KWARTA O KAHON? the BALIKBAYAN BOX FIASCO WHIPS

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SEPTEMBER 2015 Vol. 4 No. 9

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EDITORIAL THE PALPAK CHRONICLES KWARTA o KAHON? THE BALIKBAYAN BOX FIASCO WHIPS

A STORM OF FURY

A series of blunders, mis- tive issues. Among them of Custom chief Albert Lina , chief Lina for being balikbayan boxes coming steps and mishandling by was the plan to inspect or now branded as the “most “insensitive “ but also de- from abroad. the government as well as scrutinize “balikbayan box- hated” government official. manded his outright resig- Lina justified their action politicians, who obviously es” sent by OFWs to their nation. Palpak is a street lingo for “a saying there have been re- misread public sentiments, families and imposing addi- big blunder or booboo” or a Sensing a big whirlwind the ported cases of balikbayan has fueled a nationwide an- tional taxes as well. failure. proposal was reaping, Presi- boxes being used as con- ger, outrage and indignation “Palpak!” is what majority of dent Noynoy Aquino imme- duits to smuggle in guns and against some government Netizens prowling the social Filipinos describe the pro- diately ordered the Bureau firearms as well as highly officials and leading presi- media had not only chas- posal put forward by Bureau of Customs to stop opening dential candidates on sensi- tised or castigated Customs (Continued on page 4) Canadians hit the polls on October 19 BREAKING NEWS POE finally joins presidential derby: says “Ako po si Grace Poe. Pilipino.” TRUDEAU HARPER MULCAIR Senator Grace Poe, in her declaration speech at the UP Diliman Bahay ng Alumni on Sept 16, affirmed that she is EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT. VOTE WISELY. offering herself to be the next president of the Philip- pines. FULL STORY Record-breaking crowd ON PAGE 3 got a Taste of Manila! Flashflood paralyzes Metro Manila HPG caught off guard; Palace appeals for understanding

by Aaron B. Recuenco and Ellalyn B. De Vera

Torrential rain that dumped by the flashflood. It said HPG 78.8mm rainfall in three hours personnel’s intervention on Tuesday night triggered flash- the EDSA flooding came a little flood in Metro Manila that left too late. thousands of motorists and So heavy was the traffic that it commuters stranded and stuck turned EDSA and other major in traffic till the early morning thoroughfares into virtual of Wednesday. parking lots for hours. The Philippine National Police- The bumper-to-bumper traffic Highway Patrol Group (PNP- earned the ire of the commut- HPG), which heaped praises for ers who got stranded. instilling discipline among mo- “Little Manila” is not so little anymore as throngs of Filipinos, friends and supporters, an estimated 200K torists since it took over the But what further surprised and lead in managing traffic on ED- disappointed the HPG is the over the weekend fiesta, filled the 1.4 kilometer stretch of Bathurst from Wilson to Laurelcrest to feast SA last Monday, admitted yes- very little help from the Metro- on the food and everything Filipino. Organized by Philippine Cultural Community Centre, the street festi- terday getting caught off guard val has been dubbed as the largest gathering of Filipinos in Canada. (PHOTO FROM PCCC FB PAGE) (Continued on page 3) September 2015 2 Waves Filipinos Making News

September 2015 3 Waves Filipinos Making News Manila Feedback TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Senator Poe offers herself as presidential candidate in 2016 By Jelly F. Musico

MANILA, Sept. 16 (PNA) – Senator said she wanted to continue what the fight against corruption and I Grace Poe on Wednesday finally her father, the late movie actor Fer- personally thank our President for ended speculation about her politi- nando Poe Jr., started when he ran bringing back the confidence for an cal plans, offering herself as presi- but lost in a high-controversial pres- honest leader. We should continue dential candidate in the 2016 elec- idential race in 2004. our fight against corruption,” she tions. said. The first-termer senator said she Poe declared her candidacy for the would continue to draw inspiration ”My time now is not enough to give highest position of the land in front from the people who worked hard all my goals and objectives. In the of the more than 5,000 adoring to help their respective families next few days, I will give my com- crowd that filled the University of amid hardships and difficulties of prehensive programs which cen- the Philippines (UP) Bahay ng Alum- life. tered in simple principle and belief: The “foundling” named Grace Poe answers ni in Diliman, Quezon City. No Filipino will be left behind and ”All of you are my source of inspira- the call. no place in the Philippines will be ”I’m Grace Poe. Filipino. Daughter, tion. You give me strength to offer left behind. Together, we will also wife and mother, and with the help myself for the highest service of our transportation, information technol- achieve progress,” she said. of our loving God is offering to you country,” Poe said. ogy, sports, climate change, tourism myself for the highest form of ser- Poe said she would allocate seven She laid down some of her platforms and education. vice as President,” Poe said to close percent of the country’s Gross Do- of government that will focus on ed- If she wins, Poe promised to imme- her 25–minute speech to the delight mestic Product for infrastructure ucation, agriculture, infrastructures, diately enact into law the Freedom of almost 5,000 supporters inside development, particularly the im- fight against graft and corruption, of Information (FOI) bill to reinforce and outside the jampacked UP Ba- provement of roads, railways, air- tax reform, fight against poverty, the fight against graft and corrup- hay ng Alumni. ports, seaports and even Internet overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), tion. service. Just like in 2013 elections when she illegal drugs, peace and order, ”President Aquino has done a lot in ran and won as No. 1 senator, Poe health, West Philippine Sea, traffic, (Continued on page 6)

(Continued from page 1) Flashflood paralyzes Metro...

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ON EDSA This photo that went viral on social media on Tuesday night was taken at 10:30 p.m. at the peak of the traffic jam that turned Edsa into a giant parking lot and stranded tens of thousands of tired, hungry and angry motorists and commuters. It was taken by Myk Josh Wierzbicki from the 18th floor of Paragon Condominium Plaza on Edsa corner Reli- ance Street with a Samsung S3 smartphone. politan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) which was supposed to be their partner in improving the traffic condition on EDSA, a claim denied by the MMDA. APPEAL FOR UNDERSTANDING With the inconvenience, Malacan ang ap- pealed for the “kind understanding” of motorists and commuters affected by the flashflood and heavy traffic Tuesday night. Presidential Communications Operations Secretary Herminio Coloma assured that government will continue to exert efforts to mitigate the occurrence of floods and ease traffic flow but still asked for the co- operation of the public. “We understand the plight of many who were stranded and delayed considerably in reaching their homes and destinations (Continued on page 6)

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(Continued from page1 ) THE PALPAK CHRONICLES: KWARTA o KAHON? COUNTERPOINT dutiable goods in commercial quantity. But OFWs associations and other sectors said the Bureau Tenny F. Soriano of Customs should instead concentrate its efforts to catch big time smugglers who almost always are evading taxes by the billions. They said the goodies contained in a balikbayan box are LADY OBAMA? the “fruits of labor” of the long hard years of the OFWs The stage is set. It’s Show- dent Jejomar Binay. citizenship law which some time! Senator Grace Poe sectors describe as abroad. If and when she succeeds in has ended months of specu- “creating a two tier citizen- “Those items contained in the box represent the OFWs care the May 2016 polls, she fol- lations on her political ship system“. and love for their family members. Thus the box itself is a lows in the footsteps of US plans when she declared sacred symbol of sharing with their loved ones of what he President Barack Obama The British Columbia Civil Sept.16 that she’s a candi- has earned abroad.” who won the US presidency Liberties Association date for the 2016 presiden- as a first-time US senator in (BCLA) said that as a result Aside from the threat of being randomly inspected, the tial elections. 2008. of the new rules, “there is balikbayan box also, at times, suffers pilferage during un- Poe finally put to rest all now an official second class loading at the point of entry. Some boxes are missing one Senator Poe is a neophyte doubts about her plans citizenship in effect“. piece of a pair of shoes for instance or some expensive member of the Philippine when she dramatically an- items like electronic gadgets are replaced by cheaper or senate having been elected -The changes in the Care- nounced that she’s offering old ones. in 2013 and could be the giver Program which limits herself as a candidate for third woman president of the entry of applicants The balikbayan box fiasco is only one of a series of “faux the 2016 polls at a special the Philippines, after Cora- pas” by both the Aquino government as well as politicians gathering at the University -the slow response of the zon Aquino and Gloria aiming for the highest post in land - the presidency. of the Philippines (UP) Ba- Harper government to the Macapagal Arroyo. hay Alumni house located European refugee crisis Here is the list contained in the “PALPAK CHRONI- at the Diliman campus of It will also be the second CLES”: ***** the state university. time that possibly, a chief The Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) 5-day protest. Members of executive from show busi- LAST SUMMER BASHES. In her declaration of candi- the 100 year old religious group staged a mass protest last ness will once again occupy The Taste of Manila (TOM) dacy, she said “I am Grace week of August, first inside the compound of the depart- Malacanang Palace, the first and the Mabuhay festival Poe, Filipino“, as if to ment of justice in Ermita, Manila decrying the filing of ille- one being president Joseph drew the curtains down to shrugged off the pending gal detention charges among others against several of its “Erap” Estrada, but was the Filipino community’s question on her citizenship high-ranking church officials. unseated after only two summer celebrations. before the Senate Electoral years in office. They based their mass action on the principle of separation Tribunal and moves to un- Both drew big crowds and of church and state but the President said it has nothing to seat her as senator and ulti- Poe is the adopted daughter we congratulate organizers do with it since the government was only implementing mately disqualify her as a of movie king and icon Fer- of both events. the law against certain persons and not against any reli- presidential bet. nando Poe Jr. who ran and But as in any successful gion. lost in the 2004 elections to UP is regarded as the sym- event, you can’t please eve- President Gloria Arroyo. A former minister of the INC, who was expelled for expos- bol of academic excellence rybody and there has to be ing alleged corruption among INC officials filed the case and freedom in the country It was widely believed that some minor or major kinks. after allegedly being kidnapped and detained against their and is the same venue the elder Poe was cheated Restaurateur Rey Sunga, a will by armed men believed to be on orders of the INC hier- where Poe’s adoptive father in the voting marked by al- well known figure and pio- archy. the late movie icon Fernan- leged massive fraud neer in the Bathurst and The protest disrupted traffic along busy EDSA where they do Poe Jr. also declared his Will we have a Lady Obama Wilson area, where the presidential candidacy in decided to take their protest but caused widespread ire as president? Taste of Manila is held year- 2004 against then president among the citizenry and commuters. ly, has some questions or ***** Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. issues in the conduct of the The INC protest exposed the bad side of Grace Poe, who is HOW TO LOSE AN ELEC- festival. yet to announce her candidacy but can be seen roaming the A crowd estimated at 5,500 TION. Prime Minister Ste- country as if she were a declared candidate already. Poe joined Poe in the occasion. He and others who rented phen Harper’s Conservative sided and sympathized with the protesters and the INC, booths in the two-day event Poe is expected to name party is badly trailing in its apparently failing to grasp the legality of the government said they received a raw Senator Chiz Escudero as march to regaining power action and the absence of religion as an issue in the five- deal from the organizers. her running mate and both in Ottawa. day protest. will run as independents Sunga wanted some expla- but are supported by a coa- A combination of recent Poe along with vice president Jejomar Binay and Senator nations from the organiz- policies by the ruling party Chiz Escudero, obviously took the same sides in an effort to lition of several political ers, particularly from Rolly is making it lose their grip gain political mileage with the influential INC whose solid groups and party. Mangante chair of the festi- on voters. votes are well known during elections. But in doing so, The lady senator has val. He said: Among the contentious is- Grace Poe was unmasked as a TRAPO (or as some said a emerged as a leading con- -There seems to be favour- sues dogging them are: TRA-POE), an acronym for a “traditional politician” whose tender in poll surveys con- itism on the assignment of connotation is also known as a dirty rag. ducted in the past several -Bill-C24, part of which is (Continued on page 6) months dislodging con- the new immigration and (Continued on page 11) sistent leader Vice Presi-

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Planting the seeds of hope WAVES FROM HOME for indigenous peoples through education Diego Ojano Franco

While waiting for Davao’s Rodrigo Duterte to make his final decision whether to run or not for President in The DepEd adopted the National IPEd Policy Frame- the May 2016 elections we are diverting our attention work in line with the government’s commitment to to one paradigm shift quietly shaping up in the hinter- achieve its “Education for All” targets and that of the lands and shores of our country. United Nations Millennium Development Goals, and in pursuit of the Basic Education Sector reform Agenda. If there’s hope for something truly life-changing for the The policy framework was prepared in consultation Filipinos, particularly our IP population that could still with representatives from indigenous peoples commu- happen in the dusk of the Aquino administration and if nities, civil society, education stakeholders and other there is one person in the PNoy cabinet who could re- government agencies with the National Commission main endeared to the Filipino people beyond 2016, we on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) in particular. bet our last peso in favor of Secretary Armin A. Luistro, FSC of the Department of Education. As an instrument for promoting shared accountability, continues dialogue, engagement and partnership of all Quietly but effectively implemented countrywide, the the sectors involved, the policy framework will serve National Indigenous Peoples Education Policy Frame- as the blueprint of the DepEd in developing and imple- work contained in DepEd Order No. 62 s. 2011 is creat- menting an IP Education Program that subscribes to ing not only excitement but waves of hope as well for the rights-based approach, that gives primary im- our “exploited and neglected” ethnic population. portance to the principles of participation, inclusion and empowerment. In his remark during the signing of DO 62 in August 8, Indigenous Peoples Education (IPED) 2011, Bro. Luistro called on his fellow educators stipu- We are lucky to have been invited to attend one of the lating that the DepEd Order “recognizes the faults of on-going IPEd Framework Formulations happening all Aklan is unique in a sense that it is the only province in the past. It is an invitation for us to change our per- over our islands which allowed us a tremendous re- Panay island that has two distinct indigenous peoples spective - the glasses that we normally use to see reali- treat for soul-searching and upliftment in the sunny groupings. The “Akeanon-Bukidnon in Libacao and ty - and exchange that with a perspective that allows and bright Ati-Atihan town of Kalibo, Aklan far away Madalag and the “Ati” in Malay, Boracay, Buruanga and us to really be inclusive. Furthermore, it is an invita- from the boiling kettle of politics, the stressful traffic Nabas. tion to learn with, not just to teach in, indigenous com- and thunderstorms in imperial Manila at least for munities that have always been on the sidelines.” some serendipitous moments. The majority of the Akeanon-Bukidnon are fair skinned and appear similar to the mixed physical and Obviously in our experience and view of contemporary The event we attended was the DepEd Division of Ak- facial attributes of mainstream Aklanons. The Atis, mainstream society, our indigenous peoples indeed lan Validation of the IPEd Framework that was formu- believed and described as descendants of the pygmies are marginalized and as the DepEd policy noted they lated after series of dialogues, consultations, focus (negritos) who came from Borneo between 30,000 to “continue to lack access to basic social services, limited group discussions and immersion activities of the IPEd 20,000 B.C. via the pre-historic “land bridge” that sup- opportunities to engage the mainstream economy and coordinators in the municipalities of Libacao, Madalag, posed to have connected our archipelago with the rest suffer social, economic and political exclusion… ” and Malay (including Boracay) and Buruanga where indig- of mainland Asia, have retained the dark skinned and such disadvantaged position having been due to the enous peoples are concentrated. kinky-hair features of their ancestors said to be the lack of culture-responsive basic education. (Continued on page 7)

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(Continued from page 3) Ako Bicol Partylist along with the Filipinos for Peace, DUTERTE supporters not Senator Poe offers herself... Justice and Progress Move- ment (FPJ PM), Grace Poe The senator also vowed to Movement, GO Grace Poe, giving up hope find ways to lower electrici- Great People’s Movement By Brian Yalung ty rates in the Philippines for the Philippines, Youth and ensure sufficient power Groups and All4GP Move- Manila, Philippines – Davao “Nata-timing din mga yan. running. I think ’yung mga supply in Mindanao, which ment. Mayor Rodrigo Duterte’s For one, pag nag-announce boto, may choices na Minda- suffers frequent brownouts announcement that he’s not na sila like what VP Binay nao. Si VP Binay ma-lakas Earlier, the 500,000- that affect the local econo- joining the 2016 presiden- did, eh sa kanila mapupunta dyan pati si Sen. Grace Poe. member Magdalo Group my. tial race has disappointed lahat ng batikos. So may ad- Mar Roxas di masyado pero pushed Poe as presidential his supporters, but many vantage din ’yung keeping since he is incumbent, may Poe said she would also candidate. are not discounting the fact everybody guessing and sa- hatak din yan. Ibig sabihin continue to reach out the Some of the celebrities who that he may still change his ka ka na lang mag deklara,” everybody wins pag nawala rebel groups and the peace attended Poe’s declaration mind. he added. siya (Duterte),” he said. process which the Aquino Between Binay and Poe, include Jeffrey Santos, Rex During his speech at the On what could have been administration had started Casiple said it is too early Cortez, Albert Martinez and Asia CEO Forum at Makati the reason behind Duterte’s in Mindanao. who will benefit most. singer Yeng Constantino. Diamond Residences June decision not to run, Casiple Poe said her life was an Poe announced her candida- 25 2015 (Russell Palma) cited a number of things. “Mahirap pa magsabi at this open book, obviously refer- Political analyst Ramon time kasi nagmo-mobilize cy while the Senate Elec- “Madami yan. Halimbawa he ring to some people ques- Casiple believes there is pa lang sila ng mga im- toral Tribunal (SET) is hear- was heard saying before na tioning her citizenship. nothing new on Duterte’s pluwensiya,” said Casiple. ing a disqualification case kung ang ratings niya ay di recent pronouncement. ”Who will think that a filed against her by a losing umakyat beyond 16 percent, Even if he doesn’t run, foundling would be able to senatorial candidate Ri- “Eh, hindi lang naman nga- di siya tatakbo. Meron din Casiple said he believes reach the Senate. Thank you zalito David. yon nangyari yan,” Casiple angle na pagod na siya and Duterte will continue to for the chance you have giv- She became the third politi- said in an interview yester- isa pa ’yung wala siyang ti- push through with federal- en to me,” Poe said. cian to declare candidacy day. “He (Duterte) has been wala sa proseso,” Casiple ism. doing it for some time. said. “Iba-iba dahilan, and at Poe was joined by her for president after Vice “Well, he (Duterte) is not Aatras, aabante, we can only the end of the day, parang mother Susan Roces and President Jejomar Binay of running away from it, in fact be sure once it is already the bang sinasabi na nag co- husband Niel Llamanzares the opposition and former (at the time of the inter- end of filing which is on Oc- consider pa din ako at di and children Bryan, Hannah Interior Secretary Mar Rox- view) alam ko nasa Malabon tober 16.” 100 percent (na di tatakbo). and Nikka. as of the ruling Liberal Party siya eh at nagkakampanya Kumbaga nakikinig pa din (LP). Casiple said Duterte’s peo- for federalism,” he said. Poe, an infant, was aban- siya sa mga nagsasabi (na ple are still campaigning. doned in a church in Iloilo Poe did not name her run- tumakbo siya). So walang “Yun ang excuse niya actual- “Walang nagbago. So the and adopted by the late Fer- ning mate but reports said nagbago, he is still going ly in going around the coun- odds are that it may be one nando Poe Jr. and Susan Ro- the lady senator will attend around campaigning.” try. The fact na tuloy-tuloy of those tactics and the ces. Senator Francis ‘Chiz’ Es- yun, mahirap mo isara yung probability that he will run. In the event Duterte makes cudero’s announcement di sya tatakbo. But I don’t As Poe declared her candi- Hangga’t di pa natatapos good his promise not to run, about his 2016 plans on think he will run away from dacy, rains of support also ’yung filing of candidacy, di Casiple said the beneficiar- Thursday at the Club Filipi- it (federalism) just because poured in with An Waray, a ka pa din makakasigurado ies would be Vice President no in Pasig. he said he will no longer run partylist that supported the na di tatakbo si Mayor Jejomar Binay and Poe for president,” Casiple add- administration coalition Some groups have been Duterte,” he said. should she indeed runs for ed. Team PNoy, leading the new pushing a Poe-Escudero the presidency. Duterte, like Senator Grace list of supporters. tandem in 2016. (PNA) Meanwhile, two of Duterte’s RMA/JFM Poe, is just waiting for the “It would improve the allies, Senator Aquilino right time to announce his chances of the others kasi “Koko” Pimentel and former (Continued from page 3) LOCALIZED THUNDER- candidacy, according to mga boto nya madidistrib- STORM Casiple. ute among those who are (Continued on page 10) Flashflood paralyzes Metro Philippine Atmospheric, Geo- physical, and Astronomical and we seek their kind under- (Continued from page 4) It will be recalled Roxas re- Aquino sought to finally im- Services Administration standing,” Coloma said in a (PAGASA) weather forecaster ceived a lot of flak at the prove or at least find a solu- statement. The Palpak Chronicles: height of the Yolanda disas- tion to the problem by re- Gladys Saludes explained that KWARTA o KAHON? Coloma explained that govern- rain clouds that formed over ter when he scolded the lieving the Metro Manila ment’s efforts to improve traf- Bulacan and Rizal grew bigger mayor of Tacloban city Development Authority fic flow along EDSA and major as they merged and moved Happy anniversary Zam- whose surname happened (MMDA) of this responsibil- thoroughfares were “greatly south toward Metro Manila boanga! Presidential aspir- to be a Romualdez, a family ity. Instead, the Philippine hindered” Tuesday night by last Tuesday. ant and Aquino heir- that is an arch-political ene- National Police (PNP) High- heavy rains and flashflood ex- “It was only a localized thun- apparent Mar Roxas has hit my of his boss, President way Patrol group was as- perienced during the rush derstorm and not an effect of the palpak jackpot button Aquino. signed to do the job. The hour of homeward-bound the southwest monsoon, which again, this time in address- reason: MMDA lack the au- commuters. Ulan, Baha plus traffic. so far affects Palawan, Visayas, ing the anniversary of the thority to enforce the traffic “These slowed down the and Mindanao,” Saludes said. Some called the September tragic Zamboanga city siege rules and is not respected movement of vehicles and re- 8 thunderstorm and flash Between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. of September 9, 2013 whose by motorists. sulted in gridlock in flooded floods that hit Metro Manila Tuesday, Saludes said, the tor- 2nd anniversary was com- areas with stalled vehicles. It as ‘carmageddon’ for the Early results showed a rential rain between 6 p.m. memorated recently. It was only past 11 p.m. when monstrous traffic it had slight improvement along and 9 p.m. Tuesday recorded seemed one of Roxas’ social the flash floods subsided and caused. Some commuters EDSA but what the Highway at least 78.8 millimeters of media team member sent normal flow of vehicles re- took 6 to 8 hours to reach patrol Group found out was rainfall at the PAGASA Science out a message to the people sumed,” he said. home for a normal 30 a lack of discipline among Garden monitoring station. of that city on his behalf minutes to1 hour travel motorists, the riding public Based on the information from She said the heaviest rain was with the word “Happy Anni- Public Works and Highways dumped between 7 p.m. and 8 time. and the sidewalk vendors as versary!” Secretary Rogelio Singson, p.m., recording a 40-millimeter well, were one of the major The perennial traffic mess of Coloma said DPWH is working rainfall. Realizing the mistake, the reason that the gridlocks on clearing and expanding the Metro Manila is epitomized However, the heavy rain that message was quickly with- occur daily. holding capacity of drainage by EDSA, that stretch of drenched Metro Manila evaded drawn, but too late as systems. He said HPG person- highway from Makati to But government officials the watershed of Angat Dam in Netizens swamped the so- nel diverted traffic on flooded Quezon city, where it be- said the traffic in Metro Ma- Bulacan. The water level at streets to alternate routes cial media with messages Angat Dam, which is the main come a huge parking lot last nila was a result of the pros- while MMDA traffic enforcers bashing Roxas for his insen- source of Metro Manila’s do- Sept.8 because of rain and perity and progress that the were deployed even past mid- sitivity. One message read mestic water requirement, flash floods. country is undergoing. night to assist in normalizing to this effect, “Hello! This is remains low.⦿ traffic flow. not a birthday.” It went vi- But EDSA is a Gordian knot Talaga? ral. when it comes to solving the daily snarls. President

September 2015 7 Waves Filipinos Making News NEWS TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Liberals offering greater Police charge woman in retirement security for alleged airline ticket scam TORONTO — A 38-year-old woman seniors from the Philippines is facing 18 TORONTO – A Liberal government will Within our first three months in govern- charges in relation to an alleged air- work to ensure that Canadian seniors ment, we will begin discussions line ticket scam targeting members get the secure and dignified retirement with the provinces and territo- of Toronto’s Filipino community they deserve, said the Leader of the Lib- ries, workers, employers and oth- that resulted in the loss of approxi- eral Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, ers on how to enhance the Cana- mately $150,000 from victims. today. da Pension Plan. “Far too many Canadians are anx- We will not cut pension income splitting A joint investigation by the Toronto ious about their retirement these for seniors. Police Service and the Travel Indus- days,” said Mr. Trudeau. “After a We will introduce a more flexible and try Council of Ontario (TICO) led to lifetime of hard work, our seniors accessible Employment Insurance the arrest of Lorna Natalie Arcega, should not have to struggle just to Compassionate Care Benefit so 38, of the Philippines. make ends meet. A Liberal gov- that six months of benefits are ernment will make sure they get available to those who are the retirement they have earned.” She was arrested in Toronto on Au- providing care to a seriously ill gust 27 and is charged with: Right now, a Canadian who works their family member, rather than only entire adult life receives, on average, those caring for a loved one at just $618 per month upon retirement risk of death.  Four counts of fraud over Lorna Natalie Arcega, 38, charged in inves- under the Canada Pension Plan. As part $5,000. We will prioritize significant new in- of our three-point plan to create jobs, tigation into airline ticket fraud targeting vestment in affordable housing  Two counts of fraud under grow the middle class, and help those the Filipino community. Police believe and seniors’ facilities as part of a $5,000. working hard to join the middle class, a there may be other victims Liberal government’s commit-  Two counts of utter forge docu- Liberal government will take immediate ment to a new, ten-year invest- ment. action, working alongside the provinces Travel Industry Act of Ontario. ment of nearly $20 billion in so- and territories, to make significant re-  Two counts of false pretence un- cial infrastructure. forms to our current retirement securi- der $5,000. Police said the suspect used different names and may also be known ty system. “Unlike Thomas Mulcair, who is adopt-  Four counts of false pretence ing Stephen Harper’s budget and rush- over $5,000. as Natalie. Investigators believe We will restore the eligibility age for there may be other victims. Old Age Security and the Guaran- ing to eliminate the deficit in just six  Three counts of unauthorized teed Income Supplement to 65. months, Liberals are able to invest more use of credit card data Anyone with information is asked to in our seniors because of the choices we We will help lift hundreds of thousands  Possess proceeds of crime under contact police at 416-808-2433, are making. Over the next four years, a Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416 of seniors out of poverty by im- Liberal government will invest three $5,000. mediately boosting the Guaran- -222-TIPS (8477), online at http:// times more in payments to our lowest Arcega is scheduled to appear in teed Income Supplement for sin- www.222tips.com, or by texting income seniors than the NDP,” said Mr. court at 2201 Finch Ave. West on gle low-income seniors by TOR and your message to CRIMES Trudeau. “The promise of a retirement, Sept. 23 and police said charges ten percent. (274637). free from poverty or financial worry, is were also laid by the TICO under the Since many seniors live on fixed in- a promise we can and must keep. A Lib- comes, we will introduce a new eral government will ensure our seniors Seniors Price Index to make sure can live in comfort and with confi- that Old Age Security and the dence.” Guaranteed Income Supplement keep up with rising costs.

(Continued from page 5) gram that would be implemented nationwide next year. WAVES FROM HOME... And we are touched to the bones by first settlers and inhabitant of what is the stories of old. We had goose- now Western Visayas region. bumps every now and then as we re- late to their plight then and even now. Kalibo is known by tourists all over Theirs had been a hard, rough, long the world for its annual Ati-Atihan and winding road. Festival drawing people from all parts of the globe and fill the whole place for But here comes Secretary Armin wild abandon. Many jetsetters com- Luistro with a torch. And it shone on pare it to the Mardi Gras of Rio de the eyes and the faces of the partici- Janeiro. pants in the Aklan Indigenous Peoples Education Framework which they em- This is not a tourism plug but what the braced with so much hope. As one el- DepEd people are doing now makes it der from the Akeanon-Bukidnon com- more fun to be in the Philippines. Fi- munity expressed after the validation nally, they are doing something big for process, “As tillers of the land, we are the real Atis and all other indigenous again planting a new seed here”. peoples we have multitudes of in this country. That big thing is EDUCATION! But the harvest would not be soon. What was planted will be for the bene- Yes, kabayans, some bright ideas are fit of the next generations of the indig- burning in the DepEd compound out enous peoples children who will reap there in Pasig and pushing this thing the DepEd’s culture-based and dignity- for our “katutubo” brothers and sisters inspired education program that up- who have been for so long sidelined as holds and bestows the Akeanon- “development” run roughshod in their Bukidnon and Ati their identity in ancestral domains. mainstream society, which will strengthen their claim to equitable As observer in the Aklan IP Education social, economic and political develop- Framework Validation, we have lis- ment in the future. tened keenly to the tales of the Akeanon-Bukidnon and Ati elders who We are thankful to Mr. Daniel E. Prado, the DepEd now recognize as DepEd Division of Aklan IPEd Focal “knowledge bearers” of the culture, Person for inviting us to the event. A traditional customs and beliefs of the talented hard-working and truly IPed- indigenous peoples of the province driven cousin. ⦿ which will be made part of the curricu- lum in the Indigenous Education Pro-

September 2015 8 Waves Filipinos Making News Community TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] iRehistro: ONLINE Registration for Overseas Voting

The Philippine Embassy encourages our Fellow Kababayans to register online through iRehistro as Overseas Voter to be able to vote for the 2016 Presidential Elections. For ease in registration, applicants are advised to follow the step-by-step procedure: 1. Access or go to www.irehistro.com or www.comelec.gov.ph

2. elect the type of application from the list;

3. Fill up application form; Tela Mindanao Fashion 4. Select the preferred appointment time and date for biometrics capturing (photo and Festival fingerprint) *OPTIONAL; 5. Submit the form and print. DO NOT SIGN THE ACCOMPLISHED/PRINTED FORM YET;

6. Present the accomplished form to a Consular Officer for biometrics capturing;

7. Sign the accomplished form IN THE PRESENCE OF THE COMELEC REPRESENTATIVE AT THE EMBASSY.

Registration (manually or online through iRehistro) will be available until 31 October 2015.

For more information, please call the Embassy at 613-233-1121.

Philippine Ambassador Petronila Garcia, Consulate General Rosalita Prospero and Waves Publisher, Teresa Torralba at the astounding production of Tela Mindanao Fashion Festival held on Aug. 21. PHOTO BY WAVES

Gloria Castillo retires

PHOTOS AT RIGHT (Clockwise) At 69 years old and approximately 45 years of service with the Ministry of Community and Social Services, Gloria Castillo retired on August 28, 2015 and celebrated her retirement at Peter's On Eglinton, Mississauga, Ontario with about 45 guests

Children and husband, Amado “Jun” Castillo, surprised her with a brand new car as a retirement gift Sisters of Gloria (L-R), Cora Cercado, Gloria Castillo, Tessie Baldona- do, Virgie Chan & Yoly Isabelle Family bonding with Sally, Jun, Gloria and Gil Castillo Hawaiian Festival for Seniors at Prince of Peace Parish

The Prince of Peace Chuch Hall was converted to a Hawaiian Island, complete with a Volcano with guests in grass skirts and hawaiian cotumes. They danced with the Hawaiian music and enjoyed the delicious polynesian food. The Seniors group was led by Charity Ahmad. She was supported by her regular group of Angela and Albert Akam, Kay and Peter Lue, Doreen Pinto, Cynthia Acayan, Vi Loresco, Elizabeth Cruz, Susan Mohamed, Claire Fok, Bonnie Kwong, Ellen and Sonia Yam, who decorated the Prince of Peace Hall to look like a Hawaiian Island and served the delicious polynesian food. They also enjoyed playing the Hawaiian Bingo, did hawaiian dances with the music of Jay Selda, sung with the karaoke machine and served the over 100 guests. This event was hosted by Pastor Rev. Fr. Regulo Imperial for the parish- ioners and the seniors in the community. Everybody enjoyed their Steve Cal and May Vega NUPTIALS held at Saint Paschal Baylon Church on Aug. 15, 2015. visit to Hawaii in Scarborough. PHOTO BY ARIEL RAMOS.

September 2015 9 Waves Filipinos Making News Community TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] INVITATION TO ALL DEVOTEES OF THE VIRGIN OF PENAFRANCIA

Fluvial Parade By : Paeng Nebres ( BCCA President ) On September 19, 2015 ( Saturday ) is the Feast Day of our Lady of Penafrancia, the Patroness of the Bicol Region in the Philippines. The Devotees of the Virgin of Penafrancia of the Bicol Canada Communi- ty Association ( BCCA ) together with the Organizers of the 9 Day House to House Novena are hosting the celebration beginning with the traditional Fluvial Parade at the Bluffers Park Lake at Brimley Rd. in Scar- borough, Ontario ( by the Lake ) and an evening Mass Celebration at the Our Lady of Assumption Church at 2565 Bathurst St. , Toronto.

DETAILS OF THE FEAST DAY CELEBRATION: SEPTEMBER 19, 2015 ( SATURDAY ) MORNING CELEBRATION AT THE BLUFFERS PARK & MARINA EVENING CELEBRATION AT THE LADY OF ASSUMPTION CHURCH at Brimley Rd. South ( by the Lake ) at 2565 Bathurst St. Toronto. 8:30 AM – Assembly for the procession of the Virgin to the Dock at the Bluff- 6:45 PM - Starts with a procession of the Virgin of Penafrancia around the ers Park Marina where the Fluvial Parade will start. ( Eastside of the Bluffers church yard. Park Marina ) 7:10 PM - Con-Celebrated Holy Mass with the Our Lady of Penafrancia Choir 9:30 AM - PROCESSION TO THE DOCK STARTS After the Holy Mass a Fiesta/Celebration will follow at the Church Hall. 10:00 TO 11:30 AM - FLUVIAL PARADE ON THE LAKE Kumustahan, Karakanan, Baraylihan asin Kaogmahan sa Kapistahan para “ Viva La Devotions will be celebrated at the park after the Fluvial Parade. Virgen “. Pot Luck lunch ( picnic ) at the Park will follow after the Devotions. REMINDER: FOR THOSE WHO WISHES TO SAIL WITH THE FLUVIAL PARADE ON THE LAKE FOR MORE INFORMATION

PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LIFE JACKETS. (You can purchase them at the Canadian Tire or Bobby and Lorna Achacon — Tel # 416 265-2085 sports store. You can re-use them next year and every year). Felix and Mayette Reyes — Tel # 905 896-4958 Each province will be allocated with one sail boat that can accommodate 4 to 5 persons Toti and Naty Gutierrez — Tel # 416 751-9437 Devotees: First come, first served to those with life jackets. Paeng Nebres — Tel # 416 618-1362

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DUTERTE SUPPORTERS NOT LOSING... Happy B’day North Cotabato Gov. Manny Pin ol, are hoping that the popular local executive will reconsider his deci- Jacqueline sion. Pimentel, head of PDP-Laban, said they are not los- Yoyo ing hope of a Duterte presidential campaign, saying his party is solid behind him because of his good Nieves track record as mayor of Davao and his advocacy for the creation of a federal form of government. Nieves Mangante Pin ol, on the other hand, said he would continue to convince Duterte to join the presidential race. “Let’s continue pushing, let’s continue dreaming and most of all, let’s continue praying that Duterte will see the light and realize that the call of the people for him to lead is real,” Pin ol wrote in his Facebook account. A massive outpouring of support in social media followed Duterte’s announcement. Fans and supporters voiced out their opinions on Roloves ’Yoyo’ Mangante, 15 Jacqueline Mangante, 18 the Manila Bulletin Facebook page. “We are still hoping and prayed for you Sir Duterte TASTE OF MANILA brought back memories sana magbago pa ang isipan nyo. We Filipinos need your service as president of our country Philippines. God bless you more and more power to our Pilipi- nas,” said Susie Macaraeg. “Ooohh am so very sad and even cried. Will be a hopeless country without our president Duterte,” said Mabel Balboa Tupas. Tune Ledesma, on the other hand, said he hopes that Duterte gets appointed to the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) or Bureau of Krisel Anne Capua was only 4 years old when she met Jeri- Customs (BoC). (with report from Mario Casayur- cho Rosales for the first time. Fast forward 14 years later, an) / Tempo.com.ph Krisel met up with the actor during his performance at the Taste of Manila to pose for another souvenir photo to- PCCC presented Premier Wynne with a potted flower gether. arrangement from the original creations of Paul Bingil.

September 2015 11 Waves Filipinos Making News Community Mabuhay Festival 2015: A showcase of talents and colourful

Filipino cultural heritage PHOTO CREDITS: Ariel Ramos & WAVES

Canadian snowbirds line up for Winter Escapade 3 to the Philippines 10 September 2015 – Team Philippines-Canada led by Ambassador Petronila P. Garcia rolled out this month the highly-anticipated package for Winter Escapade 3 – It’s More Fun in the Philippines taking place in Manila, the Bicol region and Palawan from 3 to 12 February 2016. Unveiled for the first time in Calgary on 5 Septem- ber 2015 in conjunction with the first-ever Fiesta Filipino in Canada’s energy capital, the launching of Con.Gen. Rosalita Prospero with Consul Bao presenting Winter Escapade 3 moved on to Ottawa where over Winter Escapade 3 at the consular office in Toronto. 30 Filipino-Canadians signed up for the tour on the very first day registration opened on 9 September (Continued from page 4) 2015. Some registrants travelled from as far as Ambassador Garcia entertains registrants from Ottawa, Montreal and Kingston to secure their slots for the Montreal and Kingston. COUNTERPOINT tour. In her launch remarks, Ambassador Garcia extend- they take in the unique sights, sounds and flavors of booths ed her personal invitation for visitors from Canada Philippine tourism. to join her in an exceptional travel experience that -There was a clear conflict of interest when a festival The roll-out continues at the Philippine Consulates promises VIP treatment throughout a fun-filled director occupied the prime spot for his restaurant General in Toronto on 10 and 12 September 2015 tour of Albay, Camarines Sur/Sorsogon, Puerto and in Vancouver on 11 September 2015. -Why was the area plan not made available earlier so Princesa and Manila over 10 days and nine (9) one can select booth space? nights. At CAD 1550 per person on twin sharing, The Philippine Embassy estimates that Winter Es- the package offers the best value for money with de capade 2 in February this year generated 35.5 mil- -In Sunga’s case, he said he was only provided the lay- luxe resort and hotel accommodations, two (2) lion PHP for the Philippine economy. Ambassador out plan at the last moment and was assigned to the roundtrip domestic flights, daily breakfast and Garcia surmises that Winter Escapade 3 in 2016, far end of the festival area, thus his sales badly suf- most meals, travel insurance, domestic terminal with its multiplier effect, has the potential to exceed fered. and porterage fees as well as transportation and the 2015 figure. Sunga and others sought this writer in the hope that guided tours included in the basic tour package. “Winter Escapade is about having fun in the Philip- organizers can shed light on their observations. Winter Escapade is an economic diplomacy initia- pines while helping tourism-dependent communi- And we hope a sort of dialogue can be conducted be- tive of Team Philippines-Canada which is com- ties grow their local economy. Tourism is a proven tween the involved parties to clear up any misunder- posed of the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa, Consu- engine for job creation. Our initiative keeps in standing. lates General across and attached agencies includ- mind the hotel housekeeper, the bus driver, the The TOM has already established goodwill and credi- ing the Department of Tourism. Now on its third tour guide, the boatman, and the shopkeepers and bility within the community and its public in a span of year, the tour is supported by the Tourism Promo- other stakeholders whose lives could be uplifted by only two years and therefore, should maintain that tions Board (TPB) which, together with local gov- the wealth generated from tourist receipts,” Am- momentum. ernment units in selected destinations, work to bassador Garcia remarked. ⦿ treat participants to famed Filipino hospitality as A very timely response to the questions raised by Sunga will definitely strengthen its ties with its ven-

September 2015 12 Waves Filipinos Making News TASTE OF MANILA: Smiles from start to finish

Hon. Premier of Ontario, Kathleen Wynne with Phil. Con- sul General of Toronto Rosalita Prospero and Her Excele- lency ,Philippine Ambassador to Ottawa Petronila Garcia

2015 TOM Organizers (L-R) Vice Chair Pete Torralba, Philip Beloso, Sec/Treasurer Joseph Franco, Bong Capitin, Chair- man & CEO Rolly Mangante, Danny Doma and Lino Eroma.

Featured artist Jericho Rosales

Toronto Mayor John Tory with ToM’s Teresa and Mon Torralba.

Among the many festival sponsors are Pinoy Radio, Aya- la Land, Action Honda, World Vision and Balita This is by far the biggest event that celebrates Filipino culture in Toronto. Filipinos flocked the 1.4 kilometer stretch on Bathurst street, from Wilson to Laurelcrest to experience everything Filipino— from the big hit quek quek, bbq, authentic Filipino dishes and desserts. And of course, the popular Halo -halo to cool themselves from the heat of summer. Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, ABS CBN TFC, for their continued support. Our gratitude to all our community partners—Philippine Embassy Ottawa, Philippine Consulate General Toronto, City of Toronto, Office of the Mayor, Councillor Pasternak’s office, TTC, Toronto Police, and EMS; our major sponsors IREMIT, LBC, Drs. Jonathan & Mary Grace Lazaro, TD Canada Trust, National Bank; our dedicated volunteers, Dr. Portugal’s medical team, performers, meal sponsors, media partners, food vendors and exhibitors; and to all who celebrated with us. See you again at TASTE OF MANILA 2016! Thank you Councillor James Pasternak for your support! Rolando “Rolly” Mangante, PCCC Chairman & CEO/Founder, Taste of Manila

INFORMATION CENTRE VOLUNTEERS with Toronto VOLUNTEERS from POLICIA and PHILIPPINE CANADIAN GUARDIANS provided added security and clean-up at ToM. Mayor John Tory

VOLUNTEERS’ FOOD generously provided by Kabalen, MEDICAL TEAM VOLUNTEERS courtesy of FMCA and PCCC YOUTH VOLUNTEERS led by Patrick Dooc (right) among others. CARP with Raymond Mangante ALL PHOTOS BY Romy Marquez & Ariel Ramos

September 2015 13 Waves Filipinos Making News Fiesta Filipina Dance Troupe awarded most colourful at Mabuhay Festival

Miss Manila 2015 Clarise Capunitan with Fiesta Filipina Dance Troupe at the parade.

Miss Manila 2015 Clarise Capunitan and Tess Cusipag (3rd & 4th from L) accepted the plaque & trophy in behalf of the Fiesta Filipina Dance Troupe. Also in the picture are (L-R) celebrated Phil. Fashion designer Rene Salud, PIDC pres. Norma Carpio, Karen Binaday, WFG’s Agnes Miranda, Shanon Pumaong and Ben Corpuz. PHOTOS BY RENE SEVILLA

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September 2015 18 Waves Filipinos Making News Community TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Convenience at the John Oliver, Oakville Liberal MP Candidate region and the 15th largest in forefront of LBC’s Canada. The new hospital will open in 2015. service John currently sits as Chair of Filipinos fly abroad to seek ca alone, LBC has 176 the Partnerships for Health System Improvement Review greener pastures and support branches, partners and Panel of the Canadian Insti- their families back home. But agents. For added conven- tute of Health Research and sometimes, in their pursuit to ience, customers can simply until recently served as Pen- work hard to provide better call the nearest branch, part- sion Observer on the Hospi- opportunities for the loved ner, or agent to schedule a tals of Ontario Pension Plan ones they leave behind, they pick-up, or log on at (HOOPP) Board. John is a for- miss the operating hours of www.lbchome.com. mer Deputy Minister within their trusted courier services. To ensure the proper deliv- the Ontario Ministry of Health. LBC Express, Inc., the Philip- ery of balikbayan boxes, LBC pines’ trusted payments, re- advises customers to select John has lived in Oakville for mittance, courier products, the right box based on the 20 years with his wife Joanna John Oliver, Liberal candidate for MP in Oakville with Mayor Rob mail, parcels, and cargo logis- size and items to be packed. and his three children. John is Burton, Rodel J. Ramos, and Filipino Canadian campaigners tics service is giving Filipinos Heavier items must be put at a Fellow of the Institute of the in North America bigger rea- the bottom, while fragile and Chartered Accountants of On- sons to smile as they’re ex- easily-damaged items have to John Oliver, Liberal candidate encompasses Oakville Trafal- tario (FCPA) and holds a tending their pick-up hours be secured in bubble wrap. for MP in Oakville with Mayor gar Memorial Hospital, Milton Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Canada, California, New Rob Burton, Rodel J. Ramos, Hospital and the Georgetown from McMaster University and Sharp items must be padded York, New Jersey, and Chica- and Filipino Canadian cam- Hospital. In his position of a Master's degree in Health and empty spaces be filled go. paigners Willie Campos, Rho- Chief Executive Officer, John Sciences Administration from with crumpled newspaper or dora Ramos and Mann Nacar- led the recent $2.7B infra- the University of Toronto. He As part of its improved ser- Styrofoam peanuts. It is also io John Oliver is the former structure project for the New received the Queen Elizabeth vices, branches will offer box important to not overstuff President and CEO of Halton Oakville Hospital, the largest II Diamond Jubilee Medal in pick-up services as early as the box and sneak in unde- Healthcare Services which infrastructure project in the 2013 for service to Canada. 7:30AM up to as late as clared items, as these will not 8:30PM. be insured. “As part of our pledge to LBC also advises customers move the lives of Filipinos in not to bring prohibited items North America, we decided to like illegal and prohibited extend our pick-up hours in drugs, firearms, jewelry, por- order to accommodate more nographic materials, fake and customers and make sure counterfeit goods, perishable they can send their packag- goods, toxic and flammable es,” says Hugo Bonilla, Senior items, and other items that Vice President of LBC North may be held by the Bureau of America. “We understand Customs. that many of them are here “LBC is the overseas Filipi- so they can support their no’s partner in reaching out family in the Philippines, so to their loved ones back we want to make it more con- home,” shares Bonilla. “As the venient for them to send trusted name in courier, we their padama.” want to make it faster, more The move to extend hours is efficient, and more conven- part of LBC’s commitment to ient for our customers. Ex- providing clear, certain, and tending our hours for pick-up convenient service. To date, is just the first step.” Filipinos around the world "A Summer Gathering of Toronto, Canada's San Juan - Apuya Family : Back row, L-R- Benjoe San For more information on rely on its 6,400 branches, Juan, Rea A. Martin, Emily Wat, Jocelyn, Buhay Juniosa, Angie, Matthew, Lito & Beth Cruz, Virgie & Salva- LBC, please visit http:// partners, and agents in over dor, Jr., Frank & Sylvia Leaver, Marie, Andrea, and Lala & Rey Palad. Middle row, L-R - Tony, Charles Mar- www.lbcexpress.com; or call 30 countries. In North Ameri- shall, Nita Apuya, Maritess A.Vargas, Senen and Shirley Rosales. Front- Ramon, Boy Rosales, Collin, Jannie 1-800-241-1312 Extn. 7007. and Ben San Juan." Tata Usteng

Devotees of St. Augustine known to Tanza, Cavite residents as "Tata Usteng," observed the feast of their patron saint August 28,. The gathering at Earl Bales park last August 29, was organized by the Tanza, Cavite Association of Canada headed by Edgardo "Egay" Torres. (photo by M.Soriano)

September 2015 19 Waves Filipinos Making News TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Top 10 reasons to study in Canada

We recently asked 1000 in- pitals provide are among guages, which is why we are ternational students in Can- some of the most advanced world leaders in language vs ada why they chose Canada. and accessible in the world. training. International students often choose to take 10. Nature and four dis- 8. Canada’s education sys- language courses before be- What your style of e-laughter tinct seasons tem ginning a regular academic says about you While Canada has big cities, Canada’s universities main- program. we also preserve a huge tain high standards of aca- Are you a 'hehe'-er? An 'lol'-er? A new Facebook study shows that 5. Canada is a peaceful, amount of unsettled land demic excellence and are your go-to virtual laugh may reveal a lot about who you are. politically stable, and safe and have many national and consistently recognized in country By Gretel Kauffman provincial parks. Because top international rankings. Canada is such a large coun- Moreover, Canadian tuition Canada is a democratic Have you typed “LOL” in the graphic of Facebook laughers, try and borders three fees are some of the lowest country with laws that pro- past week? If so, you might be with a median age of about 28. oceans (the Pacific, Atlantic in English-speaking coun- tect the rights of our citi- a 28-year-old woman from Emoji smiley faces are used and Arctic), there is signifi- tries. zens. Our country is also Phoenix, Ariz. most frequently by the young- est subset of Facebookers, typi- cant diversity in landscape relatively unaffected by nat- A new Facebook study aimed 7. Internationally recog- cally those in their teens and at dissecting the demographics from coast to coast and ural disasters. early twenties. “Haha” and nized degrees of “haha”-ers, “LOL”-ers, province to province. Cana- “hehe” occupy the space in be- 4. A multicultural country “hehe”-ers, and emoji enthusi- da also has four very dis- Each year hundreds of thou- tween. tinct seasons and the tem- sands of international stu- Over the past century and a asts has found distinct patterns of usage within different gen- The study found clear prefer- perature varies a great deal dents attend Canadian col- half, Canada has welcomed ders, ages, and geographic lo- ences when it comes to gender leges and universities. Their 15 million immigrants. Can- throughout the year. In the cations. as well. Women are more likely winter, certain cities almost degrees are recognized ada is also home to over one to use emojis and “LOL”; men The results of analyzing a never have snow, while oth- around the world as being million aboriginal people, more likely to type out a “haha” week’s worth of Facebook er cities may get a lot. In the equivalent to those obtained including First Nations, Me - or “hehe.” posts and comments showed summer, temperatures can from the United States or tis, and Inuit communities. that out of the 15% of people Where you live may also play a Commonwealth countries. Canada has a national policy reach above 30 degrees Cel- who used some form of e- role. Emojis are most frequent- sius. With such diversity, Canada boasts a wide range for multiculturalism and laughter to express amuse- ly used in the Midwest, where- there’s something for every- of quality educational insti- works to ensure that peo- ment, 51% of people chose the as “haha” and “hehe” thrive on one, including indoor and tutions for both degrees and ple’s customs and traditions standard “haha.” Thirty-three the West Coast. “LOL” usage is outdoor recreational activi- diplomas in technical and are preserved and respect- percent relied on emojis, and highest in Southern states, parties at no or little cost. professional disciplines. ed. 13% channeled their vaguely ticularly in the city of Phoenix, mischievous side by “hehe”ing. Ariz. 9. Excellent health care 6. Learn or improve an- 3. Possibility to work in “LOL,” the iconic acronym for other language! Canada after graduation Within these categories of e- Relative to other countries, “laughing out loud,” brought up laughter, there are addition- For over a century, Canada’s International students who the rear with a mere 1.9%. medical insurance in Cana- al nuances. “Haha” and da is inexpensive yet the two official languages have graduated from a Ca- “LOL,” once the face of teen “hahaha” are far more com- services that Canadian hos- (English and French) have (Continued on page 20) textspeak, is now favored pri- marily by the oldest demo- mon than “ha” or been taught as second lan- (Continued on page 20)

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(Continued from page 19) acknowledge a text has been Sleep More, Sneeze Less: Increased received.” HA HA VS LOL... Krikorian compares sending Slumber Helps Prevent Colds a “haha” text to faking an “hahahaha,” and the same obligatory polite laugh People who don't get enough So, he and a group of col- pattern holds true for when somebody tells an un- sleep show higher levels of leagues recruited 164 “hehe” and “hehehe.” inflammation, say scientists healthy men and women — funny joke at a party. Tex- who study colds. Smoking, their average age was 30 In an article for The New ting or online communica- chronic stress and lack of years old — to take part in a Yorker titled “Hahaha vs. tion, with its lack of visual exercise can make you more study. Using sleep diaries Hehehe,” Sarah Larson de- or verbal cues, simply susceptible to the viruses, too. and a device similar to a Fit- scribes individual “ha”s as makes it easier to mask the bit, the researchers assessed building blocks “with which fact that you don’t actually ALLISON AUBREY each participant's sleep for a we can construct more elab- find the joke laugh-out-loud week. orate hilarity.” funny. People who don't get Then the scientists sprayed According to Ms. Larson’s Of course, some messages enough sleep show higher a live common cold virus breakdown of the “haha” do elicit genuine mirth. But levels of inflammation, say into each person's nose. hierarchy, an individual “ha” even these are rarely met scientists who study colds. is a respectful acknowledge- with a real-life “hahaha,” "We infected them with the Smoking, chronic stress and ment that a joke has been Krikorian points out: cold virus," Prather says, lack of exercise can make made. “Haha” indicates that then quarantined everybody "There's evidence that peo- “Walk down any street and you more susceptible to the you’re “genuinely amused; and watched to see who got ple who don't get enough people have their heads viruses, too. “hahaha” that you’re “really sick. The study's results ap- down, staring at their sleep show higher levels of amused.” And “more than The viruses that cause the pear this week in the journal phones, texting or looking at inflammation," says Sheldon three ‘ha’s are where joy common cold are always Sleep. texts,” he writes. “None of Cohen, a psychologist at Car- takes flight.” lurking. But consider this: them is laughing out loud. "What we found was that negie Mellon University Even if we touch a doorknob But how closely do these They aren't even smiling. individuals who were sleep- who's been studying the or keyboard that's covered levels of e-laughter corre- They might be typing haha ing the least were substan- common cold for decades in cold germs from an infect- late to real-life laughter? In or LOL, but they are not liv- tially more likely to develop and co-authored the study. ed person, we don't always the Los Angeles Times, Mi- ing the text, not texting the a cold," Prather says. Other factors and behaviors catch the cold. chael Krikorian argues in an truth.” csmonitor.com may increase susceptibility In fact, the adults who aver- op-ed that expressions such "Sometimes when we're ex- too, research suggests. For aged five or six hours night- as “LOL” and “haha” have posed to viruses, we end up instance, age may play a ly during the study were evolved from their literal not getting sick," says Aric role, and smoking, chronic four times more likely to meanings into “texting's go- Prather, a psychologist at stress and a lack of exercise catch the cold than people to replies, a vaguely compli- the University of California, can all make us more sus- who slept at least seven mentary, vaguely conde- San Francisco, who studies hours per night. ceptible. how our behaviors can influ- scending way to As for sleep's value, Pra- ence our health. Analyzed another way: About 39 percent of those ther's study is one more bit Filipino-Canadian Community House(FCCH) Our immune systems often who slept six hours or less of evidence that many of us fend off the viruses that 11th Anniversary Fundraising Formal Dinner-Dance got sick. Of those who slept aren't getting enough. The cause colds. But, how well and Induction of Board of Directors (BOD) more than six hours, "only National Sleep Foundation our bodies mount this de- 18 percent got colds," Pra- recommends that adults get fense can vary. ther says. "It's striking." at least seven hours per Prather wanted to document night. And children and Why a good night's sleep is the extent to which a good teens need even more. protective isn't yet clear, but night's sleep is protective. Shots - Health Newsshots the scientists have a hunch.

(Continued from page 19) 2. The United Nations health care system. ranked Canada as one of 1. We are waiting for you! TOP 10 REASONS TO the best places in the STUDY IN CANADA world to live! Canadians are welcoming and respectful of differ- This assessment was based nadian university or college ences. Our educational insti- upon Canada’s achieve- have the opportunity to tutions encourage new stu- ments in terms of educa- work in Canada for up to dents from abroad and tional attainment, life expec- one year after they receive strive to grow their interna- tancy, national income and their degree or diploma. In- tional student population. general quality of life. It also Maria Guiao (5th from right), with husband Dario, and supporters of ternational students can One thing is for sure – your took into consideration Can- the Filipino-Canadian Community House (FCCH) have taken the chal- work on campus without a time in Canada will be ada’s abundance of fresh lenge to raise funds to support special projects and further advance work permit. Plans are be- something that you will nev- water, comfortable popula- developments in the Philippines and also supports community pro- ing made to allow interna- er forget! What are you tion density, low incidence jects here in Metro Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Filipino-Canadian tional students to work off- waiting for? CBIE of violent crime and model Community House would like to thank all the attendees. PHOTO BY campus, too. Ariel Ramos

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Future parents Myles and Cheska are expecting The Estacion, Mendoza and Mabilangan families were in attendance at The couple with Cheska’s Dad Tony, Mom Cecil- their first baby in November. the baby shower held on Sept 12 at Audley auditorium in Ajax le and brother Chuck.

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PCCC is focused on continuous edu- the help of our loyal customers, while cation information, planning and direc- at the same time providing them the tion, health care and social services, kind of service that they deserve,” and social integration for migrant Fili- ends Hugo Bonilla, LBC North Ameri- pinos in Canada, while ANCOP is a ca’s President. global Catholic community present in over 100 countries geared towards poverty alleviation through effective child education and various development programs and values formation.

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MUSIC STAND Thank you to the followers of this page. For requests to publish the chords of your favourite OPM songs, please continue to email us at [email protected]. Mon Torralba Suntok Sa Buwan Pinoy acts impress 'X Ely Buendia Factor UK' judges INTRO: G,Am,Bm, C-D/C-Dm/C-C-; C-D/C-Dm/C-G break Are any of these acts the next One Direction or Cher Lloyd?

VERSE 1 Rappler.com C CM7 C6 A7 Dm-Dm+M7-Dm7-Dm6 Sabi nila na hindi ko raw makakaya Dm Dm+M7 Dm7-G C (/C /D /E) Ang lumapit sa 'yo, mag-isang magpakilala F G/F Em Sabi nila malakas daw ang aking loob A7 Dm Sinuswerte daw ba ako Dm+M7 Dm7 Bb G F,G break Mag-isip na tayong dalawa ay magmahalan

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C CM7 C6 A7 Dm-Dm+M7-Dm7-Dm6 Tingnan mo ngayon, sino na nga bang nakatawa Dm Dm+M7 Pag tayo ay naglalakad, Dm7-G C (/C /D /E ) O di ba, tahimik na lang sila F G/F Em Sa dami noon ng nanligaw sa 'yong poging A7 Dm Nakapila baldeng pabling Dm+M7 Dm7 Sino bang mag-aakalang GIRL POWER. Neneth Lyons, Jenesa Gill, and 4th Power move on to the boot camp round of 'The X Bb G Dm F Eb-G break Tayo ay magmahalan, magkatuluyan

CHORUS MANILA, Philippines – The X Factor UK series 12 Neneth Lyons is on its 3rd week of auditions and 3 Filipino acts Neneth, 37 brought the judges and the audience C have already impressed the judges so far. at her audition to their feet after her moving per- Suntok sa buwan ka lang G/C C Dm7 G These acts have us excited, because man X Factor formance of Barbara Streisand's "Somewhere." contestants have enjoyed success whether or not Nung araw tanging irog ko Being on stage isn't new for the full-time house- they won the competition. Some of the most pop- C G/C F/C G wife and mom who performed at bars in Hong Sa ganda mo at bait ay hindi ko akalain ular artists include One Direction, Cher Lloyd, Kong and China before she met her husband and F Em this season's co-host Olly Murs, and Little Mix. Puso ko'y hinagip sa dilim moved to England. "She's everything," Neneth F Em These Filipinos are moving on to the bootcamp said about her two-year-old daughter Elizabeth Karibal ko'y hindi pinansin round of the British talent competition, where in the short introduction before her performance. F A7 the judges will decide whether or not they should Neneth cried after her performance, but was fair- [Rumemate/Nakahagod] na lang sa bandang hulihan move on to the next round. Dm G (Dm7,G) C ly composed as judge Cheryl Fernandez-Versini Suntok sa buwan, panalo, akin ka lang Check out the Filipino acts on this season's X Fac- said, "For you to be able to perform and deliver tor UK: that song, with that power, and that beauty, it INTERLUDE: C-D/C-Dm/C-C-; was spellbounding. That was a stunning perfor- 4th Power C-D/C-Dm/C-G break mance." The girl group 4th Power gave a powerful rendi- It was Rita Ora's comment that brought tears C CM7 C6 A7 Dm-Dm+M7-Dm7-Dm6 tion of Jessie J, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj's back to Neneth's eyes: "To tell you the truth, I Sabi nila na hindi nga raw tayo bagay "Bang Bang" during their audition, which im- Dm Dm+M7 think if your daughter could speak, she's gonna pressed the judges, including the girls' idol Simon Mapapansin mo lang daw ako say 'That's my mom on that stage!'" Dm7 G C (/C /D /E) Cowell. "In terms of first auditions, this is proba- Kung mawawalan ka nang malay bly the best I've ever seen," he said. Jenesa Gill F G/F Em 4th Power, composed of sisters Almira, Celena, Jenesa walked confidently onstage for her audi- Sabi nila kailanga'y isang himala A7 Dm Mylene and Irene, experienced some criticism for tion, declaring her love for Simon. The Catherine Di ka raw madaan sa tiyaga already being seasoned performers prior to audi- Zeta Jones lookalike performed Shakira's "Hips Dm+M7 Dm7 tioning for the show. They've performed on ABS- Don't Lie" with an energy that had the audience Tingnan mo kung sino na CBN's It's Showtime as the Cercado/Gollayan Sis- dancing and clapping along. Bb G Dm F Eb-G break ters and as MICA on the Korean talent competi- The highlight of Jenesa's performance though Ang siyang nakatunganga, humahanga tion Superstar K6. was when sat on Simon's lap and kissed him full (Repeat Chorus except last word) The girls responded to the criticism on a British on the lips to the amusement of the other judges. morning show, saying they're still "chasing their Host Olly Murs could be heard backstage saying C D/C Dm/C C dreams." Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the "It's a family show!" after Jenesa's stunt. ... lang show told The Mirror that there are no rules pre- "I like your hips, I like your lips, I wasn't crazy venting anyone who has appeared on other about the singing," said Simon. Nonetheless, the C D/C Dm/C C shows from applying for The X Factor." Akin ka lang 35-year-old care home assistant got the majority C D/C Dm/C C of yes votes from the judges, according to ABS- Akin ka lang CBN.⦿ C D/C Dm7 G C Akin ka lang

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WEEKLY WEDNESDAY MASS & DEVOTIONS: 7:30 am * 9:30am * 12 noon, * 2:30pm * 5:05pm * 7:00pm 'Teach your children how to pray!' Pope tells parents By Ann Schneible in which we are called to love God with all our heart, our soul, and strength. “(This) formula uses the intense language of love, poured The statue of Our Lady of cording to Spanish websites, into God,” the Pope said. Lourdes is said to have sur- Infovaticana and Religio n en vived a blaze at the El Goloso Libertad. Pope Francis acknowledged base near Madrid last month that we are able see God as However, once the fire was put the one who gives us life and A statue of the Virgin Mary sur- out a statue of Our Lady of from whom even death cannot vived a fire at a military base in Lourdes, and the patch of grass separate us, the “great Being” Spain last month, according to it stood on, remained undam- and “Judge” who made all reports. aged. things and controls every act, During a heatwave in Spain, Earlier this month, a photo of the Pope said. However, these the fire broke out at the El the statue was tweeted by concepts only find their full Goloso military base, near Ma- Twitter user Jose Marí a Zavala, significance “when God is the Pope Francis embraces a baby during the general audience in St. drid, on July 30, destroying writing in Spanish that the pic- love of our loves.” Peter's Square on August 26, 2015. Credit: L'Osservatore Romano. surrounding vegetation, ac- ture “gives much to talk about”. “God could have simply made us know him as the supreme Vatican City (CAN/EWTN with “the same spontaneity” Being, given his command- News).- On Wednesday, Au- as when they learn to say All priests will be able to ments, and awaited the re- gust 26, Pope Francis contin- “daddy” and “mommy,” so that sults.” ued his weekly catechesis on it stays with them forever, the forgive sin of abortion the family, saying that parents Pope added. This he has done, but also have the responsibility to “infinitely more,” the Pope during Jubilee for Mercy The Pope's August 26 address teach their children to pray. said, adding in off-the-cuff was the latest in a series of by Elise Harris remarks: “He accompanies us Delivering his address to pil- catechesis dedicated to the on the path of life. He protects CNA/EWTN News- In a new set tion, the sin of abortion can grims and visitors, gathered family. Since late year, the us. He loves us.” of pastoral guidelines for the normally only be absolved by a under the hot sun for the pontiff has been centering his upcoming Holy Year of Mercy, bishop, or certain priests ap- weekly general audience in St. Wednesday catecheses on this Pope Francis acknowledged Pope Francis has made some pointed by him. Peter's Square, the pontiff theme as part of the lead-up to how there is little time availa- significant moves, allowing all For specific occasions such as stressed the importance of the World Meeting of Families ble in family life. However, by priests to forgive the sin of Advent or Lent, some bishops teaching children how to show in September, as well as Octo- finding time to pray, we “give abortion and granting SSPX extend this faculty to all priests love for God through prayer. ber’s Synod of Bishops on the time back to God.” In so doing, priests the faculty to forgive Family. we escape the obsession with within their diocese. In the U.S., “It is beautiful when mothers sins. not having enough time, redis- the faculty to absolve abortion teach their little children to In his catechesis, delivered in cover “peace in the important “One of the serious problems of has already been delegated to blow a kiss to Jesus or to Our Italian, the Holy Father ob- things,” and “discover the joy our time is clearly the changed all priests. Lady. What tenderness there served how many Christians relationship with respect to in unexpected gifts.” However, Pope Francis is tak- is in this!” he said. know they need prayer, but do life,” the Pope said in a Sept. 1 not have the time. Encouraging the faithful to ing it to a universal level. He “In that moment the child's letter addressed to Archbishop read the Gospel every day, as said that the forgiveness of God heart is transformed into a “Their regret is sincere, cer- Rino Fisichela, president of the he has done on numerous oc- can’t be denied to a person place of prayer. And this is a tainly, because the human Pontifical Council for the New casions, the Holy Father said who has sincerely repented, gift of the Holy Spirit.” heart always seeks prayer, Evangelization, charged with this is a particularly important especially when the person even without knowing it; and organizing the jubilee. However, in off-the-cuff re- practice for families. comes to the Sacrament of Con- if it does not find it, it does not marks, the Pope lamented In today’s society, “a wide- fession in order to be genuine- have peace.” “The Gospel, read and medi- how there are children who spread and insensitive mentali- ly reconciled with the Father. tated on in the family, is like are not taught the most basic It is for this reason that Chris- ty” has become an obstacle to good bread which nourishes Because of this, Francis said, he prayers by there parents, a tians must cultivate a love for welcoming new life, with many the hearts of everyone,” he has allowed all priests for the phenomena he said he has God, he said. who don’t fully understand the said. Jubilee of Mercy “to absolve of witnessed in the city. deep harm done by the While it is good to believe in the sin of abortion those who Pope Francis concluded: “In “tragedy of abortion,” he said. “There are children who have God, to have hope in him to have procured it and who, with the family of prayer, in strong not learned how to make the help at difficult times, and to However, Francis also noted contrite heart, seek forgiveness moments and in difficult peri- sign of the cross!” he said. be grateful to him, Pope Fran- that there are many women for it.” ods, may we be entrusted to “You, mother, father! Teach cis asked whether or not we who, despite thinking abortion one another, in order that eve- In another significant move, your children how to pray, also love him. is wrong, feel that they have no ryone of us in the family may Francis has also allowed how to make the sign of the other choice. He cited the scripture passage be protected by God's love.” ⦿ priests from the Society of St cross!” from Deuteronomy, repeated “I am well aware of the pres- Pius X to “validly and licitly” Children should learn prayer by Christ in Matthew's Gospel, sure that has led them to this hear confessions during the decision. I know that it is an Holy Year. existential and moral ordeal. I “This Jubilee Year of Mercy have met so many women who excludes no one,” the Pope said bear in their heart the scar of Read WAVES News at in his letter, explaining several this agonizing and painful deci- bishops have informed him of sion,” he said. www.filipinosmakingwaves.com the society’s “good faith and A woman who obtains an abor- sacramental practice,” albeit tion automatically incurs a combined with an “uneasy situ- TO ADVERTISE "latae sententiae" excommuni- ation from the pastoral stand- cation, along with those who point.” assisted her in the process. 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Nguyen - Mendoza engagement luncheon PHOTOS BY TONY MENDOZA

Parents meet. L-R: Jen’s parents Mike and Lynn, Carlos, Nguyen family. L-R: Trang, Mike, Minh, Lynn, Carlos, Mendoza Family. Seated Jen & matriarch Gloria; Stand- Jen, and Carlos’ parents Teresa and Mon Jen and Mary ing Teresa, Cassandra, Aurora, Carlos, Mon, Nancy, Tony, Maritonne and Philip. (Continued from page 24) In the meantime, “motivated by in the cathedral or in a church encouraged faithful to pray to receive the indulgence one the need to respond to the of special significance or a the Saints for them during must make a pilgrimage to the All priests can forgive ...abortion good of these faithful, through shrine of particular importance Mass, that “the merciful Face of Holy Door, either in Rome or in my own disposition,” he de- for pilgrimages. the Father” free them of the their diocese, “as a sign of the The Society of St. Pius X was clared that those who approach remainder of every fault. deep desire for true conver- For the elderly and sick, often founded by Archbishop Marcel priests of the Society for con- sion.” confined to their homes, the Francis then turned to the cor- Lefebvre in 1970 to form fession during the jubilee “shall Pope said that living their ill- poral and spiritual works of In addition to the cathedrals priests, as a response to what validly and licitly receive the ness and suffering with “joyful mercy, explaining that the ex- and shrines where the Holy he described as errors that had absolution of their sins.” hope” and attending Mass, re- perience of mercy “becomes Door of Mercy will be opened, crept into the Church following Pope Francis also turned to ceiving communion and partic- visible in the witness of con- the Pope also designated that the Second Vatican Council. Its those who, due to reasons of ipating in community prayer, crete signs as Jesus himself the indulgence could be at- relations with the Holy See be- age, illness or incarceration, “even through the various taught us.” tained in the churches tradi- came strained in 1988 when will not be able to walk means of communication,” is a tionally identified as Jubilee Archbishop Lefebvre conse- Therefore, each time that through the Holy Door in order way that they can receive the Churches. crated four bishops without the someone personally performs to obtain the plenary indul- jubilee indulgence. permission of Pope John Paul one or more of the 13 works of He stressed the importance of gence connected with the jubi- II. In regards to prisoners, Francis mercy, such as feeding the hun- remembering that the recep- lee. said that they will be able to gry, visiting the sick, burying tion of the indulgence must be The illicit consecration resulted Each of the four major basilicas obtain the indulgence in the the dead, willingly forgiving linked “first and foremost to in the excommunication of the in Rome has a holy door, which chapels of the prisons. offenses, comforting the afflict- the Sacrament of Reconciliation five bishops; the excommunica- are normally sealed shut from ed or praying for the living and and to the celebration of the tions were lifted in 2009 by He said that directing their the inside so that they cannot dead, that person will “surely Holy Eucharist with a reflection Benedict XVI, and since then, thoughts and prayers to God be opened. The doors are only obtain the Jubilee Indulgence.” on mercy.” negotiations between the Soci- each time they cross the door opened during jubilee years so ety and the Vatican to re- of their cell would signify their For all those who will celebrate It will be necessary, he said, “to that pilgrims can enter through establish full communion have passage through the Holy Door, and experience the grace of the accompany these celebrations them in order to gain the indul- continued. “because the mercy of God is jubilee either as pilgrims in with the profession of faith and gence. able to transform hearts, and is Rome or in their individual with prayer for me and for the In his letter, Francis expressed In May, it was announced that also able to transform bars into dioceses, Francis prayed that intentions that I bear in my his confidence that solutions to as part of the Holy Year for an experience of freedom.” the indulgence would be “a heart for the good of the recovering full communion Mercy, holy doors will for the genuine experience of God’s Church and of the entire with the priests and superiors The Pope also pointed to how a first time be designated in dio- mercy” for each one. world.” CNA of the Society could be found in jubilee indulgence can be ob- ceses, and will be located either the near future. tained for the deceased, and He affirmed that in order to

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