June 2006, Vol. XXIV, No. 6 www.filipinostar.org Philippines marks 108th Independence Day On June 12, Filipinos around hailing the proclamation of 12-18 the world celebrate their 108th June 2006, as Philippine Heritage Independence Day although the Week by His Worship Bob Chiarelli, Philippines became a real sovereign Mayor of the City of Ottawa in country only on July 4, 1946 when Ontario, Canada. the United States of America In his proclamation, Mayor withdrew its sovereign power over Chiarelli "urged all citizens to join the islands. There was a time when with members of the community in July 4 was celebrated as the the celebration of their heritage." Philippine Independence Day but The declaration coincides with was changed to June 12, because it the celebration of the 108th was on this day in 1898 when Anniversary of the Declaration of General Emilio Aguinaldo declared Philippine Independence. The the Philippines a republic and Philippine Embassy in Ottawa and independent from Spain. July 4 the Philippine Independence then became known as Philippine- Committee of Ottawa Valley (PICOV) American Friendship Day. headed by its chairperson, Ms. Philippine Ambassador to Sonia Del Rosario, have lined up the Canada Jose S. Brillantes joins the See Page 4 Independence A typical scene around the world on June 12, wherever there are Filipinos who maintain Filipino community in Ottawa in their attachment to their homeland by celebrating the freedom for which their forefathers sacrificed their lives to overthrow their foreign rulers. (See article, Birth of a Nation, p. 20) Panday Tinig scores another hit performance Story on page 4

Part II of the Panday Tinig concert, photo taken by Peter Annett Page 2 The North American Filipino Star June 2006 Laging Handa Scout Group 0592 Trip to Quebec City, May 27, 2006

Photo taken after viewing the Montmorency Falls and before getting back on the bus to A beautiful view of the Canyon Falls, with some old rocks on the foreground. Quebec City for the trip home to Montreal. Everyone seems to have enjoyed the trip.

Mary Joy and Natasha posing at Enjoying the gift of nature, and posing for a souvenir photo of the Grand Canyon on Happy to be here at Montmorency Falls. Montmorency Falls, QC. the background, these ladies are lucky to have the added bonus of a beautiful day.

A close-up view of the Montmorency Water Falls They said it was a tough day, but still smiling after the Scouts “Great Urban Race.”

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everyone knows, there is no greater FATHERS' DAY HISTORY shown in raising his children as a single tragedy than seeing disunity or breakup parent. It was her father that made all EDITORIAL of a family. the parental sacrifices and was, in the Sonora Dodd, of Washington, first Needless to say, our community is eyes of his daughter, a courageous, had the idea of a "father's day." She like a family and it seems unfortunate selfless, and loving man. Sonora's father What does celebrating thought of the idea for Father's Day that some of our community leaders do was born in June, so she chose to hold Independence Day mean while listening to a Mother's Day not seem to find a resolution to their the first Father's Day celebration in sermon in 1909. to us? conflicts. Right now, we are facing a Spokane, Washington on the 19th of Sonora wanted a special day to dilemma. We have two Federations, and June, 1910. This question has been asked many honor her father, William Smart. Smart, we celebrate Independence Day twice. President Calvin Coolidge, in 1924, times in the past. To most of us, it who was a Civil War veteran, was How long will this impasse last? Do we supported the idea of a national means that celebrating independence widowed when his wife died while giving even realize how much harm this will Father's Day. Then in 1966 President day is part of our tradition to honor our birth to their sixth child. Mr. Smart was bring upon our community? How many Lyndon Johnson signed a presidential heroes who shed their lives for the left to raise the newborn and his other opportunities have we missed in helping proclamation declaring the 3rd Sunday cause of freedom. It also means that five children by himself on a rural farm our community succeed just because of June as Father's Day. 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www.filipinostar.org Page 4 The North American Filipino Star June 2006 From Page 1 Independence Panday Tinig scores another hit performance following activities to mark this Parada ng Lechon and a volleyball “ALAB NG PUSO” - PANDAY TINIG relationships. event: tournament of Filipino PRELUDES 108TH PHILIPPINE Philippine Ambassador Jose ¨ Merienda Salo-Salo sa Residence organizations. INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION Brillantes spoke before the finale of the sa Araw ng Kalayaan - The ¨ Wreath-Laying and Floral Offering The Panday Tinig Choral Ensemble concert. “This is an exhilarating Philippine Embassy, together with at the Bust of Dr. Jose Rizal - The presented its 10th major concert last evening”, he said, “and with the Saturday, June 3, 2006, 7:30 p.m. at celebration of Philippine independence the Filipino community, will Philippine Embassy and the the Pollack Concert Hall, McGill just around the corner, it is indeed an kickstart the celebration of Philippine Heritage Foundation of University, 555 Sherbrooke Street West, opportunity to hear Philippine music in Philippine Independence week with Canada will sponsor a wreath- a merienda get-together at the laying and floral offering at the bust Official Residence of the of our national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, Ambassador from 2:00-5:00 p.m. As at the Official Residence of the one of the highlights of the event, Ambassador. The occasion will also Ambassador Brillantes will mark the renaming of the Official administer the oath of Filipino- Residence as "Tahanang Rizal," in Canadians who have reacquired commemoration of Dr. Rizal's 145th Philippine citizenship under the birthday. Citizenship Retention and With the Independence Day Reacquisition Act of 2003. activities always eagerly awaited by ¨ Flag Raising Ceremony at the Filipinos in Canada as they serve as Ottawa City Hall and Philippine one of their links to their homeland, Independence Gala - The Himig the Philippine Embassy, in close Pilipino Choral Ensemble will hold a coordination and partnership with flag-raising ceremony at the City the Filipino community, strives to Hall of Ottawa at 8:30 a.m. on mark the occasion in various Monday, 12 June. A breakfast memorable and remarkable ways. reception, including a short In Montreal, the Philippine program, will follow at the lounge of Independence Day will be the City Hall. celebrated twice by two ¨ Vin d'Honneur - Ambassador organizations in the community Photo above shows Paul Imperia, Marivic Aplaon, Edith Fedalizo, Amy Manon-og, Brillantes will host a diplomatic bearing the same name, the Ambassador Jose Brillantes, and Dindo Miras during the reception. reception for Ambassadors based in Federation of Filipino Canadian Ottawa at the Sheraton Hotel at 12 Associations of Quebec - one is Montreal. Titled ALAB NG PUSO, the the halls of one of the foremost concert’s theme was on Philippine universities in Canada, McGill noon. headed by Marilyn Birao who will immigration, to mark the 100th year University.” Ambassador Brillantes not ¨ Canada-Philippines Business hold the festivities in Angrignon since the first arrival of Filipino only congratulated the Panday Tinig for Council (CPBC) Business Luncheon Park on June 11, and the other one migrants in North America. their 2004 Banaag Presidential award, - The CPBC, chaired by its President headed by James de la Paz will Part I of ALAB NG PUSO presented but also the benefactors and patrons Ms. Alicia Natividad, will host its celebrate at MacKenzie King Park songs demonstrating the contrast who supported the concert. “You are not annual business luncheon on on June 18. between life in the rural areas and life in only supporting Panday Tinig”, he Tuesday, 13 June, at 12:00 noon at FAMAS, the Filipino Association the National Press Club. of Montreal and Suburbs headed by Ambassador Brillantes and Mr. Rob its president, Alberto Floresca, will Simmons of Export Development hold an independence dinner dance Canada are the guest speakers. at Ruby Rouge Restaurant in ¨ Tinig-Pinoy special episode on Montreal’s Chinatown district on Philippine Independence Day - Tinig Saturday, June 10. Pinoy, a community radio program The activities lined up for the in Ottawa, will devote its entire celebration in Angrignon Park on airtime of 6:00 to 7:00 p.m on June 11 will have singing and Tuesday, 13 June, to the dancing competitions, demons- celebration of the 108th trations of the Filipino martial arts Anniversary of the Declaration of Doce Pares, sports contests, parlor Philippine Independence. games, cultural shows, a mass, and ¨ Philippine Independence Ball - The the selection of the Mutya ng Philippine Independence Committee Kasarinlan. On the other hand, the of Ottawa Valley (PICOV) will host a celebration in MacKenzie King Park Ambassador Jose Brillantes drawing the raffle ticket for the first prize trip to the gala night as part of the 108th will have a thanksgiving mass, Philippines. Philippine Independence multiculutral presentations, talent celebrations. The short program showcase 2006 (Karaoke Challenge after the sit-down dinner includes at the park), raffles, food kiosks. the cities. Part II, a sequel to PINTIG NG commented, “but also Philippine BAYAN 2003, was a musical play music”. slide shows featuring the different The guests of honor are: Philippine depicting the effects of immigration to Immediately following the final associations in the community, Ambassador to Canada, His song-number, Ambassador Jose followed by ballroom dancing. Excellency Jose S. Brillantes, Brillantes drew the names of the 3 ¨ Independence Picnic- Hosted by Health Minister Philip Couillard, winners of the 2006 Panday Tinig raffle PICOV, the much-awaited Annual MNA Raymond Bachand draw. The lucky winners are: 1st prize Picnic will be held at Vincent (Outremont), Montreal Mayor of a return trip to the Philippines, a Massey Park on Sunday, 18 June Gerald Tremblay, Borough Mayor $2,000 value – Leandra Mentes; 2nd 2006. Activities during the Picnic Michael Applebaum, and councilors prize of a color television, a $1,000 include the Independence Parade, from Cote des Neges and NDG. value – Farrah Requelman; 3rd prize of a digital camera, a $500 value – Erwin Santacruzan, a mass to be Uy. celebrated by Fr. Pedro V. Arana, The post-concert merienda took place at the Reception hall. Catering Gilmore College is offering new schedules was provided by Mariz Restaurant. Proceeds from the Panday Tinig for the following courses starting soon: raffle (license #4088551) will be used to purchase Philippine musical Nursing Aid (PSW/PAB) instruments. Early Childhood Education Assistant The North American Filipino Amir Billones and Marivic Aplaon payed the Star strives to make a Call for details - 514-485-7861 roles of the main characters . difference. The North American Filipino Star June 2006 Page 5 Volcano spews ash in relative from accepting a national artist lack of food forced others to skip classes RP forges new military central Philippines award to the late actor Fernando Poe Jr. or drop out, an unnamed government "I can understand if Miss Roces cannot official told AFP. pact with U.S. Sat. June 10, 2006 accept the award but hopefully, she A government survey released this Thu. June 1, 2006 A restive volcano in the central could send a member of the family to week said 30 percent of the Philippines The United States and the Philippines spewed a column of ash at receive the honour," said Michael population earned the equivalent of less Philippines have forged a security least 1 km (0.6 mile) into the sky before Defensor, executive secretary, as he than 35.93 pesos (68 US cents) a day, arrangement covering threats such as dawn on Saturday, raising concern of an referred to the refusal by Poe's widow, the cost of about 1.5 kilograms of rice. terrorism, piracy, natural disasters and eruption in the days ahead. Susan Roces, to accept an award from The department said the "hunger outbreaks of disease, officials said. There were two minor explosions of President Arroyo. mitigation program" may be expanded in The new accord would cover "non- Bulusan volcano in the Bicol region, but the ongoing schoolyear that began on traditional threats" not already taken up there was no sign of laval flow, the Monday to include children in second by the mutual defense treaty between Philippine Institute of Volcanology and grade. the two countries, said U.S. embassy Seismology said in a statement. Forty-nine of the 55 provinces spokesman Matt Lussenhop. Ernesto Corpuz, one of the covered by the program are considered This is a new "mechanism that the institute's chief monitoring scientists, areas of "food security and Philippines and United States can use to said Bulusan's activity had been vulnerability", it said. cooperate to address non-traditional increasing and more explosions and ash security concerns," Lussenhop told AFP. falls were likely in the coming days. "Our Philippines Said Threatened Under the new arrangement, a "security monitoring indicates magma is rising to With Attacks engagement board," composed of U.S. the surface," said Corpuz, referring to and Philippine military and civilian Mon. June 5, 2006 hot molten rock inside the volcano. officials, will be set up to counter such The leader of an al-Qaida-linked However, he told reporters that the The late Fernando Poe Jr. threats. militant group and two Indonesians institute could not predict when a major Arroyo accorded the national artist The Philippines launched the suspected in the deadly 2002 Bali eruption would occur, and it was for award to Poe in honour of the actor's initiative last year and diplomatic notes bombings may be plotting to attack U.S. now keeping its alert level at 2 on a scale contribution to Philippine cinema and for carrying out the arrangement were and Philippine troops on a southern from 1 to 5. had invited Susan to attend the exchanged in April, Lussenhop added. island, military officials said Monday. conferment ceremony to be held at the Philippine Defense Department officials The militants were seen recently on palace on June 9. could not be contacted for immediate Jolo island but could not launch their But a year and a half after Poe's death, comment. attacks because of problems caused by Roces has yet to come to grips that her The new arrangement is not a U.S.-backed offensives, two Philippine husband lost to Arroyo in the 2004 formal treaty and does not require the military officials told reporters on presidential elections. Susan said she approval of the Philippine Senate, which condition of anonymity because they cannot accept the award from someone ordered all U.S. bases in the country to were not authorized to speak publicly. who had "stolen the presidency" from be closed in 1992. Khadaffy Janjalani and the two her husband. However Lussenhop said the new Indonesians Dulmatin, who goes by one The dilemma over the awards was arrangement would not mean the name, and Umar Patek also have run worsened by a statement issued by dispatch of more U.S. troops to the low on weapons and ammunition, one of Defensor that according to palace Philippines and that U.S. soldiers would Mount Bulusan volcano spewing ash during the officials said. protocol only family members are only be sent at Manila's request. its 'phreatic eruption' in Sorsogon province Washington has offered allowed accept the title for the honouree. Under a mutual defense treaty, the about 250 miles southeast of Manila multimillion-dollar rewards for the Defensor said he hoped the Poe family United States is required to defend the capture of Janjalani, Dulmatin and At level 3 an explosion is considered would reconsider its stand and send a Philippines against external threats. Patek. possible, at level 4 it is seen as likely and relative to accept the title to be conferred American troops have been deployed Janjalani and the Indonesian at level 5 an eruption has occurred with personally by Arroyo. in the Philippines for joint war games, to militants have taken refuge in Jolo's lava flows or ash columns reaching 6 km Goverment hands out free assist during natural disasters and to vast mountainous heartland near (3.75 miles). Bulusan, one of the six train Philippine soldiers battling local rice to poor kids Patikul town a rebel stronghold under most active volcanoes in the Philippines, Muslim extremists with links to the Al- Thu. June 8, 2006 control of Radulan Sahiron, a one- has had five ash eruptions since March. Qaeda network. More than 400,000 schoolchildren armed Abu Sayyaf commander also Officials have warned residents in The U.S. troops are strictly from poor families in the Philippines wanted by Washington, the military three towns of Sorsogon province not to prohibited from engaging in combat. venture within 4 km (2.5 miles) of the have received free rice rations over the officials said. 1,559-meter (5,246-foot) volcano past six weeks to improve nutrition and Janjalani and Sahiron have about Manila hails Zarqawi death; urges because of the risk of sudden cut absenteeism, the government has 70-80 armed men with them, the Filipinos in Iraq to take care said. military officials said. There are less explosions. Casiguran town, on Sat. June 10, 2006 Parents of the first graders and pre- than 200 Abu Sayyaf guerrillas on Jolo, Bulusan's northern slopes, was declared The Philippines yesterday hailed the schoolers were asked to come to school with the rest belonging to two allied under a state of calamity on Friday after death in Iraq of top insurgent leader Abu between April 24 and June 2 to receive rebel factions based near Jolo's Indanan ash damaged houses, crops and fish Musab Al Zarqawi, with Foreign weekly allotments of seven kilograms town, they said. ponds and forced schools to close. Secretary Alberto Romulo calling it a (15.4 pounds) of rice, the economic Janjalani is wanted for allegedly Like neighboring Indonesia, the ?major step? towards peace for planning department said Thursday. masterminding several high-profile Philippines lies in an area of the Pacific Baghdad. Some Filipino schoolchildren went to ransom kidnappings of Filipinos and basin vulnerable to earthquakes and The Al Qaeda leader in Iraq, blamed school without having breakfast, while Americans and deadly attacks, volcanic eruptions. Mount Pinatubo, on for deadly bombings and beheadings of including the bombing of a ferry in Luzon island in the northern western hostages following the toppling Manila Bay in 2004 that killed 116 Philippines, erupted in 1991 after lying of Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein in 2003, people. dormant for 600 years. That eruption was killed Wednesday in a US air strike. The two Indonesians, believed to be buried dozens of villages under metric ?All of us who condemn terrorism share leaders of the Indonesian-based Jemaah tonnes of mud and more than 800 Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Al Maliki?s Islamiyah group, are wanted for their people died, mostly from diseases in sentiment that Al Zarqawi?s death is a alleged role in the 2002 Bali bomb crowded evacuation camps. mjor step toward finding peace in Iraq,? attacks that killed 202 people, mostly Romulo said in a statement. Palace in a bind over national foreign tourists. They are believed to He urged thousands of Filipinos artist honour for Poe have fled to the southern Philippines to working in Iraq, mostly for contractors Mon. June 5, 2006 elude an Indonesian government of the US forces deployed there, to ?stay The presidential palace was caught President Gloria Arroyo (L) holds a rice prie manhunt, then forged an alliance with away from known danger areas and stay in a bind on Monday after it said it tag as she visits a public market in Manila, the Abu Sayyaf. cannot allow other people except a early 2006 within their secure facilities. F. FARHAT LUNETTERIE • Guess 10% off • Easy-Clip For Students • Versace & Seniors • and many more designer rands Eye examination on site Bring this ad to get 10% discount. 5540 Cote des Neiges (cor. St. Kevin) 514-340-0135 1274 Mount Royal East 514-527-8201

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www.filipinostar.org June 2006 The North American Filipino Star Page 7 sensitivity to the diversity of students, human resource. The largest single not less. With all due respect, our supplier of human resources in the Global ‘guidance’ classes (offered only in international labour market is the elementary school), and ‘subject Philippines. A good educational base, in Perspectives teachers’ comments often do more to English, and sound approaches to trivialize and reinforce stereotypes than training, often specifically geared to the to seriously address social justice and requirements of foreign employers, have diversity.” combined to make Oversea Filipino As an international educator, I fully Workers (OFW) the country’s largest agree with that statement. He also export. About 10 percent of the points out that: “for a caring and population is employed abroad at any responsible society, schools need to given time and they remit about $10.7 address the reality of our ever-changing billion a year or about 10 percent of the and diverse society”. economy. The Canadian economy needs The newly formed International the workers, the Philippines needs the Educators Association of Canada met in overseas jobs and our cultural and Montreal last month to begin social institutions can be harmonized deliberations on how we (International through our educational institutions. Isaac T. Goodine Educators) can cooperate to improve the “Schools have to resources that improve commerce while process of internationalization, also promoting peace and address the needs of a coordinate diverse efforts across “To know that what is understanding. Courses abound for Canada, and maintain linkages abroad. diverse society” students to learn “where the money is" The new project on integration of impenetrable to us really exists, manifesting itself as the highest … Stephen Faraher-Amidon but social and cultural considerations immigrants for employment is to be are often lacking. This was starkly implemented by the Association of wisdom and most radiant beauty Last month we addressed the sad illustrated by the case of the school boy Canadian Community Colleges and which our dull faculties can story of the social difficulties faced by a in Montreal whose case was highlighted offers a means to address many of the comprehend only in their most Filipino family trying to adjust to living by the last issue of this newspaper. issues related to pre-departure primitive forms - this knowledge, in Canada as immigrants. We also Far from leaving it at that, may we now preparations, including evaluation of this feeling, is at the centre of true suggest that we consider getting pointed out that the there is a pilot qualifications and intercultural religiousness. In this sense, and in together for a workshop on cross- scheme to establish offices in China, considerations. On arrival in Canada, this sense only, I belong to the cultural communications that would the family will receive assistance in India and the Philippines to facilitate rank of devoutly religious men.” induction and integration of immigrants help people of goodwill to better making the transition to living and for employment in jobs that can not be understand the benefits of cultural working in Canada and will be filled from Canadian at this time. This is diversity and the role that educators encouraged the to become active Albert Einstein a vital component of Canada’s human should play the new transnational participants in all aspects of the diverse capital base needed to maintain a place paradigm? Canadian culture. (Quoted from the book “Leaders as one the Group of Eight major In a letter to the editor published in the Over 400,000 Canadians of Filipino Leading Leaders” by Isaac Goodine, economies in the world. Vancouver Sun, June 7, 2006, former origin are now contributing to under the section titled: The teacher Stephen Faraher-Amidon The internationalization of our Canada’sdiverse society. It is clear that Importance of a World View). educational systems is an essential expresses his thoughts about a proposal Filipinos can integrate well into the ingredient, not only to promote labour to offer a course in social justice in culture. Canada is now well placed to mobility but also, to unlock cultural schools in British Columbia. He writes: tap into the most valuable resource “we need better understanding and available in the world today—that is the BonneBonne fête,fête, Québec!Québec!

Nous exprimons aujourd'hui notre fierté et notre attachement au Québec. Notre identité, riche de toutes les cultures, est à l'honneur. Célébrons notre chance de vivre en sol québécois. Célébrons la liberté, la démocratie, et rappelons-nous que la plus grande valeur du Québec tient à ces femmes et à ces hommes qui l'habitent. Progressons ensemble grâce à notre savoir-faire, à notre diversité et à nos projets. Bâtissons notre avenir commun pour que chacun puisse bénéficier d'une place de choix au sein de la société québécoise. La fête nationale, c'est notre fête à tous!

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Dear Fellow Citizens,

My warmest greetings to the Filipino community on the occasion of the 108th anniversary of the Declaration of the Philippine Independence.

May this significant Raymond BACHAND tradition MNA for Outremont Minister of Economic be a time Development, Innovation and Export Trade of family and community solidarity.

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Aguinaldo, a school teacher who U.S. Army. Filipinos who just won their freedom. became the leader of the Revolution Below, a big crowd mostly farmers, “People of the Philippines,” he read and soldiers, and people from all walks loudly, “ Summoning as witness of the rectitude of our intentions, the Supreme Judge of the Universe, and under the protection of the mighty and humanitarian North American Nation, we proclaim and solemnly declare, in the name and by authority of the inhabitants of all these Philippines, that they are and have a right to be free and independent; that they released from all obedience to the crown of Zenaida “Nini” Ramos, Miss Philippine Independence, 1976 under FAMAS President Spain; that every political tie between Engineer Ador Rosales. the two is and must be completely severed and annulled; and that like all this land became a Nation. Its builders free and independent states, they have drew up the finest and the most complete authority to make war, democratic Constitution ever produced conclude peace, establish treaties of by a God-fearing people. It has inspired commerce, enter into alliances, and rekindled the hopes and aspirations regulate commerce, and execute all of mankind in the quest of liberty and other acts and things that independent freedom. states have a right to do. Reposing firm Throughout these years since its MORTGAGE LOAN

The Philippine flag was hoisted for the first time at the entrance of Montreal City Hall for the whole day to pay tribute to the Philippines for its 100 years of freedom on June 12, 1998. His Lordship Guaranteed approval Montreal Mayor Pierre Bourque, local city officials, and community members were present. against Spain at the age of twenty of life, waited anxiously to hear the seven. solemn announcement to the entire This obscure little general who had world the birth of a Filipino Nation. Call 514-244-8717 just written with his revolutionary A military band stood by awaiting exploits the most stirring and heroic orders to unfurl for the first time the www.filipinostar.org Page 11 June 2006 The North American Filipino Star birth this nation has suffered all kinds Philippines. The highlights of the held at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel, as Kalayaan 1972. Thus, the birth of of human calamities which has Philippine day celebration will consist part of Philippine Independence Day Philippine Independence celebration in threatened the solid foundations upon of a thanksgiving mass, a civic parade, celebration. The entire event was the province of Quebec was on June 12, which this republic is built. commemoration of historical events, a chaired by FAMAS President Roberto 1972, making Miss Gonzales the first But with God’s help, it withstood variety of activities, family reunions “Bing” Bernas and the twelve new proclaimed Miss Kalayaan in the the onslaughts of untold crisis, a and others. Most of these events will be officers who were sworn in by Dr. Edgar province of Quebec. graced by dignitaries galore and beauty Sideco, months earlier. As in the past, queens with the title of Bb. Kalayaan beauty queens presided over the (Miss Freedom) and the media. occasion. Miss Amelia Ll. Flores, was

Lorrain “Lorie” Porino, Bb. Kalayaan 1979 under FCAWI President Jovito Marcelino Radha Mendoza Puri, Bb. Pilipinas Montreal depression, and came out unmatched Centennial 1998 under FAMAS President Ric Cosico in two world wars. On June 12, 1998, the Philippines From this year forward after celebrated its centenary year as a FAMAS, various Filipino associations nation. One hundred years of freedom had been created such as FCAWI, at last. The whole country and Filipinos FILGA. FFCAQ, PBSSQ, and other worldwide commemorated this yearlong youth groups. As of today, Filipino- celebration which marks the greatness Canadian associations have reached of our race, the legacy of our heroes, the more than seventy organizations ideals of nationhood. scattered around the province of Today, for the whole month of Anna Vicente, Binibining Kalayaan 1999 under FCAWI President, Mrs. Auring Soriano. Quebec. Most of these organizations June 2006, “Let Freedom Ring,” in the also join in the Philippine Independence Province of Quebec. The different Way back in the early 70’s, the crowned Miss Kalayaan ‘73. Miss day celebrations with mostly the same Filipino-Canadian associations (from Philippine Association of Montreal and Flores was the second FAMAS Miss objectives - to pay tribute to the most seniors to youth) headed by its Suburbs (FAMAS), initiated and hosted Philippine Independence. Her important date in Philippine history, the presidents or leaders, will once again the first celebrations of Philippines predecessor, Miss Minette Gonzales, celebration of the independence of the commemorate the 108th Independence in the City of Montreal. was the first FAMAS Miss Philippine Philippines. Independence of the Republic of the On June 9, 1973, a dinner-dance was Independence, crowned as Bb.

Happy Independence day! As Mayor of the bourough of Côte-des-Neiges - Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, I would like to join with my colleagues Francine Senécal (Côte-des-Neiges), Marvin Rotrand (Snowdon), Marcel Tremblay (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce), Saulie Zjadel (Darlington) and Warren Allmand (Loyola) in wishing to all of our Filipino fellow citizens a most happy and wonderful 108th anniversary of their Independence Day. We trust that in our bourough, the bourough of all nations, we will continue to live in peace and Harmony. MABUHAY!

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Op Ed -Oceans Day, June 8 US Navy Hospital Treats Poor in Philippines undersea mountain off the coast of northern British Columbia; and Scott The U.S. Navy Hospital ship Mercy one public health doctor who makes Oceans Day provides opportunity to Islands, one of the world’s great seabird is sending personnel and equipment to rounds once per week. examine the state of Canada’s oceans colonies off the northern tip of victims of the earthquake in Indonesia. Dental care is also lacking. Vancouver Island. Protecting these sites The ship, which has a history of helping Hundreds of people came for the free Oceans Day, celebrated internationally would constitute a globally outstanding out in disasters, is now in the dental treatment provided by the Mercy. on June 8th, is a perfect opportunity to accomplishment and a step towards Philippines at the start of a Southeast The head of the Dental Division of the have a long hard look at of the state of ocean sustainability with representative Asian tour. In southern Mindanao Mercy mission, Navy Commander Jan Canada’s oceans. networks of protected areas in the island hundreds of people turned out at Delorey-Lytle, says many teeth needed Pacific, Arctic and Atlantic. a clinic on land sponsored by the Mercy, pulling. While our oceans are rich in marine life while major surgery was conducted on "Rampant decay, loose teeth, and provide a livelihood for many, by 3. Consumer choices: board the ship. broken down teeth, unserviceable teeth. any measure they have seen better Recodo general check ups, This is [was]mainly all extractions days. Problems such as the ongoing More and more consumers want to medication and dental care. Organizers today. No fillings, everyone was decline of cod stocks on the east coast, know that the seafood they buy is planned for 600 hundred patients but at extractions. We probably did, I am going fears of a similar collapse in salmon caught sustainably. Recently, this least 15 hundred showed up. One of to take a guess, 500 people, maybe stocks on the west coast and the growing consumer awareness resulted them is 58-year-old Zoraya Abdullah 1500 teeth," she said. deliberate dumping of bilge oil by in Wal-Mart announcing that within who has come in for an eye check up, The Mercy ship mission also ocean-going vessels highlight the need three years, all wild fish sold in their something she has not had in 10 years. provides surgery. Many operations are to reverse the degradation of our oceans stores will be certified as sustainable by Her joints also hurt and she suspects conducted at a local hospital by doctors and coastal communities. Here are the Marine Stewardship Council arthritis. from the Mercy. More complicated three cases where we can begin to turn (www.msc.org). As a result, many Zoraya says poor Filipinos do not surgery, such as for stomach, eye, and the tide. fishing companies are moving to adopt have the money for proper medical care thyroid illnesses, or for facial high environmental standards. or medicine, and often must choose deformities (cleft lip and cleft Pallet), are 1. Cod recovery: between getting treatment and eating. performed in operating rooms on the By making informed choices now, "If we have no money we cannot go ship. Despite the fact that cod fishing has consumers can demonstrate to [to a] doctor. Just consultation [cost] The ship is huge. It is a converted been banned for over ten years in most governments and industry the value 250 pesos [about $5] Medicine, how we oil tanker the length of three football areas off Newfoundland and Labrador, Canadians place on healthy oceans. can buy? Maybe [it costs] 2,000-3,000 fields with a capacity for a thousand most stocks continue to decline. We Canadians can also demonstrate their [pesos, or $40 to $60] like that. [We hospital beds. It was originally designed have two immediate opportunities to commitment to ocean protection by have] money for food, for eating only. We to treat major casualties during U.S. help rebuild cod stocks – maybe the last signing on to Canada’s Ocean Charter pray to God, we are Muslim," she said. military operations. But on its current two chances at real recovery we will ever at wwf.ca. Patients are being treated by dozens humanitarian mission it is operating on have. of medical staff from the Mercy hospital a smaller scale with only 40 beds for By not giving up hope and acting now, ship. Staff members from local hospitals patients. The first will take place this September governments, industry and consumers are taking part as well. Getting enough Fifty-two-year-old Sitti Sabdani at the annual meeting of the North can all help lay the foundation to medication is a problem for poor. Doctor spent two days on the ship for cataract Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) restore healthy oceans, and help rebuild Rodel Agvoles, the Zamboanaga city surgery on her eye. She wears an eye held in Dartmouth. NAFO is responsible and sustain healthy coastal health officer, says the city health care patch as part of her recovery. "Thank for regulating fishing nations that communities. system can only afford limited doses. God for answering my prayers to send operate outside Canada’s 200 mile "Whenever they think foreigners, someone to treat my eyes," said Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Josh Laughren not only Americans, come for a medical Sabdani. Recognizing the need for change, last Director, Marine Conservation mission they will expect more complete For some people on Mindanao it year NAFO committed to reform how WWF-Canada medications. They will expect a may be the first and the last time they member countries fish and how stocks complete dose [of] antibiotics, a see a doctor. One Filipino woman who are managed. --30-- complete dose of vitamins, because received medicine for her allergies when we do a medical mission we summed up her gratitude in this way. If NAFO member states take For more information contact: usually only give starter doses," he said. measurable steps to wipe out illegal The Recodo Baranggay, or district, "Americans are friendship and friendly. fishing, set and stick to sustainable Kyle Ferguson has a population of 10,000 to 14,000 Friendship and friendly," she noted. quotas based on scientific advice, and Manager, Communications people. Their health care is provided by protect important habitats like coral WWF-Canada forests and spawning grounds, our 416-484-7728 RESTAURANT offshore groundfish fisheries, including [email protected] cod, may be able to recover. 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If NAFO commits to serious reform and Stuffed Bean Curd with Broccoli National Police Deputy Director Canada develops a true recovery Shrimps Salt and Pepper Cuttle Fish General Avelino Razon estimates that 60 strategy addressing key threats like Sauted Seasonal Vegetables Fried Sea Bass Fish bycatch, with targets and timelines for per cent of the current 233,000 uniformed and non-uniformed police Steamed Rice Steamed Rice action, cod recovery just might be $37.95 possible. live below the poverty line and most live $58.95 in tough neighbourhoods together with 4 Persons 4 Persons 2. Protecting Canada’s marine heritage: street thugs, drug dealers, thieves, killers and other criminals. Bean Curd Soup Fish maw seafood soup Canada can quickly take an important They also have been tasked to 1/2 Crispy Chicken 2 Baked Lobsters with Ginger protect 84 million people spread across step in ocean recovery by establishing Shrimp Cake with Chinese Seafood with Eggplant over 7,100 islands of the archipelago. marine protected areas (MPAs). In Broccoli in Hot Pot Canada, over eight per cent of our land Razon said the police is Sweet and Sour Pork Stuffed Bean Curd with is protected from industrial undermanned. About 80 per cent of the Shrimp 1,282 stations are in areas that have Seafood with Bean Curd in development, compared to less than one Seafood with Chinese broccoli squatters living close by. He added the Hot Pot half of one percent of our oceans. In this Fried Sea Bass Fish absence of protection, marine habitats police are also ill-equipped and in need Salt and Pepper Squid such as cold-water corals, kelp forests of 14,700 police patrol cars, 48 boats, 32 Fried Sea Bass Fish House Fried Rice and salt marshes are being destroyed – aircraft and 21,204 firearms. Steamed Rice Special Fried Noodles habitats that are necessary to maintain At the same time oil and gasoline is $63.95 $125.95 in short supply with police having to pay healthy marine ecosystems and support 6 Persons 10 Persons commercial fisheries. out of their own pockets to keep their squad cars running. 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small and appear to be rocky outcrops with lush vegetation on top. - Beautiful and pristine beaches are Manaoag Church, Pangasinan abundant of course, among the most fnotable are: Bonuan Blue Beach in The province occupies the Dagupan, White Beaches in San northern portion of the central plains Fabian, Bolinao and in Dasao as well as of Luzon with east-west configuration Tondol Beach in Anda. that extends into a peninsular form jutting into the China Sea. Its boundaries are Lingayen Gulf, La Union and Benguet on the north; neuva Vizcaya on the northeast; Nueva Ecija on the east; Tarlac on the south and Zambales and China Sea on the west. The provincial capital is Lingayen Pangasinan was officially conquered and colonized by D.Martin de Goite in 1571. It has always been known in historical accounts as Pangasinan meaning "where salt is made". Governor General Ronquillo White Beach, Bolinao de Peñalosa formally created - Other popular attractions include: Pangasinan as a province in 1850, Antong Falls in Sison, Cacupangan making the province as one of the Cave in Mabini, Mount Balungao in earliest political and administrative Balungao, Manleluag Spring National units in the Philippines. Its territorial Park in Mangatarem. Also churches, jurisdiction at that time included the museum and houses of interests present province of Zambales and including: Salasa Church in Bugallon, parts of La Union and Tarlac. St James Church in Bolinao Urduja House in Lingayen, Ramos Lingayen was designated and The place is ideal for swimming, House in Legayen, Bolinao Museum in remains up to the present as the boating and snorkling. Limahong Bolinao, Lingayen Gulf War Museum in provincial capital. Binalatongan, now Channel is a channel that the chinese Lingayen San Carlos City was the largest town pirate and his men dug as their escape both in size and population. route tho the sea when their attempt to Dagupan,then a sitio of Lingayen was establish a settlement in Lingayaen in converted into a regular town in 1574 failed. Lingayen Beach was the 1590. It was the converging place of landing place of Gen. Douglas supporters of the rebellion led by MacArthur when he returned to liberate Andres Malong in 1660. Luzon in 1945. Geographically, Pangasinan is a Today, facilities like picnic sheds long, wide, verdant crescent bounded and bathhouses are found 20 meters by the wild Zambales range to the away from the shore. Blue Beach in west and to the east by the Dagupan was another plce where Procession of our Lady of Manaoag Cordilleras, the formidable American troops landed on January 9, - The Hundred Islands is composed mountains that form the spine of the 1945. white Beach in San Fabian was of some 123 islands in the Lingayen island of Luzon. To the south, the landing site of General Homma´s Gulf. Most of the islands are quite Pangasinan extends to the rice-and- Japanese Impoerial Forces on House of Ramos, Lingayen, Pangasinan sugar farmlands of Tarlac, and north December 21, 1942. to the crowning glory of Lingayen Gulf During the summer, several feasts and the South China Sea. This and festivals are celebrated in shoreline is a great arc of variegated Pangasinan, including the Pistay Dayat character: from fantastically tall, or Sea Feast, the Bangus Festival, and craggy rock roughly chiseled by the the Mango and Bamboo festivals. surf, to the mildest of white sand Pangasinan is noted as the beaches. The coast is fringed by well- birthplace of President Fidel V. Ramos, hidden coves and inlets, and Speaker Jose de Venecia, Jr. The promontories and caves, forests and mother of President Gloria Macapagal- woodland, charming fishing villages, Arroyo was from Binalonan, and then the islands. It faces the Pangasinan. The father of the late actor Asian mainland, outstretched widely and former presidential candidate in anticipation and welcome. Fernando Poe Jr. was from San Carlos The term pangasinan means City, Pangasinan. The writers F. Sionil "land of salt" or "place where salt is José, and Carlos Bulosan were from made" from the root word asin Pangasinan. meaning salt in the native language, The province occupies a strategic and the prefix pang and the suffix an geo-political position in the central plain of Luzon, known as the rice meaning place. The term was derived Some of the Hundred Islands as seen from the viewing point on Governor Island. from one of the main occupations of granary of the Philippines. It has been June 2006 The North American Filipino Star Page 17

stopped blaming Canada and began EARTH TALK looking to stem the spread of the disease From the Editors of E/The within U.S. borders. BSE, a fatal disease of the nervous Environmental Magazine system of cattle, first appeared in the United Kingdom in the mid-1980s and Dear EarthTalk: then spread across Europe, peaking at almost 1,000 new cases per week in Philippine Cusine What is the significance of the 1993. In 1996, variant Creutzfeldt- recent discovery of a cow in Alabama Jakob Disease (vCJD), an offshoot of having Mad Cow disease? Isn't that the BSE, was detected in humans and very first in North America? Should we linked to the eating of meat and cattle squids are tender. Cut cooked squids be worried? products contaminated with BSE. Fewer into 1/2 inch slices crosswise. than 200 cases of vCJD, all originating ADOBONG PUSIT * Crush remaining garlic and saute -- Chris Carroll, Austin, TX in Western Europe, have been detected in a little lard in another pan. Add the since the human disease was first onion and tomatoes and cook until Actually, Mad Cow Disease, identified. tomatoes are very soft. Add the squids technically known as Bovine Spongiform Despite assurances by both and the liquid in which they were Encephalopathy (BSE), was first Canadian and U.S. officials that BSE boiled. Simmer for 7 minutes. Season detected in North America in January cases in recent years have been isolated with salt, pepper and vet-sin. 1993, when a beef cow that had been ones and that North American beef is fit imported from Britain to the Canadian for human consumption, some skeptics province of Alberta tested positive. The aren't so sure. "This disease is endemic ADOBONG ISDA Canadian government destroyed that in U.S. herds," says News Target health particular cow, as well as its entire herd, and wellness columnist Mike Adams. "It in order to quell the potential spread of is circulating in cows right now and the disease. there are almost certainly cows infected Federal agricultural agencies in both with mad cow disease that are being Canada and the United States then slaughtered and used in the human food INGREDIENTS stepped up testing for BSE coast-to- supply," he adds. Adams is worried that 1/2 kg Small fresh squids coast while imposing stricter import the millions of Americans who eat red 1/2 cup Native vinegar criteria for cows coming in from abroad. meat every day are putting themselves 10 x Cloves garlic And since the disease spreads not from at risk while the government focuses on Salt and pepper to direct cow-to-cow contact but only spinning the story to stifle valid taste through consumption of infected feed, concerns. 1 med Onion, sliced both countries banned rendered cow 2 med Tomatoes, chopped INGREDIENTS remains from being added to cattle feed CONTACTS: Health Canada BSE Extra salt and pepper 2 lb Hito (catfish) dressed beginning in 1997. 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Applebaum, who has been working on Montreal, June 6, 2006 - Today, this project for several years now. “This the Borough of Cote-des-Neiges-Notre- pilot project is a clear demonstration of Dame-de-Grace (CDN-NDG), in how importaant we feel seniors are to cooperation with the Société de our community.” Transport de Montréal (STM0 Claude Trudel, chairman of the inaugurated a new kind of bus service STM board of directors, added that “this designed specificially for seniors living community bus service was designed in residence. The shuttle project will specificially to meet the needs of senior make two new bus routes available for citizens in terms of local transportation.

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The Gallardo-Cagadoc case: Official response from the CSMB The CSMB (Commission Scolaire de ‘In spite of alleged negative Marguerite Bourgeoys) issued a press comments and/or intentions that were release on June 7, 2006 concerning the inferred, this educational intervention case of Luc Cagadoc, the young never contained any racist or schoolboy disciplined last April for discriminatory intentions whatsoever’ eating “with fork and spoon”. Here’s is says the president of the CSMB, Diane an excerpt of their response (translated Lamarche-Venne, who adds that the from french): school commission ‘reiterates its full support to the management and staff of “The CSMB answers the call of the the school who were directly called out Commission of Human Rights of Quebec and hurt by the intentions lended to by going the route of mediation before them.’ Borough Mayor Michael Applebaum poses before boarding the shuttle bus to conduct a tour of formalizing the complaint placed by the NDG routes. CDN routes to be introduced during launching on June 13, 2006. Centre for Research-Action on on Racial For the CSMB, this case stems from a Relations (CRARR) in the name of Maria them to carry out their activities in the Such an initiative will also contribute to misunderstanding that only an open Gallardo, mother of the young Luc neighb ourhood. improving their quality of life in the dialogue that could of produced Cagadoc. The new routes, the 21 - Navette heighbourhood.” something other than an imbroglio of Côte-des-Neiges nd the 23 - Navette For more information, transit users intercultural, media and worldly The Facts Notre-Dame-de Grâce, will drive by can call STM-INFO (786-4636) or A-U- proportions. major ressidential buildings and homes T-O-B-U-S (288-6287) for timetables at Opting from the start for an open The CSMB wishes to remind once for senior citizens, community centres their bus stop. More useful transit dialogue approach, the school again that the measures taken against and gardens, public libraries, Maison de information commission nonetheless ran into the young Luc Cagadoc last April 12th at the la culture Côtte-des-Neiges, The Côte-des-Neiges--Notre-Dame mother’s refusal to meet with several Lalande primary school at lunchtime supermarkets and other local points of de-Graceborough would like to thank officials charged with the case. With a were strictly of an educational nature. interest. Buses will run every 50 its project partners: McDonald Cote- few hours notice, Mrs Gallardo excused They were solely and precisely linked to minutes on the 21 route in Côte-des- des-Neiges (Pierre Brunet, franchisee), herself from a meeting that was to take the way Luc Cagadoc was ingesting his Neiges and ev ery 55 minutes on the 23 the principal sponsor, Petro-Canada place with a a representative of the meal and not in any way linked to the route in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. Bus and the Canada Lands Company. management of the CSMB that was method or utensils used. In fact, the child stop panels will show the shuttle’s route scheduled for April 27. Additionally she was using that day the same methods number in black on a gold background has not followed up an invitation to set a and utensils he used since his arrival at for easier reading. new meeting.“ the school three years ago. “I feel very enthusiastic about launching these new bus routes in CDN-NDG borough, as they will enable seniors to make the most of the activities offered in neighborhood and to MORTGAGE LOAN take care of all their shopping the same day,: commented borough major Mihael Guaranteed approval

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www.filipinostar.org Page 20 The North American Filipino Star June 2006 Hello, Mommy Lea! ang ex-gf nito na isang prinsesa daw. Marahil kaya pinupukol ng intriga itong Lea Salonga gave birth to a healthy si Bianca ay dahil mabunga ngayon ang baby girl last May 16 at the Asian kanyang career. Isa na siya sa mga host Hospital in Alabang, Muntinlupa City. ng “Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition.” The baby is fair-skinned and looks like Bawat kilos ata ngayon ni Bianca ay her daddy, Robert Chien, says Lea’s pinupuna na. Simula sa pagsasalita mom, Ligaya. Lea and Rob named the hanggang sa kanyang pananamit at baby Nicole Beverly. Nicole is Lea's pag-aayos. At pati ang kili-kili niya ay favorite name and Beverly is the name of pinagdidiskitahan din, kesyo maitim Rob's late mother. Rob documented the daw. In fairnes to Bianca, calm at baby’s arrival on video. "Lea was really postive niyang hinaharap ang mga strong,” he said. “She told me she didn't intriga at batikos sa kanya. Kaya naman, marami rin ang nakakapansin sa kanyang mga improvements sa pag- that contributes to the artistic heritage Will Susan show up? aayos at pagho-host na rin. At advice ko of the Philippines and the world.” The lang kay Bianca, huwag siyang padikta others who were declared National Fernando Poe Jr. has been declared sa sinasabi ng iba. Magpakatotoo ka. Artists for their achievements in their a National Artist for film. The question Hindi ba yan ang isa sa mga lessons na own fields were Bienvenido L. Lumbera now is whether his widow, Susan Roces, natutunan sa loob ng bahay ni Kuya? go to Malacanang to accept the award on his behalf? Who Needs a Deserter? According to Ms. Roces’s spokesperson, Susan Tagle, Da King’s She was a no-show when the widow isn’t going to the Palace and will impeachment case against President instead send a family member to receive Arroyo was put to a vote last year. So the award. Ms. Roces had accused why should her allies in Congress trust President Arroyo of “stealing the Ilocos Norte Rep. Imee Marcos this time. presidency not once but twice,” alluding The opposition in the House of to the ouster of former President Joseph Representatives are distancing Estrada and the defeat of her husband themselves from the daughter of the late in the 2004 presidential election which dictator as they prepare to file another she charged was rigged by Mrs. Arroyo. impeachment case against Mrs. Arroyo. FPJ, who died of heart failure seven House Minority Leader Francis months after the election whose result Escudero has threatened to purge the (Literature), Ramon A. Obusan (Dance), he had challenged in the Supreme minority ranks of lawmakers who will Benedicto R. Cabrera (Painting), Court, was recognized for his works, not support a new impeachment bid. Ildefonso P. Santos Jr. (Architecture), which were “reflective of this preeminent Feeling that she was alluded to, Marcos Ramon Valera (Fashion/posthumous) excellence, and of the national genius slammed Escudero for “bullying” his and Abdulmari Asia Imao (Sculpture). colleagues and “imposing his will” on feel pain at all. It was the pushing that members of the minority. was hard. The baby seemed to not want Not Guilty, Pleads Juday to get out at first. It was pretty crazy out there." Lea plans to breastfeed her baby. Actress Judy Ann Santos pleaded Baby Nicole will be baptized in the not guilty during her arraignment for tax Philippines, probably before the family evasion charges in the Court of Tax goes to the US in July. Appeals. Santos is accused of tax evasion for allegedly declaring a gross Bianca Ayaw Tigilan income of only P8 million for 2002, although she actually earned P16.4 ng Intriga million. According to the Bureau of Internal Revenue, this resulted in a total income tax deficiency of P2.7 million, a charge Santos had denied in previous interviews. Other showbiz celebrities facing similar charges are Richard Gomez, Ruffa Gutierrez and her parents, Eddie Gutierrez and Annabelle Rama. The tax evasion case against singer Regine Velasquez had been dropped. “Sorsogon Rep. Francis Escudero has no right to intimidate any member of the opposition -- nor does he have a monopoly of the minority bloc,” Marcos said. Senior Deputy Minority Leader Rolex Suplico had this to say: “I wonder what they are still doing in our group,” Si Bianca Gonzales ay isa sa mga said referring to Marcos and four other artista na nasa hot seat ngayon dahil opposition congressmen who did not panay ang pukol sa kanya ng mga show up for last year’s impeachment intriga. After “Pinoy Big Bother Celebrity vote -- Reps. Edition” ay mas naging maingay na ang Luis Asistio and Oscar Malapitan of pangalan ni Bianca. Sa loob pa lang ng Caloocan, Antonio Serapio of bahay ni Kuya ay marami na ang Valenzuela, and Vincent Crisologo of bumabatikos sa kanya dahil nabigyan Quezon City. Incidentally, former First ng malisya ang extra closeness nilang Lady Imelda Marcos is currently dalawa ni Zanjoe Murado, kasama ni negotiating with the Presidential Bianca sa final four ng “PBB Celebrity Commission on Good Government for an Edition”. Pagkalabas ni Bianca sa bahay out-of-court settlement of the numerous ni Kuya, kontrobersiya na kaagad ang pending cases filed by the government bumungad sa kanya. Pinaratangan against the Marcos heirs to recover the siyang two timer at kinakaliwa ang Marcos ill-gotten wealth. It was for this boyfriend niyang si Direk Lino Cayetano. same reason that Imee was missing in After maayos ni Bianca ang problema sa action last year. pagitan nilang dalawa ni Direk Lino ay inintriga naman siya na kesyo ayaw daw Advertise in the Filipino Star sa kanya ng pamilya nang director. 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Kristine, Magpapakasal producer sa Tate na interesadong On Top of the World split up as part of its strategy. “Just in pagsamahin ang apat sa isang pelikula. case the weather turns bad, there is a Muli Kay Diet At kapag natuloy daw ito, sa San Three Filipino mountaineers climber on standby,” said Pablo. Shortly Hay naku! Yan ang masasabi ko sa Francisco isu-shoot ang pelikula. Pero reached the summit of the world’s thereafter, rival climber Romi Garduce, magulong utak nitong si Kristine don’t expect na isang heavy drama ang highest mountain, Mt. Everest, last May. 37, who had been preparing his own Hermosa. Eh, biruin n’yo ba naman, pagsasamahan ng apat, kahit sabihin Leo Oracion, 32, became the first attempt to become the first Filipino to after ipa-annulled ang sikretong pang forte nina Ate Guy at Juday ang Filipino to set foot on the roof of the plant the national flag at the summit, pagpapakasal nila ni Diether Ocampo ay drama. Horror kasi ang tema ng movie world, reaching the summit on May 17, magsasabi siya ngayon na malapit na project, na ang title ay “Aswang in San at 3:30 p.m. (5:30 p.m. Philippine time). silang ikasal sa simbahan ni Diet. Kung Francisco.” Approval na lang galing sa “The Philippine eagle has landed,” was hindi ako nagkakamali, October 2004 apat na lead cast ang hinihintay. the radio message of Oracion, said Regie nang mabalita ang sikretong Naipadala na ang story line sa manager Pablo, team leader of the First Philippine pagpapakasal nina Kristine at Diet sa ni Juday para ma-finalize na ang Mt. Everest Expedition (FPMEE), of Nueva Ecija. Pinabulaanan nila ang negosasyon with Juday. At kung which Oracion is a member. “This is a nasabing isyu, pero several months later magkasundo silang lahat ay baka third big accomplishment for a country at sea ay lumabas din ang katotohanan nang quarter this year magsimula ang level,” said Pablo after he got the news. mag-file ng annulment si Kristine dahil shooting ng nasabing pelikula. This year “We have no experience with alpine on the rocks ang relasyon nila ni Diet ay tuloy ang show nina Ate Guy at conditions; this is alien to us. It’s like that time. Kung anu-anong selosan isyu Juday sa LA. putting a Filipino on the moon. We also ang lumabas at nadamay pa si Pauleen O mga Noranians d’yan, cross your showed the other expeditions our became the third Filipino mountaineer Luna a magulong relasyon nina Diet at fingers na matuloy ang pagsasama ng positive values and outlook on things,” to reach the top, scaling the summit on Kristine. Kaya nga minabuti ni Pauleen inyong idolo at ni Juday. Naku he said. May 19, between 11:15 a.m. to 11:30 na lumipat sa Siete para makaiwas mukhang blockbuster ito kapag natuloy! Barely 24 hours later, a second FPMEE member made quick work of the a.m., Nepal time. In Malacañang, Captain Barbell Costume ascent. Erwin “Pastor” Emata reached President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo took Milyones ang Halaga the top between 5:30 a.m. to 6 a.m. of time out from work to congratulate the May 18. Upon reaching the summit, climbers. “The conquest of the world’s Todo bigay talaga ang GMA-7 sa Emata, 32, immediately radioed FPMEE highest peak is a mark of Filipino kanilang pinakabagong fantaserye, ang expedition leader Arturo Valdez at Base excellence, perseverance and courage in “Captain Barbell.” As in bongga talaga Camp. His first words were “It’s so cold braving the hard trek of nation- at madugo ang budget ng nasabing here.” The team of Oracion and Emata building,” Mrs. Arroyo said. fantaserye. Hindi lang kasi ang high- tech equipment at futuristic design ng Calling all PHILIPPINE REGISTERED set ang pinagkagastusan ng GMA-7. NURSES to discover opportunities of Ultimo ang costume ni Richard Guttierrez, na siyang gaganap sa papel nursing career in Canada and US. na Captain Barbell, ay talaga nga naman pinagkagastusan. Biruin n’yo We also assist CANADIAN REGISTERED $36,000 US dollars daw ang halaga ng “Captain Barbell” costume, bale P1.8 NURSES to relocate in the US. million ang halaga ng nasabing costume in pesos. Sa Los Angeles, California pa For more details, please call FENNEL sa gulo. Then after nag-confess sina kasi pinagawa ang nasabing costume. Diet at Kristine on national television PLACEMENT tungkol sa magulo nilang relasyon, (905) 646-6407 akala ng marami ay naghiwalay na ang dalawa. Pero last quarter ng 2005, umalingasngas ang balita na may hidwaan itong si Kristine at ang New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, kanyang ina dahil kay Diet. 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your health practitioner, or, you may test, he/she may advice you on how to lower write a letter to the editor of this your LDL and increase your HDL levels. You newspaper for me to answer in a may also hear about triglycerides, another subsequent column. The issue is not bad indicator. If you push, you might even simple, and there are many have results for lp(a), another bad indicator. stakeholders. If you are one of the unfortunate ones, your First, coconut oil, whether doctor may even put you on cholesterol- virgin or otherwise, is a saturated fat. lowering drugs, in the theory that the lower For more than 30 years, the medical your blood cholesterol is, the safer you are and scientific communities have consistently pronounced that dietary saturated fat increases blood cholesterol. In turn, it has been and it The Tree of Life permitted me to give a more definitive still is believed that blood cholesterol is reply. This is why I decided to write on No, I am not talking about the somehow related to the incidence of this topic, in order to clear the air a little one in the Garden of Eden. The Food heart disease. Therefore, the official bit. and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of nutritional recommendation has been Virgin coconut oil is different the United Nations, in one of its and still remains to this day to reduce from ordinary coconut oil with respect documents, refers to the coconut tree as the amount of saturated fat in the diet to the process of production. Coconut the tree of life. This is so because as a way to lower the risk of heart oil is, as most Filipinos know, is millions of people in several countries disease. In fact, the most recent opinion extracted from copra, the white meat or base their livelihood on the various of the highly-respected National Academy, endosperm of the coconut after it has products that may be derived from this Institute of Medicine, is that “there is no been dried in the sun for some period of tree. In addition to coconut oil used for intake of saturated fatty acids… at which time. Virgin coconut oil, in the other food and non-food products, the husk, there is no adverse effect.” The simple shells, leaves and trunks of the tree are translation of this statement is: saturated fat used for fuel and/or are transformed is always bad for you at whatever amount. into building materials. The FAO No wonder, the champions of coconut oil reports (1997-98) that Asia, Latin have always had an uphill battle. from heart disease. Something that I believe America and Africa produce 86.7, 4.7 Well, the story is far from finished. should have our alarm bells ringing are the and 3.7, respectively, of the world’s Health opinions and recommendations recent observations that a low-fat diet supply of coconut. Indonesia accounts continuously evolve in accordance with new actually raises blood triglycerides. In other for 30% of this production, followed discoveries. For example, scientists words, a low-fat diet is not necessarily good closely by the Philippines and India at observed years ago that those stricken with for you. After years and years of telling 23.2% and 20.4%, respectively. No heart disease often have the same level of people to lower dietary fat, are we now going wonder the Philippines is keen on blood cholesterol as those who remain to tell them that no, they don’t have to discovering new uses for this multi- disease-free. This led to a differentiation anymore? No wonder people are confused. purpose tree. between “good” and “bad” cholesterol. So where does coconut oil come in? It turns The Filipino’s perpetual interest Scientists came up with the so-called out that there are strong indications that the in the virtues of the coconut was driven “atherogenic lipid profile” that takes into type of saturated fat found in coconut oil may home to me once again a week ago, account the proportion of HDL to total blood actually increase blood levels of HDL or during a visit by my wife’s friend – a cholesterol, and the proportion of LDL to “good” cholesterol. There may even be classmate in high school, together with HDL cholesterol. So whenever your doctor See Page 24 Coconut Tree husband and family. Husband and wife talks to you about the results of your blood have doctorates from Harvard. The hand, is essentially water-extracted oil subject of virgin coconut oil came up, from the fresh coconut meat. If you and its potential beneficial effects. have used the “kudkuran” to grate Curiously, this was not the first time coconut meat while still in the half-shell this subject was brought to my and then squeeze the shavings by hand attention. Another friend, Dr. Fabian in water to get “coconut milk,” then you Dayrit, chemistry professor at the are halfway towards producing virgin Ateneo, had given me a bottle of virgin coconut oil. The bottled sample given to coconut oil to try with the hope that I me by my friend actually tastes good, might be amazed over its effects of given that I was supposed to take a health. His father, Dr. Conrado Dayrit, spoonful every day. a respected scientist and physician in Is virgin coconut oil good for the Philippines, had been championing you? Is there a health problem the virtues of coconut oil and we have associated with taking coconut oil? I had animated conversations on the must be careful answering these subject. On previous occasions when I questions in a public forum such as this gave lectures in the Philippines, there newspaper column. As a professional in would always be a question concerning this field, my words carry a certain possible health effects of coconut oil. So weight and my concern has always been last week, I found myself confronted that I might be misquoted or with the same question, and having misunderstood. If ever you have virtually no scientific data stored away questions on what I am going to say in my memory banks that would have next, please do not hesitate to consult Page 24 The North American Filipino Star June 2006 double sides 15.9* computer GB (called dvd-18). research funding to test whether virgin DVD-RAM coconut oil will improve one’s blood DVD-RAM has the best recording lipid profile. No one here will take this features but it is not compatible with topic seriously. The western science most DVD-ROM drives and DVD-Video community is still heavily players. Think more of it as a removable orientedtowards the idea that saturated hard disk. DVD-RAM is usually used in fat is bad for you, and it is they who some DVD Recorders. have the money to conduct such Happy shooting folks! studies. The reality is that it may have to be the coconut-producing countries Al Abdon that would have to take the initiative in Video Hollywood Junkies proving or disproving the supposed (514) 264-8706 health benefits of virgin coconut oil. Digital...Digital....DijayTAL ! Already, my wife’s Harvard-educated friend made an interesting observation: We have come to a point when There are three competing DVD From Page 23 Tree of Life the incidence of heart disease among everybody wants DVD instead of VHS Recording standards, DVD-R/DVD-RW people in Region V of the Philippines onj their library of Hollywood movies or and DVD+R/DVD+RW have pretty (the Bicol region) is actually low. This is home movies for that matter. Simply similiar features and are compatible such as those in coconut oil may actually surprising because people from Bicol because DVDs are convenient to play, with many standalone DVD Players and lower LDL or “bad” cholesterol. If you are incorporate a lot of coconut oil in their easy to search chapters or menus, most DVD-ROMs while DVD-RAM has interested, a good review of this topic may meals. According to theory, Bicolanos compact and slim and the quality of the less DVD Player and DVD-ROM be found in the American Journal of Nutrition should have a high incidence of heart image is superior than VCD or SVCD. compatibility but better recording (vol 80, page 550, 2004). If proven true, this disease among them. What we are But like any technology that has features. will certainly create an upheaval in the world waiting for is for someone to study on a saturated the market, there are DVD-R and DVD-RW of nutrition. 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Philippine lawmaker says govt Filipinos among world’s Philippine health sector amid warnings hospitals to hire doctors from top shoppers Jean Jacques Vandenheedee, senior of an imminent collapse of the hospital analyst for retail trends at AC Nielsen India to cover shortage industry. One in every five of Filipino Europe, said the retailer who offers the In its convention last November in consumers finds shopping for clothes most appealing atmosphere and Mon. June 5, 2006 Manila, the Private Hospital Association “therapeutic,” indulging in it to escape shopping environment becomes the With Filipino doctors leaving for of the Philippines (PHAP) reportedthat the stress of work, an online consumer consumers’ retailer of preference. abroad in droves, many to work as ome 1,000 private hospitals have closed confidence survey has found. nurses, doctors from India may soon be since 2000 due to lack of medical staff, AC Nielsen, the international The world’s most avid shoppers hired as resident physicians in and that the 700 hospitals still in consumer research firm, said 22 percent government hospitals, a lawmaker has operation are threatened. of Filipino consumers engage in “retail The survey rated the Japanese as said. “We fear for the health of the people, therapy.” It said 38 percent of Filipinos the world’s most avid grocery shoppers, Rep. Ferjenel Biron, vice chairman especially those living in the polled consider buying clothes a with 58 percent saying they “really of the House of Representatives’ countryside,” said Dr. Antonio Chang, necessary chore, 12 percent say it’s a enjoy” it. Forty-two percent of Filipinos committee on health, said the president of the association. favorite thing to do and 5 percent loathe also find grocery shopping enjoyable. Department of Health has told the Chang noted that an average of 10 it. Not a single respondent from these committee that Indian doctors could be hospital in different regions of the Frank Martell, AC Nielsen Europe countries said they “disliked” grocery brought in by next year as soon as the country shut down last year, “indicating chief executive officer and president, shopping, AC Nielsen said. problems of hiring foreign doctors are a collapsing local health care system.” said in congested Asian cities where On shopping for entertainment, 18 ironed out. Citing the case of Masbate island- living quarters are cramped and people percent of the Filipino respondents said “It’s unfortunate that no one is province in the central Philippines, often live with extended families, the they go shopping once a week; 32 applying for positions in government Chang said the St. Anthony’s Hospital, shopping mall has become a home away percent, less than once a month; 4 hospitals,” Biron said in a television which he runs, has been left with only from home. percent, twice a week or more often; and interview. “It takes 15 years to produce one doctor for each of its two 50-bed People frequent the shopping 35 percent, once a month. a doctor, only to see them leave for hospitals, a far cry from the required centers not only to escape the worries of The survey said 7 of the top 10 nations abroad.” ratio of one doctor for every 10 beds. work and at home but to hang out with who shop once a week are in Asia. He said doctors have been leaving The Alliance of Health Workers friends. the country at an average of 800 per (AHW) had also predicted last year that “The upside of this lifestyle for Bilingualism opens doors to a year in the past five years. the country’s health care system would retailers is that with the money these rewarding career. “Other estimates show that 8 out of collapse in two years, considering that a consumers save on living at home, 10 doctors in the country are now total of 51,850 nurses had left the there’s simply more to spend at the enrolled in nursing schools, hoping to country for greener pastures abroad Learn to speak French the fast shopping mall,” Martell said. land more lucrative jobs abroad and to from 2000 to 2003 alone. and easy way. Enroll now at Russians, Japanese, Hungarians live there permanently,” said Biron, who Jossel Ebesate, AHW secretary- Gilmore College. Call us at and Swedes also find shopping for is himself a medical doctor. general and nursing supervisor at the 514-485-7861. clothes therapeutic, the survey found. Biron and several other lawmakers Philippine General Hospital, said what filed in January House Bill 4955, which the figure means is that the Philippines seeks to increase salaries of government had lost close to 13,000 nurses every doctors and provide educational year during that short period. benefits. The bill, however, has yet to More than 5,000 doctors had also prosper. left for work abroad as nurses from 2000 Records gathered by the House to 2004. Many more want to leave. Some committee on health show that the 4,000 licensed physicians are now starting monthly salary of a doctor in enrolled in nursing schools, Ebesate the Philippines is around P15,000 said. FEK?<HL8PJF=K?<FC;GFIKF=DFEKI<8C ($288), about half of what a nurse Rep. 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The North American Filipino Star Photo Gallery

His Excellency, Ambassador Jose Brillantes, poses with the Panday Tinig Chorlal Ensemble and the winner of trip to the Philippines (flanked by the Ambassador and Edith Fedalizo). The Laging Handa Scout Group 0592 ,first Filipino-Canadian group in Quebe, first photo in uniform taken on May 20 to be ready for the Great Urban Race in Quebec City.

After the Panday Tinig Concert, guests pose with the Music Director, Paul Imperial and Duet “Buhay ay Musika” by Ruel & Lilibeth Magnolia Camat sings a solo song titled pianist, Edith Fedalizo. Arevalo “Ang Maya.”

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