February 2017 VOL. 6, NO. 2 WA www.filipinosmakingwaves.comV ES , CANADA FILIPINO CANDIDATES A.Villarin, A.Pacis seek MPP posts Dr. Eileen de Villa Antonio Villarin Angely Pacis By RILEY MENDOZA The two are Angely Pacis and Anto- nio M. Villarin. The general election De Villa TO’s new Health Officer Two Canadians of Filipino descent, for the province is scheduled on or both practising lawyers, have before June 7, 2018. Dr. Eileen de Villa has been ap- Her extensive experience, special- launched their candidacies for pointed as Toronto’s Medical Of- ized education and training in pub- member of provincial parliament Pacis, according to her website, "is ficer of Health and will begin her lic health promotion and preventa- (MPP) in the legislature at a fluently-bilingual immigration, position at the City on March 27. Queen's Park. Continued on page 5 Continued on page 5

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Spend 97.93% less mon- people in penal institutions, includ- Canada’s land area (red) is ey on health care ing pre-trial detainees. Compara- 33 times bigger than Phil- bility is hampered by differences in ippines (blue). Canada’s Per capita public and private local practice, including whether 35M population is much health expenditures combined in psychiatrically ill offenders are un- less than PH’s 103M. Philippines are $118.80 USD while der the authority of the prison ad- Canada spends $5,740.70 USD. ministration. People held in a form Source: World Health Organization of custody not under the authority of a prison administration are not Die 9.19 years sooner included in this figure. Source: In- The life expectancy at birth in Phil- ternational Centre for Prison Stud- ippines is 72.48 while in Canada it ies is 81.67. Source: CIA World Factbook Be 6.6 times more likely to be murdered Be 4.24% less likely to be 9.30 in every 100,000 people are in prison murdered annually in Philippines 113 in every 100,000 people are compared to 1.40 in Canada currently imprisoned in Philip- This entry contains the number of pines compared to 118 in Canada This entry contains the number of (Continued on page4 )

Canada’s population is Driving no mean job

(Editor's note: The mocking laughter in the House of Commons that greet- ed Liberal MP Amarjeet Sohi's brief reaction to a recent murder of a Win- over 35 million strong nipeg driver touched a raw nerve in Waves' publisher Teresa M. Torralba.

On February 8, 2017, Statistics Can- of the lives of Canadians and their (She was flustered that Mr. Sohi's Conservative colleagues would laugh at his admission of being a bus driver himself early on in his life. She wanted ada provided Canadians with a first communities. to react as every decent person would, specially in Toronto's Filipino com- glimpse of the latest national statis- The population count in 2016 was munity where thousands make an honest living working odd jobs. tical portrait with results of the 10 times greater than in 1871, 2016 Census count on population (Then she came upon Heather Mallick, the prolific columnist of Toronto when the first census after Confed- and dwellings. Star, articulating what she essentially wanted to say in defense of Mr. eration recorded 3.5 million people Sohi. Torralba then wrote Ms. Mallick, requesting permission to reprint The count tallies 35,151,728 peo- in Canada. By 1967, when Canadi- her article. She explained why it was so relevant, thus: "Your article will ple who reported living in Canada ans were toasting 100 years since definitely lift the spirits of our community that being an immigrant and on Census Day, May 10, 2016, and Confederation, that number had 'driving a bus' is very acceptable in our society. That there are people like shows the patterns of population grown to 20.0 million (1966 Cen- yourself who will NOT stand for the wrong." growth across the country. sus). (Ms. Mallick gave permission to republish her article from Toronto Star. It Over the coming year—as Canadi- Over the years, Canadians have is with great pride that we're presenting it here for the information of the ans celebrate 150 years since Con- been trekking west. In 1871, most Filipino community. The management of Waves thanks Ms. Mallick for her federation—the agency will unveil Canadians lived in the four found- support). the full range of census data that ing provinces of Ontario, , SEE FULL ARTICLE ON PAGE 3 will together paint a factual picture (Continued on page3 ) Page 2 Filipinos Making WA V ES FEBRUARY 2017

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(Continued from page1 ) large waves of immigration, the country recorded mi- and Nova gratory losses because Scotia, while Western Cana- many people departed for da was sparsely populated. the United States. By 2016, close to one-third This pattern changed at the of the population lived in turn of the 20th century. , , From 1901 to 1911, the Ca- and British Colum- nadian population grew bia. 3.0% on average each year, Canada's population: Mi- a rate that remains the fast- Shock and disgust from the faces of Liberal MPs Bill Blair, Marco Mendocini, Adam Vaughan, and gratory increase accounts est in the country's history. colleagues in the House of Commons, when the Conservative MPs laughed at Amarjeet Sohi, minister of for two-thirds of growth The robust population growth was attributable to infrastructure and Liberal MP for Edmonton Mill Woods, when he mentioned that he was once a bus From 2011 to 2016, the both strong natural in- driver. (Videograb from CBC News) population increased by 1.7 crease and strong migrato- million or 5.0%, a slightly ry increase. During this lower rate than 5.9% from In what world is it laughable to decade, more than 1.6 mil- 2006 to 2011. lion immigrants came to drive a bus for a living? Mallick About two-thirds of Cana- Canada, with many settling da's population growth in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, What jobs are socially acceptable to Conservative MPs, Heather Mallick wonders after from 2011 to 2016 was the Alberta and British Colum- watching the appalling reaction to Liberal MP Amarjeet Sohi’s former career. result of migratory increase bia. (the difference between the By HEATHER MALLICK Population growth slowed number of immigrants and again in the 1930s, as cou- Staff Columnist, Toronto Star emigrants). Natural in- ples had fewer children and crease (the difference be- A federal cabinet minister, head in disgust. An indig- bus. It was honest work. He immigration levels fell. tween the number of births troubled by the recent nant voice was heard to took fares, dealt with abu- These decreases were part- and deaths) accounted for murder of a Winnipeg bus say, “What’s wrong with sive people, guided them, ly attributable to the Great the remaining one-third. In driver, stood in the House that?” helped them and paid his Depression. the coming years, popula- of Commons this week to way. This was how he be- tion growth in Canada is After the Second World pay tribute. He began by Will interim Conservative gan to know his city. projected to be increasingly War, however, immigration saying that he too had once Leader Rona “billionaire linked to migratory in- levels rose again, and fertil- worked as a bus driver. The lifestyle” Ambrose repri- I don’t know what jobs are crease rather than natural ity rates increased consid- room erupted, with mock- mand her MPs for cruel socially acceptable to Con- increase, mainly because of erably, leading to the baby ing laughter exploding snobbery? Will elitist Kellie servative MPs. They seem low fertility and an aging boom. As a result, Canada's from the opposition bench- “I have 22 letters after my to despise the uniformed, population. population growth rate in es. It was prolonged. name, I am not an idiot” cap-wearing, greasy- the 1950s was close to the Leitch hush her colleagues? handed types who vote for Canada 150: From Con- records set at the beginning Amarjeet Sohi, minister of them. federation to the 2016 infrastructure and Liberal I don’t know if Leitch was of the century. there. That night, she As she privatized and de- Census MP for Edmonton Mill By the time the country cel- would be speaking in To- regulated bus transport in Canada's population has Woods, was saying, “Mr. ebrated its 100th anniver- ronto at an ugly event orga- 1986, Margaret Thatcher is increased tenfold since Speaker, as a former bus sary in 1967, 20.0 million nized by the peculiar Ezra alleged to have said, “A Confederation. However, driver I want to convey our people called Canada home. thoughts and prayers . . .” Levant’s extremist-right so- man who, beyond the age the country's population when he was drowned out. called “Rebel” media. In of 26, finds himself on a bus growth has not been con- Since the mid-1960s, the For what could be more grade school, we used to can count himself a failure.” stant over those 150 years. fertility rate of women has call boys like Ezra mean It wasn’t taped and may be gradually decreased. With risible than a sweaty bus In the three decades that and dirty-minded. Our par- apocryphal, but it does Canadian families having driver becoming one of followed Confederation, the ents would call his parents sound like her, doesn’t it. fewer children, migratory them? number of people in Cana- and speak in clipped tones. We all have aunts — per- increase became the key da grew rapidly, entirely as I watched the reaction on haps they are Conservative driver of population growth My problem is not the hate a result of natural increase. the Liberal benches. Bill MPs — who think this. at the end of the 1990s. fringe in the Conservative At that period and despite Blair, MP for Scarborough Source: Statistics Canada ∎ Southwest and former To- Party — there will always Conservative MPs also des- ronto police chief, has an be one — but its main- pise teachers and club immobile face, as if he is stream. In what world is it bouncers because Prime still on undercover surveil- laughable to drive a bus for Minister Trudeau worked lance. It suddenly changed a living? That Winnipeg at those jobs. But there’s no Canada’s population and as he heard the laughter. driver was stabbed to better way to understand land size vs Philippines’ death at 2 a.m. Imagine his Canadians than when On high alert, he angled his pain, his fear, his blood they’re angry, drunk or head and his eyes nar- staining the snow. need to hand in their essay The Philippines has a total area of rowed and sent out lasers. late. “The dog ate it? And 342,535 km (132,254 sq mi) while He surveyed the Conserva- Until I read Paula Simon in then he, like, ate it again? Canada is approximately 9,984,671 km2 tives as if he were taking the Edmonton Journal, I My mom said ask you first.” (3,855,103 sq mi). Meanwhile, the down names. It was ex- had not known that in the population of the Philippines is traordinary, the face of out- 1980s young Sohi was I love waiters. As the line 103,308,959 people as compared to raged Canadian decency, a beaten and tortured in In- goes, you ask them for Canada's 35,151,728 which is 68 million face like a quote. dia, then held without things and they bring them fewer people live in Canada. charge for nearly two to you. I love nurses. You MP Adam Vaughan and an- years, mostly in solitary press the little button and The land size of the Philippine Islands is other MP beside him confinement. they plump your pillows, comparable to the size of Newfoundland turned angrily as they ask if you’d like a little or- and Labrador with a land Area of heard it. Science Minister He came to Canada in 1981 ange juice and do you want 405,212 kms and a population of Kirsty Duncan, sitting be- with almost no English, and the Special Bath. Then the 530,376 as of October 1, 2016. side Sohi, looked up in dis- became a three-term Ed- doctor comes and yells at tress and exclaimed. New monton city councillor be- you. “You could DIE!” (sources: stats.gov.nl.ca, Wikipedia) Brunswick MP Ginette fore entering federal poli- (Continued on page5 ) Petitpas Taylor shook her tics. But first, he drove a

Page 4 Filipinos Making WA V ES FEBRUARY 2017 News OFWs remit $2.55B in December 2016, a record high, says Central Bank of Phl

By: Ben O. dev Vera In a statement, BSP Deputy Governor and officer-in- MANILA — Cash sent home charge Diwa C. Guinigundo through banks by Filipinos said the bulk of remittances living and working abroad that came in during the peak hit a new record high of of the Christmas season $2.559 billion in December were from Japan, Qatar and last year on the back of an the United States. improving global economy, For the entire 2016, cash such that the end-2016 remittances totaled a record growth rate exceeded the $26.9 billion, up 5 percent government’s target. from $25.607 billion in The latest Bangko Sentral ng 2015. Pilipinas data released As such, Guinigundo noted Wednesday showed that the that that the increase in the cash remittances last De- amount cash sent back cember were the highest home by overseas Filipinos monthly inflow to date, and last year surpassed the 4- were up 3.6 percent from percent growth goal to $2.47 billion during the Thousands of Filipino workers leave every year for employment abroad, and their cash re- same month of 2015. mittances have been a consumption driver in the economy.(INQUIRER FILE PHOTO) (Continued on page5 ) ABS-CBN Files $8M Lawsuit Against Kissasian.com

Largest Filipino media and entertainment company also awarded amended judgment for over $11M from pirate streaming websites

DALY CITY, CA, February poration was awarded this distributing ABS-CBN's cop- 16, 2017 - The largest me- week an amended default yrighted work, which in- dia and entertainment com- judgment of nearly $11 mil- cludes a variety of televi- pany in the Philippines has lion against 11 online sion programming. filed suit today in US Feder- streaming websites that the al District Court against company says regularly Among the pirate websites, kissasian.com for damages showcase pirated versions Freepinoychannel.com and of over $8M pertaining to of its programming. Pnoytambayantv.com were Kissasian’s infringement of According to ABS-CBN’s each ordered to pay $1.18 trademarks and registered Assistant Vice President of million in statutory damag- copyrights of 27 of ABS- Global Anti-Piracy Elisha es, while Lambingan.to, Pi- CBN’s television shows and Lawrence, “We are stepping every pirate wherever they P. Dimitrouleas, in his noynetwork.to and Tam- movies including “Be My up our anti-piracy enforce- live and operate. We ar- amended default judgment, baytayo.com are on the Lady”, “Born for You”, ment in 2017. These pirate rested and sued numerous ordered the defendants to hook for $1.09 million each. “Dolce Amore”, “You’re Still sites often victimize our pirates last year and we pay at least $1 million each Pinoymovie.to was ordered the One”, “Etiquette for fans when they access these plan to quadruple that ef- in statutory damages. The to pay $1.24 million in stat- Mistresses”, “Ex With Bene- sites and are later attacked fort this year.” judge also ordered the de- utory damages. fits”, and many more. by malware which steals fendants to stop advertis- their financial and personal ing, promoting, performing, The sites provide on- In addition, ABS-CBN Cor- data. We are going after U.S. District Judge William copying, broadcasting or (Continued on page6 )

IF PHILIPPINES WAS YOUR HOME deaths by sex, male and fe- This entry is the total oil people in Philippines and male. This rate is often used consumed in gallons per 1,000 people in Canada die INSTEAD OF CANADA, YOU WOULD... as an indicator of the level day (gal/day) divided by from AIDS each year. of health in a country. the population. The dis- (Continued from page1 ) This entry gives an estimate rate is usually the dominant Source: CIA World Factbook crepancy between the of the percentage of adults victims of an unlawful factor in determining the amount of oil produced (aged 15-49) living with death purposefully inflicted rate of population growth. Use 96.33% less and/or imported and the HIV/AIDS. The adult preva- on a person by another per- It depends on both the level electricity amount consumed and/or lence rate is calculated by son. Data is originally of fertility and the age exported is due to the omis- The per capita consumption dividing the estimated sourced from either crimi- structure of the population. sion of stock changes, refin- of electricity in Canada is number of adults living nal justice or Source: CIA World Factbook ery gains, and other compli- 14,350kWh while in Philip- with HIV/AIDS at yearend systems. Source: United cating factors. Source: CIA pines it is 527kWh. Source: by the total adult popula- Nations Office on Drugs and Be 3.7 times more World Factbook CIA World Factbook tion at yearend. Source: CIA Crime likely to die in in- Make 89.1% less Be 4.23% more like- World Factbook Have 2.4 times more fancy money ly to be unemployed Experience 39.56% babies The number of deaths of infants under one year old The GDP per capita in Phil- Philippines has an unem- more of a class The annual number of in each year per 1,000 live ippines is $4,700 while in ployment rate of 7.40% divide births per 1,000 people in births in Philippines is while Canada has 7.10%. Canada it is $43,100. The GINI index measures Philippines is 24.24 while 17.64 while in Canada it is Source: CIA World Factbook Source: CIA World Factbook the degree of inequality in in Canada it is 10.29. 4.71. Be 66.67% less like- the distribution of family This entry gives the average Consume 95.52% This entry gives the num- ly to have HIV/AIDS income. In the Philippines, annual number of births ber of deaths of infants un- less oil it is 44.80 while in Canada during a year per 1,000 der one year old in a given Canada consumes 2.7216 The percentage of adults it is 32.10. Source: CIA persons in the population at year per 1,000 live births in gallons of oil per day per living with HIV/AIDS in World Factbook midyear; also known as the same year; included is capita while Philippines Philippines is 0.10% while crude birth rate. The birth —ifitweremyhome.com the total death rate, and consumes 0.1218 in Canada it is 0.30%. 300

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DR. DE VILLA TO’s ness Administration with a specialization in not-for- NEW MED OFFICER profit management/ (Continued from page1 ) leadership and a certificate in Health Law from Os- tive medicine will bring goode Hall Law School. relevant experience and sound practical knowledge After completing intern- to . ships across the globe, Dr. de Villa went on to work Dr. de Villa has served as with many organizations the Region of Peel's Medi- on prominent public health cal Officer of Health for the issues. She has authored past two years and prior to and published numerous that as Peel's Associate research papers and made Medical Officer of Health presentations on a wide for close to 10 years. She is range of issues including also a professor at the Uni- public health considera- versity of Toronto's Dalla tions for city planning and Lana School of Public emergency preparedness, Health. communicable and infec- tious disease control, and Dr. de Villa is a distin- public health policy devel- guished scholar and has opment. Taste of Manila founder, Rolly Mangante (centre), in Malacanang Palace with top officials of the Duter- been recognized and te government. Mangante personally invited President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Manny Pacquiao awarded throughout her “I’m very pleased with the to the street festival in Toronto’s Little Manila on August 19 & 20, 2017. education and career. She appointment of Dr. de Vil- received her medical and la,” Mayor said in CASH REMIT HITS been due partly to stiffer said. public health training at the a release. “Public health competition in the supply of . She matters are critical to the RECORD-HIGH ... The top 10 sources of cash seafarers, particularly from is certified by the Royal people of Toronto and I am remittances last year, which East Asia and Eastern Eu- College of and extremely confident that (Continued from page4 ) accounted for over four- rope,” Guinigundo ex- Surgeons of Canada in pub- Dr. de Villa is well- fifths of the total, were Ger- $26.6 billion. plained. lic health and preventative prepared to take on the top many, Hong Kong, Japan, medicine. She also holds a leadership role for Toronto “Cash remittances in 2016 In terms of geographies, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Master's degree in Health Public Health in its service continued to increase on the Guinigundo said cash remit- Singapore, the UAE, the UK Science, a Master's in Busi- to our residents.” ∎ back of improving global tances from the Middle East and the US. economic conditions,” jumped 12.7 percent last For 2017, the BSP had pro- Guinigundo said. year due to higher amounts ADVERTISE IN OUR “FEEL GOOD” NEWSPAPER coming from Kuwait, Oman, jected another 4-percent This “solid” growth in re- Qatar and the United Arab growth in remittances. mittance flows “continues 647 718-1360 Emirates. to be a major driver of do- Last week, the Washington- mestic demand,” according Remittances from Asian based Institute of Interna- [email protected] to Guinigundo. He said that countries grew 7.4 percent, tional Finance (IIF) said that personal remittances, which mainly due to higher trans- while the Philippines has … VILLARIN, PACIS lation of visible minorities, included non-bank trans- fers from China, Japan, Sin- been among the emerging putting them at number 4. fers, accounted for 9.8 per- gapore and Taiwan. markets seen the least vul- SEEK MPP POSTS cent of the gross domestic nerable to external risks, product in 2016. The GDP From the Americas, cash looming protectionism in (Continued from page1 ) Pacis, says her website, grew by a robust 6.8 per- remittances posted 3.8- the US amid a Trump presi- "seeks to serve the people cent in 2016. percent increase, buoyed by dency could impact on cash constitutional and aborigi- of Mississauga Centre on the 6.2-percent growth remittances. nal law lawyer". Villarin, on issues of health care, educa- According to Guinigundo, coming from the US. the other hand, is a general tion, job growth and the remittances from land- “US immigration re- law practitioner specializ- economy". based overseas Filipino However, remittances from strictions will likely pose ing in immigration, civil, workers (OFWs) rose 7.6 Europe dropped 8.4 percent further headwinds to remit- family, criminal and pro- "Angely believes in a just percent year-on-year to in 2016, “owing to the de- tance flows, especially [to bates. society where all members $21.3 billion last year. cline in cash transfers from the] Philippines and Mexi- can enjoy the fruits of their the United Kingdom (partly co,” the IIF said in a report While Pacis already won labours," the website adds. On the other hand, cash sent due to the depreciation of titled “Emerging Markets the party's nomination and home by sea-based OFWs the pound sterling vis-a -vis Scorecard: Where are the is now the official candidate For his part, Villarin, who slid 3.8 percent to $5.6 bil- the US dollar), Italy and the Vulnerabilities?” SFM ∎ in Mississauga Centre, Vil- has been serving the com- lion in 2016. “This may have Netherlands,” Guinigundo larin will still go through munity through pro-bono the nomination process for immigration services, said the Scarborough Centre slot he wants to continue serv- … LAUGHABLE TO precariously employed hog who may never need the tentatively scheduled with- ing "by making changes to butchers, tool makers, de- bus, learn to value the per- DRIVE A BUS? in the month. the system". liverers of mail, welders, son who caters your par- (Continued from page3 ) Nordstrom shoe staff find- ties, drives your Uber, Mississauga and Scar- "I believe I am ready to ing me flats in blue-but-not cleans your office. Life borough, the western and serve the residents of Scar- The work done by people -blue, I think you’d all be withers, and one day that eastern suburbs, respec- borough Centre and the in daily life is like a series fine MPs. may be you. You will drive tively, of Toronto, have a Province of Ontario . . . to of skits for intrigued tod- a bus and feel fortunate to significant Filipino voter restore high ethical stand- You know why the Liberals dlers. What do you want to have the work. population. ards in the government of harp about middle-class be when you grow up, we Ontario, reduce wasteful jobs? Because if you have Sohi remained dignified ask small children. They Filipinos comprised 6.6 government spending, one, you’re less vulnerable and calm. “What I heard don’t want to be anything percent, or number 4, make the Ontario economy to the sneers of highly paid was laughter,” he told the medical — oh, they’ve had among the different ethnic more competitive, lower and well-pensioned MPs. If CBC. “I take pride in my needles — but they do groups in Mississauga Cen- the cost of hydro and driving a bus is beneath background.” want to drive a bus on tre, which is actually the strengthen Ontario's health them, imagine what they which the wheels go round central part of the City of care system," Villarin said think of the unemployed. (Editor’s Note: This article and round all ’round the first appeared at the Toron- Mississauga. In Scar- in a statement. ∎ town. I do not like their jeering. I to Star dated Saturday, Feb. borough, Filipinos account for 6.5 percent of the popu- My heart swells. Oh you will not tolerate it. To those 18, 2017) ∎

Page 6 Filipinos Making WA V ES FEBRUARY 2017 NEWS TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] The 1946 Rescission Acts: Donate to OPERATION Betrayal and Unjust Treatment SAGIP SURIGAO to help earthquake victims On February 18, 1946, two months after Filipino soldiers completed their wartime ser- vice to the United States, Congress passed the first of two Rescission Acts stripping them of their status as U.S. veterans and effectively denying them their rightful benefits. At the time, the Philippines was a U.S. territory and Filipinos were considered U.S. nationals. Although they were sworn in by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as members of the United States Army Forces of the Far East (USAFFE), they were de- prived of equal protection and equal treatment as U.S. nationals – rights enjoyed by their fellow American soldiers who fought the same battles in defense of the same United States flag. (Photos from ABS-CBN News and ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya, Inc.) “Because of the Rescission A magnitude 6.7 earthquake (4km depth) rocked Mindanao Acts of 1946, Filipino at around 10:03 PM PH time / 6:03 AM PST on Friday, Febru- World War II veterans President Truman salutes the colors of the combined 100th Battal- ary 10, 2017. were not only deprived of A state of calamity has been declared by the Mayor of Surigao combat pay; they suffered ion and 442nd Infantry, during the presentation of the unit's sev- enth Presidential Unit Citation. City. Relief and rescue operations are underway for the ba- severe humiliation, painful rangays that have been affected. loss of dignity and honor, camps, where they were “anti-Filipino discriminato- and the shameful betrayal imprisoned under inhuman ry intent.” Congress took Damage to infrastructure and properties caused by the quake by a nation whom they conditions. this action, Inouye said, “in will most likely reach P1 billion according to the Philippine served with loyalty and un- spite of the fact that Filipi- Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). common valor,” says Maj. Despite the essential role no veterans in our armed Gen. Antonio Taguba (Ret), Filipino soldiers played in forces rendered services As of this writing, the number of casualties stand at 8 with more than 200 injured. The earthquake affected 60 baran- chairman of the Filipino the United States victory in that were identical to that gays, 1,790 families and 9,320 individuals. Veterans Recognition and the Pacific during World rendered by other, non- Education Project. “For War II, their contributions Filipino soldiers who were The “red alert” status has been maintained by the Caraga Re- more than 70 years, our in defending democracy American nationals or who veterans endured these and liberty were totally gional Disaster Risk Reduction Management (RDRRMC). held United States citizen- racially-motivated acts, ignored. Instead, the U.S. ship.” which singled them out for government denied them Help our brothers and sisters affected by the Surigao City discrimination and unfair one important right given Filipino World War II vet- earthquake. ABS-CBN Foundation‘s Operation Sagip has started a worldwide donation callout for earthquake relief: treatment.” to everyone else who has erans have, indeed, suf-

served in the United States fered a grievous wrong and · Visit www.ABSCBNFoundation.org and donate to From July 26, 1941 to De- Military: the right to veter- have sought to correct this cember 31, 1946, Filipino Operation Sagip Surigao ans’ benefits. grave injustice by seeking · Call toll-free number 1-800-527-2820 to send a Army soldiers and guerril- equal treatment for their las fought and defended a Of the 66 allied nations contribution valiant military service in · Send a donation via mail to ABS-CBN Foundation sovereign territory of the who fought with the U.S. in our armed forces. Sadly, United States, as part of the World War II, only the Phil- International: 2001 Junipero Serra Blvd., they only succeeded in win- Suite 200, Daly City CA 94014. U.S. Armed Forces Far East, ippines was singled out by ning funeral and burial ex- commanded by General the Rescission Acts of 1946. penses, prompting some of Douglas MacArthur. Their MORAL OBLIGATION. them to conclude that old ABS-CBN FILES ABS-CBN brand,” according courage, selfless sacrifice, to Lawrence. Filipino soldiers must die $8M LAWSUIT and fierce determination In signing the legislation, first before the U.S. govern- defeated the Japanese Im- President Harry S. Truman ment can repay them for (Continued from page4 ) The company had request- perial Forces in Oct 1944, said, however, that the their military services. ed at least $2 million in and in the liberation of the United States is not re- demand streaming perfor- statutory damages per Philippines in August 1945. leased from “its moral obli- In 2009, almost 63 years mances of full-length ver- counterfeit trademark later, Congress eventually During the entire Philip- gation to provide for the sions of television shows used, as well as triple the heroic Philippine veterans granted them one-time and movies through their defendants' profits from pine War campaign, over lump sum payments as fi- 260,000 Filipino and Amer- who sacrificed so much for sites, according to the suit. the alleged infringement. the common cause during nancial compensation: ican soldiers and guerrillas $15,000 each for those who served. They suffered the war… They fought with “Defendants' websites are ABS-CBN is represented by gallantry and courage un- are US citizens and $9,000 classic examples of pirate Stephen M. Gaffigan. The heavy losses in casualties, each for non-US citizens. estimated at 57,000, in the der the most difficult con- operations, often with poor cases are ABS-CBN Corp. et now famous battles of Ba- ditions during the recent Finally, in November last quality. We invest a great al. v.Kissasian.com., Case taan and Corregidor. Dur- conflict.” The late U.S. Sena- year, Congress passed the deal in our television No. 0:17-cv-60352 and ing the infamous Bataan tor Daniel K. Inouye (D-HI), Filipino World War II Vet- shows and movies so the Case ABS-CBN Corp, et al. v. Death March, about seven- who championed the Filipi- erans Congressional Gold customers have a superior FreePinoyChannel.com et ty thousand prisoners of no veterans’ struggle for Medal Act of 2015. It took viewing experience. These al., case number 0:15-cv- war – both American and justice and equity for 20 more than 70 years for the pirates are willfully infring- 61002, in the U.S. District Filipino – marched 65 miles years, criticized the 1946 United States to affirm its ing ABS-CBN's copyrighted Court for the Southern Dis- Rescission Acts for their works and damaging the trict of Florida. ∎ to Japanese internment (Continued on page7 )

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THE RESCISSION Maj. General Tony Taguba Calling all Devotees to the Virgin of Peñafrancia! notes, "We want to cover ACTS OF 1946... the cost of providing a The 3rd month Novena Devotions to the Virgin of Peñafrancia bronze replica of the Con- (Continued from page6 ) gressional Gold Medal to Sunday, March 19, 2017 each eligible veterans, or in the case of deceased veter- Place: Our Lady of Assumption Church appreciation and thanks. ans, their eligible closest ( OLA ) “Now we can tell our veter- surviving relative. We ex- 2565 Bathurst St. ans with pride in our hearts pect to honor about 20,000 Toronto that this grateful nation has, recipients." With the mint- at last, granted them recog- ing of the Congressional Time: 2:00 pm Devotion starts nition for the selfless sacri- Gold Medal expected to take at least nine months, plans  Rosary fice they endured in war, are underway to hold a na-  Novena to the Virgin of Peñafrancia and restored their dignity and honor in service to their tional celebration later this  Holy Mass nation,” Taguba said. “Let us year for the awarding cere-  Refreshments, Kumustahan at the never forget that our veter- monies. FilVetREP's ongoing Church Hall ans endured a lifetime of work will ensure that edu- injustice and indignation cational programming will Sponsors: Devotees from Sorsogon inflicted by a shameful act of be in place to tell future Congress. It was an ugly generations about the last- Hosts: Toti and Nati Gutierrez stain in this nation’s histo- ing legacy of the Filipino WWII veterans. ry.” We encourage all Bicolanos from Sorsogon NEXT STEPS. In the meantime, FilVetREP, to attend and participate in the sponsorship of this novena to the Virgin in cooperation with the Now that the Congressional for abundant blessings for the province of Sorsogon and the Bicol Region. Philippine Veterans Affairs Gold Medal Award has en- Administration (PVAO), is shrined the Filipino WWII actively creating a national Our Lady of the Virgin of Peñafrancia veterans' place in U.S. histo- registry of eligible veterans is the Patroness of the BICOL region. ry, FilVetREP is leading a and surviving relatives, nationwide effort to ensure SHE listens and loves us all ! which includes vetting po- Filipino WWII veterans and tential CGM recipients in their families are able to conformity with the provi- Viva la Virgen! receive the benefits of this sions of the Filipino Veter- historic achievement. Fil- For more information, please call ans of WWII Congressional VetREP is working to build a Gold Medal Act. Toti and Nati Gutierrez 647 606-8437 record of eligible Filipino

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Page 8 Filipinos Making WA V ES FEBRUARY 2017 COMMUNITY TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] World Premiere of “MY FIRST 150 DAYS” Happy 6th Birthday Tristan!

“My First 150 Days” is an and harmony were also not of life hit the family. The two intimate and powerful docu- far away during their first adult children needed to find mentary that chronicles a 150 days in Canada. jobs to help pay for the rent multigenerational Philip- and Melona’s debts that she pine immigrant family’s Logline: had incurred as a result of experiences over their first Four young new immigrants’ sponsoring her family to 150 days in Canada. Pro- struggles and their hopes Canada. duced and directed by a mul- during their first 150 days in ti-award winning documen- Canada. Through a social worker, tary filmmaker, Diana Dai, Jade and Judelyn took part- “My First 150 Days” has Long Synopsis: time cleaning jobs at a Good- been chosen by TVO for its Melona, a single mother, was Life Fitness Centre for mini- Tristan De Juan (3rd from L) turned 6 on February 19 with cousins World premiere on February a teacher back home in the mum wages. Jeah and Clyde and classmates. Tristan is the grandson of Balita publisher, Tess 23rd at the Ted Rogers Hot Philippines; her aunt had were enrolled in a Catholic Cusipag. Below, cousin Sebastian (2nd from L) can’t wait to have a Docs Bloor theatre, which is sponsored her to Canada as High School and Elementary piece of Tristan’s birthday cake! a theatre famous for docu- a caretaker. School respectively, where mentaries. The screening they experienced difficulties will be followed by a Q&A After emigrating to Canada, understanding their classes session, hosted by Nam Ki- Melona simultaneously due to their language prob- wanuka from TVO’s “The worked 3 jobs for several lems. Clyde didn’t eat his Agenda”, with the director years in order to earn lunch at school, because his and cast in the panel. enough money to sponsor classmates laughed at his her daughters Judelyn and Philippine-style lunch. Short Synopsis: Jeah; her son Jade; and her Melona Banico, a single grandson Clyde (Judelyn’s To compound their financial mother, sponsored her three son) from the Philippines to difficulties and their home children and a grandson to Canada for a better future. sickness, another serious Canada from the Philippines issue emerged between the after being apart for eight Melona and her children mother and the children. The long years. After the chil- tearfully reunited in Toronto children don’t have a father, dren’s joyful arrival, the real- after being apart for eight and they were apart from ities of life hit them and the years. But their initial excite- their mother for many years.

Banico family started to face ment of reuniting in a new Melona and her children emotional conflicts, regrets country wore off quickly and were suddenly thrust upon For community photo submissions, email us at and displacement. But hope the harsh economic realities (Continued on page10 ) [email protected]

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FEBRUARY 2017 Filipinos Making WA V ES Page 9 COMMUNITY FILIPINO-CANADIAN THEATRE ‘Tatay’ Avelino Beloso’s PREMIERING “ANAK” 40th Day Memorial Service TORONTO – The next generation of write our stories and portray them artists from the Carlos Bulosan Thea- with respect and care – if not us, who tre will premiere their play, ANAK, on else would we empower to do this?” March 3, 2017 at St. Paul’s United says Aureus, CBT’s artistic producer. Church (200 Macintosh St., Scar- “The many months of creative explora- borough). This is the first full-length tion and hard work have borne valua- play, written and performed by the ble fruit. Our collective efforts and ex- new CBT Collective. Directed by Leon periences have produced a wealth of B. Aureus, ANAK is about a Filipino- stories with purpose and meaning – Canadian family’s struggle to stay to- stories of love, generation gaps, com- gether in the face of unexpected chal- munication barriers, inequality, strug- lenges. The play is a story about the gle and triumph.” family’s hopes and dreams, their se- crets and lies, and their efforts to stay ANAK will premiere on Friday, March together. 3 at 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church Family and friends of the Beloso family gathered at Our Lady Fatima Church for the in Scarborough. Special pricing will be offered to the community. Additional 40th day Memorial Service for “Tatay” Avelino Beloso. Attendees proceeded to the performances are on March 4 (8 p.m.), basement after the mass for some good food and warm reception. In the Philip- March 5 (3 p.m.), March 10 (8 p.m.), pines, it is a tradition to offer memorial services on the 9th and 40th day of a family March 11 (8 p.m.) and March 12 (3 member’s death. (Below) The Beloso brothers enjoy some fellowship and camarade- p.m.) all taking place at St. Paul’s Unit- rie with friends in the kitchen. PHOTOS BY WAVES ed Church.

Carlos Bulosan Theatre is committed to creating innovative work that re- flects a vibrant, new generation of Fili- pino-Canadian artists. This year, CBT celebrates 35 years as the home of CBT Artistic Producer and ANAK director, Filipino-Canadian theatre in Toronto. Leon Aureus and ANAK stage manager, Maricris Rivera. For more information, please con- tact: Issa Ocampo, Public Relations “As Filipino-Canadian artists and as a & Marketing — (416) 827-1985 / community, it is our responsibility to [email protected] LBC sponsors 2017 GTA Inter- league Golf tournament of

Filipino-Canadian golfers

The presidents and key officers of various golf associations in the GTA, during its planning meeting at Casa Manila restaurant. FRONT L to R: From Talamak Golf - Rene Nacin, Raffy Policarpio (LBC Country Head) and Chito Yorro (Chairman); Romy Lat (PhilCan) and Leo Abanilla (President, BGAT). BACK L to R: From Talamak Golf - Charlie Schlobohm, Jowie Jucal & Boyet Bautista (President), Joe Paule (President, SOGA), Junn Siao (President, PhilCan Golf). Not in photo is Mikee Montilla (President, Sierra Golf) Preparations are already underway for for the prestigious LBC Cup, a giant the forthcoming 2017 GTA Interleague trophy to be kept for a year by the golf tournament among hundreds of winning team. As well, golf trophies Filipino-Canadian golfers in the Great- and cash prizes will be awarded to er Toronto and surrounding Ontario individual players who will compete in municipalities. Slated to be held in various skill levels. June at the Remington Parkview golf course in Markham, this huge event The 2017 GTA Interleague Golf tourna- will be ran by this year’s host, Talamak ment is a yearly event, hosted alter- Golf, and sponsored by the Philippines’ nately by the different clubs. This year premiere cargo forwarding company, is the 8th running of this celebrated LBC Express, Inc. event, with guests players from as far as Windsor and Niagara Falls expected In an executive planning meeting held to join. recently at Casa Manila, the presidents and officers of the five largest golf as- In sponsoring this major competition, sociations in Ontario, threshed out the LBC intends not only to promote details of this large sports undertak- awareness of the LBC brand and prod- ing. Participating clubs, namely Phil- ucts, but also to encourage positive Can Golf Club, Southern Ontario Golf community interaction amongst differ- Association (SOGA), Sierra Golf, Baya- ent Filipino-Canadian organizations. nihan Golf Association of Toronto According to LBC Country Head Raffy (BGAT) and Talamak (TGA), will be Policarpio who himself is a proponent fielding no less than 140 golfers to vie (Continued on page10 )

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(Continued from page8 ) big fight….

...MY FIRST 150 DAYS At the same time, more bad news came: Melona lost her each other in this new job and the family was in world. So they started to financial difficulties again. fight. But all the difficulties made the family grow closer to Life in Canada for Judelyn each other. and Jade was not what they expected. The cleaning job Clyde’s English improved, made them very tired physi- and he was no longer afraid cally, as they had never done of eating his lunch at school. this kind of work back home He wants to be engineer to in the Philippines and they help the family in the future. only made little money. They wanted to go back to the After sending out many re- Philippines. sumes, Melona found a new job. But more bad news Angely Pacis (PC candidate for the riding of Mississauga Centre) and Patrick Brown (leader of the Ontario Melona felt regrets in spon- shocked the family again. Conservative Party) met the PRESS at MAX RESTAURANT on February 10, 2017. There was a lively discus- soring her family to Cana- Jeah was diagnosed as sion of the current cost of electricity on Ontario; and other current Ontario problems. PHOTO A. RAMOS da….. “Anemic” by the Sick Kid's Hospital. Their family doctor Eventually, Judelyn and Jade told her that she can die at both found full-time jobs at any moment because of her McDonald’s, so they were low haemoglobin. For able to help Melona finan- Melona, she is so glad that cially, as well as being able Jeah is in Canada, so she can to send money back to the be cured with good doctors Philippines. here and the free health care. If Jeah was still in the But the children became ad- Philippines, they wouldn’t dicted to the free wifi, as be able to afford the doctor's they didn’t have it in their fees. rural area home. They spent their spare time playing with On July 1st, on Canada Day, their cell phones; they left after the children’s 150 days everything for Melona to do, in Canada, the Banico family after her hard day’s work. is celebrating their new lives in Canada. They are hoping Melona was very upset, so to have a better future in Pre Valentine Concert was held at PRESTIGE DISCO CLUB on February 10, 2017; lead singer DK Tijam, she left the apartment after a their new country. ∎ and Ice Aquino did their spectacular performances. There were also Valentine comedies performed by other performers. Joey Abrenilla was the MC of the event. PHOTO BY ARIEL RAMOS (Continued from page9 ) ince. As there are 4 skill lev- els to compete in (Class A, B, LBC SPONSORS 2017 GTA C, Seniors), golfers of all siz- INTERLEAGUE GOLF ….. es, age and gender, whether beginners or scratch- of healthy lifestyle, LBC con- players, would surely feel tinues to partner with vari- thrilled and encouraged to ous organizations in order to give their best. encourage their customers and friends to engage in ac- As tournament host, Tala- tive team sports. Aside from mak Golf ensures a smooth, its sponsorship of the GTA lively and highly- organized interleague golf tournament, conduct of this annual tour- LBC will also be holding its nament, similar if not better 2nd LBC Badminton tourna- than when it last hosted the ment in April, with the Tala- event in 2012. Winner or mak group as lead coordina- not, all golfers from the par- tor. ticipating clubs are assured of free golf shirts, balls and The 8th GTA Interleague various giveaways. The Tournament this summer event will culminate with a promises to be a thoroughly sit-down dinner and enter- Edwin Esteban celebrated his 2017 birthday at his house in Thornhill - Ontario on January 28, 2017. It intense and exciting compe- tainment during the awards was attended by his friends from Philippines Executive Club (PEC), coworkers, relatives, and friends tition for the avid Filipino- night. ∎ from around Greater Toronto Area. PHOTO BY ARIEL RAMOS Canadian golfers in the prov-

FEBRUARY 2017 Filipinos Making WA V ES Page 11 ROSE TY’s BIRTHDAY & 10TH ANNIVERSARY on February 10

After 10 years of very successful career as Real Estate agent, Rose Ty celebrated her birthday cum anniversary with the people close to her heart—her family, clients, business partners and close friends. The momentous event was held at the elegant Sar- coa Restaurant & Bar at Hamil- ton’s romantic waterfront. It was an evening of cocktails & Mom and Dad sumptuous buffet, excellent live music and overflowing best wish- es for the celebrant. Happy Birthday & Congratulations, Rose! Rose Ty (centre), with family, clients, co-workers and close friends having fun at Sarcoa Restaurant & Bar in Hamilton ON. Team Adnan & Rose

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FEBRUARY 2017 Filipinos Making WA V ES Page 15 Religious Inspirations Even the WAVES obey Him...

National Shrine of our Mother of Perpetual Help St. Patrick’s Catholic Church "SHOCKED & 131 McCaul St, Toronto SURPRISED" (416) 598-3269 By JOSEPH G. LARIOSA

WEEKLY WEDNESDAY MASS & DEVOTIONS: CHICAGO (JGL) – When 7:30 am * 9:30am * 12 noon, * 2:30pm * 5:05pm * 7:00pm Pope Francis called him and “asked me to be the 10th Bishop of Salt Lake City” in Utah, Filipino Aux- In Memoriam iliary Bishop Oscar Solis of Los Angeles, California, said he was “surprised and shocked.” According to Intermoun- tain Catholic, a newspaper March February of the Roman Catholic Dio- cese of Salt Lake City, when 17 18 the call was made, the 63- year-old Bishop Solis told a His Excellency, The Most Rever- 1953 2017 press conference “the call end Oscar Azarcon Solis, auxil- came out of nowhere, he lary bishop of Los Angeles, is the said, his first response was, first Filipino-American to be con- “Am I in trouble?” secrated a bishop. He prepared for the priesthood studying phi- Bishop Solis said he only losophy at Christ the King Semi- settled down after getting nary in Tagaytay City and theolo- assurance from the apos- gy at the Pontifical Royal Semi- tolic nuncio to the United nary of the University of Santo Edgardo F. Soriano States, Archbishop Chris- Tomas in Manila tophe (without “r” at the Loving husband to THELMA ARANZASO SORIANO end) Pierre, that he cese or in an archdiocese, (Archbishop Pierre) was on his title is bishop. Devoted father to his only son IBARRA "IRA" A.SORIANO the other end of the line. A bishop is usually chosen Doting grandfather to JADEN SORIANO Solis made history when he from three candidates became the first Philippine- called – terna – based on all Joined the kingdom of his creator and merciful GOD born bishop to be assigned materials collected and re- on February 18,2017 at the Sunnybrook Hospital. to a diocese in the U.S. Os- viewed by the nuncio and a car Azarcon Solis, whose report (approximately 20 An original native of Tanza, Cavite, Philippines and resident of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. appointment as bishop of pages) with the nuncio’s Ed, as he was fondly called was an outstanding Graphic Artist who was one of the Salt Lake City, was an- preference and forwarded Philippines' pioneers in Animation Arts. He garnered several awards in that field nounced on Jan. 10, 2017, to the Congregation for including an international prize abroad in Switzerland. was born on Oct. 13, 1953 Bishops in Rome for con- in San Jose City, Nueva Eci- sideration. ja in the Philippines to par- He had served as head of the television graphics of the defunct National Media MOVES TO METROPOLI- ents, Anselmo de la Fuente Production Center (NMPC) Channel 4, now PTV-4, and spent overseas stint with the TAN ARCHDIOCESE OF Solis, and Antonia Ortega Singapore Broadcasting System (SBS) in the 1980s until he and his family migrated to SAN FRANCISCO Canada. Up to his demise he was one of the leading animators and creative artist of Azarcon, who are now both Canada's TV-Ontario (TVO), the official television arm of the province of Ontario. deceased. With his designation as Bishop of Salt Lake City, Bishop Solis has two sis- which includes the entire A funeral mass is to be held on Feb 23,2017 at 10:00am ters, Celia S. Tapia and Ma- state of Utah, he leaves the at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Scarborough. ria Socorro S. Pacubas, and Archdiocese of Los Angeles a brother, the Rev. Ronald and becomes a suffragan A. Solis (Opus Dei). His (assistant) of the Metropol- three other siblings are al- In Loving & Inseparable Memory itan Archdiocese of San so deceased. Francisco, which has juris- According to the website of diction over such other dio- the United States Confer- ceses as Honolulu, Las Ve- Buzon ence of Catholic Bishops, gas, Oakland, Reno, Sacra- there are 160 Diocesan mento, San Jose, Santa Rosa Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. Bishops and 75 Auxiliary and Stockton. The Metro- May their souls rest in peace. Amen. Bishops in the U.S. Five of politan of San Francisco is May their souls rest in peace. Amen. these dioceses, including headed by Archbishop Sal- Salt Lake City, are vacant. vatore Cordileone. When the call was made, Utah has a population of Solis was auxiliary bishop 2.9-M, placing the Catholic for the San Pedro Region of population in that state at the Archdiocese of Los An- 10 percent or 295,000 as of geles, which has the largest 2015, according to the Filipino Catholic popula- website of the Diocese of tion in the country. Previ- Salt Lake City. ously he served as the The Diocese of Salt Lake archdiocese’s Vicar for Eth- City became vacant since nic Ministry and Director of 2015 or 20 months ago the Office of Justice and when then 9th Bishop John Peace. Charles Wester was ap- An auxiliary bishop is ap- pointed Archbishop of San- Romulo Hortencia pointed to assist a diocesan (Continued on page16 ) July 6, 1921 – December 29, 2016 February 2, 1926 - January 17, 2017 bishop. Whether in a dio-

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‘SHOCKED & from those in the room, alike,” the archbishop SURPRISED” who included not only emeritus said in a press Pope Francis: to love members of the press but release. “Fortunately, his (Continued from page15 ) Pastoral Center staff and new home in Salt Lake City your enemies, prayer ta Fe, New Mexico. diocesan priests and dea- will not hinder in the least cons – “and lo and behold, I his leadership among the is a game-changer “The wait has been worth received a very surprising Filipino priests, and his en- it,” said Monsignor Colin F. and shocking phone call ergetic commitment to ex- Vatican City, Feb 19, 2017 / ly.’ And then: ‘You shall be Bircumshaw, diocesan ad- informing me that Pope pand all models of ministry 01:21 pm (CNA/EWTN perfect as your heavenly ministrator, at the Jan. 10 Francis was asking me to for Filipino Catholics every- News).- The path to holi- Father is perfect’,” the Pope press conference introduc- become the 10th Bishop of where.” ness and sainthood, Pope remarked. ing the bishop to Utah. Salt Lake City.” Francis said, requires imi- Archbishop Jose H. Gomez Forgiveness and prayer are tating Christ by loving our Bishop Solis, the monsignor “AM I IN TROUBLE?” of Los Angeles said in a the way to do this. said, is “joyful, he is experi- statement that he will miss enemies and praying for The call came out of no- enced, and multi-talented.” Bishop Solis, but could not those who wrong us even where, he said; his first re- be happier for him. “I have when it is difficult. Ordained a priest on April sponse was, “Am I in trou- relied on his good advice 28, 1979, Solis attended ble? “It’s true, God the Father is Divine Word Seminary in and pastoral judgment, and merciful,” he said Feb. 19. Tagaytay City in the Philip- In response, the apostolic I am inspired by his love “And you? Are you merci- pines. He served in the nuncio to the United States, and dedication to the peo- ful, are you merciful with archdioceses of Manila and Archbishop Christophe ple of the San Pedro Pasto- the people who have hurt Cabanatuan. He also served Pierre, who was on the oth- ral Region and the whole you? Or who do not love as associate pastor at St. er end of the line, “made family of God here in the you?” Rocco’s Church, Union City, me feel at peace,” Bishop Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Solis said. We are all going to miss “If He is merciful, if He is NJ and St. Joseph Co- holy, if He is perfect, we Cathedral, Thibodaux, LA. Since that call, he has felt him greatly,” the archbish- op said. must be merciful, holy and In 2004, he was ordained many emotions, among perfect like Him,” he con- auxiliary bishop and was them fear of uncertainty The official installation of tinued. “This is holiness. A named Episcopal Vicar for and gratitude for God’s Oscar Solis as tenth bishop man and a woman who do Pope Francis the San Pedro Region in blessings, he said. of the Diocese of Salt Lake this deserve to be canon- “This is the way of holi- 2009. His visit to Salt Lake for his City will take place in the ized: they become saints. ness,” he said. “If all men During the press confer- announcement as bishop Cathedral of the Madeleine So simple is the Christian and women of the world ence, Bishop Solis spoke in was only his second in the in Salt Lake on Tuesday, life.” learned this, there would March 7, 2017 at 2 p.m. be no wars, there would English and in Spanish, and Beehive State. In the first, Pope Francis gave his hom- Tickets will be required for not be.” also replied in Filipino to a he went to Salt Lake City to ily during Mass at the par- greeting from a Filipino officiate a wedding ceremo- the Installation. Solemn Vespers will be held in the ish of Santa Maria Josefa of Wars begin “in bitterness, priest, Father Renato Rodil- ny. the Heart of Jesus, where rancor, the desire for re- las of Saint Olaf Parish. cathedral March 6 at 7 p.m. Cardinal Roger Mahony, A public reception will be he visited Sunday. Before venge, to make someone At the press conference, Archbishop emeritus of Los held March 7, from 6 to 8 Mass he visited with young pay. But that destroys fami- Bishop Solis said he has Angeles, complimented p.m. at the Salt Lake City people, the sick, families lies, destroys friendships, been working very hard for Bishop Solis for his work in Marriott Downtown at City and those in charge of the destroys neighborhoods, the last 13 years in Los An- the archdiocese. “His per- Creek, 75 S. West Temple. parish’s Caritas organiza- destroys so much,” he said. tion. He also heard the con- geles – “I would like to em- sonal warmth and pastoral (Contact reporter: jglari- For Pope Francis, this is fessions of four parishion- phasize the words ‘very presence captivated every- [email protected]) ∎ why we must pray always ers. hard,’” he said, to laughter one, Filipinos and all others for the grace not to hold This was the Pope’s 13th grudges and for “the grace FOR DIGITAL COPIES, VISIT visit to a parish in the dio- to pray for our enemies, to cese of Rome during his pray for the people that do www.filipinosmakingwaves.com pontificate, and the second not love us, the grace of in just a little over a month. peace.” FOR AD ENQUIRIES, EMAIL [email protected] In his homily, the pontiff If we make this our daily reflected on the way of ho- prayer, the Pope continued, liness. This path cannot be even just praying one pray- followed if we harbor re- er a day for our enemies, Passages : In Remembrance sentment or wish to exact this is how we will “win” revenge against someone. and make progress “on the Quoting the words of Jesus path of holiness and perfec- Efigenio S. Dorotheo Sr. in the Gospel, the Pope tion.” said: “love your enemies In the end, “evil is over- Passed away peacefully at organizations in the Filipi- and pray for those who come by good,” he said, and Tony Stacey Centre for Vet- no and Catholic communi- persecute you.” erans Care in Toronto on ties such as the Movement “sin is won with generosi- Thursday February 2, 2017 for a Free Philippines, and “Pray for the one who hurts ty.” me?” the Pope asked. “Yes,” in his 94th year. Loving served as Post Commander “Prayer is an antidote he answered, “because it husband of 58 years of for the American Legion, against hatred, against changes lives.” Anita (nee Buendia). Be- Grand Knight for the wars, these wars that start loved father of Ruth (Peter Knights of Columbus, If we think it is impossible, at home, which start in the Abraham), Mary Ann Knight Grand Officer of Ri- then pray, the Pope said. neighborhood, which begin (Joseph Carlos), Asuncion zal. Pray every day for the in families,” he said. (Domenico D’Alessandro) grace to forgive and the The Pope said if he knows and Efigene (Ayako). Proud Memorial service will be at grace to love. that someone wants to hurt grandfather of Christine Heritage Funeral Centre, 50 and Joshua. Son of the late Overlea Boulevard in To- The Gospel is simple, he him and does not love him, Ricardo Dorotheo and ronto on Saturday Febru- said. “I pray especially for him.” Asuncion Serrano. the Philippines, Colgate- ary 18th at 5pm. The family “This advice: ‘Be holy, for I “Pray for there to be Palmolive, New York Police would like to thank the car- the Lord your God, am ho- peace,” he said. ∎ Efigenio was born on Department, Ontario Pro- ing staff at Tony Stacey. March 29, 1922 in Cebu vincial Police, and the Ca- Memorial Donations in City, Philippines, graduated nadian Corps of Commis- Efigenio Dorotheo's name from University of the Phil- sionaires. may be made to the Tony “Father, forgive them ippines with degrees in Sci- Stacey Centre for Veterans for they do not know what they are doing” ence and Education. He He was a devoted and pas- Care. ∎ worked for University of sionate member of many

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The Filipino community was well-represented at Michael Levitt’s 2017 New Year's Levee celebration held at Montecassino Hotel on Jan 22.

Manny Yanga of Scarborough Toyota shows his support to Team Canada NBTC through FBL sponsorship. PHOTO BY DINDO ORBESO

Ontario licensed paralegal, Earl Francis Dacara, radio guest seated in front poses with Talakayan Radyo Filipino broadcasters, L- R : political commentator Tony A. San Juan, producer Jess Cabrias , reporter Joe Damasco and back: DJ Ryan Orlanda and IT coordinator Bobby Achacon, on February 11, 2017. (submitted photo)

Page 18 Filipinos Making WA V ES FEBRUARY 2017 BUSINESS Filipino lands top 8 Things Smart People Never Reveal About P&G global post Themselves At Work By: Annelle Tayao-Juego ued to grow, one that would take By Dr. Travis Bradberry values can alienate some people as her to Japan where she managed the If a door is open to you, you go quickly as it intrigues others. Even Pampers and Whisper brands, and At work, sharing the right aspects through it—confidently.” bringing up a hot-button world then eventually to the United States, of yourself in the right ways is an event without asserting a strong where she initially oversaw glob- art form. Disclosures that feel like Such encouraging words, uttered opinion can lead to conflict. People al operations of P&G’s baby relationship builders in the mo- by Fama Francisco, perfectly build their lives around their ideals care category, and then ment can wind up as obvious no- describe her approach to- and beliefs, and giving them your the company’s North nos with hindsight. ward her career—which two cents is risky. Be willing to lis- America operations, is most likely why she Trouble is, you can’t build a strong ten to others without inputting an- before finally landing was able to land the professional network if you don’t ything on your end because all it the position she has prestigious position open up to your colleagues. Doing takes is a disapproving look to start now. she now holds: global so is tricky, because revealing the a conflict. Political opinions are so president of Procter Just as Francisco’s wrong things can have a devastat- deeply ingrained in people, that & Gamble’s feminine professional life ing effect on your career. challenging their views is more care business. likely to get you judged than to blossomed in P&G, You must know where the line is change their mind. “My belief is if a job so did her family. and be careful not to cross it, be- is worth doing, you The mother of cause once you share something, 2. That you think someone is in- have to do that job four—three boys there is no going back. competent. There will always be better than anyone and one girl— who’s done it before. actually met her hus- And I think if you can band, Noel, when they do that, then opportuni- were both starting out ties will always open up,” as part of the sales team she says. in the Philippines. In fact, Francisco is the first “He was one of the men. It was woman and the first Asian to hold very awkward,” she says with a that title, after working for the com- laugh. “When we were working to- pany for 27 years, or since she grad- gether in the same function, it was uated from the University of the awkward, but eventually we moved Philippines where she took up Busi- to different functions.” ness Administration with a speciali- zation in Marketing. Francisco describes their marriage as a “tag team” relationship, a dy- It’s a post she never even dreamt of namic she believes is instrumental holding, she says, especially since to her success professionally, as she initially failed her first interview they see each other as partners and with P&G. equals when it comes to taking care “I applied in the marketing function, of their family. and I actually failed my first inter- “My husband and I both have great incompetent people in any work- view,” she says. “But I persisted. TalentSmart has tested more than a careers in P&G. I have to admit, it’s place, and chances are that every- That’s the most important part—I million people and found that the not easy when you’re in a country one knows who they are. If you persisted, so I ended up becoming upper echelons of top performance without extended family, without don’t have the power to help them the first female sales manager hired are filled with people who are high any household help,” she says. “We improve or to fire them, then you in P&G Philippines after almost 50 in emotional intelligence (90% of had to really rely on the two of us. have nothing to gain by broadcast- years of operations, which was a top performers, to be exact). Emo- You just have to give and take every ing their ineptitude. Announcing great way to join the company.” tional intelligence is the day.” your colleague’s incompetence “something” in each of us that is a Francisco says she was the lone fe- comes across as an insecure at- A supportive family, combined with bit intangible. It affects how we male in a group of 100 in the sales tempt to make you look better. her persistence and a little bit of manage behavior, navigate social team, wherein she had to learn a Your callousness will inevitably luck—it seems such is the Fama complexities, and make personal variety of skills, as the job then was come back to haunt you in the form Francisco formula for professional decisions that achieve positive re- “physically demanding.” of your coworkers’ negative opin- success. It’s the persistence bit sults. which she takes most pride in, as it ions of you. “Between you and me, I didn’t know Emotionally intelligent people are was, essentially, what really got her 3. How much money you make. how to parallel park!” she says, adept at reading others, and this into P&G in the first place. Your parents may love to hear all chuckling. “And very quickly I had to ability shows them what they be an expert with the customers I about how much you’re pulling in “Sometimes—and I think a lot of should and shouldn’t reveal about was covering. I asked a lot of my each month, but in the workplace, women can identify [themselves in themselves at work. They know male colleagues to show me the this only breeds negativity. It’s im- this situation]—there’s a already a better than to reveal any of the fol- ropes, but I think I also brought in a possible to allocate salaries with door open to you, and you hesitate. lowing, because these things will lot of my expertise as a female, perfect fairness, and revealing Or sometimes, you think you’re not send your career careening in the which is understanding the consum- yours gives your coworkers a di- good enough; that, oh, these are all wrong direction. er and the shopper even better. All rect measure of comparison. As the experiences I don’t have,” she in all, my early years in sales were, I 1. Your political beliefs. People’s soon as everyone knows how much says. “If a door is not opened to you, think, the most fruitful.” political beliefs are too closely tied you make, everything you do at like when I failed my first exam in to their identities to be discussed work is considered against your P&G, then find a way to open the From working in sales, Francisco without incident at work. Disagree- income. It’s tempting to swap sala- door. There is a way to open it if you moved to the company’s marketing ing with someone else’s views can ry figures with a buddy out of curi- are persistent and you deliver the function after four years. quickly alter their otherwise strong osity, but the moment you do, you’ll results that stand out.” ∎ THE PHIL- perception of you. Confronting never see each other the same way It was there that her career contin- IPPINE INQUIRER someone’s core values is one of the again. most insulting things you can do. 4. That you hate your job. The last Granted, different people treat poli- FEEL GOOD Filipino Community NEWS inin TorontoToronto (Continued on page20 ) WAV ES tics differently, but asserting your

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FEBRUARY 2017 Filipinos Making WA V ES Page 19 LIFESTYLE: VALENTINE SPECIALTO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Here's what happens to your brain when you’re in love

By Natasha Noman So an increase in extracellular of love, the "attachment" dopamine, norepinephrine phase. A wise sage named Kesha and serotonin makes you feel These hormones enhance once said "Your love is a good. It's a physical response feelings of attachment and drug." It would seem she's that isn't far off to the body's make two people in love feel done her research. response on — surprise, sur- connected on a deeper level. Researchers over the past few prise — cocaine. And these powerful hormones decades have examined the You get a bump in norepi- are released in expectant brains of those struck by cu- nephrine, for example, be- mothers and immediately pid's arrow and unearthed cause your loved-up brain after their babies are born, some remarkable findings, tells the adrenal gland atop because they help trick peo- revealing just how potent an your kidney to start pumping ple's brains into developing a effect love and attraction have it out when you've gone star- human attachment with an- on brain chemistry. ry-eyed. At the same time, other person. "Falling in love causes our your brain also tells your ad- tation and the integration of hands? Does she like me, too? body to release a flood of feel- renal glands to pump out sensory experiences into so- Does this shirt make me look Another thing that augments good chemicals that trigger adrenaline and epinephrine. cial behavior, and the ventral hot enough? Am I visibly this sense of connection is lowered levels of testosterone specific physical reactions," This explains why your heart tegmental area, which is asso- sweating? Dr. Patricia Mumby, a profes- ciated with pleasure, focused in men and higher levels of starts to race and your palms And in the very early, begin- sor in psychiatry and behav- attention, and the motivation testosterone in women who start to sweat and your mouth ning stages, as the cortisol ioral neurosciences at Loyola to pursue and acquire re- are in love. becomes dry and maybe you rises, serotonin levels actually University Chicago's Stritch wards," the Harvard Mahoney feel a little sick when you're decrease — unlike, as ex- "Men, in some way, had be- School of Medicine, told Sci- Neuroscience Institute wrote around the person you love. plained above, when it surges come more like women, and ence Daily. "This internal elix- in its explanation of the study. women had become like Pleasure and reward during the next phase of love, ir of love is responsible for men," Donatella Marazziti, a making our cheeks flush, our That explains why you're al- along with dopamine and no A lot of this brain activity goes ways left wanting more, mak- epinephrine. People with ob- specialist in psychiatry at the palms sweat and our hearts down in two reward and University of Pisa in Italy and race." ing falling in love feel a bit sessive compulsive disorder pleasure centers, known as like an addiction. also have lower levels of sero- who's conducted research on The love drug the caudate nucleus and ven- tonin. love's influence on the brain, tral tegmental area, a 2005 "We are literally addicted to told New Scientist. "It's as if So what causes those physical study which examined fMRI love," Dr. Larry Young, a so- So, when you're crushing nature wants to eliminate reactions to an emotional brain scans of 2,500 college cial signals and attachment hard, your brain sort of repli- what can be different in men stimulus? Love inhibits the students in love revealed. specialist at Emory Universi- cates that of someone with and women, because it’s more uptake of three neurotrans- ty, told the Economist. OCD, which is why it can feel important to survive [and The study was led by re- mitters — dopamine, norepi- like an obsession. mate] at this stage." nephrine and serotonin — nowned anthropologist Helen It's an obsession And then there's the attach- which makes you feel like Fisher, who delivered a TED But the early stages of falling So, in sum, falling for some- ment thing everything is awesome. By Talk on what love does to the in love can also make you a one includes feeling sweaty, preventing neurons from ab- brain. little crazy. When you have sex or are like you've developed an ad- sorbing these neurotransmit- physically touched (by some- diction, like you're on cocaine "Two of the brain regions that When you start falling for ters, they hang out in the one you like or love), it releas- and as though you have OCD: showed activity in the fMRI someone, there's a rise in cor- brain outside the cells instead es the hormones vasopressin What's not to love? ∎ scans were the caudate nucle- tisol, the stress hormone — (when they're taken up by and oxytocin, which are also us, a region associated with which would explain all the neurons, their impact is ne- reward detection and expec- released during the last phase gated). anxiety: Did he mean to brush

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ABS-CBN kicked off the year 2017 on investment in to reach more consum- top, as more viewers in January from ers effectively. both urban and rural homes nation- wide preferred programs that give in- Viewers nationwide also tuned in to spiration and promote love of family ABS-CBN in other parts of the day. and compassion. Aside from primetime, ABS-CBN won in other time blocks nationwide that The Kapamilya network enjoyed an include morning block (6AM-12NN) average audience share of 44% or with 40% versus GMA’s 35%; the eight points higher than GMA’s 36%, noontime block (12NN-3PM) with 44% according to data from Kantar Media. versus GMA’s 36%; and afternoon block (3PM-6PM) with 45% versus Out of the top 20 most watched pro- GMA’s 37%. grams in the country last month, 15 programs were produced by ABS-CBN. As ABS-CBN kept its lead over its rival Topping the list was the undisputed network, it also dominated the digital number one show “FPJ’s Ang Probin- space in 2016. ABS-CBN’s media web- syano,” which tackles relevant social site www.abs-cbn.com breached three issues and promotes family values to billion page views and averaged 40.3 viewers. It registered an average na- “My Dear Heart,” which highlights peo- tition and scored national TV rating of million monthly users, becoming the tional TV rating of 37.2%. ple’s capacity to love, also resonated 27.4% versus GMA’s 17%. biggest local website in the country. It with viewers as it recorded 28.5%. also ranked fourth after global giants It was followed by “Your Face Sounds Kantar Media, which uses a nationwide Facebook, YouTube, and Google, ac- Familiar Kids,” which gives an avenue Also part of the top 20 are “TV Pa- panel size of 2,610 urban and rural cording to web traffic data and analyt- for celebrity kids to showcase their trol” (28.8%), “Magpahanggang homes, represent 100% of the total ics site Alexa. musical talents, with 35.2%. Values- Wakas” (25%), “Home Sweetie Philippine TV viewing population. laden series “,” mean- Home” (24.9%), “Goin Bulilit” (23.1%), In other areas, ABS-CBN also beat GMA while, also made it to the list with “A Love to Last” (22.7%), “TV Patrol Meanwhile, the Kapamilya network in January. More viewers tune in to the 30.1%. Weekend” (18.6%), “Ipaglaban also ruled household viewership Kapamilya network in Total Balance Mo” (17.7%), “Minute to Win It Last across all time blocks especially in Luzon with an average national audi- “MMK” scored 30% and continued to Man Standing” (17.7%), “Doble Ka- primetime (6PM-12MN) where it ence share of 46% versus GMA’s 39%; give hope and life lessons with its de- ra” (17.4%), and “It’s Show- scored 47%, an 11-point lead com- in Total Luzon with 40% vs GMA’s piction of Filipinos’ real-life stories and time” (16.8%). pared to GMA’s 36%. The primetime 38%, in Total Visayas with 51% versus struggles. block is the most important part of the GMA’s 32%; and in Total Mindanao ABS-CBN’s live telecast of the 65th Miss day when most Filipinos watch TV and with 52% versus GMA’s 31%. ∎ ABS-CBN’s newest primetime series Universe also fared better than compe- advertisers put a larger chunk of their STORY OF LOVE, DECEPTION IN “THE BETTER HALF” INSTANTLY FASCINATES VIEWERS NATIONWIDE

Viewers were instantly cap- ready living on an island tivated by ABS-CBN’s new- with Bianca (Denise Lau- est romantic drama and rel), who pretends to be his psychological thriller “The wife. Better Half” as its pilot epi- sode led the afternoon rat- Will Camille find her way to ings games last Monday Marco? What role will Ra- (Feb 13). fael play in her life? How can Bianca keep her dark The show recorded a na- secret from everyone? tional TV rating of 16.8%, while its rival show The series is directed by “Hahamakin ang Lahat” on- Jeffrey Jeturian and pro- ly got 13.7%, according to duced by the team behind data from Kantar Media. It hit shows “Be Careful With also generated online buzz My Heart,” “Dream Dad,” and “Ningning.” and trended on Twitter as romantic thriller movie captured by the series’ pilot In its pilot episode, viewers netizens posted about the with tight editing & stellar episode. “It is like a movie! were introduced to Camille Don’t miss the lives that cast’s performances and acting,” he said in a tweet. Congrats to the whole cast,” (Shaina Magdayao), the was tangled and ruined by love scenes. iWant TV user Wheng com- woman Rafael (JC De Vera) love, “The Better Half,” “It was so beautiful! Anoth- Twitter user @pinoytapsilog mented. saved from committing sui- weekdays after “It’s Show- er quality series from ABS- cide as she searched for her time” on ABS-CBN. For up- shared his praises for the CBN,” @ryanemmanuelS “Great editing! The cinema- series, “#TheBetterHalfBegins lost husband Marco (Carlo dates, follow shared on Twitter. tography was superb,” said Aquino). However, Marco, @thebetterhalfTV on Face- with a big bang! It feels like Marielle in the comments an intense, fast-paced, full Even iWant TV users were who suffer from an amnesia book, Twitter, and Insta- section. after a plane crash, is al- gram. ∎

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Mon Torralba Fun with OPM Retro Pag Tumatagal … Maging Sino Ka Man Pagdating ng Panahon Lalong Tumitibay Music/Lyrics: Rey Valera Aiza Seguerra Wadab (NonoyTan - Mon Torralba) Intro: F – Fsus – F - Fsus Intro: E - Am/E – E – Am/E

Intro: Em7-A11-DM7-A11 pause Verse 1 Verse 1

F Bb E C#m7 Verse 1 Ang pag-ibig ay sadyang ganyan Alam kong hindi mo pansin DM7 A7 Dm Dm7/C A B11 E Alam mo bang ikaw lamang Tiwala sa isa’t isa’y kailangan Narito lang ako A11 DM7 Bbm Am7 D7 C#m7 F#7sus – F#7 Ang tangi kong minamahal Dati mong pag-ibig, wala akong pakialam Naghihintay na mahalin Am7 GM7 Gm7 G7 C7sus - C7 A D /C B11 - B7 Ang buhay kong ito Basta’t mahal kita kailan pa man. Umaasa kahit di man ngayon Gm A11 F#m F#/Bb B11 Am/E - E Ay nagkakulay ng dahil sa ‘yo Verse 2 Mapapansin mo rin, mapapansin mo rin

..F#m7-B11-EM7-B11 pause F Bb Verse 2 Verse 2 Wag kang mag-isip nang ano pa man EM7 A7 Dm Dm7/C E C#m7 Kung ika’y nalulumbay Mga paliwanag mo’y di na kailangan Alam kong di mo makita A11 EM7 Bbm Am7 D7 A B11 E At wala sa iyong dumamay At kahit ano pa ang iyong nakaraan Narito lang ako Bm7 AM7 Gm7 C7sus - C7 F - Cm7 - F7 C#m7 F#7sus – F#7 Tawagin ang pangalan ko Mamahalin kita maging sino ka man. Hinihintay lagi kita Am B11 A D /C B11 - B Asahan mong andiyan na ako Umaasa kahit di man ngayon B11 Chorus F#m F#/Bb B B1 1 Don’t you know that Hahanapin mo rin, hahanapin din BbM7 Am7 Gm7 C7sus F B11 Don’t you know that Mahal kita pagkat mahal kita Dm A7 Bb F Chorus Iniisip nila ay hindi mahalaga Chorus Gm7 C7sus Bb- Am- Gm-F E B/Eb Mahal k ita maging sino ka man. Pagdating ng panahon EM7 B11 Ab7 Ab/C C#m7 - /B Pag tumatagal lalong tumitibay Baka ikaw rin at ako EM7 Bm7 E11 Adlib A B11 Abm Ang pag-ibig na itong inaalay Baka tibok ng puso ko’y AM7 Am EM7 Dm-Dm7/C-Bb-C7-Fsus-F C#m F#m F#/Bb B11 Ito ay tunay, I love you Dm-Dm7/C-Bb-A7-Dm-Bbm-C7sus-C7 Maging tibok ng puso mo

… DM7-G-Em7-A11 pause (1x only) E B/Eb Verse 3 Sana nga’y mangyari yun Ab7 Ab/C C#m -/B … B11 (on repeat) F Bb Kahit di palang ngayon Mali man ang ikaw ay ibigin ko A B11 Abm C#m Verse 3 Sana ay mahalin mo rin DM7 A7 Dm Dm7/C F#m B11 E Lalo kitang minamahal Ako’y isang bulag na umiibig sa ‘yo Pagdating ng panahon A11 DM7 Bbm Am7 D7 Habang tayo’y tumatagal t kahit ano pa ang iyong nakaraan Am7 GM7 Gm7 C7sus C7 F - Cm7 - F7 Interlude: E – Am/E – E – Am/E Mamahalin kita maging sino ka man Ligaya ko’y ikaw Gm A11 Kung didilim ikaw ang ilaw (Repeat Chorus) Verse 3 E C#m7 ..F#m7-B11-EM7-B11 pause Alam kong hindi mo alam Coda A B11 E Dm-Dm7-Bb-C7sus-C7-Fsus-F-; (2x) , Verse 4 Narito lang ako 3rd time to fade EM7 C#m7 F#7sus – F# Sa oras na kapiling kita Naghihintay kahit kailan A11 EM7 A D /C B11 - B Walang lungkot, puro ligaya March February Nangangarap kahit di man ngayon Bm7 E11 AM7 12 12 F#m F#/Bb B B11 Ikaw ang tanging iibigin 1940 2017 Mamahalin mo rin, mamahalin mo rin Am B11 Pang habangbuhay kong mamahalin B11 (Repeat Chorus) Don’t you know that B11 Bridge: Don’t you know that

(Repeat Chorus) AM7 B/A Abm C#m ALAL JARREAUJARREAU Di pa siguro bukas, ‘di pa rin ngayon (Repeat Chorus except last word) THANK YOU A F# B7sus B7— C7 EM7-Bbsus FOR THE GREAT Malay mo balang araw, dumating din yun. ... you, MUSIC WAVES (Repeat Chorus half-step [F] except last (Repeat Chorus moving chords 1/2 step word) Higher , fade) F - Bbm/F – F –Bbm/F - F ... panahon

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Philippine Independence Day Council 2017 Annual Beauty Pageant Now Underway

The annual beauty - and - talent competition for Miss Philippines and Little Miss Philippines PIDC 2017 titles is now underway. The widely popular contest is being sponsored by the prestigious Philippine Inde- pendence Day Council (PIDC), a 19- year old not- for-profit, cultural and soci- etal - responsive organiza- tion in the Filipino Canadi- an and mainstream com- munities. PIDC has been prominently showcasing Pinoy heritage - centred programs such as the Mabuhay Philippines Festi- val, Salo Salu sa Earl Bales Park, Mabuhay Cup Volley- ball Tournament, Mabuhay Golf, Mabuhay Cup Invita- tional Basketball Tourna- ment and the Philippine Independence Day Flag- Raising rites at Queen's Park.

Coronation Night is going to be held on June 3, 2017, Saturday at the Isabel Ba- der Theatre, UT- Victoria University , 93 Charles Street W., Toronto. The Lit- tle Miss Philippines contest will begin at 2:00 until 5:00 PM and the Miss Philip- pines final selection is scheduled at 7:00 PM. Tick- et Admission Price: $15.00/person (children 5 below free).

Prizes for all major winners will receive a crown, sash and flowers including the following cash awards : Miss Philippines PIDC 2017 - One round trip ticket to the Philippines ; First run- ner up- $400.00; Second Runner Up - $200.00 and for Little Miss Philippines PIDC 2017 - $800.00; First runner up- $400.00 & Sec- ond Runner up- $200.00. pines contestants and 4:00 quence is to be observed Pageant Chair: Rory Elefa- Chyrell Samson, Suzy Llan- to 6:00 PM for Miss Philip- for both events including a no; Miss Philippines Chair: era, Roy Start, Jun Villaruz, On January 22, 2017, the pines candidates at the Got- Question-and-Answer por- Gene Pardo-Elamparo; Lit- Nanding Ticzon and Rose PIDC officially launched the ta Dance Studio, 3581 Dun- tion for the Miss Philip- tle Miss Chair: Helen Lao Cruz have rendered addi- pageant with a meet-and- das St. West, Toronto.. The pines only. Other vital and Pageant Coordinator: tional support and assis- greet event at the Toronto rehearsals will continue schedules include : 1) a Ophelia Santiago. Program tance. City Hall. The second every Sunday until May 28, photo opportunity on April Director: Karen Pascual– launching day is slated on 2017. 23, 2017, Sunday; 2) dress Binaday; Stage Director: February 19, 2017, from rehearsal on June 2, 2017, Aris Elefano and Ric Nerona For further information or 2:00 to 5: 00 PM at the The rehearsals will focus on Friday , from 6:00 to 9:00 with Website administra- anyone who is interested in same venue. preparations and instruc- p.m.at the Gotta Dance Stu- tor Randy Bucao and long- joining this prestigious pag- tions for every contestant 's dio, Toronto. serving President Norma eant – please e-mail: According to PIDC pageant opening performance, cat- Carpio as Pageant Adviser. [email protected] coordinators, Rehearsals walk and program presen- The PIDC officers and direc- Board Members Ben or visit the PIDC website will start on Sunday, March tation in casual dress, tal- tors tasked to organize and Corpuz, Aimee Maravilla, Al www:pidctoronto.com 26, 2017, from 2:00 to 5:00 ent, gown competitions. coordinate the yearly pag- Tupe, Verth Bugtong, Filo- (TSJ) PM for Little Miss Philip- The same rehearsal se- eant include the Overall mena Ticzon, Tom Tan,

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