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FILIPINOS MAKING WAVES Senting the Many Filipino-Canadians in My Riding of Scarborough Southwest 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 (Continued on page6 ) While the pandemic has Page 15 Page 16 Page 2 Filipinos Making WAV ES June 2021 SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FILIPINO BUSINESSES June 2021 Filipinos Making WA V ES Page 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!” Page 4 Filipinos Making WAV ES June 2021 WAVES NEWS—CANADA 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.
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