Volume XXXIII No.3 March 2015 Montreal, QC Canada www.filipinostar.org First Filipino Star awards to honor Filipino-Canadian artists By Willie Quiambao Awards ceremony at the MMTV fund raising dinner dance party
Carolyn Fe Cherylyn Toca Paul Baluyot “Maiara” (Maria Janice Galvez) The North American Filipino Star is recognize the Fil-Can artists who have `bits` and one liners which constitute up comics are expected to deliver a honouring Fil-Can artists in Montreal been recognized by the other what is typically known as monologue, steady stream of laughs. They are and suburbs who have demonstrated communities except ours. routine or act. He admitted that there always under pressure to deliver. If fine excellence in arts. are no formal schools for comedians they cannot make the audience laugh, Here is the list of honourees: to study. “It takes pure talent for they could be harassed or booed.” That’s why for the first time, the NAFS, someone to be a comedian, “ he said. He performs not only in colleges and a respected newspaper that has been Paul Baluyot — Baluyot is a stand up universities in Ontario and Ottawa but serving the Filipino community for comedian who recites a fast-paced Baluyot added that working as a also in comedy clubs in Montreal many years, is holding this event to succession of numerous stories called comedian is fun but not easy. “Stand See Page 4 First Star Awards
Statement by the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, on an announcement of a support package for Canadian survivors of Thalidomide Ma rch 6, 2015 However, today we are announcing support that will help ensure that More than fifty years ago, Thalidomide survivors receive the care they need to was approved by Health Canada and live the rest of their lives with dignity. prescribed to treat morning sickness in expectant mothers. Tragically, I have just spoken with Mercedes Thalidomide caused serious and Benegbi, Executive Director of the permanent physical and emotional Thalidomide Victims Association of damage to mothers, children and Canada, to thank her for her tireless families. work on behalf of TVAC members and tell her about new assistance the On behalf of the Government of Government of Canada will be Canada, Iwould like to express heartfelt providing to Thalidomide survivors. sympathy and great regret for the decades of tremendous suffering and Today, our Government is taking a personal struggle that exposure to historic step and announcing a Thalidomide has inflicted on survivors package of financial assistance that will and their loved ones. help cover the urgent and ongoing healthcare needs of Thalidomide No regret or sympathy and no amount survivors. of financial support can ever undo what happened. Thalidome children wtih deformities in their arms and limbs. See Page 4 Thalidomide
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comMmany uonf itouyr icsom mlounnity gi ssouevs eanrd dprouvide ing them with timely health professionals work in associations have been giving service news locally and internationally.. awards to people who have done Both MMTV and the North Canada Federal funding for internationally something good to their fellow citizens, American Filipino Star are empowering Improving access to educated health professionals As far as we know, no association yet our community. Being in the media, we quality health services for reaffirms the Government of Canada's try to be fair, objective and truthful in our has given any recognition to talented Canadian families commitment to strengthening the reporting and broadcasting. We are Filipino-Canadians who have achieved March 13, 2015 healthcare system by working with motivated by our desire to create a a considerable degree of success in Toronto, ON provinces, territories and healthcare positive influence over our readers and their art. Health Canada professionals to improve access to The North American Filipino viewers. By doing our job to the best of our ability, we promote a positive image quality care for Canadians and their Star, having served the community for Today, the Honourable Rona Ambrose, of Filipinos in Canada. families. the past 33 years and considered to be Minister of Health and Member of MMTV’s Spring Dinner Dance credible and reliable, is taking the Parliament for Pickering-Scarborough, Party is going to be a very special one Quick Facts privilege of establishing the first Corneliu Chisu, announced almost for many reasons. First, it will be the first $8.4 million in federal funding for awards recognizing Filipino-Canadian time the North American Filipino Star Since 2006, Canada has welcomed several initiatives that support bringing artists. A committee composed of has initiated this type of award that has an annual average of more than internationally educated health MMTV (Mabuhay Montreal TV) crew not yet been done by any other group. 250,000 immigrants, the highest professionals into the Canadian health members, voted upon the nominated Second, it is going to be the night when sustained level of immigration in candidates for the awards. As we Filipinos in Montreal can demonstrate workforce so that Canadian families Canadian history. would like to make these first awards their support of their own television can have better access to quality The Government of Canada is special, we limited our selection to four show, and third, it will be an opportunity healthcare services. providing $8.2 million under Health this year. to know your local artists and start Canada's Internationally Educated Our first awardees are all enjoying their works. Across Canada, access to health Health Professionals Initiative to the outstanding in their field. We are very We salute our awardees - professionals continues to be a Government of Ontario for three proud to have this opportunity to show Carolyn Fe, Cherylyn Toca, Maria Janice challenge. Approximately 4.6 million initiatives supporting internationally how we appreciate them. moreover, we Galvez who is now known as “MIARA” of Canadians are without a regular family educated health professionals and want to further their career by letting our the famous show “La Voix” on TVA and doctor. At the same time, there are their potential employers. This project fellow citizens know more about them. Paul Baluyot who is known as a stand around 10,000 newcomers to Canada will be implemented in partnership by We are holding the awards up comedian. Congratulations for your that are health related professionals. HealthForceOntario and the University ceremony during the Spring Dinner fine work in the entertainment field. Many of these individuals face of Toronto. Dance Party of Mabuhay Montreal TV. It We hope that by honoring our obstacles in finding jobs that best Funding of $150,000 has also been is an occasion that will raise awareness Filipino Canadian artists they will match their skills and experience. provided to the Medical Council of about two things - appreciating the continue to be successful and be better Canada for a project to help prepare talents of our fellow citizens and known for their talent. This support will help prepare doctors supporting the only Filipino-Canadian We are looking forward to international medical graduates as and other health professionals for the they move into the health workforce. made television show in Quebec. enjoying this awards night with as many Canadian workforce. These initiatives Moreover, we are also highlighting the people as possible, hoping that you will Since 2005/06, the Government of complement the Government of Canada has invested approximately role that the North American Filipino Star all come to give us your support. Canada's wider support for improving has been fulfilling for many years. Like $18 million a year in the foreign credential recognition. the television show, it provides a Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi Internationally Educated Health valuable service of informing and educating the public about important
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This agreement importance of having internationally Office of the Honourable Rona preclearance in the land, rail, marine will help facilitate the legitimate trade educated health professionals in the Ambrose and air modes, Canada and the U.S. and travel that keeps our economy health workforce. With thousands of Federal Minister of Health committed to implementing a truck thriving as we maintain utmost new Canadians arriving to Canada (613) 957-0200 cargo pre-inspection pilot in Canada. vigilance to the security of our borders. every year, we want to ensure that we Phase I of the pilot was implemented We remain committed to our deep effectively integrate doctors and Media Relations at the Pacific Highway crossing partnership with Canada, a true ally, nurses into the Canadian health Health Canada between British Columbia and neighbor and friend of the United workforce. Today's investment makes 613-957-2983 Washington, from June to December States.” better use of the talent that is already 2013. Phase II was implemented at the in Canada and showcases the steps Public Enquiries Peace Bridge, between Ontario and – Mr. Jeh Johnson, Secretary of the we're taking to provide Canadians with 613-957-2991 New York, from February 2014 to U.S. Department of Homeland increased access to health 1-866-225-0709 January 2015. An evaluation of the Security professionals and quality health care pilot will be completed by July 31, services wherever they live." 2015. Related Products competitiveness. Canada and the United Quotes Backgrounder – Preclearance in States sign historic When it takes effect, the new Canada: How it works and why it’s preclearance agreement Agreement will provide a legal “Our Government’s top priority important framework that will enable the remains creating jobs and Backgrounder – The new Key Beyond the Border Action Plan establishment of new preclearance opportunities for Canadians. This Agreement: What would change and deliverable will further enhance cross- operations in any of the four modes of historic new agreement builds on why border flow of travellers and goods transportation. It will allow the market decades of successful preclearance to propose operations when and operations in Canadian airports. It will Associated Links March 16, 2015 - Washington - Public where it makes sense – facilitating enhance security at our border and Safety Canada trade and travel, and creating create jobs and growth in Canada by Agreement on Air Transport economic benefits for Canadians. improving the flow of legitimate goods Preclearance between the Today, Canada’s Minister of Public and people between our two Government of Canada and the Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Quick Facts countries.” Government of the United States of the Honourable Steven Blaney; and America (signed in January 2001) U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Preclearance operations were – The Honourable Steven Blaney, Canada and the United States Jeh Johnson, signed the Agreement implemented in Canada for the first Canada’s Minister of Public Safety and announce Truck Cargo Pilot on Land, Rail, Marine and Air time in 1952, when U.S. preclearance Emergency Preparedness Transport Preclearance between the officers began screening travellers for Government of Canada and the U.S.-bound planes at the Toronto Government of the United States of International Airport. A formal America. The Agreement is a major preclearance agreement with the U.S. commitment of the Beyond the did not exist at that time; Canada and Border Action Plan issued by Prime the U.S. reached their first air Minister Harper and President Obama transport preclearance agreement in in December 2011. The Agreement 1974. was signed in Washington following a Each year, roughly 11 million meeting to discuss border security. passengers are pre-cleared for flights to the U.S. at eight Canadian airports Every day, nearly 400,000 people under the current bilateral air cross the Canada–U.S. land border, preclearance framework – reducing along with over $2 billion in goods wait times for these passengers and and services. A highly efficient border often reducing the number of that ensures the efficient flow of connections they required. legitimate goods and people is This historic new comprehensive essential to this trade relationship. Agreement covers all modes of travel, Through the comprehensive including air. When it enters into force, approach to preclearance outlined in it would replace the existing air the Agreement, Canada and the U.S. transport Agreement, which was are seeking to strengthen our signed in 2001. This single relationship and enhance our mutual Agreement would ensure a security, prosperity and economic consistent approach to all
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He did a bit of Governor General until September into a live show of the unbridled love of 2017. acting while in Concordia University . enthusiasm. He is also a making short films Carolyn Fe has the deep soul of an featured in Actra Short Film Festival. His Excellency has accepted the artist who has lived in the fringe for Prime Minister’s invitation to remain in most of her life giving her lyrics an – Galvez, office for this extended term, which will Maria Janice Galvez insight and depth that cannot be cover many of the events celebrating whose stage name is MAIARA, was imitated and must be heard. born and raised in the Philippines. She Canada’s 150th anniversary of Cherylyn Toca – Twenty-five year old Confederation. has been singing most of her life, but Toca, who was born and raised in her first professional band experience During hi s time as Governor General, Montreal, showed interest in music David Johnston has been an energetic Governor General David Johnston was at the age of 17. Her love and early in life. Her breakthrough was last promoter of a smart and caring nation, since October 1, 2010. passion in music took her from Taytay, fall when she was selected to sing the with a focus on innovation, education, The Governor General is appointed Philippines to China. Canada in 2011, national anthem of the United States volunteerism, philanthropy and active by the Queen on the advice of the she auditioned in the Quebec`s reality and Canada at the Bell Centre during living, which was part of his call to Prime Minister. Tenure is “at pleasure” show, La Voix (The Voice). the first pre-game between the Boston service in his installation speech. He and usually lasts five years, but the Bruins has also been a tremendous term may be extended. Mr. Johnston She was selected and coached by and Montreal Canadiens won 3-2 . ambassador for Canada both on his was selected as Governor General of renowned singer-songwriter Jean- Before she was selected to sing the official travels to South America, Africa, Canada following extensive national Pierre Bertrand. She easily won the anthems, she had to audition . Asia, Europe and the United States, as consultations by an expert advisory hearts of the coaches, mentors and About 400 auditioned for the spot but well as here at home, including committee. the viewers, carrying her through the only 10 passed, including her. Pat hosting four Royal Tours. Prior to becoming Governor Quarter Finals. In the same year, she Hickey, a Montreal Gazette reporter, General, Mr. Johnston was a was recognized by FAMAS during its said, “Cherylyn has set the standard He and his wife, Sharon Johnston, respected lawyer, academic, and 50th anniversary for promoting a for the nine other singers of the positive image of Filipinos. In 2013, have regularly opened their home and university administrator national anthems.” the grounds at Rideau Hall to she began working on album with Toca, who sings in Tagalog, English, Canadians by hosting concerts, movie “His Excellency David Johnston has original materials with producer French and Italian, is moving to New nights and skating parties on the rink been an exceptional Governor General songwriters Jay Lefebre, Jaren Cert, York after completing her Bachelor located at the official residence. and Commander-in-Chief, working Wiseman, Sebastian Lefrebre. The Degree in Management at the John tirelessly to advance the interests of album was produced by Jay Lafebre, Molson School of Business in Governor General David Johnston has Canadians and to promote a greater Rock Voisine, Wilfred Lebouthillier and September. co-produced by Wiseman. played an important role in his official understanding of our great country, functions, teaching Canadians and both at home and abroad. He has MAIARA, who sings in Tagalog, The North American Filipino Star will others about the vital constitutional made remarkable contributions to English and French, has an upcoming hold the Fil-Can Artist Award Night on role of the Crown in Canada. Canada in his role as the Queen’s album, RISE, to be released this April 4 at the Hellenic Community, representative in Canada, performing month. 5757 Wilderton. Tickets cost $40.00 . Quick Facts his duties with dignity, wisdom and Carolyn Fe – Her Blues Collective For more information, please call 514- aplomb. 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TOP FILIPINO BEAUTY PAGEANT EXPERTS AND WRITERS arebeing tagged as one of the pageant crazy countries in the world.”
Coco Alinsug – “Beauty contests are everywhere in the Philippines, from beauty pageants for kids, to gay beauty pageants, schools, offices, to every corner of major islands in the Philip-pines. Ibeauty pageants have become a national pastime like Joyce Burton Titular Felix Manuel boxing, basketball, zumba and cockfights. The reason why it's popular boils down to the economic situation of the country. Filipinos love anything beautiful as our way to cover what is bad in the country. We are a third world Why do Filipinos love country, we have few things to be proud of internationally (sad to say), we hardly cultures but when you start talking have any world class athletes, and we beaI huad ta tyast e pof tahe gpageeanat nts Norman Tinio Noli Berioso industry in 2001 when Leticia Bulotano about beauty queens in a roomful of could not even compete with our Wheeler, the CEO ofUniversal Models Filipinos, the mood changes. neighboring Southeast Asian countries Pageant (UMP), hired me to be the Everyone sits forward in their seats, as far as sports is concerned. But we have something that they company’s director. UMP was the pulses quicken, and the exchange of don't have - beautiful women and founder andproducer of Miss Global comments never ends. In general, Pinoys love and respect their beauty passionate and supportive populace. Beauties, and was the owner of 5 Filipinos found a way to highlight what we beauty pageant franchises responsible queens and find pride in them. have and we found that formula of looking for sending Canadian representatives Just my thoughts.” at beauty pageants as our way to compete – “The Filipinos high to international competitions. Felix Manuel Coco Alinsug Raymond Golez internationally.” regard for women dates as far back as However, the job was not easy. From our fellow Pinay. Before, we do this recruitment of candidates to finding the pre-Spanish Era Explorers have Raymond Golez – “As the only documented that women were given a contest during town fiestas to honor the country to hold titles in the top 5 sponsors, the challenges were most beautiful. But in the recent enormous in a country that loathes special place in society. I believe that international beauty competitions, it is safe decades, we began to conduct our to say the Philippines excel at the game of beauty pageants. the first beauty pageant in the country national search to select our pageantry. The country fancies on its Many Canadians think of started in 1908. It became a venue wherein Filipinos can celebrate the representative to compete queens and ties pride for the Philippines to beauty pageants as shallow and internationally. We are blessed with so each crown. In online social media, we demeaning to women so that back in beauty and charm of its women. witness flare-ups of excitement when Ms. From then up to now, these many beautiful Filipinas and we can't 1990, Toronto’s city council voted 10-7 help but to admire, love and respect Philippines wins, and outpourings of ire to prohibit beauty contests from being pageants serve as venues where when Ms. Philippines leaves empty handed. extraordinary women, representing them through beauty pageants. That is See page Beauty Pageants held at Nathan Phillips Square. probably one of the reasons why we Because of this by-law, Miss Universe their regions/ towns/barangays, etc., 2005 Natalie Glebova, was barred become national celebrities and role from attending a "Tastes of Thailand" models, thus elevating not only their festival in her home city over concerns status, but their hometowns. If they of "sexual stereotyping and make it internationally, the whole IN HOUSE degradation." She was told by the nation takes pride in their victories.” Toronto officials that she would be Norman Tinio – “Filipinos ASSISTANCE NEEDED allowed in only if she removed her are a very patriotic lot. Be it in sports, Mature, kind gentleman with Miss Universe sash singing, dancing or pageantry. We and crown. love cheering for the representatives If Natalie Glebova was a carrying the name of the country movement disorder requires an Filipina who had won the Miss abroad or even in those hosted in our Universe crown for the Philippines, her own backyard. attendant to assist during overnight homecoming experience would be entirely different. She would have a In terms of beauty contests, hours (11:00pm to 7:00am). Full time throng of well-wishers and press the level of interest varies depending conference during her arrival, victory on the specific sector of society and part-time positions available. parades, victory dinner parties, TV watching or following the same. But guestings, a courtesy call with the where it matters most, the numbers Individual should be young, Philippine President at Malacañang, are large enough to make influential and commendations from the Senate steps via social media, online voting energetic, motivated and the House of Representatives. and the like. So why do Filipinos love and reliable. beauty pageants? Why do we take it Successful efforts, like making seriously? I asked some of the top a Philippine contestant win in Filipino pageant experts and writers on popularity or fast-track events, further their opinion. fuel the drive of faithful fans to exceed Experience is Not their previous best. Joyce Burton Titular – as full training will be “For me it’s tied to the Fiesta culture necessary that we have. We love to party,we love Overall, beauty contest provided. Canadian citizenship to celebrate! And we love beautiful victories are treated like the elusive women and celebrate them. Pageants Olympic Gold Medal that the is an asset. are like a marriage of our Fiesta culture Philippines has never been able to with our love for gorgeous women. At claim. So the #1 placement in the the same time, I have to admit that we majors such as Miss Universe, Miss Location: Sherbrooke/Atwater area in have high expectations of our beauty World, Miss International and Miss queens. They have to be smart and Earth are tantamount to getting more Montreal, close to metro station. good examples. When they are not, than our fair share of the same.” then we love to criticize them. That I Salary $1680 per week/$240.00 per believe is another reason why we love Noli Berioso – “Pinoy’s pageants. We have free reign to 'make fascination on beauty pageants can be shift/$30.00 per hour pintas' the contestants and winners. traceable way back at the time of our Pinoys are notorious for being great Grand-parents. It’s part of our 'pintaseros' and enjoy critiquing a culture and tradition. Beauty contest is CALL Sam 514-979-2191 whole lot. It may be funny to other also a way of giving honor and pride to Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 6 March 2015 The North American Filipino Star resources need to stay in the ground. EarthTalk® is produced by Yet fossil fuel companies not only plan Doug Moss & Roddy Scheer and is a “Coal ash is a silent killer,” says to extract and sell their existing registered trademark of Earth Action Barbara Gottlieb, director of reserves but are exploring ever more Network Inc. View past columns at: environment and health at PSR. sensitive territory to find new ones, www.earthtalk.org. Or e-mail us your “Communities are drinking thus ruining any chance of securing a question: [email protected]. contaminated water laced with toxic safe planet.” Dear EarthTalk: I saw a chart that chemicals that poison humans.” Fossil Free and other groups quantified the negative impacts on our According to the U.S. and individuals participating in Global health of our reliance on coal as an Department of Energy, coal plants can Dear EarthTalk: What is Global Divestment Day are asking portfolio energy source. It was pretty shocking reduce sulfur oxide, nitrogen oxide and Divestment Day and how does it relate managers to stop adding new as I recall. Can you summarize what greenhouse-gas emissions by using to protecting the environment? investments in fossil fuel companies we’re dealing with here? biomass as a supplemental fuel in -- Michel LaPlante, New and to sell off their holdings in the top -- Mitchell Baldwin, Boise, ID existing coal boilers. A Union of Orleans, LA 200 fossil fuel companies within five Coal combustion plants Concerned Scientists (UCS) report With crucial international years. To date more than 200 account for more than half of says that tree limbs and tops normally climate negotiations coming up in institutions with combined assets Americans’ electric power generation. left behind after timber harvesting Paris in the Fall of 2015, the first ever topping $50 billion have signed on According to Coal's Assault on Human operations, and otherwise Global Divestment Day took place on committing to divest in fossil fuels. Health, a report by the non-profit unmarketable materials like dead, February 13-14, with activists and Some of the heavy hitters so far Physicians for Social Responsibility damaged and small-diameter trees, everyday people across six continents include the Rockefeller Brothers (PSR), coal combustion releases can be collected for biomass energy and 48 countries joining together in Foundation, the British Medical mercury, nitrogen oxides, sulfur use. Income from selling biomass can more than 300 events—including Association, Stanford University and dioxide and other substances known pay for or partially offset the cost of street theater, elaborate props, sit-ins, the World Council of Churches. to be hazardous to human health. The forest management treatments needed vigils, dancing, bicycle parades and report evaluates the impacts of coal to remove invasive species or reduce social media blitzes—all in the name of Meanwhile, a growing chorus of voices pollution on our respiratory, the threat of fires. calling on corporations, foundations, from the financial and investment cardiovascular and nervous systems Utilities like New Hampshire’s endowments and other institutions to communities agrees that divestment and concludes that air pollutants Northern Wood Power are taking a divest from fossil-fuel industries in might be the quickest route to produced by coal combustion lead in putting biomass energy to work order to speed society’s transition to mitigating climate change. A senior contribute to asthma, lung cancer, in their power plants. In 2006, the renewable, non-polluting sources of investment analyst with European congestive heart failure and strokes. company replaced a 50-megawatt energy. “The findings of this report are coal-burning boiler in Portsmouth with clear: While the U.S. relies heavily on one that uses wood chips and other coal for its energy needs, the wood materials for fuel. The result has consequences of that reliance for our been a reduction in coal use by more health are grave,” says Alan than 130,000 tons annually, reduced Lockwood, a principal author of the air emissions by more than 400,000 report and a professor of neurology at tons annually and the development of the University at Buffalo. a thriving wood chip market for New The PSR report further Hampshire’s forest industry. illustrates the adverse effects of the Retrofitting coal-fired power mining of coal on the environment, plants to burn biomass makes sense water and human health. Coal mining for utilities trying to be greener while
Activists ride bikes through the streets of Amsterdam on Global Divestment Day. Credit: Nichon Glerum www.nichon.nl
The climate movement has investor Axa IM told the Guardian that embraced divestment—that is, “moral issues” are playing a role in ditching stocks, bonds or investment recent low oil prices “with the funds deemed unethical or morally divestment movement steadily gaining ambiguous—given how effective the traction amongst investors across the tactic was in helping topple Apartheid globe.” in South Africa by shaming the Fossil Free points out that Pollution from coal-fired power plants can be hazardous to the health companies still willing to do business divestment isn’t so much an economic of those living nearby, DC. Credit: Senor Codo, FlickrCC. there. Other successful divestment strategy as a moral and political one. campaigns have targeted tobacco as “Just like in the struggle for Civil Rights leads U.S. industries in fatal injuries, keeping their existing facilities well as companies doing business in here in America or the fight to end and miners have suffered prolonged productive, but environmental leaders the embattled nation of Darfur. Apartheid in South Africa,” the group health issues, such as black lung stress that the federal government “The fossil fuel industry has reports, “the more we can make disease, which causes permanent should provide more incentives for our political process in shackles with climate change a deeply moral issue, scarring of the lung tissues. Surface switching over to even greener energy its financial might,” says Fossil Free, the more we will push society towards mining destroys forests and sources like solar or wind. the group that created and organizes action.” The group adds that groundcover, leading to flooding and Global Divestment Day. “But we are divestment also forces prominent soil erosion. Mountaintop removal CONTACTS: PSR, www.psr.org; UCS, matching their financial might with a institutions and individuals to choose mining—used widely across southern www.ucsusa.org. different kind of power... Through sides, sparking public debate on the Appalachia—can bury streams with divestment, we are directly topics at stake and raising awareness rubble and, in turn, harm aquatic EarthTalk® is produced by Doug Moss challenging the social license of these for doing the right thing. “We need to ecosystems. 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Pero ano ang kaniyang kaibigan na mga mangyayari sa asosasyon kung hindi kasinungalingan ang sinusulat ko. na tayo ma-involve. Para magkaroon Niloloko ko raw ang mga bumabasa. ng pagbabago, pagdating ng Kung sinungaling ako, matagal na Tagalog Seksyon eleksyon, bumoto tayo nang akong inireklamo sa Quebec Press mahusay na kandidato. Naniniwala Council at na-idimanda na katulad niya. pa rin ako na may mahuhusay at Kung may isa o dalawang mabubuting kandidato na bumabatikos sa akin, mayruon ding nagpapalakad at magpapalakad pumupuri. Sabi ni Amy Chantengco, Opinyon/Komentaryo nang mahusay sa FAMAS. Ang educational ang isinulat ko tungkol sa mahalaga sa lahat, sumuporta tayo pagkakaiba ng balita o opinion. Sana, sa mga aktibidad ng FAMAS. lawakan daw ng bumabasa ang pag- ni Willie Quiambao iisip nila. Si Elvie Maximo naman, sinabi niya na tama ang isinulat ko na dapat Ang buhay ng manunulat Minsan, ang pagsusulat ay sa mga kumakandidato sa FAMAS na mahirap at madaling trabaho. At basahin at intindihin munang mabuti Karugtong ng artikulong Mga pagbago sa kung minsan ay malungkot at ang konstitusyon bago pumirma sa masaya.Tiyaga, sipag at haba ng candidacy form. Nang magkita kami ni konstitusyon na nalathala nuong Pebrero. Romy Reyes at ng dating seafarer na si Article XV111 – Penalties and trabahong walang sueldo? pasensya ang kailangan. Rey, sa video store ni Ed Dumandan, Complaints Ano nga ba ang FAMAS? Iba- iba ang ang ugali ng manunulat. sinabi nila na lagi nilang binabasa ang Section 2 – Standard Penalties Kamakailan ay may May uupo na lamang sa harap ng mga isinusulat ko. 1. First strike: Written formal warning nagtanong sa akin kung ano nga ba komputer at magsisimulang Kung minsan, tamad at sawa 2. Second strike: Candidate will lose ang FAMAS. Akala ko ay nagbibiro magsulat. Kahit maingay. Sanay sila na rin ako sa pagsusulat pero ang mga from 100 to 300 votes, depending on lamang siya pero naisip ko na hindi sa ganitong paraan ng pagsusulat. taong tulad ni Amy, Elvie, Romy at Rey the severity of the infraction, to be nga pala lahat ng Pilipino sa Ako, binabalangkas ko muna sa isip ang nagbibigay ng inspirasyon o sigla deducted in a manner of the komunidad ay alam kung ano ang ko ang mga ito - ang magiging sa akin para magpatuloy sa aking COMELEC choosing 3. Third strike: FAMAS. Ang alam lamang nila ay ang simula, ang katawan at ang wakas. ginagawa. Disqualification from the election mga kaguluhang nababasa at Mas madali sa akin iyon dahil may Mabigat ang 100 to 300 votes. naririnig tungkol sa asosasyong ito. direksyon. At nakapagsusulat ako Ito ang naging isyu nuong 2011. Ang FAMAS ay isa sa nang mahusay kung tahimik na sa Nabawasan ng 300 votes ang bawat maituturing na pinakamatagal ng gabi. Kung minsan naman, dala ko From Page 5 Beauty Pageants kandidato ng Samahang Makabayan. asosasyon sa loob at labas ng ang draft ng aking sinusulat dahil kahit sa bus, metro o restaurant, I firmly believe that it’s in the Bago pa mag-eleksyon, nabasa ko Montreal. At ito rin ang masasabing innate characteristics of every Filipinos to ang konstitusyon at hindi ako pinakamalaki dahil unang-una, sa upang mag-edit. Isa pa, ugali ko na be supportive to fellow Filipinos in whatever sangayon sa regulasyong ito. Sana, numero ng mga taong nagiging hindi ako makaalis ng bahay na ways possible. The “Bayanihan” spirit nang bigyan ng kopya ng COMELEC miembro pagdating ng eleksyon para walang dalang ball pen at papel dahil continues to flare every time a certain ng mga regulasyon ang mga suportahan lamang ang kanilang mga kapag may naisip o nakita akong kababayan make waves in the international kandidato bago mag-eleksyon, kandidato. maisusulat, ililista ko ito para hindi arena. The “Damayan” system manifests nagsabi na sila na hindi sila sang- Walang sueldo ang mga makalimutan. Ang mga ito ang as many of us would be willing to extend ayon dito. Hindi naman sila menor de opisyal ng FAMAS. Ang iba, gustong kakaibang ugali ko. Weird. ourselves to whoever our bet is and will edad at hindi pinilit na pumirma sa maging opisyal ng FAMAS dahil sa have the assurance that we’ll do everything to be of help to him/her in whatever ways candidacy form. Palagay ko, hindi pangalan lamang. Para sikat. Sa kabila ng mga ito, masarap we could. yata talaga binasa ng mga kandidto Mayroon naman na bukal sa kalooban magsulat. Sa pamamagitan ng ang Rules and Regulation of Election. ang makapaglingkod sa komunidad. pagsusulat, naipahahayag ko ang Filipinos just love pageants!” Nang matapos ang eleksyon, duon Kung may pansariling layunin naman aking emosyon – tuwa, lungkot, galit, o0o sila nagreklamo. ang iba, sila na lamang ang kabiguan, takot. Higit sa lahat, Nang kumandidato ako sa nakaaalam. nakakikilala ako ng mga taong iba- team ni Carlos Reyes nuon, hindi ko Sa mga opisyal na tulad ng presidente iba ang karakter. Marami akong PM HONOURS THE sinagot ang mga katanungan sa at direktor na walang masyadong natututuhan sa kanila. RECIPIENTS OF THE THIRD candidacy form na kahit nag-aaply ginagawa, madali ang trabaho nila. PRIME MINISTER’S ako sa trabaho ay hindi itinatanong Subalit sa mga talagang gustong Sa pagsusulat ko sa the North tulad ng Have you been convicted of makapaglingkod sa komunidad, American Filipino Star, marami rin VOLUNTEER AWARDS AT A any crime, have you filed for malaking abala at sakripisyo ang akong naranasan tulad ng SPECIAL CEREMONY IN bankruptcy, what is your religion? ginagawa nila. Halimbawa, ang makunsumi. TORONTO Hindi ako na-convict ng crime, hindi panahon na dapat ay ilaan nila sa ako nag- file ng bankruptcy at katoliko kanilang pamilya at trabaho, Dito ko kailangan pahabain ang ako. Sinabi sa akin ng puno ng napupunta sa FAMAS. Sila ang aking pasensya. May tatawag sa akin COMELEC na dating president ng dahilan kung bakit ang FAMAS ay kung puedeng isulat sa Personality of FAMAS na formality lamang ang mga may serbisyong ibinibigay sa mga the Month ang anak, Walang tanong na iyon. Hindi ko pa rin sinagot Pilipino dito sa loob at labas ng problema, sasabihin ko. Maghihintay ang mga tanong pero pinabayaan Montreal tulad ng French courses, ako ng tawag ng ina o anak pero akong kumandidato. Heritage classes at sumasagot sa kung hindi pa ako tatawag uli, hindi Ang payo ko sa mga mga katanungan ng ating mga ko malalaman na hindi pala kandidato, basahin at intindihin ang kababayan. Higit sa lahat, sila ang interesado ang anak. Sa kabilang konstitusyon. Walang masamang kumakatawan sa mga Pilipino rito. dako, kung sino pa ang may Prime Minister giving the Emerging magtanong kung hindi maintindihan Dahil sa FAMAS, malaki ang naitulong maganda at nagbibigay na Leader Award to Matt Cardwell inspirasyong kwento, siya pa ang ang nakasaad sa konstitusyon. Ang ng pamahalaan ng Canada at mga tao March 18 - The Prime madaling kapanayamin. May isang masama, ang magkunwaring alam rito nuong naminsala ang bagyong Minister’s Volunteer Awards recognize dating business woman sa Pilipinas. ang lahat. Yolanda . At dahil sa FAMAS, two national recipients – one for lifelong Nalugi ang negosyo. Nagpunta siya Kung may problema ang mga nakikilala tayo ng mga politiko. achievement and one for an emerging rito at habang nagtratrabaho bilang kandidato, sabihin kaagad so Nakalulungkot isiping nuong leader – as well as 15 regional caregiver ay nag-aral siya. Ngayon, COMELEC para mapag-usapan. Sa mga nakaraang eleksyon,, ang recipients, including individuals, financial adviser ng isang malaking COMELEC, sana, lagi nilang iisipin na numero ng bumoto ay umaabot nang businesses and not-for-profit insurance company. Mayruon ding ang mga kandidato ay mga volunteer mahigit 2,000 pero nuong 2013, mga organizations. The awards also cancer survivors na nalagpasan ang lamang. Ang sabi ng isang miembro 700 lamang. Ano ang mga ilang highlight best practices in community matinding pagsubok sa buhay. ng COMELEC, kailangang maging dahilan kung bakit nangyari ito? leadership and encourage partnerships Sa pagsusulat ko sa the mahigpit para maging seryoso at Nawawalan ng interest ang across sectors. North American Filipino Star, huwag mandaya. Tama. Kaya lamang, mga tao dahil sa gulo o intriga. National award recipients are: nakatatanggap ako ng batikos. Isang konsensya ng isang kandidato kung Nagkademandahan, nawalan ng Lifelong Achievement: Dr. Myron & lider ng komunidad ang nag-lecture hindi siya seryoso sa mga ginagawa transparency sa mga pera, naalis sa Mrs. Elaine Semkuley, Calgary, sa akin na huwag akong magsulat niya at mandadaya siya. Hindi lamang park ang botohan. Alberta. batay sa hearsay. Natawa na lamang ang komunidad ang niloloko niya Emerging Leader: Matt Cardwell, ko dahil alam ko na wala siyang kundi ang sarili rin niya. At isa pa, Hindi ko masisisi ang mga miembro Whitby, Ontario. bakit siya makikipagaway sa ng ating komunidad kung mawalan nalalaman sa pagsusulat. Lalo na akong natawa nang isulat ng March 2015 8 The North American Filipino Star the standard for miking on-screen talent. and account for nearly 90 per cent of jobs in the private sector. Summary: Lavalier mics are excellent multi- Ask the purpose microphones. They record good Following the conclusion of negotiations audio, can easily be hidden from the view of the trade agreement with the European Video Guy of the camera, and are available in both Union and the coming-into-force of the wired and wireless varieties. Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement on January 1st, 2015, Canadian businesses Which mic is the best choice if you could will soon benefit from preferential access Technological Tidbits only have one? The answer is, it depends. to more than half of the entire global by Each mic type has its own strengths and marketplace. These measures build on weaknesses and the value they have is the Government’s Global Markets Action determined completely by your individual Plan’s goal to nearly double the number Al Abdon needs. of SMEs exporting to emerging markets to 21,000 and our “Go Global” export The choice is yours. Evaluate these pros workshops that provide SMEs the tools and cons, and choose the mic that’s best and practical information they need to for the type of videos you produce. take advantage of international business TMheirec areo mpanhy otypnese osf m iacro pvhoindese oout grshaopt. hThee ro ns-bhoaord umlidc aulsos ehas the opportunities to export. there: shotguns, lavaliers, hand-held stick terrible tendency to pick up operator noi Prime Minister Stephen Harper mics, even parabolics. Some are specialty microphone mounted on a camera shoe. announces support to open new markets The announcements made today were tools that are only used occasionally, Shotgun mics are arguably at their best for small and medium-sized businesses informed by consultations with SMEs and others travel to every shoot but rarely leave when they are mounted on boom poles March 18, 2015 would be implemented on an expedited the camera bag. Some mics, however, are that are held over the subject’s head just Mississauga, Ontario Prime basis. the go-to, grab-it-every-time, couldn’t-live- outside the frame. This allows all the Minister’s Office without-it kind of tool that everyone who benefits of proximity, while still concealing Introduction Quick Facts makes media ought to own. the microphone from view. Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced a number of measures · One Canadian job in five is directly On our MMTV Kit bag there are 3 Cons: The highly directional aspect of a to assist small and medium-sized dependent on exports. accessories for audio: Pre-Amp, shotgun microphone requires that it be enterprises (SMEs) seize opportunities Microphone, XLR wires and a back-up H6 aimed fairly accurately at the subject you abroad as part of the Government’s pro- · There are more than one million Recorder. want to record, so you need to monitor jobs and pro-export plan. These SMEs across Canada, with 41,000 your audio carefully. An inattentive boom measures will help SMEs expand their currently exporting. In order to make great video you need to operator can easily let the mike drift or turn businesses and create jobs by exploring record great audio. Audio is an incredibly in a way that causes the talent’s voice to new export opportunities for their goods · The Department of Foreign Affairs, powerful part of your productions. It has fall out of the mike’s sweet spot. The mic and services, including to new and Trade and Development’s new export the power to make or break a program. No needs to move with the subject to maintain emerging markets. He was joined by Brad market development program matter how great your footage looks, it will the best possible signal. Butt, Member of Parliament for announced today could assist between be thought of as a poor production if you Mississauga-Streetsville. have weak, hissy, hollow audio. Summary: Shotgun mics are outstanding tools for production, but they are The flip side is also true. Imperfect video cumbersome and require an extra set of will be remembered as better than it really qualified hands to operate. While they can is if the soundtrack is stellar. I don’t know be mounted to a hotshoe to function as why this is true, but it is. Because of this, sort of a “super” camera-mounted mic, one of the best ways to improve the they are not an ideal “only” microphone if perceived quality of your edits is to you could have just one. improve your audio. That means choosing and using the right microphone. If you can The Best Choice: The Lavalier afford a whole host of them, fill your gear bag to the brim and use whichever mic MMTV crew uses them a lot especially with makes the most sense on the set. Here’s a DSLR cameras. quick overview of your options along with my ratings and recommendations: Pros: Lav microphones record good quality sound, are inconspicuous, can be The Built-In Mic clipped to an actor or hidden on a set, suppress unwanted ambient noise and Pros: The microphone that is built into can be cabled or wireless. They are small your camcorder is always present, it enough to tuck into even the smallest of cannot be lost or left behind, it doesn’t camera bags, and require no additional Prime Minister Stephen Harper shakes hands with workers at Lynch Fluid Controls Inc. after require extra batteries, and the element operator. announcing support to open new markets for small and medium-sized enterprises. - itself is generally of a pretty good Cons: Because lavs are small, they qualityCons: The secret to recording good make use of a small pickup element. As 500 to 1,000 Canadian exporters per audio with any type of microphone is The Prime Minister first a result, the overall quality of the audio year. getting the mic as close to the subject as announced a new export market captured from a lavalier does not have · The Government’s expansion of the possible, usually within a couple inches of development program that would provide the same richness or dynamic range as TCS will include additional funding on an the sound source you want to record. direct financial assistance to that of a shotgun or handheld mic. 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www.filipinostar.org March 2015 12 The North American Filipino Star strategy. Some say that Binay would It’s déjà vu all over again… and it make an excellent president, but could be worse. others say, “He’d be the most corrupt What if Pinoy Resigned? president in the history of the Then there is the problem of PerryScope media enough to put pressure on P- country!” More corrupt than Gloria? convincing the international By Perry Diaz Noy to resign? Or does it need “boots “Absolutely!” community – particularly the U.S. – Aquino-Resign-MovementIn on the ground,” that is, another EDSA- that it was not a military takeover. But the aftermath of the Mamasapano type people power uprising? Imagine this: Gloria had only her that would be hard to sell. Anything Massacre, a groundswell is rising for Aquino-US-puppet-rallyBut husband Mike doing all the “dirty” that comes close to a military coup the resignation of President Benigno regardless of what the people – or work during her presidency. But Jojo d’état could compel the U.S. to “P-Noy” Aquino III. This is reminiscent those behind them — would employ to Binay has a family dynasty – to date, withhold financial and military aid to of the time leading to the uprising in pursue a regime change, it has all the five members — that’s too deep into the country. 2001 when a citizens’ movement trappings of a coup d’état. The only politics, four of whom have been snowballed into another people power difference is that the “players” this time accused or charged of graft and It’s becoming apparent that forcing P- revolution, which came to fruition around have a pinkish taint of anti- corruption; some of which dates back Noy to resign and replace him with a when the generals of the Armed Americanism, who accuse P-Noy of three decades ago when Cory junta wouldn’t dwell too well with the Forces of the Philippines withdrew being a puppet of the Americans. appointed Jojo as officer-in-charge – Filipino people, many of whom have their support for then President Ironically, the beneficiary of EDSA 1 – and eventually elected mayor — of horrendous memories of the Marcos Makati City. And with Jojo taking over dictatorship. Leaderless and the presidency, it makes one wonder rudderless, the Resign Movement is what would the limit be; that is, how beginning to show cracks on its far would his family go in façade. accumulating ill-gotten wealth? Or, would it be like a high rollers’ Texas hold ‘em poker game: no limit? And to think that Jojo would be in power for eight and a half years, there is no limit to what he and his family could do if they were to engage in corruption in a scale far greater than all the allegations of corruption against them when they held unrestrained power in Makati City.
To prevent Binay from ascending to Joseph “Erap” Estrada. P-Noy’s mother, Cory Aquino – was the the presidency if P-Noy resigned, the Known as “EDSA Dos,” it was Left’s chosen leader. However, the two Resign Movement proposed the a coup d’état disguised as a people heroes of the revolt against Marcos’ formation of a “National Transformation power revolution, which many totalitarian rule were his own Council” (NTC), which would take over believed was orchestrated by an elite henchmen, Minister of Defense Juan the rein of government and ignore the group who wanted Erap’s vice Ponce and Enrile and Vice Chief of constitutional presidential line of president, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, to Staff Lt. Gen. Fidel V. Ramos — a succession. But this would look like a take over the presidency. Indeed, if cousin of Marcos – who were both coup d’état, which can only succeed EDSA Dos was considered a staunchly pro-American. with the full support – and participation The challenge facing the nation is to “revolution,” then it was a revolution of — of the military. And this begs the find an honest and incorruptible the elite – the oligarchs of the land. Regime change question: who would constitute the leader. There are a few elected men And true enough; as soon as Gloria National Transformation Council? and women who have excelled in the took over, the oligarchs placed their EDSA Dos: Swearing-in of "President" Right now, it’s anybody’s guess. performance of their electoral people in key government positions. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo mandates. Anyone of them could be a Indeed, EDSA Dos was all about And just like the previous What if Binay won? better president than Binay. But can power. EDSA revolutions, the objective of this they beat Binay who has been Gloria’s usurpation of the attempt to bring down P-Noy is regime Is Binay working or campaigning? campaigning for president since he presidency in January 2001 positioned change. And this is where it gets real was elected vice president in 2010? her to run for president in 2004, which fuzzy; the transition could be anything The organizers were saying that the gave her the “power of the but orderly. NTC would consist of persons with the The question to be asked then incumbent.” Elected amidst charges of If the EDSA Dos scenario were following qualities: honesty, integrity, shouldn’t be “What if P-Noy resigned?” election cheating, Gloria was in power followed, then the sitting Vice credibility, and efficiency. The question but it should be “What if Binay won?” for nine and a half years, which made President, Jejomar “Jojo” Binay, would is: where do you find them? And what her the longest serving president since assume the presidency. But unlike is the likelihood that it would be filled ([email protected]) 1986, when EDSA 1 deposed the Gloria – who had the commitment of with opportunistic individuals who dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos. As we the military’s top brass and then belong to the rich and powerful elite? all know now, Gloria’s reign was the Supreme Court Chief Justice Hilario most corrupt since the time of Marcos. Davide Jr. to install her as “president” instead of “acting president,” which People power was what Erap was assured of – Binay might have difficulty convincing Chief Aquino-Resign- Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno to install Movement.2Although the Resign him even as “acting president.” Movement was gaining momentum, it However, Binay could choose didn’t reach a critical mass that could anybody – even a barangay captain – have ignited another people power to install him as “president” and that revolution. And after three people would be it. power revolutions – EDSA 3 was a failed attempt to bring Erap back to Déjà vu power after Gloria was sworn into office – the people are now tired of Binay Dynasty “people power” revolutions. So what we’re seeing now is a different tact to But what if P-Noy resigned? The bring down the president: the use of constitution says that the Vice the media. And this includes social President takes over the presidency media, which in essence is another when it’s vacated. And this is where form of “people power.” But is social the anti-Aquino forces differ in
www.filipinostar.org March 2015 The North American Filipino Star 13 International Trade News 3 Important questions secrets, but you cannot register those) answered about protecting your IP in will be a financially successful Social international markets inShare 24 This endeavor. Registering IP requires a week, I caught up with patent attorneys short-term investment in hopes of a Jonathan D’Silva and Bryan Walker of long-term payoff. MacDonald Illig Jones & Britton, LLP to The costs are usually paid Tidbits hear their perspectives on some key upfront, whereas the benefits are strategic intellectual property (IP) legal typically realized years later, if at all. issues. Here’s what they shared: This requires making projections and educated guesses, and a business plan is crucial. Although there are international and multi-national treaties that harmonize certain aspects of IP, it Andrea and Jun de Jesus (Spain) is still highly country-specific. Hi everyone! 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Pastor Rene Saquing gave registering intellectual property, (‘IP’ the PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) dance floor were guests Pascale the opening prayer after which Mr includes patents, trademarks, and Dery (Conservative candidate for and Mrs Ely Domingo gave a very copyrights – it also includes trade See Page 18 International Trade nomination, Mount Royal), Eric significant testimony. Before the Castro, Marlene Villanueva, Leah games and raffles, Pastor Joe Faia, Baldelovar, Cora Abdon, and some the guest speaker delivered his of the Mabuhay Montreal T.V crew: message. Vilma Kelly, Tennerose A little bird whispered to me Dayandante, Michael Davantes, there was a very well attended Remy Monteagudo, and yours truly party at St. Malachy Social Hall. In who emceed the evening’s party. spite of the short notice by The MMTV crew members were led President Josefa Nicolas, friends by the owner/publisher of the North negotiated the switch of venue American Filipino Star, Zenaida easily. Mr. Al Abdon reported that Kharroubi. Also, among the everyone had a grand time. Way to prominent guests that evening go Epang! were U.P.S President William Fabia The United Pilipino Seniors and lovely wife, Nene, held its St. Patricks Day celebration Another winter social at St. Kevin Social Hall, March 15, activity was the Living Waters 2015. This also presented the International Fellowship’s (LWIF) month of March birthday Couples Night held Feb 21, 2015 at celebrants. Dolly Brouillette, who Casa Grecque, Gouin Blvd, West turned 65. popped a bottle of Island. The party had an champagne to celebrate. She and international flavor. The couples Mike entertained us with two dance chose the country they wanted to exhibitions. Pascale Dery, Mr. represent and donned that Salvador Cabugao, President of country’s native costume. When the Council of Filipino Canadian they introduced themselves, they Associations of Canada, and greeted the audience in their President Warly Basbascio chosen country’s native language. delivered their inspiring messages. This part of the program brought so It was also on this occasion that the much laughter as one guest said U.P.S candidates vying for Miss he came from the country of U.P.S. 2015 were presented. Vaudrouille. Some of the couples Almaleen Mapilisan was the and their countries were: emcee.
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What’s next for Rachelle Ann Go hopes to have her own “Prince Disney sa akin,” she said. Charming” someday though right now, Her close friend Sarah she’s not actively looking for love. Geronimo was previously chosen by “I’m not searching, I’m just Disney Channel Asia to sing the song waiting. Like Cinderella, dumating lang “The Glow.” sa buhay niya. It will come. I don’t “I’m very happy kasi parang want to search for it,” she said. kapatid ko na iyon eh,” Rachelle said Late last year, Rachelle was of her colleague. “We had dinner sa rumored to be dating her “Miss restaurant nila, kaming mga Saigon” co-star Dale Evans because Champions. We’re very happy kasi of their sweet exchanges on social pangarap namin iyon eh, noong bata media. Dale also called her ‘Mahal’ in pa lang kami na maging Disney one of his online posts. princess. Tapos ngayon nagagawa Asked if she is seeing anyone in namin,” she said. London, she said, “Puro beki kasi eh. Being a big dreamer like Tawag kasi nila sa akin ‘mahal’; Cinderella, Rachelle can relate well to tinuturuan namin sila mag-Tagalog.” the song. She rose to fame after It doesn’t matter to Rachelle if winning the singing competition a guy comes from showbiz or not as “Search for a Star” in 2004. Amid life’s long as he is God-fearing. challenges, Rachelle never gave up on Two months before her one- Engineer), nagpe-perform kami every “I want someone who will lead me, pursuing her dreams. year contract with “Miss Saigon” night, may ma-touch lang kami na God-fearing, family-oriented, ma- “’Yung song iyon talaga ang expires, Rachelle Ann Go is thinking of isang puso, malaking bagay na iyon respeto. Number one, God-fearing, tumama sa akin noong bata pa ako. extending her stay in London. as an actor,” she said. has the same faith,” she said. Noong narinig ko na iyon ang gusto However, it might no longer be With the once-in-a-lifetime ng Disney na kantahin ko, bumalik for the famed West End musical where opportunity of performing in a West Dream come true ’yung childhood memories ko. she’s been playing the role of Gigi Van End musical at hand, Rachelle now It is a big honor for Rachelle to Dreamer din kasi ako. Like Cinderella, Tranh since May last year. considers herself an actress. have been picked for “A Dream Is A she’s very kind. Naka-relate ako sa “Yes, I am (extending in “I never really considered Wish Your Heart Makes.” Disney story niya kasi ang dami kong London) but not in ‘Miss Saigon’ myself before as an actress. Singer Channel Asia even flew to London to pangarap sa buhay. Ang daming tao anymore. I am moving on, trying lang talaga. Ngayon, ini-embrace ko record and produce her song and na nagsasabi na, ‘Hindi mo mararating another musical,” Rachelle said. “I na; I’m an actress,” she said. video. iyan,’ lahat negative. Sabi ko, hindi have a lot in mind but I still don’t know Rachelle takes with her all “Full production ito sa Disney ako nagpaapekto sa mga negative what’s going to happen. Abangan na lessons she acquired from the “Miss studio. I could not believe it, parang comments of other people. I kept on lang natin kung anong mangyayari. Saigon” experience. It has taught her Hollywood. My mom surprised me dreaming.” I’m very excited.” to be more independent and (visited her in London) pa, regalo ng If her plan to do another musical in disciplined as a person and as an London does not push through, artist. Rachelle will return to Manila. RESTAURANT “Hopefully, pabalik-balik (sa LA MAISON NEW KUM MON Manila). Kapag may mga projects, 5047 Henri Bourassa Est balik lang din. 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Paulo Avelino on KC Concepcion: "Well, she's single, she's beautiful… We have different priorities now." After months of being coy sa sarili namin," Paulo also said. about the issue, Paulo Avelino finally Paulo's last known relationship Pia Wurtzbach: "Matagal kong niligawan itong koronang ito. Ito yung admitted he was in a relationship with was with LJ Reyes. boyfriend ko ngayon." actress KC Concepcion. Paulo said he's happy for LJ, The 26-year-old actor revealed who is reported to being dating ABS- Pia Wurtzbach is already Pia joined the Bb. Pilipinas this in an interview with ABS-CBN CBN actor JC De Vera. being courted by issues, days after pageant in 2013 and 2014 before showbiz talk show “The Buzz” on "Akin, it's only about being crowned the 2015 Miss Universe winning the top crown this year. Sunday. happiness. Kung saan masaya si LJ or Philippines. But it seems like Pia was Asked by “The Buzz” co-host kahit si JC--kahit sino pa ang piliin nila, According to GMA-7 Arnold singing a slightly different tune in her Boy Abunda if he had a relationship basta masaya sila," he said. Clavio in his tabloid column published interview with ABS-CBN’s “Aquino and with KC, Paulo said: “KC and I are Paulo talked to members of the March 11, the 25-year-old beauty Abunda Tonight” on Tuesday, aired friends. And I will always be there for press to promote "Bridges of Love," queen was reportedly seen with hours the "24 Oras" hour interview, her whenever she needs me.” which will also star Maja Salvador and President Benigno Aquino III in a when she faced the show’s co-host He added, “Well, she's single, Jericho Rosales. restaurant in Quezon City on March 7. and the president’s sister, Kris Aquino. she's beautiful… We have different This raises the question: Are When asked by Kris if she is priorities now so...” Paulo served as the replacement for Pia and Aquino dating? dating her brother, Pia said, “I know But Abunda called out Paulo John Lloyd Cruz and Xian Lim for the Pia denied the rumor in a him. I talk to him. He’s very fun to talk for not answering the question, adding role. John Lloyd begged off the project taped interview with GMA-7’s “24 to.” he first admitted courting KC in a last year. Xian was initially chosen to Oras” aired Tuesday. “Please make him happy. He episode of “The Buzz” in 2013. replace John Lloyd, but was pulled out “No, No,” she answered when needs it,” Kris told Pia. “Nagkaroon ba kayo ng off the project by the network to do a asked about reports that she dated “He’s a very busy man. And relationship ni KC Concepcion, yes or soap opera with Kim Chiu. Aquino. I’m also busy preparing for the Miss no,” asked “The Buzz” co-host Kris "Lagi naman nangyayari yan, She also said, “It’s very flattering but Universe,” Pia said. Aquino. kahit sa Hollywood, na may this is my first day as Miss Universe President Aquino’s love life To this, Paulo simple napapalitan... But I'm blessed that I Philippines 2015. And I’m just trying to has made headlines over the years. In answered: “Yes.” have work this year and I was savor the moment. I’ve been waiting the past, he was linked to radio disc The actor didn’t elaborate considered for the role," Paulo added. for this crown for a long time. Matagal jockey Grace Lee, politician-television when he and KC broke up. "Bridges of Love" premieres kong niligawan itong koronang ito. Ito host Shalani Soledad and stylist Liz This comes just days after this March on ABS-CBN. yung boyfriend ko ngayon.” Uy. Paulo shrugged off reports that he has already broken up with KC, even though the two never admitted they were in a relationship. “Hindi naman siguro nagbi- break ang magkaibigan,” Paulo said in an interview with the press last week. Paulo admitted he was courting KC in 2013. The Specialists for your shipping needs from Canada to East Asia and Worldwide Not yet the time for love We offer Professional Loading for 2, 3 or 4 cars in a Container "Hindi rin siguro talaga We prepare all Custom and Carrier documentation panahon ng pag-ibig." 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The ABS-CBN star said he and KC are "trying to be better, better people." "Sa ngayon, nagfo-focus kami www.filipinostar.org 16 March 2015 The North American Filipino Star Tom Rodriguez makes a guest appearance on Bea Alonzo's movie Ton i Gonzaga addresses Tom Rodriguez makes a guest appearance on Bea Alonzo's movie cr iticisms over her Bb. P ilip inas Kapuso heartthrob Tom Rodriguez is making another cameo i i appearance in new Star Cinema film host ng st nt “national debate,” she continued, entitled Crossroads which stars and “Siyempre po doon po muna sa hindi Dawn Zulueta, Richard Gomez, and natuwa at hindi naibigan ang Bea Alonzo. napanood nila noong Sunday, I am Popoy Caritativo, Tom's talent humbly… (offering) an apology if I manager, posted the photo above on have offended or I have maligned or I his Instagram account asking his have hurt anyone of you.” followers who the lead actress of the Noting it was “never my movie Tom is making a special role in. intention (to do any of the above),” Some guessed it's Toni Gonzaga, his Another guest appearance of Toni revealed, “Prior the show, I was rumored girlfriend Carla Abellana, Maja Tom Rodriguez in another Star Cinema instructed po to make the show fun, Salvador, and Angel Locsin but it's Bea film! light and ease the tension especially Alonzo. during the Q and A portion.” Despite criticisms she earned for what some people deemed as Solenn Heussaff learns to irreverence, the singer-actress remains grateful for the experience. ‘chillax’ Siyempre naman ako, I take the “Thank very much to the committee of opportunity as it comes.” the Bb. Pilipinas for the opportunity to She is aware that there are host such a wonderful event kasi first better singers around but she remains time ko ma-experience ’yung undaunted. “Siyempre naman kung ganoong ka-sayang crowd, ganoong pwede ako maging superstar na ka-wild na audience,” she said. singer gusto ko ’yan talaga,” she says. She also thanked those who defended her and extended kind Private person words. “(I) really appreciate that from Solenn may talk openly about the bottom of my heart.” her career but to this day she is Toni Gonzaga She shared that the Bb. evasive about her love life. Pilipinas committee commended her TV host Toni Gonzaga has On marriage plans with for the job she did, relating, acknowledged the controversy Argentinian boyfriend Nico Bolzico “Maganda po ’yung sinabi nila sa spawned by her seemingly with whom she got engaged in akin. Actually, even the Special unconventional hosting style at the December last year, Solenn maintains, Events, they texted me very nice and recent Bb. Pilipinas beauty pageant. “No plans. Matagal pa ’yan. Ayoko encouraging words and I’m very “This would be the first and pag-usapan. It can wait.” thankful for that.” That said, Solenn points out last time I will talk about this kasi Capping her apology, she she will definitely wed before her noong Sunday (March 15) pa po ito said in jest, “And in the spirit na rin po brother Erwann Heussaff, who is in a nangyari… Tapos na po ang of beauty pageants, let’s end this relationship with actress Anne Curtis. coronation night and we have Solenn Heussaff issue with world peace.” “Siyempre mas matanda declared the winners so there’s no “You’re my Boss” is written Multi-faceted celebrity Solenn naman ako kay Erwann,” she says. point of looking back and talking and directed by Antoinette Jadaone Heussaff is raring to record a new “Malayo pa sila (ni Anne kasi) sobrang about it over and over again,” she on the heels of the successful “That album that she hopes would be a bata pa ni Erwann.” initially said during the press con for Thing Called Tadhana.” It tells of an reflection of her vibrant personality. Solenn maintains she is not “You’re My Boss,” a Star Cinema amusing predicament of a top-level On the kind of music she envious of friends who have already movie starring herself and Coco executive and an assistant who will gravitates to, Solenn says she’s partial settled down. “Everyone has a Martin. switch roles in a desperate act to to music that’s appropriate at the different time for everything, whether Extending her apologies to close a huge deal. It opens April 4. beach. “’Yung maganda (rin) sa road you’re 21 or 55. You live your own life. “to those who were not pleased” trips,” she adds. “Siyempre ’pag nasa Ako never akong (nainggit),” says she. following what she said had become a club ako, gusto ko ng club music, pero Still, she stresses marriage kung may choice ako, mas gusto ko won’t clip her wings. “I’m not that type makinig ng relaxed songs.” of woman na ’pag kinasal nasa bahay “It’s a new journey and I think lang. I want my own life, my own it will be close to my heart kasi mas friends.” vibe ko ’yung chillax music,” she says. This time, Solenn eyes an all- ‘Bestie’ tandem original album, which will be released Meanwhile, Solenn is also under Universal Records. She has busy writing her book, which is co- started writing lyrics but isn’t rushing authored by model Georgina Wilson. her compositions. And with a new “The book has advice about direction in music comes a everything – from sex, to relationship, relationship with a new label. She to abuse, to food, to diet; as in lahat notes, “I’ll be at home here (Universal nandun that people don’t want to talk Records) and I’ll be able to do what I about on TV,” Solenn shared, noting want to do.” how she and Georgina share opinion After initially making a mark as based on personal experiences. model and actress, Solenn maintains “We’re not saying correct kami singing is her first love. sa advice but we’re just sharing, from “Actually nung pumasok ako living abroad and living here, ’yung sa show business, gusto ko lang different perception of things. I think it magkaroon ng album. Gusto ko will have an effect (on the readers),” Toni Gonzaga checks Bb. contestant 23 ′s jawline during the Q&A magka-album to say to my kids in the Solenn noted. portion of Binibining Pilipinas 2015 future na may album ako,” she shares. The book will be launched in “Dati hindi ko alam na magiging tuluy- April. tuloy (ang singing career ko). www.filipinostar.org March 2015 The North American Filipino Star 17 Alex Gonzaga can sing, Richard Yap, Diether Ocampo, and Judy Ann Santos in too “Lahat pwede kumanta pero hindi lahat pang-recording ang boses. ‘Someone To Watch Over Me’ Ako, particularly, bibigyan ko ng recording contract ang isang singer kung maganda ang boses niya sa recording. And si Alex, magandang pakinggan ’yung boses niya sa recording,” Jonathan added. Alex considers the album a dream come true. “Pinag-pray ko po ito. Tapos inasar ko sila (Star Music na bigyan ako ng album), nagpadala naman po sila sa emosyon nila. Nagpagamit po sila kay Lord,” she said in jest. Taylor Swift inspired Alex in doing the album. Like the American superstar, Alex’s songs aim to uplift the spirit of listeners. Her songs have Alex Gonzaga strong recall and are quick mood uppers. Here’s a secret just let out of the bag: Admittedly, Alex believes her Alex Gonzaga’s friends have singing has a long way to go before it compilations of her songs. They were could even match her sister’s, singer- Richard Yap (left), Judy Ann Santos & Diether Ocampo recorded long time ago when she actress Toni Gonzaga. With would sing in class while waiting for confidence, however, she hopes to Dreamscape TV presented the return of Diether Ocampo into doing a teachers to come. also go far in the music scene. cast of ABS-CBN's upcoming series primetime series after a few years of While people know her more “Lahat naman pwede kumanta "Someone To Watch Over Me" which hiatus. as comedienne, Alex has a burning basta may confidence ka lang. ’Yun stars Richard Yap, Diether Ocampo, Someone To Watch Over Me passion for singing. lang ’yun. Whatever your note is, and Judy Ann Santos on Wednesday, also stars, Tirso Cruz III, Michelle Vito, The public will hear more of dapat i-carry mo ’yun kasi lagi namang March 4 for the soap's storycon. Paulo Angeles, Loren Burgos, and Mr. this in her debut album under Star nadadaan ’yan sa performance,” said The series marks the first Eddie Garcia under the direction of Music and the company is confident she, who is set to have her first major teamup of the Teleserye Queen Judy Onat Diaz and Trina Dayrit. The series she won’t let them down. concert in April at the Araneta Ann Santos and the King of Daytime is slated to premiere second quarter of “She can really sing. Singer Coliseum. TV Richard Yap. It also marks the 2015. siya who happens to be funny at hindi Meanwhile, Alex disclosed her comedienne who happens to sing. “Dear Alex, Break na kami, Paano?! Iyon ang gusto naming i-prove sa Love, Catherine” will soon become a album na ’to, na sobrang ganda talaga movie under Star Cinema. She said it’s ng mga vocal performances niya,” about giving people lessons she said the label’s Jonathan Manalo. learned from her past romances. He disclosed Star Music “Nandito po ’yung lahat ng originally intended to release just a klase ng lalaki na nananakit sa mga song by Alex. Upon hearing her demo, babae – mga oportunistang lalaki!” however, they realized that here’s a she said of her book. talent worthy of a full album, hence, The 27-year-old celebrity, who the six-track “I am Alex G.” It consists is also headlining the TV adaptation of of songs Alex describes as “bubbly, “Inday Bote,” hopes for more good fun, and easy-listening.” Some of the things in her career. titles are “Di Ko Akalain,” “Alam Mo Na “Si Lord na po ang bahala ’Yan” and the promotional song kung ano ang next na ibibigay niya.” “Panaginip Lang.”
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John Lloyd Cruz (left) shaves his hair for the first time for the film Brad Go interviewed couples in countries like Spain, Australia, Italy “Honor Thy Father.” and the Philippines for The Hush Project. John Lloyd Cruz shaved his tapped to play the role that earned him It may have been emotionally changing, with each trip giving birth to head for an upcoming movie, "Honor rave reviews from movie buffs and his draining and costly for Fil-Am Brad Go a new song. “On top of the excitement They Father," a crime thriller about a peers. The role was about an NBI to embark on a journey around the of being in a new place, there was the ponzi scheme. The highly prized actor agent torn between duties to his family world interviewing couples and writing thrill of trying to find a person receptive of the Kapamilya network, known for and his sworn duty to uphold the law. tunes. But his ambitious idea paid-off to the project and willing to share their his romantic-comedy roles, is now On the other hand, Lloydie as he was able to produce an album story. Those interviews really offered working with "On The Job's" Erik Matti now has the chance to work with Direk that gave him the break towards a me a chance to share some truly for the film. He was supposed to star Erik in "Honor Thy Father," a crime mainstream recording career. happy moments with people,” he as Francis Colonel for "On The Job," thriller that focuses on a family caught Through MCA Music, the recalls. but their schedules did not meet in a financial ruin because of their singer-songwriter recently released his With the addition of bonus Instead, Piolo Pascual was involvement in a ponzi scheme. nine-song pop rock debut album track Carry You Home, the other seven called The HUSH Project, the HUSH songs in The HUSH Project are All being an acronym for “Have U Seen Along, It’s You, Follow Through, Her” which is the title of the blog he Firestarter, Feel This Way, Love Is Love created chronicling an affair that and Time Machine. inspired him to travel to select cities MCA clearly recognized and talk to people about love. Brad’s talent as it commissioned him He shares, “One rainy New to write a song for rising star Darren York night in September 2012, I met a Espanto. For that challenge he came girl. She didn’t have an umbrella so I out with Makin’ Moves which appears offered to share mine. We eventually on the latter’s self-titled album. started dating and although it didn’t “I’m excited to promote the work out, I was inspired to travel album in the Philippines and abroad. around the world in search of credible I’m also excited to start writing my next stories to use as inspiration for my album and further develop my catalog album.” as a songwriter for other artists as The umbrella moment seems well,” he relates. like an image straight out of The Brad just did a series of gigs and radio Hollies’ iconic piece Bus Stop. guestings in Metro Manila — a The New Yorker went to privilege for Manileños who witnessed Barcelona (Spain), Melbourne an artist who has already played clubs (Australia), Singapore, Palermo (Italy), in downtown New York. Berlin (Germany), Paris (France), Confidence and emotions Manila (Philippines) and Tokyo come abound through him on stage, (Japan) where he met an interracial and his laudable effort at translating Prince Logistics Services couple and whose story inspired him some English lyrics to Tagalog only Come and join us, East Coast America, Driver Class I to write I Want You Now — the album’s added extra flavor to his classy act. carrier single. MCA A&R manager Francis for Team, Couple welcome, Good Salary, For the Manila trip, Brad Guevarra, who happens to be an ex- Travel the whole year. visited his family’s hometown and True Faith member, too, offers his interviewed the only grandparent he observation as to Brad’s strengths: Hiring Mechanic for Truck & Trailer, has left. The latter spoke about her “He is a very marketable artist. We are experience needed devotion to his grandfather and how looking forward to helping him different romantic relationships were cultivate and grow his personal brand Hiring Worker for washing the truck and trailer; back in 1950s Philippines. as a musician and songwriter. The clean warehouse; general works Also working as a freelance HUSH Project is just the first step.” video editor and director, the As for the girl he prefers addressing multifaceted act decided to try his luck simply as “her”, Brad expressed Hiring Driver solo, Class I, East Coast, West America here and formally launch his album, gratitude, saying, “Without you none performing along with two former of this would have happened.” and Florida, Travel for the Year, Good salary members of veteran pop band True The HUSH Project is available Faith (Ferdie Marquez and Bimbo online via iTunes, Spinner, Spotify, and Yance) during an afternoon press Deezer. gathering in Quezon City. 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