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AUGUST 2014 Vol. 3 No.8 filipinonewswaves@ gmail.com (647) 718-1360 MOST WANTED EX-ARMY GENERAL ARRESTED The “Butcher” Falls

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Fear is evident in ex-army general Jovito Palparan’s eyes as he is escorted by NBI agents at his arraignment at the Bulacan Regional trial court at Malolos city (photo by RAFFY LERMA) Street Fest kicks By WAVES news staff Former army Major General Jovito He was cornered in a dawn raid in Palparan whose notoriety as a Manila’s Santa Mesa district by joint off August 23 The man who sowed fear among “poster boy” of human rights viola- operatives of the military and po- student activists, peasants, labor tions has been arrested Aug.12 after lice. By WAVES news staff three long years in hiding as a fugi- leaders and human rights advocates Palparan, known among human The first ever Filipino-themed street tive. is now behind bars, and soon to face festival in the Greater Toronto area justice. (Continued on page 6) debuts on August 23 and 24 in the area known to where most Pinoys Willie Reodica eyes Stouffville Mayorship congregate. This is where they live, work, drink By Mon Torralba make it more modern and progres- and dance. They party in this part of sive to keep it attuned and abreast town known as the Bathurst and Real estate executive Willie Reodica with its neighboring boroughs and Wilson Pinoy town. Or perhaps, we wants to be the new mayor of the cities. should aptly call it, Manila town. town of Whitchurch–Stouffville which he described as a “boom With a population of 43,000, Reodi- “Taste of Manila” culminates a town” that needs to be dissociated ca, who is running against five (5) dream some years back when then from the shadows of other nearby mayoralty candidates, cited the case (Continued on page 13) towns and cities. of the Stouffville-Markham hospital which he described was an initiative A former resident of Scarborough, of a Stoufville resident who donated Reodica said Stouffville has all the the land to make the facility a reality potentials of a great “booming town” ((( TUNE IN EVERY SUNDAY ))) (Continued on page 3) but said much has to be done to www.pinoyradio.com The next Nora Aunor? Filipinos Making Waves presents Lyca: A Superstar is born 8:00 - 8:30pm By a.f.Soriano created by producer John de Mol, OPM WAVES– 70’s classic hits originally called the “Voice of From a child scavenger to the 8:30 - 9:00pm Holland” in Europe . nation’s “little superstar”, 9 year old MGA ALON SA ATING Lyca Jane Gairanod, is the In the Philippines, Giant network BUHAY Philippines first grand champion of ABS-CBN holds the local franchise . (Waves of our Lives) the Voice Kids, the junior version of Lyca’s winning the top plum has that widely popular and prestigious Listen to true to life stories as shared made her the entertainment world’s singing competition that has by listeners from all over the world. newest darling, a celebrity and the Bringing back radio drama at its best. franchises in more than 50 countries country’s youngest “princess of Narration by veteran radio announcer, worldwide. song”. Kuya Nestor. Produced by Filipinos The reality singing contest was Making Waves. Replays Wed & Friday (Continued on page 8) evenings at 10pm. AUGUST 2014 2

AUGUST 2014 3 TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Senators caution Aquino against Mayon ‘overdue’ for 2nd term, cha-cha eruption fought for in the year By Cet Dematera (The Philippine Star) 1986—that that period of dictatorship, during the dark pages of our history, would never happen again,” she said. “PNoy’s moral anchor is his parents. Seeking a second term and tinkering with the Constitution would be a dis- respect to his mother—a move that would bring us back to the shadows of 1971 Con-Con,” Binay further said. Senators on Thursday cau- “bosses”—the Filipino peo- Senator Joseph Victor “JV” tioned President Benigno ple—in making his decision. Ejercito said those advising Aquino III against entertain- Aquino about term exten- MANILA, Philippines - Ma- out of 49 big explosions. However, Sen. Nancy Binay, ing the possibility of a sec- sion is putting the President yon Volcano’s activity inten- daughter of Vice President “This 2014 is a hundred ond presidential term, say- on dangerous grounds. sified anew in the last 24 Jejomar Binay who is the years away from the 1897 ing he should remember the hours as a state volcanolo- opposition’s standard- “They are putting him in an Vulcanian eruption and 200 legacy left by his mother, gist warned yesterday that bearer for the May 2016 awkward position. I am sur- years away from Mayon’s former President Corazon it is “overdue” for a strong elections, said she hopes the prised and at the same time 1814 Plenian explosion. By “Cory” Aquino. eruption. President would mind the also disappointed that that historical accounts, Mayon On Wednesday night, Aqui- advise of his real bosses and thought entered his mind,” The Philippine Institute of had been erupting very vio- no said he is now open to not those “bosses who have Ejercito said. Volcanology and Seismology lently at least at a hundred (Phivolcs) recorded three years interval. It happened amending the 1987 Consti- their own personal interests “He’s turning away from his rock fall events during the twice. It may happen again,” tution and possibly, extend- to protect beyond 2016.” mother’s legacy. I was ex- ing his term. The President past 24 hours. It also ob- Laguerta warned. “I pray that the President pecting him to be consistent said he would listen to his served moderate emissions remembers what the people Phivolcs already informed (Continued on page 5) of white steam plumes that local officials of the possibil- drifted southeast from ity of a very strong eruption Mayon’s crater. VIPs, politicians not invited to during their June seminar- Last Friday, Phivolcs raised workshop, which was also Pope’s lunch Mayon’s alert status from held in commemoration of Level 1 to 2 due to episodes the bicentennial event of the By Ador S. Mayo | Inquirer Visayas of slight inflation, increase Feb. 1, 1814 Mayon erup- Haiyan). will dine with the Holy Father. of sulfur dioxide emis- tion that buried the Cag- The group, he said, will include sion beyond baseline levels, sawa Church in Daraga, Al- Based on the Pope’s instruction, five people from northern Cebu, Francis intends to share a meal and the appearance of a lava bay and claimed at least five Boholanos while the rest are with the poor victims of last dome. 1,200 lives. year’s calamities when he visits from Leyte. Currently, state volcanolo- Mayon’s last eruption was Tacloban City, Leyte, on Jan. 17. Yolanda devastated the Visa- gists are closely monitoring from July 2009 to January “He will be sitting side by side yan region on Nov. 8 last year, with poor people. Simple food will killing some 6,300 people with the more visible lava dome 2010, but with no casualty be served and there will be no 1,060 still others missing. The inside the 200-meter wide recorded. VIPs,” Du said in an interview on typhoon damaged property and crater of Mayon as changes Lava dome checks Saturday. public structures worth more in its size and position to than P25 billion. “If possible, the Pope wants to help in the early detection of Laguerta said the agency stay away from the big people, Tacloban was the hardest hit eruptions. will capture a series of lava CEBU CITY, Philippines—Bad the VIPs,” he added. area. Bohol, on the other hand, dome images to determine was hit by a 7.2-magnitude Ed Laguerta, Phivolcs’ Bicol news for politicians and rich peo- Appeal to VIPs whether the dome is contin- ple who hope to rub elbows with earthquake on Oct. 15 last region chief, said 2014 is an uously increasing in size Pope Francis during his first visit Du appealed to the VIPs not to year, which killed at least 200 “overdue year” for a very take center stage during the pa- and protruding towards the to the Philippines in January. people. strong eruption. Dating back pal visit. surface. The Holy Father has told Arch- Lone survivor to a hundred-year span, bishop John Du of Palo that he “Please give way to the poor for 1897 and 1814 are the “Because the moment the wants to be with the poor and they are the main reason the Du said one person in Leyte those afflicted by Super Typhoon Pope will come here,” he said. “lost all his loved ones in the years when Mayon recorded dome blocks the crater and “Yolanda” (international name: its two deadliest eruptions Du will select 30 individuals who (Continued on page 13) (Continued on page 13)

(Continued from page 1) new hospital of its own, be- “If needed, I will register as a courts, and basketball “due diligence” on zoning fore it becomes critical. founder director for this sports centre and planning issues Willie Reodica eyes new Whitchurch-Stoufville Relatively, the neighboring  Replace old blue bins with Stouffville Mayorship... Hospital Foundation and I While promoting the growth town of Uxbridge with a bigger containers with lid will lead the fundraising for of the town of Stouffville, population of 39,000 has its cover to avoid litter on and to serve the residents of this project,” he emphasized. Reodica said if elected, he own Cottage Hospital. streets and parks both Markham and will do this in a sustained Reodica also outlined his Stoufville.  Help stop “portable class- but “controlled development plans among others: rooms” in public and cath- plan and strategy”. But over the years, the pop- Along with a new health fa- olic elementary schools ulation of Markham has bal- cility, Reodica also envi-  Build affordable housing “I will work hard and contin- looned to more than sioned the building of a new for seniors and veterans  Create new jobs by entic- ue to assure that the boom- 315,000 and combined with bigger state of the art Civic and low income Canadi- ing big and small corpora- ing town of Whitchurch- the 43,000 of Stouffville, centre to cater to the pro- ans tions to move into our Stouffville become Ontario’s thus, the present hospital jected growth of the town in town to achieve a higher most welcoming and vibrant  Encourage health clinics would be swamped with a the next 10 years. commercial and industrial small town, a place where and family physicians to greater number of patients. tax base for Stouffville, at country living is close to the He said these two infrastruc- move to Stouffville the same time attract new city,” he said. ∎ Because of this situation, tures will become his priori-  Help build a new Catholic businesses and introduce Reodica sees it necessary to ty to address the needs of school, indoor tennis new zoning by law status prepare and plan to build a the town. certificate to expedite

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EDITORIAL TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] DESAPARECIDOS AND PALPARAN COUNTERPOINT A.F. Soriano The long arm of the law, as the saying goes, has finally caught up with retired army general Jovito Palparan. He is alleged to be the master of the guillotine, an execution- PRES. NOYNOY: MARCOS JR.? er that earned him the infamous monicker “Berdugo” or the A dangerous mind, a danger- president is based on the Markham which relies on the “Butcher” of Central Luzon for his role in the disappearances ous president, Pres. Pnoy has rule of law. Stouffville-Markham hospi- and deaths of suspected “communists” or activists, many of upped the ante in his war tal. There is a big difference be- them are students , youth leaders, and peasants. with the Supreme Court. tween a legalistic president Hopefully, Reodica’s run will First, the judiciary’s fund After three years of hiding, he will now face the full force of and one who merely rules by be smooth and unhampered came under scrutiny by the the law while justice for the families of the victims may final- whims or his own version of as he would be out of reach Commission on Audit (COA). ly see the light. what is “righteous” or the of some “epals” who sabo- His arrest, at the very least and hopefully, will provide com- Now, the Justices are being “matuwid na daan” (rightful taged the candidacy of Filipi- fort and closure to these families. asked to make public their path). no-Canadian candidate Raffy Statement of Assess and Lia- Fabregas. ***** Since his first assignment in Indanan, Sulu in the 70’s, Pal- bilities (SALN) but which of By the way, there are several paran racked up a notorious record of human rights violation course the Supreme Court Its all systems go for Toron- Filipino candidates vying for among them, torture and killings. And in the early 2000’s, he replied that those have been to’s first Filipino-themed elective positions in the To- became known as the “Butcher” of Central Luzon. He is one available all the time and can street festival on Aug.23 and ronto area and some of them of the suspects in the abduction and disappearance of Jonas be procured or made availa- 24. Rolly Mangante, chair of are being supported by these Burgos, son of the late journalist icon and publisher Jose Bur- ble upon request by the pub- the Philippine Cultural Com- “Epals.” gos. lic. munity Centre (PCCC), had enlisted the help of the Phil- In case you dont' know what Palparan’s arrest may only be the first step in the resolution Pnoy also categorically stat- ippine Consulate thru Con- "Epal" means, they are peo- of the Philippines’ large number of desaparecidos or those ed he is interested in seeking gen Juniver Mahilum-West, ple commonly referred to as victims of “forced and enforced disappearances”, extrajudi- a second term if only to clip who has given her full en- "mapapel". cial killings or what is commonly known as “salvaging” in the power of the Supreme dorsement to the event. street lingo. Court. They are the "grandstand By the way, Congen West has players", who always want to The Maguindanao massacre of 2009 still haunts the nation, In carrying out the fight reportedly been promoted to be in the spotlight or lime- its resolution far from being a reality as new revelations of against the highest court of the rank of Ambassador but light all the time. massive bribery is once again delaying the case. the land, a co-equal branch of will still await confirmation government under the con- They can be found squeezing Figures released by the human rights advocate Karapatan from the commission on ap- stitution, Pnoy has shown his themselves in photo ops with showed that since martial law was imposed in 1972,there pointment. VIPs. were a total1,838 victims of "enforced disappearances disrespect towards the body. She is being eyed for possible "(EDs) with some 1,147 still missing up to this date. If the president of the land ***** posting in Amman, Jordan in cannot trust the judiciary, There were 256 persons who were found dead while 435 the Middle East. Too bad, The Tanza Association of how can the ordinary citizen resurfaced. These numbers were collated by the organization Congen West will miss a lot Toronto commemorates the seek remedy from a body called (FIND) or Families of Victims of Involuntary Disap- of festivals if she’s assigned annual feast of St.Augustine that even the highest official pearance. to that kingdom but she or "Tata Usteng on Aug.23 of the land is discrediting? could be rubbing elbows with a picnic and "karakol " If convicted, Palparan will spend the rest of his life in prison And why does he want to now with royalty. at Earl Bales Park. Edgar under the "Anti-Enforced or Involuntary Disappearance Act weaken the Supreme Court Torres, president of the asso- of 2012", otherwise known as the “Desaparecidos” law. ***** when there is supposed to be ciation is asking his town- a balance and check among The new Philippine Ambas- mates to come to the potluck the three branches of gov- sador to Canada, Ms. celebration which is actually ernment. Petronila Garcia, is expected observed in the seaside town to arrived on Aug .25 . of Tanza, Cavite every Aug28 Is he becoming a clone of of each year. Marcos? But Marcos during ***** his dictatorial regime never ****** Willie Reodica, real estate at any given time clashed specialist and member of the Our friend Rey Sunga is back with the judiciary, much All Star Remax team, wants at his old haunt at the former more disrespected any of the to be mayor of Whitchurch- Aristokrat in Wilson avenue. justices. Stouffville and is banking on Now known as Marcelina's, Maybe its because he was a his expertise and knowledge Rey said he has overhauled lawyer himself and fully un- in business as a realty man. his menu and added new en- derstood the intricacies of He wants to build a new hos- trees and mouth-watering the legal profession and pital facility and a state of dishes. which is why Marcos, in de- the art civic center for the On December 21, 2012, President Benigno Aquino III signed Rey is also known for his fa- claring martial rule and oth- town .He said the area needs the Desaparecidos Bill into law, making the Philippines the mous "lechon " one of the er decrees made it a point a new health center to cater first country in Asia to have such a legislation. The bill makes best in town. the crime of enforced disappearance punishable by life im- that everything he does as to the burgeoning population prisonment.∎ of the surrounding areas like

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Manila Feedback TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] PH brings home hundreds Derailed MRT train more workers from Libya removed from crash By Perseus Echeminada (The Philippine Star) Agence France-Presse site

LIBYA EVACUATION LATEST UPDATE:

A total of 768 overseas Fili- pino workers from Libya arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on two chartered Philippine Air- lines (PAL) flights on Satur- day night and early Sun- day, bringing the total num- ber of repatriated OFWs to 2,727.

MMDA workers remove the derailed MRT coach in Pasay City as MANILA, Philippines – More boarded the chartered ship there, and a Filipina nurse MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino looks on. BERNARDO BATUI- than 400 Filipino workers at the port of Misrata was to was later abducted and GAS who fled conflict in Libya arrive early Sunday. gang-raped in Tripoli. arrived in the Philippines MANILA, Philippines - The The two coaches will also In a press briefing on Sun- The first incident triggered late Saturday, August 16, Metro Rail Transit (MRT) undergo testing to deter- day, August 17, Palace Com- the Philippine government's following a 3-day mass train that slammed into a mine which parts were dam- munications Secretary Her- decision to try and repatri- evacuation by air and sea. barrier at the Taft Avenue aged during the impact. The minio Coloma Jr said 766 ate all 13,000 Filipinos in station in Pasay City last stopper that was damaged The group, including 10 Filipinos have safely re- Libya. However, about Wednesday was finally re- has been replaced and the children, was picked up turned after a Philippine 10,000 Filipinos remained moved from the crash site steel fence restored, he add- from the Libyan ports of Airlines flight carried them there, and officials have yesterday. ed. Benghazi and taken to Malta from Malta. conceded many were reluc- by ship on Thursday, where tant to leave due to bleak Hernando Cabrera, MRT The Department of Trans- This would bring the num- they caught a chartered job prospects at home. spokesman, told The STAR portation and Communica- ber of Filipinos repatriated flight to Manila. the clearing operation began tions yesterday vowed to from Libya since last month About 10 million Filipinos at 11 p.m. Thursday and was complete its investigation "Our mission is to ensure at the government ex- work overseas. completed around 3 a.m. on the derailed MRT train by the safety of Filipinos who pense's to 2,727, the foreign The chartered ship had left yesterday. Tuesday as the fact-finding are caught in dangerous sit- office said. Libya half-empty on Thurs- team headed by DOTC un- uations abroad," Foreign He said two coaches of the Coloma said the govern- day, even though Manila dersecretary for operations Secretary Albert del Rosario derailed train were removed ment would continue ensur- warned it would be its last Edwin Lopez is expected to said in a statement follow- Thursday evening by a spe- ing the safety of the Filipi- evacuation ship. submit its report on the ac- ing the largest single evacu- cial utility truck that can run nos remaining in Libya. cident on that day. ation of Filipinos in Libya's "I was able to save some on both railways. The two latest bout of conflict. He also urged them to con- money, but it was danger- coaches were pulled back “In the meantime, we cannot tact the Philippine embassy ous in certain areas there," into the railway and towed speculate on the events that "I saw a plane drop 4 rock- in Tripoli to arrange for re- said Christopher San Gabri- toward the MRT depot in led to the unfortunate inci- ets near where I worked," patriation. el, 33, who spent 13 months EDSA, Quezon City. dent. We find it more pru- Darrell Boncentron, a wood- dent to await the results of at another information tech- The remaining coach of the en rosary and cross draped Since mid-July, Libya has the investigation instead of nology company in Bengha- train was then dismantled over his neck, told AFP as he been rocked by deadly inter forming a mere opinion on zi. into three parts and trans- and 418 others stepped out -militia fighting for control whether it was a human er- ported by flatbed truck to of the Manila airport. of key facilities, including He told AFP he would settle ror or a technical malfunc- Tripoli's international air- for work in the Philippines the MRT depot. The 26-year-old infor- tion,” Transportation Secre- port. if he could find one that mation technology worker “The crash site is now tary Joseph Emilio Abaya said. would match his monthly said his workplace was Benghazi, its second city, cleared, but further testing A team composed of repre- Libyan salary of about $700. transferred from Benghazi has also seen battles be- on the railway is being con- sentatives from the Light Rail to the desert to shield the tween Islamists and the The Philippines also evacu- ducted to insure that there Transit Authority and the Of- staff from harm just before forces of a renegade gen- ated thousands of its na- is no crack,” Cabrera said. (Continued on page 20) the Philippines instructed eral. tionals from Libya amid the 2011 violence that eventu- all Filipinos in Libya to re- A Filipino construction ally toppled the dictator For digital copies of WAVES news visit turn home. worker was abducted and Moammar Gaddafi. 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(Continued from page 3) to recalled. But Escudero noted that charter change proposals Senators caution Aquino Senator Francis “Chiz” Es- usually crop up during the against 2nd term, cha-cha cudero also said he was sur- last years of a President’s prised at the President’s with his stand and his con- term. sudden change of heart but viction before. He and I op- said he doubts that the Pres- “Talks of charter change posed the term extension of ident is considering tinker- usually come out in the open former President Gloria ing with the provisions of whenever a President’s term Macapagal-Arroyo,” he said. the Constitution. is about to expire so he Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto won’t look like a lame duck. “I was surprised. I did not III, for his part, said he Though its usually not being expect that,” Escudero said doubts the President would considered a serious mat- in a radio interview. even consider term exten- ter,” the senator said. mother advised then Presi- “President Cory said then: sion proposals just to satisfy “As far as I know, he has no dent Fidel V. Ramos against ‘Eddie, don’t believe the “So this matter is new to the whims of his peers. plans to do that. He’s count- me,” Escudero said. - Manila pushing for Charter change people around you who say ing his days in office,” Es- Sotto recalled even Aquino’s Bulletin ∎ before. you are indispensable’,” Sot- cudero said.

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Manila Feedback TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Philippines challenged by Ebola virus The top performing gov’t Government challenged by small budget, limited facilities agency according to business By Barbara Mae Dacanay, Correspondent | Gulf News execs is… fectious Diseases, who like- wise admitted that regional medical centres nationwide have prepared isolation rooms for Ebola cases. “We are monitoring our preparedness. We have to be alarmist in responding to this health problem because we have OFWs in West Afri- ca where the virus has claimed lives,” explained Congressman Walden Bello, But 19 gov’t agencies get ior business executives rep- chair of the Congressional negative ratings resenting 8.8 percent of 736 Committee on overseas Af- individual MBC members. Manila: The Philippines is virus is such a strong word MANILA, Philippines – Ma- fairs. challenged by the outbreak — although we have ex- jority of business executives The Department of Tourism of the dreaded Ebola virus perts who can deal with the On a more positive note, said the Bangko Sentral ng ranked second with a net due to the health depart- Ebola problem, including Health Secretary Enrique Pilipinas (BSP) is the top score of 81.6, on the back of ment’s small budget and the facilities in different parts of Ona said, “The Research In- performing government its successful “It’s More Fun few number of isolation the country where we can stitute for Tropical Medicine agency. in the Philippines” cam- paign. rooms prepared nationwide bring patients afflicted by and other government hos- The BSP received the high- in case it enters the Philip- Ebola virus,” admitted pitals nationwide are est marks in the Makati In third place was the Phil- pines, sources told Gulf Health Department’s pro- equipped to undertake la- Business Club second se- ippine Economic Zone Au- news, adding that the Phil- gram manager, Dr. Lyndon boratory tests for possible mester Executive Outlook thority, with a net score of ippines is vulnerable be- Lee Suy. Ebola cases.” Survey, with a net satisfac- 80. cause of the impact of free “The health department has Health, itinerary checklist tion rating of 95.4. international travel, and the State weather bureau PA- allocated P50 million presence of thousands of “The Philippine health de- MBC executive director Pe- GASA ranked fourth with a (Dh4.16 million) for the in- overseas Filipino workers partment has required all ter Perfecto said the BSP net score of 72.3, followed fectious disease pro- (OFWs) in the three West local and foreign travellers continued to be the top gov- by the Securities and Ex- gramme,” said Suy, adding, Africa countries where the entering the country to fill ernment agency in the sur- change Commission at 5th “The allocation is small, but outbreak has already up a health and itinerary vey because of “its role in place and Department of members of congress have claimed 1,000 lives. checklist to guide us,” said helping maintain macroeco- Foreign Affairs on 6th place. agreed to increase the budg- nomic and financial stability Ona, adding that all air and The top 10 also included “The number of isolation et ahead of the possible en- in the business environment seaports have been Department of Health (7th), rooms that were been pre- try of the Ebola virus in the that supports sustained equipped with thermal Office of the Presidential pared to handle cases of Philippines.” scanners to detect the tem- growth necessary for inclu- Ebola virus in the Philip- Adviser on the Peace Pro- “The threat of the Ebola vi- perature of arriving passen- sive development.” pines might not be adequate cess (8th), Department of rus entering the Philippines gers. (in case the virus enter the The survey showed 43 out Finance (9th) and Philip- is real because travel bans Philippines),” said Health As a result, there was a of 63 government agencies pine Statistics Authority have not been issued, “ Undersecretary Janette Ga- close monitoring of 15 received positive net satis- (10th). ∎ warned Ludovico Jurao, rin. OFWs who arrived from faction scores. It was con- head of the Philippine Socie- June 25 to July 15 from Sier- ducted from July 1-25, 2014, “Being ready for the Ebola ty for Microbiology and In- and participated by 65 sen-

(Continued from page 1) has a P2million bounty on tary man whose hands are gents and had no qualms of ade. his head upon instructions tainted with blood and alle- “eliminating them” before September – Palparan took The “Butcher” Falls of President Noynoy Aquino gations of being the master- they grow up to become re- command of the 7th Infantry and is one of the most want- mind of “enforced disap- bel enemies. Division in Fort Magsaysay, rights activists as “Berdugo” ed men in the Philippines, pearance” (abductions or As reported by Rappler, Nueva Ecija. Even before he or “Butcher”, surrendered the so-called “Big 5” high kidnappings of suspected Here’s a rundown of Pal- was assigned there, political meekly without a fight tell- profile fugitives from justice subversives or communists) paran’s human rights viola- activists in Central Luzon ing his captors, “Naisahan which include Palawan ex- is well documented. tions as reported by Rap- were being killed at an aver- niyo ako ah” (“You’ve one- governor Joel Reyes and his He is also suspected to have pler: age of one per week. The upped me”), apparently re- brother Coron, Palawan been behind the abduction killings increased when Pal- ferring to the excellent intel- town mayor Mario Reyes, Ex of the young Jonas Burgos, paran arrived. ligence efforts to finally -congressmen Ruben Ecleo 1981-1991 the son of the late well- track him down. Jr.of Dinagat and Delfin Lee. 2006 known journalist As commander of the 24th Unknown to him, a random With the exception of Lee Infantry Battalion in Bataan, February 14 – Palparan's Jose “Joe” Burgos of Malaya check of his ATM withdraw- and now Palparan, the rest Palparan’s record includes 7 7th infantry division report- newspaper fame. als betrayed his wherea- are still subjects of intensive “salvagings (summary exe- edly abducted farmers Ray- bouts and location. manhunts. Burgos is still missing and cution),” a massacre, an ab- mond and Reynaldo Manalo his case has drawn national duction, 5 incidents of har- from their homes in Bulacan. Palparan went underground An avowed anti-communist, attention and public outrage assment, 5 illegal arrests after a warrant of arrest was Palparan earned the praises July 24 – In her State of the over what is called as an and detention, two cases of issued in 2011 against him of his peers in the police and Nation Address (SONA), alarming “culture of impuni- grenade bombing, and a case by the Bulacan regional military but drew outrage then president Gloria ty”over the issue of the so of aerial assault.” court charging him for the from human rights advo- Macapagal-Arroyo com- called disappearance of two Uni- cates, students, labor lead- 2005 mended Palparan's cam- “desaparecidos” (Spanish versity of the Philippines ers and peasant groups. paign against communism. for “missing”, but the term February 18 to April 20 – As (UP) students Sherlyn Ca- Former Gloria Macapagal was used to connote abduc- chief of the 8th Infantry Di- June 26 – The same infantry dapan and Karen Empeno, Arroyo had extolled his ex- tions or missing persons in vision in Samar and Leyte, division reportedly abduct- The two were abducted in ploits as an insurgency fight- South America). he was accused of the killing ed Cadapan and Empen o, 2006 and are still missing to er that earned him a big of 5 people, two frustrated and farmer Manuel Merino. As a young officer in Minda- this day and believed tor- mention in President Ar- murders, 5 abductions, 5 nao during the Muslim up- September 8 – Bayan Muna tured and killed according to royo’s 2006 State of the Na- harassments, two incidents rising, it was alleged that Representative Teodoro witnesses. tion address. of destruction of property, 5 Palparan regarded “young Casin o filed a P20-million illegal arrests, 4 aerial The ex-army Major General But his reputation as a mili- Muslims” as potential insur- bombings, and a food block- (Continued on page 23)

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Community TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] INVITATION TO ALL DEVOTEES OF THE VIRGIN OF PENAFRANCIA

Fluvial Parade September 20, 2014 ( Saturday ) is the Feast Day of our Lady of Penafrancia, the Patroness of the Bicol Region in the Philippines. Devotees of the Virgin of Penafrancia of the Bicol Canada Community Association ( BCCA ), together with the organizers of the 9-Day House to House Novena are hosting the celebration with the traditional Fluvial Parade at the Bluffers Park Lake at Brimley Rd. in Scarborough, Ontario ( by the Lake ) and an evening Mass Celebration at the Our Lady of Assumption Church at 2565 Bathurst St. , Toronto.

DETAILS OF THE FEAST DAY CELEBRATION SEPTEMBER 20, 2014 ( SATURDAY ) MORNING CELEBRATION AT THE BLUFFERS PARK & MARINA at Brimley Rd. South ( by the Lake ) 8:30 AM – Assembly for the procession of the Virgin to the Dock at the Bluffers Park Marina where the Fluvial Parade will start. ( Eastside of the Bluffers Park Marina ) 9:30 AM - PROCESSION TO THE DOCK STARTS

10:00 TO 11:30 AM FLUVIAL PARADE ON THE LAKE - Devotions will be celebrated at the park after the Fluvial Parade. Pot Luck lunch ( picnic ) at the Park will follow after the Devotions. EVENING CELEBRATION AT THE LADY OF ASSUMPTION CHURCH at 2565 Bathurst St. Toronto 6:45 PM Starts with a procession of the Virgin of Penafrancia around the church yard.

7:10 PM Con-Celebrated Holy Mass with the Our Lady of Penafrancia Choir

After the Holy Mass a Fiesta/Celebration will follow at the Church Hall.

Kumustahan, Karakanan, Baraylihan asin Kaogmahan sa Kapistahan para “ Viva La Virgen “. Ontario Bikolanos and Bikolanas from the 6 Bicol provinces of Albay, Camarines Norte, For more information : Bobby and Lorna Achacon 416 265- 2085 Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate and Sorsogon celebrated collectively at an annual Felix and Mayette Reyes 905 896-4958 potluck picnic and games, dubbed as Bikol Kaogmahan, on August 2, 2014 ( Saturday) at Earl Bales Park, North York, Toronto. The 12- hour event, organized and hosted by Bicol Toti and Naty Gutierrez 416 751-9437 Canada Community Association (BCCA), was led by its long-serving & energetic Paeng Nebres 416 618-1362 el presidente, Rafael " Paeng" Nebres.

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(Continued from page 1) kilometers south of Manila. Lyca: A Superstar is Born Life is not easy. Her father, Hilario is a marginal fisherman while her mother Nessel is a fish vendor. Lyca along with other street kids do what is called as “nangangalakal”, a kinder, soft but politically correct word to describe “nagkakalkal ng basura” or simply scavenging or rummaging for any saleable discards from garbage and other litter that could be converted to cold cash to buy food or essentials. Home, if one may call it, is a rundown hut near the seashore that The Voice Kids top four finalists: Darren Espanto, Juan Karlos Labajo, Lyca Gairanod is often at the mercy of the elements and Darlene Vibares, so that when it rains or a storm sets Her name burns the social media in, her family has to brave the while a brother, Allan Daza, a local It was in barrio Amaya where the days before and after the dust of the constant splattering of cold water councilman and his wife Evelyn, characters of “Darna”, contest had long settled down, her rain and winds. became her manager. “Dyezebel” (the mermaid), nationwide fans and admirers “Bondying”, Wanted Perfect Mother” Lyca has a different approach to And so in one of Lyca’s “kalakal” bedazzled by her astounding voice were all woven and written. “kalakal”. She goes house to house, sorties, she was surprised to have and performance. sings for food or bottles or plastic found an envelope inviting her to Were Mars Ravelo alive today, the Even before she emerged as the for recyling and this is where her the audition to the first ever Voice story of Lyca could have been grand winner ,Lyca kept on great potential was discovered. Kids competition of ABS-CBN and as written with the title of “The Little receiving high marks and accolades Some years back, Lyca’s barriomate the story goes, the rest is history. Superstar” or perhaps simply, among the three Voice coaches “Lyca”.∎ Mikko Fojas made a vow that he will The Cinderella story of Lyca has namely Broadway star Lea Salonga, give joy to deprived children on provided her barrio, named Amaya pop princess Sarah Geronimo (her Christmas season each year. With (roughly to mean loved or beloved) coach) and rock star Bamboo . the help of his aunt Victoria Manas no small amount of pride . The achievements and Lea had branded her as the next Fojas, they gathered 10 poor kids It was home to her family for the last contributions of the global Nora Aunor while Sarah said she is a mostly from Lyca’s seaside 20 years. The barrio itself is not “Little Superstar”. neighborhood, treated them to a Filipinos are more than wanting in hometown heroes. Jolibee meal of spaghetti, hamburger enough reasons In the finals, she topped all the and other goodies complete with In fact, the master storyteller and categories of the competitions to celebrate… clowns, mascots and games. the Philippine’s “Father of comics”, making her the runaway winner. cartoonist and writer Mars Ravelo Lyca was one of those kids and over www.filipinosmakingwaves.com Suddenly, life has been kind to the was a resident of this barrio and the years, the number grew to 83 frail little girl with that big mature many of the characters in his stories, kids. voice who is touted to succeed the made into classic movies, were one and only superstar that is Nora Victoria Fojas described the young drawn from the place. Aunor. Lyca as not only a good singer but an excellent dancer even at an early A brand new house, P1 million in age of three years old. cash and another million in trust fund, appliances, music gadgets, one “Even at three years old grabe na year recording contracts and many siyang sumayaw. Bibo talaga ..very more dizzying array of perks that confident..sa mga birthdays dito sa usually comes from winning big in a (aming barrio), she would be world renown competition such as requested to sing, then people the Voice. would give her money,” said Fojas. But that is not the real story to The community soon agreed that the Lyca’s phenomenal rise to instant little girl should join bigger contests. fame. With the help of the parish church of Amaya, they contrived to help her Her journey is the Filipino’s join the audition for the Voice Kids. everyday struggle to survive and find a better life. But in Lyca’s case, Victoria Fojas took her under her it is one that is littered with wings to guide her career but she hardships, harsh challenges and had to leave for abroad and would bare existence. be gone for several months. She comes from a brood of eight But she sought out a friend’s children of parents originally from daughter who is a local singer, Masbate but settled and lived in Aimee Rose D. Hernandez to take barrio Amaya, Tanza, Cavite, an over. She readily said yes and idyllic barangay by the sea, 33 agreed to be her singing coach,

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Community TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Indoor or Outdoor, it’s good food and great fun at MARCELINA’S

More and more customers are discovering the great taste of Marcelina’s variety of delectable Filipino dishes. Rey Sunga, the original talented chef of what used to be Aristokrat, is back where it all started in 1994. It became the watering hole for customers, where producers brought their celebrated actors and singers, the place to be! Photos by WAVES TASTE OF MANILA Supporters Angelica Tait’s 12th Birthday Anniversary Celebration

Ms. Belinda Lim Herrera (exteme right), country manager and managing director of the I-REMIT in Canada, is shown in photo together with Rodel Ramos, secretary of the Philip- pine Press Club of Ontario, Veteran print and broadcast journalist Jojo Taduran ; Mhel A. Galeon, owner of FV FOODS & MHEL, during the official launching and press con- ference of the TASTE OF MANILA on July 23, 2014 at the Cucina Lounge at Wilson and Bathurst, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, which was graced by Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, To- ronto Councillor James Pasternak of Ward 10, and Philippine Consul General Junever Mahilum West. They committed Held on August 10, 2014 at the Tait Estate, Aurora, Ontario. Front row, L-R. : Juliet Dela Cruz, Kristin Dela Cruz, cele- their strong support to the Filipino event which is scheduled brant Angelica Tait, Baby Julia, Kristina Dela Cruz. Middle row : parents Iean & Josie Tait, Brandon MacLean, Sonia on August 23-24, 2014. (St. Jamestown News Service - Dindo Dela Cruz, Shirley Rosales, Joy San Juan, Jenny MacLean. Back row : Eddie Dela Cruz, Rudy Rosales, Diego Linan, Orbeso - Photo by Joe Damasco) Minda Sayoc, Susan Llanera, Andrea San Juan, Tony San Juan and Marty MacLean

The Thorncliffe Filipino-Canadian Seniors Club (TFCSC) celebrated their 25th Anniversary on June 21, 2014, at St Toronto mayoral candidate Olivia Chow with Lyle Edward De Clement of Ohrid (Overlea Blvd/Don Mills Rd.), together with the Coronation of Miss Paraluman 2014. (L-R ) Angela Juan, Finance Broker and Mortgage Agent for Liland Hollohan, Miss Lakambini, escorted by CeeJay Rosales; Nelma Payawal - Miss Paraluman, escorted by Peter Paya- Insurance wal; Marciana Salmingo - Miss Mutya, escorted by Exequiel Rabanillo.

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Gloria Mendoza’s 86th Birthday A birthday kiss from the Leader

The Mendoza family matriarch, Gloria Mendoza, celebrated her 86th birthday last Sunday, Au- A staunch Liberal Party supporter since she arrived in Canada in the 70's, Gloria gust 3rd, 2014. Lola Gloria is shown in photo surrounded by her grandchildren (L-R seated) gets a warm birthday kiss from Liberal Party Leader, Justine Trudeau, when the Jade, Lola Gloria, and youngest grandson, Presley. (Standing L-R) Cheska (Myle's girlfriend), latter was guest of honour during last year's Filipinos Making Waves Festival at Kaitlin, Chloe, Cole and Myles. Not in photo are grandchildren Carlos, Cassandra and Bryce. the Yonge-Dundas Square. The Leader is extremely popular in the Filipino Photo by WAVES. community in Toronto and beyond. FilCan Catholic Lay Leader Manuel Mendoza Ching Runs for TCDSB Ward 9 Trustee Manuel Mendoza Ching, a Filipino Chinese who is numerous awards and appreciations for his reli- ippines. While working in the private sector and a proven leader in Toronto's Catholic community, gious service and leadership. after the end of Martial Law, Manny served as a is running for Trustee to represent Torontonians business adviser to the government of then Phil- in Ward 9 of the Toronto Catholic District School In the Philippines, his community involvement ippine President Corazon Aquino in the imple- Board ( TCDSB). Manny officially becomes the includes leadership as president of Rotary Club- mentation of PL 480, a business- capital generat- 5th candidate for Trustees of Filipino descent in Las Pinas District 3180 and Vice District Gover- ing program initiated by the USA. A grade school the four wards within the Catholic school nor for Youth Service of Rotary International Dis- graduate of Xavier School, Manny completed his board in the upcoming municipal elections on trict 3180. For his exemplary service, he was a Bachelor's degree in Pre-Med and BSc.Medicine October 27, 2014. recipient of recognition as the 'Most Outstanding at the University of the East-Manila and was li- President Award" in 2000. censed physician. Happily married, he has 6 chil- As a determined Trustee candidate in a Ward de- dren and six grand kids all of which are educated scribed to be having a large concentration of visi- Manny's professional and business experience in Catholic schools and universities. Albeit a Chi- ble minorities i.e. Filipinos, Mendoza Ching aims include senior executive positions as board mem- nese mestizo, he speaks fluent Filipino, Bikol, to bring his strong Catholic background and prac- ber, general manager , vice-president in manufac- Mandarin, Fookien , Spanish and English. (TSJ) tice for the enhancement of authentic Catholicism turing and vice president-operations, in the Phil- that is rich in spirit-filled values and principles to the education system. Once given the opportuni- Malasiqui Overseas Association of Canada ty, he will strongly advocate and work towards school board programs and policies befitting and benefiting students, youth, parents and staff in the ways of a Christ-centred academic engage- ments and religious activities.

An immigrant to Canada in 2002, Manny was born in Manila, then grew up in Daet, Camarines Norte having his maternal relatives in Bicol and spent his adulthood in Manila. In Toronto, he has established residence in the St. Clair & Eglinton Avenues East area of the City's Ward 9 bounded by Eglinton Avenue South, Lake Shore Boulevard North, Dufferin Street East and Bayview Avenue West .

Proudly active in community and Catholic-faith services, Manny served in various capacities, pre- Photo by sent and past , with numerous Toronto organiza- Ariel Ramos tions among which are : Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus Council 15840 St. Alphonsus chap- ter, Couples for Christ, eucharistic minister at St. Pagsanjan Laguna Toronto Club Alphonsus Church, and others. He has received

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Community TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Ashley Suva’s fund raising concert at St . Bartholomew Parish

Congratulation to Ashley Suva (inset) and all the guest performers at the show. It was a well-attended show. Ashley with friends Cindy & Jav Villasanta (2nd inset). Despite short notice, Jav did a wonderful job as emcee for the concert. Photos by WAVES. Let’s all welcome On October 27, 2014 Sebastian Anthony VOTE MANUEL “Manny” CHING

for SCHOOL TRUSTEE, WARD 9 Toronto Catholic District School Board

CNAC- O Executive Board Members Policy-and- Strategy Meeting

CNAC- O Executive Board Members Policy-and- Strategy Meeting held on August 9, 20014 in Scarborough: Shown First picture with Lola Tess, cuddly Sebastian Anthony left to right, sitting : Jess Llanera , Pong Ostonal, Merle Canlas, prexy Susan Llanera, Minda Sayoc-Mendoza & Joy San was born on July 17 at Markham Stouffville. He is the Juan. Standing : Nely Lopriego, Andrea San Juan, Diego Linan & Tony San Juan. first for Anthony and Patricia de Juan. Congratulations from Waves News! (Left photo) A competent and charismatic leader, Emmanuel "Manny"Yanga, is seeking to win as a Trustee of Ward 7 of the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB).Ward 7 -Scarborough-North York , Toronto is sited in East Yonge St./ Bayview Ave.,south of Steeles Ave. east, North of 401, East of Victoria Park, West of Brimley Rd. & Kenne- dy Road, and North of Eglinton Ave. east .There are 17 Catholic elementary schools in Ward 7 and among the second- ary schools are : Brebeuf College, St.Joseph's Morrow Park, Mary Ward, and Jean Vanier. Photo by Waves

VOTE FOR EMMANUEL “Manny” YANGA For SCHOOL TRUSTEE - WARD 7

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Knights of Columbus, St. Alphonsus Council 15840

Officers and members of the Knights of Columbus, San Pedro Calungsod Assembly 3472, St. Alphonsus Council 15840 attended the Filipino Day at Martyr’s Shrine held on August 2, 2014. Photo by WAVES

Thumbs up for Reodica! BIBAK ASSOCIATION picnic at Earl Bales

Stouffville mayoral candidate Willile Reodica in alliance with 25-yr resident Michael G. Humphreys, candidate for Councillor Ward 5.

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(Continued from page 1) ber and guitarist Mon labo”or free for all eating, (Continued from page 3) the Pontiff will bless the Pope Torralba will perform the hence the name boodle Francis Center for the Poor—a VIP’S, Politicians not iinvited.to Taste of Manila kicks off original tune of “Manila” fight. project financed by the Vatican August 23... the POPE’s lunch for the care of the elderly, the with his circa 90’s Immi- orphans and the less privileged. grants bandmates Kleigh There will be a total of some Congen Andy Mosquera and Abuyuan, Nato Buzon and 80 booths scattered over After the blessing, Pope Fran- Super typhoon.” cis will go to Palo Metropolitan a motley group conjured the Jun Vidal, setting off the the portions of Bathurst and Wilson through Allingham “He was the only survivor and Cathedral to address the clergy idea in a few rounds of theme of the festival. he will stay right beside the and the religious congrega- drinks at the then old and street. tions. The Philippine Cultural Pope so he will be reminded original Casa Manila. that he’s not alone, that the Community Centre (PCCC), Giant network ABS-CBN is He will also bless the newly lending itself as one of the Pope may be able to comfort refurbished Palo Metropolitan Now, Rolly Mangante and under whose auspices the him,” Du said. Cathedral of Our Lord’s Trans- his cohorts of “Manila town” festival is being held, said main sponsors along with Western Union, LBC and Francis is to visit the Philip- figuration, which was ruined by old-timers and pioneers admission is free. Yolanda. other businesses & organi- pines on Jan. 15 to 19. He will make it a reality for all Pi- visit Leyte on Jan. 17 from 10 PCCC chair Rolly Magante zations catering mostly to The Pope will fly to Manila after noys to savour and indulge a.m. to 4:30 p.m. His complete the event at Palo Cathedral. themselves in Filipino fiesta said there will be native Filipino-Canadians. itinerary is to be announced -like ambience. games such as palosebo, later this year. Roads widened street food like the ones be- The Philippine consulate general through Congen Under the present schedule, “Pope Francis’ visit to Palo will Therefore, “Taste of Manila” ing peddled in the streets of only be short because our air- Juniver Mahilum West is the Pope is not likely to drop by might as well be the high- Manila such as barbeque, Cebu, which will celebrate the port is not capable of bringing light of the Pinoy summer of “sa malamig” style cold endorsing the festival. feast of the Sto. Niño on Jan. him back to Manila in the even- 18, Du said. ing,” Du said. 2014 and the festival to end drinks like sago at gulaman, Among the members of the all Filipino festivals,” said Philippine-made clothes like board of directors of the “Pope Francis was invited to He said the local government of Magante. theme T-shirts, wares and PCCC are mainstays of the come to Cebu but he said he’s Leyte was now widening the many other goods and ser- not coming for a fiesta. He said roads where the Pope would Bathurst and Wilson area pass. These roads stretch for vices. he doesn’t intend to make any that include: Joseph Franco, side trips because the only rea- 11 kilometers from the airport to A highlight of the festival is Executive VP of Cornestone son he will come to the country Palo. is to be with the poor, the vic- College, Danny Domo, own- The local church, on the other an attempt to set a record tims of Yolanda,” the archbish- er of a car cleaning shop, hand, is preparing for an open breaking "longest boodle op said. fight". Pete Torralba, insurance air papal Mass at the Tacloban broker, Lino Eroma, a well- Changes possible? airport. A boodle fight was popu- known contractor and origi- Du said he wanted the Pope to “There are no special prepara- larized among Filipino sol- nal owner of Kusina resto, visit the Queen City of the tions. Everything should be diers who eat with bare Augusto “Bong” Capitin, the South but only Manila and Ley- simple,” Du said. te are in the Pope’s itinerary for hands and partake of food new owner of Kusina now Popemobile ready spread out in a long table. known as Kusina Lounge, now. A “Popemobile”—the Pope’s “I love the Holy Father to come Usually the food and rice is ABS-CBN TFC sales agent custom-built, bulletproof vehi- ABS-CBN artist Gerald Anderson to Cebu, the cradle of Christian- laid down on banana leaf Philip Beloso, Eugene De- cle—will be provided by church is Taste of Manila’s celebrity ity in the Far East. The Sto. and they eat their meal ocareza, and Ms. Josephine counterparts in Manila. guest Niño is very significant to the while standing up. Almanzor, president of ICS whole Philippines. Sometimes, “We’re actually 70 percent staffing. ∎(TS) the Holy Father deviates from ready in terms of physical prep- Expected to grace the open- The word to describe boo- ing day on Aug.23 are for- his schedule. Who knows? arations, although Leyte is not dle fight is translated Maybe there will be changes in yet totally rehabilitated,” Du mer Ambassador Leslie Ga- roughly as “kainang labo- the schedule,” he said. said. “On the spiritual aspect, tan and wife Debbie, former we’re preparing our people to Du said the Archdiocese of Pa- Toronto Consul General and develop the idea of mercy and lo, which has ecclesiastical ju- compassion, which is the now Philippine ambassador risdiction over the entire island theme of Pope Francis’ papa- to Russia Alejandro Mos- of Leyte, was now busy prepar- cy.” quera, officials of ASEAN ing for the six-and-a-half-hour embassies and consulates in papal visit. The archbishop anticipates the possibility that Francis will go Toronto, while ABS-CBN “He wants to give them comfort, down from his Popemobile to mercy and compassion. The artist Gerald Anderson will interact with the poor. highlight the entertainment Pope would like these people to portion. The Philippine feel the mercy of God, that they “He’s even planning to visit are not alone, that they are not those in the slum area and Heritage band (PHB) will being left out or abandoned. those who are homeless until lead off the parade in the Instead, they are loved and now. His representatives told morning. Rock bands that He’s one with them in their suf- me that if the Holy Father will include D’Men, No Name, ferings,” he said. go down from the Popemobile, I simply have to accompany Uppercase, Baby Rockets, “The Pope said ‘Give me time him,” Du said. From Adam, Eazy Rock and to be with the poor.’ He’s telling Sound Bites will perform the rich people that ‘if they While many would want to see throughout the day. want, they could assist me’ [in the Pope in person, Du said serving the poor]. The poor are Leyte would want to minimize Hotdog Band original mem- Free for all boodle fight at the Taste of Manila festival. close to the heart of the Holy visitors from neighboring re- Father and Jesus,” Du added. gions as much as possible.

(Continued from page 3) mal activities of Mayon from the institute’s Lignon Center for the Poor “We actually don’t have enough accommodations or hotels when a lava dome is pre- Hill Observatory in Legazpi During his visit to Leyte, the where they could stay,” the MAYON OVERDUE... Pope will hold an open-air sent. City. archbishop said.With a report the degassing is intense, the Mass at the Tacloban airport at “This is because the lava “We need to have at least from Inquirer Research possibility of an explosive 10 a.m. Then he will proceed to dome may block the open- another image of the lava the archbishop’s residence to eruption is very high,” ing of the volcano, like a dome at the opposite side of dine with the poor. Afterward, Laguerta told The STAR. cork in a bottle full of soda the crater to precisely de- He recounted that the same that once shaken by the es- termine its size and posi- series of events took place caping magma gases would tion,” Laguerta said. during the eruption in 2000 trigger a powerful blast,” Unfortunately, two aerial that was dominated by ear- the veteran volcanologist surveys conducted via heli- ly episodes of strong, tower- warned. copter of the Philippine Air ing and cauliflower-like Phivolcs had the first visible Force failed to capture the dark ash columns and de- view of the lava dome on needed images of the crater bris thrown up to 10 kilo- early morning of Aug. 13. due to thick steam emission meters into the air. Volcanologists captured the and clouds covering the He also clarified that an im- image through a camera summit.∎ pending eruption is differ- installed in a telescope at ent from the usual abnor- least 11.5 kilometers away

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The writer went on to note burgers in NYC that sisig is “a muscle car in the world of Filipino cuisine, along with crispy pata.” Other Filipino dishes men- tioned in the article are Bicol express, adobo, lumpia and the icy dessert halo-halo. This is not the first time that Filipino cuisine was recog- nized in The New York Times. Last year, for in- stance, the publication made glowing reviews of Filipino NEW YORK – The absolute Jeepney’s co-owner Nicole restaurants such as Jeepney best burger in all of New Ponseca said their big win MANILA – Filipino food gets “Ears, jowls, belly. They and Pig and Khao. York City is a Filipino burger. only shows that Filipino food the spotlight in the United come brined, blanched, shat- deserves a spot in the main- Over the past months, popu- Jeepney’s “Chori Burger” States once again, with no tered and fried, each tip stream food scene. lar websites such as captured the hearts and less than the esteemed New blackened and alchemized, BuzzFeed, Zagat and stomachs of burger-obsessed “Winning that just wasn’t York Times dubbing the well each pocket of fat approach- Thrillist have featured Filipi- New Yorkers, taking home just claiming best burger – it -loved sisig as the “greatest ing liquefaction. A raw yolk no food as they predicted its this year’s Golden Burger was a win for anyone who pork dish on earth.” idles on top. Stab it and rise in the US. trophy at the recent Time wants our food to be recog- churn. This is sisig, the In an article published on Out New York’s Battle of the nized,” said Ponseca. “It was greatest pork dish – argua- Time Magazine, inspired by New York Times last July 31, Burger held at South Street a win for any Filipino out bly greatest pork dish – on chef and TV host Anthony food columnist Ligaya Mis- Seaport on Thursday. there that wants us to be earth. Say the name with Bourdain, declared the Phil- han sang praises for sisig as part of mainstream.” two flicks of the tongue, ippines’ lechon (roasted pig) The Filipino burger beat New she reviewed the Lumpia somewhere between a whis- as the “best pork ever” in York’s top 20 burgers like Inspired by “chori burgers” Shack Snackbar, a Filipino per and a hiss,” Mishan 2009. ABS-CBNnews.com Burger Joint, Shake Shack, of Boracay, Jeepney’s co- restaurant located in West wrote. Five Guys, Donovan’s, Corner owner and executive chef Village. Bistro and Steak and Shake. Miguel Trinidad took it fur- ther by creating a Filipino- This year’s second best burg- American version of the cho- er award went to Filipino- Savour the TASTE OF MARCELINA’S at the ri burger. American chef Dale Talde’s THE TASTE OF MANILA FESTIVAL Pork Slope burger. AUG 23 & 24, 2014 (Continued on page 21)

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(Continued from page 6) West African countries,” La- ea; 202 in Liberia; and 398 bour Secretary Rosalinda in Sierra Leone. Philippines challenged by... Baldoz said. The foreign affairs depart- “Filipino seamen were also ment has also a different list: ra Leone with fever, a symp- instructed not to leave when 880 OFWs in Guinea; 632, tom linked to Ebola virus their ships dock in West Af- including 148 members of infection. “Luckily, 13 of rican countries hit by the the UN Peace keeping Force them were cleared of the Ebola virus,” Baldoz added. in Liberia; and 1,979 in Sier- Ebola virus last August 8,” ra Leone. Manila’s department of for- said Ona. Philippine Society of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (PSMID) eign affairs also told OFWs The virus is transmitted Two other OFWs might soon President Dr. Luduvico Jurao in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra through bodily fluids, said be cleared of the Ebola virus, and weakness,” Ona ex- The labour department like- Leone, to “take extra precau- the World Health Organisa- said Ona, adding this will be plained, adding, “The rela- wise suspended the deploy- tion by restricting non- tion. There have been 1,711 known on August 28. tives and nurses who moni- ment of OFWs to these coun- essential movements and cases of Ebola and 932 “Health workers have ex- tored the OFWs were also tries, but allowed OFWs avoiding public places”. deaths in four West African tended their monitoring pe- countries of Guinea, Liberia, placed under strict medical with existing employment International agencies say riod to one month, beyond Nigeria and Sierra Leone, observation.” contracts to return there. there are 5,000 OFWs in the the 21 days incubation peri- said the WHO which called Earlier, Manila’s labour de- “As a precautionary meas- Ebola-hit West African coun- od for the Ebola virus to on all countries to imple- partment called on OFWs in ure, the Philippine Overseas tries. manifest symptoms on pa- ment emergency measures West Africa to return to the Employment Administration tients, such as bleeding, di- In comparison, the POEA has to prevent the spread of the Philippines so that they (POEA) was instructed to arrhoea, high fever, muscle a shorter list of 600 OFWs, dreaded virus. ∎ would not be affected by the undertake weekly monitor- pain, organ failure, vomiting, including 72 OFWs in Guin- outbreak of the Ebola virus. ing of OFWs in the Ebola-hit (Continued from page 5) P6.6-billion subsidy it is seeking for railway operations. DERAILED MRT REMOVED FROM SITE ... According to Recto, the requested tax- payer support for the 17-kilometer rail line is lodged in two items in the pro- fice for Transportation Security is now posed P52.9-billion budget of the DOTC examining the footage from the closed for 2015. circuit television as well as the black- box-like device of the train. First, it is under the proposed P1.92 billion for “operation and maintenance” Abaya said the team would also exam- of the MRT, while the second one is a ine the testimonies of the two drivers recommended P4.66-billion “subsidy and eyewitness account of passengers for MRT.” and bystanders, and conduct simula- tions and interview control center per- “We will ask if the P6.6 billion in subsi- sonnel. dy will be enough to prevent its trains from jumping off the tracks,” Recto He also clarified that the inquiry being said. conducted by the DOTC is separate from the probe being done by the Phil- “We’d also like to know how much ippine National Police. would it cost to cut the queuing time for a ticket, so that time spent in lines Senate inquiry called would be shorter than the ride itself,” The Senate will also conduct its own he added. probe into the accident. Quoting from the proposed 2015 na- Sen. Nancy Binay filed Senate Resolu- tional budget Malacan ang has sent to tion no. 840, urging the proper commit- Congress, Recto also bared that there is tee to conduct an inquiry intending to a special provision in the budget of the improve passenger safety in mass DOTC which allows the agency to use transport operations. “farebox revenue” and “non-rail collec- tions” in settling MRT’s operating re- Senators Sonny Angara, Bam Aquino quirements and prior years’ obliga- and Koko Pimentel also filed separate tions. resolutions to conduct probes on the MRT mishap. Recto said the DOTC in turn promises to reduce transfer time from 10 Binay expressed concern over reports minutes to five minutes and decrease about MRT’s inadequate preventive load factor by eight percent. maintenance, absence of regular in- spection, lack of spare parts replace- For the whole rail sector, the DOTC is ment and unpreparedness in times of targeting an average speed of 48 kilo- accidents and risks. meters per hour, 90 percent on-time schedule, and 4.48 million passenger “The increasing number of incidents of kilometers traveled every day for 2015. train malfunction arising from inade- quate maintenance of the MRT is “As to service disruptions, it is keeping alarming... (This) endangers the lives of the number of what it calls ‘passenger the commuting public,” she said. unloading incidents’ to under 300 for the whole of 2015,” Recto said. Binay also seeks a review of MRT oper- ations. She took note of Abaya’s state- “We would like to know if, by giving the ment that the MRT carries 500,000 pas- P6.6 billion, the DOTC can redeem its sengers per day when it was only de- promises,” he stressed. signed for 350,000 passengers. This Beginning 2013, the Aquino admin- means that the trains carry 150,000 istration has attached countable perfor- passengers over capacity. mance indicators and final outcomes to The Senate, she stressed, should look every allocation it is asking in the na- into these matters “to prevent future tional budget. accidents and mishaps that may claim For the current year Congress, through the lives of thousands of Filipino com- the national budget, has authorized muters and motorists.” P4.09 billion as subsidy to the MRT on Better services first before subsidy top of its P1.81-billion allocation for operation and maintenance. – With Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Christina Mendez, Mike Frialde, Law- Recto, meanwhile, urged officials of the rence Agcaoili DOTC to ensure better services of the MRT before Congress approves the

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PinoyRadio, the first Filipino 24/7 internet (Continued from page 16) Even first time Chori intervention, radio station in Toronto, is fast gaining listen- Burger tasters just can’t ers—locally and around the world. With vet- HOW JEEPNEY’S CHO/ get enough of the explo- “He said every burger he eran DJ Martin Fries at the helm, PinoyRadio Instead of the full long- sion of flavors packed made, he prayed to God,” has progressed as more Filipinos embrace ganisa patties of Bora- inside New York’s num- said Ponseca. “He was this new wave of entertainment. Now, Filipi- cay, the award winning ber one burger. nos here and around the world can access like, ‘please let this one burger is made from half this using their computers or smartphones: “Sometimes the burger is be the winner,’ And im- longganisa and half beef, cool because of the top- agine, we had to serve topped with a Pinoy fa- www.pinoyradio.com pings or so the cheese,” vorite, banana ketchup like 2,000 people – so said Antoine Carbon- and atsara. 2,000 burgers each were naux, one of the many blessed.”

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you fat? Ching M. Alano | Philstar

We’re fed with a glut of nu- risk. For most people, it’s Myth 7: Restrict salt in- trition information (and perfectly safe — and down- take to lower blood pres- misinformation) out there right healthy — to eat rea- sure and reduce heart at- we could end up with men- sonable amounts of saturat- tacks and strokes. tal indigestion. So, who’s ed fat. Fact: Maybe we should take really telling the truth? Myth 5: Consuming red this salt myth with a grain of Truth is, there’s one person meat raises one’s risk of salt, as there’s been no solid — a personal trainer and all sorts of diseases, in- scientific basis for it. medical student — who was cluding heart disease, type Although lowering salt can so passionate about health 2 diabetes, and cancer. reduce blood pressure by 1- and well-being he lifted Fact: There’s a perennial red 5 mm/Hg on average, it has weights and devoured every alert on red meat. But the no effect on heart attacks, bit of information on diet largest studies show that strokes or death. An excep- and exercise. Sifting through unprocessed red meat is not tion, of course, is if you have tons and tons of scientific linked to increased heart a medical condition such as studies, Kris Gunnars of Au- disease or type 2 diabetes. salt-sensitive hypertension. thority Nutrition separates Likewise, the link to cancer But you don’t really have to fact from fiction and de- is not as strong as we would endure boring, tasteless bunks some mainstream Myth 2: Eating fat makes is, these foods taste horrible have thought. food as the public health nutrition myths (or some of you fat and so, if you want when the fat is removed, so warning that everyone the biggest nutrition lies) So, go ahead and eat meat, to lose weight, you have to the food manufacturers add- should lower his/her salt we’ve been led to believe all but make sure it’s unpro- eat less fat. ed dollops of sugar instead. intake is not based on evi- this time. cessed meat and don’t over- dence. Fact: Fat is the stuff that’s The bottom line is low-fat cook it, because eating too Myth 1: A low-fat, high- under our skin, making us foods tend to be very high in much burnt meat may be Myth 8: Eat many, small carb diet with lots of look soft and puffy. Thus, sugar, which is very un- harmful. meals throughout the day grains is the healthiest di- eating fat would give us healthy compared to the fat to “stoke the metabolic et. Myth 6: Avoid egg yolks as flame.” even more of it. Diets that that’s naturally present in these are high in choles- Fact: Decades ago, with the are high in fat AND carbs foods. terol, which triggers heart Fact: Grazing may sound low-fat (high-carb) dietary can make you fat, but it’s not Myth 4: Saturated fat rais- disease. amazing, but studies show guidelines (which veered because of the fat. In fact, es LDL (bad) cholesterol that eating five to six or away from meat, eggs, dairy diets that are high in fat (but Fact: Whole eggs are among in the blood, increasing more meals throughout the products and instead fa- low in carbs) consistently the most nutritious foods on one’s risk of heart attacks. day has the exact same ef- vored grains, fruits and veg- earth and almost all the nu- lead to more weight loss fect on total calories burned etables), people were made Fact: This belief is the cor- trients are found in the than low-fat diets (even as eating two or three to think that saturated fat nerstone of modern dietary yolks. So heed this eggspert when the low-fat groups re- square meals per day. Eating was a significant cause of guidelines. However, recent advice: Please don’t throw strict calories). frequently may be good for heart disease. Truth is, many massive review studies away those yolks! Myth 3: Low-fat foods are those who are always hun- studies have been done, in- show that saturated fat is healthy because they are Studies have shown that gry, but a new study shows cluding the Women’s Health not linked to an increased lower in calories and satu- eggs raise the “good” choles- that more frequent meals Initiative, the largest nutri- risk of death from heart dis- rated fat. terol and don’t raise one’s may even increase the accu- tion study in history, and the ease or stroke. The truth is risk of heart disease. Note, mulation of unhealthy belly results clearly show that this Fact: When the low-fat that saturated fats raise HDL however, that some studies and liver fat. Now, that’s bel- diet does not reduce the risk guidelines first came out, (the “good”) cholesterol and have found an increased ly bad! of heart disease or cause food manufacturers came up change the LDL particles heart attack risk in diabetics weight loss. with all sorts of low-fat from small to large LDL, who eat eggs. “health foods.” The problem which is linked to reduced (Continued on page 23) Even running for several minutes daily reduces risk of death WASHINGTON-- Even run- slower than 6 miles per risk of death from heart dis- ning for only a few minutes hour, or only one to two ease or stroke. a day can significantly re- times per week had a lower On average, runners lived duce a person's risk of death risk of dying compared to three years longer com- from cardiovascular disease, those who did not run. pared to non-runners. a new U.S. study said Mon- The researchers also found day. "Promoting running is as that runners who ran less important as preventing "Since time is one of the than an hour per week have smoking, obesity or hyper- strongest barriers to partici- the same mortality benefits tension," the researchers pate in physical activity, the compared to runners who said in a statement. " The study may motivate more ran more than three hours benefits were the same no people to start running and per week. Thus, it is possible matter how long, far, fre- continue to run as an attain- that the more may not be quently or fast participants able health goal for mortali- the better as far as running reported running. Benefits ty benefits," said lead author and longevity as concerned. were also the same regard- Duck-chul Lee, assistant The researchers also looked less of sex, age, body mass professor of the Iowa State at running behavior patterns index, health conditions, University. ning and longevity. pants reported running as and found that those who smoking status or alcohol In the new study, research- part of their leisure-time persistently ran over a peri- use." In the study period, 3,413 ers studied 55,137 adults exercise. od of six years on average participants died, including The findings were published between the ages of 18 and had the most significant 1,217 whose deaths were The study showed that par- in the Journal of the Ameri- 100 over a 15-year period to benefits, with a 29 percent related to cardiovascular ticipants who ran less than can College of Cardiology. determine whether there is lower risk of death for any disease. In this population, 51 minutes, fewer than 6 (PNA/Xinhua) ∎ a relationship between run- reason and 50 percent lower 24 percent of the partici- miles (about 9.6 kilometers),

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Myth 9: Whole wheat is a health food and an essen- tial part of a balanced di- et. Fact: Wheat has been a nu- tritious part of the diet for ages, but with genetic tam- pering, the new wheat is less nutritious. More, pre- liminary studies show that, compared to older wheat, modern wheat may increase cholesterol levels and in- flammatory markers. What about “whole grain”? The Philippines welcomed one such area. It lies on the Grain of wisdom: Studies show that coffee is loaded with antioxi- its 100 millionth citizen last banks of the Laguna de Bay, The whole truth is these dants and coffee drinkers live longer. Photo from bhealthy- week with the birth of a ba- a flood-prone area during grains have usually been bmore.com pulverized into very fine by girl in Manila on July 27, high tide or heavy rains. flour and thus have similar Fact: Because of its caffeine antioxidants and coffee 2014. The country is already More than 40,000 people metabolic effects as refined (a stimulant which is also drinkers live longer and the twelfth most populous in live in an area of 80 hec- grains. found in tea, chocolate, and have a lower risk of depres- the world. 12 million people tares, or less than a square soft drink), coffee has long sion (coffee drinkers, re- live in Metro Manila, making kilometer. Myth 10: Coffee is un- it one of the densest urban healthy and should be been considered unhealthy, joice!) and diseases like According to projections areas on Earth. avoided. But studies actually show type 2 diabetes, Alzhei- from the Philippine Statis- that coffee is loaded with mer’s, and Parkinson’s.∎ Nowhere is this more evi- tics Authority, three babies

dent than in the suburban are born in the Philippines TO ADVERTISE housing areas in the periph- every minute. The result is a Catch the Waves eries of Metro Manila. Lu- dense living area best exem- pang Arenda, in the bounda- plified by Lupang Arenda. call: 647 718-1360 Toronto’s “FEEL GOOD” ries of Taytay and Cainta, Common here are house- the two most populous mu- email: [email protected] (Continued on page 26) Filipino Community Newspaper nicipalities in the country, is

(Continued from page 6) tral Luzon. paro to the Manalo brothers, international Airport by im- lion. said Palparan had a hand in migration authorities after May 14 - Palparan failed to January 13 – Authorities The “Butcher” Falls the abduction of the two. trying to leave the country. get a congressional seat af- searched the home of Pal- Later that day, the Bulacan ter his group, the Bantay 2009 paran's friend, former libel suit against Palparan Regional Trial Court issued partylist, didn't get enough Bantay party list nominee and then Armed Forces chief February - Leftist congress- the warrant for his arrest, votes after the elections. Pal- Ramon Teodoro Garcia, in General Hermogenes Esper- men filed House Resolution forcing him to go into hid- paran was the first nominee Davao City on suspicion the on Jr for accusing him of 999 to oppose Palparan's ing. of the group. fugitive was hiding there. No meeting with communist appointment to any post in December 23 – The National Palparan was found. rebels in 2005. August 13 – The Manalo government. Bureau of Investigation brothers managed to escape. August 16 – Aquino in- September 11 – Palparan April 24 – Two years after (NBI) went to Pampanga as They narrated their experi- creased from P1 million to retired as commander of the the elections, Palparan was Palparan reportedly ence while in captivity along P2 million the reward for 7th Infantry Division. He proclaimed as partylist rep- planned to surrender there. with Cadapan, Empen o, and information leading to the was cleared of any liability resentative after the Su- Palparan was a no-show. Merino. arrest of Palparan. in the killings, and cases preme Court ruled on a new December 27 – The Depart- linking him to several kill- September – In the final re- formula for allotting seats to 2014 ment of the Interior and Lo- ings have been dismissed. port submitted by the Melo party list representatives. cal Government (DILG) and August 12 – Palparan was Commission to Arroyo, it 2007 2011 the Philippine National Po- arrested at around 3 am in recommended an investiga- lice (PNP) offered a Sta Mesa, Manila, by a com- March 20 – An official of the tion of Palparan's alleged December 15 – The Depart- P500,000-reward for any posite team of the National Commission on Human involvement in the killing of ment of Justice found proba- information on Palparan's Bureau of Investigation Anti Rights (CHR) cleared Pal- a human rights activist in ble cause to charge Palparan whereabouts. -Organized Crime Division paran of extra-judicial kill- Oriental Mindoro in 2002. and other military officials and the Armed Forces' Na- ings and other human rights with kidnapping and serious 2012 December 26 – The Court of val Intelligence Group. ∎ violation charges in cases illegal detention. Appeals, upon granting the January 5 – The reward filed by various humans privilege of the writ of am- December 20 – Palparan money was raised to P1 mil- rights groups based in Cen- was stopped at the Clark

BONNIE QUIMING ( standing 4th from left in photo at left and sitting 3rd from right in photo at right), of Walmart hosted a barbecue gathering at his house in Scarborough recently to celebrate his birth- day. Among those with him during the celebration were Tito Lim, Mon Tayag, Romy Turla, Flor Lim, Luz Al- mendares, Tony Sicat, Elisa Collado, Myrna Dolorota, Mrs. Mon Tayag, Mercy Turla, Nelly and Maria Sicat, and close friends from Walmart. Photo submitted by Romy Zetazate.

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THE LAUNCH OF...TASTE OF MANILA FESTIVAL

The Board of Directors of the Taste of Manila, chaired by its president Rolly Mangante (10th from left on top photo) held a successful Launch & Presscon earlier this month. Invit- ed guests included community leaders, media personnel, sponsors & consulate staff. For more information about the event please see poster on page 2. Photos by Ariel Ramos Filipino-Canadians in Sudbury, Ontario

Filipino-Canadians in Sudbury were all proud as they were awarded the prize and trophy for the Best Food Booth for two consecutive years at the Canada Day celebration hosted by the Sudbury Multicultural and Folk Arts Association (SMFAA). The Philippine booth was judged the best among nine others from different cultural groups. Dr. Angelita Sanchez and Dhelma Mata received the award in behalf of the Fil-Can group.

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Will KC Concepcion be a threat to Coco and Kim’s love team?

New character bring exciting twists in “IKAW LAMANG” this August ABS-CBN’s top-rating Leon as Franco. "master teleserye" “Ikaw Lamang” will enthrall TV Completing the new cast viewers anew with more members of “Ikaw Lamang” thrilling twists this August are Smokey Manaloto, Ar- as some of the most talented lene Muhlach, Jojit Lorenzo, actors in the country give Alora Sasam, and Mylene life to its new characters. Dizon. After portraying the roles of Since it aired last March, Samuel and Isabelle, grand “Ikaw Lamang” has won the slam Best Actor of the Year hearts of TV viewers and the Coco Martin and 2014 Ya- national TV ratings game hoo! Actress and Celebrity Coco Martin as Gabriel Kim Chiu as Andrea KC Concepcion as Natalia because of the gripping love story of Samuel and Isabelle. of the Year Kim Chiu will erino families, Gabriel and elder sister, Natalia. actors such as Amy Austria now continue the epic love Will the future finally fulfill Andrea. They will be joined as Isabelle, Joel Torre as the happy ending that Sam- story of “Ikaw Lamang” as by 2014 FAMAS Best Ac- Aside from KC, the power- Samuel, Rio Locsin as Lupe, members of the next gener- house cast of “Ikaw Lamang” uel and Isabelle once tress KC Concepcion, who Nonie Buencamino as Ca- dreamt of? ation of the Hidalgo and Sev- will play the role of Andrea’s will also feature seasoned lixto, and Christopher de

Coco Martin 'inspired' by Joel Torre, Christopher de Leon

Coco Martin and veteran actors Joel Torre and Christopher de Leon. File Photo. MANILA - Actor Coco Martin admit- gumagawa ako ng direksyon para sa ted that he is a fan of veteran actors sarili ko." Joel Torre and Christopher de Leon, Martin said, however, that he finds who are both part of his hit series a lot of similarities between him "Ikaw Lamang". and Torre, his co-star in the defunct Martin said he is inspired by Torre fantasy series "Juan dela Cruz". and de Leon, saying that he admires "Si Tito Joel, marami kaming simi- their talent and dedication to their larities. Kapag nasa set ako, inaaral craft. din ko sila 'di lang bilang aktor "Sina Tito Boyet at Tito Joel, isa po [kundi pati] bilang tao. Sabi ko nga, silang inspirasyon para sa akin. So- ayaw ko namang umalis sa industri- brang saya ko na kapag nakatra- yang ito o sa trabahong ito na baho ko ang mga aktro na kagaya dumaan lang. Sabi ko, sana dumat- nila. Napakarami ko pong natutu- ing ang araw na marating ko yung tunan," Martin told reporters. narating nina Tito Joel at Tito Boyet na hindi ka man sumikat na sumi- "[Natutunan ko] 'yung discipline kat, eh matatandaan ka ng tao dahil pagdating sa trabaho. Nakikita ko sa ginawa mo," Martin said. 'yung dedication nila pagdating sa trabaho. Siyempre nandoon din po In "Ikaw Lamang," Torre takes on 'yung marami akong natutunan sa the character of the older Samuel kanila pagdating sa personal na originally played by Martin, who is buhay," he added. now Gabriel. De Leon, on the other hand, is playing the older Franco When asked to choose between Hidalgo originally portrayed by Jake Torre and de Leon when it comes to Cuenca. his career "peg," Martin said: "Honestly hindi ko po alam kung "Ikaw Lamang" airs weeknights af- saang direksyon ako mapupunta. ter "Hawak Kamay".∎ Kumbaga, nandoon pa lang ako sa ABS-CBNnews.com

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ENTERTAINMENT TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Celine Dion cancels Catch the Waves at PinoyRadio.com! Manila, Japan concerts due to husband’s health Agence France-Presse, Associated Press, INQUIRER.net

8:00 - 8:30 pm OPM WAVES Every Sunday 8:30 - 9:00 pm MGA ALON SA ATING BUHAY ABS-CBN’s “TULONG NA” campaign wins at Panata Awards

Tulong shirts to help in the relief and rehabilitation efforts for the Celine Dion crosses her fingers as she speaks about her husband and manager, Rene victims. The campaign previously Angelil, second bout with cancer after a charity event Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in bagged gold and silver awards at the Montreal. AP Asia-Pacific Tambuli Awards 2014.

LAS VEGAS — Celine Dion her two the disease has taken a toll on her As of May 31, 2014, ABS-CBN Ling- much-awaited shows in Manila and family. kod Kapamilya Foundation, Inc. has Japan this November to care for her The Facebook post also said that spent P171.8 million on delivering husband as he battles ill health, the “it’s been a very difficult and stress- relief and rehabilitation services to superstar said Wednesday. ful time for the couple as they deal Samar, Leyte, Panay Islands, Pala- Dion said in a statement that she with the day-to-day challenges of wan, Iloilo, Antique, Aklan, and has cleared her calendar of all per- fighting this disease while trying to Northern Cebu. formances, saying she needs to fo- juggle a very active show business The rehabilitation activities that cus on her health, her husband’s schedule, and raise their three The ABS-CBN Integrated Marketing’s Zita have been implemented focus pri- health and raising their three young young children.” Aragon and Micaha Rivera at Panata Awards marily on livelihood and education, children. Inflamed throat muscles including fishing boat building, fish- ABS-CBN Corporation’s “Tulong Na, “I want to devote every ounce of my ing gear provision, fishing market Show organizers say the singer also Tabang Na, Tayo Na” campaign won strength and energy to my hus- chain development, eco-tourism, has not recovered from an illness the excellence award in the External band’s healing, and to do so it’s im- agriculture, housing, patrol boat that has inflamed her throat mus- Communications Programs for portant for me to dedicate this time provision, and passenger boat pro- cles and prevented performances in Cause Marketing category at the re- to him and to our children,” Dion vision, and school building and de- Las Vegas since July 29. cent PANAta Marketing Effective- said on her Facebook page. velopment. ness Awards. In June, Angelil stepped down as “I also want to apologize to all my ABS-CBN’s 60th anniversary cam- Dion’s manager–a position he had PANAta, organized by the Philippine fans everywhere, for inconvenienc- paign, meanwhile, was also held for more than 30 years. Association of National Advertisers ing them, and I thank them so much shortlisted in PANAta’s External (PANA), recognizes effective com- for their love and support.” Dion met Angelil at the beginning of Communications Programs- Brand munication materials based on im- her career in 1981, when she was Category. The superstar vocalist is canceling proved business results, key brand 12 and he was 38. shows that were slated until March metrics, increased employee satis- PANA, an organization that pro- 22, 2015, including gigs in Tokyo on The couple began a relationship faction and well-being, and im- motes truth in advertising, original- Nov. 18 and 19 and in Manila on when Dion was 19 and married in proved business partner relation- ly launched PANAta as a values- Nov. 29, and regular shows at The Montreal in 1994. They have three ship, among others. centric competition. This year, Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las boys, the youngest of whom are PANA opened entries to industry Vegas. twins. The “Tulong Na” campaign raised affiliates, broadcast and print media, hundreds of millions of cash and in- public relations and, non- An earlier INQUIRER report said she It was unclear how long Dion’s hia- kind donations for the victims of government organizations, and edu- is scheduled to perform on Nov. 29 tus would last. Typhoon Yolanda. Its initiatives also cational institutions with communi- at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. In the “Celine and family have requested included two sold-out and star- cations that hit targets and register same report, it was said Solaire Ho- that their privacy be respected at studded solidarity concerts at the growths. ∎ tel and Casino is rushing to finish this time,” the Facebook post said. Araneta Coliseum and the selling of the construction of its own perform- ing arts theater also in November, As word of Dion’s decision spread, packed with people on any given after another. There's a waiting list “so that Canadian pop superstar messages of encouragement popped day. The interior streets are named of expectant mothers in every clinic. Celine Dion could inaugurate it with up on social media. Mapalad, Mapagpa-raya, Matulungin, The enactment of the Reproductive a special, strictly-by-invitation per- “Family first xx we love you Celine et cetera - noble virtues of a Filipino. formance.” Health (RH) Law has seemingly not xxx,” one fan, Linda Lavoie, posted Sadly, the roads themselves are any- curbed population growth. Problems Dion’s husband, Rene Angelil, had a on the singer’s page. thing but noble in state. When it on healthcare, food, shelter and oth- cancerous tumor removed from his Fans who bought tickets for Dion’s rains, the drains get clogged and wa- er basic necessities continue to throat in December, and she said in canceled shows are eligible for re- ter overflows onto the streets. hound the country. a statement that the struggle with funds. ∎ Residents still buy water by the gal- Lupang Arenda, the once idyllic farm lons in the absence of potable water. field by the Laguna de Bay, is but a slice of the burgeoning population (Continued from page 23) holds with four families living under While basic necessities are wanting, issue. Photos by Jonathan Cellona one roof. there is an abundance of maternity ABS-CBNNEWS.COM PHILIPPINE POPULATION Eusebio Avenue, the main road that clinics. Walk a few meters and you EXPLODES TO 1 MILLION…. leads to the residential areas, is can see lying-in maternity clinics one

AUGUST 2014 27 TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Religious & Inspirational National Shrine of our Mother of Perpetual Help Young Neighbours In Action

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church St. Patrick’s Church in Toronto hosted the annual Young Neighbours in Action held July 28 to August 1. More than 50 young students 131 McCaul St, Toronto from the USA and Toronto gathered for a week of service, reflection, (416) 598 3269 prayer and fun.

WEEKLY WEDNESDAY MASS & DEVOTIONS: Father Santo Arrigo, parish priest of St. Patrick’s Church, adopted this program from USA which provides a solid, Catholic approach to ser- 7:30 am * 9:30am * 12 noon, * 2:30pm * 5:05pm * 7:00pm vice and justice that balances Scripture and Catholic social teaching, direct service, and a justice consciousness. It provides the experienc- es, skills, and learning needed to make change possible.

Fr. Santo addresses the participants and volunteers of the Young Neighbours in Action program. Asian Night. The visitors were treated to Filipino folk songs plus a demonstration of our very own Tinikling (bamboo) dance. Father Santo and some of the participants had lots of fun as they gave this Filipino Day at the Martyr’s Shrine, Midland tricky folk dance a try. Thanks to Luz Yao, Digna del Rosario, Nena Ugtojan, Teresa Laquesta and Amado Almonte. Photos by WAVES.

Yearly and traditionally on the first Saturday in August, Filipino catholic devotees from different churches and religious organizations come in bus loads to gather at the Martyr’s Shrine in Midland , Ontario for the annual Filipino Day. Together with Fr. Ben Ebcas, Chaplain, and Filipino priests and Deacons from the Filipino Archiodiocese the Holy Mass was celebrated with the Most Rev. Honesto F. Ongtioco, DD. Bishop Ontioco was appointed First Bishop of Cubao in 2003. Members of the Knights of Columbus from St. Alphonsus & OLA Chapters were on hand to assist during the mass celebration. Photos by WAVES & Mogi Mogado.

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itanggi at naka-dikit ‘yan sa there? Absolutely not.” kanyang boxing career,” To- But Koncz also hinted that lentino said on “Umagang Pacquiao’s financial troubles Kay Ganda” on Monday. were related to politics, as Pacquiao serves as the con- he insisted that their law- gressman of Sarangani and yers were working on the has indicated plans for run- cases. ning for the Philippine Sen- “In America, there’s no issue ate. of tax evasion or nothing. “Another factor,” Tolentino The major issues here are said, “despite having earned about four categories of tax enough dollars to rival the deductions,” said Koncz. Central Bank, eh may finan- “We have a tremendous ac- cial issues pa rin si Manny counting team working for Pacquiao.” us. We have great tax law- yers working for us.” Pacquiao is dealing with tax problems both at home and Tolentino admitted that it abroad, and Tolentino said was “almost scary, spine- part of the $20 million that tingling” for him to hear he is guaranteed for the Pacquiao’s plan to fight for Bradley bout will go to the two more years, but he un- Internal Revenue Service derstood why the Filipino (IRS). boxer would feel that. MANILA, Philippines – Fili- beating “Desert Storm” com- former pound-for-pound pino boxing icon Manny prehensively to win a unani- king and eight-division In a report before the fight, “Pacquiao has emerged big- Pacquiao’s political ambi- mous decision. world champion – has noth- USA Today quoted ger than boxing. He has a tion and financial problems ing left to prove, it is unlike- Pacquiao’s adviser, Michael political career tied up to his After his victory, his wife, will likely keep him from ly that he will step away Koncz, who said they won’t boxing career. He has tax Jinkee, tearfully asked the hanging up his gloves, a box- from the sport that made be surprised if the Filipino woes, and all these things “Pacman” to consider retire- ing analyst said one day af- him one of the highest-paid boxer will owe some tax are tired up to boxing,” said ment, but Pacquiao repeat- ter the “Pacman” regained athletes in the world. money after the bout. Tolentino. edly told reporters at the his WBO welterweight belt. MGM Grand that his boxing “Let’s face it: ‘Yung Manny “I estimate that we’re going “It is unfortunate that these Pacquiao exacted revenge journey will continue for at Pacquiao ay hindi lamang to owe a few million when are the factors that might on American boxer Timothy least two more years. boxer. He is a politician. this is over, but that’s not a convince him to stretch his Bradley Saturday in Las Ve- ‘Yung kanyang political ca- shock to us?” Koncz said. “Is boxing career,” he added. Boxing analyst Ed Tolentino gas (Sunday in Manila), reer, hindi nating pwedeng it going to be $18 million said that while Pacquiao – a that somebody put out

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MUSIC STAND Thank you to the followers of this page. For requests to publish the chords of your favourite OPM songs, please email at [email protected]. Mon Torralba (((((( TUNE IN EVERY SUNDAY ))))))) Babalik Ka Rin IMMIGRANTS BAND www.pinoyradio.com Gary Valenciano

Filipinos Making Waves presents Intro: (play bass in C) C G FM7 G (4X) (play bass in F) C G FM7 G (2X) 8:00 - 8:30pm (play bass in C) C G FM7 G (2X) OPM WAVES listen to the 70’s classic hits, original Pilipino music that we grew up with and Verse 1 loved. 8:30 - 9:00pm C Em7 MGA ALON NG ATING BUHAY - Kuya Saan ka man naroroon ngayon Nestor narrates life experiences of ordinary people F G/F Em Am as they go through the ups and downs of life— Saudi, Japan o Hongkong whether it be with family, on the job or with a special F G/F Em7 Am/F someone. Replays at 10pm every Wed & Fri. Babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin Dm7b5/G# G7sus Together, Forever Babalik ka rin Eb Eb/G Rico Puno Ano mang layo ang narating Ab Eb/G The original members of the IMMIGRANTS BAND - MON Intro: C(add9) | Fm/C | C(add9) | Fm/C Singapore, Australia TORRALBA, NATO BUZON, KLEIGH ABUYUAN & JUN VIDAL Ab Eb/G - will reunite on Saturday, August 23 during the opening Verse 1 ceremonies of the first-ever Taste of Manila street festi- Europe o Amerika val. . C(add9) Fm Fm7 Bb7sus-Bb7-Bb11-Bb7 My love Babalik at babalik ka rin Fm/C Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Forever you will always be my Refrain

C(add9) Martin Nievera Only love Eb Gm7 Fm/C Kay tagal mo nang nawala Intro: Am-C/G-FM7 (2x) Ab Eb/G Fm7 Bb7sus Forever you will always be my Am-G-FM7-C/E-Dm7-C/F-Gsus-G Em7 Am7 Babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin Eb Gm7 Faithful love Verse 1 D7sus D7 G7sus G G11-G7 Kay tagal mo nang nawala It's always you, you'll always be Ab Gm7 Cm7 Fm7 G7sus C Am D/F# F6 E7 Babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin Sa bawat pag-ikot ng ating buhay Verse 2 Dm7 Fm G C C G/B Verse 2 May oras kailangan na maghiwalay C(add9) Am7 C/G F C/E Am7 My love C Em7 Puso'y lumaban man, walang magagawa Fm/C Sa piling ng 'yong pinagmulan D D/F# Fm6 /G# G7sus-G Forever you will be my first and F G/F Em Am Saan ka, kailan ka muling mahahagkan C(add9) Sa iyong nakaraan C Am D/F# F6 E7 Only love F Em7 Am Magkulang man sa atin itong sandali Fm/C Babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin Dm7 Fm G C C7 For you alone I'll give my Dm7b5/G# G7sus Alam ko na tayo'y magkikitang muli Em7 Am7 Babalik ka rin F Esus E7 Am D9 Everlasting love Eb Eb/G Hanggang may umaga pa na haharapin D7sus D7 G7sus G7 G11-G7 Anumang layo ng narating Dm7 Fm6-G C I promise you, you'll always be Ab Eb/G Ikaw lang ang mamahalin Iyong maaalala Chorus Ab Eb/G Adlib: C-Am-D/F#-F6-E7 Mga dati mong kasama Dm-Fm-G-C-C-G/B C(add9) C FM7 (Em7) Fm Fm7 Bb7sus-Bb7-Bb11-Bb7 You and I will never say goodbye Babalik at babalik ka rin Verse 2 Dm7 G7sus G7 F/C-C Will never even wonder why (Repeat Refrain) Am7 C/G F C/E Am7 C E Am-Am/G Puso'y lumaban man, walang magagawa You and I will always be Fm7 Eb(add9)/G D D/F# Fm G G/A-A D7sus D7 G7sus G7 Sa nakalipas na panahon Saan ka, kailan ka muling mahahagkan Together forever G#M7 Bbsus Cm-Bb/D Eb D Bm E/G# G6 F#7 C FM7 (Em7) Sa iyong kahapon Magkulang man sa atin itong sandali You and I will never say goodbye Fm7 B Bb7sus Bb7 Em Bb6 A7 D D7 Dm G7sus G7 F/C-C Sa alaalang naghihintay sa 'yo Alam ko na tayo'y magkikitang muli Will never even wonder why G F#7sus F# Bm E9b5 C E Am-Am/G (Repeat Refrain 3 steps higher: F#) Hanggang may umaga pa na haharapin You and I will always be Em Bb6 A7 D Bm-Bb6-A7-D Dm G11 G7 F# F#M9 Ikaw lang ang mamahalin Together forever Kay tagal mo nang nawala C - Fm/C – C - Fm/C B/F# Bbm7 G#m7 C#7sus In love Babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin F# F#M9 " Repeat Verse 1 Kay tagal mo nang nawala Without music, life B/F# Bbm7 G#m7 C#7sus Repeat Chorus replace last two lines Babalik ka rin, babalik would be a mistake." F# F#M9 B/F#

At babalik ka rin - Friedrich Nietzsche Dm G11 G7 G11-G7 F# F#M9 B/Eb pause Together Forever At babalik ka rin C – Fm/C - C F# Love At babalik ka rin

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ENTERTAINMENT TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] A new look at Piolo Pascual in upcoming 'E!' special because he has nothing to expect. sions. The often guarded Piolo lets viewers into a look at his life in the special airing in September “I just went for it. I don’t know what to “I cannot shelter him. If you try to pro- expect. I said a mouthful, I don’t know tect him, how will he learn? ’Cause that’s Alexa Villano what is going to come out. Let us just how you learn, through your own mis- see. But I did it anyway because what is takes,” he said. and is now seen on ABS-CBN's prime- there to hide. What else could I share? I time series Hawak Kamay. “At least when you fall, there’s a reason guess there are just some things that for you to get up, be a better person, and But behind his success are also the in- they want to know more about me from become wiser.” trigues, rumors and challenges he's bat- their research and so I just answered,” tling, both past and present. His break- Piolo told reporters during the formal Going international up with actress KC Concepcion was sub- announcement of the E! Special last July Although he has said that he’s extremely ject to much speculation, as well as his 31. satisfied with his career, Piolo is not sexuality. From the parting of his tan- A trailer of the show premiering Sep- closing his doors to the prospects of dem with actress Judy Ann Santos to tember was shown to the press. Piolo going international once the show airs. letting his son In igo enter the business, said he has not seen the edited docu- Asked if there is a pressure on being the he's been through quite a lot. mentary, so he does not know what his second solo Filipino to be featured on E!, Now for the first time on television, Pio- co-stars and family said about him. Piolo said it is “more than the pressure, lo is allowing the cameras into his pri- its a privilege.” The often guarded Piolo also shared vate life as E! News presents an Asian some sentiments with the press about “As long as I have time for it... this is Special on the country’s formidable his son In igo, whom he informed has what I do. If there are doors that open, leading man. made it to the boy band auditions. those are opportunities so why not." For many days, the cameras document- “I guess it's being present, not physically No word yet if he will be promoting the ed Piolo’s every move – from shooting but in every decision he has to make. show in the region, but Piolo said he is the movie, his work in ABS-CBN, spend- You’re always available and always keep scheduled to go to Singapore in Septem- ing time with his son to his other daily that line open and I guess that he’s ber. activities. Interviews with some of his co growing, we’re able to level with each -stars and family members are also in- As for his much talked about love life, PIOLO ON E! The actor is the second Fili- other,” the actor said about bringing up cluded in the documentary. Piolo said that time will come when he pino to be featured in the E! News Asia his son. will prioritize family. For now, it is all Special after Anne Curtis. Photo courtesy Why Piolo? of E! News Although he has requested the press not about work. But given a chance to meet In a press release, Christine Fellowes, to interview In igo for the time being, he the girl of his dreams, for as long as she Managing Director of Universal Net- admitted to being surprised when he MANILA, Philippines – If you're into is herself, that is all that matters. works International, Asia Pacific said saw his video clip at the FAMAS Awards. showbiz, it's a pretty safe bet that you As for his other dream, the actor said he that Piolo is perfect for their next fea- know of Piolo Pascual. An actor, singer, “I was definitely more surprised to see still wants to explore the world. ture after Anne Curtis and the Gutierrez movie producer, and father, “Papa P,” as that he was definitely comfortable than family. “I want to go to South Africa. I want to he is called in the industry, has proven uncomfortable doing this kind of stuff… go to Antarctica, go to so many places. I his bankability in television and movies, “A household name in the Philippines, and when the Sunlife offer came along, want to be in Europe for a couple of having starred in the recent hit movie Piolo’s personality, gravitas, and com- he was so comfortable doing the scene. I months. Go to Egypt... I love going Starting All Over Again with Toni Gon- pelling life story are a perfect fit for E!,” guess its in the blood, you got to let him zaga and Iza Calzado. she said. be.” around.” – Rappler.com He is also known for his winning perfor- Known to keep mum about his personal He also said that he lets In igo be inde- E! News Asia Special: Piolo Pascual prem- mances in Dekada '70 and On The Job, life, Piolo said he decided to open up pendent, allowing him to make his deci- ieres on September 28, 9pm on E! DANIEL AND KATHRYN HEADLINES TORONTO'S MAGICAL NIGHT

Kathryn, John, Marcelito, and Kim will have a For Ticket reservations, please contact the memorable chance to see their favorite stars in following designated ticket outlets: person, take photos together and get their auto- GREATER TORONTO graphs. The much-awaited concert will treat the fans an once-in-a-lifetime experience to watch Alegado Skin Care 647-349-1270 them perform live in Toronto. Asian Core 416-510-2940; Baker’s Best 416-291-2122 The Meet & Greet will be held at Rembrandt Ban- Banahaw Food Mart (Laila) 416-751-0848 quet Halls, 930 Progress Avenue, Toronto on BM Oriental & Variety Store 647-436-5885 Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. Coco Banana 905-370-1856 Ticket prices are $118 (VIP), $98, $78, and DGA Filipino Store 416-256-2893 $58. Meet & Greet tickets are $35 including Filipino N Toronto 416-780-0015 dinner. Due to limited space, only VIP ticket FV Foods (Noemi) 647-351-1853 holders are allowed to purchase Meet & Greet Kapamilya Foods 416-534-0269 tickets. Hurry and get your VIP tickets now and Keelson Variety Store & Salon 416-398-2379 be part of the Meet & Greet session with Daniel, Manila Hair Studio 416-636-6046 Kathryn, John, Pomoy and Kim Chiu! Marcy Fine Foods 416-499-4850

For more information, regarding ticket reserva- MISSISSAUGA tions and sponsorships please call: Neneng (647- Philippine teenage king and queen Daniel Padilla 401-5818, Rene (647-995-1746), Clarisse (416) and Kathryn Bernardo lead an array of A & K Filipino Store 905-282-0281 939-8594, Elvie (416) 856-9401, or email: Cine Suerte 905-566-8953 ABS-CBN stars in their latest show in Toronto, [email protected], IRemit 647-932-4942 October 24, 2014. [email protected]. Somethin’ Sweet 4 U (Terry Fox) 905-567-0100

Known as Kathniel (for Kathryn and Daniel), they Visa/Mastercard or bank deposit will be accepted. are the Philippine's hottest young stars who draw BRAMPTON thousands and thousands of crowds with their For your On-line reservation, please visit: legions of fans. Jo-Leah’s Golden Harvest 905-874-8119 http://onemagicalnight. jrementertainment.com; Orcel Asian Cuisine 905-450-7569 J&J1 Productions is happy to bring to Toronto http://omn.jrementertainment.com;or Daniel Padilla (Philippine Teen King), Kathryn HAMILTON Bernardo (Philippine Teen Queen) John Lapus, www.jrementertainment.com Marcelito Pomoy, and Kim Chiu in a show entitled The Queen Elizabeth Theatre (QET) is accessible Margie Bueno 905-923-8685 “One Magical Night”, to be held on Friday, Octo- by public transit (TTC and Go Transit). QET is lo- ber 24, 2014, 8:00 p.m. at Queen Elizabeth Thea- cated on the grounds of the Exhibition Place. ST. CATHARINES/NIAGARA FALLS tre, CNE Grounds. Transportation is easy by public transit (TTC and Marlou Tiro 289-213-1276 GO train) or by car. Parking spaces are available VIP tickets are selling like hotcakes, including Meet and Greet tickets, as excited fans of Daniel, and there are 8,000 paid parking spaces on site. Waves News Staff

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