) which issued the Sr.: Repent! congestion, the Bureau of permit. By Germelina Lacorte and Edwin Fernandez, Inquirer Mindanao Customs said the issue on “Minsan ang nangyayari the illegal shipment of trash lang pagbibigay ng permit, from Canada is now consid- nahahaluan. Hindi homoge- ered case closed. nous,” Lina said. Customs Chief Alberto Lina Lina added that they will said the 55 containers van come up with measures to loaded with waste from prevent a repeat of the inci- Canada are now being bur- dent. ied in Clark. Lina added that they have to “Binabaon na sa Clark at our get rid of the trash to avoid expense para wala ng issue port congestion. (They are now being buried in Clark at our expense so “We need containers. The there will be no more is- reason why there’s port congestion is because of is- sues),” Lina told reporters. Customs Chief Alberto Lina sues like this. We have to The 55 container vans from resolve those issues. If we’re Canada were loaded with 2013. not able to remove it from garbage including house- The shipment was declared the pier, we will have con- Maguindanao Gov. Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu. AP FILE PHOTO hold trash and adult dia- as ‘scrap plastic materials.’ gestion again. What do you pers. It was left at the Ma- Lina explained that it was want? Port congestion or to nila port after it was DAVAO CITY – Maguindanao served,” Mangudadatu told the Department of Environ- dump it? That’s why we shipped to the country in Governor Esmael Manguda- the Inquirer by phone. ment and Natural Resources dumped it,” Lina said. IDL datu on Tuesday said he He advised Andal Sr. to seek wished that Andal Ampatu- (Continued from page 5) the Commission on Elections the voting center, we missed forgiveness from the rela- an Sr., the patriarch of the (COMELEC) for this purpose. the point. tives of the massacre vic- WAVES FROM HOME …. The inclement weather did not Ampatuan clan accused of Understanding this San Andre- tims. deter the people who lined up masterminding the 2009 an electoral fault of ours still Vice President who wanted to the satellite s registrations Maguindanao massacre, “I am willing to visit him in has got a long way to go unless be President this early. booths set up by COMELEC. Filipinos hold election as sa- would repent for his crime the hospital if he seeks for- Coffee shop talks are rife with If this is an indication, a lot of cred and not a mere right but now that he is diagnosed giveness,” he said in another conspiracy theories that Sena- our countrymen are indeed power in itself for us to trans- with a “terminal” liver can- interview with reporters. tor Grace Poe’s entry and en- intent on participating in the form our sense of nationhood. cer. Reports said Andal Sr. has ticement to the Big League of 2016 May elections. This is a * * * “I’m still praying for him to only three to six months to national politics was a Liberal good sign of the people’s desire Party strategy to carry up Mar to choose their national and In our earlier column, we have repent,” Mangudadatu said, live. Roxas in the survey ratings or local leaders. written about the two-year old when asked about the re- As believer of Islam, for any other hidden agenda 55 container vans with waste port that the former Magu- Elections are about leadership Mangudadatu said he was we would consider as specula- from Canada that was rotting indanao governor, is termi- and change. Sadly, our experi- ready to forgive. tion. at the Port of Manila. The good nally ill. ences in the past are not about news is the garbage has been “I am only human, I can for- This political season is worth the selection of statesmen and buried and the case closed. Mangudadatu – whose wife give,” Mangudadatu said. watching as it unfolds genuine public servants but and sister were among the “telenovela-like” with a cast of preference for personalities Bureau of Customs Commis- “But it does not follow that I 58 people, 32 of them jour- should rest the case against pompously posturing and pre- with mass appeal and money. sioner Alberto Lina announced nalists, waylaid and killed in tentious politicians in our is- As commonly expressed by that “the issue of illegal ship- Andal Sr., his sons and oth- 2009 – said he knew how lands’ stormy wet, windy, wal- many indifferent voters: ment of household waste from ers.” lowing and wild days ahead. “Eleksyon? Pera pera lang yan!” Canada was now over.” The painful it is to be sick of can- BOC said the trash was cer because his mother also He said he is consulting with In this season, expect waves of Our elections are for politi- dumped in a sanitary landfill in died of one. his lawyers to find a way to political dirt and tsunamis of cians who want to live forever. Capas, Tarlac at the expense of independently check on the image-making and image- For political dynasties where Over a hundred members the BOC. real health status of Andal breaking tricks disguised as nothing seems sacred anymore and followers of the Am- Sr. to erase all the doubts political operations swelling only their names, acronyms The Ontario-based Chronic Inc. patuan clan are now facing up, as well as flood of money and initials emblazoned in eve- shipped the containers which that the illness is only made trial in the Quezon City Re- up. cascading from God knows rything even in give-away ro- was declared as “scrap plastic gional Trial Court for the where. saries and candies they throw materials for recycling” but massacre, dubbed as the “Once an independent pros- out to multitudes as if in bless- actually loaded with garbage, * * * ecution physician would ing. worst election-related vio- including adult diaper and corroborate the findings of A few weeks ago, Davao City household waste through its lence in the country. We can only pray that our Mayor Rody Duterte an- Valenzuela-based consignee, Andal’s physician, and he 2016 electorate have really “If he’d say sorry at this nounced in public that he is no Chronic Plastics. seeks forgiveness, I will matured and now willing to time to the victims of the longer running for the presi- come and visit him,” said give change a chance and focus The BOC filed criminal charges Maguindanao massacre, dency. But we have it from a Mangudadatu. ⦿ their political options on social against Chronic Plastics for maybe he can still be forgiv- close and reliable source with- and economic issues that violations of the Revised Penal in the Duterte camp that the en but still, justice has to be should not be forgotten as the Code, the Tariff and Customs pronouncement was part of a Mamasapano Massacre, exten- Code and the 1990 Toxic strategy. sive greed and dynastic graft Waste Act. T In fact, we have been invited to and corruption, poverty, injus- M * * * attend the blessing and open- tice, the system of political pat- A ing of the Mayor Rodrigo Roa ronage and governance that We are sorry for missing our A Duterte National Executive bred the PDAF scam and other column for June issue of Waves S Coordinating Committee Re- ills. News. We had trouble with our gional Headquarters in Caba- little knowledge of the technol- N May our electorate no longer T natuan City on July 14. ogy and our lap top crashed be passive and waive their re- due to an unwelcome virus and Duterte is determined. “Tuloy sponsibility of citizenship but E a little girl (my nephew) I ang Laban.” vote for the best and highest played with my USB thinking it interest and the collective good * * * was a lucky charm and lost it. of our country so that as Filipi- L There goes my files. Thousands are turning up for nos we can no longer be fault- 0 voter’s registration in malls in ed that this is the Philippines Mea culpa. A Metro Manila designated by that we have made because at F

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(Continued from page 4) LP likes the idea (Continued from page 1) The dictionary says salvage means to save or help. But in Filipino parlance, POE, ESCUDERO: No more 3 for … The report about Poe joining Roxas “PINENGLISH” OR PINOY ENGLISH "salvage" means summary execution, on a national tour—even with Es- which is the exact opposite of its actual cudero as “chaperon”—caused ex- looks, but his temperament is Latino. meaning. It has evolved from the Span- No word from Aquino citement in the ruling Liberal Party But he speaks English well unlike other ish word "salvaje," which literally Escudero on Sunday said it was pos- on Sunday. East Asians. means bad. sible President Aquino or Roxas was Roxas is the party’s presumptive The Filipino English, is different from This term has surfaced in the 1970s, no longer considering the tour. presidential candidate in next year’s the English spoken by the Americans or when the dreaded Marcos police and elections, and it is believed that the British. It has its own phonetics and military operatives kidnapped political In a text message to the Inquirer, set of idioms. An average American or activists, who later surfaced as victims Escudero said Mr. Aquino did not President Aquino, titular head of the party, is trying to convince Poe, the Briton may find difficulties understand- of rubouts. mention the tour to him during ing some English words, which a Filipi- The wireless telephony boom of the their meeting in the Palace on new front-runner in the presidential no uses in daily social intercourse. early 2000s has led to the emergence of Thursday. polls, to run as Roxas’ Vice Presi- dent. In politics, an American refers to a new words that are essentially Filipino. He said Poe had mentioned it to presidential candidate as a standard A tryst or rendezvous among cellphone him, but she did not ask him to go. But Roxas is unpopular with voters, bearer, but Filipino prefer to call him a users is an "eyeball," which has a differ- Neither did the President. placing third in the polls, behind "presidentiable," a term which has yet ent connotation for the Americans and Vice President Jejomar Binay and to find its place in the Webster's stand- British. Asked whether he would join the ard dictionary. We have terms like Poe, or even fourth—behind Rodri- Other English words that have Filipino tour, Escudero said: “Given that no "vice presidentiable" and go Duterte, the tough-talking mayor meanings: a refrigerator is a "senatoriable" to refer to those running such request was made other than a of Davao City. "frigidaire"; a pack of toothpaste is for other posts. mere mention of the conversation "colgate"; while a traditional camera is between the President and Senator It could be the thinking in the ad- ministration that Roxas’ unaccepta- An American calls it a political party, "kodak." Going to SM or Robinson is Grace, there is nothing really for me and a British, political aggroupement, "malling," while, in other cultures, it is bility to voters may be eased if he is to say yes or no to.” to refer to groups of individuals with shopping. Hotels in other countries seen around with the highly popular the same set of political beliefs and ob- have no equivalent for our "short time." Escudero said he was not and did Poe, whose independence and fear- jectives. But a Filipino may call it a When going to a restaurant, a food not want to be presumptuous. less stance in legislative inquiries "political aggrupation," which is anoth- server will call the bill a "chit," which is involving President Aquino’s allies er term that could not be found in the “Besides, the President didn’t say almost identical with the word "check." have catapulted her to the front line dictionary. anything about that when we met so Food servers had a hard time pro- it might not even be a consideration in the 2016 race for Malacan ang. In business, anything that is bought on nouncing check; chit is easier. for him or for Secretary Roxas any- staggered payment basis will always be Poe, however, has not decided In other countries, the lavatory is called a good or service acquired on install- more,” Escudero said. whether to run for higher office. toilet, but in the Philippines, they eu- ment. While a Filipino may occasionally And she has said that if she will run, phemistically call it comfort room or Repeated calls to Roxas requesting use the word, he prefers to call it as a she prefers to team up with Escude- rest room. comment went unanswered. thing bought on "tears." ro because she is “more comforta- Scholars have no explanation for this Hence, every installment is a "give," a ble” with him. ⦿ Filipino English, but I always believe in term which is not easily discernible by the Filipino sense of individualism. A other English-speaking people Pinoy always wants to be different With WAVES NEWS Police works could be messy, but Filipi- from the rest of the world. ⦿ nos have specific terms, whose differ- your advertisement ripples ing usage could hardly be explained.

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1. Mr. President, distinguished spect to the progressive devel- 10 December 1982, and was sions of the Convention are as that China has asserted a claim Members of the Tribunal, it is a opment of the law of the sea, one of the first States to submit vital to achieving this critical of “historic rights” to vast areas great honor to respectfully ap- which culminated in the adop- its instrument of ratification, objective than Part XV. It is of the sea and seabed that lie pear before you on behalf of my tion of the Law of the Sea Con- which it did on 8 May 1984. these dispute resolution provi- far beyond the limits of its EEZ country, the Republic of the vention in 1982. That instru- sions that allow the weak to and continental shelf entitle- 6. The Philippines has respect- Philippines. It is indeed a spe- ment, which has rightly been challenge the powerful on an ments under the Convention. ed and implemented its rights cial privilege to do so in a case called a “Constitution for the equal footing, confident in the and obligations under the Con- 13. In fact, China has done that has such importance to all Oceans,” counts among its most conviction that principles vention in good faith. This can much more, Mr. President, than Filipinos and — if I may add — important achievements the be seen in the amendment of trump power; that law tri- to simply claim these alleged to the rule of law in interna- establishment of clear rules our national legislation to bring umphs over force; and that “historic rights.” It has acted tional relations. regarding the peaceful use of right prevails over might. the Philippines’ maritime forcefully to assert them, by the seas, freedom of navigation, 2. Mr. President, the Philip- claims into compliance with the 9. Mr. President, allow me to exploiting the living and non- protection of the maritime en- pines has long placed its faith Convention, by converting our respectfully make it clear: in living resources in the areas vironment and, perhaps most in the rules and institutions prior straight baselines into submitting this case, the Philip- beyond the UNCLOS limits that the international commu- importantly, clearly defined archipelagic baselines in con- pines is NOT asking the Tribu- while forcibly preventing other nity has created to regulate limits on the maritime areas in formity with Articles 46 and 47, nal to rule on the territorial coastal States, including the which States are entitled to relations among States. We are and by providing that the mari- sovereignty aspect of its dis- Philippines, from exploiting the exercise sovereign rights and proud to have been a founding time zones of the Kalayaan Is- putes with China. resources in the same areas – jurisdiction. member of the United Nations, land Group and Scarborough 10. We are here because we even though the areas lie well and an active participant in 5. These are all matters of cen- Shoal in the South China Sea wish to clarify our maritime within 200 M of the Philip- that indispensable institution. tral significance to the Philip- would be consistent with Arti- pines’ coast and, in many cases, entitlements in the South China pines. Indeed, given our cle 121. hundreds of miles beyond any 3. Its organs, coupled with the Sea, a question over which the lengthy coastline, our status as EEZ or continental shelf that power of international law, 7. The Philippines took these Tribunal has jurisdiction. This an archipelagic state, and our China could plausibly claim serve as the great equalizer important steps, Mr. President, is a matter that is most im- among States, allowing coun- seafaring tradition, the rules because we understand, and portant not only to the Philip- under the Convention. tries, such as my own, to stand codified in the law of the sea accept, that compliance with pines, but also to all coastal 14. The legal dispute between have always had particular im- on an equal footing with the rules of the Convention is States that border the South the Philippines and China over portance for the Philippines. wealthier, more Powerful required of all States Parties. China Sea, and even to all the China’s claim to and exercise of The Philippines is justifiably States. States Parties to UNCLOS. It is a alleged “historic rights” is a proud of the fact that it signed 8. I mentioned a moment ago 4. Nowhere is this more true, the equalizing power of inter- dispute that goes to the very matter falling under the Con- the Convention on the day it heart of UNCLOS itself. Our vention, and particularly Part Mr. President, than with re- national law. Perhaps no provi- was opened for signature, on very able counsel will have XV, regardless of whether Chi- (Continued from page 1) “It’s a market of 1.360 billion This year China has, accord- much more to say about this na is claiming that “historic people, each eating 37 kilos ing to US spy surveillance, legal dispute over the interpre- rights” are recognized under REPLOYO and SALAMI of fish each year. The West artificial islands sprouted, tation of the Convention during the Convention, or allowable STRATEGY the course of these oral hear- under the Convention because Philippine sea is part of the including air strips that can ings. But in my humble lay- they are not precluded by it. Coral triangle, one of the rich handle aircrafts. man’s view, the central legal China has made both argu- The , along with fishing grounds in the world, (See complete text of Secre- dispute in this case can be ex- ments in its public statements. other members of the power- so who would not be attract- pressed as follows: But it makes no difference for tary Del Rosario’s argu- ful G-7 countries (that in- ed to it?”, he said. purposes of the characteriza- ments ON THIS PAGE) 11. For the Philippines, the clude Canada, , , maritime entitlements of tion of this dispute as one call- China says it owns areas in ing for the interpretation or , Great Britain and In essence, Del Rosario said coastal States – to a territorial the Western Philippine sea application of the Convention. ) have time and the central issue is whether a sea, exclusive economic zone and other parts such as the The question raised by the con- again criticized China’s ac- country (China in this case) and continental shelf, and the Spratlys (Pagasa islands) by flicting positions of the Philip- tions. can claim “historic rights” rights and obligations of the virtue of what they claim as pines and China boils down to over an area or territory that States Parties within these re- spective zones – are estab- this: Are maritime entitlements In the past several years, Chi- historic rights under the so- to be governed strictly by UN- is far away from its borders lished, defined and limited by nese military patrols begun called “nine-dash line”. CLOS, thus precluding claims of or boundary and located al- the express terms of the Con- harassing Filipino fishermen maritime entitlements based These groups of islands or ready within the maritime vention. Those express terms in the Scarborough shoal, a on “historic rights”? Or does territories are also claimed zone of another country do not allow for – in fact they mere hundred nautical miles the UNCLOS allow a State to by other Southeast Asian na- (which is the Philippines). preclude – claims to broader off Zambales province, pre- entitlements, or sovereign claim entitlements based on tions including , Tai- “historic” or other rights even venting them to earn their Del Rosario said China’s ac- rights, or jurisdiction, over wan and . beyond those provided for in livelihood from what is their tion is a clear “violation of maritime areas beyond the lim- the Convention itself? traditional rich fishing Secretary Del Rosario de- International law”. its of the EEZ or continental grounds for so many years. scribes China’s aggressive- shelf. In particular, the Conven- 15. As our counsel will explain, The Philippines has earned ness in grabbing territories tion does not recognize, or per- Mr. President, any recognition IS IT ALL ABOUT FISH? the praises of organizations mit the exercise of, so called of such “historic rights” con- claimed by the Philippines and countries worldwide for “historic rights” in areas be- flicts with the very character of According to Senator Ralph and others as “cabbage strat- standing up to a superpower yond the limits of the maritime UNCLOS and its express provi- Recto, if we lose entry to egy”, referring to Chinese with vast resources like Chi- zones that are recognized or sions concerning the maritime Scarborough shoal and other military officials’ tactic of established by UNCLOS. entitlements of coastal States. na. This calls indisputably for the areas such as the Spratly is- peeling one layer off a time. 12. Sadly, China disputes this, proper interpretation of the lands, a big chunk of the fish- When these small steps are Like the proverbial David Mr. President, in both word and fundamental nature of the Con- ing industry will lose billions taken together, they reflect and Goliath, The Philippines deed. It claims that it is entitled vention. in yearly earnings. China’s efforts to slowly con- resorted to diplomatic and to exercise sovereign rights solidate de facto CONTROL peaceful means of resolving and jurisdiction, including the 16. China’s assertion and exer- Based on estimates, Recto throughout the South China the dispute. exclusive right to the resources cise of its alleged rights in areas said we stand to lose some sea”. of the sea and seabed, far be- beyond its entitlements under P200 million (US$4 million) Dr. Philip Chang of the For- yond the limits established by UNCLOS have created signifi- daily if China prevents entry “Salami strategy”, he said, is eign Policy Institute said, “It the Convention, based on so- cant uncertainty and instability to the rich fishing grounds of when China “takes little is remarkable what the Phil- called “historic rights” to these in our relations with China and the Western Philippine seas. steps over time none of ippines has achieved diplo- areas. Whether these alleged in the broader region. In this “historic rights” extend to the respect, I note the presence which individually is enough matically, given the limited He suspects China’s aggres- limits generally established by here today of representatives to provoke a crisis”. resources at its disposal and sion in the disputed areas China’s so-called “nine dash of Vietnam, Malaysia, Indone- the disproportionate power near the Philippines is not to For instance, it (China’s grab- line”, as appears to be China’s sia, and Japan to ob- of China. But diplomacy claim, or whether they encom- serve these critical proceed- invade but rather to secure bing) started with Mischief alone cannot change the facts pass a greater or a narrower ings. the rich fishing grounds to Reef in 1995 and Scar- portion of the South China Sea, on the ground and China 17. Mr. President, China has feed the billions of Chinese borough shoal (Panatag the indisputable fact, and the knows that,” he added.⦿ claimed “historic rights” in are- population. shoal) in 2012. central element of the legal dispute between the Parties, is (Continued on page 24)

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(Continued from page 3) on April 1, 2015, directed BoC to ner and in full compliance with envi- cade roads leading to the landfill but “facilitate the processes leading to ronmental protection law,” Colayco none had been put up on Monday WASTE A MINUTE, HOLD IT! the dispersal of the illegal shipment said. afternoon. agement Bureau (EMB) and ap- and/or toxic contraband.” The order “The issue that some have raised — Colayco said he advised guards at proved by EMB Director Jonas Leo- referred to 34 container vans. The that under international protocols, the landfill not to use force should nes, a copy given by the MCWMC to judge also ordered the container the garbage that was imported two residents try to block the dumping. the INQUIRER showed. vans to be released to the local ship- years ago must be repatriated re- per, Le Soleil. “We will obtain the identity of all the The WACS report said EMB analyzed gardless of its being non-toxic — is troublemakers and avail of all appli- samples from three container vans A May 7 report by the BoC’s con- evidently not a valid issue,” he said. cable legal measures to redress their and these consisted of “municipal demnation committee referred to 55 The MCWMC, Colayco said, has un- wrongful disruption of services that solid waste or garbage… which can- container vans. dertaken this task to help the na- we are performing on behalf of the not be recycled and destined for dis- Rufo Colayco, MCWMC president tional government end a problem national government,” he said. posal.” and chief executive officer, said a “that appears to have unduly dis- Colayco said the MCWMC would get Additional documents showed the copy of the WACS report was rupted port operations and which the Clark Development Corp. and the WACS was used by EMB to advise emailed to Yap at 4 p.m. Monday. has unduly distracted the govern- provincial and national govern- BoC and a regional trial court in Ma- ment from its proper tasks.” “[WCMC continues to do] a job we ments to intervene should the Bam- nila in recommending a final dispos- were requested to perform in order Diana Figueroa, president of the ban government pass a resolution al. to put an end to a long festering is- Concerned Citizens of Bamban, has banning the passage of garbage Judge Paulino Gallegos, in an order sue, in a practical and sensible man- warned that residents would barri- trucks in the town. WANTED Live-in Nanny (Caregiver)

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The Kababaihang Rizalista of Toronto Chapter (L-R) Miss Maria Clara 2014 Lady Analine Victorio, Lady Estela Bischof, Lady Congen Rosalita Prospero, President Lady Rose Cruz, Lady Minda Chattergoon and Lady Ores Ting. Taken during the 117th. Philippine Inde- Please contact [email protected] pendence Day on June 12th. 2015 at the Philippine Consulate Office in Toronto, Ontar- io Canada.

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Mayor Dave Ryan of the City of Pickering was proud to host the inau- gural Philippine Fiesta and Santacruzan in Durham Region on June 27, 2015. The Pickering and Ajax community is a preferred destina- Hon. Chris Alexander, Minister of Canadian Immigration and Citizenship and MP for Ajax-Pickering, with tion for Filipino-Canadians and their families with nearly 7500 Pinoys the Mendoza, Mabilangan, Albano and Honrade families. calling Durham Region home. A broad and diverse array of dignitaries were on hand for the flag raising to show their support of Filipino-Canadians. In addition to Mayor Dave Ryan, other luminaries included: Chris Alexander, Min- ister of Citizenship & Immigration; Senator Tobias Enverga Jr., Cor- neliu Chisu, MP, Pickering-Scarborough East; Pat Perkins, MP, Whit- by; Consul General Rosalita Prospero; Joe Dickson, MPP, Pickering- Ajax; Roger Anderson, Chair, Region of Durham; Pickering Councillor, David Pickles; Pickering Councillor, Bill McLean; Pickering Councillor, Ian Cumming, Ajax Councillor, Renrick Ashby; and Whitby Councillor, Lorne Coe. This outstanding show of support is a reflection of the growing prominence of the Filipino-Canadian population in Durham Region and the East GTA. At the event, Mayor Dave Ryan made a public commitment to making the Philippine Fiesta and Santacruzan an annual event in the City of Pickering; and growing it year after year. Ontario Filipino Women"s Club (OFWC) held their Induction of new Officers at Palace Restaurant on June (MG) / PHOTO BY TONY MENDOZA 16, 2015. Rebecca Reyes is the new President. OKOR Celebrates 154th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, PH National Hero

The 154th birth anniversary of the tional hero was well respected not Philippines' national hero, Dr. Jose only in Asia but throughout the P. Rizal, was celebrated by the world. officers and members of the Order Among those present during the of the Canada Region on June 19, event include Jaime T. Marasi- 2015. gan, KGCR, Rizal Canada Regional In Toronto, the highlight of the Commander, Sir George Poblete, event was the wreath laying be- KGCR; Sir Lapulapu Cana, KGCR, fore the statue of the national Dr. Tom Vrrey, and other officers hero at the Earl Bales Park was of the Rizal Canada Regional Coun- graced by Philippine Consul Gen- cil; Ms. Odette Virrey, president of eral Rosalita S. Prospero and Sir the Ladies of Rizal;Ms. Araceli Lamberto Mananquil, KGCR, , past (Rose) Cruz, president, Kabaihang Supreme Commander of the Order Rizalista, Inc. (Toronto), Ms. Azon of the Knights of Rizal and Chair- Ramos and Lynette Ramos, past man of the Council of Elders. president and incumbent presi- dent respectively of the Aspiration Other Officers of the different of Rizal; Also the historical activity chapters followed the wreath lay- was participated in by other offic- ing and presidents of the different ers of the Rizal Canada Region and ladies Rizal organization. the different Chapters. Photo by Ariel Ramos Sir Nanquil cited Rizal as a well- It was hosted by the Order of the past commander of the OKOR borough Chapter Commander members of the Rizal Scarborough known journalist, doctor of medi- Knights of Rizal Scarborough Chap- Scarborough Chapter and present- Aristeo Mondragon, KCR; Deputy Chapter. St. Jamestown News cine, poet, and a reformist/activist. ter which was coordinated by Sir ly, deputy area commander for Chapter Commander Virgilio Agency, RAZ/DO He said that the Philippines' na- Manny Yanga, KCR, immediate Eastern Toronto; Incumbent Scar- Amante, and other officers and

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The Miss Philippines PIDC 2015 Top 3 Winners, PIDC Beauty pageant Entourage with the PIDC Board and Council, Emcees and Pageant Committee. Photo by Karen Liguidliguid By: Tony A. San Juan, OCT. "Miss Maria Clara" and "Miss Intel- Filipino Lawyer called to the "It is important for me to help pro- lectual" titles. Other winners recog- mote our unique & enviable herit- nized with tiara , sash and cash priz- Ontario Bar age, culture and values of what Fili- es were: Marina Saleeb, 1st Runner- “God’s delays are never God’s denial”, pinos are". With this convincing and up and Janelle Apresto, 2nd Runner- from Og Mandino’s book, “Gift of Aca- confident answer to the question:" If up. Marina also received the "Miss bar.” you win the beauty title what would Charity" & "Miss Online Sensation" After a long and strenuous path, the you do during your reign?", Contest- trophies while Janelle was named Law Society of Upper Canada called ant No. 9 has clearly proven to the "Miss Popularity". George M. Garvida to the Bar of Ontar- beauty pageant's board of judges The strong bevy of winning beauties io. Finally, after returning to Canada that she deserves to be adjudged the with his family, becoming a full-pledged with trophies and sashes, in- complete winner. Unanimously lawyer is sweeter the second time cludes :1) Maygen Hinchliffe who picked, Conida Marie Halley, a 15- around. was accorded with 4 awards, as year old James Cardinal McGuigan tty. Garvida finished his legal studies at "Best in National Attire", "Poise and Catholic Secondary School Grade 9 the University of the Philippines, Col- Beauty", "Spirit" and "Casual Wear", lege of Law in 1993 and passed the student from North York was 2) Joie Ann Merana, garnered "Miss bar exams the same year. He belongs crowned Miss Philippines PIDC Freedom" and "Best in Talent", 3) to the same class as Senators Francis 2015 amongst 8 other beautiful (Chiz) Escudero and Francis (Kiko) Lara Denise Capistrano, won "Miss contenders. Raina Resplandor, Miss Pangilinan. Besides having a BA De- Congeniality", 4) Georelle Mendoza, Philippines PIDC 2014, after a curt gree in Humanities from the University as "Miss Heritage", 5) Lovely Valen- of the Philippine, College of Arts and video showing of her 2014 reign, tine Valenzuela, the "Miss Pearl of Letters, in Diliman, Quezon City, he donned the royal headdress to Co- the Orient " winner; and 6) Leah was a UP University Student Council nida Marie, her highly elated succes- leader. In Canada, he also graduated Villanueva, named "Miss Tourism". (with Honours) in the Law Clerk Diplo- sor. The popular and prestigious beauty ma program at Seneca College, Toron- Being the audience darling, Conida to. and talent event, organized and Marie Halley was awarded a tiara, sponsored by the 16- year old Phil- Atty. Garvida started his career as a sash, cash award and returned air- ippine Independence Day Council Counsel and Hearing Officer with the fare by Korean Air to the Philippines Videogram Regulatory Board (now the (PIDC), is a major part of the annual As a family lawyer, Atty. Garvida has as well as doubly honoured with 3 Optical Media Board) of the Office of drafted numerous prenuptial, separa- celebration of the 117th Araw ng the President of the Philippines and tion and divorce agreements. As an distinctions, the "Miss Photogenic", later as a Government Corporate Attor- immigration practitioner, he gained (Continued on page 21) ney of the Office of the Government favourable decisions for humanitarian Corporate Counsel, Department of and refugee applicants. Justice where he gained significant litigation expertise in the areas of cor- In addition to his legal experience, Atty. porate, administrative and criminal law. Garvida also had his share of other In between, he was in private practice employment experiences in Canada. as well, and has conducted numerous From being a Dunkin Donut server and trials, both on behalf of the plaintiff liti- storekeeper, DJ and Kitchen Manager gants, and as defence counsel. at JOLLIBEE in Manila, he opened three establishments in Toronto, name- Atty. Garvida practices law in the areas ly; Kalesa, Kalan Chow, and Katipunan of immigration, family law, civil litiga- – all called “Resto-Bars” (a term he tion, business law, criminal de- started using since 1995). He also fence and administrative/regulatory worked as a cook/server at the IKEA law. He has also handled a number of Restaurant in North York and as a appeals in the immigration and refugee crew member of Tim Horton’s in Pick- law areas. ering. On weekends and special occa- Prior to his call to the Ontario Bar, Atty. sions, he offers sound engineering and Garvida was a Court Services Officer DJ services through KMR Muzik for the of the Superior Court of Justice (SCJ) Filipino-Canadian community. and was assigned to various Court- Atty. Garvida is available to assist cli- From left to right: Raina Resplandor - Miss Philippines 2014, Rory Elefano, Janelle houses, particularly in Ottawa, Milton, ents in their legal concerns in the Phil- Apresto - 2nd runner up, Conida Marie Halley - Miss Philippines 2015, Marina Saleeb - Orangeville, Hamilton and Barrie. Mr. ippines, through Legalnett Consultants 1st runner up, Gene Elamparo-Pardo, and Helen Lao Garvida has worked with the Immigra- International. He is committed to help- tion Appeals Division of the Immigra- ing those from the Filipino community tion and Refugee Board of Canada that have not traditionally been repre- (IRB). He also was with the Toronto sented. Towards that end, a free initial Catholic Children’s Aid Society thirty minute consultation is offered and (TCCAS) and was also assigned to the Atty. Garvida is also available to meet Crown Prosecutor’s Office of the Minis- clients in the evenings upon appoint- try of the Attorney General of Ontario. ment. As a legal professional, Atty. Garvida is Atty. Garvida is happily married to a highly experienced practitioner, with Sheila Ortega and is father to Ryan, extensive knowledge of the inner work- Reanne and Riley. ings of the justice system. He has ap- peared before the Immigration and Appeals Division and the Refugee Pro- tection Division of the Immigration and Refugee Board, the Alcohol and Gam- ing commission of Ontario, Ontario Provincial Court, Small Claims Court, as well as various courts and quasi- judicial tribunals in the Philippines.

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(Continued from page 3) sized the need to vigorously protect Taste of Quiapo! Quiapo! the streets and to keep communities MARQUEZ, NEW PNP CHIEF... Happy Birthday safe from crime. “At the point in the history of our or- “With all humility and full of gratitude Giorden Lagac! ganization that we are recovering and to President Aquino and Secretary moving on from a difficult situation, Mar Roxas, I am accepting the chal- “It was worth the wait!”, the after-dinner [it is] an opportune time to focus on lenge to me, the 150,000 strong men comments from the very satisfied Lagac, renewing the core function of the and women of the PNP,” Marquez Mendoza, Carlos and Ho families as they PNP,” Marquez said. celebrate Giorden’s birthday. Boodle said. “I urge the officers, men and women fights are becoming popular among the Roxas said Marquez had a good track of the PNP to rally behind your lead- Filipino restaurants in GTA and Quiapo record of accomplishments on a num- ership as I ask each and everyone of Quiapo at 4040 Creditview Road in Mis- ber of sensitive missions. sissauga is one of the hot spots for sump- you not to contribute your share in tuous dining and trending for its very These included the successful imple- strengthening this institution,” tasteful Cebu-style lechon. QQ owner Bobby Asuncion with a very mentation of various PNP programs Marquez said. in Region 1, his role in ensuring a satisfied customer, Philip Mendoza. The Palace on Tuesday said Marquez peaceful 2013 elections, the safety of had “the best and highest qualifica- Pope Francis during his visit in Janu- tions for the job.” ary and the security preparations for dignitaries of the Asia Pacific Eco- “The decision of the President was nomic Conference (APEC). based on qualifications and who is the best candidate for the PNP chief The new PNP chief bested two other position,” said Communications Sec- top contenders for the post—police retary Herminio Coloma Jr. directors Marcelo Garbo, the current deputy chief for administration and He also denied the suggestion that the designated deputy chief for direc- Roxas broke protocol in announcing torial staff, Danilo Constantino. the new PNP chief ahead of the Presi- dent. A native of Maragondon, Cavite, Marquez was first deployed as a jun- Marquez, a member of the Philippine ior officer of the 634th Philippine Military Academy Class of 1982, is Giorden Lagac (far right) surround with family and friends anxiously waiting for the big Constabulary in the rebel-infested currently the chief of the PNP’s Direc- Quiapo Quiapo boodle fight. PHOTO BY KAITBRY. Calauag, Quezon and was assigned to torate for Operations. several infantry posts in Laguna and Marquez was the police task force Palawan. Welcome Aliyandra Gail! commander for the 2015 Papal Visit After a few years as a field command- in January. He was also the regional er, Marquez promoted to sensitive director of the Ilocos regional police posts in urban centers following the office. birth of the Philippine National Police The outgoing acting PNP chief, Espi- in 1991. na, also had glowing words for He has attended seminars in the Unit- Marquez. ed States on crisis management in “If I can only describe [Marquez] in Washington, DC, and the Federal Bu- one word, napakasipag [very indus- reau of Investigation National Acade- trious]. He’s proven his mettle and my in Quantico, Virginia. capability, as well as his competence, Proud parents Whitney and Cedric Carluen welcome their first-born , a baby girl, Ali- In a brief interview, Marquez empha- yandra Gail Carluen in Credit Valley Hospital on July 7, 2015. (Continued on page 24)

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WEEKLY WEDNESDAY MASS & DEVOTIONS: The Redemptorist 7:30 am * 9:30am * 12 noon, * 2:30pm * 5:05pm * 7:00pm (Wed) JULY 1: 9am and 12noon mass & devotions only Fr. Santo Arrigo, C.Ss.R., Pastor A time of celebration! A “Make her known through- Redemptorist Congregation Novena Triduum of Our Mother of Perpetual Help time of prayer and thanks- out the world”, St. Patrick’s (with the Redemptorist No- St. Patrick’s Church – Toronto giving! A time for Jubilee! has been preparing for these vitiate Community), Praying From June 23 – 25, 2015, St. three days and for this year with Icons (with Bishop June 23-25, 2015 Patrick’s Shrine Church to of Jubilee in many ways. John Pazak C.Ss.R.) and Our Mother of Perpetual New in the Church is a pic- more. A Street Procession Help welcomed pilgrims toral history of the Shrine from St. Michael’s Cathedral from across the Greater To- and Church from about to St. Patrick’s Church will ronto Area to the annual cel- 1931 to present, highlight- take place April 26, 2016 to ebration of the Novena Trid- ing periods of celebration, commemorate the transfer uum. Each evening, over prayer cards, promotional of the Icon from St. Mary one thousand pilgrims gath- materials from the last hun- Major to the Church of St. ered at the Church and in dred years inviting pilgrims Alphonsus in Rome on April the adjacent hall where the to come pray at the Shrine. 26, 1866. There will also be celebration was broadcast By the shrine, there is a sub- other celebrations and com- simultaneously. Fr. Philip titled video playing of Arch- memorations planned for Dabney C.Ss.R., associate bishop Gerard Pettipas the other historial dates as pastor at the Basilica Church C.Ss.R. sharing his story well. “Mission Church” of Our about coming to know Our Pope Francis has declared Mother of Perpetual Help in Mother of Perpetual Help this year as a Year of Jubilee, Boston, was our celebrant and a bit of the history and in that, the faithful are invit- and homilist for each even- story of the Icon. New Pam- ed to make pilgrimage to ing. His gentle and simple phlets and Prayer Leaflets Redemptorist Churches messages inspired pilgrims are available at the shrine as throughout the world, in- through 3 themes. “Blessed well to invite pilgrims and cluding St. Patrick’s Church is she who believe”, “Do devotees into a new way of in Toronto, to celebrate the whatever He tells you”, and prayer to Our Mother. Sacraments, and participate “Behold your Mother”. Each This 150th Anniversary also in the Novena Prayers to night, Fr. Phil shared with us coincides with the 20th Anni- Our Mother of Perpetual about his relationship with versary of the Television Help. The faithful who take Mary since his youth, and Devotions to Our Mother of part in these special devo- how she inspires each one of Perpetual Help. We thank tions will receive a Plenary us in our call to discipleship, God for the gift of the TV Indulgence. and how she points us to her Devotions as it has reached Son to then for us to be in- So we invite you on Wednes- out to so many who have spired to live our vocation days to participate in the had a longstanding devotion and call to service to our Novena Prayers to Our to Our Mother of Perpetual brothers and sisters. On Mother of Perpetual Help, Help, yet have been unable A huge gathering of faith at St. Patrick’s. (Inset) Fr. Philip Dabney Wednesday of the Triduum, and to celebrate this special to attend regular devotions from Boston shares his relationship with Mary. PHOTOS BY JEAN KO pilgrims and devotees had year of prayer and devotion. at St. Patrick’s. DIN from CATHOLIC REGISTER. the opportunity to celebrate Devotions are celebrated the grace of God’s healing St. Patrick’s and the Re- weekly on Wednesdays at love through the Sacrament demptorists will host 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 12:00 pm, of the Anointing of the Sick. monthly events welcoming 2:30 pm, 5:05 pm and 7:00 On Thursday, the communi- pilgrims to deepen their re- pm. Follow us on our Par- lationship to Mary, Our ish Website ty gathered in the basement of the Church for an Interna- Mother of Perpetual Help www.stpatrickstoronto.ca tional Feast, with stations through talks, processions, for information about the around the hall with food and special events. Some of Devotion celebrations and from around the world. It these talks and presenta- about upcoming celebra- was truly a wonderful way tions include: History of the tions and events for this An- to bring to completion and Icon (with Fr. Santo Arrigo niversary Year. C.Ss.R.), the Meaning of the closer a week of prayer and Plan to join us and share the Icon (with Br. Dan Korn celebration. good news of this special C.Ss.R), Perpetual Help: A Being the start of our 150th devotion which is so rich in Soul Magnified (with Anne International Feast at St. Patrick’s basement hall on the 3rd day of Anniversary of the Mission the life of the Filipino com- Walsh, LMMHR), St. Alphon- the Novena Triduum. Lechon (roast pig), the traditional centerpiece of the Redemptorists to munity through prayer and sus and the beginning of the of Filipino feasts, was among the delicious food served. PHOTOS BY celebration. FR. SANTO ARRIGO Fr. Rey Abella, New Chaplain of The Filipino has two treasures and two wealths – music Peterborough General Hospital and faith. After serving and offering ap- ostolic services at Mt. Sinai Hospital, Fr. Rey Abella (R) is Our melodies make our spirits soar above the tragedies of moving to Peterborough—as the new associate pastor at St. life, our faith makes us stand up again and again after Alphonsus Church and chap- lain at the Peterborough Gen- earthquakes, typhoons, and wars. eral Hospital. Congratulations on your new appointment. Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle PHOTO BY WAVES. tells Pope Francis

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(Continued from page 12) Neri, Alma & Jesse Pacetes, Cheryll Samson- Ronquillo, Kalayaan anniversary of Roy Start, Vilma Tahsin, the Philippines in Toronto, Tom Tan, Roger Tarca, SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines (Feb. 20, 2008) The amphibious assault Canada. PIDC is an umbrel- Nanding & Nene Ticzon, Al ship USS Essex (LHD 2) arrives in Subic Bay for Balikatan (BK 08), the annual Re- la organization of more Tupe, Jun Villaruz and Zeny public of the Philippines and the United States bilateral exercise. During BK-08, the than 15 Filipino Canadian Zagala. Essex Expeditionary Strike group will conduct humanitarian assistance and training community associations in activities with service members from the Republic of the Philippines to improve Tasked to pick this year's Ontario. maritime security, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts. U.S. Navy winners were notable GTA photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark R. Alvarez Engagingly led by Norma personalities: George Dela Carpio, PIDC president, the Rosa of Luminus Financial, MANILA, Philippines–The Defense department West Philippine Sea, it members of the pageant's Lauren Fernandez of So- Philippines said Thursday it spokesman Peter Galvez (Subic) is already there, we organizing committee is cialite Beauty Bar, dental would re-open a former US said the Philippines would do not deny that. It’s a deep- composed of overall pag- practitioner Dr. Christina L. naval base that was closed station aircraft and naval water port.” eant chair Gene Pardo- Gamo, Sa-Kyeom Kang of more than 20 years ago, sta- vessels at Subic Bay, which Elamparo, "Miss Philip- Korean Air, Agnes Miranda After the Americans left, the tioning its own military was one of the US military’s pines" chief Aurora Ticzon of World Financial Group, sprawling base about two hardware at the facility that biggest overseas bases until Elefano and "Little Miss Rafael Nebres of Action hours’ drive north of Manila faces the flashpoint South it closed in 1992. Philippines" head Helen Honda, Rafael Policarpio of was converted into a trad- China Sea. Pico-Lao, Karen Pascual- LBC Mundial Cargo Corpo- “Its location is ing zone and industrial hub Binaday served as floor ration, and Rose Ty of The announcement comes very strategic,” Galvez said, with tax concessions for manager, Aris Elefano as Coldwell Banker Elite. as the Philippines is em- referring to its position fac- businesses who set up shop. stage manager, Karen Ama- Members of the Associa- broiled in a bitter dispute ing the South China Sea, The Philippine military has dor- Lopez and Daniela tion of Filipino Canadian with China over rival claims which Manila calls the West recently leased back some Pozo acted as choreogra- Accountants who tabulated to parts of the sea, including Philippine Sea. of those facilities from the a rich fishing shoal close to phers and as well, Click the results include: Imelda “If we need to deploy to the (Continued on page 24) the military base. Frame Creative, photogra- Bautista, Renz Gonzales, JP phers. Lunaria, MaryAnn Mallari, and Estrellita Ortiz. Other event coordinators & staff include: Luz Aguila, The lively and well- Peter Eli-Gonzales, Karen applauded 4-hour program Liguidliguid, Melanie also showcased talented Marasigan, Lester Millado. musical performers such as Among the PIDC officers former Little Misses Elle and volunteers who pro- Delizo (2008), Britney vided assistance and guid- Waito(2013), Hailey Chyrel ance were: Mel Alphonso, Malanum (2012) and Raina Randy Bucao, Verth Bug- Resplandor ( Miss Philip- tong, Rose Calvo, Pedro pines PIDC 2014). Carpio, Ben & Paulina Corpuz, Ding Cruz, Rose Cruz, Aris Elefano, Mercy Lagumbay, Jess & Susan SJ Llanera, Cesar Manebo, Aimee Maravilla, Minda

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“The Harper Government will not tolerate any abuse of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program or the International Mobility Program. We are committed to protecting the Canadian labour market and economy as well as foreign workers. Employers who break the rules will face the full force of the law, including financial penalties up to $1 million and per- manent bans from the programs.”– The Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Minister of Employment and Social Development On July 6, the Honourable the programs will be re- Pierre Poilievre, Minister of placed with bans of various Miss Little Philippines PIDC 2015 top 3 winners are Maya Kristen Cieslar (1st runner-up), Paola Julianne Employment and Social De- lengths – including one, Panganiban (crowned Miss Little Philippines), and Samantha Rose Pereira (2nd runner-up). velopment, announced stiff two, five and ten years. Em- new consequences for em- ployers could face a perma- ployers who break the rules nent ban for the most seri- of the Temporary Foreign ous violations. Worker Program (TFWP) The new consequences will and the International Mobil- encourage compliance and ity Program (IMP). The Gov- help prevent employers ernment initially an- from misusing the pro- nounced that penalties grams or mistreating work- would be enhanced for em- ers by ensuring that em- ployers that break the rules ployers who violate pro- of the programs in June gram conditions face appro- 2014. priate consequences. When Employers who are found compliance is not achieved, non-compliant with pro- these new consequences gram conditions could be will match the abuse. The subject to financial penal- new consequences, an- ties ranging from $500 to nounced in June, are part of $100,000 per violation, and program changes made in up to $1 million in a one- June 2014 and will come year period. In addition, the into force on December 1, existing two-year ban from 2015.

(Continued from page 1) Philippines from another buko juice– a drink made cle)- to get off a vehicle pines, especially for break- country by a Filipino who from the clear watery liquid fast. 40 FILIPINO-COINED WORDS... halo-halo– A dessert made has been living overseas, inside unripe coconuts; co- of mixed fruits, sweet beans, pasalubong– a gift or sou- in its own right.” typically containing items conut water. milk, and shaved ice, typical- venir given to a friend or such as food, clothing, toys, The selections, chosen buko water– buko juice ly topped with purple yam, relative by a person who has and household products. through the observed use of cre me caramel, and ice returned from a trip or ar- carnap– to steal (a motor the words online and in baon– money, food, or other cream. rived for a visit. vehicle). publications, and through provisions taken to school, high blood (adjectival use)- presidentiable– a person linguistic studies, include work, or on a journey. carnapper– a person who angry, agitated. who is a likely or confirmed words borrowed from Taga- steals a motor vehicle; a car barangay– in the Philip- candidate for president. log, hybrid expressions, de- thief. kikay– a flirtatious girl or pines: a village, suburb, or rived terms, compound woman. Also: a girl or wom- pulutan– food or snacks other demarcated neighbor- comfort room– a room in a words, Filipinized transla- an interested in beauty provided as an accompani- hood; a small territorial and public building or work- tions, and complete changes products and fashion. ment to alcoholic drinks. administrative district form- place furnished with ameni- or conversions of word ing the most local level of ties such as facilities for kikay kit– a soft case in salvage– to apprehend and meanings. KS government. resting, personal hygiene, which a woman’s toiletries execute (a suspected crimi- Below is a full list of the and storage of personal and cosmetics are stored. nal) without trial. barkada– a group of 40 words with their mean- items (now rare); (later) a friends. KKB– ‘kaniya-kaniyang ba- sari-sari store– a small ings as seen on the OED: public toilet (now chieflyPh- yad,’ literally ‘each one pays neighborhood store selling a barong– short for barong ilippine English) advanced – of a clock or their own’, used especially variety of goods. tagalog n. watch: indicating a time despedida– more fully to indicate that the cost of a sinigang– in Filipino cook- ahead of the correct time barong tagalog– a light- despedida party; a social meal is to be shared. Also as ery: a type of soup made weight, embroidered shirt event honoring someone adjective. bahala na– expressing an with meat, shrimp, or fish for men, worn untucked and who is about to depart on a attitude of optimistic ac- kuya– an elder brother. Al- and flavored with a sour in- traditionally made of pin a or journey or leave an organi- ceptance or fatalistic resig- so used as a respectful title gredient such as tamarind a similar vegetable fiber. zation; a going-away party. nation, esp. in acknowledg- or form of address for an or guava. ing that the outcome of an baro’t saya– a traditional dirty kitchen– a kitchen older man. suki– a buyer or seller in- uncertain or difficult situa- Philippine costume for where every day cooking is mabuhay– an exclamation volved in an arrangement tion is beyond one’s control women, consisting of a col- done by household staff, as of salutation or greeting: whereby a customer regu- or is preordained; ‘que sera larless blouse and a long distinct from a kitchen that long live! good luck (to you)! larly purchases products or sera’. Hence also as noun wrap-around skirt. is purely for show or for hurrah! cheers! services from the same pro- (n): an approach to life char- special use by the owner of batchmate– a member of vider in exchange for favora- acterized by this attitude. the house. mani-pedi– a beauty treat- the same graduation class as ble treatment. Also: the ar- ment comprising both a balikbayan– a Filipino visit- another; a classmate. Also in estafa– criminal deception, rangement itself. manicure and a pedicure. ing or returning to the Phil- extended use. fraud; dishonest dealing. utang na loob– a sense of ippines after a period of liv- pan de sal– a yeast-raised buko– the gelatinous flesh gimmick– a night out with obligation to return a favor ing in another country. bread roll made of flour, of an unripe (green-husked) friends. owed to someone. ⦿ eggs, sugar and salt, widely balikbayan box– a carton coconut. go down (to get off a vehi- consumed in the Philip- INQUIRER.NET shipped or brought to the

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(Continued from page 24) tations and negotiations by long-standing oil and gas de- sovereign states directly con- velopment projects in areas FULL TEXT: DFA CHIEF’S cerned, in accordance with that are well inside the Philip- SPEECH universally recognized princi- pines’ 200 M EEZ and conti- ples of international law, in- nental shelf. sovereignty before meaningful cluding the 1982 UN Conven- 27. Secondly, in 2012, China discussion of other issues tion on the Law of the Sea.” In forcibly expelled Philippine could take place. so doing, the Declaration en- fishermen from the maritime 23. The Philippines has also couraged those States, should areas around Scarborough been persistent in seeking a they prove unable to resolve Shoal where the Filipino fisher- their disputes through consul- diplomatic solution under the men have for generations been tations or negotiations, to do auspices of ASEAN. This has fishing without so much as a so in accordance with the Con- proven no more successful protest from China. vention, which includes, of than our bilateral efforts. In 28. These and other acts by fact, China has insisted that course, the dispute resolution China caused the Philippines to ASEAN cannot be used to re- procedures under Part XV. conclude that continued diplo- solve any territorial or mari- 25. Mr. President, over the matic efforts, whether bilateral time disputes concerning the years, China’s positions and or multilateral, would be futile, South China Sea, and that such behavior have become pro- and that the only way to re- issues can only be dealt with in gressively more aggressive and solve our maritime disputes bilateral negotiations. ASEAN disconcerting. Outside observ- was to commence the present and China have yet to conclude ers have referred to this as arbitration. a binding code of conduct in China’s “salami-slicing” strate- the South China Sea. The most gy: that is, taking little steps 29. Subsequent events, includ- that has been achieved was the over time, none of which indi- ing China’s acceleration of issuance, in 2002, of a vidually is enough to provoke a massive land reclamation ac- “Declaration on the Conduct of crisis. Chinese military officials tivities, which it has undertak- Parties in the South China Sea.” themselves have referred to en — and continues to under- Although that document rec- this as its “cabbage” strategy: take — in blatant disregard of orded the parties’ commitment peeling one layer off at a time. the Philippines rights’ in its to work toward the “eventual” When these small steps are EEZ and continental shelf, and establishment of a code of con- taken together, however, they at tremendous cost to the ma- duct in the South China Sea, reflect China’s efforts to slowly rine environment in violation China’s intransigence in the 13 consolidate de facto control of UNCLOS — only serve to years of subsequent multilat- throughout the South China reconfirm the need for judicial eral negotiations has made that Sea. intervention. goal nearly unattainable. 26. Two more recent incre- 30. Mr. President, I would like 24. Nonetheless, Mr. President, mental steps caused the Philip- to conclude by conveying my the 2002 DOC is significant in pines to conclude that it had no country’s deepest appreciation Taste Of Manila at least one important respect: alternative other than to in- for the considerable time and the ASEAN Member States and voke compulsory procedures attention you have devoted to China undertook therein to entailing a binding decision. these proceedings. The case Handa na ba kayo? “resolve their territorial and The first was China’s transmit- before you is of the utmost jurisdictional disputes by tal of its nine-dash line claim to importance to the Philippines, AUGUST 22 & 23 peaceful means, without re- the United Nations in 2009, to the region, and to the world. sorting to the threat or use of after which, it prevented the In our view, it is also of utmost Bathurst & Wilson force, through friendly consul- Philippines from carrying out (Continued on page 25)

JULY 2015 24 NEWS TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] (Continued from page 8) With this in mind, we have taken great ippines’ exercise of its sovereign rights Tang Jiaxuan, stated two years later care to place before you only claims that and jurisdiction; and during bilateral negotiations, China and FULL TEXT: DFA CHIEF’S SPEECH arise directly under the Convention. As — Fifth, that China has irreversibly the Philippines should “approach the counsel for the Philippines will discuss damaged the regional marine environ- disputes on the basis of international as that are beyond 200 M from its main- at length in the coming days, we have, in law, including the United Nations Con- ment, in breach of UNCLOS, by its de- land coasts, or any land feature over essence, presented five (5) principal vention on the Law of the Sea, particu- struction of coral reefs in the South Chi- which it claims sovereignty, and within claims. They are: larly its provisions on the maritime re- na Sea, including areas within the Phil- 200 M of the coasts of the Philippines’ gimes like the exclusive economic zone.” — First, that China is not entitled to ex- ippines’ EEZ, by its destructive and haz- main islands, and exploited the re- ercise what it refers to as “historic ardous fishing practices, and by its har- 21. The mutual acceptance that the Phil- sources in these areas while preventing rights” over the waters, seabed and sub- vesting of endangered species. ippines’ disputes with China must be the Philippines from doing so. It has soil beyond the limits of its entitlements resolved in accordance with UNCLOS therefore, in the Philippines’ view, 19. Mr. President, the Philippines is under the Convention; was also reflected in a Joint Communi- breached the Convention by violating committed to resolving its disputes with que issued in July 1998 upon comple- Philippine sovereign rights and jurisdic- — Second, that the so-called nine dash China peacefully and in accordance with line has no basis whatsoever under in- international law. For over two decades, tion of bilateral discussions between my tion. China has pursued its activities in predecessor, Foreign Secretary Domin- ternational law insofar as it purports to we diligently pursued that objective these disputed maritime areas with go Siazon, and China’s Foreign Minister overwhelming force. The Philippines define the limits of China’s claim to bilaterally, regionally and multilaterally. Tang Jiaxuan. The Communique record- can only counter by invoking interna- “historic rights”; I will not here take this Tribunal ed that, and I quote, “The two sides ex- tional law. That is why it is of funda- — Third, that the various maritime fea- through the Philippines’ painstaking and exhaustive diplomatic efforts, changed views on the question of the mental importance to the Philippines, tures relied upon by China as a basis which are set out in detail in our written South China Sea and reaffirmed their and we would submit, for the rule of law upon which to assert its claims in the commitment that the relevant disputes pleadings. I will, however, mention a in general, for the Tribunal to decide South China Sea are not islands that shall be settled peacefully in accordance where and to what limit China has mari- few representative examples, if I may. generate entitlement to an exclusive with the established principles of inter- time entitlements in the South China economic zone or continental shelf. Ra- 20. As far back as August 1995, after national law, including the United Na- Sea; where and to what limit the Philip- ther, some are “rocks” within the mean- China seized and built structures on tions Convention on the Law of the pines has maritime entitlements; where ing of Article 121, paragraph 3; others Mischief Reef — a low-tide elevation Sea.” (End of quote) and to what extent the Parties’ respec- are low-tide elevations; and still others located 126 nautical miles from the 22. Regrettably, neither the bilateral tive entitlements overlap and where are permanently submerged. As a result, Philippine island of Palawan and more exchanges I have mentioned, nor any of they do not. None of this requires or none are capable of generating entitle- than 600 nautical miles from the closest even invites the Tribunal to make any ments beyond 12M, and some generate point on China’s Hainan Island — the the great many subsequent exchanges, determinations on questions of land no entitlements at all. China’s recent Philippines sought to address China’s proved capable of resolving the impasse caused by China’s intransigent insist- sovereignty, or delimitation of maritime massive reclamation activities cannot violation of its maritime rights diplo- ence that China alone possesses mari- boundaries. lawfully change the original nature and matically. During those exchanges, the time rights in virtually the entirety of 18. The Philippines understands that character of these features; Philippines and China agreed that the the South China Sea, and that the Philip- the jurisdiction of this tribunal con- — Fourth, that China has breached the dispute should be resolved in accord- ance with UNCLOS. As the then Chinese pines must recognize and accept China’s vened under UNCLOS is limited to ques- Convention by interfering with the Phil- tions that concern the law of the sea. Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. (Continued on page 23)

(Continued from page 21) vocal critics of China’s claims, and has asked a United Nations-backed SUBIC TO BE A MILITARY BASE tribunal to declare China’s claim over most of the South China Sea as government authority that manages illegal. the business zone, presidential Following a stand-off between Chi- spokesman Herminio Coloma said. nese ships and the weak Filipino Last year, Manila signed an agree- Navy in 2012, China took control of ment giving its defense ally the Unit- a rich fishing ground called Scar- ed States more access to Filipino borough Shoal that is within the military facilities, as part of plans by Philippines’ exclusive economic the poorly equipped Filipino forces zone. to attain a deterrent capability. Subic Bay is 198 kilometers (123 However, this deal, under which US miles) east of Scarborough Shoal. forces could potentially have re- The Philippines said Wednesday it gained use of Subic Bay, has been was also repairing a crumbling ship postponed amid a legal challenge serving as its lonely outpost in the now being heard by the Supreme disputed waters. Court. The move, which will ensure the China claims most of the South Chi- rust-eaten World War II-vintage na Sea–home to strategically vital BRP Sierra Madre remains livable shipping lanes and believed to be for a tiny unit of marines guarding rich in oil and gas–and is currently Second Thomas Shoal, was lambast- pursuing a rapid program of artifi- ed by China, which branded the cial island construction in the re- Philippines a “hypocritical trouble- gion. maker and rule breaker.”⦿ The Philippines is among the most Grand Opening YSN & Associates Professional Corporation (Barristers, Solicitors & Paralegals) 169 Dundas St. East, Mississauga

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dysfunction, is in some ways an ex- of caffeine were 39% less likely to from caffeine, possibly because dia- tension of cardiovascular health – have the disorder. These amounts betes brings with it its own set of and caffeine is known to have cer- are roughly the equivalent two to vascular problems. “Diabetes is one tain cardiovascular benefits – the three cups of coffee per day. of the strongest risk factors for ED, idea that it could also help ED may so this was not surprising,” said Why would caffeine prevent against not be so surprising. But for men study author David S. Lopez in a ED? Caffeine is known to affect who are devout coffee drinkers, the statement. blood vessel function, which the results may come as good news. authors suggest is the likely mecha- Whether men should start drinking Erectile dysfunction affects about nism for its effects on ED. They coffee, if they don’t already, to ward 18 million men over the age of 20, write that the “suggested biological off ED is unclear. Coffee brings with Alice G. Walton and among middle-aged men, the mechanism is that caffeine triggers it a number of documented numbers grow: about 44% of men a series of pharmacological effects health benefits, for both body and According to a new study out in the over 40 suffer from it, and 70% of that lead to the relaxation of the brain, which research is illustrating journal PLOS ONE, caffeine intake is men over the age of 70 do. penile helicine arteries, and the cav- more and more every day. But ex- linked to reduced odds of having ernous smooth muscle that lines perts don’t often recommend pick- erectile dysfunction (ED) in men In the new study, the authors cavernosal spaces, thus increasing ing up a new habit (especially with who drink the equivalent of two to looked at data from 3,700 men who penile blood flow.” In other words, an addictive substance) if a person three cups of coffee per day. Among filled out questionnaires about their arteries and smooth muscle relax, has gone his whole life without it. the lifestyle factors that are known diets, exercise habits, alcohol con- blood flow is enhanced, and the It’s probably worth talking with to put a man at risk of ED – poor sumption, caffeine consumption “cavernous” space in the penis that your doctor if you’re considering diet, physical inactivity, smoking, (from coffee, tea, soda, and sports contributes to erection fills with starting a coffee habit. But if you’re and alcohol consumptions – caffeine drinks), and other lifestyle factors – blood more easily. currently a caffeine partaker, it’s has not been of the biggest candi- and whether they suffered from ED. good to know that among its many dates. But the new study suggests When the team ran correlations, The results were even true even for health benefits, sexual health may that like other areas of physical and they found that men who drank 85- men with high blood pressure, or be yet another./Forbes.com mental health, ED may be another 170 mg of caffeine per day were who were overweight or obese. beneficiary of caffeine’s fascinating 42% less likely to have dealt with Men with diabetes did not experi- benefits. Since erectile function, and ED. Those who drank 171-303 mg ence the same protective effects Artist Manny Baldemor and Philip- Toronto Collective Sets pine Artist Group of Toronto (PAG) donates interaction painting to the Compassion In Motion Philippine Consulate

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(Continued from page 23) Parties as regards their bigger, more Convention acceptable to all State just the Philippines’ claims against powerful and better armed neigh- Parties? China that rest in your capable FULL TEXT: DFA CHIEF’S SPEECH bors? Can the Philippines not invoke 33. We understand, Mr. President, hands. Mr. President, it is the spirit Part XV to challenge China’s activi- that in the exercise of its collective of UNCLOS itself. That is why, we significance to the integrity of the ties as violations of its obligations wisdom and judgment, this body has submit, these proceedings have at- Convention, and to the very fabric of and the Philippines’ rights, consider- decided to bifurcate the proceedings tracted so much interest and atten- the “legal order for the seas and ing that the Philippines’ claims call and to limit these current hearings tion. We call on the Tribunal to kind- oceans” that the international com- for a mere interpretation and appli- to the issue of jurisdiction. In this ly uphold the Convention and enable munity so painstakingly crafted over cation of the Convention and do not respect, we shall explain in full how the rule of law to prevail. many years. fall within any of the jurisdictional our case falls squarely within the 35. I humbly thank you, Mr. Presi- 31. If China can defy the limits exclusions of Articles 297 or 298? jurisdiction of this Tribunal, to the dent, and distinguished Members of placed by the Convention on its 32. Mr. President, if the Philippines end that justice and fair play may the Tribunal. May I now ask that maritime entitlements in the South cannot invoke Part XV, then what prevail and the Tribunal would rec- Philippines’ counsel, Mr. Paul Reich- China Sea, and disregard the entitle- remains of the obligation regarding ognize its jurisdiction over the case ler, be called to the podium. ⦿ ments of the Philippines under the judicial settlement of disputes that and allow the Philippines to present Convention, then what value is there was such a key element of the com- the actual merits of our position. in the Convention for small States prehensive package that made the 34. In the Philippines’ view, it is not

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BUSINESS TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] LBC celebrates Philippine Independence Day across the globe

DUBAI Though most celebrations for courier service gave free LBC toasted to a new year of inde- BARCELONA the country’s 117th Independ- Plus cards to over 150 Filipino pendence as well. ence day are held in the Philip- registrants in both countries. “Globally, it has become a tra- pines, LBC Express, Inc., the “Our celebrations are catered dition among Filipinos abroad leading courier service, logis- to the global Filipino,” shared to gather in celebration of tics, and money remittance Karen Sanchez, Brand Manag- their Filipino roots. We organ- provider has brought festivi- er for Asia Pacific and Austral- ize local community events ties to Filipinos across the ia. “And because there is a offering different types of en- globe. In celebration and com- KINGDOM OF large concentration of Filipi- tertainment like cultural memoration of Philippine nos in Malaysia and Hong presentations, performances freedom, LBC Express held a Kong, we make it a point that from celebrities from the Phil- series of games, raffles and we join all Philippine Inde- ippines or local talents and freebies across the Middle pendence Day celebrations booths featuring Filipino deli- East, Asia Pacific, North Amer- wherever LBC is present.” cacies and products,” said Mi- ica and Europe. ITALY guel Vecin, Vice President of North America Middle East Europe Operations. “This is In the United States and Cana- meant to make our new envi- “Among the regions, the Mid- da, the company delivered ronments feel like home.” dle East is one of the most personalized cakes to consu- popular choice for overseas LBC’s partnerships with Filipi- late offices in Hawaii, San Filipinos,” said Barty Espino, no communities is part of its Francisco, Los Angeles, New Vice President for Middle East commitment to serve overseas York, Chicago, British Colum- Operations. “So it only makes Filipinos across the globe. In bia and Toronto. sense that we bring a touch of total, the courier service has home, even if we’re thousands “Our role at LBC Express is to over 4,400 branches, partners, of miles away.” serve as the bridge between and agents in over 30 coun- FRANCE overseas Filipinos and their tries, ready to serve as the Over 20,000 Filipinos attend- loved ones back home,” said bridge between the more than ed the Independence Day cele- Patricia Garcia, Brand Head 10 million Filipinos overseas brations in malls in United for North America. “So wher- and their loved ones in the Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, ever there is a Filipino, you Philippines. With LBC’s global Kingdom of Saudi Arabia can always expect LBC to be presence, any country can feel (KSA), Kuwait, and Qatar, with there to be their partner in like home. the support of the Philippine sending the love back home.” Embassy and Consulate offices LBC Express, Inc. is the Philip- in the GCC. Our “Ka-LBCs” en- Europe pines' market leader in pay- joyed games, raffles and free- ments, remittance, courier Kababayans and Ka-LBCs in FRANCE bies, such as discounts on car- products, mail, parcels and, Europe also joined the Inde- go, and complimentary sea cargo logistics. Through a pendence Day festivities in the cargo services and balikbayan global presence in over 30 region, where LBC is present: boxes. Some attendees were countries in Asia-Pacific, the (UK), Ita- also treated to Shopping Suki North America, the Middle ly, , Germany, France and deals to maximize their cargo East and Europe, LBC Express' . sending. New members of the network of 4,400 locations, LBC Plus card were also gifted A series of Barrio Fiestas were partners, and agents is grow- with premium LBC merchan- held in UK cities where there ing steadily, and commits to dise and Max’s Restaurant are large Filipino communi- moving lives, businesses, and vouchers. ties: Manchester, Yorkshire, communities in the Philip- UNITED KINGDOM Bradford, Bristol, Manchester, pines and across the globe. In Bahrain, singer Angeline KUWAIT Swansea, Scotland, Birming- Founded in 1945 as a broker- Quinto and model Daniel ham, London, and Hounslow age and air cargo agent, LBC Matsunaga celebrated with had games, raffles, and pag- Express pioneered time- Filipinos at Lost Paradise of eants, while Newcastle, Mor- sensitive cargo delivery and Dilmun Water Park and visited den, Oxford, and Milton 24-hour door-to-door delivery the LBC Bahrain branch to Keynes held their own cele- in the Philippines. Today, it is meet and greet our Ka-LBCs. brations. the most admired and trusted Asia-Pacific courier, cargo, and remittance The Filipino communities in service of millions of Filipinos, In the Asia-Pacific region, LBC Barcelona, Madrid, Milan, an iconic and global Filipino HONGKONG held fun-filled activities in Ma- Rome, Napoli, and Paris also brand. LBC can move it for MALAYSIA laysia and . In Ma- organized events; the German you: visit us laysia, LBC set up booths offer- cities of Recklinghausen, Ober- at www.lbcexpress.com, or ing exciting games and free- hausen, and Wilhemsfeld had call telephone +632 8585 999 bies, and a colorful fiesta- festivities with a beach party, (Metro Manila), 1 800 10 8585 themed parade. In Hong Kong, a Santacruzan, a gala night, 999 (Provincial), and follow LBC also had booths loaded and a celebration of Dr. Jose LBCExpress (Facebook and with freebies and a stage Rizal’s birthday. The Filipinos Twitter). where games were held. The in Belfast, Dublin, and Vienna

Filipina named as one of Rouge Valley Health System’s Board of Directors

hristine Honrade, chartered professional accountant and certified general accountant, brings over 25 years of financial reporting and man- agement accounting experience in the multi-billion-dollar real estate and C construction industries to the RVHS Board of Directors. She strongly believes that the Rouge Valley Health System is one of our communi- ty’s most significant assets, and wants to play an active role in ensuring that it con- tinues to deliver the very best healthcare possible to an ever-evolving populace. As vice-president and controller of Urbancorp Developments, she managed the full accounting of over 8,000 residential units with total revenues of over $2.5 billion. Collectively, these landmark projects helped usher in a new era of revitalization and intensification in Toronto’s downtown core, and were the catalysts for the dynamic new energy that has infused both the King West and Queen West neighbourhoods. Honrade, her husband, and two children have been residents of Ajax for nearly 20 years. She is a member of Au- tism Ontario – Durham Region; and a regular supporter of both RVHS and the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto. CONGRATULATIONS FROM WAVES NEWS!

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TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] “Lisensyadong Paralegal BAGUIO CITY handang maglingkod sa COMMENDS mga kababayan sa GTA “FOREVERMORE” at Ontario.” FOR BOOST IN TOURISM

Isang lisensyadong Paralegal na may malawak na karanasan sa batas ang handang mag- lingkod at tulungan ang ating mga kababayan sa kanilang mga suliraning legal. Benguet,” the resolution stated, referring to the Kabilang sa Y.S.N. & Associates Professional Corporation (Barristers, Solicitors & Parale- show’s fictional town where gals), isang matatag na law firm sa Ontario, si Earl Francis Orin o Dacara ang siyang nag- its characters Xander sisilbing kinatawan ng mga Pilipino sa mga idinudulog nilang problemang legal. (Enrique) and Agnes (Liza) fell in love with each other. Kabilang sa mga kasong nagpagtagumpayan ng YSN and Associates sa huling 15 taon ay “Forevermore” revolved mga accident claims at personal injury, traffic offenses and tickets, small claims and around the love story of two debt recovery, criminal offenses and civil litigation, family law, immigration, human different people—the rebel- rights violations, ODSP and employment issues. lious and rich kid Xander and the Strawberry Jam Bilang isang internationally trained legal practitioner, licensed Paralegal, Commissioner of Queen of Benguet Agnes. Oaths, at kasapi ng Law Society of Upper Canada, iniaalay ni Earl Francis ang kanyang ser- After it aired in October bisyo para sa Filipino community sa GTA upang matulungan silang mabigyan ng tinig sa 2014, “Forevermore” con- ilalim ng batas, ipagtanggol ang kanilang mga karapatan, at mapagtagumpayan ang kanil- quered the national TV rat- ang mga legal na suliranin. ings game and social media The City of Baguio recently sites because of the gripping Ayon kay Earl Francis “our kababayans have the adopted a resolution com- love story of the Xander and right to be informed and be protected of their rights mending ABS-CBN’s hit ro- Agnes. The finale episode mantic drama series the Enrique and Liza-starrer and benefits under the law, deserve an accessible, fast “Forevermore” starring En- even scored the series its all rique Gil and Liza Soberano -time high national TV rat- and honest legal representation before Ontario Courts, for the show’s contribution ing of 39.3%. Agencies, Bureaus and Tribunals.” in the promotion of the tour- Adding to the success of the ism in the city. series, “Forevermore” has Si Earl Francis ay isang kababayang tubong Bicolandia, nagtapos ng B.A Pol. Sci. (UST), According to Resolution become one of the latest Fil- LL.B. (UST), M.A. in Pol. Sci. (UP, Dil.). Mayroon siyang mahigit 15 taong legal work experi- Numbered 92, the City of ipino series aired interna- ence mula sa Manila, Dubai, Doha, at Ontario. Baguio acknowledges ABS- tionally, most recently in CBN and the whole produc- , , Vi- tion of “Forevermore” for etnam, and other parts of helping boost the tourism Africa. industry of the summer cap- From the production of Star Catch the WAVES ital of the Philippines. Creatives, “Forevermore” is “Due to the popularity of the under the direction of Cathy said teleserye, tourists and Garcia Molina. every Sunday at visitors have been flocking For more information about to the City of Baguio to visit ABS-CBN and its programs, and get a glimpse of ‘La log on to www.abs-cbn.com, www.pinoyradio.com Presa’ which has become an or visit its official Twitter instant tourist attraction for accound Twitter.com/ the City of Baguio and Tuba, abscbndotcom.⦿ Grand Opening YSN & Associates Professional Corporation (Barristers, Solicitors & Paralegals) 169 Dundas St. East, Mississauga

Mga Alon ng Ating Buhay Among the guests of Filipino legal practitioner Earl Francis Oriño Dacara include Mr. & Mrs. Rodolfo Morales (2nd-3rd from L), former Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Manager. (Waves of our Lives) Also in the photo are Earl’s better half Francia Madrid Dacara (1st from L). Sundays 8:30 pm - 9:00pm CONGRATULATIONS Host: EARL KUYA NESTOR FROM WAVES NEWS

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Community TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] PIDC Slates 2015 Mabuhay Cup Basketball Invitational Tourney

T's summertime folks! The seasonal Player eligibility requirements are clime is now cruising to fever pitch strictly specified according to age for exciting and challenging basket- (birth year), ranging from 1997 & ball games. The Philippine Inde- younger & 2007 & younger to no- pendence Day Council (PIDC) is age- limit for the Open division sponsoring its 2015 Mabuhay Cup players. The number of teams will Basketball Invitational Tournament be limited though, as in the past on July 31, August 1 & 2 at the about 45 teams participated. En- Hoopdome, Downsview Park, 75 trance fees for teams and their ac- Carl Hall Road, North York, Toronto, ceptance will be on a full "first-to- Ontario. pay, first registration" basis. The 12th Mabuhay Cup basketball Led by PIDC President Norma Car- tourney is a continuing project of pio, the members of the Mabuhay PIDC, a 16-year old umbrella organ- Cup Tournament Organizing Com- ization of fifteen Filipino Canadian mittee is composed of: Vilma community-based associations. The Tahsin, Roger Tarca, Bob San Juan, annual event is a 3-day weekend Manny Villamor and Vilma Villamor. tournament for Filipino-Canadian Providing ad hoctasks and rules & students, youth and adults as a solid logistics support are: Minda Neri, part of the PIDC Mabuhay Festival Susan Llanera, Rory Elefano, George summer events. It aims to continue Lalata, Arnel Santos and Ed Sotto. bringing the Filipino community Collectively involved also are all together through unity in sports- current PIDC board directors, offic- manship and friendly basketball ers, council leaders, coaches, refer- competitions. ees, parents and volunteers. Amateur basketball clubs from the Invited to grace the occasion are Greater Toronto Area, including notable government functionaries, teams in Ottawa, Hamilton, Montre- community personalities, tourna- al and Chicago (USA) will partici- ment sponsors and media partners. pate in the 3-day weekend tourna- Likewise, the reigning PIDC 2015 ment. The playing teams are com- beauty pageant winners will be pre- peting in 8 divisions such as Mos- sent to inspire and brighten the quito, Tykes, Peewee, Bantam, sporting event. Good luck to all Midget, Juvenile, Girls and Open cat- players. May the best teams win! egories. (BSJ/tsj)

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MUSIC STAND Thank you to the followers of this page. For requests to publish the chords of your favourite OPM songs, please continue to email us at [email protected]. Mon Torralba MR. SUAVE LAK LAK Taste of Parokya ni Edgar Teeth Sampaguita

Intro: Bm-E-A-F#m-; Intro: F--Bb-Eb; (4x) Bm-E-F#m-E,F#m break F Bb-Eb Bm E Nagsimula sa patikim-tikim Nasa ulap ba ang 'yong mga mata F Bb-Eb A F#m Pinilit kong gustuhin Mukhang malayo ang 'yong pagtingala F Bb-Eb Bm E Bisyo'y nagsimulang lumalim Pakay ko lamang na ika'y pa-ngitiin F Bb-Eb F#m-E,F#m break Kaya ngayon ang hirap tanggalin Ito'y aking lambing Bm E Chorus

Subok na ang aking pag-ibig F C# A F#m Kabilin-bilinan ng lola Ikaw lamang sa buong daigdig Ab F Bm E Wag nang uminom ng serbesa Tumitibok na puso ko'y dinggin C# F#m-E,F#m break Ito'y hindi inuming pang-bata Sumama ka na sa akin Ab F Before a sumptuous father’s day treat at Sampaguita Mag-softdrinks ka na lang muna Restaurant. (Clockwise L-R) Tristan, Chantal, Brandon, Chorus C# Mon,, Sampaguita owner and good friend Sam, Teresa, Rae and Jazztin. PHOTO BY WAVES. Bm E A F#m Pero ngayon ako'y matanda na (Pagkat) Ako si Mr. Suave, ooh grabe Ab F# Bm E F#m-E,F#m break "Lola, pahingi ng pangtoma" Habulin ng babae, araw man o gabi The Guitar Men Bm E A F#m Fm Oo, ako si Mr. Suave, ooh grabe Hayan na nga Bm E F# Fm Hayup kung dumiskarte Tumataas na ang amats ko F#m-E,F#m break F# Fm Eb break Wala silang masabi Kase laklak maghapon, magdamag

Bm E Interlude: F--Bb-Eb (4x) Kaya't wag ka nang malungkot A F#m F Bb-Eb Problema'y ibaon sa limot Di bale nang hindi kumain Bm E F Bb-Eb Pagkat nandito lang ako Basta may tomang nakahain F#m-E,F#m break F Bb-Eb Umiibig sa 'yo Ang sabi ng lasenggo sa amin F Bb-Eb Bridge "Pare, syumat ka muna"

Bm (Repeat Chorus) Hamilton jam. (L-R) Jun Sucgang of Hermose Bataan Hoy, hoy, hoy, hoy, hoy, hoy Association of Canada, OPM legend Rey Valera, Azel Laz- E Fm F# Fm arte and Mon Torralba (holding the guitar custom-built (Hoy, hoy, hoy, hoy, hoy, hoy) O naku, nahihilo na ako A F# Fm Eb break in Hamilton by Azel. PHOTO BY WAVES. Hoy, hoy, hoy, hoy, hoy, hoy Kase laklak maghapon, magdamag F#m Are you (Hoy, hoy, hoy, hoy, hoy, hoy) Adlib: F--Bb-Eb (4x) Bm ready for... Hoy, hoy, hoy, hoy, hoy, hoy (Repeat Chorus) the BIG E (Hoy, hoy, hoy, hoy, hoy, hoy) Fm FIESTA F#m-E,F#m break O Diyos ko Hoy, hoy, hoy, hoy, hoy, hoy F# Fm Nasusuka na ako (Repeat Bridge) F# Fm Eb break Kase laklak maghapon, magdamag Bm E BIG At kung kailangan na ika'y paligayahin Coda: F--Bb-Eb(3x) A F#m F PARADE Wag mag-alinglangan na ika'y lumapit sa akin Laklak ka nang laklak Bm E Bb-Eb,F--F break Hatid sa atin ng suave kong bigote Mukha ka nang parak! F#m-E,F#m break Ang smooth na smooth na kiliti

(Repeat Chorus except last line)

F#m-E,F#m break BIG Grabe sa suave BOODLE

(Repeat Bridge 3x) FIGHT

Coda

F#m E,F#m Hoy, hoy, hoy, hoy, hoy, hoy NON-STOP FUN & ENTERTAINMENT (Repeat Coda 8x, fade)

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TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] HIGH SCHOOL GRADS Kaitlin, Giorden, Jade and Jerome!

Kaitlin Mendoza and Giorden Lagac is surrounded by family after graduation ceremo- Mendoza Family celebrates Jade’s gradu- Jerome Honrade graduation at Archibish- nies St. Marcellinus Secondary School. ation from St. Mary Secondary School op Denis O’Connor Catholic High School

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