Volume XXXIV No. 1 January 2016 Montreal, QC Canada www.filipinostar.org Medical group offers recommendations to governments for aBsy: Ssheryil sUbetlackeer Tdhe Candadiayn iissnue agnd we lneaed towensurs e that we Press, Published on Thu Jan 21 2016 are prepared,” said CMA president Dr. The Canadian Medical Cindy Forbes. “The CMA’s principles- Association released a catalogue of based approach will help provinces recommendations Thursday aimed at and the federal government respond.” helping Ottawa and the provinces draft The list of recommendations crafted by legislation governing physician- the 80,000-member doctors assisted dying. organization, after consultation with Key issues addressed in the physicians, members of the public and document include assessing patient other medical groups, is part advice, eligibility for medically aided death, part wish list. physicians’ responsibilities in providing One of the key the service, and how to balance recommendations is that legislators doctors’ freedom of conscience with should respect physicians’ values, timely access to life-ending noting that no doctor “should be procedures. compelled to provide assistance in Last February, the Supreme dying.” Court of Canada overturned the ban on Nor should any physician, who assisted suicide and euthanasia, giving refuses on moral or religious grounds Ottawa a year to craft legislation before to help a patient end their life, be patients with a grievous and forced to refer the person to a irremediable medical condition could colleague who’s willing to provide the seek help to end their lives. Last week, procedure — though “this must not the court granted a four-month result in undue delay for the patient extension on that deadline, meaning seeking to access these services,” the the federal government must come up document states. with new regulations by early June. “What we’re talking about is a By overturning the long- very small group of physicians who standing law prohibiting aid in dying, would find it equally as morally the high court has given doctors the abhorrent to provide the service as it task of helping eligible patients die, would be to directly refer to someone either with a prescription for lethal who would provide the service,” drugs (assisted suicide) or by Forbes said Thursday from Vancouver. administering injections of the life- That stance was condemned by Dying ending medications (euthanasia). With Dignity Canada, an organization MPs have voted against the Assisted Dying Bill despite overwhelming public support “The clock is ticking on this See Page 4 Dying Laws Motion calls for Montreal parties to recruit more minority candidates Montreal, January 18, 2016 using the most generous metric Satistics Canada indicates that minorities particularly persons of about 30% of the Montreal population colour are virtually invisible in is composed of visible minorities. municipal Councils in the agglo- Yet only 6 of 208 municipal meration of Montreal. elected officials on the island of In January 2013 Frantz Montreal are from visible minorities. Benjamin and Marvin Rotrand raised Two are members of Montreal City this issue at Montreal Council with a Council (Frantz Benjamin and Alan De motion urging the political parties to Sousa), two are members of various address the issue. Rotrand would like Montreal Borough Councils (Monica to think that the record number of Rincourt and Nathalie Pierre-Antoine) visible minority candidates in the 2013 while two are members of suburban municipal election in Montreal was at town councils (Errol Johnson in least partially spurred by this motion Sitting behind the table were people who want Montreal to pass a motion obliging its Dollard des Ormeaux and Minh Diem Li but the result was much the same as municipal political parties to start recruiting qualified VM candidates. The group Thi in Town of Mount Royal). earlier election cycles - visible included: Benoit Dorais (mayor of the Southwest & leader of Coalition Montréal); This number might be minorities remain severely Érika Duchesne (Rosemont councillor); Peter Francis (of the Black Coalition); Erik stretched somewhat by including underrepresented. Hamon (2013 candidate in Darlington); Khokon Maniruzzaman (Snowdon school several persons who hail from religious commissioner); Marvin Rotrand (Snowdon councillor); and Steve Shanahan (Peter- See Page 4 Motion to recruit minorities but the reality is that even McGill councillor).(Montreal Times) January 2016 2 The North American Filipino Star EDCA: A new strategic partnership January 18, 2016 | Featured, Opinion, PerryScope By Perry Diaz OPINION ED. Twenty-four years after the Philippine Supreme Court’s ruling, every time The Guardian view on assisted Senate rejected the extension of the American warships docked at the dying: a clash of moral visions American bases, the Philippine Subic port (formerly Subic Naval Assisted dying forces us to ask what life is for and why it’s Supreme Court upheld the Base), they were met by protesting valuable constitutionality of the Enhanced leftist groups displaying anti-American signs. This time around, when the USS The central question about Rob according to the autonomists. Marris’s bill to allow assisted dying is whether it represents the beginning of But of course the right to die, in this a very slippery slope. By itself, the bill sense, already exists. Suicide is legal, is modest and careful. It excludes all as it should be, and is no longer but the terminally ill, and people with condemned even as a very grave sin. It dementia, even if they are terminally ill; is also legal for any adult to refuse it requires medical and legal approval particular treatments, as it should be. for every case and it does not require These rights are proper and doctors to perform an act of deliberate undisputed. The line that is being killing by administering the fatal dose. crossed by the proponents of A very similar law in Oregon has been autonomy is that they claim the right to taken up by only 0.3% of those eligible ask other people to help us kill in the last 18 years. So it’s clear that by ourselves, and will in due course claim itself this bill would not allow the kind of the right to compel them to do so. For brutal large-scale elimination of the if I have the right to demand a certain unwanted and unhappy that course of treatment, even if it is fatal, opponents fear. It appears to have then the refusal to grant this right must US-Philippines bilateral meeting in Washington DC on January 12, 2016, the day the enough crampons to keep from sliding come to seem immoral, and may come Philippine Supreme Court ruled the EDCA constitutional. down towards the precipice of large- to be seen as something that should Defense Cooperation Agreement Topeka, a nuclear attack submarine, scale, state-sanctioned euthanasia. be illegal as well. (EDCA). EDCA is an “executive docked at Subic a few hours before the agreement” between the U.S. and the high court decision was announced, it At the same time, this wealth of That is where the slope becomes Philippines that would allow the was welcomed by a marching band safeguards must disappoint many impossibly slippery. Suicide is only American military to once again set composed of local students. supporters of assisted dying. This bill apparently a solitary act. In reality, foot on Philippine soil. It didn’t take would not have eased the plight of other people are always involved both long for the Philippines to act; she Changing times many high-profile cases. Tony in its causes and its consequences. immediately offered eight strategic Nicklinson, for example, had a There are cases where people are locations throughout the country The "Magnificent 12" of the Philippine condition that was dreadful but not driven to suicide by others. Even an where the U.S. could position Senate in 1991. terminal. He would not have benefited. apparently neutral attitude by the rest equipment and personnel on a The most common fear of those of society to the act can push unhappy rotational basis. Indeed, times have changed since the people who say they would rather not people over the edge, which is why Philippine Senate, by a narrow 12-11 be kept alive into extreme old age is newspapers don’t publish details and A local marching band welcomes the vote, decided not to renew the U.S. dementia. They could not choose to often avoid the word itself when arrival of sailors aboard the USS bases agreement in 1991. A year later, die under this measure. Their relatives reporting death. Topeka (SSN-754), a Los Angeles- after then President Cory Aquino’s must watch them dwindle with all the class submarine, as it prepares to be administration tried vainly to work out emotional and indeed financial To accept the argument from docked at the Alava pier off Subic port. an extension, the U.S. flag was lowered anguish this will entail. autonomy unexamined would vastly in Subic for the last time. Since then, increase the social acceptability of It’s interesting to note that prior to the leftist and nationalist groups have It is hard to believe that the Marris bill, suicide, and thereby increase its if passed, will satisfy those who argue prevalence. It would also implicate for assisted dying on the grounds of medical professionals in the business personal autonomy. The libertarians of of killing. An absolute right to die – like the Economist have already made it so many of the rights claimed by clear that the bill, and the Oregon libertarians – would strengthen the legislation on which it is modelled, position of those strong enough to don’t go nearly far enough. In their assert themselves and make life worse view the “right to die” should extend to for the relatively weak and powerless. It anyone who really, sincerely wants to would bring our dying under exercise it, whether or not their illness Thatcher’s rule, that there is no such is terminal, and even if their suffering thing as society: there are only has no physical cause. Mental anguish individual men and women and their alone should be grounds for families. demanding a lethal prescription, See Page 4 - A clash of moral visions
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www.filipinostar.org January 2016 4 The North American Filipino Star “We really feel that physicians city as a whole,” he said of his decision makes for a more effective city From Page 1 Dying laws do have obligations and we feel they to run for office. council,” he said. committed to helping patients avoid have the duty to inform patients of all of “I learned that people felt that Narcisse believes it’s time for suffering at the end of life, which had their options, including physician- they weren’t really represented at city community members to step up and long lobbied for Canadians to be given assisted dying,” she said. “And they council,” Hamon said. “I actually met take advantage of their right to run for the legal right to choose the time and must provide the advice and the quite a few people who had never met office. means of their death. information for them to access the their city councillor and couldn’t name “Don’t put pressure on an Wanda Morris, CEO of the service. their elected representative.” elected official to give you what you Toronto-based organization, said the “And this could be through a He says voter turnout from the want, we can be elected officials and CMA’s list of recommendations on (referral) system that is set up in each Philippine community in his district we invite each one of you to physician-assisted dying do not go far province. We know in other increased with his name on the ballot, participate,” he said. “Don’t ask the enough to protect patients’ right to a jurisdictions in the world they do have and that is another reason to have other to do for you what you can do for peaceful death. such systems in place.” members of visible minorities on the yourself.” “Horrifically ill Canadians, The recommendations also ballot. [email protected] especially those in the last throes of say doctors should continue to support “A city council that is more terminal illness, must not be forced to patients who seek aid in dying and reflective of the people it represents strike out on their own to find a doctor they should not be “abandoned.” who is willing to alleviate their “If you’re a physician that is admissions. The safeguards in the suffering,” said Morris. “Making not providing the service but you’ve Marris bill are so stringent that it is From Page 2 - A clash of moral visions patients fend for themselves is not a referred the patient or they are difficult to believe they could form the policy we can support.” accessing the service through a third basis of a workable national system. The arguments do not break down into However, Forbes believes party, but they’re still your patient, then Some 500,000 people die in England religious and non-religious. As we can patient access would not be impeded you’re obligated to look after them for and Wales every year – 15 times as see by the example of Lord Carey, by respecting the conscientious the remainder of their days,” said many as in Oregon. If the same religious beliefs shift under the objections of some doctors. Forbes. proportion of them choose assisted pressure of circumstance and dying as have recently done so in experience. Death trumps dogma. At morning, accompanied by Sud-Ouest Oregon, there could be several From Page 1 Motion to recruit the same time, it is possible for borough mayor Benoit Dorais, thousand cases a year before high unbelievers to have profound and With the 2017 electoral cycle Édouard Narcisse of the Ligue des court judges; several thousand extra justified reservations about a change in practically on the horizon again, Noirs du Québec, and Côte-des- interviews on a literal matter of life and the law. Disbelief in a benevolent God Rotrand believes it is opportune to Neiges-Snowdon school commis- death, each to be conducted by two does not compel belief in the raise the issue again. He says he will sioner Khokon Maniruzzaman, among psychiatrists at a time when NHS benevolence of humanity. devote much of his energy over the others. appointments are supposed to last 10 next six months or so to democratic Of 208 elected officials in the minutes. It’s hard to see it working. No settlement can be perfect, and any reform as he is convinced our past Montreal agglomeration, only six are of line that the law draws – including the system does not serve us well. But in visible minorities, he noted. Such strains can only increase the present one – must have deserving that context he does not want “There is a problem right pressure towards a later law more cases on the wrong side of it. This is Montrealers to lose sight of the fact that across Canada,” Rotrand said, clearly based on an absolutist notion of perhaps the hardest thing to admit, but large segments of the population pointing out that some cities have a individual autonomy. It may be that one of the most necessary for an adult remain excluded from the halls of majority population who are from even the strongest crampons will discussion. You cannot frame a law power where decisions are made. visible minorities but have even less or buckle. MPs will on Friday confront a that will wriggle like an eel around all To stimulate public debate,he no representation on city council. “It’s choice between two duties to protect. the possible complications of the tabled a motion for the January 25 , a national scandal.” They have to decide which matters question. If we are both to protect 2016 City Council meeting. He wants While there was a record more. If they believe that their first unwanted people, and at the same the political parties and the public to be number of candidates from visible obligation is to protect some of those time allow Tony Nicklinson’s wife to focussed on this underrepresentation minorities during the last municipal who are weak because they are dying help kill him, that is only going to be of minorities. election, Rotrand says many were put in anguish, then the bill should pass. achieved by judicial discretion. To launch the debate Rotrand on the ballot at the last minute, and in But if they are more concerned about hosted a press conference at the Black places where they had little chance of protecting those who are weak Coalition of Quebec offices at 5201 winning. because they are no longer deemed Everyone who has thought seriously Decarie Boulevard on January 18 at 11 Dorais, leader of Coalition useful to anyone, they should vote about the problem agrees that death AM. to hear about the support from Montréal, says the motion doesn’t want against. must be made kinder, or at least kept various City Councillors and to impose ratios on the number of (Reprinted from the Guardian editorial ) within the bounds of its inherent community leaders. minority candidates, but rather cruelty. Yet the wider problem of cruel The following is one of many encourage political will from all parties. and prolonged death is sidestepped in press reports from various media: “It’s to represent the diversity this debate. Hardly anyone wants to “If you take responsibility Visible minorities are under- of Montreal,” Dorais said, adding that die in hospital, but more than half of us for yourself you will develop represented on Montreal’s municipal parties could hold information sessions will do so. Nor will it be planned. Death council and that is something a group for visible minorities to better explain a hunger to accomplish in hospital is overwhelmingly of councillors wants to change with a what politics is all about and how to get your dreams.” associated with emergency call for action at city hall. involved as a way of encouraging ― Les Brown A motion calling for a candidates. commitment from all political parties to “We need to do things that are recruit solid candidates from the proactive,” he said, adding that the various ethnic groups living in Montreal issue extends to the provincial and will be presented at the next council federal levels. meeting Jan. 25-26, said Marvin Dorais points out that in the Rotrand councillor for Snowdon. Montreal agglomeration, 30.3 per cent The motion is supported by of the population is from a visible Coalition Montréal, Vrai Changement minority, while in Montreal it’s 31.7 per and five independent councillors, cent. Rotrand said. Project Montréal will In the 2013 municipal election, raise it at their caucus meeting later there were 485 candidates, but only 54 this week and members of Mayor were from visible minorities and 61 Denis Coderre’s party have yet to people belonged to ethnic minorities. respond. Erik Hamon was one of those The motion is a “challenge to candidates in 2013, running for the municipal parties to get serious Coalition Montréal in the Darlington and do something about the shocking district of the Côte-des-Neiges ─Notre- under-representation of visible Dame-de-Grâce borough. minorities at Montreal city council and “I wanted to be in a position at the borough councils,” Rotrand said where I could affect change in my at a press conference Monday community, in the district and in the www.filipinostar.org January 2016 The North American Filipino Star 5 Quiambao's article to be included
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www.filipinostar.org January 2016 The North American Filipino Star 7 sila padaluhin sa pagtitipon ng mga MALUNGKOT ANG PASKO NI BERT Pilipino upang mai-promote ang ating cultura. O pagsalitain sila tungkol sa Tagalog Seksyon Minsan, naitanong ko kay Bert halaga ng pagkakaisa ng mga Pilipino o Abiera kung bakit tinatawag siyang problema ng mga kabataan tulad ng Godfather. Biniro ko siya na siguro, delinquency at drugs. Mga bata sila at malaki siyang magbigay ng regalo. makukuha nila ang atensyon ng mga Galante. Nagmamalaking ni Bert na matatanda. Ang isa pang paraan ay ang i ginagawa siyang ninong sa kasal ng pag-contact ng FAMAS sa mga hospital Op nyon/Komentaryo kaniyang mga kaibigan lalo na ng mga na nangangailangan ng volunteers taong natulungan niya na nag-jump upang dalawin, kausapin at aliwin ang i i i ship. Karamihan sa mga ito ay mga may sakit at mga senior na ni W ll e Qu ambao pansamantalang nakikitira bahay ni nakalimutan na nga ng kanilang mga Bert. Likas siyang matulungin. pamilya. Kahit isang oras, isa o Bago magpasko noong nakaraang dalawang beses sa isang buwan, taon, nagkausap kami sa telelpono at malaking bagay iyon. Sa ganitong KAILANGAN NGA BANG boycott o demand na magkaroon ng naitanong ko sa kaniya kung marami paraan, mararamdaman ng mga MAGKAROON NG HONORARY CONSUL SA consul dito, naalaala ko ang sinabi ng siyang bisita sa Pasko at may bumati sa beauties na nakatutulong sila sa ibang QUEBEC ? dating consul na si Jerril Santos noong kaniya ng Merry Christmas. Si Bert, tao. May ilan akong kakilala na nagvo- panahon ni Ambassador Francisco kung minsan, hindi ko makausap ng volunteer sa mga hospital. Si Ric Nagkaroon ng malaking isyu Benedicto. Privilege ang ibinibigay na seryoso dahil puro siya biro . Pero nang Aquino, dating presidente ng PBAM, ay nang ilipat ng Philippine Embassy sa serbisyo ng Ottawa sa mga Pilipino sa tanungin ko siya noon, naramdaman ko dumadalaw sa Veterans Hospital upang Ottawa ang consular services sa St. Montreal kaya sila nagpupunta rito na may bahid ng lungkot sa boses niya kausapin ang mga seniors. Si Ronaldo Kevin church hall kamakailan. Naisulat upang gumawa ng consular services. nang sumagot. “Nitong mga last 5 Trono, may ari ng Miss Earth Canada, sa isang diaryo, “There’s still no talk yet Sa palagay ko, hindi nga yatang years, marami. Minsan, nagpupunta pa inaaliw ang mga pasyente sa hospital to boycott the embassy. But thanks kailangan gawin iyon ng embassy dahil sila dito sa bahay. Pero ngayon, wala sa pamamagitan ng pagtugtog ng largely to embassy officials, Montreal Ilang oras lamang ang pagpunta sa nang bumabati at dumadalaw sa akin. ” gitara at pagkanta. Filipinos have become unsympathetic Ottawa. Ang hindi inaalis ng Ottawa ay Nauunawaan ko ang nararamdaman ni Nakalulungkot isipin na parang walang to them that they are now demanding ang right ng mga Pilipino na maka-avail Bert lalo na sa panahon ng Pasko. Kung kahulugan ang mga title ng mga beauty the appointment of a consul for ng services ng consular services. walang kamag-anak dito ang isang tao, queen. Ginagamit lamang sila ng mga Quebec.” Magpunta sila sa Ottawa at buong puso nawawala ang kalungkutan niya kung asosasyon para mag-fundraise. Hindi ako sang-ayon na silang aasikasuhin doon. kasama niya o naaalaala siya ng magkaroon pa ng consul o honorary Sa madaling salita, ang privilege, kaniyang mga kaibigan. Hindi niya MGA SALAWIKAIN NI BERT consul sa Montreal. Lalo nang puedeng alisin pero ang right, hindi mararamdaman na nag-iisa siya. magkakagulo ang mga Pilipino rito puedeng alisin. Pampalubag-loob na sinabi ko kay Bert, Ang tawag ng marami kay Bert dahil magkakaroon ng power struggle. “Isang linggo pa, Bert. May tatawag sa Abiera ay Godfather. Ako naman, kung Kung malaking bagay sa mga ilang KAILANGAN PAMINSAN-MINSAN, iyo. Siguro, busy lamang sila.” minsan ay tinatawag ko siyang Don Pilipino ang title tulad ng pagiging PAALALAHANAN ANG MGA PILIPINO SA Isang araw pagkatapos ng Rickles o Pilosopong Tasyo (karakter sa presidente ng asosasyon kahit walang KABAYANIHAN NI RIZAL pasko, itinanong ko sa kaniya kung Noli me Tangere). Ang hindi nakakikilala sueldo, higit pang mahalaga ang title may personal na tumawag sa kaniya kay Bert ay mapipikon, maiinsulto o ng consul/honorary consul. Nang Noong Dec. 26, ginawa ng upang bumati ng Merry Christmas. matatawa na lamang sa kaniya. Bihira mabakante ang posisyon ng honorary Knights of Rizal sa Ruby Rouge ang “Alam mo, Willy, ikaw lamang ang siyang makausap nang seryoso. consul sa Quebec mga ilang taon na 119th Commemoration of Dr. Jose Rizal tumawag sa akin. Halimbawa, kapag nasabi kong masakit ang nakararaan, nagkagulo ang ilang Martyrdom. Bahagi ng programa ang Naalaala ko nang idaos ni Bert ang ulo ko, sasabihin niya, “Naku, mga interesado sa posisyong ito. May pagsasadula ng mga huling oras ni ang kaniyang ika-80 years noong Nov. nakakainggit ka. Sakit pangmayaman isang grupo na nag-campaign kaagad Rizal bago siya parilin.Hindi 2014. Nang itanong ko sa kaniya kung iyan. Gusto-gusto ng doctor na patingin para sa kanilang kandidato na maging propesyonal ang mga gumawa ng bakit para siyang debutante na sa ka sa kaniya.” Kamakailan ay nagu- honorary consul. Ang nakatatawa, pagsasadula pero nagawa nila ito nang Hellenic pa ginawa ang birthday at nag- usap kami kung sino ang mananalo sa nalathala kaagad sa isang diaryo na mahusay. Ipinakita nang dalawin si imbita siya nang halos 300 na tao, pagkapangulo sa Pilipinas. Nang magiging honorary consul na ang dati Rizal ng kaniyang ina at mga kapatid na ganito ang sagot niya “Wala akong sabihin ko, “Bakit palaging huli sa ay kaibigan ng grupo na may ari ng babae sa selda at barilin nang patalikod kamag-anak dito kaya sa sandali ng survey si Roxas? Mataas naman ang travel agency. Pero hindi naman pala sa Fort Santiago. Haharap sana siya sa pangangailangan, sila ang pamilya ko.” pinag-aran sa States, mayaman at totoo ang balita. Galit na galit ang may mga bumaril sa kaniya pero bumagsak Pero nasaan sila noong pasko matino pa.” Ang sagot ni Bert, “Iyan nga ari ng agency sa isinulat na maling na siya na nakatingin sa araw. Ito ang na nangungulila at nag-iisa si Bert? ang problema. Matino siya.” balita. Ang isa namang dating honorary isa sa mga eksenang nakaaantig ng Kung misan, sa kaabalahan natin sa Ang ilan sa mga salawikain ni consul na matagal nang tapos ang damdamin ng mga nakapanood ng buhay, nalilimutan natin ang maliliit na Bert na minsan ay nakatatawa pero term, ginagamit pa rin ang title niya. At dula. May nagsabi na ginawa na rin sa bagay na makakagdudulot ng minsan ay totoo ay ang mga hindi lamang honorary consul ang Montreal noon ang pagsasadula ng kaligayahan sa ating kapwa. sumusunod: 1. Ang Constitution ay gusto niyamg itawag sa kaniya kundi mga huling oras ni Rizal. Kung para sa mga naniniwala lamang. Ang consul general. May nagsumbong tuloy naisagawa na nga ito, ang mahalaga, ANG MGA BEAUTY QUEEN SA KOMUNIDAD mga lider sa komunidad na gumagawa sa Ottawa sa patuloy niyang paggamit muling naipaalaala ng Knights of RizaL AY HINDI DAPAT NA PANG-DECORATION ng Constitution ay sila rin ang sumisira ng honorary consul/consul. May sa atin, lalo na sa mga kabataan, ang LAMANG sa mga ito. Ito ang dahilan kaya lumabas pa na memo sa Montreal na kaniyang kabayanihan. Sabi ng isang nagkakagulo ang mga asosasyon”. 2. nagsasabing mag-iingat sa fraud. nakapanuod ng dula noong Dec. 26, Malapit na ang FAMAS Miss Biro mo, ang mga kandidato sa mga Ang ugat ng isyu ay ang “Ganon pala namatay si Rizal.” Teen at FAMAS Bb. Pilipinas kaya indi asosasyon, lahat ay gustong pinagdarausan ng consular services na Nagbuwis si Rizal ng buhay ko maiwasang itipin kung ano talaga maglingkod sa bayan. Gumagastos pa dati ay nasa FAMAS na ngayon ay kaya dapat pahalagahan natin ang ang layunin ng asosasyong ito o ng pero pagkatapos ng eleksyon, ilan na nalipat sa St. Kevin church hall. Pero ating kalayaan sabalit hindi ito mga ibang asosasyon sa paggawa ng lamang ang makikita mo. Bakit? Na- hindi ito sapat na dahilan upang pag- ginagawa ng mga ibang Pilipino. mga beauty contest. Ang malalaking elect na kasi sila. 3. Huwag kang isipan kaagad na mag-boycott o Halimbawa, noong isang taon, organisasyon na pang-internasyonal ay magtatanong sa Financial Report ng humiling na magkaroon ng maraming asosasyon ang nakisama sa may mga layunin. And Miss Universe ay mga asosasyon, lalo na iyong malalaki. consul/honorary consul sa Quebec. pagdiriwang ng Canada Day sa “to promote humanitarian causes at Invasion of privacy iyon. 4. Tatakbo Kung iisipin natin, malaki nga ang St. downtown. Lagi kong sinasabi, walang ang Miss Earth ay “to promote and get akong candidate sa asosasyon pero sa Kevin church hall. Sa aking palagay, masama dahil nagkaroon tayo ng involved in the preservation of earth.” pag-treasurer lamang. 5. Hindi ako tulad ng naisulat ko noon, naging pagkakataon na magkaroon ng Ang FAMAS at ang mga ibang dadalo sa party kung hindi ako guest diplomatiko lamang ang Ottawa sa panibagong buhay dahil sa Canada. assocasyon? Upang makapag-fund speaker at magsasalita nang mahaba pagsasabing maliit ang FAMAS. Ang Pero sana, ang mga asosasyong iyon, raise sa asosasyon. Pansarili. Kahit kahit walang nakikinig. At kailangan, sa totoo, may ilang tao na ang nakipagdiwang din sa ating araw ng lokal lamang ang ating beauty VIP ang upuan ko. nakapagsabi sa akin na may volunteer kalayan sa Cote des Neiges at pageants, maraming magagawa ang Ganoon si Bert – pilosopo, mapag-biro, sa FAMAS na namimilit magpa-member Mackenzie King park noong nakaraang FAMAS upang magkaroon ng mapang-inis pero matulungin. At kahit muna ng asosasyon sa mga taon . kahulugan ang mga title ng kanilang paano, may nagagawa siya sa nagpupunta sa center bago maka-avail Pati sa mga pagkakataong dapat ay beauty queens. Kung gusto ng FAMAS komunidad. ng services ng Ottawa. Ang nangyari, nagkakaisa tayo, kahit isang araw o ibang asosasyon na ma-develop ang hindi nagkaroon ng pagkakaunawaan lamang at pakitang tao, nahahaluan ng self confidence at magkaroon ng ang Ottawa at FAMAS. pulitika. Hindi na yata mababago ang kalawakan ang pananaw sa buhay ng At sa paggamit ng salitang ganitong ugali ng mga Pilipino. kanilang mga beauty queen, bakit hindi www.filipinostar.org January 2016 8 The North American Filipino Star Shutter Speed/Angle temperature describes the apparent Next, ensure the shutter speed, warmth or coolness of light. Simply, the also refered to as shutter angle, of each lower the color temperature, the warmer Ask the of the cameras is set the same. Shutter the image. Roughly speaking, 2500- speed has a huge impact on the 3500K represents the reddish, orange-y Video Guy appearance of finished footage. Action hues given off by tungsten bulbs, 3000- sequences can benefit from overly quick 4000K is the oranges and yellows of shutter speeds, but a good starting sunrise, 5000-6500K moves away from Technological Tidbits place is generally around double the the yellows into the blues of clear framerate of the camera. daylight, 6500-8000K is like the blues by Therefore, if you’re shooting at and greys of overcast daylight and 24p, set the shutter to 48, at least as a 8000-10000K is like the darker blue-grey starting point. There may be a need to of shaded daylight. If a shot is too blue Al Abdon speed it up or slow it down slightly, but and needs warming up, the color this is a good launch point. temperature is likely too high. The term “shutter angle” is a There’s a lot more to color reference to older rotary shutters, where temperature and tint, but a basic Challenges for Multiple Camera Event a disc would angle to let light in. The understanding of color temperature will larger the angle, the slower the shutter help decide on a video’s look and feel Video crews are preparing for a images as it is for capturing a specific speed. Although modern cameras don’t before starting to match up cameras. It debutant ball using 3 different cameras. look or feel. use rotary shutters, the term has hung also helps troubleshoot differences in Matching cameras on a multi-camera That said, this first point might on as a simple and known way for those looks. operation is a daunting task for all seem like a no-brainer, but ideally the who make video to describe the videographer who landed a contract to cameras are the same make and model. appearance of motion blur. If the desired ISO cover an event using 2 - 4 cameras of This isn’t always possible, but two effect is a subject or subjects that are ISO is an in-camera exposure different brands and types. Canon 5D Mark III DSLRs with matching blurred for a greater percentage of their setting, along with aperture and shutter settings are going to put the images in frame-to-frame displacement, then a speed. While some high-end cameras What needs to be done before hitting the same ballpark right off the bat, larger shutter angle is the choice, and that shoot RAW footage can have record? particularly if using the same lenses. the opposite also applies. exposure tweaked a bit in post Large monitors display the The second best is using cameras of the production, setting ISO properly in- feeds from the handful of DSLRs on set. same make, different model, but with So, why double the frame rate when camera is essential. The talent is in position. The lights are the same or a similar sensor, like the choosing a shutter speed? Raising a camera’s ISO set. The camera bodies and lenses are Sony EX-3 and EX-1. Plenty of other The rule of thumb for doubling basically makes dimmer portions of a all the same make and model. camera manufacturers have lines of the frame rate with the shutter speed shot lighter. As that ISO number Of course, each scenario is different. cameras with similar or matching comes from the same school of thinking increases, the camera is amplifying and Differences in venues, budgets, goals sensors throughout the lineup. For as shooting in 24p. Achieving a filtering the signal before the clip is and even subject matter can influence interchangeable lens cameras, cinematic look involves a number of recorded, meaning whatever the effect the size of a video team, the equipment matching the lenses will certainly help elements, and the most common shutter of the ISO setting is gets baked into the that arrives on shoot day and the too. angle setting for cinema is around 180 captured footage. Therefore, it’s personnel manning each camera. If they’re the same camera, with degrees, which equates to a shutter important to be thoughtful when When everything is said and identical settings, they should match, speed near 1/48 of a second at 24 adjusting ISO. Adjusting it too high can done, and it’s time to capture a multi- right? They’ll be closer than totally frames per second. A larger angle, and increase noise and reduce dynamic camera video, or when working in a live- mismatched cameras, but not the blur extends too close to the blur in range in a shot. Neither of these things switched environment and pumping the necessarily. Many camera models are the previous and next frames, causing a are good for post-production. video feed out to giant screens or a manufactured over a number of years, smearing effect. A smaller angle leads to Adjusting the camera’s ISO to management team overseas, those from different facilities with differing a more stuttered appearance resulting be as low as possible while delivering a cameras had better match up. conditions, and subtle updates over from the blur gap. nice, balanced image is key. Start with Whether we know it or not, time. Other factors, such as subject each camera set to the same ISO level properly matched capture from each of Whether we know it or not, movement, will play a part in choosing and adjust. Many cameras have a our cameras is not only the right thing to properly matched capture from each of shutter speed and angle, but start out default ISO, but the environment, lens do, it is a professional expectation. our cameras is not only the right thing to there and adjust to suit the scene, just characteristics, sensor characteristics or When camera teams are hired to cover do, it is a professional expectation. make sure to use the same setting other factors can determine whether the an event or shoot a corporate video and Lenses can also differ. Two identical lens across all of your cameras. level needs adjusting to more closely three cameras are to be used, there is models, constructed at different times, match other cameras. an unspoken understanding that the or from different facilities, using different White Balance footage from each device will match. cleaners, coatings and constructors, Cameras are highly Overall Even if the client doesn’t yet can produce images that look a fair bit capable pieces of equipment but require These basics are key, but there realize it’s a consideration, it’s already a different. some assistance in understanding how is a very important lesson about requirement. If it’s impossible to bring to interpret a scene. For instance, show shooting on a set or at an event that There are effective ways in matching equipment, choosing all of the a human being a white piece of paper, supersedes all others: When there are post-production to match footage camera settings prior to the shoot and and they can tell that it’s white whether multiple operators, they must between cameras, but the focus here is then monitoring and adjusting prior to it’s in a dimly lit room or out in the bright communicate effectively. If everyone to ensure that what is captured between shooting will make the difference. sun. While a camera can compensate stands at their camera and says “I’m at more than one camera is as close to The best bet is to try to make for either scenario, it needs some help 1080 30 – everyone else at 1080 30?” matching as possible. enough time to test and work with the to do so. the chance of missing a setting are slim. cameras prior to a shoot starting to at Each camera is different, but Create a procedure or ritual for What needs matching? least get them close. Usually the larger there should be tools for white balance the beginning of each shoots. Once the Before hitting buttons, holding the budget, the more setup and testing on board. Most have a number of cameras are set up and operators are at things up in front of the camera, and time there will be, but even with no lead presets, and the more professional their stations, call out each critical playing with settings, it’s important to time, a basic knowledge of how to set models will allow for custom white setting and have each operator call identify the qualities of a moving image up cameras is important. balancing, where a white card is held in back his or her camera’s setting. Make that need to be considered to create a front of the camera and set as the white sure it all matches, then check each unit match. The First Step – Frame settings that is recognized by the camera. to determine how close they appear. Primarily, they are exposure, shutter The key is to set the cameras to It’s going to be very difficult to speed, noise and/or grain and white The first settings to set on each of the a similar setting to ensure that they’re get cameras exactly identical from balance. Some cameras make adjusting cameras will be the frame size and rate. close. If they all offer custom white simply adjusting settings and these settings simple. Others hide the Most North American shoots these days balancing, that is obviously the best comparing monitors, but these basics settings away in deep, dark menus. are in 1920 by 1080 pixels with a option. will help get the process started. It’s all Either way, it’s important to progressive frame rate of 23.976 frames Often, there will be a few about getting them as close as possible know the gear, and adjust it properly to per second (24p) or 29.97 progressive options using numbers in Kelvin units. to minimize the work that will need push the images being captured as frames per second (30p), with the pro Those numbers refer to color doing in post-production. close to one another as possible. market trending toward UHD and 4K temperature, which can be adjusted to frame sizes. accommodate certain scenes in much How to set up equipment for matching Choose the frame size and rate the same way a consumer camera will Matching cameras starts before that the project is to be delivered in and Al Abdon offer white balance presets to handle heading to the set or event. Choosing set each of the cameras to exactly those Hollywood Junkies Media different environments. equipment for a multi-cam shoot can be settings. In very basic terms, color as much about matching camera www.filipinostar.org January 2016 The North American Filipino Star 9 using). Correct seasonings. Boil and noodles) or 10 minutes (for dried simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until noodles), or until noodles are soft. the chili thickens. Ladle the broth and noodles into Phiippine Cuisine Remove from heat. Transfer to a serving individual bowls. Top with the sautéed dish. Garnish with crumbled bacon on meat and shrimp and sliced liver. Garnish top and serve. with green onions, Fried Garlic, and fried Batchoy pork rinds. Serve hot. and Serves 4 to 6 Favorite Food Compiled by Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi
2 tsp. salt 2 tbsp. sugar Chili con carne 2 tbsp. liquid seasoning 1 tsp. hot sauce 1/2 cup bacon, fried and crumbled, for Stuffed Lechon Roll garnishing Batchoy (Cooking Measurements) Recipe Ingredients: 2 kilograms of Pork belly slab Cooking Procedures : This is another signature dish from the Boil kidney beans in water. Remove Visayas, a group of islands between the For the brine/marinade: from heat. Cover and let stand for an main islands of Luzon and Mindanao. It is 1 stalk of lemon grass (tanglad) hour. Again, boil the beans and then originated from La Paz, Iloilo City — in 1 stalk on onion leeks (scallion) reduce heat and simmer until they are the island of Panay. Through the years, 2 pieces of laurel (bay leaves) Ingredients : tender. Set aside. Alternatively, use Batchoy gained popularity and has been 1 table spoon of ground black canned of red kidney beans (or any a favorite noodle soup enjoyed all across peppercorn 1 cup uncooked kidney beans kind of canned kidney beans according the country. 5 cloves garlic, crushed 3 cups water (or 1 can red kidney to your liking). ½ cup rock salt beans, optional) In a skillet, brown beef for about 4 to 6 Ingredients : 5 cups of water 1 lb. ground beef minutes over medium heat. Drain 8 cups water 1 tbsp. crushed garlic excess fat. Add garlic, onion and 1/3 lb. pork butt or pork loin (boneless or For the fillings: 1 cup chopped onion tomatoes. Stir-fry until soft and wilted. bone-in) 1 stalk of lemon grass (tanglad) 1 cup chopped tomatoes Add celery and spices. Stir for a while 1/4 lb. pork or chicken liver 1 stalk on onion leeks (scallion) 1 cup sliced celery until well blended. Heat to boiling and 1 chicken breast (bone-in) 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 to 3 tbsp. chili powder then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1/4 lb. fresh shrimp, shelled and 1 tsp. oregano 30 minutes or until done. deveined For the glaze: 1 tsp. cumin Stir in boiled beans (or canned, if 2 tbsp. oil 3 part of evaporated milk + 1 part of one (2-in/5-cm) piece ginger, finely sliced water 1 onion, finely sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced Recipe Cooking Procedure: BUSINESS HOURS 1 tbsp. fish sauce 1. Wash the pork slab with running water Mon. Tue. Wed. 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 1 tbsp. shrimp paste and make sure that hairs on the skin are 1/4 tsp. sugar Thu. Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. shaved. salt and pepper, to taste Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 2. In a pot, put 5 cups of water then add 8 oz (240g) fresh Chinese egg noodles Sunday Closed lemon grass, bay leaves, onion, black or fettucine or 4 oz (100g) dried ramen peppercorn, garlic, and salt. Beef Picnic Ham w/bone noodles 3. Make the brine/marinade: Bring water Pork loin Blade steak Garnish to boil then lower heat and simmer for at Approximately 4 finely chopped green onions least 10 minutes. This will allow the herbs 99 50 4 tbsp. Fried Garlic 15 lbs . lb . lb and spices to release its flavor and 1/2 cup coarsely crushed fried pork rinds aroma. 6 2 (Cooking Measurements) 25 Boneless Pork shoulder - 4. Turn off heat. Set aside brine solution . lb $3.99 lb until it cools. Home smoked meat Cooking Procedures : 3 Fresh Pork Leg 5. Pour the brine on the pork slab and Pour water to a stockpot and bring to a marinate overnight. boil. Add pork, liver and chicken; season 6. After marinating, remove the pork from Half or Whole pork with salt and pepper. Cover and cook Cut & Wrapped 35 Special the brine. The surface of the pork is quite . lb over high heat for 15 minutes; skim off 50 salty so we have to rinse with fresh water 2 10. lb the fat. then pat dry with towel. 19 Ground Beef Take out the meat and the liver; let it cool. 7. Lay the pork slab on flat surface and 2. lb Reserve the broth and set aside. By place the rolled lemon grass, leek, and 50 Regular smoked bacon using your hands (or two forks – one to garlic. . lb shred the meat and one to hold the 8. Now roll up the pork slab, form a bone) shred the pork and chicken meat; Fresh Pork Belly 6 49 roulade with the garlic, leeks, and lemon discard the bones. Slice the liver thinly. grass on the center. Tie pork with twine Over 20 lbs 6.40 lb . lb Set aside. (string) to keep its roulade in shape. 50 6 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet Ground Pork 9. Brush the surface with mixture of milk . lb over medium heat. Sauté ginger for 2 4 Special 2.79/lb and water. Set aside for at least half to minutes. Add onion and garlic; sauté an hour to allow milk to set in the skin. until onion is translucent. Remove from Milk makes the skin color reddish brown the pan and set aside. when roasted. Frozen pork blood In the same skillet, heat the remaining oil 10. Cook Lechon Using Turbo Broiler Fresh liver over medium heat. Stir-fry the shredded 10.1 - Set and preheat your turbo broiler Pork skin BBQ pork and chicken for about 5 minutes, or at 375 deg F (190 deg C). Maintain this Rib Steak $16.50/ lb until lightly brown. Add shrimp; stir-fry for temperature up to end of cooking. 5 minutes, or until shrimp turns pink and Goat cook. Remove from the pan and set Available French Denver Steak $9.99 / lb aside. on order Average cooking ime - 2 to 3 hours Add the sautéed ginger, garlic and onion depending on your oven. to the reserved broth in the stockpot; 83 Covey Hill, Hemmingford QC J0L 1H0 bring to boil. 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The 32nd anniversary of the Sinulog celebration in Montreal - photo shows the St. Kevin’s social hall filled with parishioners waiting for the reception to start, Sunday, January 24, 2016. (Al Abdon)
The MMTV crew led by Executive Producer, Zenaida Kharroubi, visited a Filipino restaurant, Post New Year party held at Gilmore College International - Director-General “Something Sweet for You” with 4 branches in Toronto last Dec. 12, 2015. Photo shows the Zenaida Kharroubi poses with students Armi Aguilar and Precy Billones 01/09/16. owner, Chalen Laserna, holding a copy of the North American Filipino Star. This restaurant is very popular because of its excellent Filipino cuisine. It’s really worth the trip
Some of the guests at the post New Year Party held on January 9, 2016 - Monica Spoila, edior of the Bhara Times (in red) came with her family, and Carol Brown (on the extreme Souvenir photo from left: Laurisse Cruz, Cristy Hunter, Monica Regacho, Zenaida right) who came with her friend. Kharroubi, Michele Lorraine Maniquiz, and Cora Abdon, taken on January 9, 2016. www.filipinostar.org January 2016 The North American Filipino Star 11
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Meetings Webcast Urban Planning Public Budget Tool At Gilmore College’s Christmas party, Zenaida Kharroubi, Elenita Belgica, Juvy Vales Durocher, held on Having initially launched the Committee CDN-NDG residents were webcast of borough council Meetings Become invited to express themselves December 19, 2015. (photo by Derek Neal) meetings, I also instigated on their borough’s budget the change of rules to require Public priorities with an interactive their webcast. Additionally, Since 2014, the public web tool as well as with a the question period was can attend the borough’s telephone survey. formally extended from 30 to Urban Planning Committee This interactive budget is part 90 minutes. meetings. Making these of the borough’s desire to meetings public was a big be an open and transparent step for increased access administration encouraging and transparency. citizen participation in municipal affairs.
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Lionel Perez Darlington City Councillor — [email protected] — 514 872-4879 20140810-CFCDN-Swong-StarAd-PRINT.pdf 1 2014-09-02 9:08 AM Côte-des-Neiges — Notre-Dame-de-GrâceNotre-Dame-de-Grâce BorBoroughough th Taken at the Appreciation party after the elections, MP Anthony Housefather poses with his 5160 boul. Décarie,Décarie, 7 Floor,Floor, Suite 600, Montréal (Québec) H3X 2H9 mom (on his left) and Lilia Esguerra (on his right), a volunteer in his campaign.
www.filipinostar.org 12 January 2016 The North American Filipino Star FAMAS holds Christmas parByt Wy. Q uDiambeao cembPeresrid en1t –2 Corazon Punzalan, Vice The Filipino Association of Montreal & President – Raquel Canlapan, Suburbs (FAMAS) held its Christmas Secretary – Grace Bondoc, First Party on Dec. 12 at 6767 Cote des Secretary – Cristina Capaistrano, Neiges. Among the more than 250 Treasurer – Jhun Evaristo, Asst. people who attended the party were Treasurer - Melody Calma, Auditor – FAMAS members and non-members, Angeline Egenias, Public Relations their families and Councillor Marvin Officer – Mary Salenga, Business Rotrand. Manager – Monique Salas, Sports Co- ordinator – Reynaldo Cunanan The program started with the welcome address of Ruben Matienzo, followed Following the induction of KAM’s by prayer by Angelita Vasquez-Ramos officers, Svetlana Suarez, FAMAS VP and Nativity Play by FAMAS Heritage –External, introduced FAMAS’ Miss Program director, Babylyn Gonowon. Teen candidates. Kathleen Rebugio, Cora Aberin, president of FAMAS, posing with the pile of Christmas gifts to be given The intermission numbers included FAMAS Secretary, and Ruth to the kids. The 4G`s and Munting Mutya at Lakan Conception Deac took charge of the ng Pilipinas Montreal. Rotrand gave an games like hula hoop, Pass the inspirational talk. Christmas Ornament, Shake the Box. Following the games was the gift Joining FAMAS’ Christmas Party was giving to babies and teen. the Kapampangan Association of Montreal. The party ended at 3:00 p.m.
“KAM was booking the center for its party but the place is already booked,” explained Cora Aberin, FAMAS president. “Instead, I invited KAM to join us at 6767 Cote-des-Neiges.” Learn to speak French the fast and easy way. Caroline Mallari, KAM’s outgoing Enroll now at Gilmore president, introduced the association’s College International new Executive Board. The list is as follows: Call 514-485-7861 KAM newly elected executive board members were inducted by FAMAS Pres. Aberin. KGOR, Sir Eduardo C. Prillo, Racetrack will be re-named Knights of Rizal (Montreal Chapter) Hon. Russel Copeman, Sir City after Dr. Jose P. Rizal, knighting commemorates the martyrdom of Councillor Marvin Rotrand, of Perez and singing of Sr. By W. Quiambao KCR and City Councillor Lionel James de la Paz which he Dr. Jose Rizal Perez. dedicated to the wife of Sir About 300 attended the of Allegiance, Sir Bert Abiera, Some of the highlights of Mauro Calaguio, Jr. who was Knights of Rizal (Montreal KCR. LT recited the opening the evening were the following: celebrating her birthday. Chapter) 119th commemo-ration prayer and Sir Felix de Luna, the announcement of Councillor of Dr. Jose P. Rizal martyrdom KCR, LT did the welcome Lionel Perez that a street near Advertise in the Star and on held at Ruby Rouge Restaurant address. The group singing the former Blue Bonnet MMTV Call 514-485-7861 on Dec. 26, 2015. Bayan ko, was sang by all In his message, Sir. Felix Knights of Rizal and the de Luna, Chapter Commander, audience. said that Rizal showed us that There were conferment we can make a difference of Lifetime member, without the use of violence or Distinguished Service Star terror, to fight for what is right, to Medal or Silver Cross Award, stand up for our beliefs and to Distinguished Service Medal or promote the spirit of Service Medal Award. Part 11 brotherhood and friendship also included the induction of amongst our people. the Ladies of the Knights of The Part 1 of the program Rizal and Auxiliary Ladies for started with the initiation of new Rizal. Part 111 was the members, elevation to KOR entertainment. Huling Paalam (2ND degree) and exaltation to directed by Sir Rowel Newly inducted Knights of Rizal during the commemoration of Dr. Rizal’s 119th death anniversary, December 26, 2015. (Facebook of KOR, Montreal chapter) KOR (3rd degree). Part 11 Pangilinan, KCR, LT directed the included the entrance of colors : re-enactment of Rizal’s last Philippine flag – Sir Abel hours. Lady Fatima Deguelera Gumagan, KOR, Canada flag – did the Ang Bayan Kong Sir Teofilo Alvarado, KOR, Minamahal and a group singing Quebec flag – Sir Reggie sang Pilipinas Kong Mahal. Cadano, KOR. The Philippine Part 111 included the national anthem was sang by Sir Wreath Laying Line up. Part 1V Rowel Pangilinan, KCR, LT, included the introduction of Canada national anthem by Sir speakers : Sir Minister and Rowel by Macahilas, Sir Gerry Consul General Eric Tamayo, Danzil, KCR recited the Pledge KCR, Sir James T. Marasigan, Re-enactment of the last hour of Dr. Jose Rizal’s death by firing squad in 1896. www.filipinostar.org January 2016 The North American Filipino Star 13 MEA CULPA: I have to apologize to Embassy of the Philippines. the newlyweds, Mark and Sherling de Conferment (Lifetime member) – Sir la Paz Robles. Following their grand Angelito Manuel, KCR, LT and Rowel Social wedding celebration, I did a write of Pangilinan, KCR, LT, Distinguished the event. Unfortunately, it was not Service Award Medal (DSS) OR proofread before it was sent to the SILVER CROSS AWARD: Sir Salvador Tidbits press. It just did not do justice to a Cabugao, KCR, LT, Sir John Linden, Fely Rosales Carino very memorable and beautiful KCR, LT Distinguished Service Medal wedding celebration. Another apology (DSM) OR SERVICE MEDAL AWARD : is directed to Mr. Dick Dahiroc , a well- Sir Angelio S. Manuel, KCR, LT, Sir known community leader. His most Reggie Villamor, KCR, Sir Paulino awaited “talumpati” didn’t happen . I `Jun`Torrico, KOR, Sir Freddie am sure many were waiting for this. It Baculina, KCR, Sir Hector Racuya, has been a while since we heard a KCR, Sir Remy Ramos, KCR, Sir Adieu green Christmas and Christine Magsino (singers), June de “talumpati” . People would have Alfredo `Patrick`Gotera, KOR, Sir hello white winter. Before welcoming Jesus (audio technician), Con Rafael enjoyed Dick’s style of imparting his Norberto Mandin, Jr., KOR 2016, there were action-packed social (power point), and Fidel Guingab message , especially savoring the There were two guests speakers`Sir events as you remember them. I’d like (power point). The choir was lead by contents he had to deliver. Sorry, Dick. Jaime Marasican, KGOR and Russel you to look back to and smile as your the able leadership of Mrs. Charlotte This time, it was pure oversight of the Copemn, Borough Mayor, Cote des remember them. Remember the Asigorado emcee – me! Neiges, NDG. Knights of Rizal Filipino Association of Montreal & IN MEMORIAM: We, the SWIS honorary member. Suburbs’ (FAMAS) children’s The Federation of Filipino-Canadian FAMILY, mourn the passing of Mrs. Christmas Party at 6767 Cote des Associations of Quebec (FFCAQ) held Irene Santiago, mother Mrs. Dorie Wreath L aying Line Up Neiges. There was a sea of bouncing a social fundraising bingo at the St. Isada, a very active SWISS officer. A Philippine Embassy – Sir Minister and spirited children dressed in colorful Kevin church social hall recently. mass was celebrated at the St. Kevin’s Consul General Eric Tamayo, Canada outfits. While there were proud and President Ed Tupaz and his Executive church. Reception followed at the Regional Commander, Sir Jimmy protected parents to contain their little Board are encouraged by the Kumon Restaurant along Cote des Marasigan, KCOR, Montreal Member ones’ exuberance, it didn’t help that outcome that they are holding again Neiges St. Dorie and her family wish to of the Knights of Rizal, Sir Mayor towards the end, the situation became another Bingo Session at the same thank everyone who shared on their Russel Copeman, KCR, Borough “standing room only.” At this time, the place on Jan. 31, 2016. bereavement . May she rest in peace. Mayor of Cote des Neiges- Notre- focus was the performances of the On a brighter note, watch out for a Dame-de-Grace, Honorary Member of children taking the Filipino Languages Way back in November, when the deluge of Valentine Parties by different the Knights of Rizal, Sir Councillor program. There was a nativity scene Executive Board of the Seniors of associations. Earliest to give notice is Marvin KCR, Snowdon District, where the children had to memorize West Island and Suburbs (SWIS) FFCAQ Ed Tupas’ Valentine’s Party on Knights of Rizal Regional their parts. Although they pronounced planned the Christmas Party that was February 13 at 6767 Cote des Neiges. Commanders, Toronto some Tagalog words with English held last December 13, 2015 at the The surprise numbers were: Sir events, the crowd cheered wildly in Olympia Reception Hall (West Island). The Knights of Rizal (Montreal James de la Paz, KCR, LT, Chapter appreciation of their efforts. This part It was just supposed to be a get Chapter held a grand party Dec. 26, Senior Adviser , Vocal solo , Astrid of the program was done under the together with ‘dancing’ as the main 2016 at Ruby Rouge Restaurant in Torico, Phili¯ ppine Canadian Idol stewardship of the principal of the event of a full-blown extravaganza. Chinatown to celebrate the 119th Champion heritage class, Mrs. Josefa Nicolas. Roger Ajero welcomed the guests commemoration of Dr. Jose Rizal’s Initiation : Mr. Joe Siaotong, Mr. Their intermission numbers were after which Mrs. Bangalan gave the Martyrdom. The occasion started with Antonio V. Zeraido, Mr. Gerardo R. contributed by the 4G’s and the invocation. After dinner, the guests a Knighting ceremony beginning with Osis, Mr. Danny R. Novida, Mr. Munting Mutya at Lakan ng Pilipinas speaker, Mr. Frank Bailey delivered his the members: Mr. Joe D. Siatong, Mr. Reymond E. Lastra, Mr. Mayoralgo B. Montreal, a brainchild of Mrs. Svetlana message. Antonio V. Zoraido, Mr. Gerardo R. Nino Cesar, Mr. Edgar P. Magat, Mr. Suarez. The children also enjoyed the The SWISS members also took time Osis, Mr,. Danny R. Novida, Eeymond Reynaldo B. Cabang, Mr. Edward games such as Hula Hoop, Pass the to greet Lucy Salazar, one of the most E. Lastra, Mr. Mayoralgo B. Nino Ujvary, Mr. Venerado P. Pegano, Mr. Ornament and Shake the Box. In the hardworking members , to sing Happy Cesar. Mr. Edgar Magat, Mr. Reynaldo Louis J. Olivier, Mr. Yves M. Gagne end, the children got their gifts from Birthday, to her. Cabang, Mr. Edward Ujvary, Mr. Elevation to KOR (2nd degree): Sir Santa Clause. Well, well, needless to Enjoyed by everyone was winning Veverando P. Pegan, Mr. Louis J. Florentino Palas, Sir Mario Pantaleon, say FAMAS president Mrs. Cora some prize for the raffle ticket. This Oliver, Mr. Yves M. Gagne, Mr. Sir Eduardo de Celis, Sir Marc B de Aberin and the Executive Board was taken cared by a group headed Inocencop A. Silverio, Mr. Menard S. Luna, Sir Sylvain Cataford, Sir Daryl couldn’t contain their smiles for a by Mr. Benny Bote, an outstanding Esmeralda. Elevation to KOR (2nd Gascon,Sir Dan Azuelo, Sir Lito successful party. The youthful and SWISS member. He was assisted by degree) : Sir Eduardo de Celis,KR, Sir Laxamana, Sir Henry Gumangan, Sir vibrant emceeing style of Lourdes SWIS officers namely Emy Bayala, Marc B. De Luna, KR,Sir Sylvain Abel Gumangan, Sir Ali Ansagay, Sir Fabia added to the ambience of the Mrs. Nita Advincula, Mrs. Dorie Isada, Cataford, KR, Sir Daryl Gascon, KR, Jolan Bueno, Skir Regino Cadano, Sir party. To top it all, Snowdon councillor Mrs. Lolit Odulio, Mrs. Rose Rillo, and Sir Dan Azuelo, KR, Sir Lito Jennifer Àlbert`Camacho, Sir Nixon Marvin Rotrand arrived to deliver his Mrs. Elvie Maximo. Laxamana, KR, Sir Henry Gumangan, de Vera, Sir Rafaelo Glorioso, Sir inspirational speech. For entertainment, the SWIS choir KR, Sir Abel Gumangan, KR, Sir Ali Renato B. Casipe, Sir Reynaldo sang a few Christmas carols. The Ansagay, KR, Sir Jolan Bueno, KR. Racadio, Sir Abrocio de Luna – FAMAS party was followed by the choir was led by Mrs. Edith There was only one Exaltation for 3rd Exaltation to KCR – Sir Eric Tamayo, induction of officers of the Valenzuela. For the final entertainment degree, Sir Eric Tamayo, KOR, Embassy of the Philippines Kapampangan Association of numbers, Mrs. Lita Bote, a Montreal. choreographer par excellence, Introducing officers was Ms. Caroline thought of an international beauty Mallari, KAM’s outgoing president. contest. The contestants were judged on facial beauty, physical attribute, The Living Waters International poise and authentic costume. The Fellowship (LWIT) under the guidance contestants were: Miss Jamaica (Mr. of Pastor Rene Saguing celebrated Greg Guerzon) Miss Saudi Arabia (Mr. the 11th anniversary at the St. Mike’s Flor Rillo), Miss Vietnam (Mr. Val Anglican Church in the West Island, Zarate), Miss Japan (Mr. Nards Nov. 8, 2015. The next month, the Alberto), Miss Africa (Mr. Cesar LWIF choir staged a cantata that was Bayan), Miss India (Mr. Ike Bas), Miss performed during the worship service. China (Mr. Pete Ison), Miss Hawaii (Mr. Leading the choir are the following: Jean Viloria), and Miss Philippines (Mr. Don-Don Urganiza(drummer, Felix Salazar). Thanks to their wives guitarist), Ronald Meilly (drummer, for their costumes and make ups. guitarist) , Rod Saguing (keyboard, Last but not the least, it was a guitarist, basist), Roy Loginer pleasure assisting Mrs. Neri Ajero, as (guitarist), Paul Alvarez, Adel Saguing, emcee for the evening. Andrea de Jesus, Betty Lewis, January 2016 14 The North American Filipino Star
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www.filipinostar.org January 2016 The North American Filipino Star 15 Zanjoe Marudo admits Dingdong reveals baby’s breakup with Bea Alonzo ninong and ninang Dingdong and Marian are hands-on in taking care of their baby, with the former usually taking the night shift. The couple shares responsibilities during Baby Letizia’s bath time. “Ako ’yung taga hawak (kay Letizia), araw-araw ’yun,” Dingdong said. Dingdong also shared how the baby now resembles her mother. “Una kong nakita ’yung dimple… saka ’yung kanyang pilikmata saka ilong,” he said. Marian gave birth to Baby Letizia on Nov. 23 last year following 18 hours of labor. Dantes Family “Alam mo (na) ’yung pinakahihintay mo saka gusto mong Dingdong Dantes and wife, mangyari (ay paparating na) so Marian Rivera-Dantes are busy parang ang bilis lang… Kahit ’yung preparing for the christening of their antok hindi na masyadong mahalaga baby, Maria Letizia. eh,” Dingdong said. The couple revealed in an interview on “CelebriTV” over the Zanjoe admits he and long-time girlfriend Bea Alonzo have broken up. weekend that they will mark the After weeks of speculation, Speculations that the two have broken milestone this coming February. Zanjoe Marudo admitted he and Bea up came about weeks ago, when they They didn’t mention where Alonzo have broken up. went to trips abroads separately; the rite will be held, but reports say The actor made the Zanjoe on a vacation in Europe alone, the baptism will be at the Immaculate confirmation in an interview with ABS- while Bea went to Japan. Conception Cathedral, the same CBN's "Tonight with Boy Abunda" Zanjoe and Bea admitted they church where the first-time parents aired Wednesday. were in a relationship in October 2011. wed on December 2014. In any case, Dingdong "Wala namang madaling way, Last year, the two admitted He admitted to worrying named a few people they have listed so kailangan talaga pagdaanan," that they are having problems in their about Marian though. as godparents for their baby. Zanjoe said when asked how he is relationship but both said they are “Kasi nandu’n ako (sa “Si Ms. Ai ai (delas Alas) coping with the split. "working it out." mismong delivery room) eh, nakita ko nandyan. Tapos sa mga lalaki, si In an earlier part of the "Siguro hindi ninyo mahal ang lahat, ’yung procedure and Gabby Eigenmann, ’yan isa sa mga interview, the actor said he is looking isa’t isa kung hindi kayo nase-shake everything so, medyo natakot din ninong. Tinatapos pa namin (’yung forward to new opportunities "dito sa or wala kayong pinagdadaanan. ako, kinabahan dahil syempre ang listahan),” he said. career, syempre sa personal din, sa That’s not a relationship," Bea said in daming dugo,” he said. DADDY DONG pamilya." an interview with Philstar.com and Dingdong then assured fans In the same interview, He added: "Excited ako kasi other members of the press back in that Marian is eager to return to work. Dingdong shared his experience as this year marami akong plano, like November. "A relationship is full of “Nagpapalakas siya ngayon dahil first-time father. magpatayo ng farm house. Tapos, sa misunderstandings and love. Mahal syempre nami-miss na rin niya (ang “Napakasarap. Sinasabi nila trabaho ko... excited ako." n’yo ang isa’t isa kung may pakialam showbiz) at gusto na rin niya bumalik lagi na mapupuyat ka, pero actually Zanjoe is part of the pa kayo sa isa’t isa." sa ‘Sunday PinaSaya,’” Dingdong wala kaming puyat eh, napakabait upcoming ABS-CBN soap opera said. "Tubig at Langis." niya (Letizia), manang-mana sa nanay,” he said. Anne Curtis break silence about Erwan Heussaff and
Jasmine Curtis Snapchat video Anne Curtis finally break her happen. Case in point. Nothing silence about the controversial happened, we are all fine. snapchat photo and video of her I’m lucky that Erwan treats Jasmine boyfriend Erwan Heussaff and sister like his own sister. He has known her Jasmine Curtis that went viral online. since she was 13. So please STOP. It “This is the only time I will comment deeply saddens me that such on this issue. So please STOP viciousness is being thrown at the saying awful things about my sister people I love. DON’T perverse their & boyfriend,” Anne Curtis said in a relationship. I mean, seriously. This tweet post on Tuesday. Anne’s is a non-issue.“ official statement reads: Meanwhile, actress Solenn “Hey all, this is gtting out of Heussaff, the sister of Erwan, also hand. It was all an inside joke took to Instagram to react to the between my boyfriend, my sister, controversy. myself and everyone at the party. My She posted a photo of her private account was wrongly and Erwan hugging with the caption: screencapped and this is becoming "OMG!!!!! Nakakaloka sila!!!! ridiculous. We took down posts Magkapatid sila!! Soo groosss! At because so many people reacted tignan niyo shirtless pa si solenn!!! maliciously to them automatically Full of malice!!" Anne Curtis (left) & the controversial photo of her sister Jasmine and we didn’t want all of this to Curtis & Erwan Heussaff (right) www.filipinostar.org 16 January 2016 The North American Filipino Star
Stunn ing photos of M iss Universe P ia Wurtzbach at homecom ing parade Monday, Jan. 25, 2016 in Man ila
www.filipinostar.org January 2016 The North American Filipino Star 17 Miss Un iverse w inner says next Coco shares bless ings dream s to be a Bond g rl i i with the needyand also starred Vice Ganda is now said to be country’s highest-grossing movie of all time. Coco knows how to share his blessings especially to the needy. Just recently, he sent help and gave gifts to people of Brgy. 155 Zone 14 who were devastated by a fire on New Year’s Day. To further reach out to fans, the Primetime King also visited several provinces for the “Piyestang Pinoy ng Probinsyano.” Last Jan. 16, he joined the Sinulog Festival at Ayala Terraces Cebu. On Jan. 23 he will be in Iloilo for the Dinagyang Festival. Coco will also soon visit Baguio, Davao, Negros, Dagupan and Legazpi. “Ang Probinsiyano” has been gaining praises from viewers worldwide (among them my relatives and friends in New York and California). Viewers still have a lot to watch out for as the series spills more thrills this 2016. As Cardo, Coco is now out to Coco Martin solve Carmen’s abduction. He has Primetime King Coco Martin figured out Olga’s (Gina Pareño) is one actor who never forgets to connection to the incident. To further show gratefulness to fans who paved his investigation, he has taken on the the way for his successes, including character of Paloma. Will Cardo be the huge ratings enjoyed by his able to save Carmen from the hands newest teleserye, “FPJ’s Ang of the syndicate? Don’t miss “FPJ’s Probinsiyano;” and the box-office Ang Probinsyano,” weeknights on triumph of “Beauty and the Bestie,” ABS-CBN. his entry to the MMFF 2015. The movie megged by Wenn Deramas
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach The reigning Miss Universe see, that’s the next dream.” has her eyes set on her next big Many international actresses dream: being a Bond girl. have been cast alongside actors Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach playing British agent James Bond and returned home to the Philippines for are popularly known as “Bond girls.” the first time since her crowning — and Wurtzbach, 26, has worked as that awkward moment when host an actress and model in the Steve Harvey mistakenly announced Philippines before winning the crown. Miss Colombia as the winner instead The Miss Universe pageant is a big of her. She said Sunday she’s using deal in the Philippines, where two the intense attention she got after that other women have brought home the controversy to focus on her causes crown before her, with the last one like fighting HIV and AIDS. winning in 1973. “I’m using the attention to talk On Monday, Wurtzbach will about my causes. Now, I have meet President Benigno Aquino III, a everybody’s attention,” she said. bachelor who is rumored to have gone She told a news conference on a date with her before. She’ll that she plans to be tested for HIV receive a citation from the Senate for publicly in New York to encourage her victory then join a motorcade other people to be tested, including in around Manila that will end with a the Philippines, where HIV cases have fireworks show. risen alarmingly in recent years. Wurtzbach told reporters she Miss Colombia Ariadna was so overwhelmed with her triumph Gutierrez Arevalo was briefly crowned that she constantly checked on her Miss Universe at the pageant in Las crown in the initial days and even took Vegas last month before Harvey a nap beside it but decided not to do returned to center stage to apologize that again because she might break it. and announced he misread the card, “God forbid that would which had Miss Philippines as the happen, the Filipinos are gonna kill winner and Colombia as the first me. I haven’t even done my runner-up. homecoming yet,” she said, Asked about her plans after repeatedly touching the diamond- her reign, Wurtzbach said she would studded crown. consider possible job offers in the United States, adding: “I might be the next Bond girl, who knows? So, we’ll
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decades-old Live-In Caregiver each child aged 6 through 17 in July, Program ( LCP). The new program: 1) retroactive to January 1, 2015. ended the live- in requirement, 2) the Political Capacity Building : NEWS FROM TORONTO imposition of quotas on the number of The newly- organized Filipino Educators Group Offers Mentoring Project For caregivers allowed to receive Canadian Political Affairs Council - Internationally Trained Teachers permanent residency, only 5,500 and FCPAC, composed of 32 politicized By : Tony A. San Juan, OCT. professional connections through 3) the division of caregivers into 2 community leaders in May, 2015 In a purposeful drive as part of its mentoring and, as well, developing pathways based on who they serve embarked a "Go Out To Vote" drive. community outreach service, the Philippine strategies and tools to support newcomers (those caring for children and those for The action encouraged Filipinos to Teachers Association of Canada ( PTAC) is with integration in Ontario In high medical needs). participate in the Canadian political rolling out its enhanced "Mentoring Project" addition to its current members, PTAC is Queer Filipinos : Led by Dr. process and to get engaged in partisan under its established Professional encouraging and inviting other Robert Diaz of OCAD University, Queer activities by campaigning and Assistance Service Program . The experienced & practicing Filipino Canadian Filipinos in Canada organized a 2-day supporting candidates from the 4 Mentoring Project is being offered and education professionals to get involved by conference and conversation for the major political parties. engaging and offering their expertise as disseminated to eligible members of the first time on January 22-23, 2015 and a Filipino Heritage Day : The Filipino Canadian community in the Volunteer Mentors in the Project. On one 3-week art exhibit that celebrated the Toronto Catholic District School Board, Greater Toronto Area and other FilCan hand, interested Filipino newcomer- communities in Ontario. teachers are encouraged to become contributions of the Filipino Canadian through its Community Relations The "PTAC Mentoring Project" members of the Philippine Teachers LGBTQ community. Office, hosted on May 23rd, Proudly aims to bring together internationally Association of Canada as well as to join the Medical Mission : The Filipino- Pinoy Day in celebration of Asian educated teacher - immigrants and Project as Mentees. Canadian Medical Association, headed Heritage month. Secondary and experienced Filipino Canadian educators To become a Mentee, one must by Dr. Chelly Silva, completed a week- elementary school students, staff , in teacher- specific career mentoring be an Ontario resident and have limited or long medical, dental and relief mission parents and youths joined in the relationships. The Project hopes to no Canadian teaching experience ; have at in 14 municipalities in Leyte and celebration with its theme:"Proudly contribute and meet the need of Philippine- least a bachelor's degree in education ; be Palawan in February, 2015. The Filipino,Sa Puso, Diwa at Gawa". The eligible to work in Canada; currently trained teachers for successful career mission includes five doctors, a dentist Thorncliffe Neigbourhood Office, also search, adjustment and integration into the unemployed or underemployed ; and/or , a nurse, an accountant, two held the Asian Heritage Day on May Ontario education market. Immigrant- currently doing non-teaching jobs or in teachers entering the Project are given the career transition or planning for Ontario pharmacists and 21 non- medical 27th at Overlea Recreation Centre, opportunity to acquire information & teacher certification. volunteers, all FilCans from Ontario. Toronto. insights and to receive guidance in Mentees are requested to commit to a total Catholic Parents Conference : New Citizenship Law : The teacher- certification procedures and of 24 hours over six months. Meetings The Filipino Canadian Parents Canadian Citizenship or Act -Bill C-24 network building in the profession through between Mentee and Mentor can be in Association in Catholic Education- took effect on June 11th. Citizenship a one-to-one professional mentoring person, online, over the phone and include FCPACE, organized and conducted applicants, aged 14 and 64 must :1) process. referral meetings on arranged schedules. the first conference of Filipino Catholic be physically present in Canada for at PTAC , formed in 2006, is a socio- For membership applications and further parents, students, youths and staff in least 1460 days,2) meet basic information about the PTAC Mentoring professional organization of Ontario - Toronto on April 25th. The event knowledge & language requirements, certified and Philippine- licenced Project, contact Perly Santos-Laganas at: discussed the issues, problems and 3) declare intent to reside in Canada educators who are currently teaching and / [email protected], Tel. 416- 763- or seeking teaching assignments in 8724 or Maricon Bernasor concerns of the participants in the once they become citizens and 4) meet Catholic, public and private elementary & at:[email protected] Tel. 905-795- Catholic education system. personal income tax obligations.The secondary schools and colleges in 2617.( T. San Juan). P'Noy State Visit : Philippine processing fee is $ 630 i.e. $ 530 for Ontario. One of its ongoing programs is President Benigno Aquino made a adult plus $100 for right of citizenship helping newcomer-teachers establish state visit to Canada including a fee. community reception "by invitation June Events : The Fiesta only" hosted by then PM Stephen Filipina Dance Troupe hosted the Harper on May 8th at Roy Thompson Search for Miss Manila 2015 Top 20 Stories of 2015 in Ontario Hall, Toronto. The visit, which sparked Coronation Night at Korean Cultural 'Tis the end of the year and Canadian Immigration : On mixed reactions from the Filipino Centre on June 6th. The Philippine traditionally, it is the season of aptly January 1, 2015, the Canadian Canadian community, also did not Independence Day Council's Salusalo listing down the top news which government launched the Express generate the expected media frenzy Picnic at Earl Bales Park, North York, impacted in the life and leisure of Entry system which managed and the traditional Filipino warm Toronto,held on June 13th with Liberal members of the Filipino Canadian applications for the Federal Skilled hospitality. leader Justin Trudeau and other community in 2015. 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Gilmore College gave me the opportunity to start a new career. I got a job easily because I learned new things from the course which focused on how to care for the elderly and the sick. I’m proud to be part of Gilmore PAB-PSW Nursing aide graduates, Batches 8 and 9. Ceremony held at La Cucina on Sherbrooke West, October 7, 2012. First row: From left to College International right: Annabelle Alloso. Ethel Tugna, Teachers: Terry White, Amy Manon-og, Director-General, Zenaida Kharroubi, Teachers: Edith Fedalizo, Josefina Toledo, andLourdescita Lubang. Standing: Grace Calvo, Vilma Lagonilla, Mildred Mendoza,Giselle Arellano, Marilou Hechanova, Anne Giselle Arellano (October 2011) Signey and Joesie Bingayen.
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