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PHOTO BY CATHY MIRANDA/INQUIRER.NET CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY ERNESTO MERCADO/INQUIRER.NET Gen. Purisima’s resthouse/estate in Nueva Ecija The 350 hectares “Hacienda Binay” that include a replica of England’s Kew Gardens. The unfolding drama and spectacle men or women of honor can do of his unexplained ranch/mansion President Jejomar Binay is himself of amazing wealth allegedly such dishonorable and brazen act. estate worth millions on a police close public scrutiny over a billion amassed by Philippine government chief salary cannot satisfy an ongo- worth of property. Among them officials thru plunder of the peo- First. there is the supposed keeper ing senate investigation. an alleged 350 hectares of an es- ple’s money is drawing a mix emo- of peace and order, National Police tate farm complex (with mansion tions of public outrage, awe and Chief Alan Purisima whose bum- And lately, no less than the second and a garden patterned after Eng- mind-boggling disbelief that such bling and inconsistent explanation highest official of the land Vice (Continued on page4 )

Surveys say... Surveys say... Isa pa nga? Roxas gains No way! ground as Two term Binay falls rejected in prez race A recent survey showed 6 of 10 Fili- ROXAS VAULTS TO SECOND PLACE, BINAY TUMBLES pinos rejected the idea of a second President Aquino (right) and Vice Presi- term for President Noynoy Aquino, dent Jejomar Binay: All’s well again. As allegations of hidden wealth, dampening recent moves by party INQUIRER FILE PHOTO kickbacks and overpricing continue mates in the liberal party and other STORY ON PAGE 3 to hound vice president Jejomar Bi- sectors to amend the constitution nay, his lead on various presidential for an extended second presidential SEX FIENDS KILL surveys goes into freefall. Interior term for PNoy. Secretary Mar Roxas, who had lan- HEIR-APPARENT? President Aquino TWO PINOYS IN guished in 4th place in past surveys, However, Malacanang said it will be poses with secretary Mar Roxas,who is expected to be the Liberal party standard M’SAUGA & SUBIC has now rebounded and is now en- guided by the people in seeking a -bearer in 2016. With them is defense By Mon Torralba sconced in second place igniting second term for the president. chief Voltaire Gazmin. Photo was taken fresh hopes for his presidential run during the first anniversary of the Zambo- Nanny murder could be related to sex Mar Roxas, the presumptuous 2015 anga city siege by the MNLF in Septem- in 2016. /blackmail targeting Asian women? presidential candidate, also admit- ber 2013. (please see Counterpoint on page 4) Binay lost at least 15 percent in sur- ted to be one behind the move to veys while Roxas gained substantial extend the presidential term of Evelyn Bumatay Castillo and Jef- points. With Binay's predicament, PNoy. frey Laude were 10,000 miles Roxas remains as the only presiden- On October 27 apart. But both shared a common RELATED STORY ON PAGE 3 tial hopeful with a "spotlessly clean fate. They were victims of brutal record". sex crimes and died - just hours separating both incidents. Currently, the senate is conducting a hearing on the alleged overpricing Castillo succumbed to injuries in a VOTE WISELY (Continued on page5 ) (Continued on page5 ) October is the month of the Holy Rosary. Pray the rosary daily in honour of the Blessed Mother OCTOBER 2014 2

OCTOBER 2014 3 NEWS TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Pinoys reject another term for Noy 'Binay still a real friend – Pulse of Aquino' By Helen Flores By Louis Bacani MANILA, Philippines - Six in 10 Filipinos are not in favor of another term for President Aquino, a recent survey by Pulse Asia showed. The survey, conducted from Sept. 8 to 15, also showed that the same percentage of Filipinos oppose moves to amend the 1987 Constitu- tion. Pulse Asia said this is the majority sentiment across socio-economic classes (61 percent to 65 percent) and geographic areas (52 percent to 71 percent) except in the Visayas (50 per- cent in favor versus 50 percent not in favor). Opposition is more manifest in Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon than in the Visayas and Mindanao (67 percent to 71 percent versus File photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau 50 percent to 52 percent). President Aquino chats with Interior and Local Gov- ernment Secretary Mar Roxas during the oathtaking On the other hand, 38 percent of Filipinos of Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines offic- MANILA, Philippines - The constructs of our legal sys- support proposals for Aquino to run for presi- ers at Malacañang . WILLY PEREZ camp of Vice President Je- tem," Remulla said. jomar Binay on Wednesday dent again at the end of his term. country owing to “the barrenness of talent Earlier, the United National- and virtue among the presidential bets.” shot down speculations that Pulse Asia’s Ulat ng Bayan survey used face-to he is severing ties with Pres- ist Alliance also refuted -face interviews of 1,200 adults 18 years old Aquino had said he would listen to his bosses, ident Benigno Aquino III claims that Binay is criticiz- and above. the people, on how to make reforms in the following his harsh words ing Aquino and is cutting their ties. The Movement for Reform, Continuity and country permanent. against the administration. Momentum (More2come) is pushing for a sec- Anti Cha-cha Binay and his son, Makati ond term for Aquino through political Charter "Vice President Binay re- Sixty-two percent of Filipinos are also against City Mayor Erwin Binay, are change (Cha-cha). mains an ally of the presi- Charter change, Pulse Asia’s third quarter poll dent. More importantly, he facing a graft and plunder The group recently came out with full-page showed. At least 32 percent are opposed to continues to be a real friend charges for allegedly bene- advertisements in various newspapers, which Cha-cha at any other time and 30 percent are of the Aquino family," Cavite fiting from the supposedly says only Aquino could continue to lead the overpriced construction of (Continued on page6 ) Gov. Jonvic Remulla, Binay's spokesman for political af- the Makati City Hall II park- ing building. fairs, said in a statement. 15 year old Filipino Binay fuelled speculations of He is also accused of owning a break between him and and hiding from public a singer is “X Factor Aquino after he slammed 350-hectare agricultural Australia” Champ! the justice department for estate in Rosario, Batangas. supposedly targeting him The Vice President has be- and members of the opposi- STORY ON PAGE 20 lied all allegations but he tion while turning a blind Marlisa Punzalan’s winning moment. has refused to face the Sen- eye to Budget Secretary ate probe. Aquino, on the Florencio Abad and Philip- other hand, has denied per- US Marine in transgender killing pine National Police Direc- sonally knowing the veraci- tor General Alan Purisima, ty of the accusations thrown could face life in jail two administration allies at Binay. also accused of corruption. Agence France-Presse One of Binay's spokesmen told local television network Remulla said Binay was only earlier accused Interior and ABS-CBN. giving his opinion as lawyer Local Government Secretary since he was speaking at a Pemberton, assigned to a Manuel Roxas II of orches- Public Attoney's Office trating a demolition cam- Marine unit based in Camp event. Lejeune, North Carolina, was paign against him ahead of identified by a witness as "The views he articulated the 2016 presidential elec- the last person seen with the during the forum with law- tions. victim on Saturday night, yers were a product of the The Senate inquiry is alleg- according to police. experience and wisdom he edly part of this well- gained as a life-long human Warming military ties organized and well-financed rights advocate and as a conspiracy, according to Bi- Protesters march towards the gate of the US embassy in Manila Pemberton has been de- lawyer well-versed on the nay's camp. (Philstar.com) during an anti-US rally on October 16, 2014. The demonstrators are tained by US authorities demanding the US marine who allegedly murdered a transgender near the northern city of Filipino be thrown in a local prison (AFP) na Sea. ger picture and to look at Olongapo aboard a US ship these (defense ties) as dif- MANILA - Philippine author- The US embassy did not im- that took part in joint mili- Earlier Wednesday, Filipino ferent issues," Philippine ities launched criminal pro- mediately respond to AFP's tary exercises involving officials took pains to por- defense department spokes- ceedings Wednesday against requests for comment. 3,500 US troops that ended tray the murder as an man Peter Paul Galvez said a US Marine accused of mur- last week. "isolated incident" that in a statement. dering a transgender Filipi- Prosecutors now have to should not be allowed to The murder victim, Jennifer no in a case that has sparked decide if there is sufficient derail ties with Washington. "This is an isolated incident, Laude, was found dead in an anti-American protests. evidence to try Pemberton -- albeit a tragic one." a process that can take Olongapo hotel room in the The Philippine military has Police referred their case to weeks. If tried and convict- early hours of Sunday. been boosting its ties with "If we don't have assistance, prosecutors recommending ed, Pemberton could face the United States, with we will never develop our The killing came amid talks that Private First Class Jo- life in jail. which it has a mutual de- capabilities," he said. aimed at raising the Ameri- seph Scott Pemberton be fense treaty, as part of ef- can military presence in the In March, the Philippines charged with murder, Olon- "I think we have sufficient forts to upgrade its defense Philippines -- a key Asian and the United States signed gapo city police spokeswom- evidence to sustain the capabilities. ally that is also embroiled in a new accord that would an Inspector Michelle De- charge of murder," Harry maritime territorial disputes "We call on all concerned allow American troops pano said. Roque, a lawyer represent- ing the family of the victim with China in the South Chi- not to lose sight of the big- (Continued on page6 )

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(Continued from page1 ) HIDDEN WEALTH: The alleged stolen riches of PH ... COUNTERPOINT land’s Kew garden) and a reported ultra-modern air- conditioned piggery in Batangas province. A.F. Soriano REMEMBER CROW VALLEY? Cold blooded animals and transmitted disease (STDs) through the Pentagon, has sex fiends. These are but the women are afraid assured Philippines author- words to described the kill- to report to authorities less ities it will make available ers of nanny Evelyn Buma- their videotapes be ex- Pemberton and other wit- tay Castillo and Jeffrey posed. nesses when the trial com- Laude, aka Jennifer. mences. ***** Castillo, 43 years old, was Aside from jurisdictional beaten and left for dead in A marine serviceman is issues, the Laude case has a hotel room in Mississauga said to be the prime sus- rekindled a congressional on the night of Oct.11, pect in the brutal killing of bill called the Anti- Aerial view of the 350 hectare Batangas Estate. while Jeffrey Laude was transgender Jeffrey Laude. discriminatory act aimed at found dead hours before, Private first class Joseph protecting the rights of the in a lodging house in Subic, Scott Pemberton has been LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexu- Zambales, Philippines, his identified by witnesses to al and transgender) com- head inside toilet bowl, a have been the last person munity or sector of the victim of brutal beating and with Laude on the night of country. strangulation, but police Oct.11 (PH time) where later said the real cause of they checked in into a lodge ***** in Subic, Zambales. death was drowning. Vice president Jojo Binay Castillo’s alleged killer, His death has sparked an continue to lead surveys who set afire the room ap- international controversy among presidential hope- parently to conceal the kill- and reignited anti-US senti- fuls…until his confidante and ing, was arrested by police ments in the Philippines. former vice mayor dropped the “bomb”. on October 15, identified as The murder of Laude re- Air-conditioned piggery. Niren Nade Murray or Nick calls past incidents involv- Former vice mayor Ernesto The repercussions of the allegations and charges against Murray and is said to be ing US forces in the Philip- Mercado, in alleging the bil- Purisima and VP Binay, coming close on the heels of fund involved in a sex trade pines, among them, the lions worth of Binay hidden scandals or scams of alleged Pork barrel mastermind Janet preying on Asian women. rape of “Nicole” at the wealth including the so- Napoles, have once again jolted a graft and corruption– There are reports that Cas- hands of US soldier Daniel called “Hacienda Binay”, had weary citizenry. tillo could have been a vic- Smith in 2009. merely confirmed what peo- And the targets of these accusations have either ignored or tim of a sex blackmail syn- ple had been talking about in It raises the question of whispers for so long. That snubbed calls to shed light or explain those charges, offer- dicate targeting mostly jurisdiction by the Philip- ing such flimsy or convenient excuses such as, “these are Asian women and that the Binay and his family had pine courts over erring US amassed enormous wealth politically motivated” and ad nauseum. alleged suspect Murray is a soldiers under the so-called member. in their 28 years or so as Ma- Binay, for instance has continued to defy the senate body Visiting Forces Agreement kati city’s “power family”. probing the alleged overprice of the Makati City hall and My sources said some Fili- (VFA) inked between the Until the vice president shed parking building constructed during his incumbency as Ma- pino women are forced into US and the Philippines. light on this , people would kati city mayor. prostitution after befriend- One nasty incident way tend to believe the allega- He brands the ongoing investigations as part of a conspiracy ing some “foreign males” back in the 1960’s was the tions. mostly in Karaoke bars and dubbed “Oplan stop Nognog” (Nognog refers to the dark incident of a child scaven- Among the presidential can- skinned Binay) with the aim of derailing his presidential bid other nightspots, seducing ger, an aboriginal native them and videotaping their didates vying for the 2016 in 2016. called “aeta” who was elections, it seems one man sex activities. gunned down by US perim- He lambasted the Aquino administration for being selective stands without any taint of eter guards in the Crow in prosecuting only members of the opposition in his anti- They are then threatened scandal or unexplained valley. The child, the US graft campaign but keeps a blind eye on erring members of and blackmailed of show- wealth. his cabinet and party mates in the Liberal party. ing the sex tapes to their base authorities said, was families and friends. They mistaken for a wild boar. For now, we can’t think of However, Binay made a complete turnaround when he visit- any case against the secre- are then forced to a life of Crow valley was a bombing ed the presidential palace the next day, talked with Pres. prostitution by these tary of Interior and local Aquino for three hours and later declared they are still the target practice facility of “handlers”. government Mar Roxas. best of friends. the US forces then and The plight of these Pinays scavengers frequent the His DNA is imprinted by the In the meantime, whose hidden treasures, from the spoils legacy of his grandfather, the (Filipino women) came in- place to look for scrap met- and plunder of people’s money will next be unearthed? late President Manuel Roxas, to knowledge only when a als. Abangan! medical doctor treated So far, the United States (Continued on page8 ) some of them for sexually

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Manila Feedback TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] ‘All gender’ restrooms now a Biazon: Ver is to Marcos, must in QC Purisima is to PNoy By Janvic Mateo by RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News with violating an earlier city ordinance that prohibits gender discrimination in workplaces in the city. The case is currently pending before the city prosecutor’s office. Watered-down version? Despite the passage of what some groups dub as a land- mark ordinance, The STAR learned that various key provisions included in the proposal of first district Councilor Lena Marie Juico President Aquino with PNP Chief Alan Purisima. were removed from the fi- nal version. MANILA - Liberal Party to the relationship between Among these is the inclu- member and Muntinlupa then President Ferdinand sion of an additional gender Rep. Rodolfo Biazon urged Marcos and his Armed Forc- President Benigno Aquino es chief, Fabian Ver. Government agencies, pri- establishments in the city option in forms distributed III to listen to his bosses on vate offices, and commercial must have designated lava- by government agencies "Maybe, in a way, there are establishments in Quezon tories and toilets labeled and health facilities in the the fate of Philippine Na- tional Police (PNP) Director similarities… but Marcos City will now be required to “All Gender CR,” the acro- city. and Aquino are different. have a designated unisex nym for comfort room. General Alan Purisima. Also removed were pro- Ver and Purisima are also comfort rooms to address posals to review school text- Biazon said he won’t pro- different, in the sense that discrimination issues The provision is under the books to ensure the compli- pose a specific course of ac- they don’t occupy a key among members of the les- section on affirmative acts ance with a non-sexist cur- tion against the controver- source of power… [The] bian, gay, bisexual and on employment, which also riculum and the conduct of sial Purisima but called on closeness could probably be transgender (LGBT) com- mandates that employers gender orientation activities Aquino to examine the situ- the similarity.” munity. grant LGBTs the same wage among teachers. ation further. and benefits accorded to Aquino earlier defended The city government, people of other gender. The provision allowing Biazon agreed with observa- Purisima from allegations of through the office of Vice LGBTs in tertiary education tions that Aquino's relation- unexplained wealth.∎ Mayor and city council pre- The measure also mandates institutions to choose the ship with Purisima is similar siding officer Joy Belmonte, the conduct of annual gen- (ABS-CBN NEWS) manner of dress that they has started this week dis- der sensitivity training and want to wear based on their tributing copies of the re- orientations for employees (Continued from page1 ) snubbed and ignored. perceived sexual identity cently approved “gender to eliminate all forms of dis- was removed in the ap- Roxas gains grounds... Binay and his camp pointed fair” ordinance of the city. crimination based on per- ceived sexual orientation, proved bill. to a conspiracy dubbed as "Oplan Nognog" that forms “With political will, we gender identity and expres- of the Makati City hall and The council approved the part of the current senate would be able to realize the sion. parking building with for- measure on third reading investigations or hearings equality that everyone has mer vice mayor Ernesto Earlier this year, a following a marathon eight- against the Binay family and long hoped for. In Quezon Mercado providing reveal- transgender call center em- hour session presided over on one occasion lambasted City, everyone stands ing information on the role ployee sued two security by Belmonte on Sept. 29. President Aquino on his equal,” Belmonte said in an the Binays played in its bid- guards for refusing to allow handling of former presi- earlier statement. (Philstar.com) ding. Mercado has been a her to use the women’s re- dent Gloria Arroyo's hospi- close confidante of then Under the new measure, all stroom. She charged them tal arrest, the Disbursement Mayor Jejomar Binay but Acceleration Program had a falling out with the (Continued from page1 ) and drowned, beside a toilet Laude’s murder has sparked (DAP) and the Gen. Alan latter after Binay reneged bowl in a motel room in an international controversy Purisima case among oth- SEX FIENDS KILL TWO ... on an alleged promise to Olongapo city, northwest of and reignited calls for the ers. Mississauga inn on the night Manila, shortly after he abolition of the so-called Vis- make him the next mayor of of Oct.11 after an alleged checked in late Saturday, Oc- iting Forces agreement be- Makati but instead gave it to A day later however, vice suspect, now in police cus- tober 11, allegedly with a tween the RP and US. his son JunJun Binay. president Binay made a complete turnaround, visit- tody, had beaten her and set Marine soldier. Subic used to be the huge Summons and invitations ed the president in the room afire apparently to naval base of the US armed were sent to the vice presi- Joseph Scott Pemberton, a US Malacanang and declaring conceal her death. Marine Private First Class, forces until its dismantling dent on several occasions when Mt. Pinatubo erupted they are, after all, still the Jeffrey Laude, AKA Jennifer, was identified as the suspect but all of which were both in the 1990s.∎ best of friends. ∎ a transgender, was found in the brutal killing of Jeffrey Laude. dead, apparently strangled For digital copies of WAVES news visit www.filipinosmakingwaves.com WHO WILL BE THE NEXT F0R ADS, please call 647 718.1360 TORONTO MAYOR?

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OCTOBER 2014 6 Manila Feedback TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Erap orders release of cops’ stipend by Jenny F. Manongdo In an Christmas treat for Manila po- of monthly allowances. was relieved by Department of the licemen, Mayor Joseph Estrada an- Interior and Local Goverment nounced the release of four-months’ “My order to new Manila Police Dis- (DILG) Secretary Mar Roxas along worth of allowances amounting to trict (MPR) Director Senior Superin- with directors of Northern Police P10,000 at the end of the month. tendent Rolando Nana is to put a District, Quezon City Police District stop to all kinds of drug-related and Southern Police District. “I will give it on the 30th. Each one crimes. It is too much. I have heard will receive P10,000 lump sum. But that there are police investigators “There will be no let-up on these we will definitely exclude policemen who are accepting bribes so that, on ‘Kotong cops.’..I wish there is anoth- with lawsuits,” Estrada said in an record, they will reduce the grams er Ping Lacson I can trust,” Estrada interview. of illegal drugs found on a suspect. quipped. office before Estrada took office. But we are still investigating those Last week, Estrada said he was de- things,” Estrada said. Senator Panfilo ‘Ping’ Lacson was laying the release of the money be- But last April, the former President head of the Presidential Anti- cause they are cleansing the list of said he sought to bring back the po- Since his assumption into office, at Organized Crime Task Force eligible cops who will receive four licemen’s allowances to discourage least five station commanders have (PAOCTF) during Estrada’s Presi- months’ worth of allowances worth them from engaging in illegal activi- been relieved from their posts due dency. Lacson was known for bust- P10,000. ties. Estrada paid out P27.895 mil- to unsatisfactory performances. ing corrupt policemen and orga- nized crime syndicates.∎ Manila cops did not receive any lion to at least 4,000 Manila law en- Nana replaces former MPD Director monthly stipend from the mayor’s forcers, representing P2,500-worth Chief Supt. Rolando Asuncion who (Manila Bulletin)

(Continued from page3 ) cent) admit to “knowing little” about (Continued from page3 ) Pemberton into custody once charg- it. es are filed in court. Pinoys reject another term... US Marine in transgender ... A majority of awareness is recorded Under a visiting forces agreement in almost all geographic areas and greater access to Philippine facilities signed in 1998, the Philippines has open to it at some future time. socio-economic classes (55 percent to jurisdiction over crimes committed 70 percent and 63 percent to 77 per- in support of US President Barack Opposition to Cha-cha is now the ma- by US forces unrelated to the training cent, respectively), with Mindanao Obama's so-called pivot to Asia. jority sentiment in each geographic exercises. (49 percent) and Class E (48 percent). area and socio-economic grouping However, the construction of facili- The US has custody of suspects un- (61 percent to 68 percent and 56 per- Higher awareness figures were noted ties to house the temporary US mili- less it agrees to a Philippine request cent to 65 percent, respectively), ac- in Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon tary presence has been held up by a cording to the survey. than in the Visayas (67 percent to 70 legal challenge. to hand them over. On the other hand, 20 percent of Fili- percent versus 55 percent) as well as In 2006, a Philippine court sentenced pinos think the 1987 Constitution in Class ABC than in Class D (77 per- About 100 left-wing protesters staged a rally outside the foreign de- US Marine Lance Corporal Daniel should be amended now while 18 cent versus 63 percent). Smith to 40 years in jail for raping a percent could not say whether Cha- partment on Wednesday, demanding Pulse Asia said 39 percent of Filipinos Filipina a year earlier. cha should be done now. Manila take custody of Pemberton. learned about proposals to amend the Smith walked free in 2009 after his The survey research institute said Constitution only during survey inter- Another protest was held outside the accuser recanted her statement, most Filipinos (61 percent) are aware US embassy on Tuesday. prompting an appellate court to ac- of proposals to amend the Constitu- (Continued on page8 ) quit him.∎ tion but nearly half of them (46 per- Manila has said it will seek to take

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News TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Man arrested in death of Evelyn Bumatay Castillo Roxas gives commenda- Investigators from the Peel The victim has been identi- Investigators are concerned Regional Police Homicide fied as Evelyn BUMATAY- that there may be additional tion to the heroes of the and Missing Persons Bureau CASTILLO, a 43 year-old persons who have been vic- have arrested a male in rela- resident of Thornhill. Inves- timized by MURRAY who Zamboanga siege tion to Peel Region’s fifth tigators have learned that have not come forward, and homicide of 2014. CASTILLO was operating as are encouraging them to Interior and Local Govern- “Sa halip na magkagulo at a sex trade worker at the contact police. ment Sec. Mar Roxas on Sep- magkawatak ay naging unit- time of her death. tember 29, 2014, commend- ed, one flag, one nation, at Peel Police want to remind ed 39 individuals who died one Zamboanga ang bayang Niran Vade MURRAY, persons involved in the es- defending Zamboanga dur- ito." more commonly known as cort or sex trade occupa- ing the Zamboanga Siege in Nick MURRAY, a 32 year- tions to always be cautious September, 2013. Some members of the AFP, old resident of Toronto, was during their interactions, PNP, Task Force Zamboanga arrested by investigators and to place personal safety During the "Commemor- and other civilian organiza- from the Homicide and first. Make sure someone ation of Victory of the Zam- tions were also given com- Missing Persons Bureau on knows where you are, and boanga Siege", Roxas gave mendation during the event. Wednesday, October 15, who you are meeting with, them recognition for their Among these organizations 2014. He has been charged at all times. Report any sus- heroism in defending Zam- were: International Organi- with First Degree Murder picious or threatening be- boanga against Moro Na- zation for Migration (IOM), and will appear at the On- haviour to police immedi- tional Liberation Front United Nations High Com- tario Court of Justice on ately. (MNLF) forces. They include missioner on Refugees Thursday, October, 16, 20 members of the Armed (UNHCR), World Food Pro- Investigators are asking an- Homicide victim Evelyn Bumatay 2014. Forces of the Philippines gramme (WFP), Community yone who may have infor- Castillo (AFP), five members of the Family Services Internation- mation with respect to this Philippine National Police al (CFSI), Zamboanga- incident, or anyone who On Saturday, October 11, (PNP), and 14 civilians. Basilan Integrated Develop- may have been victimized 2014, at approximately 6:38 ment Alliances (ZABIDA) by MURRAY, to contact the p.m., Peel Regional Police, Roxas recalled how the gov- and Red Cross Zamboanga. EMS and Mississauga Fire Homicide and Missing Per- ernment was able to free the attended a hotel on Britan- sons Bureau at (905) 453- hundreds of civilian hostag- During the siege, MNLF re- nia Road East, Mississauga, 2121, ext. 3205. Anonymous es who were used as human bels attacked the city and for a report of a fire. Upon information may also be shield. During the siege, gov- occupied some areas near arrival, emergency person- submitted via Peel Crime ernment forces did not use the shorelines of Talon- nel located a female without Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS its might against the MNLF Talon, Mampang, Rio Hondo, vital signs inside one of the (8477), or troops, but opted instead to Mariki and Kasanyangan, rooms. The victim was www.peelcrimestoppers.ca, exercise a calibrated re- and the mainland areas of transported to a local hospi- or by sending a text mes- sponse to save the lives of Santa Barbara and Santa tal, where she succumbed to sage to CRIMES (274637) the hostages and other civil- Catalina. arrested her injuries. Niran Vade MURRAY with the word “PEEL” and ians in the affected areas. and charged. then your tip.∎ The firefight between gov- He also stressed that mem- ernment and rebel forces bers of the community also resulted in the death of (Continued from page4 ) tor Gerardo Roxas was be- on many issues. joined hands to ensure the more than 200 and the cap- ing groomed to run as the safety of Zamboangen os ture of almost 300 MNLF Counterpoint. REMEM- Liberal presidential candi- For now, Mar has vaulted to who were caught in the mid- members.∎ BER CROW VALLEY? date, being the party’s presi- second position in presiden- dle of the firefight. He said, dent at that time. tial surveys after languish- ing in 4th place among the whose record as the coun- (Continued from page6 ) Support decline in all geo- try’s chief executive has Known as Gerry, the late bets. senator was also spotless graphic areas (-16 to -23 per- been marked with integrity Binay, on the other hand, is Pinoys reject another ... centage points) as well as in and dignity. and one of the “cleanest” senator of his time. He steadily losing a lot of Classes D and E (-20 to -21 percentage points) while there Mar’s father, the late sena- fought the dictator Marcos points in latest surveys.∎ views. is an increase in opposition to “Among Filipinos aware of Cha-cha now or at any other New lava flow seen on Mayon volcano proposals to amend the 1987 time (+14 percentage points). Constitution, a higher level of Complete opposition to Char- By Ma. April Mier opposition to Charter change ter change is more notable in at the present time is posted the rest of Luzon and the Visa- the volcano. (70 percent) -– with 34 per- yas (+19 to +22 percentage “If the flow will continue, it would go through Bogña cent saying it may be amended points) and in Classes ABC and and Buyuan (gullies), both part of the southeast in the future and 36 percent D (+14 to +18 percentage quadrant of the volcano,” Laguerta said. expressing complete opposi- points), Pulse Asia noted. tion to such proposals regard- Aside from the lava flow, a crater glow was also Meanwhile, the survey also recorded early on Sunday, he added. less of timing,” the pollster said. found that most Filipinos (70 According to Laguerta, they would consider raising percent) reject proposals to the alert level to 4 if the lava flow and crater glow Among those aware of Cha-cha limit the powers of the Su- would continue. proposals, eight percent are preme Court (SC) to review Last Sunday, Oct. 12, a 350-meter long viscous undecided. the decisions of the executive. lava flow was seen, the first since Sept. 15, when Nearly nine in 10 or 85 per- Mayon became restive and alert level 3 was raised There is a higher support for Photo taken on October 12, 2014 and released by cent also expressed disapprov- over the volcano. Cha-cha (28 percent) and Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology amending it at some future al on allowing foreign individ- (PHIVOLCS) shows the crater of Mayon volcano The bulletin posted by Phivolcs on its website at 8 time (37 percent) among those uals and companies to own spewing smoke as seen from the observation post a.m. Sunday said Mayon Volcano’s seismic network residential and industrial in Legazpi City, Albay province, southeast of Manila. with sufficient amount of recorded two volcanic earthquakes during the past lands in the country. AFP 24-hour observation period. knowledge of the 1987 Consti- tution. Moderate emission of white steam plumes drifting In contrast, 30 percent of Fili- LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines – A new lava flow was west and northwest was also observed. pinos are in favor of limiting seen in Mayon Volcano Sunday, breaking two days “At the national level, support of almost no perceptible activity. No crater glow was observed on Saturday night due for Charter change at the pre- the SC’s power of judicial re- to inclement weather, while the sulfur dioxide (SO2) sent time eases between Octo- view of the executive while 15 Eduardo Laguerta, resident volcanologist of the emission was measured at an average of 269 tons percent support foreign own- Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology ber 2010 and September 2014 per day on Oct. 17, the bulletin said. With a report ership of residential and in- (Phivolcs), said the lava flow was estimated to be (-20 percentage points),” Pulse from Aries Hegina, INQUIRER.net 100 meters long cascading at the southeast side of Asia said. dustrial lands in the country. (The Philippine Star) ∎

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Lifestyle TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Worry, jealousy, moodiness Taking cold showers: may increase risk of Alzhei- a trend on the rise mer’s in women, study shows Taking a cold shower every day is beneficial in many ways, according to health Washington – Women who any period of stress, to five, and fitness experts. are anxious, jealous, or experiencing constant stress moody and distressed in during the last five years. Taking a cold shower is usu- mood, help fight off depres- Adapting middle age are more likely to Women who chose responses ally seen as some kind of sion in many forms, and re- develop Alzheimer’s disease from three and five were If you decide to try a bit of punishment, especially duce feelings of stress in the later in life, according to a considered to have distress. cold shower therapy, it will when it’s the result of a body. This means you’ll new study released Wednes- initially feel a little uncom- Those who scored highest on bathroom plumbing prob- start the day in the right day. fortable. Just as when start- the tests for neuroticism had lem, but did you know that frame of mind. Taking a cold ing a new exercise regimen, The study, published online double the risk of developing getting under a cold shower shower can also promote leaving one’s comfort zone in Neurology, the medical dementia compared to those can help your circulation, the production of testos- is always a little shocking. journal of the American who scored lowest on the help you sleep better, and terone, the hormone that That’s okay, because you Academy of Neurology, fol- tests, said the study, but add- help prevent injuries? helps stimulate muscle will get stronger and more lowed 800 women with an ing that the link depended on growth. So, taking a cold It’s all true. In fact, in cer- resilient, and soon your average age of 46 for 38 long-standing stress. shower can also help make tain parts of the world, body will not only have years. During the study peri- you stronger! Being either withdrawn or dousing young children adapted to the new temper- od, 19 percent developed dementia. outgoing did not appear to with buckets of ice-cold wa- Circulation ature, but it will crave the raise dementia risk alone. ter is seen as a therapeutic cold water. To start, a num- Taking a cold shower can All the research participants However, women who were health practice! Even ber of experts recommend a also help improve your underwent personality tests both easily distressed and though there is plenty of progressive transition to blood circulation. For in- that looked at their level of withdrawn had the highest evidence to show the health cold showers from warm stance, when taking a hot neuroticism and extroversion risk of Alzheimer’s disease. benefits of taking a cold ones. To do so, begin show- or introversion, along with shower, the blood goes to shower, it can take some ering normally, and by the memory tests. A total of 16 of the 63 wom- the skin to protect it, where- time for your body to get middle point of your show- en, or 25 percent, who were as with a cold one, the blood used to it. er, start to turn the temper- According to the study, neu- easily distressed and with- rushes to the internal or- roticism involves being easily drawn developed Alzhei- ature down a little bit at a A mood improver gans to protect them—and distressed and personality mer’s disease, compared to time, until your body is no that’s a much longer trip for traits such as worrying, jeal- eight out of the 64 people, or The science of the cold longer comfortable. When your blood. More blood cir- ousy or moodiness. People 13 percent, of those who shower happens mostly in the water is cold, take deep culated to the area of the who are neurotic are more were not easily distressed the brain. (That is, your breaths to control any shiv- organs can help them func- likely to express anger, guilt, and were outgoing. brain’s neurotransmitters ering and to help maintain a tion more efficiently envy, anxiety or depression. handle the information that consistent body tempera- “Most Alzheimer’s research throughout the day. Some Introversion is described as the shower is colder than ture. Do this for a couple of has been devoted to factors experts also believe that shyness and reserve and ex- usual, so we’ll start there.) minutes for three days, after such as education, heart and taking a cold shower can troversion is associated with Taking a cold shower stimu- which you start the cold wa- blood risk factors, head trau- elevate blood glucose, being outgoing. lates the secretion of nora- ter a little earlier each day, ma, family history and genet- thereby suppressing the drenaline in the brain, until your entire shower is The women were also asked ics,” study author Lena Jo- appetite and helping raise which is known to boost taken under cold water.∎ if they had experienced any hannsson of the University of body temperature. period of stress, such as feel- Gothenburg in Sweden said ings of irritability, tension, in a statement. nervousness, fear, anxiety or sleep disturbances, that last- But the new study confirmed ed one month or longer in that “personality may influ- their work, health, or family ence the individual’s risk for situation. dementia through its effect on behavior, lifestyle or reac- Responses were categorized tions to stress,” Johannsson as zero to five, with zero rep- said.∎ resenting never experiencing

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Community TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] The Filipino Comedy Tour - a resounding success!

Chalen Lazerna, Executive Producer (2nd from right) addresses the crowd at The Filipino Comedy Tour press conference. Also in photo are Filipino comedians ( L-R) Ernie Vicente, August Rigo, Ron Josol, Joey Guila & Rembrandt Sabelis. Photos by Marvin Miranda Back to the 70’s at Nely Lopriego’s Birthday Bash Headliner Ron Josol at his best in making the audience LOL!

The huge crowd at The Filipino Comedy Tour. Photo by Waves

Thank you Grandma! Nely’s birthday party held on September 27 at Angus Glen Community Centre in Markham had guests dressed up in 70s/8’s attire.

Four healthy and beautiful grandchidren Caitlyn, baby Sebastian, Tris- tan and Julian, huddled together for a Thanksgiving photo with grand- ma Tess Cusipag, publisher & editor of Balita. 2014 Ms. Paraluman hopefuls

Filipino Centre Toronto's (FCT) 2014 Ms. Paraluman candidates are: Merly Fernando, Rizelyn Catequista, Angeline Failano, Christine Ser- vido and Macy Morota. The Paraluman Pageant is on November 22, 2014 at the Rembrandt Banquet Hall. Photo by Ariel Ramos

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Community TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] WORLD TEACHER’S DAY VOTE ON OCT. 27 Re-Elect MARLENE MOGADO School Trustee Markham City Area 2 York Catholic District School Board

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It all starts with a teacher. CORPUZ And today, on World Teachers’ Day, I invite you to help me honour and celebrate Canadian teachers. Trustee, WARD 12 Teachers empower our young people by helping them understand Toronto Catholic District School Board their individual capacity to achieve. More than just instructing the right answers, among a teacher’s greatest contributions is giving their stu- dents the tools they will need to succeed throughout their lives. Elect ERLINDA For me, my teachers provided many of the experiences that have helped shape my approach to learning. They are also the reason I be- came a teacher. INSIGNE Whether it was teaching kindergarten French or high school French, mathematics or grade 12 law at West Point Grey Academy or Sir Win- Trustee, WARDS 4&5 ston Churchill Secondary School in Vancouver, I would often think back to how my own teachers encouraged my curiosity and appetite York Catholic District School Board to learn. Those moments are what helped me become a better educa- tor myself. Elect So, to the teachers among us -- thank you -- you truly have the MANUEL “Manny” most important job of all. And for everyone else, please join me in sharing our message of thanks for the teachers in our communities, and among our families and friends. CHING

Around the world, teachers are being honoured today. Let’s celebrate Trustee, WARD the teachers in our communities by showing our appreciation. 9 Toronto Catholic District School Board Thank you.

Justin Trudeau Re-Elect GARRY 2014 Municipal and School Board Election Protect and preserve Catholic education. Ensure you are regis- TANUAN tered to vote as an English separate school supporter. The future of Catholic Education in Ontario depends on all of us! Trustee, WARD 8 Toronto Catholic District School Board The Toronto Catholic District School Board mission statement relies on as "an inclusive learning community rooted in the love of Christ" that "educates students to grow in grace and knowledge and to lead lives Elect of faith, hope and charity." EMMANUEL “Manny” The school board is governed by 12 elected trustees who serve for a four-year term. It serves approximately 92,000 students in 201 schools YANGA in the City of Toronto The 12 trustees of the York Region District School Board are responsi- Trustee, WARD ble for overseeing a progressive educational system that serves over 7 121,000 students in 202 schools. They are empowered under the Edu- Toronto Catholic District School Board cation Act to set policy for the operation of all public schools in York Re- gion. Trustees work collaboratively with staff and the broader educa- Elect tional and business community to deliver quality educational programs CELY and services. Trustees are an important link between the school system and the com- munity. They represent the voice of the community and are key political SILO figures both within the educational system and among their provincial counterparts. Trustee, WARD 2 WILL Toronto Catholic District School Board REODICA FOR MAYOR WHITCHURCH—STOUFFVILLE

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Community TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] 2014 Mister and Miss Philippines-Hamilton Talent Night-September 13

Talent night judges (seated L-R) Lisa Millar, Brian Shaw, Daneus Orig, The candidates pose for souvenir photo on stage after the awarding of talent night winners. Photo by Mon Torralba, Rose Ty and (standing) Pavelyn Carandang, Bonner Aaron De Jesus Villabroza, HFCC President and CEO also graced the event. Photo by Leo Zarzuela

The hardworking HFCC 2014 volunteers and organizing pageant com- mittee led by Chair Jane De Jesus and co-chair Liz Portillo Pasqual. Photo by Leo Zarzuela The winners with the board of judges. Photo by Aaron De Jesus Ontario Filipino Canadian Educators Miss and Mister Philippines-Hamilton Pageant 2014 Talent winners slate 8th Annual Teachers Conference Miss Philippines-Hamilton category Mr. Philippines-Hamilton category in Toronto Grand Prize: Cassandra Rufenach Grand Prize: Sam Estrabillo Purposefully meeting its Additionally, a panel of ex- 1st runner-up: Vanessa Napenas 1st runner-up: Jay Naguit mission and mandate to en- perienced teachers from gage and assist productively selected public-and-Catholic 2nd runner-up: Krystal Valencia 2nd runner-up: LJ Pineda Filipino Canadian practicing schools will give advice and and prospective teachers in best strategies through a Ontario schools in respect moderated round-table ses- Celebrity Chef Cook-off for Typhoon of professional develop- sion. ment and certification, the Haiyan slated November 13, 2014 Philippine Teachers Associa- The whole day free event is tion of Canada (PTAC) will being jointly sponsored hold its 8th Annual Teach- anew with Kababayan Mul- ers Conference on Novem- ticultural Centre (KMC), a ber 8, 2014 (Saturday), 9:30 37-year settlement and in- am. - 4:30 pm. at The Finch- tegration service agency in Bathurst Community Hub, the GTA. KMC is headed by #540 Finch Avenue West , Executive Director Flor North York, Toronto. Dandal and Board Chair Aguido De la Cruz. PTAC, The conference, with its organized in 2006, is com- theme: "Career Reconnec- posed of Ontario licensed - tion: Employment Challeng- and- practicing FilCan es and Realities", is aimed teachers and former educa- specifically at providing in- tors from the Philip- sights and information to pines.The socio- registered participants re- professional group is led by garding: Ontario teacher Boni Curutan and support- certification, career building ed by PTAC senior officers in teaching and education, Cielito Drapeza, Maricon teacher mental health, and Bernasor, Bernadette classroom oral communica- Gapuz, Red Andres and di- tion skills for Filipino educa- rector emeritus Tony A. San tors. Juan.

Speakers and Presenters Interested individuals wish- invited to the conference ing to attend are requested are notable education pro- to register, on a first- come, fessionals from the Ontario first-served basis, by con- College of Teachers-the tacting ASAP: Cielito Drape- province's teacher regulato- za, conference co-chair at ry agency, and other teach- [email protected] ing-learning practitioners or Bernadette Gapuz, PTAC from GTA school boards. veep at: bgapuz@griffin- centre.org. (TSJ).

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We remember our dearly departed parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, friends, relatives and children, who will always remain in our hearts now and forever. Eternal rest grant unto them o Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.

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ENTERTAINMENT TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Toronto Paskuhan Festival 2014 Toronto Reel Asian Film Coming to a Place Near You Festival to feature Fili-

Celebrating the most wonderful time of the year in 3 Greater pino films - “Manny” Toronto Area locations and “Blue Bustamante” TORONTO - October 1, 2014 - TPF Canada is pleased to announce this year’s festivities in The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival (Reel the upcoming 2014 Toronto Paskuhan Festival lineup. Now on its third year of offering the Asian), presented by National Bank, celebrates its 18th an- Filipino-Canadian community the best of the season, Paskuhan 2014 will celebrate the nual edition from November 6 to 16, 2014. most wonderful time of the year in three various locations in the Greater Toronto Area. The festival will present more than 50 films and videos from On November 16, 2014, as the city ushers in the holiday season, Paskuhan kicks off this over 12 regions, including China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, year’s festivities at the award-winning Artscape Wychwood Barns. Holding the festival for the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Canada and the USA. the first time at the Barns, Paskuhan promises to be another exciting event, transforming The two-week festival is expected to attract over 14,000 the Barns into a Paskuhan village filled with the smell, sounds and sights reminiscent of a attendees this year. Filipino Christmas. Feast your eyes on twinkling parolstaking the center stage at the Barn together with a traditional Christmas tree and life-sized belen (Filipino for “nativity sce- The festival will feature the Canadian Premiere of two great ne”). Savor Christmas favorites like puto bumbong and bibingka then warm up with a cup Filipino films. Please visit www.reelasian.com for tickets, of tablea hot chocolate while soaking in the banduria music filling the Barns with tradition- schedules and more information. al Filipino Christmas carols. Adding to the festive mood of the day, Paskuhan will end the Tune in to PinoyRadio.com 8:00pm Sundays OPM WAVES for a evening with the Christmas Party ng Bayan. Those in attendance are invited to join the or- chance to win comp tickets to these two great Pinoy movies. ganizers and community leaders in dancing the night away to OPM music hits to be per- formed by Analog Pixels, Maria Panaligan and more surprise local performers. Manny If you miss the fun at the Barns, catch the festivities in Mississauga City on November 29, 2014. The doors of Gateway Centre for New Canadians will open for Paskuhan’s celebra- Saturday November 15, 2014 @ 7:00 pm | tion at 11:00am to welcome families and treat them for a day of entertainment, dancing, Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts play and food galore. The festivities includes Paskuhan Kids’ Zone, the Hip Hop Krismas Dance Competition Grand Finals in collaboration with Culture Shock, and Gateway Centre’s First Canadian Christmas. Don’t miss another showcase of amazing young talents featuring Culture Shock, I Rock with the One, JDL performers and other guests.

Toronto Paskuhan Festival 2014 concludes this year’s festivities at Our Lady of the As- sumption Church (OLA), the home of the Archdiocesan Filipino Catholic Mission (AFCM). This is the first collaboration between OLA, AFCM and TPF Canada. OLA and AFCM, thru Jose Bona and Zeny Uy, are looking forward to the collaboration and expressed, “The basis of our unity is clear - the perpetuation of deeply-seated, rich Filipino religious value-system The life of internationally renowned Filipino boxer Manny rooted in our God-given faith, preparing for the coming of Jesus and welcoming his Birth Pacquiao is the definition of a Cinderella Man story. He first among us is indeed celebratory. Let us then celebrate life, faith, family and community!” entered the ring in the Philippines at the age of 16, with the Paskuhan Festival will co-sponsor the 8:00pm simbang gabi(Filipino for “Night Mass”) on goal of earning money to feed his family. Now, almost two December 20, 2014. Paskuhan 2014 sponsors and vendors will be joining us all day in decades later, the country of 100 million people comes to a thanksgiving and in celebrating the best of the season. complete standstill every time he has a fight. Today, at the height of his career, Pacquiao is faced with ma- Tayo na! Isama ang buong pamilya at makisaya sa Toronto Paskuhan Festival 2014! neuvering between an unscrupulous sport and political du- ties, while maintaining a personal life. The question now is: Toronto Paskuhan Festival 2014 is sponsored by LBC, TFC Canada, PharmaCia Drugstore, what bridge is too far for Manny Pacquiao to cross? Manny Cedar Dental Care, Rhonrose Printing and SunLife. The Artscape Wychwood Barns is locat- provides an in-depth look into Pacquiao’s life not only as a ed at 601 Christie Street, Toronto, while the Gateway Centre for New Canadians is at 3450 boxer, a superstar, a congressman, and a man of faith, but Wolfedale Road, Mississauga. Our Lady of the Assumption Church is located at 2565 Bath- above all, a man. — KE urst Street, Toronto. For more event information, please contact Ronnie Dela Gana at (647) 300-1970. Blue Bustamante TRIPLE EXPOSURE PACKAGE for advertisers Sunday November 9, 2014 @ 2:00 pm | The Royal Paper distribution - GTA, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, St. Catharines, Niagara Web Exposure - www. filipinosmakingwaves.com Internet Radio Exposure - www.pinoyradio.com call 647 718-1360 or email [email protected]

In 1990 George Bustamante (Joem Bascon) leaves his family in the Philippines and immigrates to Japan, and soon realiz- es that it isn’t easy living — and working — in a country where you don’t speak the language. Thanks to his friend, he lands a job in the hit sentai series Force Five. It’s the per- fect setup where George doesn’t need to speak any lines, and as the masked Blue Force he can keep his bill-paying job a secret from his wife (Dimples Romana), who thinks that he has landed an engineering job as they planned. Despite the theatrics of his profession, the soft-spoken George finds little thrill in fighting aliens and saving the world, especially when the world that matters is a thousand miles away. Little does he know that back home, his son Ki- ko (Jhiz Deocareza) has unwittingly chosen the Blue Force as his favourite action hero.

Officers and some Members of Zamboanga Hermosa Canada gather around the image of La Virgen del Blue Bustamante is a nostalgic flashback to a time of Japa- Pilar following the Holy Mass celebrated at Sts. Peter and Paul Church on Central Parkway, Mississauga, nese-superheroes and building-sized monsters, and a light- October 11. After church, the group went over to Tucana Court for a potluck brunch. A formal Fiesta Pilar hearted and charming take on the traditional OFW dinner-dance will be held at the Payal Banquet Hall on 3410 Semenyk Court, Mississauga, on Nov. 8, at (Overseas Filipino Worker) film. — KE 6:30 p.m.

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FILIPINOS MAKING WAVES TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] 15-year-old Pinay wins Lea Salonga's jaw-dropping performance at Miss Saigon's 'X Factor Australia' 25th anniversary It's Rose Fostanes all over again! By Alixandra Caole Vila Fifteen-year-old Marlisa Punzalan on Monday capped her stellar run The event featured the casts of the on Australia's edition of "The X Fac- new production alongside the stel- tor" as its grand winner, making her lar set of original stars including Lea the youngest champion of the talent Salonga, Simon Bowman and Jona- search across its six seasons since than Pryce who reclaimed their 2005. roles as Kim, Chris and The Engi- neer. The victory of Punzalan, whose par- X Factor Australia grand prize winner Marlisa Punzalan ents are both Filipino based in the suburb of Mount Druitt in Sydney, tion piece, and got a standing ova- comes nine months after former tion for her powerful performance caregiver Rose Fostanes, also a Fili- of "Stand By You," her would-be MANILA, Philippines - Iconic Tony pina, won "The X Factor Israel." first single as the winner. Award-winning original star Lea Salonga graced the Broadway It was a proud moment for Minutes after the results show, stage and stunned everybody with Punzalan's mentor on the show, Punzalan's official Facebook page her unbelievably flawless perfor- Irish singer Ronan Keating, after was updated with the first look of mance. she beat Brothers3 and Dean Rey, the single cover of "Stand By You," who were coached by Dannii which immediately garnered thou- As part of the 25th year of Alain Minogue and Natalie Bassingwaithe, sands of likes. Rachelle Ann Go and Lea Salonga respectively. Boublil and Claude-Michel Schon- "My 'X Factor' journey has been in- berg's Vietnam-set musical Miss Sai- Salonga's appearance at the close of "This has been the tightest result in credible because of the beautiful gon, a special celebratory gala per- last night's show left the crowd in 'X Factor' history," said host Luke people around me," she said on her formance was held on September 22 awe when she performed “The Mov- Jacobz shortly before announcing page. "To my loving family, thank at the Prince Edward Theatre in ie in My Mind” with fellow Filipina Punzalan was the winner, referring you for standing by me through London’s West End. talent Rachelle Ann Go who played to the 0.01% difference in the pub- thick and thin, you are my rock and this year’s Gigi. (philstar.com) lic votes. my strength!"

"It is so close," he said. During her hometown visit shown The achievements and contributions of the global Filipinos on Sunday, Punzalan was seen to are more than enough reasons to celebrate… Asked for her reaction to being have close relationships with her named winner, Punzalan said: "I parents and grandparents, who ex- just can't believe it! I feel like I am www.filipinosmakingwaves.com pressed pride in the diminutive Pi- floating on a cloud right now. Thank nay. you so much, Australia! I couldn't have done it without you!" Welcoming her and mentor Keating were family members and what ap- The grand finals, which aired nearly peared to be Filipino neighbors a year after "The X Factor Australia" dancing in Ifugao attire. first held auditions in November 2013, had the Top 2 reprise what Addressing Keating, the 15-year-old they consider their best moments added: "Thank you for believing in on the show. my ability and nurturing my talent, I have enjoyed every single day of Punzalan, who admitted to lacking working with you." confidence early in the competition, once again belted out the club an- "And to all my supporters," she them "Titanium," about staying continued, "thank you for getting strong despite criticisms. behind me every single week, for I will not be where I am today with- The young singer's duet with run- out your support. And to The Lord ner-up Rey -- their first and last on above, I thank Him for everything." the show -- followed performances from several big-name stars, includ- Punzalan, along with Fontanes, are ing American superstar Taylor Swift the latest Filipinos to make waves and "Australian Idol" winner Guy in international singing competi- Sebastian. tions, following the likes of Jessica Sanchez, Jasmine Trias, Madonna Punzalan's win was bolstered by Decena, Charlie Green, Cheesa Lau- raves from judges during Sunday's reta, and Joseph Apostol. performance night. She reprised The Beatles' "Yesterday," her audi- ABS-CBNNews.com∎

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For more ASAP Live in LA would be at tion’s Taste Los Angeles in While ASAP director Johnny Monday (October 13). Based updates, follow the pro- the packed press conference Vibiana could distract 12,000 Manahan, ASAP Business on data from Kantar Media, gram’s official social media that was livestreamed on Filipino fans from trooping to Unit Head Joyce Liquicia and the program topbilled by accounts at TFC.tv and TFC20.com/ASAP historic Los Angeles Memori- their Manila team in collabo- Kaye Abad, Jason Abalos, www.facebook.com/2wives last October 8 from the Los al Sports Arena to take part ration with TFC North Ameri- and Erich Gonzales scored a abscbn, ca production team led by Angeles Memorial Sports in the day-long festivities national TV rating of 19.8%, www.Instagram.com/2wive John-D Lazatin made sure Arena, the following cast climaxed by a one-of-a-kind or more than seven points sabscbn, at that everything from the pro- members said: three-hour, live, world-class higher than its rival pro- www.Twitter.com/2wivesa Filipino entertainment. duction numbers to the cos- Gerald: Awesome!” tumes to the technical set-up gram “Hiram Na bscbn Filipino and Fil-Am lived up to high standards, Alaala” (12.1%). It also gen- Maja: “Spectacular!” performers join hands everyone in the cast and Yeng: “Astig!” (Super cool!) crew knew that they were When ABS-CBN and TFC here to deliver more than (Continued from page25 ) I was invited to be part of North America promised 40 Bamboo: “Class Act.” just entertainment. that evening and just watch- stars would perform at ASAP MARTINA ORTIZ-LUIS … ing her be honored and Zsa Zsa Padilla: “Powerful.” Live in LA, they actually “You are talking about people acknowledged for the work meant at least 40. flying in from as far as Alas- tor, Supporter Development that she has done in a very Martin: Unforgettable.” ka, Hawaii and Canada and of Donor Development and short period of time was Believing in always putting fans representing by creating Church Engagement, World simply amazing and very Enchong Dee: “Memorable.” great value for the money their own ASAP Live in LA that TFC subscribers and fans attires. You have people who Vision Canada. honorable,” Kinmond added. Kathryn Bernardo: “Fun!” pay, ticket buyers did not saved their dollars and Born in Toronto to Filipino She also got the award for only get a star-studded com- Daniel Padilla: “Intense!” planned their work vacations parents, Ortiz-Luis discov- donating 100 percent of the plement of talented cast so they can watch the show. ered her gift at age two. She sales of True Friends, her Gary Valenciano: “I wanted to members from the Philip- We all know that what we trains at the Royal Conserv- first original composition, to add on to what everyone said pines; they were treated to should give are more than and it has to do with why spectacular on-stage collabo- atory of Music in classical World Vision. song-and-dance numbers; we voice since age 3 and violin ASAP is where it is to- rations with U.S.-based Filipi- “To accomplish all things are here to give our hearts, at 5. She started to write day. You have a bunch of no singing greats like Jam that I have is incredible and our love, our Kapamilya spir- songs at 9 and was a former artists here and there are Morales, Ella Mae Saison and it and Pinoy soul to them. We I worked so hard for many Tap Dance Team member. many more artists out Tootsie Guevarra, and inter- want them to feel they’ve of these accomplishments. there. But there is a reason national Fil-Am superstars come home,” said TFC North She has won numerous But I still work hard to de- why we are chosen to be part like apl.de.ap of Black Eyed America ASAP Live in LA Pro- awards and is truly proud to velop my singing skills, my of this show. I think that God Peas and Jessica Sanchez of ject Lead Ricky Resurreccion, receive a prestigious recog- musical skills, my perform- has a great plan for why we American Idol fame. Also also the region’s head of Ad nition from the Toronto ing skills and my academ- are a part of this show. So, acknowledged at the show Sales, Trade Marketing & Catholic District School ics,” the teenager said. the word I’m going to choose were well-known Fil-Ams Events. Board. is ‘blessed’.” from the Hollywood industry Her message to the youth is like Tia Carrere, Reggie Lee, So, the stars braved a thun- “This, the Fr. Andrew Cus- to “Find something that you Indeed, the words of TFC’s Mark Nicolas and Fritz Fried- derstorm, flood, traffic and chieri Award, it is given eve- love”. 20th Anniversary Ambassa- man. no sleep to catch their flights ry two years to a student dor Valenciano and his nine “Work hard and develop it. from Manila to Los Angeles, who shows or does a hu- press con co-panelists were Carrere told Balitang Ameri- And also, don’t be shy about mingled with fans as they manitarian act. I got this veritable harbingers of what ca: “ASAP was amazing. What your talent ’cause you never visited Los Angeles land- award for the ongoing work ASAP Live in LA last October a monster concert! I mean, know you may be able to do marks to tape segments, took that I’ve been doing for 11 turned out to be. Apl being here, Charice, Jessi- part in a Meet and Chat with good things about it. You World Vision as an ambas- ca Sanchez, and all these lucky ticket holders, re- can perform or raise funds Not the power-packed joint stars from the Philippines, sador,” said Ortiz-Luis. concert of superstars En- hearsed to perfection and for people who are sick,” I’m so happy to be able to be tirelessly shared their expe- The recognition came as a she said. rique Iglesias and Pitbull in introduced to them. It’s three riences and activities on wonderful surprise for the Staples Center, or the multi- hours of non-stop energy (goodnewspilipinas.com) teenager. cultural, multi-act Super Son- here. I can’t wait to see it on ico Festival brought by the Martina performed at the Filipi- TV.” “I was very excited because nos Making Waves Festival. teams of LAMC and Coachella (Continued on page22 )

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(Continued from page21 ) munity Empowerment Day. ABS- kicked off its 20th anniversary cele- ABS-CBN North America Managing CBN Integrated News and Current bration. Director Olivia De Jesus said: “ASAP “ASAP LIVE IN LA” brings Filipinos Affairs Head Ging Reyes presented Live in LA is topnotch entertainment the Proclamation to the crowd be- TFC’s first ever ambassador Martin as a means of connecting Filipinos social media for their millions of fore the show show while Valencia- Nievera, who performed with cur- together to celebrate their Filipinon- followers around the world. no and Nievera led a group that pre- rent ambassador Gary Valenciano at ess. And that has been the mission sented it anew to the audience. the gala back in March said about of TFC in building its relationship Promoting Filipino presence, the TFC: “When I was distributing TFC with its customers these past 20 City and County of Los Angeles tour- Meanwhile. ABS-CBN Lingkod Ka- flyers, it was just a concept, just an years.” ism and voter mobilization for the pamilya Foundation Chairman Gina idea, a big satellite dish. Twenty coming November elections also did Lopez made a sterling presentation years later it’s like the best thing “For us to have been able to be part not go unnoticed by the Office of the of her Philippine ecotourism pro- they’ve invented since the of the lives for the community for Mayor. Through the assistance of gram before the concert to remind balikbayan box.” this long, it’s just, I think, something Los Angeles Philippine Consul Gen- the audience to reconnect to the that’s really an inspiring thing, and I eral Leo Herrera Lim, Filipino Amer- homeland in a sustainable, progres- ABS-CBN President Charo Santos expect will go on for 20 more, and ican Service Group, Inc. Executive sive way. Concio saw the early days different- many more beyond my lifetime,” Director Susan Dilkes and West Val- ly. “I knew in my heart it was just a said ABS-CBN Global COO Raffy th ley Area Representative Max Reyes, Celebrating TFC’s 20 Anniver- matter of time, yes, because the Fili- Lopez. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is- sary pinos love artists, love entertain- sued a Proclamation making Octo- ment, and you know we’re one of Catch ASAP Live in LA on TFC world- For North America where TFC start- the happiest people on earth,” she wide on October 19 and 26. For ber 11, 2014 ABS-CBN The Filipino ed, ASAP Live in LA was the perfect Channel’s “ASAP Live in LA” Com- said. more information, visit TFC20.com/ bookend for the TFC 20 Gala that ASAP.∎

OCTOBER 2014 23 Sports TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Cathedral High’s Kobe Paras commits to UCLA basketball By Marcus Bass | Los Angeles Wave

Kobe Paras makes an acrobatic move before dunking on the play- ground basketball court. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times).

Paras played his last full sea- the only player ever to re- son of high school basketball ceive rookie of the year and with La Salle Greenhills, a MVP honors in the same sea- Kobe Paras, a junior from the Philippines, is a star player for Cathedral High. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles private all-boy’s Catholic son. After his career as a Times) school in Mandaluyong City, professional basketball play- Metro Manila, Philippines. er, Benjie became a popular Named after Los Angeles was invited to a Cathedral He is a teen heartthrob in his actor and businessman. “While all of this is new to Lakers superstar Kobe Bry- practice; the end result was home country. His stardom me, I realize that I can only Paras’ brother Andre has ant and known as the kid a scholarship offer made to in the Philippines is com- go to one college, so I felt it followed in their father’s who dunked on LeBron Paras on the spot. It only pared to that of Lebron was not necessary to contin- shoes, playing basketball James during a clinic, Cathe- took a few days for Paras to James here in the U.S., possi- ue the recruitment process and acting as well. dral High School’s 17-year- accept and fully commit to bly surpassed only by boxer with so many very good old Kobe Paras left his fami- the Bruins. His already Manny Pacquiao Despite the natural pedigree schools and coaches already ly in the Philippines to fur- astounding popularity for entertainment, Paras will Paras already had multiple at the table,” Paras said in a ther his education and bas- would undergo another ma- attempt to display more scholarship offers from Ari- statement released by Ca- ketball career in Southern jor upsurge. than his dunking ability this zona State, California, Fres- thedral. California. season for Cathedral. Paras For the moment Paras is fine no State, UC Santa Barbara Paras and his family in the and the Phantoms will get That decision seems to have with being known for his and UC Irvine. He was a cen- Philippines are separated by their first taste of action paid off for the 6-6 forward, immense athletic ability. His ter in his home country, but 7,500 miles, and while Kobe against San Diego’s Morse who announced last week he Twitter account is flooded displayed an elite level of is making a name for himself Tigers on Oct. 18 at Patrick had committed to UCLA for a with followers who caught quickness, shooting and in the states, his family is Henry High School. full athletic scholarship be- his jaw-dropping dunks that overall athleticism at the well known back home. fore playing a high school led to him winning an Inter- guard position last summer Only a junior, he won’t join game in the U.S. national Basketball Federa- for a traveling team in His father, Benjie, played in the Bruins basketball team tion dunk contest. Southern California. the Philippines professional until 2016.∎ UCLA Coach Steve Alford basketball league and was

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WEEKLY WEDNESDAY MASS & DEVOTIONS: 7:30 am * 9:30am * 12 noon, * 2:30pm * 5:05pm * 7:00pm Filipinos pray for safety of Pope Francis ahead of visit By CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE In September, reports surface that the Islamic State group announced it was targeting the Pope, possibly during his travels. In early October, Catapang said military intelligence offi- cials did not have infor- mation regarding any terror threat here to Pope Francis, but a Manila-based security analyst said the government should take the Islamic State A Filipino priest making waves in North Chicago, Rev. Leoncio S. fighters’ threat “very, very Santiago, MA, is the Chaplain of Pastoral Care Service at Captain seriously.” James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center. Photo by Waves. A worshipper holds a rosary inside the Basilica of the Holy Child in Tacloban, Philippines (CNS) In his message during the Mass, Catapang also enjoined Respect for the Elderly the military to include in The head of the Armed Forc- to also pray a rosary daily for their daily prayers kidnap es of the Philippines has or- the Pope’s safety when he victims they believe are being dered all military chaplains visits the Philippines held by Abu Sayyaf, a Mus- to dedicate their daily rosary from January 15 to 19. lims separatist group in for the safe visit of Pope Father Bernardo Odfina, a southern Philippines. The Francis to their country in military says the group is January. lieutenant colonel and acting armed forces chief chaplain, holding several foreign na- Gen Gregorio Catapang Jr said: “We are very much con- tionals, including Europeans gave the directive yesterday cerned for the successful visit and Asians. during a Mass at the military of the Holy Father, Pope Abu Sayyaf was a Muslim re- headquarters cathedral to Francis here in the Philip- bel splinter group that start- commemorate the 97th anni- pines; and as father of the ed in the early 1990s with versary of the date of the first AFP, General Catapang is re- money from al-Qaeda, but Marian apparition in Fatima, sponsible for leading the after funding dried up in the Portugal. whole armed forces in sup- early 21st century, the rebels Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI (left) speaks with Pope Francis during a porting the government’s In a statement, the military resorted to kidnappings for papal mass for elderly people at St. Peter's square at the Vatican. Ben- efforts to ensure the safe and edict appears occasionally in public occasions after resigning from the said his message also asked ransom and became notori- peaceful visit of the holy ous for beheadings and papacy that paved the way for Pope Francis' ascension. Pope Francis all Catholic service members pope.” denounced the neglect and abandonment of the old as “hidden eutha- bombings.∎ nasia.” He also said that homes for the elderly could not be allowed to become “prisons” where care took a back seat to business interests by Pope grants Manaoag shrine the title of those who run them. Photo by Tiziana Favi, AFP , a basilica is a church that has “The bishop, with the concur- ‘minor basilica’ been accorded special privileges rence of the episcopal confer- By Tina G. Santos by the Pope. ence of the given country, makes a petition to the Pope through Historical value pines from Jan. 15 to 19. the Sacred Congregation of Di- “Minor basilicas are significant vine Worship that the central The Manaoag shrine houses the churches in Rome and elsewhere church of his diocese be elevated image of Our Lady of the Rosary in the world that meet certain to the status and dignity of a of Manaoag, which most Catho- criteria and are given special minor basilica,” according to an lics believe is miraculous. ecclesiastical privileges,” a post article posted on the website. According to a CBCP post, the on the website says, citing the “A bishop may undertake such a shrine is also a parish church of 1989 Vatican document Domus petition through a widespread the Archdiocese of Lingayen- Ecclesiae. consensus in the diocese and Dagupan. The shrine is an affili- “Minor basilicas are traditionally among other bishops that the ate of the Papal Basilica of Santa named because of their antiqui- specific church plays a promi- Maria Maggiore in Rome. ty, dignity, historical value, archi- nent and significant role in the Spiritual benefits tectural and artistic worth, and/ religious life of the country and or significance as centers of wor- that the splendor of the liturgical FROM SHRINE TO BASILICAMINORE A procession during the Manaoag town Villegas said this means the spir- ship,” it says. “A basilica must ceremonies performed therein is fiesta in 2012 leaves the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag in Pan- itual benefits that one gains by ‘stand out as a center of active extraordinary.” gasinan province. WILLIE LOMIBAO/INQUIRER NORTHERN LUZON visiting the papal basilicas will and pastoral liturgy.’” also be received by those visiting Apart from the Manaoag shrine MANILA, Philippines–A few Shrine of Our Lady of Manaoag. the Shrine of Manaoag. The official website of Manila and Manila Cathedral in Intramu- months before his visit to the The Archdiocese of Lingayen- Cathedral, which has also been ros, other minor basilicas include “The devotion to Our Lady of Philippines, Pope Francis has Dagupan is immensely blessed,” named a minor basilica, says the Basilica de San Martin de Tours Manaoag has helped deepen the given the title “minor basilica” to Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop traditional manner by which a in Taal, Batangas province; San piety of many Catholics not only the Shrine of Our Lady of the Socrates Villegas, president of church is elevated to the rank of Sebastian Church in Quiapo, Ma- in Pangasinan but throughout Rosary of Manaoag in Pan- the Catholic Bishops’ Conference a minor basilica is through a peti- nila; Basilica del Santo Niño in the country,” the CBCP post said. gasinan province. of the Philippines (CBCP), said in tion by the bishop in whose dio- Cebu City; and Minor Basilica of his Twitter account.. the Black Nazarene in Quiapo. - “Pope Francis has granted the For Catholics, according to cese the church is found. www.stspeterandpaulbasilica.com (Philippine Daily Inquirer) title Minor Basilica to the Marian Pope Francis will visit the Philip- Petition to Pope

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Filipinos Making Waves presents WHERE ARE THEY NOW? 8:00 - 8:30pm Martina Ortiz-Luis given Mikey Bustos takes center OPM WAVES listen to the 70’s classic hits, original Pilipino music that we grew up with and Humanitarian Act Award stage on November 8, 2014 loved. in Toronto 8:30 - 9:00pm A Filipino-Canadian teenager was bestowed Philippine-based Mikey MGA ALON NG ATING BUHAY - Kuya a humanitarian act Bustos, the You Tuber, Nestor narrates life experiences of ordinary people award for sharing her Singer/Songwriter, Ac- as they go through the ups and downs of life— talents in various char- tor, Comedian and Ra- whether it be with family, on the job or with a special itable advocacies. someone. Replays at 10pm every Wed & Fri. dio DJ, will be back to Martina Ortiz-Luis his hometown Toronto Hawak Kamay looks like a typical 13- for a concert on Satur- day, November 8, 2014 Yeng Constantino year-old but she is al- ready a seasoned per- at the Korean Cultural Centre, located at 1133 former of many Great- Mikey Bustos Intro: G-Em Cadd9-C D Dsus Martina Ortiz-Luis er Toronto Area Leslie St.in Toronto. G Em Cadd9-C D events. A strong advo- The concert named ‘The Balikbayan Box’ is an cate for charity since age 6, Ortiz-Luis raises undertaking of the Appledrive Project Philip- funds for various causes like the Canadian Can- Verse1: pines Foundation, in cooperation with the Nyren cer Society, sick kids hospital’s Herbie Fund, Salon. Bustos is actively involved with the Apple- G Em typhoon Haiyan victims, and currently spon- drive Project, a campaign to educate indigent Minsan madarama mo sors three children. C9-C D Dsus children in the Philippines about healthy food Kay bigat ng problema Her charitable works and natural gifts in sing- habits, good personal hygiene and literacy. G Em C ing and performing led to her role as a World The concert is Mikey’s surprise ‘balikbayan box’ Minsan nahihirapan ka at nasasabing Vision Ambassador. for Toronto. It will feature a mix of comedy, mu- D "Di ko na kaya" “We wanted to work with Martina in our ‘Girl sic, originals, covers and parodies from his You Rising’ film to support young women around Tube Channel. For tickets, please call Nyren Sa- the world who are telling their story. Second lon at (416) 222-1701. Verse 2: part was our ‘No Child is For Sale’ campaign ***** Am G where she was the voice for children who are in Mikey Bustos was one of the main featured youth Tumingin ka lang sa langit situations where it is dirty, it’s dangerous and artists at the inaugural Filipinos Making Waves in C D very degrading,” said Paulette Kinmond, direc- Baka sakaling may masumpungan 2007 at Harbourfront Centre. He was the Youth Am G (Continued on page21 ) Waves awardee at the 2013 Filipinos Making Di kaya ako'y tawagin Waves Festival at Yonge-Dundas square. C D Malalaman mo kahit kailan Rommel Billanes - Making Waves in Victoria, BC

Chorus: G Hawak-kamay Em C Di kita iiwan sa paglakbay D Dito sa mundong walang katiyakan G Hawak-kamay Em C Di kita bibitawan sa paglalakbay Dsus pause G Em Sa mundo ng [1. kawalan || 2. kawalan ]

Verse 2: G Em Minsan nadarama mo C9-C D Ang mundo'y gumuho G Sa ilalim ng iyong mga paa Em Cadd9-C D At ang agos ng problema ay tinatangay ka

(Repeat Verse 2, Chorus 2nd ending)

Rommel Billanes with wife, Carol, and only child, 5th certs and has opened for artists Nora Aunor, David Pom- grader Sophia, spent their family vacation at Disneyland. eranz, to name a few. Bridge A former Mississauga resident, Rommel was one of the An avid photographer who had won several major pho- Em G C main artists of the 2009 Filipinos Making Waves Festival tography awards, Rommel currently holds a significant Wag mong sabihin nag-iisa ka D Em and is considered as one of its best. position at the Ministry of Defense and is stationed at Victoria, BC where the family had taken up residence. Laging isipin may makakasama He was also a choice performers of Mentor Prod. con- G C D Narito ako oh, narito ako

(Repeat Chorus to fade….) "Music is what feelings sound like"

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