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Invictus Games with message of insseepandidro adurintg ithoe Invn ictus Games "To the competitors, through your athleticism, through your drive and your competitive spirit, you are showing the world that illness and injury can actually be a source of tremendous strength," Trudeau said in his address at the sold-out event. "We know that no one leaves a battlefield unchanged and that not all scars can be seen." Prince Harry started the Invictus Games in 2014 as a way to inspire and motivate wounded soldiers on their paths to recovery. And before the games were officially declared open, he took to the stage to explain their meaning. "In a world where so many have reasons to feel cynical and apathetic, I wanted to find a way for veterans to be a beacon of light, and show us all that we have a role to play. That we all win when we respect our friends, neighbours and communities. That's why we created Invictus," said Harry.

'Representing your countries again' Firm friends: Prince Harry meets with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Toronto on Saturday, September 23 The true scale of that, he said, was brought home to him when he left (CBC NewsCBC News Posted: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, with a "parade of nations." Afghanistan after his first deployment Sep 23, 2017 6:49 AM ET Last Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and Trudeau was among the first to there in 2008. He shared the plane Updated: Sep 24, 2017 5:55 PM ET) Melania Trump joined Harry — the speak at the ceremony. home with the coffin of a Danish soldier Hundreds of wounded warriors from founder of the Games — at the Air loaded on by the man's friends as well around the world descended on Canada Centre for the festivities that Day 1 of 2017 Invictus Games as several wounded British soldiers, he Toronto for the Invictus Games included a star-studded show featuring gets underway with wheelchair told the audience. Saturday, with Prince Harry on hand to performances by Sarah McLachlan, tennis, athletic hea ts kick off the night's opening ceremony. Alessia Cara and the Tenors, along ' Master of my fate': 7 things to See Page 4 Invictus Games Solon pushes for swift passage of jouMANrILAn, Pahilippliniess—tA nupmberr oof joutrnaelists cbeingthiaraossed n act lawmaker on Wednesday called on his for “simply doing their jobs.” colleagues to pass his proposed bill The bill defines a journalist as on protection of journalists. “one who regularly imparts information Deputy Minority Leader and to the general public, regardless of Kabayan party-list Rep. Harry Roque is whether he or she receives hopeful that the House Committee on compensation for rendering such Public Information will swiftly endorse service.” his authored bill, House Bill No. 913 or “Journalists nowadays are the Journalist Protection, Security, and being targeted by partisan groups and Benefit Act, to the plenary. individuals for the mere reporting of “A free press is a sign of a news,” Roque said. healthy and vibrant democracy. There “The latest case of is therefore a very urgent need to harassment I read about was the protect journalists and let them journalist who was sent threatening perform their jobs without fear of messages because she reported harassment,” Roque said. Roque cited the growing See page 5 Journalist protection September 2017 2 The North American Filipino Star

Open letter of invitation from Councilor Lionel Perez This is a reminder that the accomplished over the last 4 Official opening of our CDN - years. Yourpresence will speak Darlington much louder than words Editorial Election Office will be held this (although they are also always Freedom of the press has become Thursday September 28th at 7 appreciated). Its also an more a concern than a privilege PM at opportunity to visit our local In a democracy, it is important the years is now itself under attack 6570 Côte-des-Neiges (Corner office and here my address to have freedom of the press. It is one from the President," Zeid Ra'ad al- Barclay). about what has been of the bulwarks of a democracy. But Hussein said. (https://www.facebook.com/eve accomplished over the Another excerpt from a news lately, it seems as if the press is always nts/213495505851879??ti=ia) last 4 years and what we plan to being attacked. To make matters source profoundly undermines press worse, the existence of what is called freedom: President Trump took his anti- do for the next four years. “fake news” put some doubts on the media rhetoric to a new level, doubling Please accept this as a personal reliability of news in general. How down on his description of journalists invitation from myself. My Please come with family and does one know which is authentic and as “the enemy of the people” and colleagues and Borough Mayor friends - the more the merrier. calling for an end to the use of which one is made up news by Russell Copeman will be in partisan interests? anonymous sources. This on a day When the news broke out when his press secretary Sean Spicer attendance. Best regards, about journalists’ phones were being barred reporters from The New York tapped, it became not only the media’s Times, BBC, BuzzFeed News, CNN, I am counting on your presence Lionel Perez problem. Private citizens could also be Politico, The Los Angeles Times and to show your support to myself [email protected] The Huffington Post from his daily White tapped if the police could do this to and my colleagues for the work journalists. House press briefing. There was also a question of The unrelenting attacks on the the right of journalists to protect the news media damage American identify of their sources. But the court democracy. They appear to be part of a still has to make a clear ruling on deliberate strategy to undermine public whether or not the priority is security confidence and trust by sowing over privacy. confusion and uncertainty about what is The news about a Philippine true. But they do even greater damage congressman’s proposed bill to outside the United States, where protect journalists should be America’s standing as a global beacon welcomed and supported. It is a well- of press freedom is being drastically known fact that to be a journalist is not eroded. a secure job. There are some personal On the other side of the globe, security risks, specially when they are The Philippine president also has been covering some criminal activities. But very disrespectful of journalists when we wonder if there will be enough he said that they deserve to die lawmakers who believe that journalists because they are corrupt. It was are performing an essential job in strange to hear a president talk this informing the public of what they way about journalists. Will he be should know in order to keep our changing his attitude if the proposed politicians more honest and bill is passed by the Philippihne responsible. congress? It will be interesting to hear Freedom of the press is what President Duterte will say. enshrined in our constitution. It is both Just like other rights, we must a privilege and responsibility to be a be well informed and it is only through member of the press. But lately, it is the freedom of the press that we as becoming more a concern than a citizens can get the information we privilege. The U.S. President has taken need in order to live peacefully in a CACATHOLICATHOLICTHOLIC CCHARISMACHARISMATICATICTIC PRAPRAYERAYERYER COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY a very antagonistic stance towards democratic society. But we also journalists and even accuses them of require that press freedom be not FAITHFAITH LOVE UNITY producing ‘fake news abused. Indeed, to be a member of the ’"It's really quite amazing when press is both a privilege and a Where Jesus Christ Is Lord you think that freedom of the press, is responsibility. not only sort of a cornerstone of the US Constitution but very much something 4415-A VanVan HorneHorne Avenue,Avenue, that the United States defended over Montreal,Montreal, QC H3S 1S2 Tel.:Tel.: 514-344-1689 Fax: 514-344-1846 E-mail:E--mail: [email protected] INVITATIONINVITA TION

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The 1st Golden BalangayAAchiwevearsr, mdosve:rsAandNshaikgerhs tgatthoer for the first-ever nationwide search for outstanding Filipino Canadians Clairee Dlelea Gbana rate & Remember Entertainment; Annie Chua (Alberta) iKubo Media for Manggagawang Pilipino of the As the sun set on September Year; Norma Carpio (Ontario) for 9, 2017, Filipino Canadians from all Senior Achievement Award; Zenee over Canada started arriving at the May Maceda, National Representative, doorstep of the BMO Institute for United Food and Commercial Workers Learning for the premiere awards night (Ontario) for Young Leader of the Year; of the Golden Balangay Awards. It is Tony San Juan (Ontario) for the the first ever nationwide search for Community Service Award; and, outstanding Filipino Canadians – Ancop International Canada for LBC individuals and organizations – who Most Influential Community have made significant contributions to Organization. The first Pinoy of the their community through their Year award went to Patrick Alcedo, a achievements exemplifying leadership, multi-awarded associate professor, good citizenship and dedication. After writer, director and producer from five (5) months of gathering Toronto, Ontario. nominations, there were almost 150 One of the highlights of the submissions then whittled down to 90 evening was the first Golden Balangay completed and valid nominations from Lifetime Achievement Award conferred 5 provinces. That night, the top 3 to Tomas “Tatay Tom” Avendano Sr. nominees were called out and only the from Vancouver, British Columbia. The winner of the 16 categories went up on (From L to R) Rachelle Cruz, Golden Balangay Co-Ambassador, PCCT 88-year old, founder of the stage to claim the honor of being the Business Excellence awardee Agnes Miranda for WFG, Golden Balangay Multicultural Helping House Society, first recipients of the Golden Balangay Lifetime Achievement awardee Tomas Avendano Sr. from Vancouver, won the hearts of everyone in the trophy. PCCT 1st Vice President Michele Serrano, and, Toronto performer Josie room. In his 8-minutes acceptance The first Golden Balangay De Leon (James P. 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stress disorder (PTSD) and lingering happy he shook my hand," said a From Page 1 Invictus Games Games about 'making it to the starting line' pain from a back injury sustained dazzled Robinowe Bukirwa, who At a news conference overseas. In 2008 she was assigned to wondered if she was dreaming even as Prince Harry featuring an emotional Mike Myers, a multinational medical unit in the prince faded into the distance. "I "The way I viewed service and Canadian comedy icon, organizers Kandahar, Afghanistan, where she don't think I'm going to wash my hand sacrifice changed forever, and the direction of my life changed with it," I was living without purpose. I said Harry. "I knew that it was my needed to believe in myself again, responsibility to use the great platform and I needed to be inspired. that I have to help the world - Melanie Harris, veteran understand and be inspired by the and bioarchery competitor spirit of those who wear the uniform." said that sports fans will "see things Before he closed, Harry you've never, ever seen before" on the addressed the competitors directly. field of play. "You have all come such a "These Games aren't about the

Melania Trump Prince Harry Prince Harry speaks during a bilateral meeting with Melania Trump, wife of U.S. President Donald Trump, ahead of Saturday's opening ceremony. (Danny Lawson/Associated Press) carried the wounded and dead on today. I'm so very excited." stretchers into the hospital. Dressed in a blue blazer and The horrors she witnessed grey slacks, the British royal stopped there made an indelible mark. She briefly to chat with those gathered and returned home in a state of inertia. thanked them repeatedly for coming Invictus Games Training 20170922 Prince Harry, left, meets an athlete from the Denmark wheelchair "I was living without purpose. I out. basketball team during training in the lead-up to the Invictus Games needed to believe in myself again, and Harry then set off for meetings in Toronto on Friday. (Nathan Denette/Canadian Press) I needed to be inspired," she said with Gov. Gen. David Johnston, finish line. These Games are all about during the news conference. "These Trudeau and Melania Trump, who's in long way... Now you are here on the making it to the starting line," said Invictus Games, that's what they did." Toronto with the U.S. delegation. world stage, flags on your chests, Michael Burns, chief executive officer Ultimately, Harris said, she'd Trump's decision to lead the representing your countries again, for the Toronto 2017 organizing like to show other people living with U.S. delegation, whose members supporting your teammates and committee. injuries, mental or physical, can excel include Veterans Affairs Secretary looking up into the stands and into the "For those who have arrived in at sports and other physical activity. David Shulkin, professional golfer eyes of your families and friends. You and around Toronto in the last few "The world of adaptive sports Nancy Lopez and entertainer Wayne are all winners." days, that, in and of itself, is a major is about will." Newton, reflects her "utmost respect" he Games for wounded and accomplishment." for the hard work, courage and sick soldiers, including current and Melanie Harris, 42, is set to sacrifice of the U.S. military, said veteran members of the forces, run Royal reception compete in bioarchery at the Games. During Harry's visit to CAMH, Stephanie Grisham, a spokesperson until Sept. 30. At least 550 competitors She spent 20 years in the Armed hundreds of spectators waited for the first lady. from 17 countries are slated to Forces, serving four tours, including patiently behind a barricade in Grisham said Trump also has compete in 12 sports. two in Afghanistan. unseasonably blazing sunshine for a "great admiration for the role the Earlier Saturday morning, "An international stage like this chance to get a glimpse of the prince. games have played in empowering Harry toured the Centre for Addiction allows us to share our journeys and to The prince did not disappoint, those who have been injured while and Mental Health (CAMH), where he tell those veterans that 'you are not crossing the road after his tour to talk serving." participated in two roundtables — one alone.' Reach out that hand and to children, meet a pup and shake with nine senior staff members someone will be there." hands with members of a crowd that With files from The Canadian Press focused on research, the other on whooped when they glimpsed him and dealing with youth coping with mental called his name repeatedly. illness. All about 'will' Harris lives with post-traumatic "Oh my goodness, I'm so

www.filipinostar.org September 2017 The North American Filipino Star 5 shall be entitled to a minimum of From Page 1 Journalist protection P500,000 burial benefit. PDP-Laban submits draft Charter The children left by the about the non-existent bank accounts deceased journalist would be entitled of a senator,” he added, referring to adopting federalism to free education from primary to pertaining to the Vice President are GMA News’ Jam Sisante who recently college level in any state or private repealed under the draft Charter covered Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV in school, college or university. prepared by the institute’s executive Singapore. Roque said the threat and director, Jonathan Malaya, and The proposed measure wants harassment to journalists are a University of Santo Tomas professor the DOJ to formulate and implement a personal issue to him since his wife is Edmund Tayao. protection, security and program for also a former journalist. Senate President Aquilino journalists in consultation with existing “I have long been an advocate Pimentel III, president of PDP-Laban, media groups such as the National of the freedom of expression and said some of the ideas in the party’s Union of Journalists of the Philippines, freedom of the press,” Roque said. proposal may have been “tweaked.” the National Press Club and the “The Vice President abolition is Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng part of our version A, but we also have 'Philippines dangerous for Pilipinas. a version B, where [the VP’s office] is Roque said those who have media personnel' In August 2017, The Reporters retained,” he said. reasonable grounds to believe a threat Sans Frontieres or Reporters Without “The plan is to pass the new exists to his or her life or security could Borders expressed worry over the Constitution during the Duterte be admitted to the program. recent spate of media killings in the Senate President Aquilino administration even if the actual shift to Under the protection program, country. Pimentel III federalism occurs after,” he said. journalists facing threats will be given a The RSF considers the By: DJ Yap - Reporter / @deejayapIN Parliament secure housing facility until the threat, Philippines as the world’s second most Proponents of federalism from Malaya and Tayao proposed other intimidation, or harassment disappears dangerous country for media President Rodrigo Duterte’s Partido sweeping changes, including the or is reduced to a manageable or personnel and ranked it 127th out of Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan creation of a Parliament consisting of tolerable level. 180 countries in the 2017 World Press (PDP-Laban) party have submitted two houses: the Federal Assembly as HB 913 also allows a protected Freedom Index. their own draft of a Constitution that the national legislative authority and journalist to relocate or change their Prior to his presidency, Duterte adopts a parliamentary-federal system the Senate as the legislative body identity and be provided with security claimed some journalists sought their of government, allows the President to representing regional governments. detail by the Philippine National Police deaths because of engaging in run for reelection, and scraps the The President, who is directly voted or other law enforcement agencies if corruption. He also dared the Office of the Vice President. into office, will be the head of state the circumstances call for it. The members of the press to boycott him. Under the draft Charter while the Prime Minister, who will be affected journalist and his family will Despite this, the Duterte government submitted by the PDP-Laban nominated by the President from the likewise be entitled to financial created the presidential task force on Federalism Institute, the President’s roster of Federal Assembly members assistance. violations to the media’s right to life, term is five years with reelection for after elections, is the head of Journalists under the program liberty and security. This is the first one term, or a total of 10 years. government. will also be provided free medical administrative order of Duterte. — In the event of the President’s death, No party-list system treatment for any injury or illness the Senate President will assume the The proposal abolishes the sustained. On the other hand, if the Rosette Adel presidency. protected journalist is killed despite All constitutional provisions See Page 6 Federalism Charter enrollment in the program, the heirs

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www.filipinostar.org September 2017 6 The North American Filipino Star Nabigla ako nang ipaliwanag niya na mga botante ang kaniyang balak. hindi magandang tawagin na Isa pa , ang malaking isyu ay ang pag- “Japayuki” ang isang babae. uwi ni Julie sa mga kahon ng balota sa Tagalog Seksyon Entertainer o “hospitality girl” ito sa kaniyang bahay. Nang tanungin siya mga club sa Japan. Gusto kong ng abogado ng Malaya Team bakit niya tawagan uli ang manganganta para ginawa iyon, ang sagot niya ay wala na humingi ng paumanhin pero baka naman nakasaad sa Constitution na lalong magalit sa akin. Simula noon, bawal gawin iyon. Dahil dito, Opinyon/Komentaryo ingat na rin ako sa paggamit ng mga napagkasunduan nga nila ni Cora salitang hindi ako sigurado kung ano Aberin ng Samahang Makabayan na ni Willie Quiambao ang kahulugan. dalhin sa bahay niya ang mga balota. ------Ang sabi ng iba, wala rin naman nakasaad sa Constitution na dalhin sa MAG-IINGAT SA PAGGAMIT NG ang isang bata ay hindi sumusunod sa PINATATAWAD NA RAW NI bahay niya ang mga balota. At kung MGA SALITANG HINDI NATIN mga magulang, tinatawag lamang JULIE ANG MGA IGNORANTE totoo ang sabi nang marami na labag TIYAK ANG KAHULUGAN siyang matigas ang ulo pero ngayon SA FAMAS CONSTITUTION Noong Agosto ay ay isa siyang “pasaway”. Sa nakaraang isyu ng Filipino sa batas ang kanilang ginawa, malaki ipinagdiwang sa Pilipinas ang buwan Minsan, dahil sa paggamit ko Forum ay isinulat ni Fred Magallanes at ang problema nila. ng wika, ang Pilipino, opisyal na ng salitang hindi ko tiyak kung ano ang Julie Parado, COMELEC chairman ng Pagkatapos ng eleksyon ay lenggwahe ng ating bansa. Ipinag- kahulugan ay napahiya ako. Mahigit na nakaraang FAMAS eleksyon, na mali lamang si Dante Tabamo ng mga 101 diriwang ito upang mapalaganap ang sampung taong na nang may nakilala raw ang mga komento ni Budz na voto kay Cesar Manuel. Paano ating wika na siyang tulay na akong Pilipinang manganganta na Sarmiento, Dick Ribaya ( mga dating nangyari na matapos iuwi sa bahay ni nagdurugtong sa mga komunidad na galing sa Japan. Malapit na ang COMELEC chairman) at ako tungkol sa Julie ang mga kahon ng balota ay naninirahan sa ibang bansa. Nagsisilbi Independence Day kaya inanyayahan advance voting. At may utang na loob nakalamang pa si Cesar nang 22 voto? ito bilang ating pagka-kakilanlan. Ang ko siyang kumanta sa McKenzie King pa pala tayo kay Julie dahil Binuksan ba ng COMELEC ang mga wika ay batayan ng kultura ng isang park. Nagpaunlak naman siya. Bilang pinatatawad na raw niya ang mga kahon na walang nakasaksi na mga bansa. malaking pasasalamat ko, binigyan ko ignorante sa FAMAS constitution na miembro ng Malaya Team? At bakit Hindi pa ako nakababalik sa siya ng magandang fanfare sa tulad ng mga kandidato at botante na nasa Facebook kaagad ni Svetlana Pilipinas mula nang dumating ako sa souvenir program at sa entablado. nangutya sa kaniya. “Advance voting is Suarez ang pagbabago ng resulta? Canada mahigit apatnapung taon na Buong pagmamalaki kong ipinakilala a constitutional violation,” sabi ni Fred Ayon sa mga balita, dalawang ang nakalilipas. Simula noon, marami siya na isang “Japayuki”. Naririnig ko at Julie. Ayon kay Julie, illegal daw ang malalaking defamation suit ang nang lumang salita ang bihira ko nang kasi ang salitang iyon na ang akala ko election noong 2011, 2013, 2015 at magkahiwalay na nakahain kay Julie at naririnig at marami ring bagong salita ay karaniwang ginagamit sa mga 2017. Kung illegal ang mga iyon, ang Fred mula sa dalawang magkaibang ang lumalabas na ang karamihan ay Pilipinong galing sa Japan. ibig sabihin ay mga illegal din ang mga tao. Humihingi raw sila ng out-of- hindi ko kaagad maintindihan . Noon, Kinabukasan ay tumawag sa eleksyon at opisyal na naupo bago court settlement pero ayaw ng mga ang lalake ay tinatawag na “kelot” at akin ang manganganta. Para siyang 2011? At bakit ngayon lamang nagdedemanda. Kung si Julie ay ang babae ay “bebot” at ang dalaga ay maiiyak na nagtanong, “Kuya, bakit sinasabi ng dalawang ito? nagpatawad sa mga ignorante sa “bulig”. Ang bakla o “sioke” ay tinawag mo naman akong Naghahanap sila ng dahilan upang i- FAMAS Constitution, ang mga “bading” o “beking” na at ang lesbian “Japayuki”?” Nagulat ako, “Hindi ba justify ang desisyon ni Julie na walang nagdedemanda ay hindi handang ay “tibo” naman. Ginagamit noon ang galing ka sa Japan?” tanong ko advance voting? Tradisyon na ang magpatawad sa mga ignorante sa “common tao” na ang kahulugan ay naman. Hindi siya sumagot. Narinig FAMAS advance voting kaya marami batas. Kung alam ni Julie at Fred ang karaniwang tao at ngayon naman ay ko na lamang ang pagbaba ng ang nagulat nang hindi ito gawin ni batas sa pagsusulat, hindi sila ginagamit ang “madlang people” na telepono. Tinanong ko ang isang Julie. Ang masama pa, hindi niya magkakaroon ng problema ngayon. pinasikat sa Showtime. Noon, kapag kaibigan kung ano ang “Japayuki”. muna ipina-alam sa mga kandidato at .

the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. The draft Charter retains the composed of people advocating From Page 5 Federalism Charter “Patronage policy is no longer with the preamble, Bill of Rights, suffrage federalism,” said Christopher Sanji, President but in a collegial assembly,” provisions, among other features of Sword’s chapter chair in Calabarzon party-list system, leaving only a he said. the 1987 Constitution. (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Federal Assembly with no more than Malaya said the proposed The Department of the Interior Quezon) region. 400 members. model would not give sovereignty to and Local Government (DILG) will tap In Laguna province, the The current Constitution sets regional governments. “Only the civil society organizations for the group’s first public activity was the limit at 250 House members along federal government should have promotion of federalism. Tuesday’s relief drive for 1,500 families with party-list representatives. sovereignty,” he said. DILG officer in charge Catalino affected by Tropical Depression The draft also includes a ban Surgical approach Uy said on Wednesday that the agency “Maring.” on political dynasties, prohibiting the He said there was no need to would accredit organizations as Maring dumped heavy rains in spouses and other relatives of a come up with an entirely new partners in the promotion of federalism the region last week and left at least candidate within the second degree of Constitution, noting that the proposal and train them in information content four people dead and P18-million consanguinity or affinity from seeking retained many provisions of the current and dissemination. —WITH REPORTS worth of crop and infrastructure an elective office. Constitution. damage. The Laguna government The proposed Charter creates “Many good provisions in the declared the province under a state of regional governments that will enjoy In Laguna, federalism Constitution need not be changed. We calamity. autonomy but not sovereignty. proposed a surgical approach,” he drive starts with Sanji said the relief drive was a Malaya and Tayao presented their said. storm aid “social responsibility” component of proposed amendments to the But Deputy Speaker FROM CHRISTINE O. AVENDAÑO the group’s advocacy. Constitution at a meeting of a Gwendolyn Garcia said it must be AND JEANNETTE I. ANDRADE Mr. Duterte has long been subcommittee of the constitutional clarified if the proposal was for an By: Maricar Cinco - Correspondent / campaigning for a shift to a federal amendments panel of the House of “overhaul” of the entire government @maricarcincoINQPhilippine Daily form of government, which he believed Representatives on Wednesday. structure or simple amendments. Inquirer / 06:30 AM September 20, would solve underdevelopment and The draft Constitution is one of 2017 the conflict driven by extremist groups two proposals under deliberation on Common denominator SAN PEDRO CITY — in Mindanao. the House panel, the other being “We hope to set it as a Volunteers, who described themselves ‘Independent’ Resolution of Both Houses No. 08 common denominator, whether we are as loyal “warriors” of President Sanji said Sword was prepared and submitted by Pampanga looking at amendments or a revision,” Rodrigo Duterte, have started convened by Dioscoro Esteban Jr. Rep. Aurelio Gonzales Jr. and ABS she said. recruiting members to push the in June and was launched in Rep. Eugene Michael de Vera. Malaya conceded that his proposed government shift to Calabarzon in August. The group Patronage policy proposal might actually entail an federalism. claims membership of around 300,000 Tayao said the President, overhaul of the system, and not simple The group is called Sincere around the country, about 60,000 of under the proposal, would retain his changes, though he stressed that Warriors of Rodrigo Duterte- which from Laguna alone. powers as Commander in Chief of the many constitutional provisions need Advocating Federalism and President The group’s name does not military and architect of the country’s not be amended. Support Movement (SWORD-AFPSM), foreign policy, but the power of the “We do not want an entirely or “Sword” to its members. purse and of expenditure will be with See Page 13 Storm aid new Constitution,” he said. “As the (group’s name) implies, we are

www.filipinostar.org September 2017 The North American Filipino Star 7 brought live webcasting of our budget. Moreover, as Executive borough council meetings, ensured Committee Member responsible for the publishing of council documents infrastructure, among other dossiers, An in-depth interview ahead of council on our website and I’ve had a significant impact in making our urbanism committee improving the roads of Montreal. We meetings public, among others. This know how terrible they were and in the Bwy Wi.tGh, QuLiamiboao nel Pspotes nerxt eto thz e intercultural library at 6767 Cote des Neiges following a brought back much faith in our last four years, we have redone close municipal institutions. Also, I to 40% of all our borough streets – it’s Lionel Perez, a lawyer, has request from United Pilipino Seniors established the preventative home quite amazing! been the city councillor in the District of and they greatly appreciated it. When inspection programme to ensure safe At the city level, we have more Darlington for the last eight years. He FAMAS needed information about dwellings which added 2,000 annual than doubled our investments to will run again with the Mayor of installing the Gazebo in the back, I inspections. Recently, together with improve our roads. We know it’s Montreal Denis Codere, together with facilitated the exchange with the Borough Mayor Russel Copeman, we difficult at times but it will be worth it in Borough Mayor Russel Copeman . Borough to ensure compliance. In the long run and we are already seeing WGQ: What have you the tangible positive results. I was also accomplished since you were first a strong advocate to getting an elected as Darlington councillor since expansion of Cote La Voie High School 2009? so that our children don’t have to go to LP : I’m very proud to be the a high school in another borough. representative of the District of Lastly, I was very proud presenting a Darlington for the last eight years and motion at borough council and City I look forward to doing so for the next Hall which was the catalyst of four years. It’s an awesome changing the Quebec Rules on opportunity that I take very seriously hospital parking fees requiring them to and for which I’m extremely dedicated. have reasonable fees and lower fees First and foremost, as a city for recurring visitors and patients. councillor, you are very close to the WGQ : Cote-des- Neiges has a population which means that you can large Filipino community, what can you have an impact on seemingly “small tell about your relationship with them? “matters.” But for me, it’s the most LP: I’ve had the honour of satisfying part of my duties. Whether representing the District of Darlington it’s adding a speed bust on a busy which has the highest concentration of street to ensure the safety of children, Filipino-Canadians in Montreal. I’d like the cutting of branches from to say that they have welcomed me dangerous trees, a repair to a Hon. Petronila Garcia, Philippine Ambassador to Canada, is flanked by with open arms. While I was not born a sidewalk in front of an elderly person’s Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre and Darlington Councilor Lionel Perez Filipino, I truly feel that I was “adopted” home. It’s the type of things that during the launching of the Montreal Charter of Rights & Responsibilities by the Filipino community of people remember and for which you in Filipino, June 13, 2017 held at City Hall. Darlington. are improving the quality of life of terms of broader borough account- announced an emergency repair funds residents. ability, I would say that I was the for tenants who needed emergency For example, I recently asked pioneer for true transparency and See Page 19 Interview with Lionel repairs and full-time inspectors to our that we add two handicapped parking accountability at the borough. I

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www.filipinostar.org September 2017 8 The North American Filipino Star the director a 2.40:1 aspect ratio from film a ‘pop vérité’ feel, as one critic the original 16:9 when filming on his described Tangerine. Ask the mobile device. To prevent the shoot from If you’ve seen “Tangerine,” running out of juice, Baker bought a then you will have not been able to bunch of Mophie battery chargers to Video Guy miss the widescreen cinematic effect keep the iPhones powered up. this piece of kit brought to the production. In a post screening Q&A Creative Methods Technological Tidbits at Sundance, Baker described the by adapters as “amazing:’’ “I wouldn't When it came to casting have made the film without that. I Tangerine, Baker scoured Instagram think it really elevated the look,” he and Vine to find extras and spotted Al Abdon said. the two main actresses, Mya Taylor The $160 device works by and Kitana Kiki Rodriguez, at the clamping onto the phone to squeeze Santa Monica Boulevard and out a 30-percent wider image onto Highland Avenue intersection. Tangerine Dream: How a the sensor, whose native video is Baker also used his ingenuity captured in 16:9. for the soundtrack by searching “Not only does it enable a Soundcloud, the online audio film shot on an iPhone 2.40:1 aspect ratio after a desqueeze distribution and file-sharing platform, in Final Cut Pro or [file converter] for suitable music, which again was made it to the big screen Handbrake, but it also offers used to stunning effect. by Tony Myers anamorphic touches such as The other great advantage of filming horizontal flares, which ‘Tangerine’ on iPhones was that it’s easier get With a budget of $100k, indie film director Sean Baker shocked the Hollywood establishment by shooting his full-length feature film, “Tangerine,” on an iPhone 5s with stunning results. A hit at the Sundance Film Festival where it lit up the big screen, the film won over critics and those in the industry who were skeptical of using a mobile device to make a film When director Sean Baker said “we wanted to separate ourselves from the pack”, for his next feature film, Tangerine, it was not only the subject matter that raised eyebrows in Hollywood — it’s about transgender sex workers in Los Angeles — but also the fact that he was able to shoot the entire movie exclusively on the iPhone 5s. With no financing, but a cracking story that needed to be told, Baker had no choice but to go down the micro-budget route to get “Tangerine” made. If it weren’t for Duplass Brothers Productions stumping up a grateful $100,000, the movie would not have been made. It sounds like a lot, but not really when Sean Baker, director of ‘Tangerine Dream’ the average budget for a Hollywood So how did Baker, whose previous film is in the millions. indie output includes “Prince of uses to great effect,” says Patricia away with shooting without a permit if Broadway,” “Take Out” and “Starlet,” Thomson, writing on the ASC you need to, though we officially Surprise Ending manage to pull off such technical and website. don’t advise doing this. But be careful sumptuous production wizardry by To achieve a really impressive on this point and don’t break the law Baker’s edgy comedy ended using only an iPhone as a principle cinematic effect the FiLMiC Pro App – Baker said that for “Tangerine,” they up shocking the Sundance Festival camera? is also essential — and a gift for any did obtain permits for the main shoot, when it premiered in 2015, not mobile filmmaker. The app enables but working with such a small because of its LGBTQ storyline, but Essential Tools the camera operator to lock production crew meant that they because of what happened at the end exposure, focus, white balance and didn’t have to close off any streets or as the credits rolled, along with the Ingenuity certainly played a more with better compression — areas, which helped keep costs line “Tangerine was shot entirely on part, and tenacity, vision and a good 50mbps encoding at 1080p for each down. the iPhone 5s with our anamorphic deal of luck and goodwill were also shot. Using an iPhone also made adapters.” factors. Any filmmaker relies, to an Baker also gave the mainly amateur cast more relaxed The director had kept that extent, on all of these attributes when cinematographer Radium Cheung and brought out natural and realistic part under wraps to allow the film to navigating a project from script to a Steadicam Smoothee, and he used performances, which made the entire be judged on its own merits — and screen. his 10-speed racing bike as a dolly, to film fun and exciting, and it just “Tangerine” quickly won over film Once he had decided to shoot his prevent camera shake. shows what, in the right hands, an critics. The Hollywood Reporter script on a smartphone, Baker’s lucky Lighting on the set was iPhone or any quality smartphone, described the film’s production break was provided first by Apple, mostly natural, except for three can achieve, when you really put your quality as “crisp and vigorously who had just released its iPhone 5s battery-operated Rosco LitePads – mind to it.
cinematic.” More important, with its 8-megapixel camera upgrade. 1’x1’, 6”x12” and 3”x12” to provide “Tangerine” finally showed that, yes, His next piece of luck came from additional lighting. In post- Al Abdon you can make a feature-length film Moondog Labs who had just release production, Baker amped up the Hollywood Junkies Video Productions with a smartphone and show it on the a prototype its 1.33x Anamorphic color with a saturating effect in the big screen, just like a proper movie. Adapter for iPhone 5s, which gave final edit in Final Cut Pro — to reflect the colourful characters and give the www.filipinostar.org September 2017 The North American Filipino Star 9 INGREDIENTS Ingredients

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Media group from Montreal and Toronto posing for souvenir of Tony San Juan raises his hand holding the Balangay trophy that he the Balangay background screen where nominees’ photos were received as the winner in the Community Service award category flashed as their names were called. among three top nominees selected from more than 15 nominations.

Shaking hands with the Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Tomas Avendano, Sr. is the North American Filipino Star editor & publisher, Zenaida Kharroubi, who was one of the three top nominees for From left: Janet Mahilum Haydock, nominated in the Most Infuential community service award. Others are from left: Von Canton, Radio Community Organization Category, Tenne Rose Dayandante, Pinoy Pa Pinoy founder, nominated for Excellence in Media category, Tenne Rose Rin TV host, and Zenaida Kharroubi nominated in the Community Service Dayandante, and Lot Canton. award category.

A two-day seminar for professional development in journalism was held on September 23, & 24, 2017 at Toronto City Hall by the National Ethnic Press and Media Council headed by Tomas Saras (on the right), president of the Council who presented certificates of appreciation to the guests. Shown here are representatives from the Canadian Heritage Department who heard the Council members’ concerns and pleas for changes in the criteria for funding small community newspapers. The department has a budget of $71 million but none of this goes to small community Pinoy of theYear Patrick Salcedo (Ontario), and Lifetime Achievement newspapers due to the requirement of having paid subscriptions to Award, Tomas Avendano, Sr. (British Columbia) receive funding, hence, only mainstream newspapers get funded. www.filipinostar.org September 2017 The North American Filipino Star 11

www.filipinostar.org 12 September 2017 The North American Filipino Star all the beautiful people in attendance ! bread of life, the One who quenches the A joyous occasion occurred on thirst and hunger in a person’s heart July 22, 2017 – the 60th Birthday and the One who gives purpose and celebration of Ely Domingo! It was held meaning to life. The Pastor stressed a at the St. Michael Parish Social Hall. The personal relationship with Jesus, not place was decorated with a vintage feel merely a ‘religion’, and reminded us of (the burlap touches were a delight !) John 3:16, “For God so loved the world, and pictures of Ely tastefully bedecked that He gave His one and only begotten the tables and walls! The photos seem Son, that whoever believes in Him, will Social to bear an uncanny resemblance to a not perish but have everlasting life.” handsome, young Jose Rizal, the Other performances were: emcee Ryan Philippines’ National hero! I am certain sang a delightful rap, Jay Costa gave a Tidbits he is a hero to his charming wife Mona stirring rendition of “You’re Just Too Fely Rosales Cariño and children Mathew and Rachel! The Good to be True”, a trio of Joshua C., celebrant himself was youthfully dressed Mae Ann & Miriam de Vera delivered a Easily the social event of the sponsored by the Federation of Filipino and he gave thanks to the Lord for his fun version of “Sometimes”, and the year in Montreal was the Philippine Canadian Associations of Quebec 60th! The couple had a romantic dance group of Melina, Eman, Gabby, Jenna & Tapestry neo-ethnic cultural show, the (FFCAQ) under the leadership of while the audience looked admiringly. Donna sang in ‘Zulu’ language. The brainchild of Rene Salud, a veteran President Ed Tupaz. Between basketball There was a loving video tribute to the audience enjoyed the presentation of 18 designer and icon in the Philippine practices and every evening rehearsals celebrant which he undoubtedly candles to the debutante by 18 of her fashion scene. It was held last August held at Ruby Foo Restaurant on Decarie appreciated. Then came the SUPER friends who also gave encouraging 29,2017 at Crown Plaza in Cotes de Blvd., Mr. Tupaz, the overall chairman DUPER SURPRISE of the evening . . . words. In addition, 18 male friends gave Liesse, Ville St. Laurent. Filipinos ought initiated and guided everything from trumpets please! To the astonishment her 18 roses and danced with her too! A to be proud – the clothes can easily transportation of models, their food and of the crowd, a stunned Rachel was delightful treat came from the debutante compete with the world’s famous accommodation, with the help of his being proposed to… by a nervous and herself who sang “Climbs” and offered fashion shows !!! There were gasps of supportive wife, Tess. Equally a giant in hopeful prospective groom, Arnan her personal testimony! She stated that raves as the 9 local models (Aishalynok this extravaganza was the effort of the Alcantara. By now, the audience burst in she was raised in a Christian home, Ogunkaya, Kevin Cote, Rashica event Chairperson, Mrs. Minda deafening cheers as the lights were enjoyed Sunday school but didn’t really Yavichandran, Diandra Arroyo, Yashica Mazzone. She left no page unturned dimmed, the band played, and Arnan understand at the time, remembered her Vir Nabor, Elodie Lima, Minkyung Suk, when it came to the successful execution approached his lady (I’m sure his dad who left when she was 9 years old Yakoub Drame, and Romane Manceau) of the different tasks she assigned to heartbeat matched the thunderous glee and brought up by mom. She later appeared one after another garbed in hardworking Fred and Jovy Narvas, of everyone!). He knelt on one knee recalled Hosanna making an impact and intricate combinations of beadwork and Robin and Cristy Hunter, Michael and put the ring on a teary-eyed that talking to God soothed her and use of native textiles. Rene Salud Devantes, Al Abdon, Remy Monteagodo, Rachel’s finger. The young couple had stressed a personal encounter with Him. highlighted the show with Igorot fabric and Nico Mazzone. Minda’s precious tears of JOY as the birthday celebration The evening’s fitting finale was the the (weaves of Cordillera), abaca (Bicol), gift for her efforts was a beautiful turned into an engagement party !!! debutante and her friends dancing to the pina (Visayas), and inauk, yakan ensemble (courtesy of Rene Salud) Aside from many friends from the Living able choreography of Mae Ann P! Just (Mindanao silk). Other models from the which she stylishly modeled on stage. Waters International Fellowship, in a wonderful sight to behold! The dance Philippines were Angelee de los Reyes, Bravo, Ed and Minda ! Your enthusiasm attendance too were Arnan’s parents floor opened and more eating Anne Barete, Anna Bradborn, Jaime and vigorous effort contributed to the Sabino and Maria Luisa Alcantara & continued. What can I say! What an Herrell, Jasmine Maerhofer, Melanie success of the show! family and out of town guests Lino inspiration!!!! Mader, Leren Mae Bautista, and Raphael The photography class of Abello, Marcello & Michelle Tolentino. I was handed this notice and it Kefer. Even without their makeups, they Professor Al Abdon held its second Rachel and Arnan, having known each needs to be published as a reminder. were all gorgeous! One has to graduation at the Gilmore International other for 9 years, bonded through their There will be a General Assembly of the understand that to be a model one has College. The seven graduates are: church group. Thankfully, the evening United Filipino Seniors (UPS) on to be 5ft9 and above, of good posture Eppie Gevero, Fely Bisares, Nancy ended with relief to Arnan and bliss to September 24, 2017 (1:00-4:30pm) at with weight distributed in the right Castillo, Sylvia Lemaire, Nenita Licyayo, Rachel, who is going to marry her best the St. Kevin Church Hall on 6500 Cote places, etc. Men have to be 6 ft and Evelyn Lopez, and Ciony Nueva. friend !!! des Neiges. Everyone is invited to above. The men showed the Philippine Certificates and prizes were awarded by Elysha Madrid’s sweet 18th attend. flavor in their different barong styles and Trans Liganor, president of the Quebec held at the Marcel Morin Community The catchy words – Free, Free, colors. This assembled very beautiful Association of Canadian Filipino Center on August 19, 2017 gets my vote Free! – caught the eye of friends and and very handsome models could take Teachers (QACFT). There is not a dull as one of the sweetest debuts I’ve ever supporters of the Canadian Filipino one’s breath away. Their statuesque moment with this group. They love the attended !!! The cowboy/cowgirl Seniors of Montreal (CFSM) last August appearance and regal walk gave end result of their photos and the themed evening boasted of tables 12, 2017 at St. Kevin Social Hall. There Michael Devantes (the expert model comfort of each other’ company, as well decorated with colorful bandannas and was the usual Flag Ceremony, singing trainer) a gem to work with ! Agnes as the expert teaching style of their prof, guests came in their favorite hats and of the National Anthems, Invocation, Miranda, who spearheaded this fashion who apparently is very patient even some in boots! The young emcees, Welcome Address (Josie Tapia and Luz) show-on-tour, is a close friend of Rene when their cameras are upside down (or Mae Ann Pagarigan and Ryan Alvarado, and Introduction of Officers: Josie Tapia Salud. This one-of-a-kind cultural closed!) during picture taking! Al, this is handled their roles well. The audience (President), Luz Domingo(Founder and fashion show has been part of fashion the true epic hallmark of a good teacher was encouraged to give their advice to VP), Tes Mamagat (VP), Arthur Flores exhibitions all over the world (Tokyo, and according to your students, you are the beautiful debutante. Among the (Financial Officer), Nora Antenor Taipei, Seville, and the Caribbean the BEST ! encouragers were NildaCristy Moreno, Cruz(Asst. Finance Officer), Felina Islands, to name a few). Petronila Another very special event was Riza (stay with God and stay humble), Flores (Social Events Director), Ebby Garcia (Philippine Ambassador to the wedding of Ding Alzate to Randy Tito Eli (seek God first, Joshua 1:8,9), Landicho (Secretary), Elvira Serono & Canada) graced the event with her Guerzon at the same venue where Mae Castillo (praised Crosstalk), Johnny Mae Ong (Asst. Secretary), Mary Paano presence. Among the other guests were Tapestry was held, at the Crowne Plaza. M (continue to be a good girl), Andrea (Treasurer), Florence Uy (Asst. MNAs from different ridings As in all weddings, the couples’ friends (put God first), and Pastor Faia (work it Treasurer), Josie Morales ( Auditor), (Honourables Pierre Arcand, David (the younger ones) and their parents’ out with the Lord, make God your priority Doreen San Juan (Assistant Auditor), Birnbaum, Helen David, Jean Marc friends (the older ones) came together and the single pursuit of your life). Zeny Eddie Valdez (PRO), Simon Hanna (Asst. Fournier, and Carlos Leitao), Consul Jeff for this happy occasion. There was the de Leon, the debutante’s aunt, gave the PRO), Linda Armelon & Pillar Chripko and wife Jazz (representing the church ceremony followed by the most surprising advice … in Tagalog! (Business Managers), and Dora Tyson & Philippine Embassy), and Miss Siera reception. The bride, Ding, looked Listen up, youngsters, to her top ten list: Dahlia Ashby (Security Advisers). Bearchell (Miss Universe Canada2016). stunningly beautiful while the groom, 1-Maglinis ng kuwarto, 2-Ayusin ang This was a Western Dance Party. Musical entertainers Carolyn Fe and Randy, super debonair! The band very mga damit sa cabinet, 3-Maglampaso Everyone came with their boots and Michelle Lao sang their hearts out and well supported soloist Michelle Lao. Not ng sahig ng buong bahay, 4- cowboy hats. Not to be missed was the the Sindaw dancers enhanced the to be outdone, Ding’s mom was dressed Magkusang linisin ang toilet, 5-Ayusing ubiquitous line dancing. This was truly a runway with their spirited performance. to the nines and so were Greg and Cathy ang mga gamit sa eskwelahan, 6- party enjoyed by everyone! Good The hosts of the evening, Serge Guerzon, Randy’s parents. Hosts Tenne Simulan na ang mga homework kahit Work, Josie and Luz and all other Cayanong and Caterina Mazzone Rose Dayandante and Michael Davantes matagal pa ang submission nito, 7- officers ! (herself a picture of elegance) are to be made the event extra special with the Tumulong sa paglalaba, 8-Palitan ang commended for ably fulfilling their roles! funny adlibs and expert emceeing. As mga punda ng unan, 9-Tanggalan ng God Bless ! The Bureau of Tourism of the Philippines well, I enjoyed the pleasant company of alikabokang mga appliances, 10-Mag- lent their support by flying more than 35 Table 16 guests, namely Myrna and advance reading para sa mga susunod models, musicians, choreographers, Thelma Castro, Alex and Josie Pineda na lessons ! How about that for advice Enjoy the rest of etc. And let’s not forget the people and Zenaida Kharoubbi. It was a !!! Last but not least was Pastor Rene summer. Be good to behind the scenes – the evening was marvelous night for the new couple and Saquing who challenged the audience one another. to consider Jesus who said that He is the www.filipinostar.org September 2017 The North American Filipino Star 13

National News Media Council, National Ethnic Press and Media Council of CTaORnOaNTdO,a Saeptleimgbenr t5,o strengthen inter-cultural dialogue in tChana 8n00 atitldes. ian media 2017 – The National NewsMedia SOURCE National NewsMedia Council Council of Canada is excited to of Canada announce a new alliance with the https://rt.newswire.ca/rt.gif?NewsItemI National Ethnic Press and Media d=C1141&Transmission_Id=2017072 Council of Canada. This agreement will 40930CANADANWCANADAPR_C1141 amplify the reach of both organizations &DateId=20170724 on issues of shared concern, such as press freedom, multicultural For further information: Contact at representation in the media, news NNC: Brent Jolly, Director of literacy, and journalism ethics. Communications and Community “This landmark agreement Manager, (OFFICE) 416 340 1981, Ext provides the foundation for a more John Frazer, CEO & President Thomas Saras, CEO & Pres. 2, MOBILE: 289-387-3179, productive intercultural dialogue in National News Media Council National Ethnic Press & Media [email protected], Twitter: Canadian media,” says John Fraser, “This is the beginning of a new Council @CANMediaCouncil. the former Ontario Press Council, President and CEO of the NNC. “It era for our organization and our Manitoba Press Council, BC Press recognizes the power journalism has members,” says Thomas Saras, Thomas S. Saras Council and Atlantic Press Council. It to influence and effect significant President and CEO of the National President & CEO has over 800 members representing social development.” Ethnic Press and Media Council of National Ethnic Press and Media daily and community newspapers, As part of the agreement, the NNC and Canada. “Working with our brothers Council of Canada magazines and digital news platforms the NEPC have agreed to act as and sisters at the NNC and in the Toronto City Hall Press Gallery in every province in the country. ‘steering committees’ to help each mainstream press will be extremely 100 Queen Street West ABOUT NEP: other inform and resolve editorial valuable in helping shed light on the Toronto, ON M5H 2N2 The National Ethnic Press and complaints raised against members ever-changing experiences of ethnic Tel: 416 921 8926/416 921 4229 Media Council of Canada is a non- when issues of race or ethnicity are of Canadians.” Fax: 416 921 0723 profit organization whose mission is to central focus. In addition, the two ABOUT THE NNC: www.nepmcc.ca promote and integrate the economic, organizations have agreed to The NNC was established in www.nationalethnicpress.com social, and cultural interests of ethnic collaborate on public outreach and September 2015 as a voluntary self- Thomas S. Saras via yahoo.com communities into the mainstream of research projects to act as a bridge regulatory body dealing with issues of Canadian society. Over the last twenty- between mainstream and multicultural journalistic standards and ethics. The six years, the NEP has built a strong media in Canada. NNC is the successor organization to membership that today stands at more Anticrime, drugs From Page 6 Storm aid According to Sanji, also the Defense chief unaware of source information officer of the Laguna appear when searched in the government, the group also supports of Duterte info on Chinese triads Securities and Exchange Commission the President’s other programs, like its (SEC) website. Sanji said Sword had anticorruption campaign and the war just finished working on the against illegal drugs that has so far requirements for a SEC registration this claimed thousands of lives in police month. operations. He said the group, despite He said Sword works in being vocal about its support for the support of the Department of the

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said that neither the country's intelligence agencies nor he was aware of the source of information of President Rodrigo Duterte in saying that the country was now a transshipment point for drugs bound for the US. Philstar.com/AJ Bolando, File By Audrey Morallo (philstar.com) | the first time I would reveal it because Updated September 27, 2017 - we’re talking about the Constitution MANILA, Philippines — and the interest of our country and of Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana is course the Bill of Rights and due unaware of the source of information process," Duterte said in another that President Rodrigo Duterte used in rambling, desultory and long-winding Storm victims in Calamba City share a meal amid the debris. –GRIG C. declaring that the country is already speech during the 56th anniversary of MONTEGRANDE being used by syndicates as a the Philippine Constitution Association President, remained an “independent” Interior and Local Government’s transshipment point for narcotics in Manila. and nonpolitical organization. (DILG) Mamamayang Ayaw sa destined for the American market. Beijing and Taipei, however, Esteban, he said, was part of Anomalya, Mamamayang Ayaw sa On Tuesday night, Duterte said have denied being the source of drugs the so-called “Marco Polo 15,” the Iligal na Droga (Masa- Masid) program. that two international syndicates were in the Philippines. Davao City-based group that The project recruits civilians to help behind the proliferation of illegal drugs When asked about the convinced Mr. Duterte, then Davao report to authorities any illegal drug in the Philippines and called for a president's source of information and if mayor, to seek the presidency. and criminal activity in the community. closer cooperation between Manila it has already been verified by the Esteban was also a A few weeks ago, a photograph of and Washington to combat their drug country's intelligence services, complainant in the 2016 treason and Sword’s membership form circulated problems. Lorenzana said that he was not "privy" espionage case filed against former online, with captions saying it was Duterte said the Bamboo triad to the information. President Benigno Aquino III and Sen. being distributed in some Laguna of Taiwan and 14K of Hong Kong were "Noon ko rin lang narinig yan Antonio Trillanes IV over the latter’s villages. shipping their drugs to Manila before back-channel negotiations with China. Manuel Gotis, DILG sending them to the US. The Ombudsman later dismissed the Calabarzon director, however, said he "I said we are in trouble. This is See Page 17 Chin ese triads case. had not heard of the group. September 2017 14 The North American Filipino Star

Sunshine Cruz: Bright fmgua antaku ko rpaera hi ndai mahgkaeroon ad ng admirers,” she said, smiling. “Basta ang deal namin be open lang. Sabihin nila lahat sa akin kung meron silang crush, kung meron nagkaka-crush sa kanila para ma- advisan ko sila ng tama.”

Take it from Shine Sunshine has no problem with her eldest daughter Angelina venturing into showbiz as long as she prioritizes her studies. The actress happily shared Angelina is a consistent honor student. “Sinasabi ko sa kanya na ‘Just be dedicated and focus (sa singing career) but at the same time don’t ever forget your studies.’ Pangalagaan niya ’yung (pag-aaral niya) and I know she can do it. In Sunshine Cruz fact, she’s already doing it,” she enthused. With a happy heart, three pag-usapan. Pero ’di ba may nag- The 40-year-old actress also one, block and delete na lang,” she lovable daughters and new talent viral na photo pa rin naming gives advice to Angelina when it shared. manager, what more could Sunshine dalawa?” she maintained. “At tsaka comes to handling bashers. She Juggling showbiz, work and Cruz ask for? kasi parang kahit hindi naman na says not to dwell on negativity, motherhood seems easy with Almost a year after Sunshine ako mag-kwento, nasa social media particularly on social media. Sunshine looking radiant and fresh Cruz and Macky Mathay’s ko na eh. Kumbaga, what you see is “Sabi ko ‘’Wag mong patulan at 40. relationship was publicized, the what you get na lang.” nandito si mommy to protect you.’ Asked to reveal her elixir, she actress couldn’t be happier. However, there are things Eh alam naman natin dito sa said: “Exercise and healthy food In an interview, she said she she still hopes to keep private industry, kahit anong buti mo, kahit lang. Nagda-diet ako pero every is “very blessed” to have someone including anything about Cesar anong galing mo, meron pa rin weekend my cheat day din.”
like him. Montano, post-estrangement. silang masasabi sayo. Eto ang “I am very blessed na If anything, Sunshine said showbiz eh, so just be the classy mayroong isang taong na hindi lang what’s important to her now is that sa akin nagmamahal kun’di sa mga she enjoys her life without hurting RESTAURANT anak ko, na tinatrato sila na parang anybody. LA MAISON NEW KUM MON mga anak.” “Basta ako, ang wala akong Her children – Angelina, inaapakan, sinasaktang tao at 6565 Côte-des-Neiges Road 5047 Henri Bourassa Est Angel and Samantha – are on good masaya, ’yon ang importante.” (near Corner Appleton) Montréal, QC H1G 2S1 terms with him, thank God. Montreal, QC Tel.: (514) 322-3133, 322-3130 “Wala kaming pinlano. When Momma knows best they first met their Tito Macky kasi On top of being an actress, Bean Curd Seafood Soup Fish Maw Seafood Soup ano (nag-uusap) sila sa text and motherhood is her utmost priority. 1/2 Crispy Chicken Baked Lobster with Ginger Salt and Pepper Pork Loin Seafood with Chinese Instagram, they’re friends already. She described her Stuffed Bean Curd with So wala kaming pinilit. Even ’yung relationship with her daughters as Shrimps Broccoli kids ni Macky, kids ko, nag-jive lang “parang barkada lang.” Sauted Seasonal Vegetables Salt and Pepper Cuttle Fish talaga nang ’di namin ine-expect,” “Pero strict din minsan dahil Steamed Rice Fried Sea Bass Fish she said. nanay pa rin nila ako,” she pointed $49.95 Steamed Rice $74.95 At this point, Sunshine out. 4 person s 4 persons shared she and Macky enjoy and Sunshine is thankful her kids Bean Curd Soup support each other. are obedient and value the Fish maw seafood soup 1/2 Crispy Chicken “’Yun ang masarap na meron importance of education. 2 Baked Lobsters with Ginger Shrimp Cake with Chinese Seafood with Eggplant isang tao na sumusuporta sa’yo. “They really know how to in Hot Pot Tanggap ka lahat, tanggap kung ano listen. Lagi kong sinasabi sa kanila Broccoli Stuffed Bean Curd with ’yung nakaraan mo,” she said. na it’s not easy to be a mother and Sweet and Sour Pork Seafood with Bean Curd in Shrimp “Masaya lang ako, wala na akong father at the same time and what I’m Seafood with Chinese broccoli mahihiling pa.” doing is not for me,” she maintained. Hot Pot Salt and Pepper Squid Fried Sea Bass Fish “Sinasabi ko din na pabalik na ako, House Fried Rice Fried Sea Bass Fish $79.95 Unader lens kayo papunta pa lang. So, kung ano Special Fried Noodles $159.95 Steamed Rice 6 persons As a celebrity, Sunshine is ina-advise ko is not for me, pero para 10 persons aware her life is an open book. She sa kabutihan nila.” is used to being scrutinized by She has no worries if her FREE DELIVERY media, particularly her personal life. “babies” already have crushes, Minimum order of $10 514-733-6029 “Ako naman madaldal ako believing it is normal for teenagers. If Delivery hours: 514-733-1067 eh, wala akong tinatago. Though anything, she wants them to be at 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. For party menu, call Kenny ’yung sa’min ni Macky, nu’ng una, least open to her about these things. 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. sabi ko kung maaari sana ’wag ng “Hindi naman panget ang www.filipinostar.org September 2017 The North American Filipino Star 15

Top stars pay tribute to teGabayc Guhro eCharirmsan Cthaoye Cdabal- y of 1 to 10, 8/10 they would normally Revilla said. say yes unless their schedule is really “When we approach the stars tight,” Brand Advocacy Head Gary and tell them that we need them to do Dujali added. something for the teachers, on a scale Now on its ninth year, Gabay Guro is able to get the support of more performers who also believe in their mission. Gabay Guro offers scholarships, livelihood programs, broadband and computerization, and housing and educational facilities for teachers. “When we started the first time, there were only five (stars). The second year and every year, padami ng padami. So every year, they see na we’re serious about this advocacy and they know what we intend to do,” he said. Other performers this year are Vina Morales, Jona, Michael Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez Pangilinan, Sam Concepcion, and The Some of the country’s biggest said to have waived their talent fee for Voice Kids. The event will be hosted stars tip their hats to educators today the event. Gabay Guro is an education by Pops Fernandez and Derek via “#GabayGuro10” at the Mall of arm and flagship project of the PLDT- Ramsay. Asia Arena. SMART Foundation. Hosting an event like this is an They include singers Lea “We’re grateful to ABS-CBN, answered prayer for Gabay Guro. Salonga, Regine Velasquez, Gary TV5 and GMA, na despite their They are also thankful to Department of Education for supporting their Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Sarah competitive stance, they put that aside Lea Salonga Geronimo, and Jaya. The stars are for this event and the teachers,” programs.
Noven Belleza finally pursues Stunning! Angel, Marian in music career after imprisonment, viral behind-the-scenes rape case dream that is now coming true. photo The music video for Noven’s first-ever single “Tumahan Ka Na” shows the struggles of families of overseas Filipino workers and soldiers, as well as the brokenhearted. The single has performed well and has remained in radio charts for 10 weeks now, peaking at number one. Noven added that he intends to inspire people through his music, whatever they are going through. “I think a lot of people will relate to my songs. It will empower those who feel mistreated. If you feel disheartened, my songs may motivate you and give you strength,” Noven Belleza he said. After overcoming As a newbie in the industry, controversies, “Tawag ng Tanghalan” Noven intends to sing timeless songs grand champion Noven Belleza is that will make a mark on the hearts of ready to leave the past behind, start Filipinos, just like his idols did. his life over, and continue building a “I think many of us miss the career in music. old OPM. The songs by April Boy “I want to thank, first of all, the Regino, Martin Nievera, and Rockstar. Lord, my family, all the people who They resonated and stayed with us. I support me until now. I want to tell want to bring them back,” he said. them that I’m very thankful for them This week, Star Music will and I fully understand my release Noven’s debut album. The responsibilities to them,” he said. rape charge, which was then lowered “I have a lot of inspirations to an assault, against him has been Angel Locsin & Marian Rivera dropped. right now. First of all, your family will "La Luna Sangre" star Angel previously worked together in When asked about the most always be there for you, whatever Locsin gave a glimpse of her latest endorsements and magazine shoots. important lesson he learned after problems you have, whenever you’re photo shoot with actress Marian Fans heaped praise on both Locsin winning “Tawag ng Tanghalan,” he at your lowest and weakest. There’s Rivera, and fans could not help but and Rivera, who both previously said, “Whether you are poor, ugly, or no one else you can run to but them. express their excitement. portrayed the iconic Filipino superhero have a disability, it won’t hinder you Second of all, my Novenatics,” said On Instagram, Locsin posted a photo Darna. The photo eventually went viral, from being successful if you have a Noven. showing her at a bar with Rivera, which with over 115,000 likes on Locsin's dream. You will reach your dreams if More inspired than ever, had the caption, "BTS." Instagram page as of writing. Noven said he will use his you work hard and pray. But don’t just Locsin did not give further details Locsin and Rivera are prized talents of experiences to give emotion to the dream, you also have to do the work.” about her upcoming project with rival networks ABS-CBN and GMA, music he will put out – a longtime Rivera, although the two have respectively.
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‘Birdshot’ is PH Oscar bet Much awaited Piolo-Toni reunion movie

Mary Joy Apostol in “Birdshot” “Birdshot” has been chosen winning best picture in the fest’s Asian by the Film Academy of the Philippines Future Film section. (FAP) as the country’s official entry for The film’s latest achievement the best foreign language category in came as a surprise to director Mikhail the 90th Academy Awards. Red. The coming-of-age thriller was “What a spectacular turn of Toni Gonzaga & Piolo Pascual shown at the recently concluded Pista events… I’m thankful to the FAP for ng Pelikulang Pilipino, where it won the giving us the opportunity to represent If it’s your last night on earth, Piolo’s mind, it’s a “dangerous” critics’ choice award for best film. our country,” the 24-year-old Red said. what do you intend to do? Or what do character, in a “dangerous” love story. A year prior to the victory, The 90th Academy Awards will you need to do? Toni, as Carmina, said her “Birdshot” made its world premiere at be held in California on March 4, 2018. “Last Night” is the title of the character has reached a breaking the Tokyo International Film Festival, movie reuniting the tandem of Piolo point. One dark night, she meets Mark Pascual and Toni Gonzaga and for the (Piolo), a man who has lost everything first this, under the direction of Bb. and like Carmina feels he’s at the end Sarah Lahbati, Richard Gutierrez Joyce Bernal. It answers the two of life. questions for the characters they play. “Last Night” is based on a thank God for second baby It was in 2014 when Piolo and screenplay written by actress Bela Toni co-starred in Star Cinema’s Padilla who it seems is likely to be Valentine offering and made it a more involved these coming days in blockbuster at the box-office. In 2005, creative endeavors like writing. She Toni was first directed by Joyce in the has written a few screenplays and she comedy-horror flick “D’Anothers.” In revealed she would like to be a film 2007, Direk Joyce megged Piolo and director like Bb. Joyce Bernal Regine Velasquez in the romantic someday. comedy “Paano Kita Iibigin.” Asked if “Last Night” has Definitely, fans of Piolo and anything to do with her personal Toni are eager to see their idols in “Last experience, Bela said, “No, this is Night” where both portray unique roles purely fictional.” entirely different from their previous “Last Night” opened in roles. For one, there’s a certain cinemas nationwide Sept. 27.
mystery surrounding the story and in

Nadine Lustre surprised to be alive after two weeks of dengue together with boyfriend James Reid Richard Gutierrez and fiancée Sarah Lahbati (with son Zion) happily and their friends, she has been really display sonogram of their second baby sick but she just ignored it. “Just to give you a quick Kapamilya actress Sarah Lahbati She also asked her followers lowdown on what’s happening... Ive announced on her social media pages to guess the gender of the baby in her that she is carrying her second child tummy. been really sick since we got back with Kapamilya actor and “La Luna “Do you think we’re having a from the mountains, On and off fever, Sangre” star Richard Gutierrez. boy or girl?” she wrote. weakness, bruising, cold, thinking it “We are thrilled to announce Her partner Richard also was probably just off season for me,” that our little family is growing. Zion is posted the good news on Instagram, she said. about to be a kuya!!! So excited for the saying: “We would like to thank the She jokingly added that she is future,” Sarah excitedly posted on her Man from above for another blessing.” surprised that she is still alive after Facebook and Instagram account. He also thanks his partner two weeks of ignoring it, knowing that The actress gave her gratitude Sarah for “staying strong and patient dengue is one of the deadliest to God for always protecting them and despite my hectic schedule, she’s able diseases if not treated early. for giving them another blessing to take care of me, Zion and our little “Didnt really think about it too through her pregnancy. one on the way, she’s truly a super much. Fast forward. Got a check up Sarah also added that she is mom.” today.. Doctor comes in and tells me now experiencing back pains, The actor also gave his it was Dengue. DMN. Im surprised Im breakouts, cramps, mood swings, and gratitude to his family, friends and Nadine Lustre still alive after two weeks of leaving it also craving for Hakaw Dim Sum. supporters. “Thank you for the love, we Actress Nadine Lustre posted ignoring it.” “The silver lining to this are very excited for this new journey,” on her Instagram story that she has However, she assured her craziness is that there’s a healthy baby he wrote. been diagnosed with dengue but said family, friends and fans that she is growing inside of me who I’m very Last July, Richard and Sarah she is now recovering from it. now getting better. much excited to meet next year,” she announced their engagement in their The "It's Showtime" host said “Recovering now. Thanks posted. Instagram accounts.

since they got back from Mt. Ulap everyone,” she wrote.

www.filipinostar.org September 2017 The North American Filipino Star 17 From Page 13 Chinese Triads The war is far from over – and we shall win,' Quebec from the president," he told Bpy rBeenmjamiien rS hisngalery, sCB Ca fNtewes r Bombardier ruling represents 14 per cent of the Canadian Philstar.com in a text message, adding Posted: Sep 27, 2017 10:13 AM ET aerospace industry and contributes that the queries should be directed at Quebec Premier Philippe about $4 billion annually to the Canadian the Philippine Drug Enforcement Couillard came out swinging following economy. Agency or the Dangerous Drugs the U.S. government's decision to "Boeing is not suing or attacking Board. impose sky-high tariffs on the Canada," said Curran in an emailed According to the Taipei Bombardier CSeries, accusing Canada's statement. "This is a commercial dispute Economic and Cultural Office, Taiwan largest trading partner of trying to with Bombardier, which has sold its C has been working with the Philippines "eliminate a competitor that makes Series airplane in the United States at in its fight against illegal drugs for better products." absurdly low prices, made possible by a years. "Boeing may have won a battle major injection of public funds, in "Taiwan had never been the but let me tell you the war is far from over Quebec Premier Philippe violation of U.S. and global trade laws." source of illegal drugs entering the — and we shall win," Couillard said at a Couillard says he will defend "We like competition.... And country," the TECO said in a statement. news conference Wednesday, in which Bombardier workers in the Bombardier can sell its airecraft The Chinese Embassy he called for a united front among the wake of the U.S. ruling on the anywhere in the world," he said. "But meanwhile admitted that some of their province's political parties. Montreal-based company. competition and sales must respect nationals may be involved in the trade "We're going to continue to Jacques Boissinot/Canadian globally accepted trade law." make this remarkable plane. We're going Press) of illegal drugs in the Philippines has nothing to do with subsidies. The decision faces multiple to continue to sell it all over the world." although it clarified that the policy of its "We [were] hit because a giant, hurdles before going into effect. Tuesday's decision sent government had been consistently itself created, fed by decades of Bombardier has numerous avenues to shockwaves through Quebec, with the firm. government support in the U.S., has appeal, including the U.S. Court of province's two main opposition parties, "We do not know much about decided to eliminate a competitor that International Trade, NAFTA and the the Parti Québécois and Coalition Avenir the syndicates or the drug rings that makes better products. It's as simple as WTO. Québec, calling for an emergency are operating in the Philippines. China that." Boeing lands direct hit in debate today at the National Assembly. will not protect its nationals who have Steep duty 'disconnected from Bombardier fight, but battle is far from Montreal-based Bombardier committed crimes in the Philippines. reality' over and the federal government also They need to be punished in Olivier Marcil, Bombardier's Part of Trump's pledge to 'make slammed the ruling, which has stock vice-president of external relations, said accordance with Filipino law," Chinese watchers bracing for a drop in the America great again'? the duty was "completely disconnected Ambassador Zhao Jianhua vowed. company's shares. David Baskin, president at from reality." In May, P6.4 billion worth of The investigation was sparked Baskin Wealth Management in "Boeing did not compete illegal drugs from China were by a complaint from U.S. aerospace Toronto, told CBC Montreal's Daybreak against Bombardier in the Delta deal," discovered in a warehouse in giant Boeing, after Bombardier secured "Bombardier is not on a level playing Marcil said. "It's not like they finished Valenzuela City. This prompted a deal last year to sell up to 125 of its field in the United States." number two on a deal — they were not congressional investigations into how CS100s to Delta Air Lines. "Boeing has home court even on the playing field." such a huge amount of illegal drugs Tariffs would triple cost of CS100s advantage. Donald Trump wants to Boeing Bombardier 20170920 was able to escape Manila's port. In a preliminary decision, the make America great again. His Workers assembled at a Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo U.S. Department of Commerce ruled commerce secretary, Wilbur Ross, a Bombardier plant in Toronto last week Duterte, the president's son, and Mans that Bombardier benefited from billionaire in his own right, is on his amid calls for Boeing to drop its trade Carpio, the son-in-law of the chief improper government subsidies, side, and that's what happened complaint against Bombardier. (Chris slapping duties of nearly 220 per cent, executive, are accused of abetting Young/Canadian Press) yesterday," Baskin said, adding that effectively tripling the cost of the jets. smuggling and drug trafficking at the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau the stock could take a substantial hit as ''The U.S. values its Bureau of Customs. has promised to continue to stand with a result of the ruling. relationships with Canada, but even our The inquiry and the explosive Bombardier — and threatened to cut "It's a cliché to say that stock closest allies must play by the rules," revelations have already led to the government ties with Boeing. markets hate uncertainty, but there's a said U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur resignation of Customs Commissioner "Obviously, we are disappointed lot of truth in it, and right now there's a Ross. Nicanor Faeldon, who is also alleged by the decision and I will continue to tremendous amount of uncertainty The U.S. investigation was to have received millions in bribe fight hard for good Canadian jobs," he regarding Bombardier." sparked by a complaint from aerospace payments. said Wednesday. The head of Bombardier's giant Boeing, after Bombardier secured Couillard said he asked machinists union, for his part, charged a deal last year for up to 125 of its Trudeau to make sure that "not a bolt, that the "dice were loaded" in favour of Learn French the fast CSeries jets with Delta Air Lines. not a part, of course, not a plane from Boeing. (Francois Mori/Canadian Press) and easy way. Boeing" enters Canada until the conflict Couillard disagreed with the "We knew ahead of time that is resolved, he said. Enroll now at Gilmore decision, saying the $1 billion US we were not necessarily going to get a Boeing 'not attacking Canada' invested by the province in the CSeries favourable decision. 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www.filipinostar.org September 2017 The North American Filipino Star 19 collaboration with the community groups From Page 7 Interview with Lionel and I look forward to continuing to work Chinese alumnus pledges $12 million to McGill One of the proudest moments I together with them School of Architecture have experienced as a city councillor WGQ:In the 2013 electiion, a was when I was made a Knights of Rizal. candidate of partial Filipino origin ran “You’re not truly Filipino until you’re a against you, and garnered an Knight of Rizal,” I was told. appreciable segment of the Filipino votes I have also discovered a community that and he has decided to again run against is proud of its heritage and language, you this time, how do you think the that very caring and giving to its community will respond? community and city, very reliant and with LP : Ultimately, people have a whom I’ve many friends. I’ve learned right to vote for whomever they want about their culture, have participated in based on whatever reason they so numerous activities and presented choose. I ask that they look at my record congratulations to countless events. I’m and judge me on my performance and a richer person for it and I’m thankful of accomplishments and that I’ve been the support the community has shown to present for the last four years. If people me, especially in the last four years. I ask community leaders, they will look forward to their continued support. discover that I am a hardworking, Because of my attachment to dedicated, honest and caring councillor. the Filipino community and as Executive I’ve been there for the community. I also Committee member responsible for caution them it’s important to remember democracy at the Executive Committee, I not to waste their votes with candidates McGill Principal Suzanne Fortier, centre, with architect and McGill alumnus Peter had the Montreal Chapter of Right and with party that will not have a real Guo-hua Fu, left, as he announced Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, his pledge to donate Responsibilities translated into Filipino influence on any or any contact with the $12 million to the School of Architecture. PETER MCCABE / MONTREAL GAZETTE and the inauguration at City Hall last Mayor. The community deserves better. A prominent Chinese architect study architecture at McGill. June with the Canadian Ambassador of Moreover, we have the dean of the who studied at McGill University 27 years “At that time, we (Chinese the Philippines . It was a momentous Filipino community, Salvador “Buddy” ago is donating $12 million to the School students) could not come to McGill to event and occasion. It was a Cabugao ,running with Team Codere – of Architecture, a landmark gift the study,” he said on Tuesday after a demonstration of the community Russel Copeman in the Snowdon university says will transform teaching ceremony at the McGill Faculty Club. “It attachment to and integration in District. and research and build stronger ties with opened my mind and opened a new Montreal. Naturally, the borough WGQ: What comments would China. world for me. I hope that my fellowships provides funding to many community you have for the members of the Filipino Peter Guo-hua Fu, who has will change the lives of other students.” activities including the Filipino community? helped design several buildings in To thank Fu for his donation, community for them to cove r the costs of LP : On Nov. 5, there will be a Shanghai, will donate the money over six McGill will rename the school the Peter events and programs such as Pista sa municipal elections and it’s important for years. He said his time at McGill was “a Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture. Nayon, Philippine Independence Day everyone to go out and vote Naturally, I transformative part of my life,” and he celebrations, FIL-CAN Chess Club, UPS hope that they will support the Denis wants to give back to “the students of PAB Batch 12 Class event, Knights of Rizal community Codere-Russel Copeman-Lionel Perez today and tomorrow.” Starts October 7, 2017 events, basketball and volleyball leagues Team. Mabuhay! Fu said his life changed forever Register now by calling in 1990 when he received a fellowship to among other. We have a wonderful 514-485-7861 Marché Duc Thanh 6430 Victoria Ave., Montreal, QC Sales valid from Tel: 514-733-7816 Sept. 28, 2017 - Oct. 4, 2017

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