Happy FILIPINOS MAKING Filipino Heritage VOL. 11 Month WaVes NO. 6 JUNE 2021 www.filipinosmakingwaves.com TORONTO, CANADA Celebrating our Filipino Heritage
The month of June is filled In a video posted on Filipi- with many celebrations. no Canadian National Con- gress, Canadian Prime Min- Filipino Heritage Month. ister Justin Trudeau hailed On October 31, 2018, the the contributions of Filipi- House of Commons unani- nos in communities in Can- mously passed M-155, a ada, citing over 837,000 private motion sponsored people with Philippine by MP Salma Zahid which origin living in Canada. declared the month of June as Filipino Heritage Month "For all of us, the month of in the whole of Canada. June is an opportunity to On June 1, Canadian leaders learn about your rich histo- from coast to coast hon- ry, to embrace your vibrant oured Filipino frontliners culture because everyday and their contribution to you make our country a The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, proudly the country's fight against better place to live in and holds the Philippine flag as he joins Philippine Ambassador Rodolfo Dia Robles and wife, Ms. even though we can't be Nora San Buenaventura, during the official flag raising ceremony in Ottawa, to commemorate COVID-19 pandemic as the 123rd anniversary of Philippine Independence Day. Minister Mendicino was also honoured they celebrate Filipino Her- together again this year by the Philippine Consulate General with the Quincentennial Award 2021 for the former's con- itage Month via online fes- (Continued on page4 ) tributions to the Filipino community. tivities.
Seniors Month Feature Toronto Hospital ICU free of Covid-19 patients for first time in 14 months Francisca Susano: 123-year-old Page 4 Filipina could be the world’s Philippines Asian Hate Duterte tells public: Jordan Clarkson ‘oldest living person’ Get Vaccinated or helps restore Die vandalized truck By Waves News Staff threatened life’s longevity among many individuals, Page 7 Page 5 Francisca Susano was born lola Francisca Susano nine months before the in- proves that a healthy life- Health Entertainment augural (June 12, 1898) style is actually the best declaration of Philippine defense against diseases Barrier-Free Celebrities who left, Independence. She cele- and aging. Surpassing Vaccine Clinic stayed and signed rd Jeanne Calment, who was brated her 123 birthday at Little Manila with ABS CBN on September 11, 2020. considered the oldest living
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June 2021 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 3 WAVES NEWS—CANADA Statement of PM Justin Trudeau Statement by Minister on Philippine Independence Day Chagger on Filipino Heritage Month “Today, we join the Filipino community in Canada and around the world to celebrate the 123rd anniversary of Philippine independence. Today marks the beginning of Filipino Heritage Month, an opportunity to highlight the invaluable contributions “Canada and the Philippines enjoy very strong people-to-people ties and a relation- that Canadians of Filipino descent have made to the so- ship built on shared priorities, including international trade, peace and security, and cial, economic and cultural fabric of Canada. gender equality. We also collaborate through various multilateral organizations, such as the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, the Association of Southeast Canada is home to nearly one million people of Filipino Asian Nations, and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. Nearly one million people descent, one of the fastest growing communities in the of Filipino descent live in Canada and make our country a better place every day. country. This month and beyond, let us recognize com- munities of Filipino descent and celebrate the important “Across the country, many members of the Filipino community have taken on essen- role they have played and continue to play in creating tial roles in the fight against the global COVID‑19 pandemic. Some have been on an open, diverse, and consciously more inclusive socie- the front lines, keeping Canadians safe and healthy, and caring for our most vulnera- ty. ble. I thank them for their courage and sacrifices during these difficult times. You have shown us the best of what it means to serve your community. As we continue our fight against the COVID-19 pandem- ic, let us both acknowledge and appreciate the contribu- “Today, and throughout June, as we mark Filipino Heritage Month, I invite all Canadi- tions made by Filipino communities across the country ans to recognize the significant contributions Filipino communities make to our coun- in many essential roles. Your hard work and resilience try. On behalf of the Government of Canada, I wish all those celebrating today a hap- are noticed and appreciated. py Independence Day. As Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, on be- “Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan!” half of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, I invite everyone from coast to coast to coast to learn more about the cul- ture and traditions of the Filipino community in Canada. Historic Day for Filipino Canadians Keep well and safe. Mabuhay Horwath's NDP marks first Filipino Heritage Month
QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath released the following statement marking Ontario's very first Filipino Heritage Month, a month now formally recog- nized thanks to a bill from Scarborough Southwest MPP Doly Begum, which was officially proclaimed just weeks ago:
"It is my immense honour to wish a very happy first Filipi- no Heritage Month to the Filipino community of Ontario.
Our province is home to over 337, 000 people of Filipino origin, and we owe a great deal to Filipino-Canadians for the tremendous contributions they have made and contin- ue to make to the social, cultural and economic fabric of Ontario.
I want to especially thank the work of those Filipino On- Canada’s House of Commons, on October 30, 2018, unanimously passed M-155, a motion tarians who are essential workers and have worked hard officially designating the month of June as Filipino Heritage Month across the country. MP to keep Ontarians safe and healthy, and to keep the prov- Salma Zahid—Scarborough Centre sponsored the motion that led to the declaration on a fed- eral level. ince moving, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Going forward, the month of June will be a significant oc- casion to celebrate the history and achievements of the Statement from Scarborough Filipino community, as it marks the important Philippines Southwest NDP MPP Doly Begum Independence Day on June 12. Thank you to the individuals and organizations that have I am very honoured to have had the support and blessings of the Filipino community worked to make this important initiative a reality, and over the past year as they worked with my office to ensure the passage of Bill-217: An to Scarborough Southwest MPP Doly Begum, who Act to Proclaim the Month of June Filipino Heritage Month in Ontario. brought this exciting bill forward.
Throughout the past year, I have had the wonderful fortune of getting to work with many On behalf of Ontario's NDP, a very happy Filipino Heritage members of the Filipino community, including leaders, elders, and youth, to make this Month to all." bill and this commemoration a reality.
Filipino Heritage Month must be marked as a celebration of the vibrant Filipino commu- nity here in Ontario, but also a reminder to acknowledge the immense contributions of The achievements and Filipino-Canadians. contributions of the global
This year, especially, many Filipino Canadians have been on the front lines fighting to Filipinos are more than enough keep Ontarians safe and protected. As we celebrate the wonderful culture and this com- reasons to celebrate… munity, we must also actively work towards building awareness and solutions for the challenges and barriers that Filipino-Canadians face in Ontario. I am humbled to have the privilege of working with the Filipino community, and repre- FILIPINOS MAKING WAVES senting the many Filipino-Canadians in my riding of Scarborough Southwest. Mabuhai!”
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Undocumented caregivers, Toronto hospital they are unseen among us ICU free of COVID- By Faye Arellano 19 patients for first
Maria, 35, arrived in Cana- time in 14 months da a decade ago under the defunct Live-in Caregiver’s Program. Her initial em- Katherine DeClerq “Thank you for your hard work. I feel like I’m going to ployer changed her mind TORONTO -- A Toronto hos- cry now,” a staff member is about hiring her and imme- pital network says that one heard saying. “Today, we are diately released Maria on of its intensive care units has COVID-free.” her first week. zero COVID-19 patients for the first time in more than 14 Just a day earlier, Toronto It took Maria about seven months. months to find a new em- Western Hospital—another hospital within UHN— ployer who was willing to The University Health Net- announced that it was clos- do the required paper- work (UHN) posted the good ing its COVID-19 unit. work. This time, Maria en- news on social media dured almost two years of Wednesday night, saying the Infectious disease expert Dr. abusive working conditions Medical Surgical Intensive Abdu Sharkawy, who works and unfair treatment be- Care Unit (MSICU) has been at the hospital, said that To- the table” cleaning jobs legal status because of vari- fore deciding to escape treating COVID-19 patients ronto Western Hospital has that paid $12 an hour. She ous reasons. There are from her new employer. since March 26, 2020. cared for 1,698 patients with would ask people or check those who are refused be- COVID-19 since January “This is the first time the “I was hired as a nanny for community billboards for cause they did not meet the 2020. a toddler and yet I was also menial work opportunities. two-year work experience MSICU at Toronto General expected to do all the requirement within the does not have any COVID The number of hospitalized housework. At first, I did For the last four years, Ma- prescribed time period. Patients,” the hospital net- COVID-19 patients in Ontario work said. “We are very not mind despite the heavy ria has been working as a Others are able to file ap- has significantly declined grateful for the extraordi- chores, long work hours caregiver for a family. Ma- plications for PR only to be since the height of the pan- nary MSICU team.” and insults I received from ria has continued to fill a refused because of missing demic’s third wave, in which job that she originally took information, lapse of time about 900 people were being my female employer, ” she Along with the congratulato- on when she first set foot and some other reasons treated for the disease in in- said. She always got in ry note, the hospital posted a in Canada. tensive care. trouble with her employer beyond their control. video of their staff clapping when Maria would priori- Maria is just one of the and cheering after hearing As of Wednesday, 377 pa- tize taking care of the tod- These days, many caregiv- many non-status caregiv- the news. tients are in intensive care. dler before doing the ers are losing legal status ers. They perform the same ctvnews.ca housework. specifically because of the chores that regular caregiv- two requirements- post- ers do, but they do not Celebrating our ferent ways to celebrate the “She was obssessed with a secondary education and country’s independence. spotless house and would have protection and they language proficiency- that Filipino Heritage constantly check the sur- live in constant fear and were first introduced by Filipinos continue to re- (Continued from page1 ) faces for dust,” Maria re- vulnerability. then Conservative Immi- member how their forefa- called. “Sometimes she gration Minister Chris Alex- thers stood up to challenge Undocumented caregivers that's still worth celebrat- even wanted me to vacuum ander in 2014 when the more than a century ago to are exposed to all kinds of ing," said Trudeau. the floor while holding the LCP was reformed. defend the country’s free- abuse and exploitation. baby in my arms,” she said. In the same video presenta- dom, What was then a decades- tion, Ambassador Rodolfo It is a fact that Canada re- Maria tried numerous old caregiver program that Robles of Philippine Embas- Filipinos all over the world lies on foreign caregivers times to leave her employ- guaranteed an automatic sy in Canada joined the cele- usually hold grand celebra- to take care of their chil- er, but her employer would permanent path for partici- bration of Filipino Heritage tions of the Philippine Inde- dren, elderly and loved not accept her resignation. pants in exchange for the Month as he urged his com- pendence prior to the coro- ones with disability. When Maria finally mus- kind of work that few Ca- patriots to continue to show navirus disease 2019 (Covid nadians are willing to do, the good culture and morals -19) pandemic. tered the courage to escape These caregivers are need- the deplorable working was drastically altered to a of Filipinos. ed at homes, hospitals or Etched in the minds of Fili- conditions, she had no idea purely foreign temporary long-term care facilities to pinos is the significance of that she would end up in a workers’ stream. Many other events are cele- render vital services to Ca- June 19 as they celebrate the more precarious situation. brated in the whole month nadian families. In 2019, two new caregiver of June. Prior to the pan- birthday of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, pilot programs were again demic, throngs of LGBT visi- Philippines’ national hero. Hoping to complete the By employing caregivers, launched this time by the tors cross the Canadian bor- required two-year work Canadians leave their Liberal government. The ders to participate in the June 20 is Father’s Day experience in order to ap- homes for work with peace Labour Market Impact As- many events scheduled for ply for permanent resi- of mind and confidence Father's Day is observed on sessment was scrapped Pride Month. Since the on- dence status, Maria took a that their young children the third Sunday of June. It under these two new pilots set of Covid-19 pandemic, job in King City, Ontario are being taken care of. honors all fathers, grandfa- and work permits became among the many restrictions With Canada’s ageing pop- thers, great-grandfathers, However, by the time that occupation-specific making that our health experts im- ulation, the need for care at and father figures for their the new employer was able it easier to participants to posed was the cancellation home, long-term facilities contribution. Happy Fa- to obtain the Labour Mar- change employer. These of many large gathering and hospital will only con- ther’s Day. ket Opinion, Maria’s work two particular changes events with large gather- tinue to grow. Canadians ings. permit had expired. She made the caregiver pro- Canada Multiculturalism with disabilities also bene- enlisted the help of a law- gram more favourable to Day fit from the care and sup- June 12: Philippine Inde- yer to restore her work participants. port of a dedicated caregiv- pendence Day permit and her legal status, On June 26 at 6pm, TFC in er. but to no avail. But when Covid-19 pan- It has been 123 years ago partnership with MYX and demic hit in early 2020, the PLACA will present, “All For Most foreign caregivers are since the Philippines has By 2014, Maria was al- pilot program failed to One” livestream event fea- successful in transitioning been freed from the clout of ready accustomed to living show the success story turing celebrated artists to being permanent resi- Western power, and yet, and working in the shad- from the Philippines and dents. However, there are Filipinos here and abroad ows. She took on “under (Continued on page6 ) Canada. those who have lost their never forget to look for dif-
June 2021 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 5 FILIPINOS MAKING FILIPINOS PROUD Utah Jazz player Jordan Clarkson Saso's victory extends helps restore Filipino food truck Asian dominance in after anti-Asian vandalism women's golf
A food truck that serves Fili- pino food in Utah received an assist from Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson, after it was vandalized with anti-Asian messages on June 7.
The Yum Yum Food Truck was spray-painted with rac- ist graffiti, an incident that drew attention in Salt Lake City.
"We are not going to have hatred stop us from sharing Yuka Saso lifts the U.S. Women's Open trophy with her father, our culture. Thank you for Masakazu Saso, after her first major tournament victory. all the people reaching out. We are just so hurt right now," the owners of the food TAKAYOSHI KUSHIDA, became the first Asian-born truck posted on their Face- Nikkei senior staff writer player to win the LPGA book page. TOKYO -- Yuka Saso's victo- Championship in the U.S. In They soon received an out- ry at the U.S. Women's Open 2010, Ai Miyazato became pouring of support from The vandalized Yum Yum truck. Championship kept the title the first Japanese woman to their community -- including in Asia's hands for the fifth rise to the top of the world's ranking, taking over the ti- Clarkson, who is Filipino- On Twitter, Clarkson said the "All the other food trucks straight year. American and has played for incident was something that might be jealous because the tle from Shin. the Philippine national team "deeply" hurt him, and ex- longest line here is for Yum The Filipino-Japanese play- in the 2018 Asian Games. pressed solidarity with the Yum," said Layton City Coun- er came close to giving up Saso's win in the U.S. Open Clarkson is the only current Filipino community in Utah. cilman Clint Morris. the crown to Lexi Thomp- shows that the third time is player of Filipino descent in son, who was poised to be- the charm for players active the NBA "Love is more powerful than The food truck owners come the first American in in the LPGA of Japan Tour. hate," he tweeted. thanked Utah Jazz guard Jor- five years to win the U.S. Both Mamiko Higa and dan Clarkson and the commu- Open. Shibuno led in the prelimi- Clarkson also said he intends nity for their outpouring sup- nary rounds in the 2019 to stop by soon to get a meal port . ∎ But the worm turned on the and 2020 editions, respec- from the food truck. back nine when Thompson tively, before losing in the carded a heartbreaking bo- final round. The owners of the food truck gey on the 18th hole, giving expressed their gratitude for Saso the opening to putt in For 19-year-old Saso and Clarkson's support. Accord- others born around the ing to a local report, Clark- a 10-foot birdie for the win. year 2000, either they or son offered to pay for the Jordan Clarkson their parents idolized "Ai- repairs caused by the van- Over the past decade, eight chan" when she competed "It has been an emotional dalism as well as the new Asians have won the U.S. few days. The love and sup- wrap for the truck. They Women's Open, with South in the U.S.-based LPGA tour. port that we got from all of have also been offered to Korea producing six win- It could be said that Miyaza- you has been deeply heart- come and sell their food at ners. The East Asian coun- to, with her petite 154-cm felt. My family can't thank Jazz games next season. try's dynasty traces back to frame, inspired a long line you guys enough. Special 1998, when Pak Se-ri be- of golf prodigies. thanks to Utah Jazz's Jordan Utah's "World Famous" Yum came the youngest winner Clarkson and Dan from Iden- Yum Food Truck started cook- at the time at age 20, trig- At 21, Patty Tavatanakit of tity Graphx for the new ing again June 12. People gering a golf boom in the Thailand completely domi- look," they said. came out in droves Saturday region. nated the ANA Inspiration, to support the truck and get a a major tournament in the The newly-painted food taste of their food at the Salt DJ Flux in a 2016 photo in Shin Ji-yai and Ahn Sun-ju LPGA tour. During the four- truck now bears the design Lake City Philippine Inde- one of Jordan Clarkson’s are considered "Pak Se-ri's day stretch in April, she av- of the Philippine flag. pendence Day celebration. visits to Toronto. kids" for their performanc- eraged 323 yards per drive. es in the Ladies Profession- Tavatanakit is the second al Golf Association of Japan Thai winner of a major Tour. women's tourney since Ari- ya Jutanugarn won the Brit- Shin in particular led the ish Open in 2016 and the U.S. LPGA in terms of tour U.S. Open in 2018. money won in 2009. The next year, she briefly be- Just like young Japanese came the world's top- players look up to Miyazato, ranked women's golfer. Tavatanakit was inspired Shin later left the LPGA to by the dominance displayed play in Japan and be closer by the Jutanugarn sisters, to her family. Ariya and Moriya. Tav- atanakit honed her skills on Japanese players have been golf courses recently built knocking on the door as in Thailand. well. Hinako Shibuno won the Women's British Open "Unlike Japan, which has a in 2019, becoming the first lot of old courses, Japanese woman to win a [Thailand] has built modern courses that match specifi- The newly restored truck at the Salt Lake City Philippine Independence event. major tournament since 1977, when Hisako Higuchi (Continued on page 6)
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Francisca Susano, ments. Manila inaugurates 123-yr-old Filipina, She has a penchant for ...world’s oldest playing the harmonica eve- first Muslim cemetery ry morning. At times, she (Continued from page1 ) wakes up between mid- night and 1 a.m. and plays person at the age of 122 the instrument, a good ex- years and 164 days, Susano ercise for her lungs. will be turning 124 years old this September 11. Her grandmother’s diet is a big factor in reaching her The Guinness organization age, she said. Merlene reportedly acknowledged shared that lola Francisca avoids using additives and receipt of lola Francisca’s Lola Francisca loves to play documents needed to certi- the harmonica prefers eating vegetables fy that she is indeed the and honey. Raised as a oldest living person in the the oldest will also be turn- farmer, her grandmother world. ing a hundred this year! practices eating on time which is a contributing fac- Having lived 123 years, lola Merlene Susano is one of tor to her good health. Francisca has experienced lola Francisca’s first- many things that we can generation grandchildren. The secret to her long life only read about in history She is the daughter of lola includes a healthy lifestyle books today. She has lived Francisca’s 11th child out (diet mainly consisting of through the reigns of all the of 14. Currently, the 123- vegetables and a little meat PHOTO FROM MAYOR ISKO MORENO DOMAGOSO FACEBOOK presidents of the Philip- year-old grandmother al- with no pork) and a posi- tive outlook in life. She says pines – yes, since Emilio ready has over a hundred By Lea Devio munity's struggles to bury that abstinence from alco- Aguinaldo’s presidency in grandchildren from the the deceased, noting the hol also played a big role in 1899 up to this year’s first to the fourth genera- THE City of Manila inaugu- lack of proper burial living such a healthy and Duterte administration. She tion in her family. rated on Monday its first grounds in the capital city." was born before the Philip- long life. Muslim Cemetery and Cul- pines gained independence Merlene is personally at- tural Hall as a tribute to "We offer this tangible edi- Lola Francisca is the living and witnessed both World tending to her grandmoth- Muslims who brought great fice and site as a manifesta- proof of the adage that Wars. er, using her experience as honor to the city. tion of how the city honors goes: health is wealth. And a midwife from working in and respects the culture Aside from the COVID-19 if we, Filipinos, would like Singapore. The 2,400 square-meter and tradition of its forefa- to get through this pan- pandemic, lola Francisca cemetery will also serve as thers with Islamic ances- demic, the way she sur- has also survived the small- What’s the Secret to a a symbol to remind the try," Vice Mayor Ma. Shei- vived through all the his- pox pandemic in the early Long Life according to youth and generations to lah "Honey" Lacuna-Pangan 1900s, the cholera pan- toric events and pandemic Lola Francisca Susano? come of the capital city's said. demic in 1905, and the that threatened the world, "history, culture and tradi- According to reports, Lola we have to be more con- Spanish Flu pandemic of tion," Manila Mayor Mayor Muslim Affairs Bureau Di- Susana is still able to speak scious as well with our diet 1918. Francisco "Isko Moreno" rector Shey Sakaluran Mo- fluently and walk. (ready to say goodbye to Domagoso said. hammad and other local Lola Francisca’s Family those chips and indulgence officials attended the inau- Aside from her grand- to junk food) and keep a Domagoso said "the ceme- guration ceremony. What’s very interesting is mother’s age, Merlene said healthy lifestyle by regular- tery was built as a way to that, living such long life they are amazed at how ly doing some exercise and address the Muslim com- (manilatimes.net) runs through her family as lola Francisca can still keeping a positive outlook eight of her fourteen chil- clearly hear things and in life. ∎ dren are still alive. In fact, even play musical instru- Undocumented fix, innovative solution to address the plight of un- Caregivers are un- documented caregivers and parents her aspiration of land and China's Feng Saso’s victory seen among us fill the shortage of essential becoming the world's best Shanshan taking silver and workers especially during extends Asian golfer, prompting her move bronze, respectively. Ha- (Continued from page4 ) the pandemic. dominance in golf back to the Philippines rukyo Nomura of Japan with her father. ranked just behind the which many hoped for. As a These out-of-status care- medalists in fourth place. givers are already in Cana- "We did it to make a child's result, immigration targets (Continued from page5 ) are not being met. This also da. They have made contri- dream come true," said her Fans will be watching to prompted Immigration butions to its economy and father, Masakazu Saso. see whether Saso can break Minister Marco Mendicino paid taxes before losing cations with U.S. tours," South Korea's near- to create a pathway to PR their status. They are vul- said Hiroyuki Fujita, a win- The younger Saso trained monopoly on the winner's for some 90,000 interna- nerable and have limited ning Japanese professional closely and furiously with podium to take home the tional students and foreign resources to regularize golfer. her father until she at- Philippines' first Olympic workers. And yet, some their status. An amnesty is tained the coveted U.S. gold medal, or whether 6,000 caregivers who have a means to regularize non- Saso, born in 2001 to a Fili- Open championship in Nasa Hataoka of Japan -- applied for PR will not like- status caregivers that has pina mother and a Japanese seemingly record time. who missed out on her first ly know their fate until De- not been tried and tested father, practiced golf in her major tournament win before. This unprecedented birthplace of the Philip- When golf returned to the Sunday after losing to Saso cember, 2021. time may be an opportune pines, another country 2016 Olympics in Rio de in a playoff -- will avenge In the meantime, there’s is time to consider and imple- blessed with a superior Janeiro after a 112-year that defeat in Tokyo. a vast number of caregivers ment a policy that will be environment for training in hiatus, competitors from who will certainly remain both compassionate for the Asia and Oceania dominat- Either way, Asia's grip on the sport. on the margins of society. A vulnerable and at the same ed the women's competi- women's golf looks likely new pathway is needed to time a practical means for Although Saso moved brief- tion. South Korea's Park In- to remain unbroken .∎ regularize these non-status Canada to continue to grow ly to Japan at four, five bee won the gold medal, caregivers and put them its economy and build com- years later she told her with Lydia Ko of New Zea- back on track. An amnesty munities. ∎ program may be the quick-
June 2021 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 7 WAVES NEWS—PHILIPPINES Duterte tells public: Get vaccinated or die
ang bayaran mo at ma- survey conducted from April yesterday. ghanap ka na ng pwesto sa 28 to May 2 indicated that sementeryo. Ganyan ‘yan eh. only 32 percent of Filipinos The initial batch of 500 vac- Ayaw ninyong magpabakuna? were willing to be inoculated cines for PNP members un- Patay kayo sigurado (I will against COVID. der the A4 category were repeat: if you do not get vac- given to Camp Crame and the cinated, you would really die. A third of the respondents, National Capital Regional So plan your life, buy your 33 percent of them, were not Police Office, which received coffin, have yourself cremat- willing to avail themselves of 200 doses each, and 50 each ed. Determine how much you the pandemic shots while 35 to the Special Action Force will pay and find a slot in the percent were unsure about and Aviation Security Group. cemetery. That’s the way it the matter. is. You do not want to be vac- More doses will be supplied cinated? You will surely Officials have given assur- to the police force as more die),” he added. ance that all vaccines ap- vaccines are expected to ar- proved by food and drug reg- rive in the coming months. President Duterte said the government has done everything it Duterte said the government ulators are safe and effective could to convince people to avail themselves of the vaccines, could not provide for those against COVID. More than 26,000 PNP mem- but others still refuse to do so. Presidential Communications bers contracted COVID since Facebook page who do not want to get vac- cinated with medicines that They said all vaccine brands last year, with 71 dying from could protect the recipient the virus. Alexis Romero are not part of the national “Sabi nga ‘pag nabili ‘yong against severe and critical (The Philippine Star) budget. lahat ng bakuna, sobra, kasi COVID and prevent hospitali- At present, the PNP has maraming tumatanggi (Once “You can say that you can be zation and death. 1,942 active cases. MANILA, Philippines — Pres- all the needed vaccines are brought to the hospital. But ident Duterte has advised purchased, there would be the rich can buy all the medi- AFP, PNP vaccine rollout Meanwhile, the Armed Forc- people who refuse to get vac- excess supply because many cines that are very expen- es of the Philippines (AFP) cinated against COVID to buy refuse to be inoculated),” sive,” he said. The Philippine National Po- has resumed the vaccination their coffins or prepare their Duterte said during a pre- lice (PNP) has started its im- rollout for its personnel at cremation plans as they recorded public address on “If that (medicine) is funded munization against COVID Camp Aguinaldo. would surely die of the virus. Monday. under a contingency fund, it’s for its frontline personnel or possible. But for now, I will those belonging to the A4 As of June 11, a total of Duterte said the government “Now ulitin ko ulit. ‘Pag hindi tell you, to those who do not category. 34,978 AFP personnel re- has done everything it could ka nagpabakuna, mamama- want to be vaccinated or are ceived their first dose of Si- to convince people to avail tay ka talaga. So planuhin mo afraid to be vaccinated, good- PNP chief Gen. Guillermo novac vaccine, while 34,390 themselves of the vaccines, na ‘yong buhay mo kung bye to you. That’s what you Eleazar received his first got their second dose. but others still refuse to do paano pagdating ng deserve. Goodbye,” he added. dose of China-made vaccine so. panahon... Bili ka ng kabaong Sinovac during a ceremonial (Continued on page8 ) o magpasunog ka. Magkano A Social Weather Stations vaccination at Camp Crame
Page 8 June 2021 Filipinos Making WAV ES PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL OF TORONTO NEWS
Consul General Orontes V. Castro Philippine Consulate Meets Virtually MPP Doly Begum General in Toronto who Sponsored Bill 217 “Filipino Promotes Province Heritage Month Act” of Batangas, Hosts Cooking Demo by Celebrity Chef
Toronto, 26 May 2021 – A effect on 20 May 2021. during the 2018 provincial one-on-one virtual meeting election and was recently was held today between The Filipino Heritage Month appointed to a new critic Consul General Orontes Cas- Act of the Province of Ontar- role for Citizenship, Foreign tro and Member of Provin- io, as in the earlier Filipino Credentials, and Immigra- cial Parliament Doly Begum. Heritage Month Motions tion Services, which comes The purpose of the meeting passed by the City of Toron- as the NDP warns of a dire is for Consul General Castro to in November 2017 and by shortage of healthcare pro- the House of Commons of to express his and the Filipi- fessionals during the pan- Philippine Celebrity Chef Myrna Segismundo no community’s apprecia- the Parliament of Canada in demic. It is a new portfolio tion officially and personally October 2018, “recognizes that looks into foreign cre- TORONTO, 21 May 2021 - to ASEAN Ambassador and for MPP Begum’s sponsor- the positive impact that the dentials held by many new Close to 500 people tuned in Mrs. Noel Servigon, mem- ship of Bill 217, otherwise Filipino Canadian communi- Canadians seeking employ- to the Philippine Consulate bers of the Diplomatic Corps known as the “Filipino Her- ty has made and continues to ment for which they are General in Toronto’s online and Consular Corps in To- itage Month Act” of the make in Ontario and qualified, instead of taking event “Conversations on the ronto and the Philippines, Province of Ontario. throughout the rest of Cana- on underemployed work. As Province of Batangas and Filipino Canadian govern- da and the world, as well as a Bangladeshi Canadian im- Filipino Cuisine”. ment officials such as To- The Bill was first introduced the countless economic con- migrant, MPP Begum values by MPP Begum on 20 Octo- tributions the Filipino com- ronto Health Officer Dr. Ei- that Ontario provides equal Viewers were treated to in- ber 2020. She fought for its munity has made to Ontario leen De Villa and Manitoba and equitable opportunities formative and delighful passage from the First Read- for generations.” MLA Malaya Marcelino, and for those who are newcom- messages from Philippine ing, onto the Second Read- the members of the Filipino ers and immigrants. She ex- Ambassador to Canada H.E. ing and Third Reading on 13 MPP Begum is among the community and mainstream pressed continued support Rodolfo D. Robles, Batangas May 2021 when it was car- young generation of Canadi- Canadians, and other guests to the Filipino community. Governor Hermilando I. ried out, until it received ans elected to the Legisla- from the academic, religious ∎ Mandanas, Batangas Tour- Royal Assent and came into tive Assembly of Ontario and culinary communities ism Officer Sylvia M. Marasi- and the media. gan, American Diver and Duterte: Get the faithful to get vaccinated itual preparations for the Underwater Photographer against the virus. installation of Advincula, Mike Bartick, and highlight- Vaccinated or Die which started yesterday ed by a cooking demonstra- Advincula will be installed as morning. tion from renowned Philip- the 33rd archbishop of the pine Celebrity Chef Myrna (Continued from page7 ) Archdiocese of Manila on Pabillo said the preparations Segismundo. June 24. started with a “prayer of Records show that 3,339 gratitude for the gift of our doses of AstraZeneca vac- Meanwhile, Balanga Bishop new archbishop” which was Ruperto Santos also an- cines have been delivered to held yesterday shortly after Hermilando I. Mandanas, military treatment facilities nounced on social media that the post-communion prayer Batangas Governor in Luzon, the Visayas and he is fully vaccinated against of the mass. Mindanao as of June 10. COVID, saying he received his The webinar was the Com- second dose of the vaccine He urged parishes to organ- mon Cultural Project of the Fully vaccinated last month. ize charitable activities such Philippine Embassy and as feeding programs and dis- Rodolfo D. Robles, Philip- Philippine Consulates Gen- Jose Cardinal Advincula is In another development, the tribution of food bags or gift pine Ambassador to Canada eral in Calgary, Toronto now fully vaccinated against CBCP said the Commission checks for families who were (Sentro Rizal Toronto) and COVID, a few weeks before on Catechesis and Education greatly affected by the pan- Chef Segismundo taught Vancouver, and in celebra- he officially assumes his post of the Archdiocese of Manila demic. viewers how to make Filipi- as archbishop of the Archdio- prepared a short catechetical tion of the National Heritage no Chicken and Pork Adobo, cese of Manila, the Catholic video presentation on the He said Caritas Manila would Month and Quincentennial and Beef Caldereta. Bishops’ Conference of the topics for the installation of distribute P50 million worth Commemorations in the Philippines (CBCP) reported Advincula. of gift certificates for 50,000 Philippines. Among the noted esteemed yesterday. families in different parishes. Manila apostolic administra- – Emmanuel Tupas, Mi- guests were Madame Maria Consul General Orontes V. Advincula received his sec- tor Bishop Broderick Pabillo chael Punongbayan, Rob- Lourdes “Louie” Barcelon Castro served as moderator ond dose of the unnamed encouraged Catholics to par- ertzon Ramirez Locsin, Madame Nora San of the webinar. ∎ vaccine last month. He urged ticipate in the nine-day spir- Buenaventura Robles, PH Permanent Representative
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Let’s all celebrate
Happy 123rd Philippine Independence Day!
Salma Zahid
Member of Parliament Scarborough Centre
SalmaZahid15 @SalmaZahid15
website: SalmaZahid.libparl.ca
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June 2021 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 13 RELIGIOUS INSPIRATIONS Pope’s June prayer intention: ‘The beauty of Marriage’
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of June, and invites everyone to pray for those preparing for marriage, which is “a vocation born from the heart.”
By Devin Watkins Christian community. wedding, is a priority,” says Dr. Ga- “In a secularized society that no briella Gambino, the Undersecre- longer believes in marriage,” says “Is it true, what some people say— “May they grow in love, with gen- tary of the Dicastery for Laity, Fam- Dr. Gambino, “we must proclaim that young people don’t want to get erosity, faithfulness and patience,” ily, and Life. the strength and power of the sac- married, especially during these he prays. “Because a great deal of rament as a vocation and show that difficult times?” patience is necessary in order to She adds that the Church can help family relationships can have a love.” young Catholics understand the salvific value for people and be a Pope Francis opens a video accom- presence of Christ in their daily path to holiness. It is a matter of panying his prayer intention for the He closes his video with a brief re- lives by building on the meaning concretely bringing Christ into the month of June with that question. minder: “But it’s worth it, eh?” Baptism. lives of families.” vaticannews.va He goes on to admit that marriage ‘Year of the Family’ is a “demanding journey” which can be complicated at times. But he The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Net- Happy 30th Wedding Anniversary adds that “getting married and work, which prepares “The Pope sharing one’s life is something Video” each month, released a beautiful.” press statement accompanying the prayer intention. “And on this life-long journey, the husband and wife aren’t alone,” The communique recalls that the says the Pope. “Jesus accompanies Church is currently marking the them.” “Special Year of the Family”, which kicked off on 19 March 2021. Vocation of love
Pope Francis then reflects on the importance of the Sacrament of Marriage rates, says the statement, Marriage, and its centrality in the have plummeted around the world life of the Church and of those who since 1972, while divorce rates undertake this path. have skyrocketed and the age at which people marry has grown “Marriage isn’t just a ‘social’ act,” steadily. he notes. “It’s a vocation that’s born from the heart, a conscious deci- These trends have likely worsened sion for the rest of one’s life that since the outbreak of the Covid-19 requires specific preparation.” pandemic.
And the Pope urges everyone to Finding Christ in daily life remember that God has a dream for us, which is love. In this context, the Church is called to accompany young people as they Community support discover their vocation to marriage.
Finally, the Pope invites Catholics “Preparing young people and en- to pray for young people preparing gaged couples for a real vocation, Tony and Nancy Mendoza celebrated their 30 years of marriage on for marriage with the support of a not just for the celebration of a June 1st. Right photo shows the couple with their first grandchild, 5 year-old Damian.
Patron Saint of Canada Patron Saint of husbands St. Joseph Patron Saint of workers Patron Saint of homes Pray for us Patron Saint of the universal church Patron Saint of the dying Patron Saint of families
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REMEMBERING Filipinos Making Waves gets JESS CABRIAS—The Quincentennial Award 2021 Filipino-Canadian In celebration this June of Community’s “Gentle the 123rd Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Giant” Independence and the annu- al Filipino Heritage Month, as well as the Quincentennial Commemorations of the Philippines, Sentro Rizal To- ronto of the Philippine Con- sulate General organized a Tribute to Filipino Canadian and Canadian Individuals, Community Organizations and Government Agencies who have supported the Teresa and Mon Torralba, Filipinos Making Waves Philippine Consulate General for the past years, even with the COVID-19 pandemic.
The theme for this year’s Philippines Independence Day celebration is: Kalayaan 2021: Diwa ng Kalayaan sa Pagkakaisa at Paghilom ng Bayan (Spirit of Freedom in Unity and National Healing).
In a virtual programme held June 12 and streamed via the Consulate General’s official The late Jess Cabrias, Filipino Canadian Among the awardees are (L_-R) Balita publisher Tess website and Facebook page, leader, advocate, and journalist in Toronto, Cusipag and veteran entertainment writer Baby K Jimenez Ontario Filipinos Making Waves was given the Quincentennial Congratulations to all 2021 Quincentennial awardees By: Tony A. San Juan Juan, what I thought I was capable Award 2021. OCT-Retired. of, and for all the laughs and love." The spring month of May sea- strength of character, the pandemic. Jess was a high bration beauty pageants. sonally brings showers and Karen Pascual-Binaday, the boldness of will and determi- school graduate of Manila's good vibes to most Canadians. former PIDC president and nation, the true traits of resil- San Sebastian College(1961) For his numerous communi- For the members of the Fili- TRF lifestyle reporter on her iency among Bicolanos. I and a B.S.B.A. holder from ty service, Jess Cabrias re- pino Canadian community in FB page, wrote: "I couldn't admired his charisma and his the University of the East ceived the Knights of Rizal Ontario, specifically on May think of the words to honour unique manner of dealing (1967). Before immigrating "Golden Meritorious Cross" 3, 2021, what brings to mind him appropriately. He was with people. With his re- to Canada with his family in award in 2006. "Outstanding and heart is the one-year opinionated, stubborn, fierce, markable achievements, he the early 70s, he served for Canadian" recognition in anniversary of community funny and so much more. I'm remained humble. Manoy 10 years as a Special Assis- 2000 and "Certificate of Con- leader, pioneer, and elder glad we connected many Jess will be remembered for tant to the General Manager gratulations and Apprecia- Jess Cabrias's passing into years ago and it was the start his encouraging words, moti- of Government Service Insur- tion" from John Bitove ( CEO) the world beyond. Remem- of my path in community vating wisdom, and his hu- ance System (GSIS). In To- for contributions to Toron- bering the "gentle giant" apt- service. I will forever be morous discourses. He is a ronto, he was the Philippine to's Bid for the 2008 Olympic ly, poignantly, and affection- grateful for all he's taught true leader who has both Airline's sales manager, from and Paralympic Games, ately is admittedly hard to me, all the times he defended integrity and identity." 1978 to 1981 and worked at amongst other meritorious elucidate and expound but and supported me. Thank Canada Post, retiring after 17 citations. here are some statements you, Boss." years of service. written for him endearingly Married to May Capobres, and respectfully. Following Joe Damasco, KOR Regional His volunteer service in the they were blessed with 4 are tributes I captured remi- Commander-Canada and Filipino Canadian communi- children – Mitch (Nicole niscing and evoking the long-time friend, had posted ty includes being a radio Mouck), Jennifer (Gary many beautiful and wonder- this: "Salamat sa kaalaman host & producer of Talaka- Mckoy), Mirco (Tricia Dixon), ful memories, albeit curtly, na bahagi sa pamana ni Sir yan Radyo Filipino show; and Jema (Mic Gruber) and that Ka Jess had embedded Jess....an ardent brother founder and first president proudly blessed more with 7 with the gentle of the heart, Knight of Rizal, an ally in of BCCA; charter member grandchildren – Keera, Da- on his "2 angels" and two search of truth in journalism and vice-president of PPCO; vid, and Charlotte Cabrias, good friends. who brings the best of our columnist of Atin Ito newspa- Chelsea and Ashlea Mckoy, people, a legacy of laughter per; consultant of One Philip- Makayla Jess Cabrias and Karen Tan, the popular and friendship, a compas- pine News magazine; chapter Leonora Gruber. Indeed Jess FilCan singer and pangala- sionate community leader, commander of KOR; and a was very productive and wang punong abala of Jess and an inspiration of a family member of PIDC and of To- progressive in respect of his at Talakayan Radyo Filipino man always to be cherished." ronto Sportsmen Associa- 75 years of life as a great show shared the following: " tion. Among his accomplish- family man, generous friend, Whenever I make pancit, I Earl Francis Dacara, a GTA ments were being an organ- loyal work colleague, com- think of popsie Jess. I cooked paralegal, immigration con- izer or chairman of various mitted community leader, food for him years before, sultant, and president of Bi- The late Jess Cabrias (First community associations' solid advocate, straight for- pancit, lugaw, at monggo, col Canada Community Asso- BCCA President) and wife events and activities such as ward journalist, and a true and he loved it. My heart is ciation sent this blog: "BCCA May Capobres-Cabrias BCCA 's Our Lady of and well-respected Filipino broken for a man who was lost one of its pioneers, its Penafrancia-Patron Saint Canadian through and like a father to me, his family staunch pillars. The benefits Born in Tabaco, Albay, Bi- enshrinement, feast & fluvial through. I am proud to be his who treated me like an ex- that BCCA is enjoying at pre- colandia on June 8, 1944( the parade; KOR Dr. Jose Rizal older kaibigan at ka- tension of theirs. I will miss sent may be attributed to his same birthday as my wife monument renovation, Rizal Bikolano. Dios mabalos! you so much. Thank you for foundational leadership. Ma- Jocelyn), he passed away Day, and Commanders' ball always believing in me and noy Jess had impressed upon peacefully on May 3, 2020, celebrations; PIDC gala night pushing me to do more than us and his friends, his amidst the onset of the global & Philippine Centennial cele-
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Barrier-Free Pop-up Vaccine Clinic at “Little Manila” ( May 29, 2021 at Bathurst-Wilson Parkette)
The Philippine Legacy and Cultural Alliance (PLACA), in partnership with North York General, extends its sincerest gratitude to our community Donors and Volunteers for their amazing generosity and dedication to serve during its first Filipino community “BARRIER-FREE POP-UP VACCINE CLINIC” held last Saturday, May 29th at the Bathurst-Wilson Parkette (Little Manila). Huge Thank You and special mentions to RSAV Solutions, Republika RestoBar & Grill, Kabalen Restaurant, Tess Cusipag, Balita Publisher, LBC, R.G.I. Alakdan Canada, CHHA Radio Voces Latinas, Mr. & Mrs. Ira Resuello, Vivian Caldina & Family, Louie Obille, Mr. & Mrs. Jessy Pareja, Bimster Torreon, Elvie Fruelda, Jonah Kotzer, Danny Doma of SMDC, Salma Rehman-Kotschorek, Shelley Brown, Carey Miller, Nestor & Faye Arellano, Sgt. & Mrs. Philip Mendoza, Padre H. Astudillo from the Latin Community, and many more! This project couldn’t have been successful without the drive and commitment of the following organizers: Teresa Torralba (PLACA Exec. Director), An- dre Roy (Consultant), Mark Kachuk (MP Ya’ara Saks), Aytakin Mohammadi (Councillor James Pasternak), NYG Team: Romina Oliverio, Richard Tang, Ivy Wong, Melissa Londono, Izabela Smolik, Danielle Ferreira, Joyce Choy, Jocelyn Jackson, Rosemary Bell, James Schembri, Julie Callaghan and PLACA Board Of Directors: Linofiel Eroma, Chairman, Andrew Roper, Vice Chair, Chanele Capua, Secretary, Melchor Galeon, Director, Nestor Lumayor, Direc- tor and Jonald Quinto, Director.
Let’s put an end to this pandemic. Do your part. GET VACCINATED
Page 16 June 2021 Filipinos Making WAV ES ENTERTAINMENT One year after: Celebrities who left, signed, and stayed with ABS-CBN
A year after ABS-CBN went off air, JULIA BARRETTO. The actress Kapamilya talents. She first rose to 2021. She signed with Star Magic the network's stable of showbiz switches management to Viva Art- fame as the winner of the first teen after winning Pinoy Big Brother in talents looks different following ists Agency. edition of reality show Pinoy Big 2017, and has since appeared in major transfers Brother, and has remained with the series La Luna Sangre, as well Julia Barretto - The actress signed ABS-CBN ever since. She hosts vari- as several episodes of Maalala Mo On May 5, 2020, one of the coun- with Viva Artists Agency in Sep- ety shows It’s Showtime and ASAP Kaya. She also appeared in films try’s biggest networks, ABS-CBN, tember 2020, leaving Star Magic, Natin ‘To, and stars in the web se- such as Fantastica, Hello, Love, went off-air after the House of Rep- which had managed her career ries Bawal Lumabas – named for Goodbye, and Princess DayaReese. resentatives failed to renew its since she started in showbiz. Julia the now-iconic response she gave Congressional franchise. rose to fame on ABS-CBN, starring in defense of ABS-CBN. in shows such as Kokey, Mirabella, One year on, and the network has and And I Love You So. She was Enchong Dee - Enchong was among experienced massive changes, with supposed to star in the upcoming the many talents who vocally de- thousands of people losing their ABS-CBN teleserye Cara Y Cruz fended ABS-CBN throughout its jobs – in the middle of a pandemic (now called Bagong Umaga), but franchise renewal, so it comes as no less – as the company dealt with was replaced by Heaven Peralejo. no surprise that the actor renewed the impact of a more limited reach. his contract with the network. He Billy Crawford - The It’s Showtime continues to be a regular with Entire channels shutdown or host bid goodbye to ABS-CBN in ASAP Natin ‘To, and hosts the cur- downsized their talents – ABS- September 2020 and joined TV5, rent season of Pinoy Big Brother. CBN’s Sports channel went off air, where he hosts the noontime show while its music channel MYX said Lunch Out Loud. goodbye to several of its VJs. Some of the biggest names in broadcast Pokwang - The comedian lost her lost their jobs – from Korina contract with the network follow- Edward Barber - Maymay’s love Sanchez, to Ces Drilon, to Ted ing the ABS-CBN shutdown. She team partner and fellow Pinoy Big Failon. confirmed her transfer to TV5 in Brother alum also renewed his July 2020, where she hosted now- contract with ABS-CBN. On the entertainment side, this defunct talk show Chika, Besh and meant a major facelift for ABS-CBN, is now hosting the game show Fill Donny Pangilinan - Donny renewed as some of its most famous stars in the Bank. his ABS-CBN contract in February and homegrown talents found pro- 2021. He stars in the upcoming jects outside of the network. Sever- Khalil Ramos - The actor signed teen series He’s Into Her, alongside al stars left ABS-CBN’s talent man- with GMA Artist Center in October Arjo Atayde - The award-winning Belle Mariano. agement arm Star Magic and 2020, joining his girlfriend Gabbi actor renewed his contract with signed with new agencies. Some Garcia, who is one of the network’s ABS-CBN in February, saying “I will Francine Diaz - The actress re- took on work with other networks, biggest stars. He got his showbiz stay here no matter what.” Arjo is newed her contract with ABS-CBN while others transferred complete- start in 2011, on ABS-CBN’s talent known for his performance as the in February, saying that she chose ly. search Pilipinas Got Talent. Since antagonist in long-running teleser- to stay with the network despite then, he has appeared in ABS- ye Ang Probinsyano. He was receiving offers from others. Fran- Here’s a list tracking most of the CBN’s teleseryes including Annali- named Best Actor at the Asian cine rose to fame after playing the movement of talents in and out of za and Pangako Sa’Yo. Academy Creative Awards in 2020 lead role in the teleserye Kadenang ABS-CBN – from those who stayed, for his role in the series Bagman. Ginto. She currently stars in the to those who left, and everything in Richard Yap - The actor joined show Huwag Kang Mangamba. between: GMA in December 2020. Richard was with ABS-CBN for 9 years, and Andrea Brillantes - The star signed Who left? became a household name playing with ABS-CBN anew in December Ser Chief in the hit series Be Care- 2020. She rose to fame on Kade- Johnny Manahan - The longtime ful with My Heart. nang Ginto, and is part of the “Gold exec known as “Mr M” stepped Squad,” along with Francine, Seth down from his role as head of Star Who renewed? Fedellin, and Kyle Echarri. She also Magic. He went on to direct the stars in Huwag Kang Mangamba. TV5 variety show Sunday Noon- KIM CHIU. The actress stays with time Live. The show was canceled ABS-CBN. Who joined? in January. Gary Valenciano - A mainstay on It’s Showtime and ASAP Natin ’To, JANINE GUTIERREZ. The star signs Gary signed a new contract with Maja Salvador - The actress left a contract with ABS-CBN. Star Magic after 18 years to be part ABS-CBN in February. He celebrat- of TV5, where she started as a host ed his 38th year in showbiz in Janine Gutierrez - The award- of Sunday Noontime Live. She cur- April, performing his new single winning actress signed a contract rently stars in the TV5 show Nin a “Make Us Whole Again,” which he with ABS-CBN in January, and is set Nin o, and started her own talent started writing in response to the to debut on the long-running dra- management company, Crown Art- ABS-CBN shut down. ma anthology Maalala Mo Kaya on ist Management in March. May 8. She is set to top bill the net- work’s upcoming series Marry Me, Bea Alonzo - The star left Star Mag- Marry You. ic in November 2020, and is now being managed by Shirley Kuan. Sunshine Dizon - The veteran ac- Bea built her career with ABS-CBN, tress signed with ABS-CBN after 25 starring in shows such as K2BU, years with GMA. She is set to star Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay, and It alongside Janine in Marry Me, Mar- Might Be You, as well as films like ry You. One More Chance and The Mis- Kim Chiu - The actress renewed tress. She was launched as part of her contract with ABS-CBN in De- Maymay Entrata - Maymay contin- Jake Ejercito - The showbiz scion Star Magic Batch 10 in 2001. cember 2020, alongside 7 other ues to be an ABS-CBN talent, re- newing her contract in February (Continued on page 18)
June 2021 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 17 HEALTH/LIFESTYLE 8 Surprising Health Benefits of Gardening
Planting flowers and vege- now with so much illness thing to share with loved tables can reap bountiful and death and talk of death, ones. Also, gardening has bouquets and delicious har- just to see things growing special benefits for kids. vests for your dining table. and things thriving.” Early exposure to dirt has But did you know garden- been linked to numerous ing also can do wonders for 4. Gardening can make health benefits, from reduc- your well-being? Here are you happy. ing allergies to autoimmune eight surprising health ben- diseases. efits of gardening. Getting dirt under your nails while digging in the 7. Gardening can give you 1. Gardening can build ground can make you pret- a boost of vitamin D. self-esteem. ty happy. In fact, inhaling M. vaccae, a healthy bacteria A healthy dose of vitamin D Maybe you don’t think you that lives in soil, can in- increases your calcium lev- were born with a green crease levels of serotonin els, which benefits your thumb, but after tilling, and reduce anxiety. bones and immune system. planting, nurturing and har- Exposure to sunlight helped vesting plants, you might 5. Gardening can improve older adults achieve ade- see a slightly different per- your hand strength. quate amounts of vitamin son in the mirror: a person D. Just don’t forget your who can grow things and is All that digging, planting sunscreen. a little more in tune with and pulling does more than the earth. produce plants. Gardening 8. Growing your own food Joey Castro from Brampton Ontario keeps himself busy nur- also will increase your hand can help you eat healthi- It always feels good to ac- turing plants which include tropical calamansi (calamondin) strength. What a great way er. complish new tasks, and if and a plant that bears fragrant sampaguita (Philippine Na- to keep your hands and fin- tional Flower). PHOTO by WAVES you can grow a garden, gers as strong as possible If you have a vegetable or what can’t you do? for as long as possible. herb or fruit garden, you’re bor of gardening,” says UNC Gardening can help reduce getting fresh produce that 2. Gardening is good for Health internal medicine symptoms of depression 6. Gardening is good for you know hasn’t been treat- your heart. physician Robert Hutchins, and anxiety. the whole family. ed with pesticides. MD, MPH. “It’s hard work to All that digging, planting garden, and it provides “Gardening gives you a Gardening can be a solo ac- “It’s essentially as farm-to- and weeding burns calories some cardiovascular bene- chance to focus on some- tivity or an opportunity for table as it gets,” Dr. and strengthens your heart. fit.” thing and put your mind to bonding with your family Hutchins says, “if you’re work with a goal and a task and friends. The happiness eating what you’re grow- 3. Gardening reduces in mind,” Dr. Hutchins says, “There are physical benefits and stress relief that gar- ing.” ∎ from doing the manual la- stress. “which is helpful especially dening provides is a great
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CAN PAY BILLS opens its Bills One Year After: Celebrities who left, signed and stayed with ABS CBN
Payment Service in Mississauga (Continued from page16 )
Paying Philippines bills from Canada direct to Philippine companies was welcomed by ABS-CBN in April, and is also starring in Marry Me, Marry You – his first-ever teleserye. TORONTO ON, June 2021. CAN PAY BILLS INC., is proud Still Kapamilya to announce the opening of its bill payment office, in Missis- Several ABS-CBN stars remained with their home net- sauga, ON. CAN PAY BILLS, a work, while taking on projects with TV5. Canadian company has en- tered the international bills Ria Atayde, who is under the management of Star Magic, payment processing service, appeared on TV5 as a host for Chika, Besh. She said at the where people from Canada time that it was her management that recommended her can pay bills directly to Philip- pine companies. “This open- to production company APT Entertainment when it was ing marks a new player in looking for hosts for the show. international bills payment to the Philippines and we are PIOLO PASCUAL. The showbiz veteran says he is excited to play a part” says 'Kapamilya forever.' Ramon Solis, Founder of CAN PAY BILLS INC. “We offer a Piolo Pascual, one of ABS-CBN’s most prominent stars, left facility where clients can the Sunday variety show ASAP Natin ‘To to host Sunday make payments to 500 major Ramon Solis of CANPAYBILLS (center) at their new office in Mississauga with Rosemarie Sabido (left) and Ayie Colles (right), CANPAYBILLS Pay- Noontime Live – but the actor has reiterated that he is billing companies and mer- ment Processors “Kapamilya forever.” It is unclear whether he remains chants, and control payment with Star Magic, which has managed his career for 24 of bills, with convenience and years. confidence”. This service is an e commerce company. ing convenience on bills pay- the solution to everyone who ment processing. 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