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FEBRUARY 2019 VOL. 8, NO. 02 TORONTO, CANADA

DRINK A TOAST TO US ON JUNE 1st

I'm Filipino-Canadian and Canada Is Celebrating My Filipino Heritage

On Oct 30, 2018, the month of June was declared Filipino Heritage Month across Canada. Photo courtesy of Gary Anandasangaree

By Riley Mendoza bringing is here in Canada. I I am a blend of East and thinking. That is not to say I because my forebears here am to this continent born West, and even as I look lost the values of my Filipi- and there communicated in This year, specifically the yet my whole being is teth- Filipino, my outlook is Ca- no culture, no, they're here languages as ancient as the month of June, is replete ered to a country separated nadian, meaning, shaped by deep in my heart. land we now call The Phil- with meaning, especially for by an ocean more than western attitudes and influ- ippines and Canada. I am a me in whose veins run Fili- 13,000 kilometers away. enced by contemporary My tongue sounds accented pino blood but whose up- (Continued on page3 )

A month after announcing a record-breaking 7.1 million int’l visitors in 2018 Grand Homecoming DOT Sec. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat Reception for Miss unveils refresh DOT slogan Universe Catriona Gray

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Catriona Gray reacts during her interview with ABS-CBN on Wednes- day. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News The Philippine Department of Tourism unveiled the new logo of its tourism campaign “It’s More Fun in the Philippines

MANILA-- The Philippines crowdsourced from social Boracay closure, it's al- is repurposing the word media users, both Filipinos ready redefined. When we "fun" in its old tourism slo- and foreigners, who shared think of fun, we can have gan, "It's More Fun in the their experiences and trav- fun but at the same we pro- Philippines", by involving els in different destinations tect the environment," she the travelers themselves in the country. told reporters. and incorporating sustaina- In every photo or video With more travelers con- bility in the refreshed cam- contributed, the DOT scious about their ecologi- paign. would be donating USD10 cal footprint, the culture At the unveiling ceremony to the World Wide Fund for and experience they are on Monday, Tourism chief Nature under the name of consuming, and simply Bernadette Romulo-Puyat the contributing tourist. wanting to give back, said the Department of Romulo-Puyat said "the "When we think of fun, ac- Tourism's (DOT) campaign Rolly Mangante (front row, 4th from L) was named Director-at-large tually it started with the (Continued on page3 ) for the Liberal Electoral District Association of Scarborough-Centre. would be 100 percent Also in the photo is Salma Zahid, the district’s Liberal MP. Page 2 FEBRUARY 2019 Filipinos Making WAV ES

FEBRUARY 2019 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 3 CANADA ~ PHILIPPINE NEWS WAVES An act of love By Mark Manalang “detached” from your social life, and your love life.” MANILA -- Valentine’s Day is a mo- mentous occasion for lovers, mar- “By now you’re probably seeing ried couples, families, and practi- cheesy military love stories on so- cally everyone who hopes to con- cial media: soldiers proposing to vey their feelings. It is a time of giv- their girlfriends, or some other sen- ing flowers, and chocolates, cards, timental cliche mumbo jumbo. and handcrafted gifts, all meant to Good for them, we’d say. But for the be romantic gestures expressing most of us, we’re spending hearts’ love. day in the field.” For members of the military, they February 14 started for Marcus and his men on a cold morning in their do not have the luxury of time or Members of the military do not have the luxury of time or resources for Valentine’s resources for Valentine’s Day, but patrol base in the Zamboanga Pen- Day, but their expression of love is more profound and encompassing. February 14 is their expression of love is more insula. Their duties for the day like any normal day for them: foot patrols in their area of responsibility, as they keep profound and encompassing. were as usual: foot patrols in their watch against terrorist activity in the hinterlands. PNA PHOTO area of responsibility, as they keep “You know there’s a running joke watch against terrorist activity in them we’d be happy to provide se- medicines and supplies came from among the troopers why they call the hinterlands. remote patrol bases ‘detachments’,” curity anytime,” Marcus continued. the municipal center, which were connected by rough roads. said Lieutenant Marcus, a soldier of Part of their area of responsibility Marcus’ group passed by another the 1st Infantry Division, PA of the had an LGU-initiated irrigation pro- village the edge of the municipality “The thought only highlights the Western Mindanao Command ject. “Making this happen means they are assigned to, where an im- importance of our mission to se- (Westmincom). “If you find yourself improving the livelihood of the munization program was ongoing. cure the critical government infra- stationed in one, you’ll be forcibly people around here. So we ex- The town chief had told them the (Continued on page6 ) changed pleasantries, and told

I’m a Fil-Can and sands of others in Canada years. DOT Sec unveils Canada celebrates.. in what Parliament calls refreshed slogan ... Filipino Heritage Month. I June is also the birth month (Continued from page1 ) might as well call it, per- of foremost Philippine hero sonally, as my birth month Jose Rizal whose execution (Continued from page1 ) proud progeny of those cul- in the true north. by the Spaniards in Decem- tures. ber 1896 sparked the Phil- June is wrapped in symbol- ippine revolution. time is right for the repur- The colour of my skin is the isms. In the Philippines, it posing of the word fun." envy of those who bake in announces the rainy season As a Filipino-Canadian, I She said the refreshed cam- the sun for leisure. I may which, in many parts of the owe a debt of gratitude to paign serves as the coun- look different, and so are islands, means the planting MP Salma Zahid for her re- try's invitation for local Bernadette Romulo-Puyat the peoples indigenous to and growing period. The markable feat in making and foreigners alike to "be making the tourism indus- The Philippines and Canada month is a welcome respite Filipino Heritage Month a part of the fun." who lived and died, live from the hot and humid nationwide reality by try inclusive-- an example and die, in these parts. I am climate of the dry season. working on its passage in "In addition to your con- of which is the Boracay and happy with my noble past In Canada, June is very Parliament. Not to be for- tent, a contribution is made Manila Bay rehabilitation. in your name in the preser- and look forward to a no- much Spring, a rebirth gotten, of course, is Paulina He said these rehabilitation vation of our beaches, bler future. from the cold and gloom of Corpuz who had the initial efforts "are just the begin- mountains and wildlife-- winter. idea that former Toronto ning of something much we thank you and the envi- I imbibe the best of both Councillor Neethan Shan greater." East and West. I am a Filipi- But Filipino Heritage had given flesh in the city ronment thanks you," she no. I am also a Canadian. I Month in Canada will be council and led to the dec- added. Making this paradigm shift "more fun," Uyking said the am a child of two heritage. marked fittingly in June as laration of a city-wide Fili- To inspire the spirit of par- DOT decided to retain the it was on the 12th day of pino Heritage Month. ticipation, the DOT is set to old slogan. My modern-day ancestors that month in 1898 when release a custom-made font have set aside the entire Filipinos proclaimed their Thank you Canada for cele- that could be used by any- To date, the DOT has yet to sixth month of the year independence from Spain brating us. Thank you for one sharing their photos, determine the number of starting June 1st to com- which had colonized the enshrining us in the bosom videos, and reasons why materials they will use for memorate me and thou- country for almost 400 of your affection. ∎ they like the country-- free the campaign but DOT Un- of charge. dersecretary Benito Beng- zo Jr. is optimistic the re- The free font called freshed slogan would make “barabara” draws on the the Philippines more com- Filipino style of hand- petitive compared to other painted lettering. It is also popular destinations in the supported by the new tour- region. ism logo, inspired by local woven textiles - which of- "We haven't figured out the fer a fresh graphic identity number of materials yet system that symbolizes not because right now, we're only fun but also contem- just basing it on what we porary and more sustaina- will generate from ble tourism offering. crowdsourcing," he said. Meanwhile, Howie Uyking, "But I think the most signif- DOT Assistant Secretary icant thing that has for Branding and Market- emerged out of the re- ing Communications, said freshed campaign is that it the Philippines is now rid- provides platform among L-R: The Hon. Bill Blair, Minister of Border Security and Orgranized Crime Reduction was the special ing the sustainability wave all of us to be involved in a guest in the town hall meeting held at the Spring Garden church in North York. Along with Liberal MPs by striking a balance be- very meaningful way," he Ali Ehsassi, Marco Mendicino and Michael Levitt, the panel talk about the Federal Government’s re- sponse to the rise in gun violence in the City of Toronto. tween development and added. (PNA) conservation, as well as

Page 4 FEBRUARY 2019 Filipinos Making WAV ES PHILIPPINES ~ CANADA NEWS WAVES Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) Launches Catriona feels home- a Major Defamation Lawsuit coming parade will be Against CBC’s TV program, The her 'crying moment' Fifth Estate

Winnipeg, Manitoba held in Winnipeg on Friday ods asserted by the Fifth (February 11, 2019) – The announced that the charges Estate program. CBC is not Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) or were based on the scandal- prepared to offer an apolo- Church of Christ, an inter- ous, outrageous and false gy and retraction and have national religious organiza- accusations against the therefore left the Church tion, launched a major def- Church in that program. with no alternative but to amation lawsuit against pursue this lawsuit to hold At the news conference, Canadian Broadcasting them accountable for these which was attended by sev- Corporation (CBC)- The grossly unjust accusations eral Ministers of the Fifth Estate’s TV program which were based on noth- Church, members of the “Church of Secrets”—that ing more than innuendo Church, and the Church’s they aired in November and speculation; lawyers, the following 2018. points were made by Min- 3. The program included The Notice of Action ister Rod Bruno and Minis- an allegation by an individ- HOMECOMING QUEEN Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray forms two hearts with her fingers during her grand homecoming news con- against CBC and those in- ter Sidney Santos: ual which turned out to be ference at Novotel Hotel in Quezon City. PHOTO BY RUSSELL PALMA volved in the Fifth Estate false. Well before the pro- 1. The Church is seeking, program had been served gram aired, the individual above all, vindication for Shiela Reyes instant my life was changed. I on the people being sued. disavowed the information the false allegations made went from being a voice to the The actual lawsuit was filed she had provided to CBC. MANILA -- The queen is home! against it by CBC’s Fifth Philippines to a voice to an in the Court of Queen’s CBC should have known Estate program and, Timo- Two months after being international audience. With Bench in Winnipeg, in a full well that what the indi- that does come a little bit of thy Sawa and Bob McKe- crowned as the Philippines’ historic city where the first vidual said was false and pressure but also an amazing own. There was and is no fourth Miss Universe, Catriona congregation of Iglesia Ni had been disavowed, yet opportunity.” evidence to support these Gray returned to the country Cristo was registered in they proceeded to include with a full heart. false allegations; The biggest challenge, Gray Canada. it as part of the program. Speaking before the local me- said, is the fact that she’s away 2. The Church is seeking from home, her family and her A news conference orga- 4. The program referred dia during her homecoming an apology and retraction friends. nized on behalf of the INC (Continued on page5 ) press conference on Wednes- for the misrepresentations day, Gray turned emotional as “But I also realize that this is a she recalled the last time she once in a lifetime opportunity. stood on that same stage A year will go by so fast so I months ago. really have been busy making “The last time I was here, it plans about the things I’m go- Fliptatts Tattoo Studio was my send-off and that was ing to do during my reign and in November. To come back I really hope to make a posi- 157 Harwood Ave N, Ajax, here as Miss Universe 2018, it tive impact as Miss Universe,” looks like a fast journey but she said. Ontario L1Z 1E6 that happened over the course Despite this, Gray said she of two years. This is my first feels the same on a personal opportunity to celebrate win- level, only with a platform she 416 473-2527 ning Miss Universe⁠ ⁠with can use to advance her advo- my home country and the peo- cacies. ple that I love,” she said. As part of her homecoming, [email protected] Gray said it brings her so Gray will have a grand parade much pride and honor to be that will traverse the cities of http://fliptatts.com able to bring so much joy to Pasay, Manila and Makati on her country. Thursday. She will be on “It is always giving back to the board a majestic float inspired community and to the country by her “lava gown” created by as a whole that anchored me Mak Tumang. Financial Services You Can Trust throughout this whole process “I don’t know if I’m ready. I and it is something I have always tell people when I was Onette recently completed 29 years with Canada Life as an Information drawn strength from every getting ready for the corona- Technology (IT) Manager. Her vast experience in the IT Field coupled step of the way,” she said. tion night, ako lang ang guma- with her amazing interpersonal skills has led her to a new chapter of “Standing here today, I am wa ng makeup ko. I made sure opportunities in the Financial Services industry. filled with utmost pride and I extra waterproof siya kasi I With entrepreneurial spirit yearning to help others, Onette has since just wanna say thank you and really felt that if I were to be completed her government licenses and opened her very own office in this is all for you,” she added. announced, I would cry. And it Etobicoke. She has embarked on providing an opportunity for individu- never happened. So I feel like als willing to learn, be trained, and obtain a government license, and As the new Miss Universe, my crying moment is going to more importantly, the ability to earn lucrative income. Gray will reside in New York be during my homecoming throughout her reign. parade,” she said. In a short period of time, Onette has made great strides in her new role and has been requested as special speaker at seminars in the GTA. When asked how being the “When I look back in the last You know what they say, “when someone is soaring with success, one new queen has changed her couple years, my most emo- must latch on for the ride”. life so far, Gray said: “My life tional moment as a beauty has changed so much. Since queen had been when I’m sur- Get into it. Call 647.937.7848 that crown was placed on my Onette Mendoza head, I would say that in an (Continued on page9 )

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FEBRUARY 2019 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 5 PHILIPPINES ~ CANADA NEWS WAVES Filipinos Making Waves in Alberta Empowering Change Thru New Filipino language Dance, Music and Song curriculum being developed

At a roundtable with community leaders, Premier Rachel Notley announced the government will expand learning opportunities for students by developing a Filipino language and culture curriculum.

Dancer and choreographer Jess Ortaleza listens as World Vision El Salvador staff translate the stories of a group of high-school students affected by violence during a 2018 trip with Mississauga dance crew Kindred Culture. Photo/World Vision.

Canadians across the coun- rience in my life. And now try marked International that I’m back in Canada, I’m Development Week (Feb 3- determined to advocate for 9) by celebrating the role the girls and boys I met.” we all play in eliminating global poverty and injus- “My life’s work is spreading tice. This year’s theme, To- positive energy to kids of gether for Gender Equali- all ages through my music,” ty, recognizes the contribu- says Canadian 4-time JUNO Premier Notley met with members of the Filipino community and announced development of awardee, singer, songwrit- a K-12 Filipino language and culture curriculum tions of Canadians towards a more equal and just er Fred Penner, who was inspired to create a new There are about 170,000 people of Filipino heritage in Alberta, and this new curriculum world where women and girls are empowered song “Somebody Believes” will help these children and youth connect with their heritage and culture. Expanding after meeting Edgar, a for- Filipino language and culture programming to students in kindergarten to Grade 12 change agents in their com- munities. mer sponsored child from follows community requests to improve Filipino language offerings in schools. the Philippines. “Edgar was World Vision joinend over able to rise above poverty “Alberta is a welcoming place made richer by its cultures and languages. As one of the 50 organizations that host- and injustice. All it took largest and fastest-growing populations, the Filipino community has brought essential ed events and initiatives was for someone to care, skills to our workforce and added so much to our social fabric. Creating a K-12 Filipino from coast to coast to rec- for someone to believe in language and culture curriculum will ensure this vibrant community can continue to ognize Canadians who care, Edgar and to stand with grow deep roots and make this province even greater.” including artists, volun- him. When we believe in a Rachel Notley, Premier teers, youth groups and child’s potential, we trans- other generous Canadians. form lives, around the “Providing learning opportunities for students in a variety of language programs helps world and here in Canada “The inner-city youth I met youth maintain their heritage, strengthen their cultural identity and build language and too.” in El Salvador face the literacy skills. Strengthening language programs based on local need and demand can threat of violence on a daily “Canada is a country that be an effective tool in addressing racism. In fact, this is one of the ways we’re acting on basis,” says Jess Ortaleza, a cares and we stand with the feedback we heard, and commitments we made, in our government’s anti-racism professional dancer and others so that everyone consultations and report.” choreographer from To- realizes their rights,” says David Eggen, Minister of Education ronto who visited World Michael Messenger, Presi- Vision youth programs dent and CEO of World Vi- Filipino language and culture curriculum is currently offered at the high school level as with urban dance crew sion Canada. “Together we a locally developed course in some school jurisdictions, including Calgary Catholic Kindred Culture this past are turning our outrage at School District, Edmonton Catholic Schools and St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic summer. “But I saw that art injustice into action for Schools. After the new K-12 Filipino curriculum is developed, Alberta Education offi- can help empower change. good, alongside the world’s cials will work with stakeholders and community partners to identify resources to sup- Connecting with local most vulnerable girls and port the curriculum. youth through dance was boys.” ∎ the most eye-opening, in- “The official declaration of having the Filipino heritage language in the curriculum of spiring and fulfilling expe- Alberta schools is a historic gift by the Alberta government to the Filipino community. This strongly demonstrates the respect for a culture’s diversity and uniqueness 5. The Ministers made through its language. Programs like this instill pride in students and their heritage, and INC files lawsuit vs clear at the news confer- results in active and engaged citizens.” CBC’s Fifth Estate ... ence that the members of Dolly Castillo, Filipino community leader the Church are law-abiding, God-fearing and peaceful (Continued from page4 ) citizens of Canada and the rest of the world. to Iglesia Ni Cristo as the The Church could not re- “Church of Secrets.” The main silent and do nothing point highlighted at the about these spurious alle- news conference that the gations against it that have Church had nothing to hide. stained and damaged the The Church has been very Church’s reputation. The involved in outreach pro- Church is determined to grams, humanitarian pro- hold CBC accountable for grams of all sorts and has the gross misrepresenta- participated in assisting tions that tainted its repu- victims of hurricanes, tation worldwide. ∎ earthquakes, floods and tornados;

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An Act of Love their nice candlelit dinner Marcus shares the feelings dates on hotel rooftops of every trooper around right about now, with their the country, as they forego (Continued from page3 ) fancy ramen, gourmet the comforts of city life, chocolate, expensive wine, including the feeling of be- structure projects laid out and all that sophisticated ing in the arms of their all across the area,” Marcus stuff,” he said. “I’m sure the loved ones on Valentine’s remarked. “Their security boys would like to take Day, to fulfill their sworn from terrorist atrocities their families out to dinner duty as keepers of the such as harassment, extor- today, but it’s a soldier’s peace and protectors of tion and burning means life for us. And we’re still every Filipino life. being able to deliver the on the job.” “We, the Army troopers, basic government services As Marcus’ troop returned believe in our mission, not to the people.” to base, he mused about just in mind but in our Despite their routine, the how they would like to be hearts,” he said. “So that thought of doing something with their families, wives, where there is fear, we may Valentines-like still crossed or girlfriends on Valen- bring hope. Where there is their minds. tine’s Day. However, it is darkness, we may bring the people they mingled light. Where there is chaos, “One of the troopers had with during their everyday we may bring order. This is the idea of picking a flower patrols that need more of the core purpose etched and asking a student to their attention and care. into the uniforms we wear hand it to his teacher, along with pride: To serve the with his regards,” Marcus “Those faces we came people, and to secure the said as he mentioned a lo- across during the patrol are land.” cal elementary school in a the people we serve,” he sitio they were patrolling explained. “Anyone of these “So while others may give in. people could be anybody’s extravagant gifts of affec- family, friends, girlfriends, tion in flowers and choco- Lunch for Marcus and his boyfriends, and whatnot. lates, this is how we show troop was instant noodles Then we’re not so different our love. Our sacrifice and and dried fish, nothing like after all. In a way, they are dedicated effort to our mis- the Valentine’s Day fare in the extension of the people sion is not just a simple act the metropolis. we love and cherish in our of duty. It is an act of love,” “They’re probably enjoying lives.” he added. (PNA)

Ms. Agnes Miranda, Executive Vice Chair of World Financial Group- WFG, posed with the Talakayan Radyo Filipino broadcast family, after her radio interview on January 26. 2019. A. Miranda talked about the significance of financial literacy to families and individuals to help meet the necessities of life. Shown, Front- LR: Alicia Liao, mother Karen Tan, Agnes Miranda, Jess Cabrias, Jessica Liao and May Cabrias. Back row: Bobby Achacon, Joe Damasco and Tony A. San Juan. PHOTO BY MAY CABRIAS

Here’s one for the hard-working production and security support at the Piolo Pascual Feb 9 concert as Fundraising Trip to Fallsview they pose with MD Lorrie Ilustre and musicians Mon Torralba and Joshua Tamayo.

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Page 8 FEBRUARY 2019 Filipinos Making WAV ES LET’S BE ONE IN CELEBRATING US

Saturday, June 1, 2019 10am - 11pm Albert Campbell Square Scarborough Civic Centre 150 Borough Drive, Scarborough

Dear Community Leaders edgment of our roles in en- We would like to mark that 150 Borough Drive, Scar- Rolando Mangante and Friends: riching the larger commu- occasion officially on June borough, ON M1P 0B1, Chairman, National Filipino nities from coast to coast to 1, 2019, the first Filipino and we will forward to you Heritage Canada (NFHC) One of the significant coast. Heritage Month in Canada, the event details in the very Organizer and Founder, events that took place last in MP Zahid's constituency near future. Taste of Manila year in Canada's Parliament Even as we observe eight in the Toronto suburb of is the unanimous passage of decades of being an essen- Scarborough Centre, as a For more information, a motion officially designat- tial part of this country, no courtesy for shepherding please email us at ing June of every year start- such recognition has ever [email protected] or the passage of Motion 155 “I do this on behalf of a ing 2019 as Filipino Herit- been extended to the Filipi- filipinonews- in the House of Commons. vibrant and dynamic age Month throughout Can- no diaspora since 1930 [email protected]. ada. when the first recorded Fil- As the leader representing Filipino Canadian community that is proud of ipino immigrants settled in your community organiza- its culture and heritage and In June 2017, the City of Canada. The "small num- tion, and to all our kaba- LET'S BE ONE IN equally proud of its new Toronto, in partnership ber" grew by leaps and bayans, we invite you to be CELEBRATING US! home, Canada, a community with notable Filipino- bounds to about 851,410 as with us during this signifi- that makes immeasurable Canadian community lead- of 2016. The figure is actu- cant milestone in both Phil- ers, officially declared June contributions to ally 2.42 percent of the Ca- ippine and Canadian histo- Very truly yours, as Filipino Heritage Month Canadian life" nadian population. ry. starting June 2018. Salma Zahid, Member of Parlia- Knowing our unprecedent- We sincerely look forward Teresa M. Torralba MP Salma Zahid - ment for Scarborough Cen- ed success in staging the to your presence and par- - Executive Director, Nation- Scarborough Centre, tre, expanded it from the Taste of Manila festival in ticipation on Saturday - al Filipino Heritage Canada, October 30, 2018, Ottawa local to the national level the last five years, MP Zahid June 1, 2019, from 10:00 Organizer and Chief of Staff, through her Motion 155 has humbly requested us to a.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Taste of Manila which passed the House of undertake and organize the Albert Campbell Square, Commons on October 30, celebration on behalf of the 2018. Filipino community. As Filipinos or Canadians of As most of you are aware, Filipino ancestry, we should the month of June is of his- all feel proud that our com- toric importance to all Fili- munity is being recognized pinos as it was on the 12th in the high echelons of gov- day of that month in 1898 ernment for our distinct when Filipinos declared contributions in making independence from Spain. Canada the great multicul- tural country that it has be- With the government's full come since its founding on support and our extensive July 1, 1867. know-how in handling events of that magnitude, Declaring Filipino Heritage the first Filipino Heritage Month across Canada, from Month in Canada promises the Pacific to the Atlantic to to be a momentous event in the Arctic regions, is one Philippine-Canadian rela- unprecedented acknowl- tions.

Can’t stop the Filipinos from celebrating their culture. The 2018 Taste of Manila crowd affirmed this. The event was res- urrected 3 weeks before the almost cancelled festival dates. EMAIL Still, throngs of Filipinos filled up the 1.7 km stretch on Bath- [email protected] urst, referred to as “Little Manila”. This year’s organizers are preparing for a much bigger crowd. Save the dates—August WEBSITE 17 & 18. It’s going to be BIG. PHOTO CREDIT: WARREN JOHN tasteofmanilacanada.com

FEBRUARY 2019 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 9 MILESTONES CASTRO FAMILY REUNION Keogh Antero “You are a special child, received with joy, christened with faith and blessed with God’s love”

Keogh Antero, Tenny Soriano’s first apo, was baptized recently at St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Keogh officially joins a multitude of the faithful. Lolo Antero must be smiling down on the little Antero and family. PHOTO COURTESY OF FAYE ARELLANO Top picture in Boracay (L-R) Jane, couples Cassandra & Joey Castro joins the patri- arch, Jose Castro Sr. Bottom picture: Castro’s spending time with the bigger clan.

Where there is love, there is life

In addition to Thursday’s parade, she Catriona Gray home... - Mahatma Gandhi will likewise go around the Araneta Center, where her quest for the Miss Universe crown began, on Saturday. (Continued from page4 ) Feb 14: Jun Alapan And on Sunday, she will headline a show dubbed “Raise Your Flag” at the rounded by the people. It’s always be- Araneta Coliseum where she will be cause when I see their support, when I joined by Miss Universe 2015 Pia see their passion, it makes me cry be- Wurtzbach, Maymay Entrata, Bamboo, cause I feel like a simple girl but here I KZ Tandingan, Morissette Amon, Jed am bringing joy to people’s lives. So I Madela, the TNT boys and Vice Ganda, feel like tomorrow, I’m definitely cry- among others. ing,” she added.

Jan 24: Big Birthday bash for Rodney Ronquillo (left) with friends and relatives.

Jan 25: Birthday celebrant Claire Go- Jan 23: Birthday celebrants Ricky doy with hubby Romeo. Caluen and Teresa Torralba bumped into each other in St. Patrick’s church.

Page 10 FEBRUARY 2019 Filipinos Making WAV ES 36th Feast of the Santo Niño Celebration The annual Santo Niño de Cebu fiesta, started by Ben and Rosie Estrella & family in 1983, was held on Saturday, Jan 26 at St. Patrick’s church in Toronto. A throng of devotees and families attended the mass and the sumptuous re- ception in the church hall. The festivities started with a mass celebrated by Fr. Felix Lampitoc. His homily takes the devotees to the history of the Santo Niño, a religious vested statue of the Child Jesus, venerated by the faithful Filipinos and is believed to be miraculous. As Filipinos are 90% Catholic, most of their homes and businesses will have the recognizable statue. The religious event coincides with the many celebrations in Catholic churches here and in the Philip- pines. In behalf of the Estrella family, Ben wishes to thank the devotees and volunteers for another successful Lola with Sasha and Elle Bernardo (twin celebration in honour of the beloved apos of Marichu & Tony Bernardo) Santo Niño.

Father Felix Lampitoc, assisted by Allanah Valherio, blessed the many Santo Niño images brought in by the devotees.

Bro. Arnold of St. Charles Borromeo par- Can’t stop the 89-year old Ben Estrella ish, led the traditional dance. The patriarch, Ben Estrella with daughters Lourdes and Irene Estrella from dancing with his Santo Nino.

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FEBRUARY 2019 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 13 Religious Inspirations Even the WAVES obey Him...

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Be not afraid of migrants (L'Osservatore Romano/Pool via AP) Vatican City, Feb 15, 2019 / In fear, we tend to become selves,” he continued. plained. added. 10:05 am (CNA/EWTN closed off, Pope Francis ex- News).- Pope Francis said plained. “This withdrawal “Faced with the wickedness “The meeting with the oth- Pope Francis celebrated the Friday that people need to into ourselves, a sign of de- and ugliness of our time, we er, then, is also an encoun- opening Mass for a Feb. 15- overcome their fear of mi- feat, increases our fear of … are tempted to abandon ter with Christ. He told us 17 gathering called, grants and refugees, and ‘others,’ the unknown, the our dream of freedom. We himself. It is He who knocks “Freedom from Fear,” a look for the face of Christ in marginalized, the feel legitimate fear in front on our door hungry, thirsty, meeting of people and or- each immigrant arriving in strangers.” of situations that seem to us stranger, naked, sick and ganizations dedicated to their countries. with no way out. And the imprisoned, asking to be welcoming migrants. The “It is not easy to enter the human words of a leader or met and assisted,” he said. event was organized by the “The Lord speaks to us to- culture of others, put your- prophet are not enough to Italian bishops conference day and asks us to let Him self in the shoes of people reassure us,” he said. “It is really Him, even if our and Caritas Italiana. free us from our fears,” so different from us, under- eyes [struggle] to recognize Pope Francis said in a hom- stand their thoughts and However, when fear holds Him: with broken clothes, In the Mass, Pope Francis ily Feb. 15 at the Fraterna experiences. And so often one back from encounter- with dirty feet, with a de- prayed that all pastors Domus di Sacrofano, a Cath- we give up the meeting ing the stranger, it is a formed face, with a wound- “know how to train all the olic retreat center north of with the other and raise missed opportunity to prac- ed body, unable to speak baptized to welcome to mi- Rome. barriers to defend our- tice charity, the pope ex- our language,” Pope Francis grants and refugees.”CNA

A reason to go to church is to have answers to human questions. Bayanihan: The Filipino Value that MAYBE Must be Retained Maybe…we were supposed things you dream of, and Maybe… Happiness waits to meet the wrong people want to do. for all those who cry, all Bayanihan is a core essence of crabs in a bucket, they will try before meeting the right those who hurt, all those the Filipino culture. It is help- to get out of the bucket, obvi- one so that, when we finally Maybe…there are moments who have searched, and all ing out one’s neighbor as a ously, but in a manner of step- community, and doing a task ping on one another to get up. meet the right person, we in life when you miss some- those who have tried, for together, thus lessening the There is no cooperation and will know how to be grate- one…a parent, a spouse, a only they can appreciate love, a friend, a child… so workload and making the job collaboration. Just plain, old ful for that gift. the importance of all the easier. It is also called the ‘me first’ idealism. It’s the much that you just ant to people who have touched Maybe…when the door of pick them from your ‘community spirit’. It is best thought that, to get farther in their lives. exhibited when people wish to life, one should step on other happiness closes, another dreams and hug them for move locations in the rural people; use them for one’s opens. But oftentimes we real so that once they are Maybe…you shouldn’t go area. The traditional Filipino own benefits. After all, they’re look so long at the closed around, you appreciate for looks, they can deceive; house, the ‘bahay-kubo’, can the ones who’ll get less in life; door that we don’t even see them more. don’t go for wealth, even be moved using wooden poles they’re the ones who have the new one, which has that fades away. Go for which are carried from the old little to begin with. Maybe…the best kind of place to the new one. This re- been opened for us. someone who makes you What’s wrong with the flour- friend is the kind you can quires a group of people to lift smile because it takes only ish of the Crab Mentality and Maybe... it is true that we sit on a porch and swing and carry the house on their a smile to make a dark day the constant diminishing of don’t know what we have with, never say a word, and shoulders. Able-bodied men seem bright. Find the one the Bayanihan trait? Well… until we lose it, but it is also then walk away feeling like usually participated in such that makes your heart everything. The thought of feats, while women stood and true that we don’t know it was the best conversa- people being lower than one’s smile. watched, casually chat-ting what we have been missing tion you’ve ever had. self is already a problem. Eve- and cheering the men on. Af- until it arrives. Maybe…you should hope ryone is equal in dignity and Maybe…you should always terwards, there will be a small for enough happiness to in value, no matter the class or gathering as a form of celebra- Maybe… the happiest of try to put yourself in oth- the social strata. We all re- make you sweet; enough tion and socialization. people don’t necessarily er’s shoes. If you feel that trials to make you strong; gress to being human. Second, have the best of everything; something could hurt you, enough sorrow to keep you But those days are gone now. man cannot work entirely they just make the most of it probably will hurt the human, and enough hope to Aside from the change of envi- alone. This is where work eth- everything that comes other person too. make you happy. ronment, from wooden stilt- ics and work attitudes come along their way. houses to concrete infrastruc- in. People have to be ‘team Maybe… you should do Maybe…you should try to tures, and the rural areas have players’ in order to succeed. Maybe… the brightest fu- something nice for some- live your life to the fullest adapted more and more to the People shouldn’t be used and ture will always be based one every single day, even because when you were urban jungles; there is also a thrown away as easily as a on a forgotten past; after if it is simply to leave him born, you were crying and change in people’s attitudes tool. Resources are used. Peo- all, you can’t go on success- or her alone. everyone around you was and disposition. It has become ple are respected. And people a selfish world. It becomes should never be treated as fully in life until you let go smiling. But when you die, of your past mistakes, fail- Maybe… giving someone all harder and harder to create material means to an end. you can be the one who is and sustain group efforts. People should be the end. ures and heartaches. your love is never an assur- ance that they will love you smiling and everyone There is also another ideal Third, it is not a selfish world. Maybe… you should dream back. Don’t expect love in around you crying. that progresses among Filipi- Selflessness is rare but is a what you want to dream, go return, just wait for it to nos of today; one which I think must. The knowledge that the where you want to go, be grow in their heart; but if it has been plaguing them since world revolves around one Fr. Mike the dawn of the Spanish era… person, or that a country is what you want to be, be- doesn’t, be content that it the Crab Mentality. This men- not set one man’s shoulders is cause you have only one life grew in yours. St. Cornelius Church tality basically displays that of (Continued on page14 ) and one chance to do all the Long Beach, California a crab. If you put a group of

Page 14 FEBRUARY 2019 Filipinos Making WAV ES PHILIPPINES ~ CANADA NEWS WAVES

NaFFAA Statement on HISTORY OF DHS Decision to “RAM” Deny Visas to Filipino Workers and “GUARDIANS” (PHILIPPINES) 1st of a 2-part series

Year- April 15, 1976, eleven graduation Gil Taajo Jr was Security and Exchange Com- (11) elements of the Philip- assigned at the 57th PC Strike mission and was assigned a pine Constabulary bonded Battalion and GMF ABRAHAM SEC number 123899. themselves together and was transferred to Support formed a Brotherhood. Service Unit. The Year 1985 marked the birth of the Guardians Foun- It became the origin of what is Year 1980, UGMF ABRAHAM dation Centre Incorporated now known as the Guardians and company drafted and (GFCI) created as Foundation Brotherhood. It started under made the Constitution and by- of GBI organization. The task the name DIABLO SQUAD. laws of the Diablo Squad so is for financial and logistical Washington, DC – As the and sisters are singled out.” This was founded and orga- that the organization must support for the GBI. largest federation of organ- nized by a regular of the Phil- have clear and determined The visa ban has a direct ippine Constabulary, Sergeant objectives, mission, vision and However, original members of izations advocating for Fili- the GBI were surprised of the negative impact on Guam’s LEBORIO JANGAO JR. This standards. Professional Lead- pinos in the United States, swept turning of events when economy according to Con- emerged in a remote Constab- ers known in the civil commu- the National Federation of ulary detachment in Barangay nity was formed and served as GFCI recruited prospective Filipino American Associa- gressman Michael San Ni- members for its own which is colas (GU). “Foreign work- Kidama, Parang, Magu- advisers and consultants, for tions (NaFFAA) strongly indanaw, Southern Philip- its operating procedures in not aligned to the very pur- disagrees with the United ers from the Philippines pines. Today, the Sergeant is the affairs of the organization. pose of its creation. States Department of have long contributed to the respectful Father of the It was the birth of the “MAGIC Guam’s growing economy, Year 2000-2001- This period Homeland Security’s (DHS) Guardians- “GMF ABRAHAM’. GROUP”- initial selected few was said to be “YEAR OF DIS- from supporting US mili- from the Professional organi- decision to restrict all tem- August 1978, the group of the INTEGRATION” porary work visas for Fili- tary projects to relying on zations. their skilled labor in nurs- founding Sergeant was sepa- Another National Guardian pino workers. The DHS de- rated from each other and Year 1980-1981: THE DIABLO ing, construction, and criti- Unification Convention was cision bans the issuance of were assigned to different SQUAD the CRIME BUSTER cal professional and human held at the City of Pasay on H-2A (for seasonal agricul- provinces in the vast Minda- ERA- Known as the “Year of March 18/19, 2000. This was tural work) and H-2B (for services,” said Congress- nao. In that period Sergeant Propagation “ man San Nicolas. “The DHS hosted by its Interim National non-agricultural work) vi- Jangao Jr was assigned in Ili- Chairman, Senator Gregorio decision to deny H-2B visas gan City for a Civil Military Sometime in the later part of sas for foreign workers this year the Diablo Squad “SGF GRINGO” Honasan. The from the Philippines, the for Filipino workers is neg- Operations (CMO). Due to dis- delegates were able to come atively impacting Guam’s tant situation from each other was renamed into Diablo Dominican Republic, and Squad the Crime Buster and up with a new Constitution operations, forcing compa- and the not very sufficient and By-Laws under the name Ethiopia for the period last- communications network, this the First Magic Group were all ing from January 19, 2019 nies to turn down bids for Lawyers in Iligan City and PHILIPPINE GUARDIAN contracts, and face poten- original group was active only BROTHERHOOD INC. (PGBI) to January 18, 2020. up to 1980. known as the “MAGIC FIVE” tial liquidated damages. We and subsequently registered “Wholesale actions like this sincerely hope that the con- However, during this period, The alarming expansion of the with S.E.C. on June 26, 2000. rob opportunity from law- tributions of Filipino for- it was known that Sergeant association in Iligan city and However, the original Found- abiding, hard-working for- eign workers will not get Jangao Jr. pursued his mission nearby provinces prompted ers of PGI opposed the new the then Brig General Olano, Constitution and by-Laws of eign workers who only lost in the national debate by communicating to ele- ments of different Commands AFP Commanding General, the PGBI as almost 85% of its want to contribute to the on immigration.” Regional Command 12, to ex- provisions were copied from American economy while of the Armed Forces of the Flores concludes, “A sweep- Philippines and the Integrated ert pressure for the change of the PGI version promulgated providing for their fami- its name. SGF LAPU-LAPU during the Davao National ing ban of Filipinos seeking National Police to revive Dia- lies,” said NaFFAA National blo Squad where it became convened an assembly in Ili- Convention for Unification. Chairman Brendan Flores. work visas in the U.S. is an gan City on November 16, Under the PGBI Constitution extreme step that punishes progressive which eventually was named DIABLO SQUAD 1980 and the delegates rati- and By-Laws the role and Asian Pacific American La- all. NaFFAA urges the Ad- CRIME BUSTER. The original fied, approved and adopted functions of the PGI Founders bor Alliance, AFL-CIO ministration and Congress purpose is to establish a the Constitution and By-laws are mere advisers and Con- (APALA) Executive Director to address these issues by strong brotherhood within the of the Diablo Squad the Crime sultants and cannot hold vital Alvina Yeh stated, “By qui- passing comprehensive, AFP and the INP. Composition Buster. or key positions in the admin- etly banning low-wage common-sense immigra- were fourteen (14) from the istration of the PGBI. This led The First Magic Group were to the adverse reaction from Asian workers, the admin- tion reform that creates Philippine Constabulary, one all Lawyers in Iligan City and istration is dangerously opportunity for workers, (1) from the Police, one (1) the original Founders particu- known as the “MAGIC FIVE” larly GIL: FSGF LAPU-LAPU upholding the model mi- addresses human traffick- from the Army, one (1) from the Military Police and the Year 1984- Known as the TAOJO JR. who was greatly nority myth, hoping to easi- ing, and reunites family disappointed on the outcome ly sweep us out the door, members with their loved inclusion of a Magic Seven, “year of the “DOOM”. This where among them were two of the said Constitution and but we will not stay silent ones here in America.” ∎ year marked the darkest mo- (2) Prosecutors and five (5) ment of the existence of DSCB By-Laws supposedly for while our Filipino brothers Lawyers. organization. The then Gen. Guardians Unifications. Fidel V. Ramos the Acting ing one an-other, without ex- Year 1979, when Sergeant However, disintegration did Bayanihan... Chief of Staff of the AFP made not happen in its real mean- pecting anything else in re- Jangao Jr. was assigned to La- strong efforts for the disband- turn. It may not be possible to nao del Norte, Philippine Con- ing. They merely spread out ment of DSCB organization and positively those in the (Continued from page13 ) lift houses on men’s shoulders stabulary Provincial Com- thereby forcing the officers, active service regroup at their anymore; instead, lifting each mand based in Iligan City, with the exception of LAPU- a start for transformation. other up on their shoulders, in there again he worked more Mother unit (s)Those retired LAPU to sign the disbandment from the service created simi- Fourth, in a global world, co- effect, lifting the country’s to increase membership of DS order. operation and collaboration is status, hopes and dreams. Re- and another block was born, lar groups, Regional and Pro- a requirement more than a spect and tolerance must be “THE DIRTY DOZEN”, mem- Immediately thereafter, the vincial organization including want. These skills (and val- relearned for with the Baya- bers from the PC regulars. leading Officers and other Civic and Professional ele- ues) are not just used in nihan value to support them, DSCB members decided to ments were established and school or in the workplace, Filipinos can become one of That same year, two high establish GUARDIAN BROTH- spread fast through out the but also in life. People have to the greatest people the world ranking Master Founders GMF ERHOOD INCORPORATED country bearing different get along with each other, and has ever seen. The value is ABRAHAM and Lt. Gil Taajo Jr (GBI) in place of the disband- GUARDIAN based identities. co-exist, whether they like it there - deep within each Filipi- “SGF LAPU-LAPU met, the lat- ed DSCB organization. FSGF ter an Officer-in-Charge of the (to be continued next or not. no; it’s only a matter of resur- LAPU-LAPU JR. together with month: Part 2: The Birth of recting it to its former glory. Regional Security and Intelli- fifteen (15) members created To make the country great RAM) everythingfilipino.com gence Unit based in Iligan City. its Constitution and By-Laws again, the value of Bayanihan They were classmate in Regu- and on December 10, 1984 must be re-established and lar Force Training and upon GBI was registered with the reaffirmed- the value of help-

FEBRUARY 2019 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 15 BUSINESS Study finds users International and Local Companies who leave Facebook Urged to Join IFEX PHILIPPINES 2019 are happier, but less informed

Critics say that Facebook's "The great majority of the controversies and criticisms Treatment group agreed that in 2018 alone, from privacy deactivation was good for concerns to the Cambridge them, but they were also Analytica data scandal, more likely to think that peo- should be enough to get peo- ple would miss Facebook if ple to stop using it. However, they used it less," the study over two billion of us around said. It also noted: "We find the world continue to spend that four weeks without Fa- about an hour a day on the cebook improves subjective social networking platform. well-being and substantially Now a new study suggests reduces post-experiment there's an even better reason demand, suggesting that to log off: it's bad for your forces such as addiction and mental health. projection bias may cause people to use Facebook more The positive side effects of Trade buyers and visitors flocked toward International and local exhibitors in the last edition of than they otherwise would." quitting the habit IFEX Philippines. "Deactivation caused small According to a new study but significant improve- Toronto, Canada – Canadian (3) coffee, herbal teas and networking and business- from Stanford University and ments in well-being, and in traders/buyers and exhibitors cocoa; (4) fresh and processed matching activities. New York University quitting particular on self-reported are enjoined to sign up for the seafood; (5) fruits and vegeta- Facebook for a month makes According to Senior Trade happiness, life satisfaction, upcoming IFEX Philippines bles; (6) grains, cereals and users happier. It helped Commissioner Maria Roseni depression, and anxiety," the 2019 on 24-26 May 2019 at commodities; (7) herbs and some of them reduce their Alvero of the Philippine Con- researchers concluded. the World Trade Center spices; (8) meat and poultry; online activity and increase sulate General-Toronto (PCG- "Effects on subjective well- (WTC) in Pasay City. The (9) natural, healthy and or- offline activities including three-day event welcomes ganic products; (10) bakery Toronto) Trade Office, foreign being as measured by re- socialising with family and international and local compa- and confectionery; (11) spe- buyers who participate in sponses to brief daily text friends. On the other hand nies to tap the rising global cialty, ethnic and gourmet IFEX Philippines 2019 can messages are positive but they spent less time consum- demand for premium and products; and (12) other al- qualify as a Very Important not significant." ing news. quality food products from lied industries. Buyer (VIB) and avail of in- He considers the research different regions across the centives such as airfare subsi- Researchers studied 2,844 important because it's the globe, including North and With a reputation as an inter- dy (with a cap) and hotel ac- people who reported spend- nationally recognized food commodation for 2-night stay. largest randomised study South America, Europe, East ing an hour on Facebook trade show for Asian food For further information, concerning Facebook. Asia, the Middle East, South- each day. They randomly brands and ingredients, IFEX please contact Ms. Roselle "Previous research mostly east Asia, Australia and many assigned half the subjects to Philippines continues to be Corro of the PCG-Toronto looked at correlation: How more. deactivate their accounts for the leading export platform Trade Office via e-mail at to- much do you use Facebook 4 weeks, and paid them Twelve different food sectors for international and local [email protected] or through and how depressed are about EUR 90 for their ef- will be featured in the event, companies to strategically telephone number at (416) you?" Prof. Allcott added. forts. The researchers moni- namely (1) seafood and ma- position themselves to have a 855 1777, or visit the website "These studies show that tored the accounts to spot rine products; (2) alcoholic better leverage with the of IFEX Philippines at people who use Facebook any cheaters and sent SMSs and non-alcoholic beverages; event’s exhibits, seminars, www.ifexphilippines.com. more are more depressed, to see how they were feeling but the problem is correla- during the abstinence. tion doesn't create causation. Delete Facebook forever? less impact on news social networking sites, fake "If Facebook were like hero- We didn't know if Facebook knowledge as people find news and data privacy. Findings should be treated in that number would have was making people de- alternative news sources, and Whether the good outweighs with caution, say the re- gone way down. That was pressed or depressed people either more or less impact on the bad when it comes to searchers, mainly because not the case for Facebook" were retreating into Face- subjective well-being." platforms like Facebook de- the "effects could differ with Hunt Allcott study author book." The study also pends entirely on what's con- the duration or scale of deac- The study comes at a time and associate professor at acknowledges that there are sidered good and bad, and by tivation. A longer period when there's discussion eve- New York University told clear benefits to Facebook. whom. without Facebook might have rywhere about the risks of 'CNN'.

Members of Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) and friends gathered for a group photo after the Evangelical Mission held Jan 30. FB PHOTO

Page 16 FEBRUARY 2019 Filipinos Making WAV ES ENTERTAINMENT Memories lead to regrets in the film “Alone/Together” The regrets of the past will haunt the present in the film Black Sheep’s latest movie that stars Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano, under the offering, “Alone/Together”, direction of Antoinette Jadaone, screening worldwide which stars one of the most- via TFC at the Movies followed loveteams in the People do not always make getting dumped by them”. Philippines today, Enrique the right decisions in their Jackson said that “romance Gil and Liza Soberano, that lives, and often this leads to is a big area of regret for is written and directed by life’s “what ifs” or simply most of us…It is tough to Antoinette Jadaone. called regret. simply be happy with the love that you've found and “Alone/Together” is the In one of Eric Jackson’s arti- takes away from the special story of college sweethearts cles published in Forbes moments you have today, if Raf (Gil) and Christine online, he has written about you're constantly thinking (Soberano), whose paths “The 25 Biggest Regrets in back to what you once had.” will take a different turn But things changed for Christine and Raf, and these changes will Life. What are Yours?” and that lead them to the biggest lead them to the biggest regrets of their lives. fifth on his list is “breaking This kind of regret is the regrets in their lives. lege, you feel that you can pua New Guinea; February up with my true love/ theme of ABS-CBN Films Aside from the intriguing change the world. But we 22 in U.S., Canada and Fiji; story of Raf and Christine, find college graduates be- February 23 in Vienna, Aus- Jadaone also noted how the come disillusioned when they tria and Gutenberg, Sweden; two stars’ individual charac- face the real world, that is February 23 and 24 in U.K.; ters tackled the what the movie tackles— February 24 in Madrid and “disillusionment” that some they are in that period in Barcelona in Spain, Rome, graduates feel upon facing their lives. You are different Bologna, and Padova in Ita- the real world—a familiar from who you were in col- ly, and Dublin, Ireland; Feb- situation to some overseas lege, from who you dreamed ruary 28 in Australia, New Filipinos. you will become, to who you Zealand, and Brunei; March have become),” Jadaone ex- 1 in Saipan; March 2 in Es- “When you're in college, plained. poo, Finland; March 3 in you feel na you can change Milan, Florence, and Torino the world. But we find col- Will Christine and Raf live in Italy, Athens, Greece, Co- lege graduates become disil- forever with regrets or will penhagen, Denmark and lusioned when they face the they get the chance to turn Paris, France; and March 10 real world, so 'yon 'yong things around? in Oslo, Norway. tackled sa movie--they are Find out what will happen in that period in their lives. For the cinemas list in your to Christine and Raf’s lives in region, visit Ibang-iba ka na no'ng col- the film “Alone/Together” lege ka sa ngayon, iba 'yong mytfc.com/alonetogether, as it screens in the following emea.kapamilya.com, and taong pinangarap mo mag- dates and regions: February ing kaysa sa taong naging TFC’s official Facebook pag- During their college days, Raf (Gil) and Christine (Soberano) are full 17 in Taiwan; February 21 es applicable for your area. of hope and love, believing that they can change the world ikaw (When you're in col- in the Middle East and Pa-

FEBRUARY 2019 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 17 ENTERTAINMENT Papa P's Night in Toronto The entire neighboring ad- Mon Torralba (our LODIs By Baby K Jimenez dicts east to west, north to from way back - it was this south were now stomping, duo who, in their teens, Three young ladies seated pushing as Piolo decided to made the Hot Dog the very to my left on the front row step down and join the au- best). had not stopped wriggling. dience section. More hits: The farthest one was Hanggang, Kung Kaila-ngan Of course not to be ignored screaming softly (I mean Mo Ako, Starting Over was the front act, the local you could hear the Again, Be My Lady, etc. cast who did add sparkle “eeeeeeeeee” but not grat- and pomp to the show: Spe- ing), the second next gyrat- This concert aptly titled An cial mention goes first to ing like being bitten by an Evening of Love with Piolo singer/guitarist Matthew army of ants and the clos- at the Global Kingdom Min- Fasullo, I like this guy - he's est to me kept chanting in a istries last weekend was a impressive (and I just variety of tones ranging joyous affirmation of Papa found out that he is also a from hi to lo echoing his P’s power to charm, uplift film maker - he recently name - Papa P!!!! And you and attract ye all. He apol- won the Most Amazing Di- might as well know they ogized he was a bit sick (he rector’s Award at CityFlix drove all the way from was feverish actually prob- International Shortfilm Montreal! ably brought about by the Festival in Toronto with his extremely cold spell this thesis film AFTER ANI- I listened closely to the lyr- time of the season). What MALS) and the other ics of this one (was it his mattered was Piolo gave headiners: Candace Santos, 4th, 5th song?) as I focused exactly everything his disci- Celine Grey, Teaghan Scar- on the stage. ‘I remember ples wanted (but the devo- let Young, the MFFC Youth so well, the day that you tees threw in their hundred Performing Arts Group led came into my life…’ Once percent allegiance, right?) by Katharine Reyes and more the song was met Cholo Lagdameo. Once with shrieking cheers and His performance was really more, stage director Rei euphoric romp. I joined in good, made even better by Naldo was at his best. Pro- by clapping till my palms the support of a band led duced by Ms. NoemiFasullo. got red. Whew, did that by the likes of two music make me a Piolo convert? legends of the uppercrust THANKS to the photos of level - Lorrie Ilustre and Raymond Santos.

Baby K Jimenez with the popular actor and singer

PHOTO COURTESY OF JOSH TAMAYO

Piolo poses with his Toronto session musicians (clockwise): Musical Director Lorrie Ilustre, Joshua Ta- mayo (2nd keys), Neil LaFortune (drums), Nato Buzon (bass) and Mon Torralba (guitars).

Tune in to 1610 AM Radio Dial for new Filipino weekly programs ORAS NA (WED 8-9pm); PATROLYA (WED 9-10PM), TSIKAHAN TAYO (THURS 9-10PM) Ms. Noemi Fasullo, executive producer of Piolo Pascual’s Toronto concert, thanks the audience, support and volunteers of the event. and KUYA ROMANTIKO (FRI 9-10pm)

Concert event sponsor Mel Galeon welcomes Piolo at FV Foods

Page 18 FEBRUARY 2019 Filipinos Making WAV ES Back by Popular Demand! MUSIC STAND

Mon Torralba 70s SUPERBAND For those who missed the fun and energetic show last year, the 70s Superband will be back on June 8 concert-dance-party. The audience who attended came in groups to reminisce the classic tunes from the 70’s and 80’s kept clamoring for more. And more it will be as they embark in Toronto for the first of a series of concerts in Canada. So, get ready to relive the 70’s. Save the date! June 8 at Korean Cultural Centre (KCCA) 1133 Leslie St, Toronto. Call 416-278-4102

70s Superband is composed of pop group that pioneered Manila composers, arrangers, musical di- Sound. His first composition was, rectors and veteran musicians and “Pers Lab”, the mega-hit song that the group is making waves in the affirmed the musical revolution of Philippine music scene, not only in the 70s. The song that associated Manila and local cities, but wherev- pimples to falling in love with its er they go. They just had successful most recalled lyrics… “Di na ma- concerts in the UK and Canada.

There is a certain positive and en- ergetic aura this group brings on and off the stage. And with all their contributions to the Philip- pine Music industry, they individu- ally and collectively deserve to be elevated and deserving of the lime- light. It brings together original members of recording artists from the 70s. Monet Gaskell is the origi- nal “kilabot” of the group VST, Mon Espia was considered the “James Taylor” with his silky voice during 70s Superband: (L-R) Tek Faustino, Rey Magtoto, Mon Espia, Nonoy Tan, Monet the 70s. He is the original voice Gaskell & Tito Cayamanda behind, “Tuloy Pa Rin,” originally recorded by his group Labuyo and hanin”, and Christina Bautista’s tions are: Marco Sison’s “My Love Toronto’s Mon Torralba, Hotdog original made more popular by the group, “Kailan Pa Ma’y Ikaw”, to name a Will See You Through”, Janet Bas- katulog, di pa makakain, Tagihawat Side A. Some of his compositions few. co’s “You Made Me Live Again”, and sa ilong, pati na sa pisngi”, has been and musical arrangements include Champoy’s “Kahit Lalala, Puede re-recorded by several artists in- – Agot Isidro’s “Everyday” and But what makes their concert more Na”. Bass player and 70s Super- cluding Sarah Geronimo, Vina Mo- Randy Santiago’s “Paikot-ikot”. special is it brings together original band’s musical director is Rey Mag- rales and Charlie Green. Then Keeping the rhythm intact is drum- members and the three men behind toto. Many recording artists have called, Manila Sound, this musical mer, Tek Faustino, more popularly classic tunes of the group, Wadab. and still continues to go to him for genre evolved to what is now popu- known as the drummer Powerplay, Famous for 70’s hits – “Pag Tuma- musical arrangements. Rey’s is the larly known as OPM. Having con- Gary Valenciano’s long-time con- tagal… Lalong Tumitibay”, falsetto voice behind the classic tributed his musical compositions cert band. Proficient in both the “Jeepney”, “Tsismis Ka” and tune, Pag Tumatagal…Lalong Tu- and talent to Hotdog for its first 5 keyboards and guitar, Tito Caya- “Parang Ulap”, Wadab was often mitibay. And to complete the major albums, he moved on in 1979 to manda is the versatile member and tagged as “The Stylistics” of the reunion of Wadab is the co-writer write songs for Wadab. It was just composer and/or lyricist of some of Philippine recording industry. of that song. In fact, he wrote most recently that Mon, who resides in the classic tunes - Ella Mae Saison’s Wadab’s lead singer, Nonoy Tan, is of the lyrics for the songs of Wadab. Toronto Canada, joined the group “Till My Heartaches End”, Carol an accomplished songwriter. Mon Torralba was an original mem- to add more repertoire, versatility, Banawa’s “Bakit Di Natin Toto- Among his many popular composi- ber of HOTDOG, the country’s first excitement and value to this group.

70s Superband rocked Toronto at their concert last year. PHOTO BY EARL DACARA The crowd, with Consul General Rosalita Prospero, were on their feet as the band performed hits after hits! PHOTO BY EARL DACARA

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