Vol. XXX, No. 7 JULY 2012 http://www.filipinostar.org It's fiesta time for Filipinos in Montreal and suburbs.

By W. G. Quiambao

Mackenzie King park was chock-full of activities last July 15 during the FAMAS Pista sa Nayon, one of the much-anticipated events by many Filipinos in Montreal and suburbs. Friends seeing friends they haven’t seen for a while, music lovers listening to Filipino songs, women playing volleyball, kids enjoying pabitin (a rack of items is suspended over a crowd who attempt to grab at the stuff as the wooden rack is lowered and raised several times until everything is gone), revellers enjoying A few games of volleyball, arranged and managed by Mercy Sia Umipig and played by all-girl teams, was part of Pista sa Nayon (Photo: B. Sarmiento) a bounty of delicious foods - these are some of the activities during Pista sa Part of Ambassador Leslie B. bond of unity in a foreign setting." Nayon in the Philippines which are also Gatan's message read, "I wish to The tradition of the Pista sa practiced in Montreal every year. extend my heartfelt and warm Nayon dates back to centuries to the “Today, we celebrate the very congratulations to the Officers and rural areas and town in the Philippines. best of being Filipino," said Au Osdon, members of the Filipino Association of During Pista sa Nayon (called town FAMAS president. "The Bayanihan Montreal & Suburbs for their festival or fiesta), Filipinos would gather spirit is manifested by the support, sponsorship of the annual Pista sa for a fiesta in the middle of town to participation and involvement of so Nayon (town fiesta) with the main celebrate a good harvest. It would be many volunteers, associations, purpose of promoting Filipino cultural time for people to focus on their business enterprises, artists and heritage and identity. I commend your neighbours, family and friends, entertainers. We hope you will earnest efforts to further enhance noble solidifying the sense of community and experience the exceptional Filipino Filipino values such as family reunion hard work. Mourning Dolphy’s passing page 16 hospitality for which we are known for." which is one way of strengthening the Preparations for Pista sa Nayon in the Philippines, as well as in Montreal, take months and involves a lot of hard work. But the FAMAS Executive Board and many supporters and volunteers can take pride in their efforts to bring joy to many Filipinos during the July 15 festivities. Among the volunteers providing security and logistics were the San Lorenzo Ruiz Assembly (consisting of Knights of Mosaic of the logo of the City of Columbus 3 councils led by Peping Montreal at City Hall, 275 Notre Dame Tolentino) and Filipino-Canadian Chess Club of Montreal (handled by its president, Peter Tan), respectively. Of course, the members of the Filipino Nurses Association of Quebec were on hand to provide first aid in case of emergency. Part of the festivities’ success was due to the support of the CDN NDG Borough of the City of Benjamin Bade’s family name crest is displayed at the tent of the Abranian group during the Montreal and sponsors. Pista sa Nayon festival. From left: Magnolia Camat, Bang Barba, Zenaida Kharroubi, Dr. L’Armoiries de la ville de Montréal (coat Leticia Barba, Santiago Barba, member of the Provincial Board of Abra, Nolia Bade, Carltio See Page 4 Pista sa Nayon Bade, Jojie Perez, Mariano Barba, Benjamin Bade, and Jake Mendiola. of arms) See story on page 3

www.filipinostar.org 2 The North American Filipino Star jULY 2012 All aboard! VIA Rail Canada and the Institute for Editorial Canadian Citizenship collaborate to help Canada's newest citizens explore our country Celebrating festivals is an interesting part of TORONTO, July 3, 2012 /CNW attractions. With services from Philippine cultural tradition Telbec/ - VIA Rail Canada and the Vancouver to Halifax, VIA Rail connects Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC) some 450 communities across the have collaborated to provide new country, giving CAP members plenty of The annual “Pista sa Nayon” exhibits, trade fair, cultural dances, and Canadian citizens, who are members travel experiences to choose from. should be recognized as one of the sport events. Feel rich when you go for of the ICC's Cultural Access Pass CAP members are an engaged best ways to foster community spirit a visit at Paracale Gold Mines, and be (CAP) program, with a one-time, audience, interested in exploring their and the opportunity to focus on the familiar with some Bicol heroes like exclusive travel offer: a 50 per cent new home from coast-to-coast. In a positive aspects of our Filipino cultural Vinzon and Panganiban and Lucban. discount on the lowest available fare, recent ICC survey, 80 per cent heritage. Not only do we enjoy the fine any class, one way or round trip, no expressed a desire to travel within weather during this time of the year but 3. PARADA NG LECHON blackout periods, for CAP members Canada over the next year, listing their also the good food that we share with Balayan, Batangas and up to four of their children under top Canadian travel destinations as friends and strangers alike. The 24 June the age of 18. Atlantic Canada, Vancouver, the Rocky hospitality of the Filipino people is A different sight and flavor are The Cultural Access Pass Mountains, Montréal and Ottawa. certainly evident in every tent installed introduced in June with a festival in program fosters inclusion, introducing "Our relationship with VIA Rail in the park. Balayan, Batangas, commonly known our country's newest citizens to is a dream come true to someone like Holding fiestas or festivals is as the "Parada Ng Lechon". These Canadian culture and experiences by me who was once a new Canadian typically part of Philippine culture that luscious roasted pork form the providing them (and their children) a wishing to discover a new country," we have managed to carry on highlight of the occasion, decorated year of free access to more than 1,000 said The Right Honourable Adrienne wherever we settle down. In Montreal, out in their platforms with all kinds of Canadian attractions from museums Clarkson, Institute for Canadian we have two big celebrations during décor. Since the festival corresponds and historic sites to national and Citizenship's Co-Founder and Co- the month of June and July - the with the feast of St. John the Baptist, provincial parks (even offering access Chair. "The opportunity it presents for Philippine Independence Day and the be prepared to get wet as people to volunteer and employment our Cultural Access Pass members is “Pista sa Nayon.” This year, we have observe the feast by repeating the resources). With an average of almost truly wonderful." been blessed with a nice weather on ritual of baptism - pouring water. 100 registrations per day, more than Gillian Hewitt Smith, the ICC's both occasions. Hence, the two 50,000 new citizens have become Executive Director & CEO adds: "Now, festivals were very well attended, 4. TACLOBAN PINTADOS FESTIVAL Cultural Access Pass members. not only are we able to open doors to A review of Philippine festivals Tacloban City "We are thrilled to join the cultural attractions and parks, we can offers an interesting array of cultural 29 June Institute for Canadian Citizenship to also provide new citizens with a traditiions in every town in different Back during pre-Hispanic bring train travel to our newest fellow wonderful way to travel. CAP is only times of the whole year. Most Filipino years, tattoos denoted courage among Canadians," said VIA Rail President possible because of organizations like Canadians remember the fiestas they the natives of Tacloban. These days and CEO, Marc Laliberté. "Travelling by VIA Rail Canada who work to used to enjoy back home. It is no they symbolize a cultural revival, and a train is a truly unique experience, one meaningfully include new citizens in wonder that the Pista sa Nayon evokes wild, wild fiesta called the Pintados. that connects travellers with Canada's Canadian life." the nostalgia of those days gone by. Join the town residents as they historical, cultural and natural beauty. CAP's ability to welcome and To illustrate the richness and decorate themselves out in body paint, We look forward to welcoming many engage new citizens was recognized variety of town festivals, we list some of imitating the warriors of old while new Canadian citizens on board as by the Honourable Jason Kenney, the festivals held in the month of June dancing to the frantic beat of drums. they discover all of the wonderful Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and July. This is just a partial list for experiences this country has to offer." and Multiculturalism as well as the there are just too many fiestas in every 5. SANDUGO FESTIVAL VIA Rail's significant travel offer Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister town and province. Tagbilaran City 1-2 July complements the Cultural Access of State (Transport); both announced Pass's ability to engage new Canadian this exciting offer during Canada Day 1. MUDPACK FESTIVAL The Spanish colonization of citizens with their country by celebrations in Canada's Capital Murcia, Negros Occidental the Philippines began with a blood- discovering many of its remarkable Region and Vancouver. 24 June sealed peace treaty on the shores of Oneness with nature is the Bohol. This historic event is considered underlying theme behind Murcia's today with an all-out fiesta at the annual mud-moving spectacle. Check island's capital city. Check out the on its cloudy highlight - a lively street Sandugo street dancing parade dancing parade with the participant featuring ten colorfully-dressed groups wearing nothing but mudpacks (well, dancing to the beat of drums. There's almost...). It's a safe way to mix our also a traditional Filipino carnival, a ecological concerns with good, clean, martial arts festival, and Miss Bohol 5320-A Queen Mary Road Tel.: 514-485-7861 cloddy fun - just be sure to shower Sandugo Beauty Pageant, among the Montreal, Quebec H3X 1T7 E-Mail: [email protected] dozen of other exciting activities. Published by: Filcan Publications, Inc. afterwards! Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi After learning about these W.G. Quiambao festivals, we are amazed at how people Chief Editor & Publisher 2. PINYAHAN SA DAET Community News Daet, Camarines Norte are able to find different ways of Al Abdon Sam Kevin 15-24 June celebrating together. Needless to say, Alberto Baens Santos News & Layout Editor it will be a good reason to go for a Columnists Sweet, juicy pineapple is the Bernardo Sarmiento holiday in the Philippines to attend Bert Abiera fruit of choice for the people of Daet, Founder Opinion Editorial Camarines Norte. In fact, they loved it these fiestas. How we wish these so much that they made a festival in its traditions would become better known The opinions expressed by the writers and columnists do not necessarily reflect that honor. Join the locals as they celebrate to attract tourism into the Philippines.! of the management of the North American Filipino Star nor its editors. the Pineapple Festival featuring a colorful street presentation set by art Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi

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www.filipinostar.org 4 The North American Filipino Star jULY 2012 performers from various ethnic groups From Page 1 Pista sa Nayon and most of all, the gun salutes by the Hundreds of Filipinos, and Royal Canadian Police. Now, we have non-Filipinos too, who joined the these beautiful and unique Pista sa festivities were surrounded by the Nayon celebrations." sights, spirits and sounds of Filipino What is important about Pista culture and heritage. More than 40 sa Nayon is that it certainly brought

Marching with the parade around the park: Melle Lugod, Rose Arellano, Au Osdon, Vangie Gabriel. (Photo: Caption: Z. Kharroubi, photo by: Budz Sarmiento) remember the dula (play) and the beto- Flor Dimandan, owner of a beto, (form of gambling in the video store, hails from Navacar, Ilocos Philippines in which the operator would Sur. “I also had fond memories of the put a pair of dice in a small rack over dula and the comedy skit,`said Festival Chairman Monching Vicente with Hermana and Hermano Mayor. Filipino Star founder them with another saucer and shake Dumandan. “What I miss most is the Bert Abiera, bearing the Philippine flag (Photo & caption by Budz Sarmiento). them). The players would choose a boat race in Navacar. Singing contests number from two to sixteen and then are also popular in Navacar." back beautiful memories for many tents, representing various total the numbers on top of each dice Attending the Pista sa Nayon associations and businesses, were Filipinos in Montreal and suburbs. One used for the occasion. of them is Budz Sarmiento, opinion "Filipinos are really fun-loving columnist of the North American people", said Evelyn Garcia, a Filipino Star who just came back from Plamondon resident. “They're still his home town of Mendez, Cavite. talking of the recent Independence “There are things that I Day celebrations' shows - the remember,” said Sarimento. “I

Standing together on stage (from left) Ramon Vicente, FAMAS treasurer; Cely Wan, Hermana Mayor; Rodolfo Mendoza, Hermano Mayor and past FAMAS president. (Photo: Budz)

When the dice is uncovered, the one were two former FAMAS presidents, who guessed the total would win. Rodolfo Mendoza (1966-1967) and People see the C-list actors and Alvin Veloso (1971-1972) who are not actresses hired as entertainers. I also often seen in the community and Part of the big crowd that assembled at MacKenzie King Park (Photo: Z. F. Kharroubi) remember the rat race, most of all, the Ottawa's Chief of Mission 11, Deputy San Miguel beer and lechon that Chief of Mission, Abraham Estavillo. Filipinos eat only on special occasions ****** like fiesta."

Hermana Mayor, Cely Wan, poses with Maggie Calcetas, founder of FNAQ (Filipino Nurses Association of The Panday Tinig Choral Ensemble pose for souvenir with their coordinator, Edith Fedalizo (on Quebec), during the Pista sa Nayun held on July 15 at Mackenzie King Park. (Photo: Budz Sarmiento) the extreme left) and their musical director, Paul Imperial (3rd from left). Photo by Budz The Filipino Solidarity Cooperative, Inc. (first Filipino solidarity cooperative in Canada) founded in August 1984, is inviting all Filipinos, members and non-members for a community pot luck picnic (subject to a sunny weather) on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Beaver Lake (accessible by Bus 11, starts from Ridgewood Avenue, Cote des Neiges Road), from 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For information: Tel. 514-485-7861. A brief meeting of the Cooperative will also be held at 2:00 p.m. for news update aboutthe status of the Cooperative. www.filipinostar.org jULY 2012 The North American Filipino Star 5 PBSSQ holds First Career Fair

Gilmore College International booth at the Career Fair was manned by two student volunteers, Edna Lorenzo (on the extreme right), and Remayette Danao (3rd from the right) Others in the photo are from left: Magnolia Camat, Benjamin Bade, Norma Larozza, Zenaida Kharroubi, and Edith Fedalizo. and light up a candle. It was a was taken as a souvenir of the Photo shows all the presenters and exhibitors at the conclusion of the First Career Fair held ceremony for mentorship, historical beginning of a project that is at St. Kevin’s Church Hall. Amir Billones, in the front kneeling, worked hard in organizing empowerment, and engagement. A expected to be held again next year. this event which he hopes to be supported by more and more fellow citizens in promoting our photo-op of the whole group of people local businesses. Saturday, July 21, 2012 brief talk about career planning. She marked the first time that local pointed out that planning a career is businesses owned by Filipino quite personal and everyone has his or Canadians were given some her own path to folow but what is most recognition of their importance in the important is to know oneself first in community. Amir Billones, president of order to find something one likes to do the Philippine Benevolent Scholarship and enjoy doing it. As science has Society of Quebec, succeeded in improved our longevity, many people rallying enough volunteers and now tend to have multiple careers in a business participants in the first Career lifetime. Furthermore, age is no longer Fair initiative held at St. Kevin’s Church a barrier to anything we are passionate Hall on Cote des Neiges Road, about provided we are in good health. Montreal, from 10 a.m. to 4:00 P.M. The next speaker was Bogdan In his welcome address, Negoita who spoke about graduate Billones gave an overview of the studies. He outlined the steps followed program set out for the day and in doing a PH. D. program. He gave acknowledged everyone participating helpful information for anyone wishing in the Career Fair. In spite of the low to go into graduate studies. attendance on account of many Atty. Angely Pacis gave a picnics and people going on holidays narrative talk on how she became a during this time of the year, all the lawyer. She acknowledged the role of Mrs.Natalie Pelausa, founder of the PBSSQ, is flanked by Amir Billones, current president, speakers on different topics delivered her mother in her life as well as the and Dr. Emy Pelausa, past president, while she delivers the closing remarks. their messages according to the difficulties she went through but never schedule. gave up as she was determined to be a Montreal Westward Lions Club donates First speaker was Andi Neufeld lawyer. She believes that it is only $4000 to St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation

From left: Mr. Hartley Barber, Danny Ganas, Myrna Maranan, Flor Rillo, Danny Gallegher, the Club Treasurer handing the cheque to Madame Ginette Morency. Direct Marketing and Zenaida Kharroubi, founder and director-general of Gilmore College Communication Member, Dino Pugliese, the Club President, and Ben Bade. International, is shown delivering her speech during the Career Fair about career Last April 2, 2012, the Montreal balikbayan boxes of used clothing to planning. Westward Lions Club donated $4000 Cagayan de Oro Lions to help the who talked about the benefits of to St. Mary’s Hospital for the oncology typhoon Sendong victims. It was through law that she could make an networking and the pointers that one department cancer research. Last coordinated by Lion Danny Ganas. impact on people’s lives. She said that should follow in order to succeed in March 1, 2012, the Club sent two making the proper connection with the she is willing to be a mentor to any right people. She was followed by C.J. future lawyer in the community. Enroll now in the PAB/PSW Gotangco who spoke about his Natalie Pelausa was the last Nursing aide programme speaker who acknowledged the experience in starting his own Gilmore College International business. people who became presidents of the After the lunch break, Brian PBSSQ. In the conclusion of the Career New classes starting soon Morales gave a talk on community Weekends or Evenings building and building the Filipino Fair, Amir asked everyone who Call 514-485-7861 Brand. Zenaida Kharroubii gave a participated to come up to the front www.filipinostar.org 6 The North American Filipino Star jULY 2012 raising, processing, transportation, Subscribe:Keystone XL to send its oil around the cooking and even disposal of unused www.emagazine.com/subscribe. 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Embassy in Ottawa a few days later, we If you are to drive in the learned that there was no such Philippines, you must have very good appointment in their records. That piqued reflexes otherwise you would have a lot of our curiosity even more for why did the fender-benders before you reach your final people in Montreal announce it when there destination. Unlike their Canadian was no such appointment? counterparts, local drivers are quick to Meanwhile, why wouldn’t Mr. blow their car horns. To many of them, Cabugao bother to ask people to refrain blowing horn is simply their way of saying from announcing it publicly if there was still “Hello, I’m here. How are you?” Likewise, a problem with his reappointment? Or was there’s no such thing as “right of way.” he really reappointed in the first place? Mr. What’s there is “right of the faster and more Who is really our honorary consul? Or is there Cabugao seems to enjoy being addressed prompt.” What it means is that if you are too “Consul” even though he knows that he is nice and courteous and yield to other one in the first place? not a consul anymore? What role, if any, drivers, you would be stuck in the same does his wife play in that charade? Is place much longer than necessary. I did At the United Pilipino Seniors’ possibility of re-establishing the honorary someone playing games with the that once, and my passenger, a cousin, (UPS) monthly event last June 9, I got consulate in Montreal. If there was no such community? What could be the ulterior couldn’t help telling me sarcastically that if hold of a copy of the association’s consulate yet, how could a person motive for the premature, or even false, I would keep on driving the Canadian way, souvenir program. In that program, Mr. supposed to occupy it be appointed announcement? Is the reappointment an we would be in the same place for days Salvador Cabugao was described as the already? That would be putting the cart outright lie? And whose idea is it anyway? before we could get to our destination. So Philippine Honorary Consul for the city of before the horse, and I don’t think that’s the ****** I begrudgingly set aside my Canadian Montreal. Out of curiosity, I asked as way the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa, let training and driving experience, and drove many people as I thought would know alone the Department of Foreign Affairs, like local drivers did. It didn’t take me that whether or not Mr. Cabugao was indeed Driving does business. long to adapt to the Philippine driving what he was described to be. In the late afternoon on that same conditions. Interestingly, nobody among those whom day, I saw an opportune time to approach Filipino-style My problem at that point, though, I asked had any idea, or at least could say Mr. Cabugao as he was sitting under the was that the 90-day period within which I for sure. CCFAQ’s tent with his wife seated beside Recently retired, I had a six-month was allowed to drive with my Quebec sojourn in the Philippines from November driver’s license would expire in 30 days. If to May. For someone who is so used to you haven’t already heard, foreign drivers good transportation facilities, not having a are allowed to drive in the Philippines for car to drive in the Philippines can be very only 90 days upon arrival in the country. frustrating. So I asked my mom to buy me After that 90-day period, a foreigner has to an SUV. She obliged, and last January 16, I have a Philippine driver’s license if he is to started to drive a brand-new Toyota Innova drive there legally. It’s relatively easy for V, the Filipinos’ favorite vehicle in its class. foreign drivers to have it if their licenses are At first, I found it hard and in English. Those whose licenses are in confusing to drive on almost all local roads other languages must have them translated and streets, particularly in Metro Manila. into English by their respective embassies Most local drivers use only two controls – or consulates. For Quebec drivers whose the accelerator and the horn – most of the licenses are in French, they have to go to times. They are rude and reckless, and the Canadian Embassy located at the Allied oblivious of traffic rules. They overtake Bank Building on Ayala Avenue in Makati even on double solid lines; change lanes City. Translations from private entities are without any warning, and so close to the not acceptable. oncoming traffic that if you were a ***** passenger, you would likely fall off your Cabugao (on the right) with Sarmiento during the Philippine Independence Day celebration at Mackenzie King Park, June 17, 2012.

On June 17, at the celebration of him. So I went up to him, and extended my the 114th anniversary of the Philippines’ hand to shake his. After a three-second Independence at Mackenzie King Park, it hesitation, he eventually shook hands with was announced by the emcee that Mr. me. Anyway, my ultimate objective was to Cabugao was not only honorary consul raise with him the issue of his for Montreal but also for the Maritimes. reappointment to the honorary consulate. There was even report that Mr. Cabugao After the usual niceties, I greeted him, was consul general, not merely honorary consul. “Congratulations, Consul Cabugao.” He It seems a bit odd that there was replied with a question, “For what?” A little already an honorary consul on or before puzzled at his reaction, I answered, “For June 9 when it was only four days earlier being reappointed honorary consul.” He that Philippine Ambassador to Canada remarked in noticeably hushed tones, Leslie B. Gatan announced in his speech “Huwag na muna nating pag-usapan. during a reception at Montreal City Hall Malaki pang problema.” Perplexed, I that he would bring up with Secretary of decided not to pursue the subject matter Foreign Affairs Albert del Rosario the anymore. A typical view of Philippine road driving conditions, vehicles in different directions

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Minister Kenney Hits the Reset into the country, as CIC continues to GOVERNMENT PRESS RELEASES Button: Sets the Foundation for process applications already received. New, Faster, More Flexible Current immigration remains at FORT ERIE, ONTARIO — The help U.S. businesses move their goods Immigration System historically high levels.” Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., and products more efficiently across Calgary, June 28, 2012 — Application intake is expected Member of Parliament for Niagara the border to help grow our national Citizenship, Immigration and to resume in January 2013, when the Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney economy and create jobs.” Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney proposed FSWP regulatory changes – General of Canada, on behalf of the This project supports today announced the latest step in re- which will be published in the Canada Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of commitments under the Beyond the designing Canada’s economic Gazette in the coming months – are Transport, Infrastructure and Border Action Plan announced by immigration system. expected to come into force. Effective July 1st, 2012, The Immigration and Refugee Citizenship and Immigration Canada Protection Act allows the Minister to will place a temporary pause on new issue special instructions to applications to the Federal Skilled immigration officers to enable the Worker Program (FSWP) and federal Government of Canada to best attain Immigrant Investor Program (IIP). its immigration goals. Since the 2008 “We have been making lots of changes Action Plan for Faster Immigration, four to our economic immigration system,” sets of “Ministerial Instructions” have said Minister Kenney. “We will take the been issued relating to Economic next six months to do a lot of the heavy Class applications. lifting to get us closer to a fast and Under this fifth set of flexible immigration system.” Ministerial Instructions, CIC will also The pause will allow CIC to introduce a pause on new federal IIP make important changes to its applications. This pause will remain in economic immigration programs place until further notice, allowing the before accepting more applications. Department to make progress on This is an important step in moving processing its existing inventory. Communities, today announced the Prime Minister Stephen Harper and towards a faster, more flexible As Minister Kenney installation of new technology at the U.S. President Barack Obama on immigration system, while immigration announced earlier in April, CIC will be Peace and Queenston-Lewiston December 7, 2011. Under this Plan, levels are at a historic high. consulting with provinces, territories Bridges to help people cross the Canada and the U.S. committed to Since the launch of Canada’s and stakeholders on ways to reform border faster. reduce, eliminate and prevent barriers Economic Action Plan 2012, Minister the current IIP in order to maximize the “Canada and the United States to cross-border trade and travel and Kenney has announced a series of economic benefit to Canada. The are taking action to promote the safe, install border wait time measurement changes to CIC’s economic Department is also consulting on secure and efficient movement of technology at the top 20 land immigration programs. They include: whether to create a new investor people and goods across the border,” crossings. • eliminating the backlog of old program on a short-term basis, to said Minister Nicholson. “This The border wait time FSWP applications; promote growth in the Canadian technology will make cross-border technology will also: • improving the selection of economy. travel easier and facilitate trade by FSWs; The temporary pause on providing reliable, up-to-date o Help border agencies better • creating a new Federal Skilled FSWP applications does not apply to information to help drivers plan and manage traffic volume by providing Trades Program; candidates with offers of arranged choose the fastest crossing.” reliable information for planning • modifying the Canadian employment or those applying under New and advanced sensor purposes. Experience Class to help transition the PhD eligibility stream. The full set technology near customs plazas and successful skilled temporary workers of Ministerial Instructions will be approach roads will measure and o Ensure more efficient border to permanent residence; available online in the Canada Gazette report delays, and relay this operations by allowing border • changing business tomorrow. information to travellers. People will be agencies to focus resources on immigration programs to target more Follow us on Twitter (new window to able to plan their routes better, time security. active investment in Canadian growth unfollow or login): their crossing, and select the bridge companies and more innovative twitter.com/CitImmCanada with the best wait-times. o Reduce environmental impacts by entrepreneurs; and Photo of Minister Kenney will be “While driving to the border, decreasing vehicle emissions from • moving towards a new available later today at: we naturally wonder whether it will be border congestion and delays. application management system, to www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/me faster to cross at Fort Erie or “Border wait time develop a pool of skilled workers who dia/photos/high-res/index.asp. Queenston,” said Minister Nicholson. measurement technology will improve arrive in Canada ready to begin For further information (media only), “With this new technology, accurate, accessibility across the border, employment. please contact: up-to-the-minute crossing times will be increase efficiency at ports and “This temporary pause on new Alexis Pavlich posted well before you reach the enhance service levels,” said the Federal Skilled Worker applications will Minister's Office border.” Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of allow us to set the program on a new Citizenship and Immigration Canada This new system is expected Public Safety. “By implementing border course as we intend to launch revised 613-954-1064 to reduce border wait times for the wait time technology at these ports of selection criteria soon,” said Minister Media Relations travelling public and commercial entry, travellers and commercial drivers Kenney. “The pause has no impact on carriers by up to one million hours per will receive information to help them the number of workers Canada admits year. Up-to-date information on the decide when and where to cross the Peace Bridge and Queenston-Lewiston border”. Bridge websites will help drivers to This project was completed in Need Money? plan and save money on fuel by partnership with the Federal Highway avoiding congestion. Administration, U.S. Customs and “This technology Border Protection, the Canada Border demonstrates significant progress on Services Agency and Transport Do you have a full time job? behalf of the Beyond the Border Action Canada. Plan by updating critical infrastructure For information on the Peace If yes, call (514) 344-1499 at our ports and enhancement of the Bridge, please visit: border-crossing experience for www.peacebridge.com travelers,” said Acting Customs and For information on the Border Protection Commissioner David Queenston-Lewiston Bridge, please Aguilar. “This latest example of US- visit: www.niagarafallsbridges.com AND GET CASH NOW! Canadian collaboration demonstrates Gilmore College’s next our nations’ partnership to ensure continued economic competitiveness.” educational trip - “Freight movement is essential Apple picking to commerce and a healthy economy,” Sunday, September 16 Good & Bad Credit Accepted said Federal Highway Administrator Details in the August issue Victor Mendez. “This technology will Call 514-485-7861 for details. www.filipinostar.org jULY 2012 The North American Filipino Star 9 Fresh fruits and vegetables grown locally are for sale in public parks and parking lots during the summer

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Nang nakaraang taon ay sumingil. paminta piso pa run...suka 14 isang gallon.... e un Until October 16, 2012, thanks to the Baskets of fruits and vegetables are tinalakay ko ang paksang Wikang napaka unique nman ng name initiative of Marché solidaire Frontenac, displayed on portable shelves in the park Pambansa: Nanganganib Na Sari. nila...hehehe hope you could post five tricycles equipped with a cargo Humantong hanggang sa benefits of healthy food and proper some of their pic in FB...till next time load of freshly harvested fruits and makapanayam ko sa sulatan ang nag- eating habits, simultaneously lolo...yngat love you2!...." vegetables are operated by mobile, promoting local agriculture. imbento ng Jejemon na halos young vendors. They travel around to ipagbawal ang pag-gamit sa mga This project of Marché solidaire Ulit-ulit kong tinataguyod ang different public parks and parking lots paaralan sa Pilipinas. Bukod sa Frontenac was realized through the kagandahan ng ugali ng mga Hapon, in the boroughs of Ville Marie, Plateau nausong Jejemon ay may lumitaw support of several partners, notably the Intsik, Koreano at iba pang kapit- Mont Royal as well as in the open pang Bekimon na may sariling Boroughs of Ville Marie and Plateau bayan natin. Ito lang ang tanging spaces in front of threee hospitals diksiyonaryo na karaniwang Mont-Royal, CDEC Centre-Sud/Plateau paraan para mailigtas natin sa (Hotel Dieu, Saint Luc, and Notre- gumagamit ay ang mga kapwa nating Mont-Royal, and the La Direction Santé panganib ang ating wika. Kausapin Dame). The residents, workers and nilalang na may kakaibang sexual de Montréal. natin ang ating mga supling gamit visitors can also find these fresh fruits For more information, go to the orientation. 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Souvenir photo of the Caribbean Night at Edouard Dance School, July 7, 2012. Volvick JHO DRIVING SCHOOL the first Filipino certified driving school, participated in the annual “Pista sa Nayon” festival at Mackenzie King Park, July 15, 2012. Edouard, the dance school’s proprietor (standing behind, center) poses with his students.

Gilmore College’s Monday French class’ despedia supper for Lynn Solis, (3rd from left) who is going home for a 3-week holiday to get married. Photo taken on July 9, 2012.

The monthly consultative meeting at the Filipino Youth Center had Joe Calugay, (3rd from the right, second row) as speaker about law and the youth held on June 30, 2012 which will be continued next meeting.

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www.filipinostar.org jULY 2012 The North American Filipino Star 13 21st Birthday Surprise party for RJ Corpus July 21, 2012

Grandma Betty Corpus with her one and First arrivals at the surprise birthday party for RJ - Great grandma Sally. Grandma RJ Corpus coming through the door only beloved grandson RJ. Betty, Aunt Wennie and Uncle Oscar being welcomed by the staff of Le Chambertin into the surprise birthday party

RJ with his loving Grandpa and Grandma RJ’s Mom and Dad having a good time dancing

Blindfolded, drink is poured into RJ’s RJ looking at his delicious birthday cake mouth, symbol of being 21, legal age for while Mom Rhoda looks on with delight drinking.

“Three Musketeers” - RJ, JP, and Bobet RJ with his grandma’s friends (L-R), Zeny, Jean, and Emily

Standing (L-R) Sarah, RJ, Siony, Betty (Seated) Zeny & Josie RJ with Mom, Rhoda (4th from the left) and Dad, Robert (2nd from the right), and their friends Sarah and RJ poses with classmates and friends

RJ poses with his grandma’s friends Sarah and RJ pose with their Filipino-Canadian friends Sarah and R.J pose with their friends

www.filipinostar.org 14 The North American Filipino Star jULY 2012 Morales got involved with with everybody, plain old caring.` PERSONALITY OF THE MONTH Gawad Kalinga in 2003 when it was Billones, incumbent president of making big strides globally . For the the Philippine Benevolent & Scholarship following two years, Gawad Kalinga had Society of Quebec, said: "Brian has Morales shares with us run various events in Montreal schools organized many fundraisings for Gawad and campuses and formal events to Kalinga with community groups from By W. G. Quiambao build villages. Quebec and Ontario. He started a group the joy of giving "But I became less involved and called the Hero initiative, also called the For once in our lives, we lost my focus for a few years and with it heroism or being bayani. His integrity experience the joy of giving and learn so did the presence of Gawad Kalinga in and strength is what makes him a great from it. Montreal," Morales said. "But I loved the community leader." To support this statement, Brian works that were done. I was more Morales just came back from Lester Morales, who has been working focused on building my business. Then, Toronto where he attended a global with an airline company for two years I was re-introduced to Gawad Kalinga by summit participated by various sponsors and also has been running part time an Amir Billones, a friend and a mentor. I like companies and the Philippine international e-commerce business, couldn't believe how much progress had Ambassador to Canada last June 8 and says, "I believe we all have an innate occurred. It's now 2,000 thriving 9. sense to give. A desire to add value to communities and is recognized globally "What I'm doing now is sharing others. Whether it be gifts , time, while its framework is being introduced stories with groups of friends to promote money, a solution to a problem or a in other Asian countries. Gawad Kalinga," said Morales. "Gawad smile, we all naturally love giving. "This year's project, the Bayani Kalinga has a very natural fit for me. I'v e Sometimes, we get caught in a "rat Challenge (Hero Challenge) brought a God-given desire and love for my race." The 9 to 5. I know I have. That's together over 10,000 volunteers over a 5- country, the Philippines. And the most why I stopped volunteering for a few day period to build 3 provinces and significant distinguishing factor is its years. We all have heard the phrase addition, he volunteered with CFC Kids 3,000 houses in the Philippines. Next focus on the individual, personal before, 'Do what you love.' Well, I say, for Christ running camps. He also joined year, we will challenge the impossible - development, not just with the poor, but 'Do what you love and add value to events to feed the homeless in Montreal. 100,000 volunteers, 30 provinces, the middle-class, the corporations and others.' If you can combine the two, you In the beginning of this year, he 30,000 homes - from March 22 to 27 . government too. " wake up everyday doing what you love became a member of the FAMAS Our goal for Canada is to bring 15 teams At 28 years old, Morales has and making a difference. We're meant Pagsibol, the association's youth project. of 15 people to build." been successful in life. He says "Success for significance. That's why we have this A few times, he has volunteered to give Morales' interest in the is not about a good job. good money, innate desire to give. talks on leadership training. Last spring, Philippines was re-ignited when he went facts and numbers. It's about what you "I've good mentors in my life - he also served as co-emcee of the back there in 2008 for a family reunion. became as a person. How you develop business, spiritual, mental. I've learned a FAMAS Miss Philippines-Montreal Unfortunately, he wasn't able to visit a your character, yourself, principles of lot from my mentors that I'd like to give Ambassador of Goodwill. Gawad Kalinga village. integrity, leadership and love. Self- back to my community," Morales. But his biggest passion now is "I've many many friends who development is significant to everyone. It continued. " I've learned from my Gawad Kalinga (GK), a movement which traveled to the Philippines to volunteer does not work at what you have in the mentors that to succeed in life, I've to is recognized globally as a world-class for Gawad Kalinga," said Morales. "They bank." work on myself first. Personal Filipino movement for nation building say that when you volunteer, you work that has built close to 2,000 beautiful and development, the framework of hand-in-hand with the beneficiaries Read the North leadership." thriving communities for the poorest of (tenants who earn their house with 600 When Morales was about 17 the poor. Its current mission is to lift 5 hours of sweat equity, giving them a American Filipino Star million families out of poverty by 2024, years old, he was very active in CFC sense of pride and appreciation when on line Youth for Christ. He regularly bringing the Philippines into First World given new homes.) You build homes, volunteered for events, campaigns, status. This foundation began in 1995 in sleep in the same homes, talk with other filipinostar.org conferences and talks in large groups. In the largest slum in the Philippines. volunteers and beneficiaries, connect Cabugao's biggest But whether the announcement community. In fact, he enjoys being to deliver his speech, Osdon called his was true or not, since Cabugao and I called consul, instead of honorary name. Unknown to her, Cabugao sent a hurdle is diplomacy were in the same tent, I graciously consul during and after his term years message that he would not be there. He by W. G. Quiambao congratulated him. I don't think he ago. could have made an excuse that he was When someone holds an acknowledged my congratulations. In a way, Cabugao's displays of sick . Instead, he sent a message that he important job, whether he is a president When I asked if he would like me to rudeness aren't new to me anymore. I would not attend the event because of an association or an honorary consul, write about the public announcement, have a list of them but I'll cite only two. Osdon would be there. In people's mind, he is expected to behave not only in he indifferently said, "No." I asked him I heard about the infamous Osdon showed class, professionalism accordance with his age but also with why. For me, the announcement that `scene `at the UPS' monthly party. and diplomacy than Cabugao who acted his title. Unfortunately, there are people there would be an honorary consul in Weeks before the party, a member of the like a spoiled brat. What would happen if who don't realize that. An example is Montreal is news that concerns many UPS questioned Warlie Basbacio, the he were really an honorary consul and he Salvador Cabugao, former honorary Filipinos who need consular services. president, why Cabugao was always is invited to a gathering where his consul. Without looking at me, chosen as the association's guest enemies would be there? What would My recent encounter with Cabugao laconically answered, "You've speaker. People are fed up with his long happen if his enemies need consular Cabugao at the Mackenzie King Park no credibility." and boring speeches. When Cabugao services? Would he help them? during the Independence Day I must admit that I was a bit found out about the inquiry, he got mad. Let me tell you a story about celebrations last June 17 validated what surprised. For a former and would-be Instead of privately discussing the Jackie Collins, famous author of trashy many people have been saying about honorary consul, that demeanor was problem with the person who novels such as Hollywood Divorces and his demeanor. unbecoming. Hearing what he told me, questioned Basbacio., Cabugao waited Poor Little Bitch Girl. I read that Collins It was noisy at the park but I I said, "Now, now. I'm not surprised that for an opportunity to embarrass the wrote a blind item linking a married heard an announcement by the emcee you don't get the respect of many person. And the opportunity came at the socialite to a married senator or an actor. that Cabugao was re-appointed as Filipinos here. " UPS's monthly party. After his usual When they met at a Hollywood party, the honorary consul. I couldn't believe it. On After our brief but sarcastic speech , he challenged the person to socialite confronted Collins. She then June 5, in Ambassador Leslie Gatan' s exchange of words, I realized why he come on the stage and explain. Instead threw the glass of wine she was holding speech at the City Hall of Montreal, he had a negative attitude towards me. I of embarrassing the person, Cabugao on the face of stunned Collins. But announced that he would work on remember a friend telling me that became a laughing stock when he made instead of getting mad, Collins kept her actualizing a twinning arrangement Cabugao was mad at me because he a spectacle of himself in front of the composure and said, "Honey, that between Manila and Montreal on the thought that I was the one supplying the guests. tastes good. One more time." opening of a Philippine Consulate. There information to Budz Sarmiento who I heard about what happened The guests who witness the was no reason for me to doubt him. But attacked him a few times in the North last May 17, also at the event of the UPS, incident burst into laughter and it was on June 17, I heard from the emcee that American Filipino Star. For example, where ironically, Cabugao is the adviser. the socialite who hurriedly left in Cabugao would be re-appointed as Sarmiento wrote about his rumored He was scheduled to be the guest embarrassment. Collns used diplomacy. honorary consul. Who is right? affair with a Filipina while waiting for his speaker and Au Osdon, president of That's what Cabugao lacks - skill in Important decisions, like the wife to join him here in Canada in the FAMAS, the emcee of the evening, It's handling a delicate situation or tact in appointment of an honorary consul, do 70s or 80s. Although I've been in known to many people in the community public considering he is representing not happen overnight. Besides, I believe Montreal since 1969, how could I supply that the two are not fond of each other. the office of the Ambassador in Ottawa. that important news like that should be this information as I got involved in the Being a professional, however, Osdon He should have displayed a touch of officially announced by the Office of the community only in 1996. And his hunger accepted the invitation even though she class. Ambassador and published in a for recognition which Sarmiento also knew that Cabugao would be the guest Meanwhile, if Cabugao's community paper. wrote is a common knowledge in the speaker. When it was time for Cabugao appointment is true, congratulations and www.filipinostar.org good luck! jULY 2012 The North American Filipino Star 15 Ingredients are green and I like the contrast of the 1 pound clams in shells, suitable for white creamy carbonara sauce against Philippine Cuisine steaming (see notes) the green noodles) 1 pound mussels in shells (see notes) 1 head garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil a dash of nutmeg and 1/2 cup minced shallots a dash of pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons minced ginger Olive Oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 cup parmesan cheese for topping Favorite Food 1 can (13 1/2 oz.) coconut milk (see notes) Preparation Compiled by Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi 1 cup dry white wine 1/3 cup Asian sweet chili sauce (see 1. 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Spinach Fettucine (400 grams noodles www.filipinostar.org 16 The North American Filipino Star jULY 2012 Along Da Riles,” a sitcom which he prestigious National Artist award. also directed, in a phone interview with Vice President Jejomar Binay, who FILIPINO STAR “UH,” underscored the late happens to be Dolphy’s “kumpare,” comedian’s sharp wits as seen on also grieves his passing, as with “John en Marsha.” Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim, who said S H O W B I Z G O S S I P “Pag adlib ni Mang Dolphy that he would command for the tawanan na kami sa studio, eh government offices and public schools rehearsal palang 'yun ah. Pag actual to lower their flags to a half mast in na, iba parin 'yung bibitawan niyang commemoration of the illustrious Entertainment industry grieves adlib,” Cosme said. actor’s death. Famed talent manager-host Leyte Representative Lucy Torres Dolphy’s passing German Moreno, on the other hand, was realistic on the subject, tweeting: lamented in his “UH” interview how the “We all knew it was coming, but that controversial National Artist award, still does not lessen the sadness of his which many personalities had been passing. #RIP Mang Dolphy” lobbying for Dolphy, is belated if the comedian gets it now. Other celebs, personalities "'Yun nga ang nakakahinayang eh Both young and seasoned na bakit kailangan pang pagtalunan celebrities have, in their own small 'yang National Artist award na 'yan eh. way, paid their last respects to Dolphy Ito na huli na. At parang sinasabi pa on Twitter. nila na ibibigay nalang bilang TV host Bianca Gonzalez: “Today, consuelo, wala na dahil alam naman let us all give honor to mang dolphy, na natin na ano pa ba ang dapat as his son eric says, by smiling to the patunayan ng isang Hari ng Komedya person next to us. :) #RIPDolphy” na ang binigay na kasiyahan sa mga Comedian Chokoleit seemingly manonood hindi lamang sa larangan gave deeper meaning to what Dolphy ng isang bagay kundi 'yung bang said just the other day about going entablado, pelikula, telebisyon, radyo. "home.” 'Yun bang pagbibigay aliw sa mga tao, “On the contrary, Mang Dolphy's napakahirap gawin niyan, hindi request that he may be allowed to go madali,” he stressed. home was granted.., back in the arms Batangas Governor Vilma Santos, of his Creator, God Almighty.” after visiting the remains of the 83- Actress-comedienne Angelica year-old superstar, via a text message Panganiban posted: “Naging masaya sent to DZMM on Tuesday night, ang childhood ko dahil kay Kevin lauded how he’s truly a “simple person Cosme... ‘Home long da riles’.. in flesh” but a true blue comedian Masakit ‘to..” because “’pag nag joke, talagang TV host-entrepreneur Divine Lee, matatawa ka…” on the other hand, being an LGBT advocate told her followers: “I know Politicians beckies will never forget Markova & Several political entities also Facifica Falayfay. Mahal ka namin&will recognized Dolphy’s immeasurable miss u. I'm sure u will keep our creator The King of Comedy Dolphy was a ‘true friend’ to FPJ, says MTRCB Chairwoman contribution to local show business. smiling up there.” Grace Poe-Llamanzares Actor-turned-senator Tito Sotto via Daphne Osena-Paez his daughter Ciara Sotto’s Twitter unabashedly confessed that she’s Comedian Dolphy is so loved by 'yung mabait 'yung loob natin pagka account said: “Dolphy has been called been bawling her eyes out with all the people that network rivalries, even ganoon na isang mataas na tao pero to perform for a far greater audience! tribute for Dolphy because “He was political conflicts, were put aside the nagpapakababa. Na nakiki-level sa God bless his soul!" everyone's TV dad. And I feel day he died. Many recalled his mga mabababa,” said she. Senator Pia Cayetano also orphaned.” humility, kindness and his unmatched Dolphy’s biographer, Bibeth extended her condolences to the Kapuso sexy actress Bubbles contribution to the industry apart from Orteza noted via a “UKG” phoner what Quizon family: “The nation mourns the Paraiso reposted a tweet which read: his evident acting prowess. the comedian values the most: "He loss of a great Filipino. But the family “If you know ‘Home Along Da Riles’ was like that. Nagbibigay siya ng of Mang Dolphy lost the man they and the comedy King of the Colleagues malaking value sa mga gathering ng loved. Let's pray for their strength.” Philippines Tito Dolphy, your With a career spanning seven mga pamilya. 'Pag nakikipagkaibigan Senator Miriam Santiago prayed childhood was awesome. decades, Dolphy starred in over 200 siya sa tao hindi lang mismo doon sa for the eternal repose of Dolphy’s soul #RIPDolphy” shows and has had the rare kaibigan niya kundi pati pamilya and quoted numerous quotes about Itchyworms front man-turned-TV- opportunity of working with stars from dinadamay niya. Nung namatay ang death being only a “physical host Jugs Jugueta somehow made different generations. mother ko, he was there. Nung separation” from a person’s loved light of the sad news by tweeting: Matutina, Dolphy’s co-star in the nagkasakit ako at inoperahan in 2004, ones on her Twitter account. “John en Marsha are together again. sitcom “John en Marsha,” aired her he was there.” Senator Bong Revilla, son of #RIPDolphy Long live the King Of grief over his passing via an interview The '80s sexy star Janice Jurado veteran actor and former senator, Comedy!” on “Umagang Kay Ganda,” Monday. thanked the Quizon family for the Ramon Revilla Sr., a contemporary of Veteran actress Gina Alajar said: “Siyempre malungkot tsaka veteran comedian’s support in two Dolphy, said via a statement that the “The gates of Heaven opened, angels nagdurugo ang puso po namin. previous operations that she had gone death of the head of the Quizon family singing Alelluia to welcome The Great Walang makakapantay sa kanyang through. was a great loss to the industry. Tito Dolphy! He is in a better place ibinigay o inambag sa pelikula, "Tito Dolphy hindi ko kayo “Bilang isa ring taga-industriya, than all of us. #RIPDolphy” telebisyon lalo na sa stage...’Yang napasalamatan sa lahat ng tulong niyo masuwerte kung sino man ang TV Host Kat De Castro legacy na yan iiwan niya sa kanyang sa akin. Ikatlong operasyon ko makakaabot sa kanyang narating. underscored the best lessons which pamilya at sa kanyang mga anak at binigyan niyo ako ng tulong kaya ako With more than 200 movies and Dolphy imparted and wrote, “We all mga kaibigan sa lahat ng mga naoperahan. Ikalimang operasyon ko decades-long TV shows, we can only learned something from Dolphy. tumatangkilik sa kanya, nagmamahal kayo nanaman. Nagpunta ako sa aspire for what he has accomplished,” Laughter is the best medicine. Stay sa kanya." bahay niyo sa Marina, pinapasok niyo the statement read. humble. Leave good memories. Nova Villa, who played wife to ako kahit hinang-hina kayo. Businessman-turned-senator #RIPDolphy” Dolphy in the sitcom “Home Along Da Maraming-marami pong salamat, wala Manny Villar, whom Dolphy endorsed As of this writing, the hashtag Riles,” recalled to “Unang Hirit” what man lang po akong nagawa para sa in the elections, reminded the public to “#RIPDolphy” remains at number two she learned from his good friend. inyo,” said she. never forget the comedian’s talent and of top trending topics while the tags "'Yung kababaang loob nung tao. Director Cesar Cosme, dubbed as compassion. Ex-president Joseph “Home Along Da Riles,” “Rest in Alam mo naman tayong mga tao the man who "lent" the name Kevin Estrada, on the other hand, broached Peace,” and “National Artist,” are in 'diba? 'Pag may mga taong mabait Cosme to Pidol’s character on “Home that Dolphy should receive the the top 10. a

www.filipinostar.org jULY 2012 The North American Filipino Star 17 Plans Quigaman joined show business Precious Lara Quigaman & and appeared in several television Between the two, it is Lara, shows in ABS-CBN. Marco Alcaraz tie the knot Marco added, who wants more Alcaraz was born in Cebu City children. and a former varsity basketball “We will open a fine dining player at San Sebastian College- restaurant in Alabang by August,” Recoletos before joining the Marco revealed. entertainment industry. He rose to Lara will buckle down to work in fame after appearing in a movie the restaurant after the wedding. entitled "Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita" with actor Dennis Trillo. He Quigaman (Precious Lara San appeared in several shows in GMA Agustin Quigaman in real life) was Network. a born in Taguig City. She became popular after winning the 2005 Miss International beauty pageant held in Tokyo, Japan. After which, Piolo & Angelica: special

Marco Alcaraz and 2005 Miss As it turned out, the only showbiz relationship developping? International Precious Lara personalities in the list of principal makatrabaho. Hindi ako nahihiya sa Quigaman tied the knot on Sunday, sponsors are Marco’stalent kanya. Sobrang kapal na nga ng July 8, at Hacienda Isabella, in manager Noel Ferrer, ABS-CBN mukha ko 'pag kasama ko siya. May ganoon siyang personality eh. Sobra Indang, Cavite. Channel Head Cory Vidanes, and kang magiging relaxed, 'di ka The teary-eyed bride and groom GMA Network VP for Entertainment kakabahan," Panganiban said. also took advantage of the situation Lilybeth Rasonable. Water world to announce that they are expecting Other principal sponsors are For their latest project together, their first child in November. former senator Juan Miguel Zubiri, Panganiban even confirmed that she “God really does answer prayers Governor Luis El Ray Villafuerte, and and Pascual will bare more skin than and more often than not He gives us Vice Governor Deogracias Piolo Pascual and Angelica Panganiban usual, as the new soap will prominently more than we ask of Him, and He Savellano. feature the sea as its setting. After being paired with each other gave me, not a ‘good man’ but the The rest of the entourage was Pascual, on the other hand, is onscreen numerous times, is a special ‘best and perfect man’ for me,” Lara star-studded: Valerie Concepcion excited to train for his role, which will relationship developing between require diving into deep waters sans described her groom. (who introduced the couple to each actress Angelica Panganiban and actor Pastor John Vidal Gay, the other three years ago), Maja any gear. Piolo Pascual? "I'm doing free diving, skindiving. couple’s close friend from Without Salvador, Gerald Anderson, Jason After their recent team-up for Walang gear kasi maninisid kami dito. Walls Ministries officiated the Abalos, Alfred Vargas, Luis Alandy, romantic-comedy film "Every Breath U Medyo mas mahirap pero mas exciting, wedding. and director Dominic Zapata. Take," Panganiban and Pascual are kaysa 'yung marami kang suot," Lara’s fellow beauty queens also teaming up anew in ABS-CBN's next Pascual said. Light lavender, blush and pink made up the female entourage. big project, "Apoy sa Dagat." "I'm excited dahil napakalaking “Gusto ko lang ipagsigawan sa Eight years since their first team-up proyekto. I'm excited to train sa dagat, Color motif was light lavender, buong mundo na mahal na mahal ko for the TV series "Mangarap Ka," sa tubig," he added. powder, and blush pink. Lara wore a si Lara. I want to give her the Panganiban admitted she has become According to Pascual, filming for beige Veejay Floresca gown made of wedding that she wants… it doesn’t very comfortable working with Pascual. the series will start next week, in time But is there anything more to their imported corded lace from the have to be grand basta ang for its primetime debut later this year. relationship than friendship? Joining him and Panganiban in the award-winning designer’s recent trip importante sa amin makasama "Ang alam ko kasi approve sakin si to San Francisco. The skirt is made namin ang family and close friends cast of "Apoy sa Dagat" are Diether Iñigo (Pascual's son), nasa labas siya. Ocampo, Angel Aquino, Liza Lorena of 100 yards or bias cut silk organza namin,” Marco, who left all the Nagna-nod siya," Panganiban said in and Sylvia Sanchez. with a surprise element. details of the wedding to Lara, said jest, when asked about their a Marco, on the other hand, wore a in a media release. relationship. Randy Ortiz suit. The groom added in the phone The young actress, however, SHOWBIZ GOSSIP continued p.18 Marco said in a phone interview interview that they chose vintage quickly clarified that their friendship has weeks before the wedding that he travel as the wedding theme since it only served to better their working and Lara opted for a low-key garden reflects his and Lara’s love for yes – relationship. wedding with only friends and family travel. "Si Papa P kasi, sobra akong in attendance. komportable makasama siya at EXPECTING A BABY?

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www.filipinostar.org 18 The North American Filipino Star jULY 2012 Showbiz Gossip Continued from p.17 Derek now prefers to date non- Ara to pursue cases against showbiz girl Cristine despite younger sister’s public apology No To Reconciliation Ara feels she’s not ready to reconcile with her sister, saying, “Hindi ako mag-e-exert ng effort na kitain siya kasi parang sa akin sobra-sobra na iyong naibigay ko sa kanya.” What she wants is for Cristine to realize her mistakes and be humble enough to admit it. “Sana matuto siyang magpakumbaba, matuto siyang tumapak sa lupa. Hindi porket sumikat ka [ay] puwede mo nang apak-apakan [ang] kung sino. Ramsay with former girlfriend Angelica Panganiban. “I’m sorry and I would like to After his much talked about had a perfect formula. But I guess it did apologize if ever I offended you, breakup with actress Angelica affect us.” sumama ang loob mo sa’kin. I tried my Panganiban, hunk actor Derek Ramsay Ramsay made the statement best na pumunta sa’yo, alam mo ‘yan said he would rather date someone before leaving the country to cover the ate. Sinabi ko pa ‘yan sa’yo na kung who is not from the entertainment 2012 London Olympics. gusto mo luluhod ako sa harapan mo. industry. Asked how he is doing after the Ara Mina plans to put up a catering Noon-noon pa ’to. Sana lumambot na ”Yeah, definitely it’s my rule now. I breakup, the actor said: ”Nung umpisa business. ‘yung puso mo sa akin para maayos na will have to date someone non- it was hard for me. Hindi ko alam kung itong gulo, para tahimik na, para sa The war of the roses continues with showbiz. By saying that it could bite saan ilalagay sarili ko ’cause six years ikakatahimik ng pamilya natin,” Cristine the decision of former sexy star Ara me in the butt, I could be dating is six years. But now, I’m happy. I’m said on “The Buzz.” Mina not to forgive her younger sister somebody from showbiz. But for now, I working. I’ve been keeping myself To this, Ara reacted, Cristine Reyes. don’t want to be so high-pro busy. I’m competing in Japan. “Nakakadismaya lang. Parang for me Ara will pursue the libel and grave with my love life because there’s ”And I know she’s happy. So yeah, parang balewala rin ‘yong pagpa- coercion charges she filed against going to be a lot of pressure,” Ramsay my heart is okay. All those great public apology niya kasi hindi mo Cristine, as the former herself said on said in an interview with Push.com.ph. memories are tucked away deep inside talaga mararamdaman ‘yung sincerity.” “Showbiz Central,” July 1. Of his almost six-year relationship [my heart]. But for now, I’m on my feet. She feels that Cristine’s act was Ara said she has been thinking of with Panganiban, he said: ”I thought we a done “siguro dahil may promo, may I’m moving forward.” what to do with her sister for days now, promo for their show. Kailangan na ring after Cristine gave a public apology on banggitin ‘yung ano… she’s leaving.” “The Buzz” a couple of weeks back. She felt that Cristine should have Iza Calzado more excited than “Wala naman sa pamilya ko ang reached out to her right after “The nagsabi na iurong mo na ang kaso. nervous over comeback Teleserye Buzz” interview. Ang sinasabi ng pamilya ko, ‘Ate, ikaw Despite her ongoing family issue, na ang bahala. Desisyon mo ‘yan.’ So, talaga sa akin,” the actress said. Ara has something positive going on desidido ako na ituloy pa rin [ang On “Kahit Puso’y Masugatan” that for herself, having recently graduated kaso],” Ara said. airs starting July 9, Iza plays Andrea from a three-month culinary arts Enrique dela Cruz, Jr., Ara’s legal whose bond with her sister, Veronica course. counsel, backed up the actress’ plan to (Andi Eigenmann), is put to the test The short course is in preparation pursue the cases. when they struggle for power and fall for her and her relatives’ plan to put up “Hangga’t hindi inaamin ni Cristine for one man, Rafael (Jake Cuenca) . another food business. na nagkamali siya at ma-realize niya Also in the cast are Gabby “‘Pag may mga problema kang [kung] ano ba ‘yung ginawa niyang Concepcion, Jaclyn Jose, Malou de pinagdadaanan, sumasarap ang luto mali na nakasakit sa kanyang kapatid Guzman, Mylene Dizon, Assunta De ko. Hindi naman ibig sabihin na hindi [ay] hindi niya natutunan ‘yung leksyon Rossi, Cris Villanueva, DJ Durano, masarap ang luto ko kapag walang Iza Calzado believes making the so hindi puwedeng iatras ang kaso,” Mickey Ferriols and Barbara Perez. problema.” a decision to be with ABS-CBN has Atty. Dela Cruz said. Iza said that making the decision to allowed her to spread her wings be with ABS-CBN has allowed her to 'Idol' finalists Jessica & DeAndre All await Iza Calzado’s return to spread her wings. doing teleserye that comes more than “I always like new challenges, new find romance a year after her last one on a different things…[and] how can you soar higher network. if you feel na medyo tali ka?” Sanchez was cryptic at first, A Kapamilya now, she told Bulletin Asked if she feels pressured to saying she has a “secret” not related Entertainment and other members of “prove” herself again to people now to her career as a singer. media that she felt like the new kid in that she is in a new teleserye, Iza She later confirmed that she is school when she resumed work agreed though pointing out that she’ll referring to Brackensick, the Idol though she’s more excited than be giving her best more for herself and finalist from San Jose, California. nervous over the prospect of starting her parents than for anyone else. Both finalists, however, did not fresh. “I want them [parents] to be proud mention when they officially started a “Nung lumipat ako sa ABS-CBN, I of me in as much as gusto ko talagang relationship. braced myself for an environment na maging mas mabuting artista. At di yan “American Idol” season 11 Brankensick, who sang “It trabaho lang ito [para sa kin] kasi di ko magtatapos dito…I’ll keep improving, finalists Jessica Sanchez and Doesn’t Matter Anymore” with alam kung makakahanap ako ng mga learning,” she said. DeAndre Brackensick are now a Sanchez and Candice Glover, was tao na tatratuhin ako ng pamilya dahil So, how does she cope with a couple, Brackensick said in his eliminated third from the 10 Idol iba yung nakasanayan mo na wounded heart? official Twitter account on Friday. finalists. pamilya,” Iza admitted. “Iiyak ko lang po, yun ang una She soon realized that her fears kong gagawin. Maayos din naman ang The 17-year-old Brackensick The Filipina-Mexican-American were unfounded seeing how ABS-CBN lahat eventually. I keep faith in God.“ said he and the 16-year-old Sanchez Sanchez, on the other hand, finished took care of her as if she’s been with “Kahit Puso’y Masugatan” airs are “officially dating.” as a runner-up to Idol winner Phillip Brankensick later tweeted that them for the longest time. after “Lorenzo’s Time” in ABS-CBN’s Phillips. forward.” a Sanchez is his girlfriend. “Wala akong masabi na negatibo o Primetime Bida. a masama sa kanila…nakatutok po sila www.filipinostar.org jULY 2012 The North American Filipino Star 19 Anne Curtis tops 100 most beautiful stars of 2012 namin kung sino ‘yung mga artista na Evangelista, Kris Bernal, Carla hindi lang beautiful pero nasa radar.” Abellana and Lovi Poe in the She discussed briefly what Primetime category. qualities they were looking for when it comes to their list of 100 most beautiful stars. “‘Yun bang pinag-uusapan, mainit, nasa primetime o mga endorsers sila. Alam mo na, may impact sila sa showbiz landscape sa ngayon,” she explained.

Ann Curtis Kapamilya actress Anne Curtis has proved to all and sundry that she’s currently the country’s prettiest star by topping Yes! Magazine’s “100 Most Julia Montes Beautiful Stars 2012” list. Kylie Padilla Ching, Joshua Dionisio made it to the Vhong Navarro “Everyone wanted her. Parang Among the Kapamilya stars that Breakthrough category, alongside they were saying pa, ‘Overdue na made it to the list were “Walang Alden Richards and Louise delos TV host Julia Clarete, LJ Reyes ‘yan’. Alam mo [kung] talagang most Hanggan” stars Coco Martin, Julia Reyes. and Jennylyn Mercado made it to the beautiful ka at most-talked-about, Montes, Paulo Avelino, Dawn Zulueta, Rocco Nacino was also listed as Hot Mama category while Vic Sotto, you’re a cinch for the top cover,” Jo- Richard Gomez, Rita Avila and Helen one of the most beautiful stars in the Vilma Santos and Nora Aunor were Ann Maglipon, Yes! Magazine editor- Gamboa. Filmfest star category; Sarah Lahbati, selected in the Reliable category. in-chief, explained on Anne’s selection Also on the list were Kylie Padilla, Julie Ann San Jose, Max Collin, Janine TV host Raymond Gutierrez was as most beautiful on “TV Patrol,” July Daniel Padilla, Sarah Geronimo, Kim Gutierrez, Wyn Wyn Marquez and included in the Turning Point category 2. Chiu, Angel Locsin, Bea Alonzo, Ynna Asistio in the Newbie category; while Sam Pinto, Solenn Huessaff, To this, Anne said, “It’s an honor to Vhong Navarro, Piolo Pascual, John Gabby Eigenmann and Camille Prats Bela Padilla, Rochelle Pangilinan were be alongside obviously beautiful Lloyd Cruz. in the Solid Support category; Aljur chosen in the Sultry category. people.” From the GMA fold, tween stars Abrenica and Carl Guevarra in the “Eat! Bulaga” junior hosts Pauleen Jo-Ann explained on “24 Oras” Barbie Forteza, Bea Binene, Jake Dreamboat category; couple Luna, Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola that same evening “kami ang Vargas, Kylie Padilla, Derrick Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera in were selected in the Most Beautiful nakakakilala sa mga artista [at] alam Monasterio, Christopher Martin, Joyce the A-listers; Bianca King, Heart Host category. a Sarah Geronimo wows Big Dome in two-night concert from staging a good show for her The young superstar has proven Aside from the show-stopping thousands of fans that trooped to the herself yet again to be a stellar numbers, many of her fans Smart Araneta Coliseum on July 21. performer alongside her guests that anticipated the appearance of her During the repeat of her birthday rocked the Big Dome that night. rumored boyfriend Gerald Anderson, concert titled “24/SG,” Geronimo These include balladeer Basil Valdez, who had been present at the concert accidentally slipped onstage and, a co-Viva talent Anja Aguilar, rock star on July 7. little later, was hit on the head by Bamboo Mañalac and her very own Much to her fans dismay, though, pyrotechnic material while performing Daddy Delfin Geronimo, among the Fil-American actor was nowhere the song “And I Am Telling You” from others. in sight that night. However, few of the musical “Dreamgirls.” Having filled Araneta Coliseum Geronimo’s colleagues were seen in The show must go on, as they twice with this concert series—the the audience, among them Sam always say, so the young singer first time was on July 7—underscores Milby, Gary Valenciano and ABS-CBN continued belting the song which the staggering amount of supporters Channel Head Cory Vidanes. reaped thunderous applause from the that she has. And their loyalty wasn't When prodded by the press after audience. lost on Geronimo, who was very the show about Anderson’s absence, “May na-skip ako na step sa grateful to her dear fans, collectively she remarked, “Baka may hagdan. May pasa ng konti pero okay known as the Popsters, that braved commitment siya or may trabaho. lang. Hindi ko naapakan ‘yung isang the heavy rains on Saturday just to Pero tomorrow maggi-guest po siya step, dumiretso ako. Pero okay lang see her perform. sa ‘Sarah G Live.’” 'yun, the show must go on. Hayaan “Forever ko po kayong She added, “Hindi naman niya na natin, at least nag-enjoy tayo and papasalamatan sa inyo pong walang kailangan magpaalam kung hindi siya nandito silang lahat para magbigay sawang pag-suporta sa akin kahit pa makakarating. Siyempre nandito tayo A couple of glitches did not stop ng suporta, so okay na 'yun,” she told bumabagyo. Maraming, maraming para sa audience natin.” a Pop Star Princess Sarah Geronimo a pool of reporters after the show. salamat po,” she told the reporters.

www.filipinostar.org 20 The North American Filipino Star jULY 2012 Showbiz Gossip Continued from p.19 Zsa Zsa: ‘I don’t know if I will be Erik Santos not inclined to acting able to let go of Dolphy’

with. family and the Filipino people. “So, dun na lang ako sa singing “ Alam ko yung pagkatao niya talaga which I can say na, 'Ay eto, dito ako, kaya nga hirap na hirap siyang umalis sa dito ako nag-e-excel.' mundo dahil sa sobrang pagmamahal,” "So, dito ako kumikita, dito ko she said. napu-provide-an yung family ko, at “Kaya palagi naming sinasabi lovie dito ako masaya.” okay lang kami huwag mo kaming Besides, the “Prince of Pop” would intindihin. I know that up there in heaven rather focus on and master his craft, you will guide us. Nararamadaman ko which might lead to new ideas and naman yun na ituturo niya kami,yung innovations in making music. Zsa Zsa Padilla mga mahal niya sa buhay sa tamang Time surely flew fast for the “Star direksyon,” Padilla said. - I don’t know if I will be able to let go of in a Million” champ who marks his 10th Padilla said that she continued to Dolphy,” Zsa Zsa Padilla, the common- say goodnight to Dolphy and that year anniversary in the industry in law wife, said in an interview with 2013. Dolphy was blessed to have a wonderful reporters Thursday at the public viewing children and family members who loved How does he manage to stay on of Dolphy’s remains at the Heritage top of his game despite the him dearly. Memorial Park in Taguig City. She said that the members of the proliferation of newcomers? “I have a lot of friends who went Erik considers his tenure in show “Kung meron man kasing bagay family drew strength from one another through the same loss of a mother, of a during the trying times. business his ‘greatest achievement’ na pareho kami ni Christian, ‘yun ‘yung father, of a partner, and sabi nila it really “We’re constantly texting each other dedication sa trabaho,” he said of his While most of his contemporaries just gets harder,” Padilla added. and assuring each other that we will good friend and colleague Bautista. have already crossed over to acting, Padilla said that members of their always be around for each other,” Padilla singer Erik Santos opts to stick it out The secret, according to him, is family were having a hard time but that said. with his first love, singing. not to be picky when it comes to they were trying their best to cope with She said that though it was still hard the loss of a loved one. While the 29-year-old singer is fully projects. to accept what happened, the family “Alam ninyo the past few years aware that acting on teleseryes does “’Yung 'pag may dumating na would try its best to move forward. nakasentro ang aming mga schedule at assure one of wider exposure, acting work, tanggap lang nang tanggap “”I think It’s a process. Kung lakad kay Dolphy. Pag magbabakasyon isn’t really his cup of tea. nang tanggap. Kumbaga, ang hirap kailangan mag grieve counsel gagawin mag-say no, lalo na kung gusto mo kami talaga namang iniisip namin kung naming as a family,” she said. “Personal ko lang ‘to, ah… kailangan naming bumalik. Kadalasan makikipagsabayan ka ba kanila Piolo ‘yung ginagawa mo,” he explained. She described her relationship with Although he sounds fairly nakikiusap kami sa family member kung Dolphy as an “unconventional” one and [Pascual], makikipagsabayan ka ba pwedeng magbantay kung kailangan kila John Lloyd [Cruz]?” was his comfortable with the idea of having that if there was one thing she wished competitors in the business, Santos naming ng konting break,” Padilla said. Dolphy could have done, it would be to rhetorical question in an interview with “Naninibago kami na hindi na acknowledged that he does feel “travel to Hongkong.” PEP. naming kailangan i-consider yung threatened by these new rivals at “Wala namang pinagsisishan kung Clearly, Erik is not the type who'd ganong bagay,” she added. times. hindi siguro mga wish pa . He wanted to pursue endeavors that just might yield Padilla said that Dolphy tried his But, instead of succumbing to go to Hongkong to travel and eat,” she “half-baked” results. best to mouth the words “I love you” to said. She said that she was truly “Dun ka na lang sa alam mong insecurity, Santos rechannels his her during his last hours. She said that energy towards improving in his craft. grateful for the Filipino people for the mag-e-excel ka, which is singing. For up to the last minute, she was being overwhelming love and support for the "So, I think isa ‘yun sa mga “makulit” with Dolphy by saying “Lovie, me, on my personal opinion, ‘yun family. a ‘yung stand ko,” said Santos. nagpapalakas ng loob ko, na imbes na lovie, I love you.” He fears that his acting would turn ma-threatened, to improve yourself She said that she knew that Dolphy out to be lacking since, as he believes, more,” Santos said. a did not want to let go for he loved his it wasn’t his “career-pathing” to begin Pampanga town mayor shocked OFW Gets Big Break Via French upon seeing Gloria Arroyo Film after news that she was granted bail by Judge Jesus Mupas of the who is legally married to a wealthy Pasay Regional Trial Court. businessman, with whom she has three kids. Capistrano plays Nana, the Pelayo described Arroyo Filipino-speaking nanny of Charlotte’s physical condition as “pitiful” and children. said that her muscles were Capistrano, 52, recalled shooting for sagging. “Happiness Never Comes Alone” for 10 Arroyo’s weight was less than days, a gig which earned her a total of 100 lbs, Pelayo said, relaying 5,000 Euros (an estimated R256,000). information given to him by Arroyo’ Working with her French co-stars was a memorable experience for Former President and now Pampanga daughter, Luli Arroyo. Capistrano. Marceau is said to have Pelayo said that Arroyo was Dina Nietes Capistrano with her young Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo waves to been “kind and very supportive” to her. only able to eat soup and not solid French co-stars her supporters outside the gate of La Elmaleh, meanwhile, was quoted in the Vista subdivision in Quezon City, where foods because of her weakened A Filipino overseas worker may well GMA News report telling Capistrano, she lives condition. Pelayo was with Arroyo have attained one of the biggest breaks “Dina, you’re an actress.” Huth was inside the coaster that took her out of her life by snagging a role in the likewise all praises for Capistrano’s Former president and now of the VMMC. recently-released French film, “Un natural acting ability. The child actors Pampanga representative Gloria have also been endeared to Capistrano, He added that Arroyo already Bonheur N’arrive Jamais Seul Macapagal-Arroyo’ s body was (Happiness Never Comes Alone).” calling her Nana even off-cam. wanted to go back to work in the According to a GMA News Online According to the same GMA News very weak, Candaba Mayor Jerry House of Representatives and to report, Dina Nietes Capistrano bested Online report, Capistrano was an Pelayo said Thursday in an go to her home province of almost 500 other individuals who undocumented worker for 10 years in interview with Radyo Inquirer Pampanga, but he discouraged Paris before scoring her film break. auditioned for the part – something 990AM. Candaba is a town in her saying she needs to regain her which she considers a huge honor. She Capistrano has been granted a “permit Pampanga famous for its to stay” through the movie’s production strength. was cast alongside popular actors swamplands visited by migratory Sophie Marceau and comedian Gad agency. Arroyo had been suffering from Elmaleh in a film helmed by James Huth. Capistrano hails from Bicol and birds. hypoparathyroid and bone The romantic-comedy film, which graduated with a degree in “I was shocked when I saw her diseases which was affecting her Communication Arts. She once worked appearance,” said Pelayo, who premiered June 27, centers on a pianist neck. a (Elmaleh) who falls in love with Charlotte as a leg woman for a local agency. a visited Arroyo in the Veterans (Marceau), a career-oriented woman Memorial Medical Center (VMMC)

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Just Adds to the Pain,” please visit: date the application was filed, failing Forces for Killings, ‘Disappearances’ For instance, in the 2006 http://www.hrw.org/reports/2011/07/18/n which, the permit shall be deemed (New York, June 28, 2012) – disappearance of two university o-justice-just-adds-pain-0 granted.” Mayor Bautista failed to President Benigno Aquino III of the students, Karen Cadapan and Sherlyn respond and therefore the application Philippines has not fulfilled his promises Empeno, family action was crucial in To read the news release “Philippines: was deemed granted and the people to hold accountable the security forces bringing the two soldiers to trial for their Military Leadership Should Act on had all the right to peacefully assemble responsible for serious abuses since kidnapping and illegal detention. The Abuses,” please visit: and march in front of Batasang taking office two years ago, Human trial for the two soldiers started in May. http://www.hrw.org/news/2012/04/01/phil Pambansa to protest air their Rights Watch said today. The Aquino However, the men are not in civilian ippines-military-leadership-should-act- grievances. government has not successfully custody but are being held in a military abuses The government’s violations prosecuted a single case of extrajudicial camp. Two others implicated in the continue to pile up as the PNP killing or enforced disappearance, students’ disappearance, including To read the news release “Philippines: conducted an illegal blockade and including those committed during his retired Maj. Gen. Jovito Palparan, the Arrest Ex-General Accused of showed clear lack of restraint by presidency, Human Rights Watch said. commander in the area at the time, have ‘Disappearances’,” please visit: provoking and brutalizing the peaceful In his inaugural speech on June evaded arrest. Human Rights Watch has http://www.hrw.org/news/2012/01/31/phil 30, 2010, Aquino gave “marching demonstration. Cops attacked, received information that military and ippines-arrest-ex-general-accused- orders” to the Justice Department to pushed and assaulted everyone in their business interests are protecting disappearances “begin the process of providing true and sight. Some demonstrators were hit as General Palparan. complete justice for all.” Five months many as 23 times with truncheons and In the past decade, state For more information, please contact: later, at an event to commemorate security forces in the Philippines have In Manila, Carlos Conde (English, shields. A garbage truck was also human rights, he said that, “The culture commanded by the PNP to disperse been implicated in the torture, enforced Tagalog, Visayan): +63-917-545-5492 of silence, injustice and impunity that disappearance, and killing of hundreds (mobile); [email protected] the crowd, attempting to run over and once reigned is now a thing of the past.” endanger the people. In addition, an of leftist activists, journalists, and clergy. In New York, Elaine Pearson (English): And during his 2011 State of the Nation The communist New People’s Army and +1-212-216-1213; or +1-646-291-7169 overkill force of 6,000 police officers Address, Aquino reiterated this other insurgent groups have also been (mobile); or [email protected] and 400 soldiers was deployed around commitment, saying, “We are aware that responsible for killings and other In Washington, DC, John Sifton Batasang Pambansa, militarizing the the attainment of true justice does not serious abuses. Under President (English): +1-646-479-2499 (mobile); or communities. This is a clear snapshot end in the filing of cases, but in the Macapagal-Arroyo, government security [email protected] of the real state of the nation in the conviction of criminals.” forces conducted a massive campaign In London, Brad Adams (English): +44- Philippines. There is a state of “President Aquino has not lived targeting groups deemed to be 7908-728-333 (mobile); or repression under Noynoy Aquino up to his promises to bring those Communist Party fronts and their [email protected] administration that uses deceit and responsible for serious abuses to alleged members and supporters. The violence to silence the truth. justice,” said Elaine Pearson, deputy number of killings and disappearances If you would rather not receive future Noynoy should know that Asia director at Human Rights Watch. implicating the military has gone down communications from Human Rights repression only breeds more “Concrete measures – rather than more under the Aquino administration, but Watch, let us know by clicking here. resistance and struggle. No promises – are needed now.” they continue. Human Rights Watch, 350 5th Ave, New truncheons nor shields can deter the Human Rights Watch today The Philippines’s human rights York, NY 10118-0110 United States people in exposing the real state of the released a video, “Philippines: No record was scrutinized at the United nation. We are sure that the people’s Justice for Victims of Enforced Nations Human Rights Council in movement will only grow bigger and Disappearances,” in which family Geneva during its Universal Periodic Learn to speak French members of the “disappeared” call on the struggle stronger. We call on the Review in May. Several countries – the fast and easy way. the president to live up to his promises of Filipino youth here in the US to including the United States, Australia, Enroll at justice. organize, take action and expose the Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain, Human Rights Watch, in its 2011 Gilmore College now! Aquino administration, as a violator of the Netherlands, and the Holy See – report “No Justice Just Adds to the Pain,” raised alarm over the continuing killings, Call 514-485-7861 human rights in disguise. 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