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Filipino Heritage Month launching in Montreal last year when an Ad Hoc Committee was set up to organize the first celebration in Montreal. Philippine Ambassador Petronila Garcia (center, 9th from left) is flanked by the members of the commitee. Story on page 4 on this year’s celebration. Canada's House of Commons has declared a national

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www.filipinostar.org 4 The North American Filipino Star June 2019 Scarborough. In November 2017, the City Council of Toronto passed a motion Filipino-Canadians celebrate Filipino introduced by Councillor Neethan Shan By Zenaida Ferry-Kharroubi of Scarborough-Rough River declaring June as Filipino Heritage Month in In thanksgiving for the The NDG-CDN Borough Council, on a in Montreal where Filipino-Canadians Heritage Month in Canada Toronto. It was followed by Toronto recognition of Filipinos’ contribution to motion by Councilor Marvin Rotrand hold most of their festivals, particularly, Catholic District School Board Canada, an Eucharistic Mass was held seconded by Councilor Lionel Perez, the annual Philippine Independence proclaiming June as Filipino Heritage at the St. Joseph’s Oratory on Friday, passed a resolution ‘’That the Borough Day. Month on May 17, 2017. The proposal, June 21, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. The mass Council congratulate the volunteers of Starting in 2018, Toronto supported by the Philippine Consulate celebrated Filipino Heritage Month in

Offering by different representatives from different professions and occupations Father Nicholas Sengson, (at the podium) a Filipino priest, celebrated the mass wearing their Filipino costumes (Photo by Delsys ) and assisted by Fr. Sivarinmuthu Yesappan (2nd from left), Fr. Frank Alvarez, 3rd was celebrated by Father Nicholas the Filipino Heritage Committee for from left), Father Thomas Gomez (CSC), Father Claude Cruz (CGC). Deacon Pete Sengson, assisted by Father their devotion to assuring the success Tapia of St. Luke’s church was also in attendance (Photo by Delsys) in Toronto, was presented by School Sevarinmuthu Yesappan of St. Kevin’s of the 1st Filipino Heritage Month in June, becoming Canada's first city to Board Ward 8 Trustee, Garry Tanuan. Church, Father Frank Alvarez of the Canada; That the Borough Council create a heritage month for Filipinos. Different cities in Canada where Filipino Catholic Mission, Father wish the various local Filipino Alberta was the first Canadian province there are Filipinos living and working Thomas Gomez, and Father Claude community organizations success in to declare June as Filipino Heritage celebrated the First Filipino Heritage Cruz. the activities they have planned as part Month. Montreal also named June as Month with great flair and enthusiasm. Filipino Heritage Month, by the local The following shows a comprehensive Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de- view of these celebrations: Grâce Council in February 2018, June 1 Salu Salo sa Earl Bales, introduced by Councillor Marvin Earl Bales Park, North York ON Rotrand and Councillor Lionel Perez. June 1 Pinoy Glam and On March 15, 2019, MP Salma Zahid Fashion, Marconi Centre, Ottawa ON led officials in launching Filipino June 1 Filipino Heritage Month Heritage Month in Canada in her Kickoff, Albert Campbell Square, federal riding of Scarborough Centre Scarborough ON On October 30. 2018, members of the June 8 Manitoba Filipino Street Filipino community from Montreal, Festival, Maples Multiplex Arena, Toronto and GTA travelled to Winnipeg, MB Parliament Hill, Ottawa to witness the June 15 Philippines Festival in passing of Motion M-155 declaring Saskatoon, Cosmo Civic Centre, June as Filipino Heritage Month. M-155 Saskatoon SK was unanimously passed in the House June 15 Philippine of Commons with a vote of 290 for Yes Cutting the ribbon at the Place Jose Rizal ceremony, June 15, 2019. Photo shows Independence Day Gala, Westin from L to R: James de la Paz, MP Anthony Housefather, Councilor Marvin Rotrand, and 0 for No, officially designating the Bayshore, Vancouver BC Al Abdon, FHM chairman, MP Rachel Bendayan, and Cote St. Luc Mayor Mitchel month of June as Filipino Heritage Brownstein. June 15 Filipino Heritage Month across Canada. Month Gala, Fredricton Playhouse, There was a huge crowd of of the celebrations of the first ever M-155 was introduced to the Fredricton NB Filipino-Canadians in attendance. To Filipino Heritage Month in Canada.’’ House of Commons by Zalma Sahid, June 21 Vancouver Filipino depict the different roles that Filpino Another activity that added a MP Scarborough Centre. It was first Cultural Series, Vancouver Public immigrants have played when they historical significance to the Heritage read on October 1, 2018 and was Library, Vancouver, BC came to this country, representatives celebration was the placement of a unanimously passed on October 30. June 22 Pinoy Fiesta & Trade from different fields and professions marker at Mackenzie King Park on The passing of M-155 in the House of Show, Metro Toronto Convention brought an offering. It was not only June 15, 2019 where Dr. Jose Rizal’s Commons officially recognizing June Centre, Toronto ON colorful and meaningful but also a vivid bust was installed in 1998 during the as Filipino Heritage Month was indeed June 22 Edmonton Filipino portrayal of the historical significance Philippines Centennial Year of a historical milestone. In her speech, Fiesta 2019, Borden Park, Edmonton of the First Filipino Heritage Month Independence celebration. Councillor MP Sahid recognized the vital AB celebrated in Canada from coast to Marvin Rotrand, seconded by contributions of Filipinos to Canadian The Philippines is now well coast. The Filipino Heritage Montreal Councillor Lionel Perez presented society. She noted that there is a lot of known as an important source of committee headed by Al Abdon, motions to the CDN-NDG Borough Filipinos in her riding. immigrants. More than 850,000 assisted by Bert Abiera as vice- Council which was unanimously The idea of Filipino Heritage Filipinos have chosen Canada to be chairman coordinated all activities approved to have Place Jose Rizal month was first conceived by Paulina their adopted country. related to this month-long celebration. marker installed at this important park Corpuz, a community leader from

counted, whether or not they support Agreement, without a carbon tax. He was not present for the From Page 4 Climate Emergency Canada meeting the Paris targets. This Eight months later, Scheer vote, nor was Prime Minister Justin commit to meeting its national motion appeared to be drafted with walked back that promise on the same Trudeau or NDP Leader Jagmeet emissions target under the Paris Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer in program. He could not commit that his Singh, as they were all in Toronto for Agreement and to making deeper mind. plan would meet the targets, instead the Raptors’ NBA victory parade. reductions in line with the Agreement's He is set to unveil his long- saying his plan would have Green Party Leader Elizabeth May was objective of holding global warming awaited environmental policy in a "meaningful reductions." present for the vote, as was People's below two degrees Celsius and speech on Wednesday, after he vowed Scheer has billed his climate Party Leader Maxime Bernier, who pursuing efforts to keep global more than a year ago on CTV's change announcement as “the most joined the Conservatives in opposing warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius." Question Period that he would be comprehensive policy announcement the motion. Forcing a vote on the motion unveiling a climate plan ahead of the by an opposition party in Canadian meant all MPs had to stand up and be 2019 election that will meet the Paris history.” www.filipinostar.org June 2019 The North American Filipino Star 5 "In order to be certain of my evaluation of the interview of the President, I asked him Duterte says he can't ban Chinese from fishing in PH about it earlier this evening. He confirmed that indeed was what he meant," the wMANaILAt, ePhrilips pines – President Rodrigo Palace spokesman said. Duterte said on Wednesday, June 26, that Panelo even said Duterte's he could not "prohibit" or "drive away" Wednesday speech was an elaboration of Chinese fishermen from Philippine waters this stance as the Chief Executive because of a supposed agreement supposedly spoke of a "modus vivendi" between him and Chinese President Xi where China, which "claims ownership of Jinping to allow fishing rights for both their Reed Bank, by virtue of historical right" peoples. would "allow our fishermen to catch fish The President was talking about there, a place declared to be within our the Recto Bank boat sinking incident at the EEZ." time he mentioned this in his speech at the What modus vivendi on Recto anniversary of the Presidential Security Bank? But was Duterte indeed speaking of Group (PSG) on Wednesday. an agreement with Xi about Recto Bank? Recto Bank is part of the This is belied by the fact that Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone Duterte and Xi have yet to meet in person (EEZ). According to the Constitution, only after the Recto Bank incident on June 9. Xi Filipinos may fish inside the country's EEZ. was not at the Association of Southeast "Tanong sila, 'Will you allow the Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Chinese to fish?' Sabi ko, 'Of course.'‘Yan Thailand. ang pinag-usapan namin noon, kaya tayo FISHING RIGHTS. President Rodrigo Duterte continue to explain his Duterte spoke of an agreement nag-uusap eh. And that was [why] we were stance to the Recto Bank boat sinking incident. Malacañang file photo reached during a meeting with Xi. It was allowed to fish again. It was a mutual "We cannot drive them away friends, knowing that permitting their the meeting during his 2016 state visit to agreement. Sige bigayan tayo. Fish ka because they have insisted it's theirs," he fishermen to fish in our EEZ would only Beijing where he got China to allow Filipino doon, fish ako dito. Pero ang China, sabi also said. result in an unwanted hostility leading to fishermen to fish in Panatag (Scarborough) niya not – meron pa kaming ibang – kaya These were 3 quotes in the an armed confrontation," Panelo said on Shoal. sinosolo natin dito," said Duterte. Wednesday speech where Duterte Thursday, June 27. This is evident from Duterte's (They asked, 'Will you allow the maintained that the Philippines cannot Panelo also earlier "evaluated" words. Chinese to fish?' I said, 'Of course.' We stop China from fishing in its own waters. Duterte's very brief response to a question First indication that he was talking talked about that before, that's why we are But it appears the President is in an ambush interview on Monday, June of an agreement that involved Panatag was talking. And that was why we were allowed confused, as we elaborate later in this 24, which had been interpreted by some his mention of the tense 2012 standoff in to fish again. It was a mutual agreement. story. media outfits as meaning he would allow which China wrested de facto control over Okay, let's be generous with each other. Panelo's 'clarification.' Hours after Chinese to fish in Philippine waters. the shoal from the Philippines. After this You fish there, I fish here. But China said it Duterte made these remarks, Presidential In that June 24 interview, a incident, the Chinese Navy prevented has – we have others – so we took this for Spokesman Salvador Panelo clarified that journalist asked the President if he would Filipino fishermen from fishing in the area. ourselves.) the Chief Executive never meant to say he heed the request of Filipino fishermen to "In the time of Aquino – because "Ngayon, sabi nila, ‘You have to would let Chinese fish within the keep China from fishing in the Philippines' the truth is, during the time of Albert (Del ban China. I-prohibit mo.’ Kung i-prohibit Philippines' EEZ. EEZ, to which Duterte responded: "I don't Rosario) there was a stalemate. You know ko (Now, they say, 'You have to ban China. "I have evaluated that it appears think that China would do that. Why? this in the Navy. You faced off then," he Prohibit them.' If I prohibit them), how do I that what the President meant was China Because we're friends. And they are of the would not allow their nationals from fishing same view that that should not result in any enforce my desire?" Duterte said in his See Page 7 Chinese fishing speech on Wednesday. in our EEZ since they treat us as their bloody confrontation."

www.filipinostar.org June 2019 6 The North American Filipino Star konsehal sa unang distrito ng Maynila later than April 15 and convened on at nanalo siya sa edad na 24 noong May 1. Since the COMELEC has not yet Tagalog Seksyon 1998. Muli siyang nahalal noong 2001 been convened, it’s obvious we are at 2004. Habang naglilingkod siya going to be using the old FAMAS bilang konsehal ay nag-aral siya ng Constitution and Bylaws and the local legislation at local finance . FAMAS Rules and Regulations and Kumuha rin siya ng public Procedures because we have not administration sa University of the City heard of any revisions whatsoever. Opinyon/Komentaryo of Manila. Tagahanga ako ni Sinabi sa akin ni Bing Estopa, Domagoso hindi dahil artista siya kundi miembro ng bagong COMELEC, na ni Willie Quiambao sa mga ginawa niyang pagsisikap hindi totoo ang isinulat ni Parado dahil upang makaahon sa kahirapan. Isa sa nag-convened sila noong May 1. Bakit mga pinaniniwalaan niyang makapag- pinangungunahan ni Parado ang aahon sa kaniyang kahirapan ay sa bagong COMELEC? Kung ihahambing pamamagitan ng edukasyon. Nag-aral ko ang COMELEC noong 2017 kung BOBOTO PA RIN AKO SA FAMAS boto. Pagsabihan natin ang ibang “old din siya ng abogasya sa Arellano saan siya ang chairman, nakatitiyak Kamakailan ay nagising ako na timers” na huwag masyadong University at Education Executive ako na mahusay ang COMELEC itinatanong sa aking sarili kung boboto makialam sa ginagawa ng iba kung Training sa Harvard University.Taong ngayon. Maraming ginawa si Parado na o hindi ako sa FAMAS. Naalaala ko ang hindi hinihingi ang kanilang payo. 2016 nang tumakbo siya sa pagka- hindi nagustuhan nga mga kandidato nagsabi na kahit sino man ang manalo Sa Aug. 4, bumoto tayo. senador pero pumanglabinlima lamang at botante noon. Inalis niya ang ay wala namang magandang Naniniwala pa rin ako na may mga siya. Noong nakaraang May 13 ay advance voting (Ibinalik ng bagong magagawang pagbabago sa taong makagagawa ng pagbabago tinalo niya sa pagka-alkalde ang dating COMELEC ito pero ayon sa kaibigan ni asosasyon. Hindi ko siya masisisi kung pipiliin nating mabuti ang presidente ng Pilipinas na si Joseph Parado ay unconstitutional ito). Hindi pagkatapos ng sinasabing dayaan iboboto. Estrada na kabilang sa political nasunod ang takdang oras ng simula noong 2017 eleksyon at hindi MAGANDANG HALIMBAWA ANG dynasty. Kung ipagpatuloy ni ng botohan. Ang grabeng ginawa ni maipaliwanag nang mahusay kung BUHAY NG BAGONG ALKALDE Domagoso o Moreno ang mabuti Parado na naging dahilan ng bakit $953.66 lamang ang turnover sa NG MAYNILA niyang ginagawa, maaaring balang demandahan ng Samahang kasalukuyang administrasyon.Ang Hindi ako nahihiyang magsabi araw ay maging senador o presidente Makabayan at Malaya Team na kinitang membership fees sa eleksyon na nanonood ako ng pelikulang siya ng Pilipinas. Dati siyang basurero hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa tapos ay noong 2017 $21,000. Kahit ganito ang Pilipino. Sa panonod kong ito unang na ngayon ay alkalde ng Maynila. ang pag-uwi ng mga kahon ng balota nangyayari, nagdadalawang isip ako nakita ang bagong alkalde ng Maynila WALANG NILALABAG SA sa kaniyang bahay. Wala naman daw kapag nakikita ko ang ating center na na si Francisco Domagoso o dating ELECTION RULES AND sa Constitution na hindi puedeng naitayo dahil sa mga opisyal ng artistang si Isko Moreno.Lumaki siya sa REGULATIONS ANG BAGONG gawin iyon. Kung ano ang layunin ni asosasyon, miembro nito at mga Tondo. Dati siyang nangongolekta ng COMELEC Parado sa kaniyang ginawa, hindi na volunteer. Higit sa lahat, may mga mga lumang diaryo at gamit na bote Sa April-May issue ng The iyon palaisipan. Huwag naman sanang opisyal pa rin ngayon na tapat ang upang maipagbili. Kung minsan, Filipino Forum ay isinulat ni Julie gawin ng bagong COMELEC ang layuning maglingkod sa komunidad. nagpupunta siya lamayan upang Parado, 2017 COMELEC ginawa ng COMELEC chairman noon. Magalit tayo sa mga nahahalal na hindi makalibre mg pagkain. Sa lamayan chairman.”Pursuant to Article X ginagawa ang tungkulin nilang siya nadiskubre na naging daan upang (Committee) 2.3.6.1.section of the sinumpaan. Makiusap tayo sa mga alukin siyang mag-artista. Nang iwan Constitution and Bylaws, the botante na huwag ipagbili ang kanilang niya ang pag-aartista, tumakbo siyang COMELECshould be appointed no

The performers who provided the entertainment were troupers. The Patriotic Filipinos celebrate the 121st show went on as scheduled. A variety of entertainments - the recital of poems, demonstrations of sports, anniversary of Philippine Independence renditions of songs and presentations By Willie Quiambao of dances - were showcased. Since desAltphouightethethPehilipprine acian talyst for harmony and peace in our Independ ence Day is June 12, Filipinos community We should set aside our in Montreal and suburbs celebrated it differences and show that we are on June 15. In his message, Dario united to make our community strong, Boco, president of The Council of and more respected in our adopted Filipino-Canadian Associations of country. ‘United we stand, divided we Quebec, said “Philippine fall’.”

Borough Mayor Sue Montgomery(Center) with the Pamana dance troupe Mackenzie King park. After the emcees Canada is known for its acknowledged the participants that multiculturalism, Japan, Chile and included various associations and Russia proudly showed their colorful businesses, sumptuous Filipino food costumes and unique dances. Not to like lechon, adobo and pancit were be outdone was the Philippines’ re- served to the revellers. At 3:00 p.m. a known Pamana. small group of Filipinos gathered Among the federal, provincial CCFAQ officers with their invited guests who have always been together where the bust of Dr. Rizal is and municipal politicians who graced supporters of the Filipino community. Emcee: Fely Rosales-Carino erected to witness the naming of Place the occasion and congratulated the Independence is an event honoured The intermittent rain and cool Dr. Jose Rizal. Organized by the Filipinos for their patriotism and by millions of people worldwide. On breeze did not dampen the spirit of the Filipino Heritage Montreal, Council of contributions to Canada, were MP this day, members of the Filipino- patriotic Filipinos. Hundredths of them Canadian-Filipino Association of Anthony Housefather, MP Rachel Canadian community celebrate our wearing raincoats and carrying Quebec, Knights of Rizal, Montreal Bendayan, Borough Mayor Sue proud heritage that marks the highest umbrellas joined the parade which Chapter and Knights of Rizal, Montgomery, MNA David Birnbaum, value of patriotism and sacrifice for our started at 11:00 a.m. from St. Kevin St., Mackenzie Chapter, the program was EMSB Executive Director Russell country, people and our freedom. left to Lavoie St., left to la Peltrie St., held in conjunction with the Filipino Copeman and Councillor Marvin “CCFAQ continues to be the left to Westbury St. and back to the Heritage Month in June. Rotrand. www.filipinostar.org June 2019 The North American Filipino Star 7 would be a violation of the Philippines' exclusive rights. Diplomats Rappler spoke with Canadian trash from Philippines set to were not aware of any agreement with Xi where the Philippines allows Chinese TaherCarnaidvian ePressin Vancouver on Saturday fishermen to fish within its EEZ. This Last Updated Wednesd ay, June 26, 2019 would be against the Constitution and a 4:01PM EDT violation of the Philippines' Fisheries OTTAWA -- Containers of Canadian trash Code. (READ: Justice Carpio: China can't that festered in the Philippines for years fish in PH) are set to arrive home just in time to On the ground, the Philippine celebrate the country's 152nd birthday. Coast Guard (PCG) catches foreign The Anna Maersk is scheduled nationals, such as Vietnamese fishermen, to dock at the Port of Vancouver, with the from poaching in Philippine waters. In containers aboard, on Saturday, June March 2019, the Philippines and Vietnam 29. had reached a verbal agreement not to The arrival will bring nearly to a arrest the other's fishermen if they are close the nearly six-year long garbage caught in their respective fishing grounds. saga that led to a diplomatic dispute with Defense Secretary Delfin the Philippines and drew attention to the Lorenzana had said the PCG needs more growing global problem of plastic waste. boats to make it more capable of keeping It is also resurrecting calls for foreign nationals from fishing within the Canada to ban exports of waste country's EEZ. – Rappler.com altogether, an issue that is likely to come up in the fall election. China's president, other B.C. NDP MP Gord Johns has leaders in Japan for been calling for a ban on plastic waste exports for years. Conservative Leader OGS2AK0A,mJaepaent-i-nTgrads e and geopolitical Andrew Scheer's new environment tensions, and the looming threat of climate platform says a Conservative change, are on the agenda as Chinese government would ban all plastic-waste President Xi Jinping and other world leaders gather in Osaka, Japan, for a exports unless the importing nation can A Malaysian official inspects a container filled with plastic waste summit of the Group of 20 major prove the plastic will actually be shipment prior to sending it to the Westport in Port Klang, Malaysia on economies. recycled. May 28, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Vincent Thian Kathleen Ruff, founder of the said then. "Eat it if you want to." including diapers and old shoes. Those While prospects for detente in the human-rights advocacy site His threats, which garnered containers are being returned to Seattle, trade war between the world's two largest rightoncanada.ca, said Canada needs to international attention, lit a fire under the where the shipment originated, but the economies, the United States and China, show leadership and agree to an Canadian government, which shortly company that shipped them is Canadian. are a major preoccupation ahead of the amendment of the international law that after agreed not only to bring the two days of meetings that begin Friday, governs how waste can be exported. garbage back but to pay for the From Page 5 Chinese fishing many participating are calling for a broader perspective in tackling global The Basel Convention, which transportation. said in Filipino. crises. came into force in 1992, requires Canada nevertheless missed "When they got there, he said, "This will be a difficult G20, there informed consent before a developed the May 15 deadline, prompting Duterte 'Okay, let's leave.' China did not leave. are global challenges to be met, we need nation can export hazardous waste to a to recall the Philippines' ambassador and Then in between those years, our to step up to avoid the climate threats ... developing country. The proposed consuls general from Canada. fishermen could not fish there," continued reform the World Trade Organization and amendment would bar the export of The garbage eventually left the Duterte. prepare for the digital revolution," Donald hazardous waste entirely, with or without Philippines on June 1 and was It was after this recollection of Tusk, president of the European Union consent. transferred to the Anna Maersk in Taiwan events about Panatag that Duterte Council said at a meeting with Japanese Canada has resisted the on June 8 before beginning its voyage mentioned the meeting where China Prime Minister Shinzo Abe amendment and was silent on the matter back across the Pacific Ocean. agreed to let Filipino fishermen fish in .He noted the summit came at a Canada is spending $1.14 during recent meetings about the Panatag. time when international tensions were million for the shipping costs and convention in Switzerland. An official with "Now, when I went there, he (Xi) growing, for example, over Iran's nuclear another $375,000 for the garbage to be Environment Canada said Canada said – I brought all my problems. 'So what deal and trade between the United States burned in a Vancouver-area incinerator. originally supported a proposal to ban about my fishermen? They'll go hungry. and China The Philippines is now exports of waste meant for final disposal Can you not just reconsider for reasons of President Donald Trump was due -- such as in landfills or incinerators -- but considering an outright ban on the humanitarian?'" said Duterte. to arrive later Thursday, and to meet with won't support a prohibition on the export import of foreign plastics, one of a "He (Xi) said, 'Okay, slowly.' So Xi on Saturday as the G20 meetings of recyclables because there are both number of Asian nations that have grown they're able to go in. Xi Jinping told me – conclude. environmental and economic benefits to weary of being the dumping ground for me, Año, Delfin, all of them were there in Xi was also expected to hold talks having global recycling operations. the world's waste. front – it was a bilateral," he continued. with Abe, seeking a breakthrough after The Basel ban meetings came The global plastics issue has been "So now, we are allowed to years of strain over territorial disputes. It is in April, just as the refuse dispute with heightened since China, once the world's fish...We cannot drive them away because his first visit to Japan since he became the Philippines was heating up. The largest importer of plastic waste intended they have insisted it's theirs," said Duterte. communist China's top leader in 2013. Canadian garbage arrived there in 2013 for recycling, closed its doors to the So what does he mean? Did A visit by Xi to North Korea last and 2014 falsely labelled as plastics for material in January 2018, citing too much Duterte mix up an agreement with China week raised hopes for some movement in recycling, but inspections revealed two- contamination of the materials. to allow fishermen of both countries to fish the impasse with the U.S. over thirds of the contents were regular trash, Thousands of tonnes of waste, in Panatag Shoal (Scarborough Shoal) Pyongyang's nuclear program. Trump also including dirty diapers, kitchen waste mostly from Europe and North America, with an agreement to allow fishermen of is due to visit South Korea after leaving and electronic garbage. needed to seek out new markets and both countries to fish in Recto Bank? Japan, raising speculation there may be Canada had no legal means six were redirected to Vietnam, Thailand and Or is he saying that because more news on Korean issues during his years ago to compel the Canadian Malaysia. Unscrupulous companies China allowed Filipinos to fish in Panatag Asian travels. company that exported the waste to popped up promising proper disposal or Shoal, he can't stop Chinese fishermen Trump has at times found himself bring it back to Canada, and tried to recycling but actually ended up burning from fishing in Recto Bank as a kind of at odds with other leaders in such negotiate with the Philippines to dispose or just dumping the waste when it quid pro quo? international events, particularly on issues of it locally. Some of it was dealt with that arrived, adding to both air and land In terms of the 2016 Hague such as Iran, climate change and trade. way, in 2015, but Philippine environment pollution in countries that struggle to ruling, Philippine fishing rights in Panatag Abe has sought to make the groups objected and the disposal was manage their own waste. Shoal are different from Philippine fishing Osaka summit a landmark for progress on abandoned. Since the Philippine garbage rights in Recto Bank. environmental issues, including climate In 2016 a Philippine court situation gained international attention, T he ruling declared Panatag Shoal change. French President Emannuel ordered the garbage returned to Canada both Malaysia and Indonesia have as a common fishing ground for Chinese Macron reinforced that message during a and the two countries established a indicated they wanted to return garbage and Filipinos, even if the shoal is within state visit to Tokyo on Wednesday, where working group in 2018 to try to reach a to Canada that showed up their shores. the Philippines' EEZ. he described climate change as a "red conclusion. Indonesia's Waste and Thus, the ruling means the line" issue for endorsing a G-20 But in April, President Rodrigo Hazardous Waste Management Philippines really can't keep Chinese communique. Duterte grew tired of waiting and Directorate General Secretary Sayid fishermen away from Panatag Shoal. "It's the moment to be truly in time threatened to send the containers back Muhadhar said earlier this month five But Recto Bank is different. in the face of history and to fulfil our to Canada himself if the Canadian containers sent to the port of Surabaya The Hague ruling expressly responsibility," Macron said. "I will not sign government didn't act by May 15. were labelled as paper for recycling but declared Recto Bank as part of Philippine if we don't go further in our ambition about "Prepare a grand reception," he were heavily contaminated with garbage waters. Fishing in the area by the Chinese climate change. That would mean all those summits are for nothing." www.filipinostar.org June 2019 8 The North American Filipino Star status quo. Human resources often gets a Expansion of corporate wellness programs bad rep for being resistant to change, Corporate health and wellness and being attached to the traditional has become huge business over the last ways of doing things. However, the non- decade or so, and it’s only growing. digital route is no longer an option. HR Though corporate wellness programs got professionals must be adept at working their start as a cost-saving measure to with digital tools to survive in the field. reduce corporate insurance premiums, From applicant tracking systems, to the sector has taken on a life of its own. learning management systems to talent Today, corporate wellness programs management systems, HR tech is the have evolved to be less about cost- future of the industry. As HR processes saving and more about helping migrate online and companies take employees live healthier, more productive advantage of the efficiency offered by lives. That positivity feeds into happy, tech like AI and machine learning, HR healthy workplaces and loyal employees. professionals will need to stay one step There’s no shortage of creative ahead to remain in-demand. Updating corporate policies for a changing world ways to implement health and wellness Many other HR processes are Just a handful of years ago Diversity and inclusion take policies. Stock the break room with being digitized to streamline them and #MeToo wasn’t a global phenomenon. centre stage healthy snacks for employees to munch free up HR’s time for value-added tasks. Cannabis wasn’t even close to becoming Diversity in all its forms has on. Provide active work options such as From tools that automate scheduling and legal. Immigration wasn’t such a fraught jumped to the forefront of the cultural standing desks and exercise balls in conducting interviews, to tech that topic. Artificial intelligence was more sci- zeitgeist. From racial and cultural place of chairs. Allow employees to take performs background and reference fi than a realistic consideration. Our diversity, to gender equality, to LGBTQ advantage of flexible work hours and checks without human interaction, many world has changed a lot in a very short representation, to accessibility for people catch a yoga class during their lunch HR tasks are being automated by artificial time. HR departments must navigate all with disabilities, the last few years have hour. Also, don’t forget about mental intelligence. And with AI only getting these changes from a corporate shone a spotlight on how far we have to health! Provide counseling and support smarter and more reliable, expect to see perspective. Organizational interests go to achieve inclusivity and diversity for employees who are going through more repetitive, manual tasks replaced need to be protected, but so do the that’s reflective of our complex society. tough times. Provide an open and honest with technology in the future. These health, safety and best interests of From the depressingly low number of forum for employees to discuss issues changes can be positive in that they employees. HR must be the standard women in leadership roles, to the sexist that plague many working people like ensure consistency, eliminate bias, and bearers and ensure that corporate culture propagated by some tech stress, burnout, and depression. provide a faster turnaround, ultimately policies are reflective of our modern startups, to the lack of visible minorities Health and wellness initiatives improving the candidate experience. In reality. and LGBTQ represented in popular have become a key benefit in today’s the coming year, one of the biggest What’s acceptable at work and media, more than a few high-profile competitive market for talent. Rest challenges HR professionals will face is what isn’t in 2019? In many ways, it’s up examples of what not to do have assured that if you’re not on the ensuring they have the right tools and HR to HR to set and reinforce the guidelines emerged. bandwagon, employees will have no tech in place to remain competitive. that define company culture. Do you Many of the conversations problem finding someone who is. When Training and processes will also need to promote a gender-balanced culture about diversity focus on representation your employees feel that you care about be adapted to account for technology. where both men and women feel safe in popular culture, but representation is their health and wellbeing, they return Addressing the changing structure of work and respected? What’s your policy on needed in workplaces, too. There are that loyalty and dedication in spades. The standard 9 to 5 workday is consuming cannabis? What constitutes many ways HR can take action to build Ignore employee health, and you risk slowly but surely eroding. As the appropriate use of smartphones and inclusive policies that promote diversity: burnt out employees who are just going capabilities of digital technology expand, social media in the workplace? Are your eliminate hiring biases that put someone through the motions and desperate for a flexible work situations have become hiring practices fair and unbiased? Do out of the running for a job based on their respite from the stress and pressure, more mainstream than ever. they lead to hires that accurately reflect race, gender, physical capabilities, which leads them to look elsewhere for a Collaborative tools and the constant all of Canada’s diverse residents? These accent, or other superficial traits; healthier work situation. connectedness of email, document are some of the questions that HR encourage more women and visible storage and video conferencing make it departments need to be asking and minorities to get into traditionally white, Desire for trust and authenticity in employer branding possible to get work done from anywhere planning for in 2019. male-dominated industries; or make it Trust in corporations is eroding. at any time. It’s possible to work from just It’s not enough to deal with easier for underrepresented groups The ubiquity of internet and social media about anywhere in the world with a sensitive situations as they come down develop the skills they need to advance has saturated our lives with marketing decent internet connection. the pipeline. Policies and guidelines into executive and leadership roles, to images and PR pushed by companies. From coworking spaces, to need to be in place to ensure name a few. We’ve grown cynical to brand messages. remote working, to allowing employees consistency and objectiveness. In many Though awareness about the With distrust and disengagement at an the flexibility to set their own schedules, cases, outdated corporate policies need need for diversity is at an all-time high, all-time high, authenticity has become an it’s never been more socially acceptable to be updated and modernized to reflect there’s still a long way to go when it important way to make brand messages to reject the status quo of a 9 to 5. It’s not our current reality. It’s not good enough comes to taking measurable action. As stand out, particularly when it comes to just trendy startups that are embracing to say ‘this is the way we’ve always done gatekeepers who frequently oversee attracting talent. For employer branding this trend, either. Companies of all sizes things’ and turn a blind eye to how much hiring decisions and shape corporate messages to resonate they need to feel and in all industries are finding that the world has changed. In 2019, HR will social responsibility policies, HR true and align with your values. flexible work options are one of the most need to take a hard look at how their departments must be at the forefront of People no longer want to work attractive benefits they can offer to lure in policies are serving them and their these conversations and the fight for for a slick corporate brand that was top talent who have their pick of employees, and be open to making more inclusive workplaces and hiring cooked up in a board room with the sole employers. This perk is especially changes that better serve both practices, even when it means asking purpose of appealing to the widest coveted by Millennials and Gen Zers, employees and companies. tough questions and challenging the possible audience. They want a real who increasingly value freedom and representation of who you are and what work-life balance over traditional perks you stand for. They want to work for a such as an important-sounding title or a company that stands for something that raise. they can relate to and get behind. That’s Flexibility affords better work-life particularly true for Canada’s youngest balance, and that’s a perk that appeals to working generations: Millennials and everyone. A parent with young kids can Generation Z, who are far more likely work around their kids’ school schedule. than their parents to prioritize working for A homeowner who needs to be around to a company that aligns with their values. have a pipe repaired can work from home Cold, corporate brands without that day. A young professional focused an ounce of personality are being on their health can take an hour in the shunned in favour of companies that afternoon to attend a kickboxing class. have something to say on social issues. That’s the great thing about flexible Perhaps it’s the environment. Maybe it’s working solutions: they adapt to the early education. Or maybe it’s poverty, needs of each individual employee, so diversity, or health. Whatever mantle you they’re always relevant. As more and take up, it’s important to choose issues more companies realize that employees that have a real connection to your want flexibility built into their schedules, business. Talking the talk isn’t enough; it’s becoming a standard rather than the you need to walk the walk, too. That exception. Companies and HR means dedicating employee time, professionals need to be able to address advertising dollars, or actively raising their flexible work policies. awareness. Being active and having a Source: Randstad real connection to the cause is essential. Growing reliance on digital technology www.filipinostar.org June 2019 The North American Filipino Star 9

Wishing everyone from the Filipino community a happy Independence Day and a happy Heritage month!

Nous souhaitons à toutes les personnes de la communauté philippine une joyeuse journée de l’Indépendance et un Mois extraordinaire!

Salamat sa inyong lahat. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!

TRÈS HON. Justin Trudeau Frank Baylis Rachel Bendayan Anju Dhillon Fayçal El-Khoury HON. Marc Garneau MP / Député MP / Député MP / Députée MP / Députée MP / Député MP / Député Papineau Pierrefonds – Dollard Outremont Dorval – Lachine – LaSalle Laval – Les Îles Notre-Dame-de-Grâce – Westmount [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (514) 277-6020 (514) 624-5725 (514)-736-2727 (514) 639-4497 (450) 689-4594 (514) 283-2013

Anthony Housefather HON. Mélanie Joly Emmanuella Lambropoulos HON. David Lametti Alexandra Mendès Marc Miller MP / Député MP / Députée MP / Députée MP / Député MP / Députée MP / Député Mount Royal / Mont-Royal Ahuntsic-Cartierville Saint-Laurent LaSalle – Émard – Verdun Brossard – Saint-Lambert Ville-Marie – Le Sud-Ouest – Île-des-Soeurs [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (514) 283-0171 (514) 383-3709 (514) 335-6655 (514) 363-0954 (450) 466-6872 (514) 496-4885

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L to R: James de la Paz, Hector Racuya, Deputy Commander KOR. Flor Dumandan (wearing a baseball cap) requested to have a souvenir Rowena Racuya, Dario Boco, Pedro Danzil and Dante Tabamo. Photo photo of the Place Jose Rizal Marker with Councilor and Mrs. Marvin taken after the parade during the 121st anniversary celebration at Rotrand, and Zenaida Kharroubi is happy to grant her request. MacKenzie King Park, June 15, 2019l organized by CCFAQ.

The installation of the Place Jose Rizal Marker ceremony with The Panday Tinig Choral Ensemble singing the National invited guests and members of the Knights of Rizal, June 15, Anthems of the Philippines and Canada during the installation of 2019 at 2:00 P.M. Emcee: Amy Manon-og. the Place Jose Rizal marker.

5th Annual Presentation of the D’Arcy-McGee National Assembly The Filipino Heritage Montreal Committee headed by Al Abdon, Citizenship Medals, June 3, 2019. Medal winners are: Lilia Chairman, and Bert Abiera, Vice-Chairman were invited to the Esguerra, Dan Philip and Maximilien Polak. MNA David Birnbaum CDN-NDG Borough Council meeting on June 3, 2019 to witness (seated in the middle) is flanked by some Filipino community the passing of the Resolution moved by Councilors Marvin leaders wearing Filipiniana attire. Rotrand and Lionel Perez thanking the Committee for their work. June 2019 The North American Filipino Star 11 Côte-des-NeigesCôte-des-NNei – Notre-Dame-de-GrâceNotre-Damme-

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Fely Rosales Carino with other offerers in the Eucharistic Mass held at St. Joseph’s Oratory, June 21, 2019. (Photo: Delsys)

www.filipinostar.org 12 June 2019 The North American Filipino Star How to Cook Tinumok (Shrimp Mixture Wrap in Taro Leaves) Ingredients 25 pcs gabi leaves Your healthcomplamining aof ptroftuseharir sloss after 2 cups gata (coconut cream) severe caloric restriction. Weight loss 2 Tbsp. bagoong alamang between 26 – 34lbs was reported. salt and pepper to taste Twenty-five to 36% of the hair strands Filling: were observed to be in the inactive ½ kilo shrimps telogen phase. One of the patients ¼ kilo flaked fish described being on a 500 calorie fasting 150 gms onion diet for four weeks from a popular 100 gms minced ginger weight loss clinic. 1 kilo buko meat, chopped Severe caloric restriction is a Instructions known trigger for alopecia. There are How to cook Tinumok other nutritional triggers a well. Mix together alt ingredients of filling. Deficiencies in iron, zinc, protein, Seafood Recipes Wash gabi leaves and wipe to remove essential fatty acids, vitamin D and excess water. rarely biotin can all cause profuse hair Put 30 gms of filling in the middle of shedding. Digestive problems where gabi leaf. there's significant malabsorption or Fold both ends of leaf and tie with a pancreatic disease can also precipitate hair loss. In addition, many medications thread to secure it. are known to contribute to alopecia: In a pan, arrange wrapped filled gabi oral contraceptives, androgens, leaves. retinoids, beta-blockers, angiotensin Add bagoong alamang on top and 2 Is hair loss associated with converting enzyme inhibitors, cups gata. rapid weight loss? There are several triggers for anticonvulsants, antidepressants, Bring to a boil over low heat until hair loss, also known as alopecia, and anticoagulants heparin & warfarin cooked. Dash with salt and pepper. nutritional triggers are indeed among (Coumadin) and of course How to Cook Afritadang Tahong To serve, add 2 tablespoons of thick Serves: 6 servings them. Furthermore, in the medical chemotherapeutic agents (cancer coconut cream. Ingredients literature there are reports of alopecia drugs). 1½ kilo tahong (or mussels) after drastic reductions in caloric intake. Chemotherapeutic agents or In the 1970's the Journal of the 200 grams potatoes, sliced and fried exposure to poisonous substances can American Medical Association 200 grams Baguio beans, cut induce such a toxic insult to the hair published an article in which a doctor dagonally matrix that they abruptly arrest the hair's gave details about abundant hair loss 2 tsp. ginger juice growth phase resulting in total hair loss. observed in some of his patients. These 4 cloves garlic, crushed Stress both physiological and patients had completed what is 1 medium size onion, chopped emotional can result in alopecia as well. described as 'vigorous' weight loss ¼ cup cooking oil Medical conditions such as dermatitis, programs where they were essentially 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips high fever, polycystic ovary syndrome, on crash diets. The chronic systemic illness, 8 ounce can tomato sauce patients reported losing between 26 to 1 cup mussel broth (liquid from boiled hypothyroidism,hyperthyroidism, 54lbs. autoimmune diseases, hemorrhage and tahong) Pinangat na Pompano Within 2 to 5 months after 1 Tbsp. bread crumbs surgical trauma are well known triggers. Ingredients starting the diets, the patients were 1 Tbsp. ground fried or toasted Although childbirth is not 2 pieces whole Golden pompano, observed to have between 25% to 50% necessarily stressful for every woman, peanuts cleaned and gutted of their hair in the telogen or inactive the hormonal changes can provoke 2 tsp. salt salt and pepper to taste stage. hair shedding for up to 4 months. In ¼ tsp. MSG 1 tablespoon canola oil To understand what this most cases it is possible for the hair to 4 tsp. liquid from annato (soak 1 Tbsp. 1 onion, peeled and chopped means, lets take a quick look at three grow back. However to achieve annato or atsuete in 5 tsp. warm 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced basic stages of a hair's lifecycle. The regrowth the triggers must be identified, water) 1 thumb-size ginger, peeled and first stage is the growth stage which can removed or treated. With respect to Instructions minced last for several years. When the hair nutritional triggers, this means the Soak the mussels or tahong in water 2 large Roma tomatoes, chopped strand stops growing but remains in the nutritional deficiencies need to be to remove the debris inside for a few 1 tablespoon fish sauce hair follicle, it is inactive. This is called reversed. Regrowth is usually noted 3 to hours. 2 cups water the telogen stage. Typically hair will 6 months after the triggers have been Then clean and trim the fibrous 1 tablespoon tamarind powder remain in this stage for 2 to three removed. However it can take 12 to 18 clumps of hair and wash in running months before the last stage. The final months for the improvement in the hair's water. stage is exogen. Exogen simply means Instructions appearance to be visually significant. Boil tahong in 2 cups water for 2 the hair strand falls out. So hair goes Wash pompano inside and out and Ideally dieters should aim to maintain minutes or until the shell opens. through a growth phase, an inactive pat dry. Cut into half, if desired, and their hair volume while losing weight. Remove the meat from shell and set phase and then it falls out. season with salt to taste and pepper to Avoid nutritional deficiencies and aim to aside. Under normal circumstances taste. lose weight at a healthy rate. Although Saute garlic, onions and tahong. Add 85% to 90% of your hair should be in In a wide pan over medium heat, heat hair loss is reversible thereversal ginger juice and stir cook for a few the growth phase. In other words, only oil. Add onions, garlic, and ginger and process is slow. For many people this seconds. 10% - 15% of your hair should be in the cook, stirring regularly, until softened. can be a source of stress. Pour tomato sauce, mussel or tahong inactive telogen phase. Add tomatoes and cook, mashing with broth and annato liquid. The patients who were on the back of a spoon, until they begin For more information or for references, Add vegetable and season with MSG crash diets had up to 5 times more hair to soften and release juices. visit www.nutrilogiq.net and salt then simmer for 3 minutes. in the inactive phase. This is why these Add fish sauce and continue to cook, Add peanuts, bread crumbs and patients experienced what was References: stirring occasionally, for about 1 potatoes then mix to combine all the described as profuse hair loss. JAMA. 1976 Jun 14;235(24):2622-3. minute. ingredients. Another doctor wrote the editor Arch Dermatol. 1975 Jul;111(7):930. Add water and bring to a boil for about Simmer for 5 minutes more until the of the Archives of Dermatology Cleve Clin J Med. 2009 Jun;76(6):361-7. 2 to 3 minutes or until tomatoes are potatoes are cooked. describing cases of patients completely softened. Serve hot. Add tamarind powder and stir until dissolved. Add fish in a single layer. Lower heat and cover. Continue to cook for about 10 to 15 minutes or cooked through and liquid is reduced. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot. June 2019 The North American Filipino Star 13 a Spring Dance Party last June 8 at 6767 aperitif, Emcee Virgilio Pablo had Cote des Neiges. TAMS President Mel everybody’s attention with his baritone Domingo welcomed the guests then voice. After the National Anthems, Valent Lloyd Hughes gave the Francis Apgao (FCAWI Vice President Invocation. Entertainment included and officer-in-charge) welcomed the ‘Paris Boulevard’–Ballet I, ‘Perm’-Jazz2, visitors. Reverend Father Vince Jimenez and ‘Be Still’, all dance-ballet followed with the Invocation. After interpretations by budding young artistic dinner, Raquel Endozo entertained with dancers Jessica, Valerie, and Sheena. a vocal solo. Then the Pamana Dance Social Good food, good music, and good line Troupe, skillfully performed “Kadal dancing were the order of the night! Tajo” and “B’laan”, with their usual Tidbits TAMS officers for 2019-2021 are: Mel authenticity and originality. Dancing Domingo (President), Connie was in earnest and was only interrupted Fernandez (Vice-Pres), Tina Datu Lee when Bonie Lingon introduced the Fely Rosales Cariño (Adviser for Operations), Remy Guest Speaker, Ms. Greg Marie C. Domingo (Director for Elections), Marino (First Secretary and Consul, Finally, the tentacles of winter is given to Trans Liganor QACFT President Coralene Remegio (Secretary), Philippine Embassy, Ottawa) who just a memory. Say hello to summer! 2016-2018. It is a well-deserved award, Christine Perena (Admin. Assistant), represented Her Excellency Petronila Barbecue time! But let’s go back a bit Trans, and everyone agrees! The Danny Valdez (Treasurer), Jeff Garcia, Philippine Ambassador to and not forget the important May Kababaihang Bisaya performing artists Amameda (Auditor), Julie Sumague Canada. And a sweet surprise was the celebrations. First, is the fundraising (Rosette Pama, Marjorie Cezar, Lyn (Financial Verifier), Angelo Santos warm greetings from friends I haven’t party at 6767 Cotes des Neiges thrown Lopez, and Linda Alburo) captured the (Business Manager), Eddie Valdez seen for a while: FCAWI President Ador by the Knights of Rizal (KOR) audience’s heart with their performance (Events Coordinator), Jeffrey Perena & Virgie Bulosan, Pros & Gloria spearheaded by Sir Gerry Danzil, of ‘Lintik na Pag-ibig’ folkdance! (Information Systems Officer ), Amy Martinez, Francis & Au Apgao, Dr. Flor Commander, Montreal Chapter. A To complete the names of Galamay (PRO), Valent Llyod Hughes & Pat Rosario, and Andy & Yoly swarm of KOR members were in winners of the Literary Contest held (Inter-Community Coordinator), Atendido. attendance. As usual, food was in earlier, the following earned their awards Elizabeth Asuncion (Socio-Economic), The following morning, June 9, abundance and guests danced ‘til with flying colors for Poetry Recitation: and Judy Fernando (Youth Coordinator). 2017, FCAWI invited the Filipino closing time. Rondell Talabocon (2nd runner-up), Last June 9, the Olympia Heritage Montreal committee. The Association of Filipino Zane Agbayani (1st runner-up), and Reception Hall at St. Jean Blvd in DDO An Eucharastic Mass was held Seniors of Montreal (AFSM) held its “I Angel Celine Fernandez (Champion). was the venue of a Dinner-Dance thrown at the St. Joseph’s Oratory on Friday, Love You Mom” party at St. Kevin’s For Declamation, Frances Ramos (3rd by the Seniors of the West Island and June 21, 2019 to express thanksgiving . Parish Social Hall on Cotes des Neiges, runner-up), Nashelle Hernandez (2nd Suburbs (SWIS), marking the 121st Father Nicolas Sengson (SVD), from starting with the usual Parade of Colors runner-up), Neslyn Banggiwak (1st anniversary celebration of Philippine Tarlac, presided over the mass. An followed by the singing of the National runner-up), and Emmanuel Agbayani Independence. After the rendition of the accomplished musician, he composed Anthems. Lyn Lopez gave the (Champion). The Champion in High National Anthems, courtesy of J Den’s “Lualhati”, one of the songs in the mass. Invocation. AFSM President William School Oration is Carl Matthew. Dennis Mayuga, event chairpersons Father Sengson touched our hearts Fabia welcomed the guests. Pepe and Congratulations for a job well done! Elvie Maximo and Lita Bote welcomed when he described our journey (ating Norma Carbon contributed very Jewel Gonzales assisted her Dad as an the guests. Josie Manuel gave the pinagdaanan) from the Philippines to beautiful flowers while Fe Fabia made Emcee. For a very successful party Invocation then Lydia Fielding here. Listening to him, it felt like I wasn’t her signature cupcakes. Lolit Rimbao enjoyed, by the children, parents, and introduced the Guest of Honor, Mr. my old self; I was transported back to led the line dancing. The highlight of guests, let’s congratulate President Francisco Noel Fernandez III, Deputy that time when I was a little girl in the the party was the presentation of the Bing Estopa, Joseph Gonzales, and the Chief of Missions, Philippines Embassy, Philippines going to my church, my birthday celebrants by Rosie San, Mrs. Executive Board! Ottawa, Ontario. He delivered a brief school, to the market and feeding our AFSM Philippine Independence 2018. Montreal (FHM) Chairman Al but important message about the chickens and pigs. Among the They were serenaded by Alain Abdon, Federation of Filipino Canadian Philippines. Jeannette Perignon concelebrants were Father Frank Chabonneau. Any AFSM party is made Associations of Quebec (FFCAQ) introduced another guest speaker, Mr. Alvarez (PME), Father Sarinmuthu memorable with the able leadership of President Minda Mazzone, and yours Frank Baylis, MP Pierrefonds-Dollard, Yesappan (HGN), Father Thomas husband and wife William & Nene Fabia truly were invited to a picnic held at the who briefed the crowds on some Gomez (CSC), Father Claude Cruz with the help of the Executive Board. Olympic Park in Pointe Claire. projects being done in his riding. Lolit (CGC). Deacon Pete Tapia of St. Luke’s The party ended with the presentation of June 2, 2019 – Though weather Odulio introduced the Honorary Guest church was also in attendance. the “Mother of the Year 2019”, Mel was bad and ‘’barré’’ signs were Speaker, DDO Mayor Alex Bottausci . Included in the organizing committee Amore by President Fabia and “Mother everywhere, opening day at 6767 Cote After the speakers and the were Aurora Osdon (whose leadership of the Year 2017,“ Presy Andal. Des Neiges went relatively well. Emcees entertainment numbers, line dancing and organizational skills are well-known May 25, 2019 was a red-letter Edith Fedalizo and Jeannette Perignon dominated almost the entire evening! to all), Melle Lugod (who expertly day for the officers and members of the followed the program closely. Panday Due to good food and inviting music, all monitored the order of servers), Mila Quebec Association of Canadian Tinig sang the anthems and also the beautiful people in attendance Osdon (who choreographed the songs Filipino Teachers (QACFT). It was the “Madaling Araw”. Rondell Tolobocon enjoyed the night! Elvi Maximo created and dance). The Jubilee Song was 23rd anniversary of its founding. led Panunumpa sa Watawat (Allegiance the decorative flower centerpieces. performed by children from St. Kevin QACFT President Elvira Estopa and her to the Flag). Vice Chairman Bert Abiera Connie Fabro and Roger Ajero were and other parishes. Mario Balan (South board decided to celebrate at the welcomed the guests. The opening was diligently on the floor manning the ship Shore) directed the choir and Gerard Holiday Inn on 6500 Cote de Liesse, made memorable by the presence of to keep it smooth sailing. And thanks to Roque delivered ‘The Intentions’. Montreal. Emcee Joseph Gonzales municipal and federal officials: Lionel Manny Fausto for being my co-host Other participants were FHM Chairman (QCAFT President 2012-2014) opened Perez (Councilor, Darlington District), again this year. And here are the new Al Abdon, Mrs Nathalie Pelausa, Dr. the celebration and greeted the guests. Anthony Housefather (MP Mount Royal), set of SWIS officers for 2019-2021: Ermy Pelausa, Ramon & Esther Vicente After the anthems, Glenn Opendo Frank Baylis (MP Pierrefond-Dollard), Connie Fabro (Chairman), Lolita Odulio of West Island, Fruan Tabamo (Pastoral delivered the Invocation. Before dinner, Rachel Bendayan (MP Outremont), (Vice Chairman), Evangeline Salvador Assistant of the Filipino Catholic we saw intermissions unlike others ... David Birnbaum (MNA, D’Arcy McGee), (Secretary), Lucy Salazar (Asst. Mission), Sister Grace Salvana (SPC), due to the truism that education starts and Pierre Arcand (MNA Mont-Royal- Secretary), Theodora Isada (Treasurer), Zenaida Kharroubi (Owner and Director from an early age, the entertainers were Outremont). All gave short messages, Celestina Dagsaan (Auditor), Edith of Gilmore College International as one young and talented and delivered their as did FHM Chairman Al Abdon. Valenzuela (Assistant Auditor), Elvira of the two teachers represented in the masterpieces with feeling and Entertainment numbers Maximo (PRO), Anita Poitras (PRO), offering), QACFT Past President Trans conviction. Performers were Angel included Harana scenes by FCCSS, Roger Ajero (Adviser), and Dr. Jean & Liganor, Cora Abdon, (President of the Celine Fernandez (Champion in Poetry Filipino Martial Arts Exhibition by Chris Paz Viloria (Honorary Lifetime Advisers). Filipino Nurses Association of Quebec), Recitation), Emmanuel Agbayani Bautista, parade of Filipino costumes by Here are the Board of Directors: Fely Mr. & Mrs. Ed Vasquez (Fiesta Filipino (Champion in Declamation), and Carl Mrs. Philippines Montreal, dance Rosales-Carino (Speaker of the Board), Bakery owners), yours truly as one of Matthew Cabinbin (Champion in performance by Munting Mutya and Enrique Bas, Cesar Bayan, Emelita the two teachers that made an offering Oration). Not to be outdone, the QACFT Munting Lakan, and a special folk Bayan, Lydia Fielding, Pete Izon, Andy and many others too numerous to Executive Board exhibited grace in their dance by FHM Auxiliary Dance Group. Odulio, Delfina Palma, Jeanette mention. According to Father Thomas, performance of two folkdances which Emcees Edith & Jeannette announced Perignon, Flor Rillo, and Roger about two thousand people were in the was much appreciated. Who could the closing of the party with some Sandoval (Directors). Basilica during the Eucharistic Mass. imagine that their folkdance in the snacks that rounded off the launching of Also to be reckoned with was May The Lord bless you and elementary grades in the Philippines are the Filipino Heritage Month in Canada the Filipino Canadian Association of keep you and give you peace! Until now again being performed way past by the Montreal community. 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Kris Bernal wants to be recognized as by Archie Liao an “award-winning aincourtcoruntery. Itswill sgive”them more understanding at the same time, ‘Wowowin’ video makikita nila, kung ano ba talaga ang nasa likod ng isyu ng drugs, o kung goes viral after boy ano ang nangyayari, paano ba contestant greets kumkalat iyon at sino ba talaga ang dapat pagkatiwalaan. Iyon ang ico- fans of rival ‘It’s cover ng movie,” sey niya. Showtime’ Hindi rin daw siya iyong tipo na mahilig makisawsaw sa isyu ng pulitika. “Kasi, I’m not that type of person na may pinapanigan. Kumbaga, sabi ko nga, dapat intindihin natin ang situation ng isang tao at iyong side ng isang tao. I’m not saying that I’m pro or against but we don’t know din naman kasi what’s the real story behind the news. Hindi naman Willie Revillame natin alam kung ano ang nasa likod ng Kris Bernal lahat. Hindi naman natin alam kung A “Wowowin” video has been Dream project para sa Kapuso lagi kaming tumatakas ni Jake. ano kung ano iyong pinapalabas sa TV making rounds online after social media users found it funny when a kid actress na si Kris Bernal ang kanyang Napaghandaan ko naman dahil o kung ano ba iyong tinatago nila,” role sa pelikulang “KontrAdiksyon” na basically I go to the gym weekly and bulalas niya. contestant of the show said he idinirehe ni Njel de Mesa at iprinudyus physically fit naman ako. I don’t think Hirit pa niya, eye opener daw idolized Kapamilya actors Ronnie ng Bell Films, ang movie production there’s gonna be a problem in those sa kanya ang pelikula dahil marami Alonte and Coco Martin. arm ng Universal Records. action scenes,but so far, I don’t have siyang na-realize habang ginagawa ito. In the video, TV host Willie Ayon pa sa kanya, kakaibang those punches, those kicks na mag- “ The script kasi ,let me Revillame was interviewing a grade Kris ang mapapanood ng mga fans at aksyon. Most of the scenes, talagang understand parang… huwag kang one student named Jed in the Willie of followers niya. tumatakbo kami kasi we’re running maging one-sided. The script kasi Fortune segment. First time rin daw niyang from people na gusto kaming hulihin. was very compelling and very Willie asked Jed what he gaganap bilang isang babaeng Hahabulin kasi kami ng mga pulis at emotional siya. Tinuruan niya ako na wanted to become when he grows up. sangkot sa illegal drug syndicate na mga tao sa government. So, pure intindihin din iyong side ng ibang tao. The boy said he wanted to become a hinahabol ng mga pulis. running lang siya,” lahad niya. Though, for me, if you ask me, I’m still pilot or an actor. “Hindi ko nga alam kung Bago raw niya tinanggap ang against it but we should understand Revillame was taken aback handa na ang tao kasi, ito talaga, role, ipinaliwanag daw mabuti sa each other’s situations. May kanya- when the kid started name-dropping intense and not just iyong eksena na kanya ang role niya. kanya tayong buhay, may kanya-kanya celebrities from the rival TV network, involved sa drugs kundi pati iyong tayong responsibilities in life. May ABS-CBN. mga scenes, mga love scenes at mga kanya-kanya tayong dreams. Intindihin “Sinong paborito mong sexy scenes. Minsan naka-lingerie na lang natin, kung paano tayo artista?” Willie askAed Jed, who then lang ako. Tumatakbo akong mag-isa makakapag-provide sa family answered: “Si Cardo po,” which drew na naka-bra at pants lang. So, hindi ko natin,and kung paano maa-achieve laughter from the audience. alam kung paano ako tatanggapin ng ang dreams natin,” ani Kris. Willie asked again, “Sino si mga tao for that. I guess, it’s Gayunpaman, hindi raw niya Cardo?” something that would excite people sinusuportahan ang anumang uri ng “’Yung magaling po then and look forward to see. At saka, karahasan o paglabag sa karapatang- magbaril,” Jed replied, referring to I guess , if I could pull off a character pantao pagdating sa pagsugpo ng Coco Martin‘s character as Cardo na may angas at bad na ako ay problema ng droga sa bansa. Dalisay in “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano.” makikilala bilang versatile actress. “I’m not supportive of people Willie asked the six-year-old Hindi ko naman tatanggapin ito kung who use drugs and I’m against that. boy again who is his favorite celebrity hindi ako macha-challenge. I’m still Anything related to drugs,I’m against it apart from Cardo, to which the after na makilala ako as a versatile and I’m firm about that decision,” contestant answered, “Ronnie Alonte deklara niya. “Pero siyempre, ang actress.I’m still after that,” pahayag po,” another actor from rival ABS- buhay ay buhay. It’s something na niya. CBN. hindi mo sasayangin. If you could live Wish din niya na maging daan “Bakit dito ka sumali?” Willie “Binigyan nila ako ng longer,we’ll live longer. Every person ito para makilala siya bilang award- replied to Jed, drawing laughter from background story.Siyempre, sinabihan has the chance to change his life. winning actress locally and the audience. nila ako what’s happening now, na Lahat may pagkakataon, either, internationally. Willie then asked Jed to greet ganito iyong isyu na, kung ganito ngayon ,bukas, it’s just proper care “Thankful ako for the his idols. “Sige batiin mo na sila, baka kabigat ito at kung ano nangyayari sa and attention to those people but not opportunity kasi ilalaban siya nanood si Cardo,” he said. ating bansa. Well informed naman ako the point that you will take the life,” internationally. Alam mo iyon, this The boy then shouted: about the issue. Hindi naman ako dugtong niya. could be a big chance for me to bag “What’s up, madlang people!” – a tinanong ako kung pro-Duterte ba ako Palabas na sa lahat ng mga awards or what ever, and for so long in famous tagline in the ABS-CBN the industry, for eleven years in the hindi,” esplika niya. sinehan sa buong bansa sa Hunyo 26, Nilinaw din niya na hindi kasama rin sa cast ng “KontrAdiksyon” noontime show “It’s Showtime.” industry, I guess, sana ito na ang Earlier this month, Willie was a magbigay ng award sa akin,” aniya. propaganda ang pelikulang sina Jake Cuenca, Katrina Halili, Ritz “guest” on “It’s Showtime” via a Intense rin daw ang mga “KontrAdiksyon.” Azul, Paolo Paraiso, Arnold Reyes, phone call with Ogie Alcasid in the eksena niya lalo na ang mga chase “No. It’s not a propaganda. It Elizabeth Oropesa, Lou Veloso at show’s segment, Tawag ng sequences sa pelikula. will somehow bring peace to people marami pang iba.
Tanghalan.
“More on running siya, kasi who don’t understand the drug issues www.filipinostar.org June 2019 The North American Filipino Star 15 Isabelle Daza gives advice on staying motivated also writes down on a notebook what grateful. she wants to accomplish for the day, “This is for my own mental although she does not adhere to it health and it’s not gonna hurt me if strictly. i’m not working 24/7… but I always “When I wake up in the day, I go back to this: being grateful. For say what I’m grateful for and then me, the key to happiness and the key when I get down to my notebook, I really to success is being thankful write it down, what are the tasks I and grateful for whatever you have to want to complete today? But at the do that day…,” she said. “If you just same time, it’s also difficult because I look at what you have, you’re already don’t want to be the type of person so lucky and blessed…” that I just want to check all my to-do In the end, she dispelled the list because your to-do list will never notion that motivation will lift one up end, so I try to just have a balance.” from all of their problems, saying it is “On a day that you’re not unrealistic. particularly feeling driven or inspired “People have this sense that but you have to, do you have hacks, motivation is really going to lift you tips and tricks that you personally do from all your problems and to get you out of a funk?” asked everything’s gonna go away and Isabelle Daza Gonzalez. you’re gonna read one quote online, Daza admitted she has days ‘ok I’m gonna live with that quote,’” Isabelle Daza recently done,” said Daza. “That really stuck when she just wants to stay in bed or said Daza. “I don’t think that’s reality, guested on Bianca Gonzalez’s with me because motivation can be cuts her day short to go home early, I think reality is what you live with and “Paano ba ‘To” vlog series to share an excuse not to finish something or but this is all for the sake of her how your mind-set is and motivation advice to their fans who ask for tips not to do something.” mental health. Instead, what she doesn’t come every single day.” on how to stay motivated. She also said that there are always goes back to is being As per Gonzalez, how to stay days when one would feel lazy or be motivated is a question she tempted to splurge money, but constantly gets from fans, so she keeping one’s eyes on the goal or decided to invite Daza, who she calls thinking long term is the key. Loisa Andalio opens up a driven woman, on the June 24 “Right now, especially in this episode of “Paano ba ’To.” generation, we’re very much into about financial troubles While many people believe short-term gratification… we want they have to be motivated to do things right now that [we] aren’t able something, Daza shared that to plan in the long term,” she said. sometimes, one does not need “But if you reset your mind and build motivation to reach their goals. a habit and focus more on discipline, “I heard this when I was bit I think then you’ll be able to reach a younger and I don’t know if it’s goal that you set.” applicable to everyone, but they told For Daza, what she does me sometimes you don’t need every morning when she wakes up is motivation, you just need to get it to say what she is grateful for. She

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Andi Eigenmann speaks up Kris Aquino on weight on controversial pregnancy loss: ‘In real life I don’t surfing photos look that great’

Siargao-based actress Andi Eigenmann Actress Andi Eigenmann has advise other people to do. Kaya lang addressed those bashing her for her ako pwede mag-surf kasi nagsu-surf recent photos showing her surfing talaga ako… Alam ko naman kung Kris Aquino while at the peak of her pregnancy. ano ‘yung ginagawa ko,” Andi said. Kim Chiu probably screamed The TV host replied, “The In a recent interview with The actress added her doctor with joy when she saw the gift her unfortunate truth is I look good in ABS-CBN’s “Magandang Buhay,” fully supports her pregnancy, so she “ate” Kris Aquino gave her. videos and pictures because of my Andi clarified that her doctor allowed is allowed to exercise. Unable to hide her excitement, weight loss. In real life I don’t look that her to surf until seven months of “My OB is so supportive Chiu took a photo of a pink Chanel great.” pregnancy because it is good for the about it. Kasi ‘yung pagkakamali natin handbag -- which can easily cost baby. kapag buntis, hindi tayo gumagalaw hundreds of thousands of pesos -- and She, however, does not kasi akala natin may mangyayari. posted it on social media. advise other pregnant women to do Pero para sa akin, if hindi naman “OMG! Thank you so much, so, unless they are also surfer girls. sensitive yung pregnancy mo, dapat ate! This is too much but thank you “It’s not something that I ka mag exercise,” she said. sobra,” she wrote. In another post, the actress expressed how much she misses Aquino and assured her that she will always be there whenever the former Kapamilya TV host would need her. “We may not see each other always, please know that I will always be here for you no matter what. I miss She said that at her height of you! Take care of your health, ate! 161.3 cm (around 5’3’”), her ideal Praying that you stay strong amidst weight on camera would be 120 everything,” she said. pounds. However, she weighs Aquino has always been vocal between 113 and 116 pounds now about her love for Chiu. and went as low as 108 pounds. In a previous interview, Aquino “If you’re observant, wala said she values the relationship that kaming (we do not have) pics showing she has established with the actress my rear because I have zero booty,” and for that, she would do anything for she said. “I’m grateful numipis ang her. thighs and maliit ang arms (my thighs The last time Aquino and Chiu and arms are slimmer).” worked together was in the movie She credited her clear skin to “Etiquette for Mistresses”Kris Aquino’s hypoallergenic products and drinking attempt at water physiotherapy led to a warm water throughout the day. Andi said she is happy with discussion of her weight loss, given Aquino has been open about non-showbiz partner Philmar Alipayo, that she appears slimmer in a swimsuit her experience with autoimmune the father of her unborn, and she feels in her pictures. issues, allergies to medicine and that their relationship is meant to be Aquino revealed on Instagram seeking medical help in Singapore. She said in a June 7 Facebook note “forever.” on Tuesday, June 25, that she tried to do water physiotherapy after that until now, there is no “definitive “Happy ako with my mentioning in a previous post that she diagnosis” of her conditions. relationship with Philmar kasi he experienced a severe migraine the day She shared that she would be makes me feel like it’s something that before. bedridden from fatigue or nausea and could actually last forever,” Andi said. However, as she was still that she struggles with food Andi gave birth to her first building up her balance and consumption and proper sleep. child Ellie in November 2011. Ellie is resistance, she ended up going to a Aquino announced in the note her daughter with former boyfriend deeper end of the pool, resulting in her she was “closing certain doors and
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www.filipinostar.org June 2019 The North American Filipino Star 17 What you probably didn’t know about the late industry icon Eddie Garcia By Allan Policarpio

The late Eddie “Manoy” Garcia With his unflagging discipline recalled his mother requiring him and and the lofty professional standards he his siblings to be at dinner at a certain held himself to as an actor and time. He rarely dared disobey. director, the late industry icon Eddie “I almost always obeyed, Garcia could have very well been a because she blew up a storm with soldier—his childhood dream. every infraction. All my playmates were In a world where being not worth my mother’s displeasure. So fashionably late can sometimes seem I have always followed rules,” Garcia like a privilege earned by virtue of said. “That, I think, has served me status or popularity, Garcia was well.” unfailingly punctual—so much so that Garcia was also health- he would arrive on set, or at an event, conscious. He ate well, had a strict hours ahead of the call time and fitness regimen and regularly took his everyone else, sending production vitamins and supplements. The staff scurrying to attend to him. veteran thespian maintained this For instance, last year’s lifestyle, allowing him to actively work Parade of Stars—the glitzy motorcade and turn in award-worthy that ushers in the annual Metro Manila performances well into his 80s. Film Festival—was set to start at 1 p.m. “If I don’t have a taping, I Garcia arrived at the venue at 9 a.m. exercise and read. I watch my diet,” he “Good thing I was there very early told Inquirer Entertainment in 2013, myself,” a publicist for the movie when asked how he manages to stay “Rainbow’s Sunset,” told the Inquirer. fit. “I’m not into meat that much and I “But he was just chill and told us not to prefer eating fish and vegetables. I worry. We sat together in a waiting sleep early and I don’t have any vices.” area and had a chat.” Again, Garcia’s ethic paid off. The value he put on his and In his last 10 years alone, the veteran everyone else’s time was a byproduct still managed to put together a resume Eddie circa 1950 of his training as a contract artist of that could dwarf other celebritie’s Which isn’t to say that he didn’t value an offer, I take it. It’s a job. I have never Sampaguita Pictures, he recalled in entire filmographies. He appeared in at them. It’s just that, for Garcia, trophies been choosy—well, unless you make past interviews. They were required to least one television show or movie are mere bonuses for a job well done. me play a 15-year-old,” jested Garcia, clock in; tardiness resulted in fines. every year and, in the process, Unlike other artists, Garcia who resolved to continue working until “(Actor) Romeo Vasquez’s take-home collected awards, both international didn’t have a romanticized image of the industry needed him. Retirement pay would be almost down to zero and foreign. the industry or his profession. Acting was a word that didn’t exist in his because of the penalties,” he told the Among Garcia’s recent and moviemaking, as he so often vocabulary. Inquirer in a 2012 interview. victories, the most notable ones were: stressed, is simply a job. And it was For Garcia, there were no big And he didn’t even have a best actor for “Bwakaw” (2012) at the perhaps this no-nonsense, almost or small roles—he did attack all of manager or a handler. “We dealt with Asian Film Awards, the Asia-Pacific Spartan, approach that made him one them with equal fervor. “I make the him directly,” the publicist added. “You Film Festival and the Cinemalaya Film of the most prolific stars in the most out of every job I get. I see to it text him and he would call you back as Fest; and best actor for “ML” (2018) at business. that I give credible performances,” the soon as possible.” the Cinemalaya, Famas and the In the late 1980s, when local actor told the Inquirer in 2013. Abiding by rules was Gawad Urian, which he won two days cinema was averaging over 200 films a A great performance, as the something Garcia didn’t have trouble before he passed. year, he did around 22, he recounted late actor so often stressed, “is the with, it seemed—he had been doing By his own count, he had in a group interview for “ML” last year. best recommendation for the next so since his childhood. In a profile by amassed about 36 awards and dozens He wasn’t fussy. He didn’t have a job.” And with over 600 acting credits former Inquirer Entertainment editor more nods. He didn’t think much of it, favorite film or a dream role. There’s to his name, it’s perhaps safe to say Emmie G. Velarde in Celebrity however—he didn’t yearn for them, not one film he regretted doing, either. that he never ran out of one.
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www.filipinostar.org June 2019 18 The North American Filipino Star Sarah Lahbati to Richard Maine Mendoza, Carlo Gutierrez on 7th anniversary: Aquino to star in new movie ‘Wouldn’t have it any other way’

Maine Mendoza and Carlo Aquino Kapuso actress Maine fam, @mainedcm! Mendoza is the latest GMA-7 artist to #IsaPaWithFeelings, comin’ at ya crossover to rival ABS-CBN to do a soon #CarloMaineBlackSheep," movie with Kamilya actor Carlo Black Sheep wrote on Twitter. Aquino. The story conference was In its Twitter account, Black held on Thursday as the movie will be Staying in a relationship past Sheep, a film subsidiary of the directed by Prime Cruz. seven years is not easy for many To mark their seventh Kapamilya network, announced that According to the director, "Isa couples, but Sarah Lahbati and anniversary, the actress shared a Maine will be paired with Carlo in the Pa With Feelings" is about two broken Richard Gutierrez proved it can be sweet photo with the actor from one upcoming movie "Isa Pa With people who will meet each other. done. of their travels, as seen in her Feelings." For the movie, Black Sheep Instagram post yesterday, June 22. "Welcome to the Black Sheep will collaborate with APT “7 years with you. wouldn’t Entertainment, producer of GMA-7's have it any other way. happy noontime show "Eat Bulaga!," where anniversary, my love,” Lahbati said. Maine is a host. Gutierrez responded to Other GMA artists who also Lahbati’s post, saying, “Love you, did a movie with ABS-CBN included happy anniversary.” Dingdong Dantes with "She's The The actor and actress got One," "One More Try," "Unmarried engaged in Switzerland back in July Wife," and "Seven Sundays"; Jennylyn 2017. The celebrity couple has two Mercado with "Just The 3 Of Us" and sons, 1-year-old Kai and 6-year-old Maine's AlDub partner Alden Richards with "Hello, Love, Goodbye." Zion. Alden recently made According to Lahbati, they headlines for visiting ABS-CBN to have been preparing for their meet the rival network's executives. wedding since the beginning of “Medyo surreal na nandito June. The exact date and venue are “Time flies when you’re in love, ako ngayon. Nandito kami ni Kath to yet to be announced.
happy 7th year anniversary my shoot mga video plugs and 'yung The cast & crew mga digital shoot," Alden was quoted love,” the actor captioned. as saying in an ABS-CBN report.
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Black and White condensed milk Golden Pompano 500 g. $4.99 ea $2.79 Shrimp Thai Gold H/L 71-90 $4.99 box Shrimp Thai gold H/O 50-60 $5.99 box

Cassava $0.99 lb Bitter melon $1.99 lb Pork Ham $1.81 lb Chicken drumstick $0.99 lb

ww.filipinostar.org 20 June 2019 The North American Filipino Star Education raises the bar but lowers the barriers to a rewarding career. May our College be a place of wonder, learning and peace to prepare our students for tomorrow.

Students in French many years ago - where are they now? It will be a pleasant surprise to hear from them.

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Sunday French I class students writing their periodic exam - Joanne Mendoza, Reyna Reginio, Zeny Batan, Maricris Monis, and Dalia Beleno.

Health Care P& ERduOcaGtioRn AMS - Personal Support Worker (PSW) Préposé aux bénéficiaires (PAB) - Early Childhood Education Asst. (ECA) Office Administration - Executive Assistant

Monday French Class: Remy Amila, Lynn Solis, Zenaida Garcia, Director-General Zenaida - Accounting Technician Kharroubi, Joseph Cempron, Sokun Choy, Sovy Koach, Siv Er Lim, and Armenda(Armi) Aguilar. - Bilingual Receptionist COURSES AND SEMINARS • Languages - English, French, Filipino Mandarin, Spanish • Computerized Accounting • Keyboarding (Computer Touch Typing) • Microsoft Office and Excel • Writers Helping Writers Workshop • How to start and manage a small business

Batch 7, PAB students on practicum at St. Margaret CHSLD - with their • Music (Classic Guitar) - on request nursing aide teacher, Sophie Toledo (4th from the right) • Color Palette, Image & Personality