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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.” The Noth American Filipino Star SUBSCRIPTION Name:___________________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________ 4950 Queen Mary Road Penthouse Tel.: 514-485-7861 (5th Floor) near Snowdon Metro E-Mail: [email protected] Montreal, QC H3W 1X3 Telephone: Residence:____________ Office: ________________ Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi Chief Editor & Publisher Michael Davantes Enclose a cheque or money order for: Dr. Victor Gavino Lourdes Fabia Contributing Editor Esther Stansfield Entertainment News Editor 1 year or 12 issues $28 2 years or 24 issues $45 Lina V. Frnandez Nida Verginom Butaran Riza Esmeralda Bert Abiera Mary Joy Lizarondo Columnists Founder Sales Representatives Opinions, comments of writers and columnists do not necessarily reflect that of the management of Filcan Publications, Inc. www.filipinostar.org June 2006 The North American Filipino Star Page 3 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. President celebrating this day is our way of saying in eastern Washington state. there is too much pride involved in Richard Nixon signed the law which thanks to our ancestors who left us this After Sonora became an adult she accepting defeat? If we go on this way, finally made it permanent in 1972. legacy. realized the selflessness her father had Aside from nationalistic reasons, no one really wins. celebrating this day also means having If we must be completely free, we a big traditional festival to meet with our have to learn how to work in harmony Divisoria cubao friends and neighbors and to enjoy food and support one another. We should and camaraderie. It is also a good not be continuing something that is like Filipino Solidarity Cooperative a “war”. No one is being served in this break from our daily routines for we 4711 Van Horne Avenue, Montreal, QC H3W 18 certainly enjoy ourselves by watching kind of atmosphere. Wouldn’t it be and listening to people perform on stage better if we speak as one voice and Tel. 514-733-8915 during cultural presentations. But at make use of our political clout? Moreover, greater things can be More choices, the end of these entire social and • Frozen/Refrigerated • Barong Tagalog cultural activities, we may ask accomplished by being united. Funds competitive prices! for priority projects can be better products • Phone Cards ourselves a rhetorical question - is this • Dry Goods • Health, Beauty and all there is to it? Are we not fooling distributed. There will be more • Fruits & Vegetables Home Care ourselves to believe that we are really accountability not only in terms of free? One of the speakers during an where the money goes but also in terms • Canned Goods, Oil, Products Independence Day celebration a year or of priorities. If we have only one Vinegar, Spices • Ladies, Childlren’s two ago, said something quite thought Federation, we will have a bigger • Juice, Soft Drinks, Wear provoking. He said that we may have celebration of the next Philippine Snacks • Souvenirs ended our struggle from foreign Independence Day in one park,. Our • Rice, Cereals, • Miscellaneous new community then will finally stand domination but we have not yet won the Noodles items added daily war that we need to win - the war proud together under one banner. against poverty and corruption as well Who will take the first step to meet as the age-old problem of regionalism the challenge of making community Tangkilikin ang sariling atin para umunlad that hinders our economic progress. In unity a reality? fact, it has been said that the most Help yourself by supporting your own cooperative. difficult and dangerous war is the one Zenadia Ferry Kharroubi which involves conflicts in a family. As What are your chances of beating arthritis? Arthritis is considered to be one of the most Chiropractic care offers an alternative that is painful and crippling diseases prevalent in the both safe and effective. Chiropractic western world today. 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