Vol. XXXI No 9 September 2013 http://www.filipinostar.org Mabuhay Montreal TV to showcase Filipino community on ICI station Montreal, September 23, 2013 professionalism, integrity, goodwill, and Ethnic TV programming is now alive a predisposition to do community again. Thanks to ICI, which stands for volunteer work which will eventually be International Channel, or Canal compensated proportionately, and International. This family owned equitably at the right time. Since business under the corporate name of August 1, 2013, weekly meetings have Mi-Cam Communications succeeded in been held to coordinate, discuss, and obtaining a CRTC license to operate a review details for the first episode due TV station after five years of working to be broadcast on October 17, 2013, tirelessly with lawyers and government Thursday at 7:00 P.M. on ICI TV, on officials. Recognizing that there is a Videotron Channel 16/616 HD, and on growing population of multi-cultural or Bellnet Fibe Channel 216/1216HD. ethnic groups in this province, Besides the Filipino Canadian particularly in Montreal, Sam Norouzi, show going under the name “Mabuhay the President of the company who has Montreal TV”, there are 18 other ethnic worked in the television business for groups that will broadcast their shows in 15 different languages. ICI TV will several years, and who used to work The Mabuhay Montreal TV crew: Standing behind (L-R): Al Abdon - Technical Director, Amy with Nestor Ambas of the local TV Manon-og - Interviewer/Reporter, Marianne Steffany Alberto - Host/Reporter, Fely R. Carino - officially launch on October 15, 2013 Pinoy in the early 90’s, knew that the Roving Reporter, Derwin Collantes - Program Host. Seated (L-R): Maria Criselda C. Alzate - via the above named channels. time has come for him to go into this Host/Reporter, Tenne Rose Dayandante - Program Host, Zenaida Kharroubi - Executive Producer Eventually, ICI will probably be business in a much bigger way. & President - Filcan TV Productions, and Remy Monteagudo - TV Account Manager. available via satellites. That still When ICI TV approached the remains to be determined in the near editor of the North American Filipino future. Star last July 30th, and offered her the Mabuhay Montreal TV crew opportunity to produce a weekly show has been very busy over the past three about the Filipino community in weeks covering community events and Montreal, Zenaida Kharroubi did not other subjects of interest to the Filipino hesitate to accept it and immediately community. Everyone is motivated to recruited Al Abdon to be the Technical contribute to the production of a good Director because of his extensive show worth watching not only for its experience in video production and entertainment value but most photography. Things developed fast as importantly for its educational content there were already 18 other ethnic – each time people watch the show, groups who have signed up ahead of they will gain some knowledge about her to produce their shows. In a matter our heritage, traditions, business and of days, and after a general meeting of professional careers, music, art, all producers, she signed an inspirational stories of Filipinos who agreement to buy air time and was started as a newcomer and succeeded given assurance that she will have the MMTV Crew at work: Clockwise: Fely R. Carino, Amy Manon-og, Maria Criselda C. Alzate, to be in a profession they were trained exclusive right to represent the Filipino Derwin Collantes, Tenne Rose Dayandante, Marianne Steffany Alberto, Remy Monteagudo, and for back home, and stories that have Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi. Photo taken September 23, 2013 during the weekly meeting. community in Montreal. Anyone else made a positive impact on our who will contact them will be referred to incorporated on August 1, 2013 for the were enthusiastically accepted by community be it in volunteerism, Zenaida Kharroubi, now the Executive sole purpose of this community TV those who recognize the big potential heroism, innovation, sportsmanship, Producer of Mabuhay Montreal TV programming. of the television project. The success entrepreneurship. In short, the under the corporate name of Filcan TV Invitations to join the Mabuhay of such a project depends on having a Mabuhay Montreal TV is designed to Productions, Inc. which was Montreal TV crew started quickly and good team work based on See Page 4 Mabuhay Montreal Quebec’s Charter of Values is the question of the day Will the Charter become law? Although the PQ party is in the minority, it is Montreal Westward not certain whether there is enough opposition to defeat the bill. Meanwhile, Lions Club Pauline Marois is able to deviate from the 60th Anniversary main issue of the day - the economy - according to most experts’ opinion. Many wonder if this is part of the strategy to avoid being called upon to do something about unemployment, immigration, uncertainty of the political situation which drives businesses away from Montreal. For the past several weeks, the Charter of Values is a topic of discussion in Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013 - 6:00 p.m. the media. A big majority of people appear Holiday Inn Select to be against the Charter although at the 99 Viger corner St. Urbain, Montreal Formal Attire See Page 4 Charter of Values Ticket: $45 www.filipinostar.org Info: Ben Bade 514-607-0500 2 The North American Filipino Star September 2013 Filipino-Canadian running for councillor in Darlington A quarrel among thieves by W. G. Quiambao The candidacy of Erik Hamon, a Featured opinion reprinted from sigurado din ako na hindi unilateral decision ni senate president Drilon ang Filipino-Canadian, is generating interest Global Balita and excitement in Darlington riding, home Making life worth living pamimigay ng 50 million pesos kada senador.” of many Filipinos. Hamon, who was born By Ellen Tordesillas and raised in Montreal, is young , dynamic Malaya Here are the names of the 20 and most of all, bilingual, a must in Quebec The speech of Sen. Jinggoy senators who voted for the conviction of . Estrada may not be as explosive as Corona: Edgardo Angara; Alan Peter " I decided to run to do something expected but the public is benefitting Cayetano; Pia Cayetano; Franklin for the community in NDG.," said Hamon. from it because we are getting a bigger Drilon; Francis Escudero; "It bothers me to see on television the and more realistic picture of how rotten dilapidated buildings in Côte des Neiges. Jinggoy Estrada; Teofisto Guingona III; Residents in Côte des Neiges have a right the system is, and how “tuwid na daan” to live in good living conditions." is being drawn with crooked lines. For the past five years, Hamon Estrada is one of three senators has been working as a real estate broker in (the two others are Senators Ramon Côte-des-Neiges, NDG. Prior to this, he “Bong” Revilla and Juan Ponce-Enrile) worked as a political organizer as well as charged with plunder in connection with adviser at Montreal city hall. In both last four years, he has volunteered for the the anomalous use of their PDAF as instances, he was responsible for all of Montreal SPCA and has organized its allegedly operated by Janet Lim cultural communities at city hall including participation in the city's St. Patrick Parade. Napoles. Montreal's official observance of Martin Past volunteer work includes being a Estrada, in his 90 minute Luther King, Jr. day. He is also involved at member of the organizing committee of the speech, never denied his involvement Montreal City Council's Resolution Taste of the Caribbean food festival and with Napoles’ scam. His complaint was, supporting the Chinese community's being a member of the programming why only the three of us? efforts to seek redress for the head tax. department of the Montreal Comic.con ,. It is distressing because what Jinggoy Estrada delivering his explosive His work with the cultural "If elected, I'd like to encourage we are seeing is a quarrel among speech (Sama-sama na tayo lahat. Thanks to communities has brought him to the members of he city's cultural communities, thieves. But we console ourselves with Inquirer for photo.) borough of Cote-des-Neiges, NDG, where particularly the youth, to involve the wise words of old folks that “When he has decided to run as a councillor in themselves in civil service." the district of Darlington under the cattle rustlers quarrel, the farmer gets Gregorio Honasan; Panfilo Lacson; Lito Coalition of Montreal party. back his cow.” Lapid; Hamon is also involved, and Are we going to get back our active in non-profit volunteer work. For the cow? That all depends on the public’s Loren Legarda; Sergio Osmeña III; vigilance. Francis Pangilinan; Aquilino ‘Koko’ Marché Coop We are most interested with the Pimentel III; Ralph Recto; disclosure of Estrada that after the Senate overwhelmingly for the Ramon Revilla Jr.; Vicente Sotto III; The Filipino Solidarity Cooperative, Inc. conviction of then Supreme Court Antonio Trillanes IV; Manuel Villar; and 5320-A Queen Mary Road Justice Renato Corona, a priority Juan Ponce Enrile Jr. crusade of President Aquino to reform The three who voted for the (between Decarie & Coolbrook) the justice system in fulfillment of his acquittal of Corona were Joker Arroyo; Tel: 514-485-7861 campaign promise to eliminate Miriam Defensor-Santiago; and corruption in government, those who Ferdinand Marcos Jr. E-Mail: filipinocoop.com voted to convict were given P50 million P50 million times 20 is P1 Website: marchecoop.com each. billion. We believe that’s our money. We Estrada related instances when also would like to know how it ended up Business Hours the Priority Development Assistance in the hands of senators and how it was Program was used as “carrot” by spent. Malacañang under Aquino, just like Monday - 1:00 - 9:00 p.m. what Gloria Arroyo did, whenever they Reactions of senators and Tuesday - 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. want something from members of Malacañang to the P50 Wed. to Friday - 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Congress like the ouster of then Saturday - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. million revelation of Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez (she Estrada: Sunday - 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. was eventually persuaded to resign in exchange for not filing charges against Members can make appointment to her and for her to get her full retirement Budget Secretary Florencio shop outside these hours. Phone benefits); the Sin Tax bill, and the Abad: Illogical. Absolutely, completely your orders and you can pick them Reproductive Health bill. not true. As far as I’m concerned, we up by appointment as well. Estrada said: “Here now, Mr. did not bribe the lawmakers. President, as our people must know, Former Sen. Panfilo Lacson: I Delivery service available for Cote are some ugly facts and information on confirm the P50-million “incentive” that des Neiges & NDG areas between the PDAF that our people must know was allegedly given to senators who 6:00-8:00 p.m. ( $5.00 delivery and which i challenge anyone to deny.” voted to convict then Chief Justice service fee.) His most important disclosure: Renato Corona. Drilon told us about it in “Hindi na tuloy tuloy nakapagtataka ng a caucus. We sell phone cards & kumalat ang balita na ang mga Senate President Franklin Drilon: That is not true. I have yet to see gift certificates. kongresista at mga senador ay inalok din ng PDAF para siguraduhin ang that letter mentioned by Sen. Estrada. impeachment at conviction ng dating Sen. TG Guingona: I got Punong Hukom ng Korte Suprema. additional P50 million but it was not “Hahayaan ko na ang taong connected to Corona conviction. bayan ang gumawa ng konklusyon Sen. Pia Cayetano: I don’t kung ito ay totoo o hindi, pero ito ang know anything about it. aking maidadagdag sa kwento — after Sen. Alan Cayetano: I didn’t get the conviction of the Former Chief paid for voting to convict Corona. Justice, those who voted to convict Communications Secretary were allotted an additional 50 million Ricky Carandang: I do not know exactly pesos as provided in a private and what senator Lacson was referring confidential letter memorandum of the to…there are many things coming out then chair of the senate finance now. Some of them may be true. Some committee. Saan galing ang pinamigay of them may not be true. na pondo? I am sure alam ni Secretary (Source: Pinoy Global Balita) Abad ang sagot sa tanong na ito. At

www.filipinostar.org September 2013 The North American Filipino Star 3 Editorial CONCORD TOURS Do we really need a Charter of Values? & TRAVEL These past few weeks, the to those who focus on the prospects of media has been covering an election, she is supposed to have Fall Specials demonstrations, both pro and against, her an eye on convincing more the plan to introduce a new Charter of Quebecers to support her government. Values when the National Assembly However, according to the latest Across USA - 10 Days Tour resumes. Those who are against it surveys, it seems that she is losing argue that it goes against Canadian rather than gaining as the Liberals are Charter of Rights and Freedoms while now increasing their support and may those who are in favor point out that form a majority government. Will she there is a need for it to underscore the listen to the people and retreat the bill separation of the State and the Church. now that she sees the negative impact But do we really need to have this it has on her party? Will this be her charter? Are there enough good strategy of showing that she listens to reasons to warrant the introduction of the people and therefore may win more Without air ticket: Departure date: such a charter? Why is it necessary to votes for the independence Quad $799 According to demand prohibit doctors, nurses, police, court movement? It is hard to say what is Triple $969 Included: Deluxe motor coach, staff, civil servants, teachers, daycare really her goal. Besides spending Double $1169 hotel accommodation, workers and others on the public valuable taxpayer dollars in promoting Single $1699 tour guide. payroll from wearing religious clothing the Charter, there seems to be no value Child $649 Not included: service fee for tour while on the job? For obvious reasons, to be derived in having such a charter. guide and driver (US$6/day/Adult, performance of any job does not In fact, the only result of such a charter US$4/day/Child), depend on one’s religious attire. may be court challenges against its Meals, entrance fee and travel insurance Most people are not pleased implementation in the public sector with the intention of the PQ to and if the private sector is included, the introduce a law that will inhibit louder and stronger will be the protests individual religious freedom. Montreal- because it is clearly against the area mayors representing nearly 2 Canadian Charter of Rights and million people have rejected it. So have Freedoms. opinion leaders such as Gérard No one seems to know the Bouchard and Charles Taylor, who co- reason why the PQ decided to plan for authored Quebec’s report on this charter of values. From all “reasonable accommodation” of accounts, there is no need for it. We OTHER TOURS - EVERY SATURDAY minorities five years ago. So have have managed to keep the Church and • New York 3 days $88+ Prime Minister Stephen Harper, State separate for a while now. There Quebec’s two most prominent MPs, seems to be no sign of going back to • New York 4 days $128+ Thomas Mulcair and Justin Trudeau, the old days when the Church was so • Washington DC, New York, and provincial Liberal opposition powerful over the people’s daily life. Atlantic City,Philadelphia 4 Days $128+ leader Philippe Couillard. We wish that the government If we can ask Pauline Marois a would focus more on the economy • Chicago & Great Lakes Region question, about her motivation in rather than on spending money on a 4-day Tour $198+ bringing the charter into Quebec charter that no one wants. politics, her only reason is to introduce • Gaspesie, Ile Bonaventure secularism in government. According Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi 3-Day Tour $118+ • Toronto, 1000 Island, Niagara Falls 2 Days $68+ • Toronto Niagara 3-day tour $88+ • Charlesvoix et Ile aux coudres 2-day Tour $68+

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You can have or [email protected]. a link to our website to yours for more Interested advertisers can also effective advertising. log on to the website: New ethnic TV station ICI begins Quebec Lt. Governor Denis Lebel over-the-air transmission "There's nothing that upsets me in teacher at a multi-ethnic school in there," Lebel told The Canadian Press. Montreal, applauded the PQ initiative. She August 22, 2013 at 3:35 am groups that purchase airtime and sell This is while his colleague Jason said the list of demands for religious Posted in Montreal, TV their own advertising. He said his Kenney, the minister for multiculturalism, accommodation at school is growing, from Test signal currently being family’s production company Mi-Cam has posted a picture of himself on Twitter halal food to separate gym classes for transmitted by CFHD-DT (ICI) on Communications, as well as wearing a turban to protest the charter. boys and girls. Channel 47.1 independent producers he’s working The government also says it will "We are literally bombarded, day Montreal’s tenth over-the-air with, have hired a lot of freelance consult Justice Department lawyers should after day and week after week, by television station has begun camera operators who have been busy the PQ plan pass the legislature and, if demands for reasonable transmitting. shooting footage (including the recent necessary, will launch a legal challenge if accommodations," she said Tuesday. CFHD-DT, which wants to Montreal Italian Week), and “the team it's deemed to violate minority rights. "We've been asking ourselves for operate under the brand International is growing every day.” But Lebel says it's too early to get years, 'When will someone finally stand up exercised. and put an end to these hot potatoes in Channel/Canal International (ICI) but is “It blows my mind the quality "We'll respect provincial schools?'" in some legal trouble with Radio- of the stuff we’re shooting,” he said. jurisdiction, let people make their choice She said religious clothing is the Canada over that, announced via its Unlike the kind of stuff seen on CJNT and, after that, we'll see — we'll make sure first way fundamentalists begin to exert Facebook page and its Twitter account during the Canwest days, Canadians' rights are respected," Lebel their influence. that it was on the air as part of its programming on ICI will be in high- said. "That veil is an ideology... The testing phase and would be airing definition, and have superior technical Asked whether the idea appeared fundamentalists, when they establish an promotional videos soon. quality, he said. constitutional Lebel replied, "I'm not a Islamic republic, the first thing they ask The 5,500-watt signal, ICI is being helped through lawyer. Is this the actual text that they'll vote from Muslim women is to wear the veil," broadcasting from a Bell-owned tower financial, technical and other on in the national assembly? Nobody Bensalem said. near the police station on assistance from Channel Zero and knows." "It's like the flag they want their The PQ government has not women to wear. They represent Remembrance Rd., is showing a Rogers, who offered it so that the actually tabled a bill yet. It promises to fundamentalism... Even if they say, and partially blurred time-lapse cityscape CRTC would approve Rogers’s table one in the fall based on a preliminary they keep saying, 'It's my choice,' they video, with the callsign, an email purchase of CJNT and its conversion plan it recently laid out. forget to say this is the only choice they address and the station’s logo at the into an English-language station that’s The plan, in its current form as have." bottom. The signal has no audio. now part of the City network. Rogers is advertised, would forbid people with Sikh, L'Heureux-Dubé was not at The station is broadcasting on Channel giving the station more than $1 million Muslim and Jewish headwear from holding Tuesday's event. However, in an interview 47.1 in 1080i high definition. in funding for programming, and government jobs, along with Christians this year with Radio-Canada, she Station manager Sam Norouzi, Channel Zero, in addition to providing wearing larger-than-average-crosses. expressed concern about women covering who has been very busy the past few free master control services for five Since the current plan has their faces. weeks, tells me that the station should years, has offered to loan up to $1 insufficient support from the legislature's The judge also argued that while other parties, the PQ has two basic certain rights are fundamental, like the right launch some time near the end of million to the station. options: water it down in the bill, or stick to to life and equality, other civil liberties "can September or early October. Part of the Rogers also offered up to 200 its guns and run an election on the idea. be reduced" in a "free and democratic delay is because he needs to hours a year of free programming from So far the PQ has shown little society." coordinate with cable providers OMNI, its ethnic network. Norouzi said desire to water it down. In fact, the L'Heureux-Dubé, 86, was Videotron and Bell (Fibe) to ensure at first he didn’t think he’d be using government has hinted it might even appointed to the Supreme Court by ex- carriage on their systems. Because it’s much OMNI programming. Now he toughen the plan by narrowing its five-year prime minister Brian Mulroney in 1987. She an over-the-air channel, ICI will be says he’s looking at adding three opt-out clauses for institutions. was the second woman ever named to the carried on both cable systems’ basic programs from OMNI (but not the daily Although several polls suggest high court and she served until 2002. packages, without a per-subscriber newscasts). the plan has considerable support in The question of whether the PQ fee. Norouzi said much of the past Quebec, there has been vigorous plan would ever pass the constitutional test opposition and many prominent has been a matter of some contention. Norouzi said there hasn’t yet few weeks have been spent on Quebecers have spoken out against it. The PQ says its plan was studied, been discussions with satellite TV technical aspects, including installing The pro-charter side is pushing back. and endorsed, by provincial Justice services or out-of-market cable the antenna (and having to fix it after it A former Supreme Court judge Department analysts, although there have systems about carriage, so the station was accidentally dropped and broken has joined the pro-charter cause. A pro- been reports that the government ignored will launch without carriage on those during installation). “I’m going to write secularism group that held its first event legal advice it didn't like. systems at first. a book eventually about all the Tuesday said its 60 members include The government is also under When it does air, ICI will carry adventure,” he said jokingly. retired justice Claire L'Heureux-Dubé. pressure to show any feasibility studies for programming in 15 languages for 18 “In the past two weeks, things have Some members of the its plan — such as the scope of the ethnic groups, with most of its progressed very rapidly.” Rassemblement pour la laicité held a news problem it's supposed to be responding to, programs produced by independent conference, without the ex-judge present, and what the impact would be on people to explain their support for the PQ plan. and institutions. (Adrian Wyld/CP) Religious headgear that would be banned Attempts to reach L'Heureux- From Page 1 Charter The federal government might be for public servants under proposed Dubé this week were unsuccessful, and beginning they were in favor of it. talking about consulting lawyers and Quebec values charter the Rassemblement pour la laicité said she threatening a lawsuit over the Parti A diagram from the charter of was travelling outside the country. Values charter doesn't Québécois' controversial charter of values. Quebec values website illustrates what (Canadian Press) upset Harper's Quebec But what about the senior cabinet would be banned religious symbols for lieutenant minister from Quebec? public employees. (Government of Watch the Mabuhay Quebec) Montreal TV weekly show Denis Lebel, the Conservatives' He says he's not too bothered by it. The group's supporters include at 7 p.m. starting Quebec lieutenant, says Canadians' rights Denis Lebel, who is the L'Heureux-Dubé, former student strike will be respected Conservatives' Quebec lieutenant, was leader Martine Desjardins, union leaders, October 17, on Videotron Quebec lieutenant Denis Lebel asked in an interview Tuesday what it was and members of minority communities Channel 16/616 HD says nothing about the PQ's proposed that upset his government about the who oppose religious accommodation. Basic Channel 47 charter of Quebec values upsets him. religion plan. Leila Bensalem, an Algerian-born www.filipinostar.org August 2013 The North American Filipino Star 5 Lawyer asks Magallanes to retract story about Sarmiento by W. G. Quiambao the Filipino Forum; that I made no such they said. Page 4, "If Robles did not run, Fred C. Magallanes, editor in - comments with regard to the FAMAS his vote would probably go to chief-and publisher of the Filipino constitution (a constitution I had not Randhawa and the latter would have Forum, has been asked to retract his even read); that I do not use such won by 16 votes," said a Jewish article about Budz Sarmiento. language as attributed to me (e.g. Canadian woman who did not want to In the July 16 to August 15, “bogus”); and finally, that I would never be identified. When asked by the 2013 issue of the Filipino Forum, make such comments so as to interfere Commission on Elections who his Magallanes wrote the following: "They in the internal affairs of any community. source was, Magallanes could not had a valid excuse but they were Indeed, it is a long-standing policy of name her. disqualified because it's in that stupid mine not to interfere in the internal In the same year, Magallanes Comelec rule written by Bernardo affairs of any community – particularly was found guilty by the Quebec Press ("BS") Sarmiento, who was caught the Filipino community whose Council, not only once but twice, for stealing garbage bags from a Montreal friendship I value so much. breaches of journalistic ethics when hospital and kicked out for sexual Accordingly, I so notified the Filipino James dela Paz, whom he had been harassment." Star following the publication of the defaming, lodged a complaint against Sarmiento’s lawyer sent Mr. false quotations attributed to me both in him. Magallanes a demand letter asking that June 2011 and again in July 2013, Following are excerpts from he retract said statement and that underlining as well that I would not wish the Quebec Press Council's decision: failure to do so would entail Mr. for this matter to escalate as the "According to the Council, to Sarmiento to undertake legal friendships and the people involved – characterize the plaintiff (de la Paz) as a proceedings for defamation of and the well-being of the Filipino ‘usurper’ and to make the comment character. community – are much too important.” "Applebaum should be careful. He Magallanes' style of reporting 19, 2011 to be legally adopted. I don't might be polluted by the sins of de la had landed him in hot water in the past. buy the argument that the ratification More than a decade ago, Paz," in the Filipino Forum was to pass The list of Filipino leaders he has was legalized by a 58-5 votes. It can't Marlene Balderama, a FAMAS negative judgement on the plaintiff allegedly defamed over the years be ratified by 39 percent of regular contestant for the Miss Philippines- which should, at the very least, have includes: James de la Paz, Au Osdon, FAMAS members," Mr. Cotler said. Montreal, was accused by Magallanes appeared in an article identified as an Benny Parial, San Tino, Zenaida When Cotler was asked if he made of stealing the money of the opinion piece.” Kharroubi, then-Philippine such statements, he denied that he did. association. The truth is that Balderama The Council’s findings further Ambassador to Canada Pacifico Here is what the former delayed turning over the sale of tickets stated, “The Council observes that on Castro, Mount Royal MP Irwin Cotler minister of justice wrote in his e-mail to because of the controversy in the several occasions the respondent and lately, Fr. Jess Dimafilis, the parish this writer dated September 12, 2013: pageant's results. Magallanes was Magalllanes did not make the priest of St. Kevin’s Church on Cote des asked to retract his story but he necessary distinctions between a news Neiges Road. “In reply to a request for comment from published an erratum in his paper report and an opinion piece, and that In the July-August 2013 issue the Filipino Star about the re- instead of outright retraction. he publishes opinions and comments of the Filipino Forum, Magallanes publication of quotations attributed to In the December 2005 issue of the in news reports. The two journalistic wrote, "According to Irwin Cotler, me in the Filipino Forum’s July-August Filipino Forum, he wrote, "Why did styles are confounded, constituting a member of Parliament, former minister 2013 edition - repeating false Robles run?" "Some Filipino and non- major breach of the responsibility of the of justice and solicitor general, it would quotations published two years earlier Filipinos are saying that he was paid to press to achieve impartial news in require following the process in the old in June 2011 regarding the FAMAS run. The payment was big enough to keeping with facts and events." FAMAS Constitution and Bylaws for the constitution – I reiterate, once again, block votes from going to somebody ratification of the new one last February that no such interview took place with else but big enough to make him win," PERSONALITY OF THE MONTH lost. Rillo wasn't a sore loser. It never smoothly. Rillo - a man of conviction crossed his mind not to cooperate with Rillo's conviction was put to a the Mabuhay Team though he is from test in 2011. When the Samahang by W. G. Quiambao "Unlike the time of Au, we had no daily Samahang Makabayan Team. He Makabayan Team lost the election to Flor Rillo probably holds the volunteers then," explained Rillo. "For would help the new members of the Mabuhay Team and staged a couple of example, Manny and I had to go to the distinction of being the only FAMAS days' protests and held placards in officer who has served the association front of the center, Rillo was flayed by for eight consecutive years. the Samahang Makabayabn for not For his dedication and joining his teammates. He was commitment to his job, Rillo was branded as a turncoat. presented a Plaque of Recognition by "Why should I join them? " the outgoing FAMAS 2011-2013 asked Rillo. "What they were doing Executive Board last month. wasn't right. The messages on the In 2007, Rillo served as the placards were disgusting. They should vice president of the late Albert not hate Au. She was declared as the Floresca and in 2019, as vice president winner by the Comelec. In Canada, of Claro Bermudez. A few months after everybody has a right to appeal. The Bermudez was elected as FAMAS Samahang Makabayan didn't use that president, four of his directors moved right." to another province. They were never From 2009 to 2011, Rillo replaced. Before the end of 2009, continued to serve as an ex officio of Bermudez lost his job. He accepted a FAMAS. He was always available job offer in Africa. whenever his services were needed. "Claro thought that he could "I'm serving the community, still act as president for as long as he not anybody else," he explained. wanted ," Rillo said. "I had to ask him to Rillo was recently appointed give me a mandate to act as president. by Osdon and Julie Parado as member As his vice, I couldn't do much. For of the Board of Trustees. That example, if the Hydro bills arrived, the FAMAS President Au Osdon presents a plaque of appreciation to Flor appointment by the two community collector wouldn't talk to me. " Rillo while Ramon Vicente, treasurer, looks on, August 25, 2013. leaders is a validation of his excellent To make matters worse, the services to the community. remaining directors were not Executive Board to the CREP to A man of a few words, Rilllo is center to open the door for the French performing their duties anymore. Only introduce them to the person a member of various prestigious students on the weekends. And in the Rillo, together with Manny Lagasca, responsible for offering French organizations which include The Order afternoon, we had to wait till the last held the fort while Bermudez was in classes. To prepare for the Pista sa of Knights of Rizal, Lions International person left to close the center." Africa. They were determined to serve Nayon, he would go with them to the Club, Lodge #137 and Karnap In 2009, Rillo ran for the community by keeping FAMAS city hall to get a permit. He made it Shriners. presidency against Au Osdon but he operational in the best way possible. easier for the new board to function 6 The North American Filipino Star September 2013 years earlier than just a few decades problems. BPA is being phased out of hormonal effects a priority. ago. African-American boys are starting many consumer items, but hundreds the earliest, at around age nine, while of other potentially hormone disrupting Parents can take steps to reduce our Caucasians and Hispanics start on chemicals are still in widespread use. kids’ so-called “toxic burden”: Buy average at age 10. organic produce, hormone- and antibiotic-free meat and dairy and all- natural household cleaners. 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www.filipinostar.org September 2013 The North American Filipino Star 7 Bert Abiera Knights of Rizal propagate Award of Merit (Plaque) The last speaker was Lucien Spittael, a John Linden, Flor Rillo, Ed Valdez Belgian married to a Filipina. He talked teachings of national hero Lifetime Member - Plaque about the Unknown Rizal`s Objects, Bert Abiera Letters and the Wrong Names of Rizal`s by W. G. Quiambao Saturday, included processional, Awards of Merit Girl Friends. Some of the items and objects invocation and acknowledgement of About 150 members of the Ex Mayor Pierre Bourque, Ex Borough shown on slides were: newspaper Chapter delegates. In the afternoon, Order of Knights of Rizal from the Mayor Michael Applebaum, Ex Councillor clippings about the murder of the mother the group of delegates spent four United States, Canada, Europe and Saulie Sajdel, Councillor Marvin Rotrand of Juan Luna, Rizal`s best friend, lamps, hours touring the city. Among the Asia attended the 4th Canada Regional On the second day, Sunday tables, chairs, sketches. places they visited were MacKenzie Assembly at the Hyatt Regency Hotel morning,, guest speakers talked about the King Park where the bust of Rizal was teachings and works of Rizal. Among them The Gala Night, where the guests were from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2,. The theme of installed, Queen Mary Rd. where a were CDN Councillor Marvin Rotrand required to wear formal attire started at 7 the convention was What Freedom park was named after the Philippines' (What Were Dr. Rizal`s Ideas of Attaining p.m. Some of the guests were Senator Means to Me ?" national hero, St. Joseph Oratory and Freedom for One`s Country) and Eddie Tobias Enverga, CDN Borough Mayor The Order of the Knights of Limon (Dr. Jose P.l Rizal`s Ideas About Lionel Perez, CDN Concillor Marvin Freedom`). Rotrand. A play, Dr. Jose P. Rizal Trial by the New More interesting and informative topics Jersey Chapter was shown and Rigodon were discussed in the afternoon. Reghis de Honor was performed by Cleveland Romero, Supreme Commander, said that Chapter. in school, children were asked how much they know about Rizal - his date of birth, his Third day, Sunday, meeting with the date of death, his middle name . . Supreme Commander and Rededication Unfortunately, the knowledge of children is and Rizalian Pledge were held in the displaced. He urged that the teachings of morning. Rizal be put into actions, faithfully and In the afternoon, photo effectively, with the help of Filipino leaders opportunities took place before the and local politicians. . delegates left. The next convention will be held Romero was followed by Judge Tom in Cleveland next year. Rodriguez who talked about How Can We Seven Deadly Sins of Society Preserve Our Rights to Life, to Liberty and 1) Politics without principles Pursuits of Happiness. Many were moved 2) Pleasure without conscience when he said, `Freedom is a gift from God 3) Knowledge without character THE 4TH CANADA REGIONAL ASSEMBLY Top Brass front row from left: Sir Hildebando Limon, and nobody can`t take it away from you, KGOR - Deputy Supreme Pursuivant, Sir Reghis M. Romero II, KCOR - Supreme Commander, & Freedom is dangerous when one doesn`t 4) Wealth without work Sir George Poblete, KGCR, Canada region Commander. Standing from left: Lady Cory Calatin, know how to use it,. Freedom doesn`t 5) Commerce without morality Lady Jovy Collado, Sir Flor Rillo, KCR, Lady Romero, Lady Esphi Balansi, Lady Grace Balansi, mean the right to incite action or write or 6) Science without humanity Sir Bert Abiera, KCR, Sir Rey Balansi, KCR, Montreal Chapter Commander. distribute obscene materials. Freedom 7) Worship without sacrifice doesn`t mean to improve yourself at the the Olympic Stadium. Rizal is a fraternal organization that expense of other people and indulge into (Reprinted from Isaac Goodine’s The Commanders Ball started upholds the idealism of the Philippines' action that will hurt others." book, “Leaders Leading Leaders”) at 6 p.m. One of the highlights of the national hero. The Order of the Knights program was the presentation of of Rizal, Montreal Chapter, was started

A group photo of all Montreal Chapter knights with the ladies and guests from other chapters after the awards ceremony. Canada Region Awards, Some of the by Bert Abiera in 1999, after the recipients are the following: Philippine Centennial Celebration. Distinguished Silver Star Medals The formal opening ceremony Rey Balansi James de la Paz of the convention on the first day, Distinguished Service Medal

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www.filipinostar.org 8 The North American Filipino Star September 2013 Sigma Upsilon-Upsilon Lambda Knights and Ulphans, Fraternity-Sorority,North America Chapter Celebrates 40th anniversary in Montreal lBY: KNIGHT DONDON GOMEZ Respect towards one another is the right accompaniment on guitar and piano, Zenny Kharroubi, publisher and editor, way to live, that permeates every aspect respectively. Filipino Star, a bouquet of flowers. Ms. The North America Chapter of of our lives.”(Article V, Section 5, SUUL All the knights and ulphans and Kharroubi had made it possible to publish the Sigma Upsilon-Upsilon Lambda constitution). The Knights and Ulphans their guests enjoyed the dancing an article about SUUL in the Star’s August (SUUL) Knights and Ulphans, Fraternity- then sang their theme song, “No Man Is intermission that ensued. issue. Sorority, celebrated its 40th foundation an Island”. The atmosphere of excitement The fun part of the evening day anniversary, on Saturday, August 17, Knight Lyndon Dizon (To) said and hilarity suddenly changed to a more started with a dance number performed 2013, at the Ruby Rouge Restaurant, that the SUUL fraternity song has guided serious tone when the emcee, Knight by ULPHANS King Doria, Robie Cena Clark Street, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. its members’ way of living- respect for Dondon Gomez, introduced the guest and Vina Veloso. At 7:20 p.m., the emcee for the humanity, fraternal tradition and culture, speaker, Ms. Edith Fedalizo, who Thereafter, in random order, evening’s festivities, Knight Dondon code of ethics, wisdom, loyalty and provided the inspirational message for the sixteen ladies were crowned as Ms. SUUL Gomez, ushered in the 160 guests who integrity. “These values”, he said “have evening. Known to the Montreal Ambassadors of Goodwill, starting with took their assigned seats. Mrs. Rolynda E. become the framework for SUUL’s community as the pianist and coordinator Ms. Erlyn Gascon; Five SUUL Villan (Montréal) who delivered the knights and ulphans in maintaining for the Panday Tinig Choral Ensemble, Baronesses: Ms. Marceline S. Corpuz, welcome address spoke on behalf of honesty and discipline. The lyrics of the Ms. Fedalizo is a nurse and an educator Ms. SUUL International; Ms. Robie Cena, Knight Belino Bong Villan. The Panday song reflect SUUL’s love for peace, order and is involved in various community Ms. SUUL World; Ms. King Doria, Ms. Tinig Choral Ensemble of Montreal, SUUL Congeniality; Ms. Vina Veloso, Ms. conducted by Paul Imperial and SUUL Universe and Ms. Maya Ubalde accompanied by pianist Edith Fedalizo, Perez, Ms. SUUL North America. These thereafter sang the national anthems of ladies turned over their crowns to Ms. the Philippines and Canada. Everyone Lilibeth Flores Arevalo, Ms. SUUL remained standing as Marivic Aplaon, International 2013; Ms. Vilma Alcantara, Panday Tinig member, recited the Ms. SUUL World 2013; Ms. Janet Bautista Invocation. This was followed by the Lim, Ms. SUUL Universe 2013; Ms. singing of the Tagalog version of the Lyndsay Blair R. Soria, Ms. SUUL North Lord’s Prayer, Ama Namin, by the Panday America; & Ms. Norina Alcordo Tinig. Queenville, Ms. SUUL Congeniality 2013. Dinner was served at 7:45 p.m. The following are the knights and Entertainment numbers were provided by ulphans pioneering batch in Montreal: Neldred Fuentes, an ulphan, who sang Knights Jong Castillo, Franco Madriaga, Set Fire to the Rain and Proud Mary, Darwin Ramo, Jonathan Palacios, Edison accompanied by Russian-born guitarist, Taguba, Benjie Aranas and John Mark Gauterman. Meanwhile, Tess Berja, Wacnisen Corpuz. Ulphans: Leonie a former Panday Tinig singer, rendered Piscos, Jacqueline Uy, Theresa Pasiolan, two Tagalog songs – Sapagka’t Ikaw ay Oath taking ceremony of the new members inducted into the fraternity Gelyn Gao-ay, Gialane Gulane, Norina Akin and Sapagka’t Kami ay Tao Lamang. Alcordo Queenville, Mary Ann Vicencio Speaking on behalf of Knight and unity – all of which bring us in organizations such as the Filipino Nurses’ and Neldred Fuentes. Rey Abing (California), Supreme Knight of harmony with the world.” Association of Quebec, where she serves There were plenty of photo opps. North America, Knight Jan Michael Veloso Marlaw Teves (Toronto) read the as the Director for the Education The 40th anniversary party for the SUUL (Toronto) introduced the Sigma Upsilon- Sigma Upsilon-Upsilon Lambda creed for committee. She spoke of “bayanihan” knights and ulphans ended at 12:18 in the Upsilon Lambda. the knights and Jhing Badbad and how it can make a difference in the morning. The evening’s emcee, Knight (Vancouver) for the ulphans. Knight Ramil lives of the people being helped. She We acknowledge the presence Dondon Gomez, presented the history of Alcano (North Carolina), former Supreme emphasized the need to continue the of the visiting SUUL knights and ulphans the SUUL organization. It is to be noted Knight, North America chapter, delivered philosophy of “bayanihan” not only for the from the United States and Canada, that the sixteen founders of SUUL had the pledge of allegiance. Roger Perez present, but for the future. “The challenge including their friends and families. prepared the history and constitution and (Windsor) proposed a toast and asked for you now, is how you can continue this It is with deep appreciation to by-laws of the organization. Sir Knight the crowd to ‘cheer’ by saying “Happy concept of “bayanihan” through your SUUL’s former supreme minister Jojo Antonio Casalmir, one of the SUUL SUUL 40th Anniversary”. children and their children’s children. If Agnes, 2007-2010 (Philippines) and to founders (California) could not make it to Ulphan Gialane Gulane so, then this would be a much better current supreme minister, Sir Knight Pete Montreal. His proxy, Knight Gomez, is the (Montreal) said introductory words before world”, she said. Not a drop of a pin could Amomonpon, Fresno, California, that I, organizer of the Alpha Omega chapter, the knights and ulphans sang their song be heard. Everyone listened to Fedalizo’s Knight Dondon Gomez, was granted the Bayugan City. He is a former Supreme of thanks. “Thanksgiving is a time when inspiring words. authority to organize SUUL in Montreal Knight, Omicron chapter, Xavier we come together with families to Thereafter, the Panday Tinig and elsewhere in Canada. I dedicate this University, Ateneo de Cagayan, Cagayan celebrate unity, family bonding, traditions serenaded the audience singing Amigos expansion project to the 16 founders of de Oro City and Alpha Chi Chapter, Jose and express thankfulness to the almighty Para Siempre, a song about the gift of the Sigma Upsilon-Upsilon Lambda, who Rizal University, Manila. God for the blessings and benevolence, true friendship; The Impossible Dream – a started the organization in August 16, Thereafter, the Knights and keeping them safe, providing everything song of perseverance towards reaching a 1973. Ulphans were individually presented to they have been through His grace”, she seemingly impossible dream; and No To all Knights and Ulphans, the audience. Knight Jaime Veloso said. The knights and ulphans then sang Man Is An Island – SUUL’s theme song. MABUHAY ANG SIGMA UPSILON (Toronto) explained about connection of the country gospel song “Thank You Lord Toddlers Lyndsay Blair Ramo UPSILON LAMBDA FRATERNITY & the SUUL philosophy of helping and For Your Blessings on Me”. Jowen Soria, Jeoffrey R. Soria, Ryan and SORORITY. IN UNITY WE STAND. brotherly love to its theme song, “No Man Soguilon, and Ulphan Mary Ann Vicencio, Kaithleen Aranas handed to Ms. Edith DIVIDED WE FALL! Is An Island”. “Everyone needs everyone. both of Panday Tinig, provided the Fedalizo, guest speaker, and to Ms. Need Money?

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www.filipinostar.org September 2013 The North American Filipino Star 11 HOW CAN WE PRESERVE OUR RIGHTS TO LIFE, TO LIBERTY AND deed, love and respect for fellowmen To burn draft cards as an anti-war THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS and respect for God. protest. Based on the facts that the United States v. O’Brien, 391 U.S. 367 Speech delivered by Sir Tom D. founders recognized on the authority of (1968) Rodriguez, USA Regional Commander God, and that Rizal himself taught that on Sept. 1, 2013 at the 4th Canada we should have respect for God, please To permit students to print articles in a Regional Assembly allow me then to quote the Bible, (The school newspaper over the objections of held in Hyatt Regency Hotel Book of Life) in Galatians 5: 13, (NIV) the school administration. Hazelwood Good afternoon to everyone. “You my brothers, were called to be free. School District v. Kuhlmeier, 484 U.S. We hear this phrase all the time, and I But do not use your freedom to indulge 260 (1988). quote: “ We hold these truths to be self- the sinful nature; rather, serve one evident, that all men are created equal, another in love.” Avoid unclean living. Of students to make an obscene speech that they are endowed by their Creator Verse 17 enumerates the sinful nature at a school-sponsored event. with certain unalienable Rights, that such as sexual immorality, impurity and Bethel School District #43 v. Fraser, 478 among these are Life, Liberty and the debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; U.S. 675 (1986). Pursuit of Happiness.” hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, Who among you believe that selfish ambition, dissensions, factions Of students to advocate illegal drug use this phrase is found both in the U.S. and envy; drunkenness, and the like. at a school-sponsored event. Morse v. Constitution and the Declaration of “Freedom does not give us the Frederick, 551 U.S. 393 (2007) Independence? How many of you individuals are free. 3 But what does it right to do what we please, but to do believe that it is only found in the mean to us today? What are the rights, what pleases God. When we do what (2) “Live as free men , but do not use Declaration of Independence and not in responsibilities and expectations of pleases God, fear, anxiety, and guilt are your freedom as a cover up for evil. ( 1 the U.S. Constitution? It is only found in citizens in the Philippines, in Canada, in replaced by peace, forgiveness, and Peter 2: 16 NIV). Peter tells us how to the Preamble of the Declaration of Europe, in America or elsewhere in the liberty.” 6 live our lives. (2:17). (a) Show proper Independence, however there is a 21st Century? So, how can we preserve our respect to everyone; (b) Love the similar line, “Life, liberty or property,” in When I was informed that the rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of brotherhood. In our own Code of Ethics the U.S. Constitution. It is also similar to theme of the 4th Canada Regional happiness? as Rizalian, it says that we should a line in the Canadian Charter of Rights: Assembly is, “What Freedom Means to (1) Don’t forget the maintain a tolerant and understanding “life, liberty, security of the person.” This Me,” what resonated in my mind is what responsibilities that go with the exercise attitude towards our fellowmen. When morning, Sir Salvador Cabugao, I heard in our class in the law school I of these freedom. we do this, most of the social problem mentioned these rights in his speech, graduated from - the University of the “Freedom is dangerous in the could be solved. (c) Fear God. The fear “What Individual Freedom Means to Philippines, and that is freedom does hands of those who don’t know how to of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; Me.” not give me or you the right to shout use it. That’s why criminals are confined Again our Rizalian Code of Ethics says, The phrase can also be found in “fire” in a crowded theater where there is in prisons with barbed wires, steel bars, we must be truthful and honest in Chapter III, Article 13 of the 1947 no fire or while I am free to move my and concrete barriers. Or consider a thoughts and in deeds. (d) Honor the Constitution of Japan, and in President hands, it stops where it hits the nose of campfire that is allowed to spread in a King.” Show respect for your Ho Chi Minh’s 1945 declaration of someone beside me.” dry forest. It quickly becomes a blazing government. independence of the Democratic “The great men who wrote inferno.” 7 For example, in Jan. 2001, a (3) Do not use your freedom in the Republic of Vietnam. The Fifth these early governmental documents motorist driving along 1-8 in San Diego pursuit of happiness by enriching Amendment and Fourteenth recognized the authority of God. Their County flicked a cigarette butt onto the yourself at the expense of others. In the Amendment to the U.S. Constitution documents address rights in a manner center median, sparking a fire that book, “Rizal is my President – 40 declare that governments cannot that makes it clear they understand the eventually burned more than 10,00 Leadership Tips from Jose Rizal,” deprive any person of “life, liberty, or rights come from God and not a acres, destroyed 16 homes and charred Napoleon Almonte said, “ Earn your property” without due process of law.1 government. The Declaration of 64 vehicles. 8 Unchecked freedom money honestly. Rizal could have You might be interested to know that Independence eloquently acknow- becomes a blazing inferno. Unchecked amassed wealth through backdoor Wikipedia mentioned that the U.S. ledges this when it says, “that all men freedom can create chaos. Like a raging deals. With his stature and influence, he Constitution has had a considerable are created equal, that they are fire, freedom without limits is dangerous. could have easily promoted his personal influence worldwide on later endowed by their Creator with certain But when controlled, it is a blessing to interests. After all, his family, peers and constitutions. International leaders have unalienable Rights, that among these all. 9 benefactors lent him money for his followed it as a model within their own are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Freedom of speech, for example, does advocacies. traditions. These leaders include Benito happiness.”4 not include the right: 10 But money had no power over Juarez of Mexico, Jose Rizal of the What does unalienable rights To incite actions that would harm others Rizal. He did not allow it to corrupt him. Philippines and Sun Yat-sen of China.2 mean? Unalienable rights refers to the (e.g., shouting “fire” in a crowded Knowing the value of work, Rizal chose Life, liberty and pursuit of happiness – idea that humans have certain rights theater.”) to earn his keep honestly. In Europe, he these are the rights foremost at the because they are humans and these Schenck v. United States, 249 U.S. 47 worked as an ophthalmologist. When he minds of those who declared rights are given by God and cannot be (1919) was exiled in Dapitan, he farmed, fished independence from Great Britain. The taken away by man or government. 5 A and engaged in trading. founders based the government on the while ago, Sir Reghis Romero said that To make or distribute obscene materials. Leaders must always conduct premise that individual freedom and in Dr. Rizal’s letter to the young women Roth V. 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EnrollEnroll inin ourour studiesstudies 14 The North American Filipino Star September 2013 – or more importantly, in what we do – we 50 Years Later, King’s Voice Still make a statement about ourselves as a people; we make a statement about Resonates ourselves as people. (Posted on August 29, 213) The have a Dream” portion was actually Clearly, inequality, discrimination, 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s improvised by King at Mahalia Jackson’s racism and hate are still with us, whether it ‘March on Washington’ – its full name was suggestion, a fact not apparent to those of be the plight of the Baha’i in Iran, the Copts the March on Washington for Jobs and us hanging on King’s every word. in Egypt, violated women in the Congo, or Freedom – is a poignant and important I attended the rally then as a gay rights in Russia, or even in our own moment of remembrance and reminder for young law student of 23 – and then-editor country with the tragic inequalities that still us all, of the universal struggle for equality of the McGill Daily – who had earlier that haunt many First Nations and minority still being fought today, and of the courage year written about Martin Luther King and communities. and commitment of a human rights hero the civil rights struggle. I stood in the On this 50th anniversary, let us whose “I Have a Dream” speech has been crowd of 250,000, which the man standing recall that Martin Luther King Jr. – like immortalized in history. I speak of this next to me referred to as “the brotherhood Nelson Mandela, who later invoked him as milestone event and the person at its core of humanity” while humming “We Shall well – was the embodiment and not only because of their historical Overcome”. expression of the long march toward significance, but because of the impact of Even 50 years later, Martin Luther freedom, of the great struggle of the 20th that day, that march, and that speech on King’s voice still resonates and impacts me Hon. Irwin Cotler, MP, Mount Royal century for equality, for human dignity, and me personally. Indeed, I am proud to say today. struggles of the civil rights movement, for the brotherhood of man – a struggle that I was present in Washington on We all stood with strangers rapt King’s message was a universal one of that continues today. August 28th 1963, and the day’s images with attention as King told of his dream of common cause wherever we may be – of Martin Luther King was l’espoir and voices have left an indelible impact not an America where his four little children the struggle against racism, against hate, and l’esprit – the hope and inspiration – of only on my memory but on my being. would one day live in a nation where they against injustice – and the struggle for one of the great moral, political, legal, and The day itself was an incredible would not be judged “by the colour of their human rights, for human dignity, for spiritual uplifting projects of the 20th experience, as all those present can attest. skin but by the content of their character”. respect and recognition. century. He was the architect of the politics Mahalia Jackson’s stirring spirituals In his unique melodious and Ultimately, King’s lesson is one of inclusion, of equality, of respect, of electrified the crowd, and her rendition of spiritual voice, he spoke movingly: “I have that we have sought to – and need to – recognition – not only for black Americans “We Shall Overcome” has become my a dream that one day this nation will rise internalize in Canada in terms of – not only for America – but for all of own private national anthem, as my family up and live out the true meaning of its developing a culture of human rights in humanity. As he expressed in the immortal well knows. Bayard Rustin – the legendary creed: ‘We hold these truths to be self- place of any culture of racism, or hate, or words of his Letter from a Birmingham Jail civil rights leader – was the organizational evident: that all men are created equal.’” contempt. Indeed, Martin Luther King Jr. – also 50 years ago, in 1963 – words we genius behind the March, and his strategy King spoke of the Constitution as a ought to be seen as metaphor and ought to recall, affirm, and act upon – of non-violent mass protest has endured promissory note. message of this struggle, of his recognition particularly on this most momentous as a model for effective citizen advocacy He continued – and I can still hear that we are all one human family; that we occasion: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to today; I had the pleasure of subsequently these words as if they were just spoken have all been created in the image of God, justice everywhere.” May this clarion call to meeting and working with him, and I am yesterday – “I have a dream that one day and that this is the foundation of equality; action – as memorialized in the “I Have pleased that he has just received on the red hills of Georgia the sons of of the dignity of difference, recognizing as Dream” speech – inspire us as we (posthumously) the U.S. Presidential former slaves and the sons of former slave well that respect for the inherent dignity of continue to strive towards realizing King’s Medal of Freedom. I recall as well John owners will be able to sit down together at the human person requires respect for the vision in the next 50 years and beyond. Lewis – then a young 23-year old young the table of brotherhood.[…] I have a equal dignity and equal worth of all black leader, and now a leading U.S. dream that one day even the state of persons; that this is what human Irwin Cotler is the Liberal Advocate for Congressman – calling for freedom. Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat brotherhood is all about; that the struggle Rights and Freedoms, former Minister of Appropriately, “Let Freedom Ring” is the of injustice, sweltering with the heat of for human rights and human dignity, for Justice and Attorney General of Canada, name of this week’s commemorative oppression, will be transformed into an equality and respect, are, in the most and the first recipient of the Martin Luther events. Martin Luther King’s speechwriter, oasis of freedom and justice.” profound and existential sense, the King Jr. Humanitarian Award. Clarence Jones – whom I recently met at a Though speaking primarily to the struggle for ourselves. For in what we say Facebook conference – told me that the famous “I American reality of racism and the

FAMAS Executive Board 2013-2015 proclaimed General Assembly held at the centre by W. Quiambao Accountant - Angeliita V. Ramos Public Relations Officer - Reymenardo The FAMAS Executive Board Ballares 2013-2015 was formally proclaimed last Leah Baldelovar - Director for Aug. 25 at the FAMAS Community Education , Social & Cultural Affairs Center. Each one one them was Director for Membership - Danny warmly welcomed by the outgoing Florentino president, Au Osdon, and her board Director for Youth and Sports members. The Mabuhay Team 2013 Development - Jessica Narciso candidates, supporters and members Director for Outreach Services - Terry of the Comelec were also on hand to Esguerra greet the new officers. Special guest for Special Projects - Carmelita Cuizon was Howard Liebman, chief of staff to Mount Royal Liberal MP Irwin Cotler. . Shortly after the proclamation "Mr. Cotler sends his greeting and picture takings, the new set of to the new executive board ," said officers left the center to proceed to the The newly elected members of FAMAS Executive Board partly shown here as the Comelec Liebman. "He is not involved in the MacKenzie King park where they chairman called their names to be officially proclaimed led by Nida Quirapas, on the right. Filipino politics, only in the Filipino continued celebrating their victory with unity," he emphasized, obviously their jubilant supporters. referring to the question of one guest if Following the brief it was true that Cotler said what was proclamation , a General Assembly was recently reported by another held. Those in attendance were given community newspaper. copies of the Financial Statement and the directors talked about their The new members of the FAMAS accomplishments during their term. Executive Board proclaimed by Included in the General Assembly was Comelec Chairman, Dick Ribaya the question-and-answer period after are the following: Ramon Vicente, Jr. distributed and read the Financial Statement. Among those President - Nida Quirapas raising questions were Dick Ribaya, Vice President - Internal -Dante Tabamo Amy Manon-og and Julie Parado. The Vice President - External - Romeo General Assembly was in order, Remegio proving that everybody was satisfied Secretary - Joseph Gonzales with the Mabuhay Team reports. Mr. Howard Liebman is flanked by the Comelec Committee members after he spoke and Treasurer - Corazon S. Aberin extended Hon. Irwin Cotler’s greetings to the community during the proclamation and Auditor - Fortunata Floresca general assembly held on August 25, 2013 at FAMAS Center. www.filipinostar.org September 2013 The North American Filipino Star 15 Some examples of table decor Ingredients: made of common objects found in a home 1 (12 pound) whole turkey Philippine Cuisine are shown below: 3/4 cup olive oil Many other table decorations can 2 tablespoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons dried basil and 1 teaspoon ground sage 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Favorite Food 2 cups water Directions Compiled by Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Clean turkey (discard giblets and organs), and place in a roasting pan with a lid. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, Entertaining on Thanksgiving Day weekend garlic powder, dried basil, ground sage, Use candles of different sizes and shapes, salt, and black pepper. Using a basting some fall foliage that is abundant at this brush, apply the mixture to the outside of time of the year the uncooked turkey. Pour water into the bottom of the roasting pan, and cover. Bake for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh measures 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove bird from oven, and allow to stand for about 30 minutes before carving. PREP 15 mins COOK 3 hrs 30 mins READY IN 4 hrs 15 mins

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www.filipinostar.org 16 The North American Filipino Star September 2013 FILIPINO STAR S H O W B I Z G O S S I P Megan Young crowned Miss World 2013 First Filipina in history to win prestigious pageant

Megan Young of the Philippines, smiles after being named Miss World 2013 during the grand final of the pageant in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013.

Megan Young just made Philippine experience and finishing her history by winning the crown at the qualifications. In her spare time she Miss World 2013 held in Bali, Indonesia enjoys playing video games, she says on Saturday, September 28. she has and always will be a Harry The 23-year-old actress is the first Potter fan, and that she is “guided by Filipina to win the Miss World since the my heart… I think and speak from it.” pageant’s inception in 1951. Young also won the Top Model Young had been primed to win Challenge Event, which made people after she advanced to the semi-final believe she got the Miss World title in round last Friday. She won in the fast- the bag. Young is the first Filipina to track events at the 2013 Miss World capture the elusive title since the beauty pageant. longest-running pageant was created Young, 23, thanked her fellow in London in 1951. Filipinos immediately after she won the Other candidates who entered the title. semi-final round were Miss “Salamat sa mga kababayan ko. Netherlands Jacquelne Steenbeek, Mahal na mahal ko kayo [Thank you Sports; Miss Brazil Sancler Frantz, to all my fellowmen. I love you all],” she Beach Fashion (Balinese Beach said. Fabric); Miss India Navneet Dhillon, Young waved to an ecstatic crowd Multimedia; and Miss Nepal Ishani as the triumphant music played. Shrestha, Beauty With A Purpose. Miss France was the runner up Young also placed in challenge while Miss Ghana took the third place. events of Beach Fashion, fifth; and Megan was born in the USA before Multimedia, fourth. moving to the Philippines when she The Fil-Am actress has been one was 10. Currently studying Digital Film of the favorite candidates to win in this making, Megan has been appearing year’s edition of Miss World beauty on screen since the age of 15, starring contest, alongside with candidates in films, TV shows, and as a presenter. from Brazil, Ukraine, Indonesia, Megan has ambitions of moving France, Australia and Indonesia. A total behind the camera in the future, taking of 127 candidates joined this year’s the role of director after gaining pageant. a www.filipinostar.org September 2013 The North American Filipino Star 17 Anne Curtis on settling down: Who is PNoy's new love Huwag muna interest?

Mariness “Kim” Ledesma (left) linked with President Aquino Anne Curtis with her beau, food blogger ood blogger Erwan Heussaff Beautiful and Kind.. This is how a co- siya e,” Liza added. worker at the Department of Interior On Sunday, The Philippine Daily This after her sister, Jasmine and Local Government described Inquirer in a column “Biz Buzz” named Curtis-Smith, said that she wants to see attorney Mariness “Kim” Ledesma, 29, Ledesma as “the present apple of the Anne walking down the aisle. "Huwag naman muna, not yet. President Benigno S.C. Aquino’s President’s eye.” Definitely not anytime soon," said Anne, reported new love interest. The report noted that Ledesma who is currently dating food blogger “Maganda siya at mabait. graduated cum laude from the Ateneo Erwan Heussaff. Magaling makisama kahit mababa de Davao University law school. Anne said that she is just happy [lang ang katungkulan mo] at kahit Quoting a source, the report said: that her family is close to Erwan, the hindi kayo close, expect mo na “I hear they’re very serious about each brother of her celebrity friend, actress Anne’s sister, Jasmine ngingitian ka niya,” Liza, an employee other.” and model Solenn Heussaff. and really strong. We are really happy at DILG, told GMA News Online in a "It's always a great feeling when you with each other. It’s an understanding phone interview on Tuesday. No comment know that your family loves the person relationship, we’re both from “Atty. Kim,” as her co-workers you love," she said. completely different industries and I called Ledesma, is a member of the Sought for comment, DILG In a previous interview, Erwan said think that’s why it’s working so well," he Liberal Party and currently works Secretary Mar Roxas told reporters: “I he and Anne are in no rush to tie the said. under DILG Undersecretary Rafael don’t discuss the President’s personal knot, adding that they are "still young." "We are busy and we are in love, so Antonio Santos. life. That’s his life.” a "I think what we have is really cool it’s good," he added. a “Crush ko nga siya kasi maganda Derek on Cristine’s sex video rumor: “So what?” had nothing to say to those he was not really after fame. spreading the gossip, and that he His job, he stressed, was to trusted Cristine fully. “portray characters and help build Cristine seemed just as the network.” unperturbed. “It’s weird nga. But “I’m working like a horse… We wala naman,” the actress told can’t deny that ABS-CBN and GMA 7 Inquirer via SMS. are the bigger networks … their stars Derek—who swore he would get more exposure here and abroad. never date anyone from show biz But I’m not doing this to be famous. again after breaking up with actress I’m here to entertain, and I hope that Angelica Panganiban—“ate his we gain more viewers,” Derek said. words,” by confirming a romantic “I’m working very hard, and I’m glad relationship with Cristine in August. that TV5 is making me do so. I don’t They starred in the 2011 movie, “No want to sit idly and just get paid.” Other Woman.” He added that money wasn’t an Very busy girl issue. “At the end of the day, ’yung While things are going well for pera puwede mong kitain, but to the couple, the 36-year-old hunk said make a name for yourself is more their hectic schedules have been meaningful. I want to give back and preventing them from spending more help TV5 grow from a small to a big quality time with each other. network. That would make me feel The actor volunteered that the more fulfilled.” shoot of their coming Viva movie, Does he get disheartened when Elwood Perez’s “My Trophy Wife,” he hears news about the network’s had been put on hold because huge losses? “You can’t have a Cristine was “very busy with her own successful network overnight. Derek Ramsay projects.” They’re still here, grinding away and “It’s not true!” was Derek knew it was a text blast,” Derek told For his part, Derek will soon be trusting their talents. I admire them Ramsay’s emphatic response to reporters during a recent media doing two shows for TV5: “For Love for that. How can you not respect a rumors that his girlfriend Cristine gathering for Dunkin’ Donuts, which or Money” with Ritz Azul and Alice company that perseveres?” Reyes and her ex-boyfriend Rayver he endorses. “[Cristine and I] didn’t Dixson, and a yet untitled drama that Derek is currently promoting the Cruz had a sex video on the Internet. talk about it because there was no will also star Angel Aquino, Mylene Dunkin’ Donuts contest, “A Day with A recent blast of spam text messages need to. I don’t even know if she’s Dizon and Yul Servo. Derek,” which runs from October 1 to from anonymous phone numbers aware of it.” Network-building November 30. Three winners will get claimed that the video could be And even if there was, indeed, Show biz insiders insist that the chance to hang out with Derek viewed in the provided link. such a sex video circulating online, Derek hasn’t been getting the same and do a host of activities. a “My friends and I got the text Derek confidently declared that he amount of exposure since signing a message, too. I just laughed it off, couldn’t care less. “It doesn’t matter; three-year contract with the Kapatid and didn’t even bother opening it. I past is past,” he said, adding that he network last year, but the actor said www.filipinostar.org 18 The North American Filipino Star September 2013 Showbiz Gossip Continued from p.17 Enchong plans to have a Ai-Ai apologizes to Aquino over break from teleseryes presidential meddling rumor “Kasi ang dami-dami nating artista ngayon and I think it’s about enjoy eating out with friends.” time na sila naman,” said the To keep herself busy when not Kapamilya actor, who is already in working, the “Toda Max” mainstay the industry for seven years. said she frequented the gym, played This surprised some badminton and watched movies. “I also like trying out different night entertainment writers present at the spots. My friend Direk Wenn press conference held Thursday (Deramas, film and TV director) told night, September 26. me, ‘If you’re going through “May gagawin akong pelikula, something, you have to make extra tapos alam ko naman na may effort to feel better. You should go out susunod akong gagawin kaya and socialize.’” okay lang ako,” he shrugged. She claimed to have learned a lot Entertainment ( Article MRec ), from the experience. “I’ve realized that pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1 God has a big plan for me and that His He added: “Kasi no’ng sinuma time is the perfect time. He will give total ko, ‘yong airing lang, hindi me what I need when I really need it,” ‘yong taping, parang lagpas siya Ai-Ai told Inquirer. “What I went Enchong will work on a film after his TV isang taon na nasa primetime na through strengthened my faith. There series "Muling Buksan ang Puso." Ai-Ai Delas ko. was a time when I questioned His Enchong Dee will go on a six- intentions. Only recently did I “So I’m happy and blessed, “The President has his hands full day vacation with his family after with the country’s problems. Why acknowledge that I knew what I had to siguro naman masyado namang his last taping for ABS-CBN's should I bother him with my love life?” do all along, but was just too madamot na ako na lang palagi said Ai-Ai de las Alas, who recently stubborn. I had to learn the hard way.” teleserye “Muling Buksan ang ‘yong bumibida.” apologized to President Benigno Puso.” Before his current drama series Aquino after Malacañang had to Dee's family will go on a Beijing “Muling Buksan ang Puso,” address a rumor that the President and Mongolia tour before he starts Enchong was Maja Salvador’s was meddling with the comedienne’s working on a film with Star Cinema leading man in ABS-CBN’s defunct court case. and Skylight. TV series “Ina, Kapatid, Anak.” a “This is embarrassing. I don’t The young actor said that he think P-Noy (Aquino’s nickname) even will not accept offers for TV series asks about his sister’s (TV host Kris while he is working on the film. Aquino) relationships. This issue is nakakatawang nakakaasar,” Ai-Ai said during a media gathering for her latest movie, “Kung Fu Divas.” Ai-Ai married businessman Jed Salang on April 3. They separated a month later, with Ai-Ai accusing Jed of beating her up. In June, Ai-Ai filed a court case against Jed for violating Republic Act No. 9262, or the Anti- Violence Against Women and Children Act of 2004.

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The accusation that P-Noy was AI-AI, right (with Marian Rivera in their helping Ai-Ai with her court case was coming movie Kung Fu Divas), says she allegedly made by Jed’s lawyer Joel hasn’t fully recovered. Ferrer. “Next time he talks with the press, he should pray and think hard first,” Ai-Ai said of Ferrer. “Like me, he Overprotective should be very careful. I think he is forgetting that his client was given a She said her children, Sancho, gag order.” Sophia and Niccolo, were now In June, Malacañang denied that overprotective of her as a result of her members of the Presidential Security failed marriage. “Sancho told me, ‘We Group (PSG) had been assigned to will really give the guys who will show the comedienne. During the press interest in you a hard time.’ With the conference, Ai-Ai clarified that her two three of them, I imagine, having a bodyguards were not members of the screening committee. I can’t date PSG, but personal employees. those who flunk the test.” “Pinapasweldo ko sila. They protect Ai-Ai added, “My wounds are me,” she said. deep, but I’m trying to move forward. Ai-Ai admitted she was still While it’s easy to forgive, I admit I’m recovering from heartbreak and having a hard time forgetting.” wasn’t at all ready to fall in love again. Directed by Onat Diaz, “Kung Fu “I was traumatized. I still cry at night, Divas” also features Marian Rivera, not for the person who broke my heart Edward Mendez, Gloria Diaz, Bianca but because of this situation I am in.” Manalo, Precious Lara Quigaman, She added, “I’m only 40 percent Nova Villa and Roderick Paulate. It will healed. I have a long way to go. I’m be shown in theaters starting Oct. 2. a giving myself two or three years to rest. I’m not ready for anything yet, although I go out on group dates. I www.filipinostar.org September 2013 The North American Filipino Star 19 Bruno Mars to sing at halftime of Super Bowl Grammy-winner Bruno Mars will (with Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa). perform at halftime of the Super Bowl. Mars' work has earned him The National Football League numerous awards and accolades, made the announcement ahead of the including a Grammy Award, an kickoff of games on Sunday, with Mars American Music Award, a Billboard joined by FOX co-host Terry Bradshaw Music Award and a BRIT Award. Since and analyst Michael Strahan in Times the beginning of his career as a singer, Square. in 2010, Mars has sold 10 million The league’s championship game albums and 58 million singles will be played Feb. 2 at MetLife worldwide. Although as a songwriter, Stadium in East Rutherford, New producer and singer, his total single Jersey. download sales surpass 100 million Mars is one of pop music’s top worldwide. He has achieved a total of acts, with several No. 1 hits including five number one singles on the his most recent, “When I Was Your Billboard Hot 100 chart and six top ten Man.” singles, including first place with "Just The 27-year-old singer-songwriter- the Way You Are", which sold 12.5 producer was honored for best male million copies and contributed to Mars video and choreography for becoming the best-selling digital artist “Treasure” at the MTV Video Music in 2011. Awards last month. Bruno Mars at the 2013 MTV Music Awards He is the son of Peter Hernandez Halftime shows have drawn more and Bernadette "Bernie" San Pedro joining production team The 200,[3] anchored by the worldwide than 100 million television viewers in Bayot (died June 1, 2013).[8][9] His Smeezingtons. number-one singles "Just the Way You the United States in past years. father is of half Puerto Rican and half Mars had an unsuccessful stint Are", "Grenade" and the hit single "The Bruno Mars was born Peter Gene Jewish (from Hungary and Ukraine) with Motown Records, but then signed Lazy Song". The album was Hernandez on October 8, 1985, in descent, and is originally from with Atlantic in 2009. He became nominated for seven Grammy Awards, Honolulu, Hawaii, and was raised in Brooklyn, New York. Mars' mother recognized as a solo artist after winning Best Pop Vocal Performance the Waikiki neighborhood of Honolulu. immigrated to Hawaii from the lending his vocals to the songs for "Just The Way You Are". His second Bruno Mars, is an American Philippines as a child, and was of "Nothin' on You" by B.o.B, and album, Unorthodox Jukebox (2012), singer-songwriter and record Filipino, and some Spanish, descent. "Billionaire" by Travie McCoy, which peaked at number one in the United producer. Raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, His parents met while performing in a were worldwide hits, and for which he States.[4] The album spawned the by a family of musicians, Mars began show, where his mother was a hula co-wrote the hooks. He also co-wrote international hit singles "Locked Out of making music at a young age and dancer and his father played the hits "Right Round" by Flo Rida Heaven", "When I Was Your Man" and performed in various musical venues percussion.[11] At the age of two, he featuring Ke$ha, and "Wavin' Flag" by the moderate hit success "Treasure". in his hometown throughout his was nicknamed "Bruno" by his father, K'naan, allowing him to work with an In addition to his solo music, Bruno childhood. He graduated from high because of his resemblance to assortment of artists from various has collaborated with numerous other school and moved to Los Angeles, to legendary professional wrestler Bruno genres. Mars' debut studio album, artists, notably being featured on the pursue a musical career. Mars Sammartino. a Doo-Wops & Hooligans (2010) peaked worldwide hits "Lighters" (with Bad produced songs for other artists, at number three on the Billboard Meets Evil) and "Young, Wild & Free" Raymond Gutierrez open to discuss issues about his family, when needed Raymond Gutierrez, one of the nature of his job at “Showbiz Police.” hosts of TV5′s “Showbiz Police” has no Raymond added: “We grew-up in qualms talking about his family this industry so we know how the game especially if it’s about good news. works. We know how it works and alam With regards to his twin brother naman nila. Maiintindihan nila. And I’ve and former Kapuso Network primetime been doing showbiz talk show for how king Richard Gutierrez whose career is many years now and marami na ring said to be in limbo at the moment; pinagdaanan ang family ko. So marami Raymond declared that he will be an na akong napagdaanan as a TV host.”. asset to TV5 or to any network. Before So how different is Raymond in Raymond, her eldest sister, actress and “Showbiz Police?” TV host Ruffa Gutierrez was the first to “I will try my best to be fearless. sign a deal with TV5. It’s yet unseen if You know it’s a work in progress. Hindi Richard would follow suit. pa rin ako sing tapang or sing sanay ni The entertainment press and Nay Cristy or direk Joey pero siguro Richard’s fans are curious with whom through time we’ll see,” he remarked. he’d sign up. As for the show, he said that Raymond has a simple advice to compared to his past showbiz talk his twin: Go where the work is. Raymond Gutierrez show, “Showbiz Police” is more “Kung saan maganda ang ilalatag doing documentaries, reality TV shows, He added he won’t have a hard serious. sa yo,” he remarked “Si Chard kasi movies, etc. time too since it’s all about knowing “We’re taking it to a new level. We marami na siyang nagawa at kayang “He is happier now and hindi when to be a brother or a son and to be have to be a little bit fearless so parang mga gawin. So not only is he an actor mukhang pagod,” quipped Raymond. a professional TV host. yun yung direction…I think it also for soap operas. He has done With regards to “controversies” “I know my role and I know what to showed in our first episode that I’m documentaries, reality shows and about the Gutierrez family, if ever his portray and kung merong mga ready to ask the serious questions,” musical varieties. Mas malawak ang siblings or even parents would be the instances na kailangang pag-usapan said Raymond. range niya kaysa akin.” “showbiz issues” their show will tackle, yung sa family, then I really have to “Showbiz Police” is part of TV5′s Raymond pointed out that the he has no problem with that. He also discuss it. But if it’s not my place to talk Weekend Do It Better primetime block months Richard took off from showbiz revealed that his contract with TV5 about it then hindi rin ako mag- and it airs every Saturday at 6 p.m. did his brother good. He described him doesn’t have a clause that stipulates he comment on their behalf,” he related. Headlining the show with Raymond to be more relaxed and even more could not or should not talk about Aside from Richard and Ruffa, Gutierrez are Cristy Fermin, Cong. Lucy excited to return to work. “family issues.” family members in showbiz are Eddie Torres-Gomez, filmmaker Joey Reyes According to him, Richard worked “If my family is involved in an issue Gutierrez, Annabelle Rama, Ruffa, Elvis with Divine Lee, Dina Castro and MJ for more than 11 years with GMA-7. If and we have to talk about it then so be and Ritchie Paul. And Raymond knows Marfori as the three Showbiz Police he wasn’t doing soap operas he was it,” expressed Raymond. that his family would understand the Angels. a

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A beautiful day for the annual apple picking picnic of Gilmore College International students and their family with friends and neighbors, Sunday, September 15, 2013 at the biggest apple orchard in Quebec. Alberto Santos (extreme left) invited over 20 people to join the picnic. He is looking forward to another tour to see the autumn leaves.

Sitting and enjoying the picnic, sharing food, smiling for the Taking a break to pose for another souvenir with Ben Bade, Armie Tula, Jo Magali Kardenas Tan with husband Vincent souvenir photo of a wonderful day are students and their Zeny Kharroubi, Edna Lorenzo, Manoj Bhandar, Paul François, Wimble Tan are first timers in apple picking trips. friends. Paraiso, Maryglo Valiente, Crisitna Pa-ac with Casandra, Malica, Arlene Wecome to Gilmore College annual picnic. Manalo, and two friends of Maryglo (2nd & 3rd from left).

Posing in front of the orchard’s marker - L-R: Desiree Manoj Bhandar caught climbing the apple tree. In the Photo taken by Vincent Tan showing the nice playground in Fernando, Arlene Manalo, Edna Lorenzo, Zenaida Kharroubi foreground are: Bert Santos with three members from his the orchard. It’s really a nice place to visit every apple and Wimble Paraiso. group whose names are not available at press time. picking time in September around the 2nd Sunday. www.filipinostar.org 22 The North American Filipino Star APRIL 2013

Photo: supporting victims of crimes (1) -- Sen. Tobias Enverga, Jr. joins MP for Etobicoke Centre, Ted Opitz (5th from right), Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (7th from right} after a consultation and roundtable discussion with stakeholders and advocates on the rights of victims of crimes. Minister MacKay conducts the consultation and discussion across the country to gather directly input from victims’ groups, victims’ advocates, police, lawyers and all stakeholders within the system. The information will be used in formulating a victims' bill of rights to improve Canada's justice system and give victims more effective voice in the system.

TEN YEARS WALKING FOR CHARITY - A MILESTONE! Senator Tobias Enverga, Jr. and his wife, Rosemer, walk anew with an estimated 2,300 participants at the ANCOP Walk 2013 in downtown Toronto, Sunday, August 25, 2013. It was their 10th year in the annual fundraiser for ANCOP International Canada. ANCOP (Answering the Cry of the Poor) is a Chief Blair and Senator: Sen. Tobias Enverga, Jr. (C, Ontario) and Toronto Police Chief William charitable organization aimed at building communities for the marginalized sectors of society Blair after the announcement in Toronto by the Conservative federal government on the in the Philippines and other third world countries. ANCOP also provides scholarships for poor, allocation of close to $250,000 in funding to help the Scarborough Family Justice Centre but deserving students in those countries. Sen.and Mrs. Enverga, through the Philippine provide services that will ease the trauma for victims of family violence. The announcement Canadian Charitable Foundation (PCCF) – a charity organization they founded, have so far was made by Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay on Wednesday, forwarded $27,500 since last year to ANCOP, which funds go toward the construction of 20 August 14, 2013. MacKay said that in 2011, police reported almost 95,000 victims of family houses at a village in Paranaque City that ANCOP Canada is developing. (Office of Sen. Tobias violence in Canada. The Scarborough Family Justice Centre is a pilot project being operated by Enverga, Jr.) Victims Services Toronto, in partnership with Toronto Police Services and community organizations. It aims to provide a more victim-focused and victim-friendly approach to criminal justice and social services intervention. For example, the Centre will ensure that each victim is provided with an advocate for support, counseling, case management, case co- ordination and consistent, timely access to information about the criminal justice process.

L-R: MP Roxanne James, MP (C, Scarborough Centre), Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (who is also the MP for Central Nova), Alma Benemerito of the Toronto Police Services and Sen. Tobias Enverga, Jr. (C, Ontario) at the Toronto Police Services Board, August 14, 2013. Photo was taken after Minister MacKay announced the allocation by the Conservative government of close to $250,000 in funding to help the Scarborough Family Justice Centre provide services that will ease the trauma for victims of family violence. The Scarborough Family Justice Centre is a pilot project being operated by Victims Services Toronto, in partnership with Toronto Police Services and community organizations. It aims to provide a more victim-focused and victim-friendly approach to criminal justice Taken during the Knights of Rizal gala night at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, September 1, 2013: and social services intervention. For example, the Centre will ensure that each victim is provided with an L-R: Filipino Star Editor Zenaida Kharroubi, Councilor Marvin Rotrand, Sir Lucien Spittael from advocate for support, counselling, case management, case co-ordination and consistent, timely access to Belgium, and Candidate for Montreal Mayor, Marcel Côté. information about the criminal justice process. www.filipinostar.org September 2013 The North American Filipino Star 23 From Page 11 Judge Rodriguez While it is normal for you to people who fail in their dreams fail not Freedom and Rights. Yahoo Contributor themselves with integrity, especially want only the best for yourselves, that is from lack of ability but from lack of Network. Retrieved from where money is concerned. 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