Liberals form majority government A month before the elections, there was no clue whether or not the PQ government would win a majority government that Pauline Marois had hoped for. At the beginning, the PQ was ahead in the polls which gave pro-federalists something to worrry about. But things started changing quickly when Dr. Philippe Couillard started on a consistent campaign by focusing on the economy and warning people about the referendum if the PQ wins. The polls consistently predicted a Liberal majority win and they were right. The following are the resullts of the April 7, 2014 election The Liberals took 70 seats in the 125 seat National Assembly, the Parti Québécois 30, the Coalition Avenir Québec 22 and Québec Solidaire three. The Liberals entered this election campaign as the official opposition, but battled back from a public backlash and integrity questions See Page 4 Liberals win majority Quebec Liberal leader Philippe Couillard and his wife Suzanne Pilote take the stage after winning the provincial election Do you know this Monday April 7, 2014 (CTV News photo) boy? Please let him call number below. Noy calls for humility, sacrifice

MANILA, APRIL 21, 2014 (PHILSTAR) By Delon Porcalla - President Aquino yesterday called on the public to be humble and sacrifice for the greater good as he wished everyone a peaceful and significant observance of Holy Week. “Let us not forget that practicing humility, concern for others and rightful acts should not only be done during the Holy Week. Reflections and prayers prepare us for a lifetime of emulating the life of Jesus Christ,” Aquino said in Filipino. Job Ryan Baland Romero He said “Jesus laid down his Please call Maria who found your card - 514-578-7620 See Page 4 President Aquino

www.filipinostar.org 2 The North American Filipino Star April 2014 Prof. Irwin Cotler MP receives inaugural Romeo Dallaire Human Rights Leadership Award from Concordia University's Montreal Spring - a time for change to be Institute on Genocide Studies (MIGS) more positive and optimistic During normal times, it seems that can even make us happier. I think it easy to be positive but when many is worth a try to change bad behavior things go wrong, it is almost impossible simply by finding the good in each one. to do so. It is one of the things easier Hopefully, this new way of thinking may said than done. Many psychologists encourage others to do the same. advocate having a positive attitude even Political problems may no longer exist about bad experiences. Not only do that usually split up groups and create they build one’s character but they also hostilities among former associates and teach lessons that could not be learned friends. In spite of the existence of many in any other way. associations, we may find a way to Recently, I have listened to a channel all their energies and efforts speaker from a meditation center that towards a project that will attract them to reinforced my personal philosophy do. Perhaps, doing a spring cleaning in about being positive and optimistic. He the community parks and streets may said that everyone has many thoughts appeal to everyone. which can be classified into four types: After hearing common remarks positive, negative, practical and about people’s negativity for so long, we wasteful. Negative thoughts produce now need to focus on their positive side. anxiety, sadness, anger, frustrations, and It is about time we recognize that most many other unpleasant feelings. people are good by nature although Practical thoughts are those that we sometimes we may find an odd person Professor Irwin Cotler (left) receiving the award from Professor Frank Chalk, MIGS Director who is not. We need not go far in finding need to do, but if we always think of On April 23, the National Day prosecution (the Desire Munyaneza them to the exclusion of other things, an example of how good people can be. The historical magnitude of the of Remembrance & Action on Mass case) under Canada’s War Crimes and they become wasteful thoughts. These Atrocities, Concordia University’s Crimes Against Humanity Act – which two types of thoughts were not damages caused by the typhoon Haiyan Montreal Institute on Genocide Studies he had spearheaded through elaborated upon as much as positive mobilized thousands of our fellow (MIGS) marked the 20th anniversary of Parliament as an MP – for war crimes, thoughts - what they are and how they citizens to help out in every way they the Rwandan genocide. crimes against humanity and genocide can make you feel happy and satisfied.. could. They did all kinds of activities to Although I have already been raise funds like holding a talent concert, The Honorable Irwin Cotler, in Rwanda. exposed to the idea of positive doing zumba, and cultural shows to help MP and former Minister of Justice and The award was presented to psychology that I learned from another their fellow citizens who are victims of Attorney General of Canada, Emeritus Cotler by MIGS Director, Concordia course before, I cannot claim that I have the typhoon. They proved that they all Professor of Law at McGill University, Prof. Frank Chalk, who lauded Cotler always succeeded in shutting out have that innate goodness which was honoured with the inaugural as a human rights hero. negative thoughts like being angry when naturally emerges from within when the Roméo Dallaire Award for Human Howard Liebman someone has offended me. I thought it need comes to make use of it. Rights Leadership. Chief of staff / Chef de cabinet is just normal human behavior to get We are quite proud to say that Cotler gave the keynote Hon. Irwin Cotler, P.C., O.C. / c.p., o.c. upset when other people treat us Filipinos are known world wide as ideal address on Lessons of the Rwandan Member of Parliament for Mount Royal unfairly. For a minute, I thought it would workers and they are welcome to work Genocide For Our Time, includiCotler / Député de Mont-Royal be difficult to behave as if nothing anywhere and everywhere in any field. noted that when asked at the time why happened if someone is rude and Many employers want to hire them he was leaving his law professorship at 316 - 4770, avenue Kent critical. But as I listened closely to the because they are hardworking, honest, McGill and his human rights work to Montréal (Québec) explanation, I began to realize that reliable and loyal. Moreover, our fellow run for Parliament, he said, one word: citizens have always been volunteers in maybe, this new idea if practiced in our “Rwanda; If such atrocities were ever Canada H3W 1H2 many organizations, both young and daily life may empower us to be aware of to break out again, I wanted to be there Téléphone / Telephone: +1 (514) 283- old. Youth volunteers are found in sports more important things in life. If we to combat it and bring the perpetrators 0171 remain calm and in control, we will have clubs, university student unions and other extra-curricular activities while to justice.” Télécopieur / Telecopier: +1 (514) 283- peace and harmony within ourself. The As it happened, Cotler became 2407 speaker cited the disadvantage of being retired people work for soup kitchens, homes for the aged and hospitals. There the founding chair of the Save Darfur upset when people make you angry Parliamentary Coalition when mass Courriel / Email : because it is like giving others the power seems to be no generation gap as far as atrocities broke out in Darfur and as [email protected] over you. There is a better alternative to volunteerism is concerned. What Minister of Justice & Attorney General this reaction - stay focused on finding motivates people is love of service to of Canada, presided over the Site web / Website : irwincotler.ca something good which will make you others. This Spring is probably the right deportation of Leon Mugesera to Twitter: @IrwinCotler feel calm and stable. @HowardLiebman On the other hand, I realize that time to start being positive and we may Rwanda for his incitement to genocide. finding something good in each of our find this to be a way of life that is both He also initiated the first fellow citizens may sound unrealistic and good for our health, mentally and impractical. It is perhaps easier to keep physically. Thank you for continuing to watch our old ways, but then if we do, we will never find out that there is a better way Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi MABUHAY MONTREAL TV on Videotron Channel 16/616 HD and Bell Fibe 216/1216 HD every Friday at 7 PM

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After November typhoon The storm was followed by a devastated their small island, children large-scale international relief effort are taught the sport as a way to cope which included hundreds of millions of Children in the Philippine dollars in donations as well as many island of Bantayan play soccer with humanitarian aid teams sent to the Israeli instructors from the Mifalot country, among them an Israeli organization (Photo credit: Youtube medical team. screen capture) Almost six months later, the Children wearing soccer uniforms playing on the field in Bantayan Island. An Israeli organization that region – Bantayan included — is still local children in focus, using soccer as the island they don’t know soccer at seeks to educate and promote recovering, and rebuilding efforts a type of occupational therapy. all,” he said. disadvantaged youth through soccer is continue. And so the Israeli team found Another activist, Yishai Yagol, helping residents of an island in the “The parents here are entirely itself in Bantayan, a small island hard- said the group’s genuine desire to Philippines deal with the trauma of in survival mode,” activist Roy Sivan hit by the storm, with a population of interact and play with the children Typhoon Haiyan. told Channel 10. “And this leaves the just over 100,000 people. immediately won them over. “Children Channel 10 news reported children here loitering around the Sivan said the team was are children – anywhere. And we just Saturday that four activists with Mifalot: island with nothing to do.” surprised by the locals’ lack of have to reach them,” he said. Education and Society Enterprises Mifalot has a history of 15 knowledge of the game, although The team has proved very came to work at the disaster-struck years working with endangered youth basketball is very popular there. “In popular with the local youth. island of Bantayan in March, teaching in Israel. In recent years it has most of the world, soccer is a sport that “I love them and they love me locals to play the game which, developed programs to treat children comes from poverty, really, from and they love each other much more“ surprisingly, virtually no one in in disaster-struck regions, which they the…struggling neighborhoods, from as a result of the experience, Yagol Bantayan had ever heard of. have implemented in Haiti and Africa. the most difficult places,” Sivan said. said. “I didn’t do anything special. I just Typhoon Haiyan struck the As most aid efforts But in the Philippines, he said, the came with a ball, broken English and Philippine archipelago in November. It concentrate on rebuilding game is considered an “elitist sport.” that’s enough,” he joked. devastated the region, killing at least infrastructure and homes, the Israeli “Our goal here is to teach 6,000 people and leaving over 600,000 group aims to put the well-being of them a little soccer, because here on affidavit. Napoles added that she ‘Ping” Lacson disclosed that in March “followed up the releases” with another this year, Jimmy Napoles, husband of NEWS EDITORIALS ranking DBM official. Janet, gave him documents and a list of Yet another Palace factotum lawmakers who allegedly received was also mentioned in her affidavit. kickbacks from ghost projects funded by Corruption is not invincible after all Wrote Napoles, “[Name of the Palace PDAF. Lacson said the number of official] is one of my contacts in senators included in the list could In her signed affidavit, Napoles narrated By Dr. Dante A. Ang, Chairman Malacañang and who was introduced to constitute a quorum. With the Senate Emeritus me by [name of a Public Relations having 24 members, at least 13 are The Manila Times practitioner]. We casually know each needed to make a quorum. other.” She said she “talks” to the PR Napoles: Senator, former DAR chief, ex- guy “for advice every now and then.” But Senate President Franklin Drilon DA Usec taught me the ropes cautioned against using the Napoles list Napoles Some 11 senators belonging to the to attack the chamber. administration and opposition were also Napoles implicated in the Napoles affidavit. “If the list is supported by credible documentary evidence, please go In yesterday’s papers, Janet Lim- IIn that same affidavit, the jailed ahead. Pero kung listahan lang naman, Napoles, primary suspect in the P10- businesswoman recounted that she met siguro naman pag-ingatan naman natin billion PDAF scam, insisted that she was one of the three senators indicted by the ang institusyon ng Senado [But if it’s just not the brains behind it and pointed Ombudsman in a social function and a mere list, I believe we should preserve the roles the “brains” had played in the instead to another. that she followed up on the status of the the Senate as an institution],” he said in PDAF scam, the source told The Manila documents with his Chief of Staff. a news briefing also on Thursday. Her lawyer, Bruce Rivera, said “she is Times on Thursday. not the most guilty.” That being the Napoles, according to the source, Drilon insisted that every testimony The three (a leading senator and case, she can qualify as a state witness, decided to come out in the open and should be backed up by evidence and prominent member of the Liberal Party, Rivera added. name names when the people whom that the best evidence is the document an Agriculture undersecretary and an she considered friends abandoned her. itself. erstwhile secretary of the Department of Whether she is “not the most guilty” She was blaming them for her having Agrarian Reform or DAR) “are my and, therefore, qualified to be a state contracted urinary tract infection (UTI), The senator also expressed confidence mentors. They instructed me about the witness, is for the Sandiganbayan to “kasi marumi ang facilities [because the that his name is not on the Napoles list procedures and taught me the process decide. facilities in Santa Rosa are dirty],” he because, according to him, not a single of how to undertake the PDAF cycle,” explained. Napoles was being held at centavo of his PDAF went to any the source quoting Napoles said. The Sandiganbyan picks from a list of Fort Santo Domingo in Santa Rosa City, questionable non-government possible state witnesses given by the Laguna, until she underwent major organization (NGO). “The former DAR secretary and the Ombudsman. surgery in a government hospital on current Agriculture undersecretary who Tuesday. “I wish to say once more that insofar as is related to a senator were in constant Ironically, there may be some truth to I am concerned, my name is not and communications with me,” Napoles Napoles’ statement that she was not the She had asked “them” for help in will never be [on ] any list because I mastermind of the massive theft of the added. securing a hospital arrest for her and a have not assigned a single peso of my P10-billion Priority Development transfer of venue. Both requests were Some Malacañang officials were not PDAF to any NGO of Mrs. Janet Assistance Fund (PDAF). denied by the courts. Napoles then spared either. A ranking official of the Napoles” he said. decided to go public and talked to the Department of Budget and Management The “brains” are three highly prominent government to reveal what she knows of (DBM) is alleged to have taught Napoles http://www.manilatimes.net/they-were- government officials who had advised the theft of the government funds, the the ropes. “[Name of DBM official] was my-mentors/91638/ Napoles on the intricacies of fund source said. releases, according to a highly reliable the one who taught me how to follow the procedures at the DBM in order to source who requested anonymity. On Thursday, former senator Panfilo expedite the releases of the funds,” said the source quoting from the Napoles www.filipinostar.org 4 The North American Filipino Star April 2014

From Page 1 - President Aquino life to save us” and accepted the Star candidates shine punishment and ridicule heaped on Media mogul Pierre Karl him. Péladeau won his seat in the riding of The President said Jesus Saint-Jérôme, taking the seat for the Christ’s unconditional love should Parti Québécois at the expense of the inspire people to continue to tread the CAQ. right path. Two of the Liberal stars — There is always hope for a Gaétan Barrette, who swapped from better tomorrow, Aquino noted, saying the CAQ to the Liberals this election, this should guide those facing ordeals. and Hélène David, sister of Québec He said that with the Solidaire spokeswoman Françoise government pushing for vital reforms in David — also won in their respective line with its “tuwid na Daan (straight ridings. Pierre Karl Péladeau wins seat path)” policy, it is inevitable that trials for PQ? are encountered. The PQ's Léo Bureau-Blouin, He urged the people to be Parti Quebecois Minister Bernard Drainville listens as women's rights activist the youngest MNA in Quebec's history ready to do their share of sacrifice Janette Bertrand speaks during a conference. and a star of the student movement, is trailing in his race in the Laval-des- because in the end, all their efforts will public backlash and integrity questions around the referendum and cultural Rapides riding. bear fruit. that saw the province elect its first Parti issues, the former neurosurgeon and Across Quebec, a total of 814 At home or Malacañang? Québécois minority government in the his team convinced Quebecers that candidates were running for election Meanwhile, Aquino said he will fall of 2012. the “vraies affaires,” or real issues, and 6,012,440 people were registered spend the Lenten season either at their The election itself, called early that mattered most to the province to vote. ancestral home in Quezon City or at by the PQ with majority hopes in sight, were the economy and jobs. This was the second time Malacañang. was a gamble from the start — and it's The Liberals took an early Quebecers have gone to the polls in Aquino said he will likely be one the party lost. lead in the popular vote, with about 41 the past 19 months. accompanied by his sisters in today’s Pauline Marois, who lost her per cent, a gain of 10 percentage Quebec election 2014: 5 things to Visita Iglesia, and they will celebrate own seat in her Charlevoix–Côte-de- points over 2012. watch Easter Sunday together after hearing Beaupré riding, stepped down as party The PQ took about 25 per Quebec election 2014: Ridings to mass. leader during an emotional concession cent, a drop of seven percentage watch on election night During Holy Week last year, speech in front of her supporters. points from 2012. Marois triggered the election Aquino stayed at Bahay Pangarap in It was a clear message from The Coalition Avenir Québec on March 5 when it became clear that Malacañang – his official residence Quebec voters that economic stability captured about 23 per cent, down four the Liberals and CAQ would not since July 2010. was more important than lingering percentage points. support her minority government's questions about the party's integrity. Québec Solidaire took about budget. And, that the population didn't want the seven per cent of the popular vote, up From Page 1 - Liberals win majority Marois took a risk calling the divisive politics that emerged as a one point from the last election. election only 18 months into her party's that saw the province elect its first Parti result of the PQ's proposed secular mandate, hoping the PQ could pull out Québécois minority government in the values charter. Other party leaders of its position as a minority government fall of 2012. At his victory rally in his home CAQ Leader François Legault and persuade Quebecers to give them The election itself, called early riding of Roberval, Couillard promised and Québec Solidaire co- a majority mandate. by the PQ with majority hopes in sight, that he would serve as the premier of all spokesperson Françoise David were However, the Liberals put up a was a gamble from the start — and it's Quebecers. both re-elected. significant fight, polling higher than the one the party lost. 'I respect this democratic PQ for the better part of half of the Pauline Marois, who lost her "We should all focus on what choice, but I do hope that you will join campaign. own seat in her Charlevoix–Côte-de- brings us together. What unites us our party in growing numbers in the The PQ’s campaign focused Beaupré riding, stepped down as makes us stronger. Let us say together months and the years to come to build largely on identity politics. However, party leader during an emotional with passion, 'Nous sommes tous ?fier a real alternative to the Liberals," when the tactic skewed too close to the concession speech in front of her d'être Québécois.'" Legault told supporters gathered in sovereignty question, some voters Repentigny. pulled away. "We need you to build a At the centre of its platform was stronger and more prosperous the secular charter legislation, which Quebec, which includes all its would bar public-sector workers from citizens.'' wearing overt religious symbols. Quebec's chief electoral office The legislation is popular reported a voter turnout of almost 63 outside urban centres such as Montreal per cent as of 8:20 p.m. ET. and Quebec City. However, it has been More than a million met with fierce opposition by some Quebecers cast votes in the advance school boards, health-care institutions polls. and municipalities. (CBC News) Liberals react to Quebec win Prominent Liberals in the rest of Canada were quick to offer their congratulations to their Quebec colleagues. Federal Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau issued a statement that emphasized the result showed Quebecers have priorities above sovereignty. "Today, Quebecers voted for a better economy, instead of a third Parti Quebecois leader Pauline Marois looks on as Pierre Karl Peladeau gestures At a fish market, look into the referendum, by electing Philippe during a press conferemce. (national post news) crab barrel,They never have to Couillard as their new premier and giving the Quebec Liberal Party a put a lid on it because if one crab supporters. This was the party's first strong mandate to address the real starts to crawl out, the others will Nineteen months after they were election with Couillard at the helm. The issues in the province," the statement grab him and pull him down ousted from power, the Liberals in former MNA briefly left politics before reads. That’s what negative peer Quebec will form the province's next returning to the party's leadership race Ontario Liberal Leader and majority government. pressure does. in 2013,, Premier Kathleen Wynne offered her Ben Carson The Liberals entered this Capitalizing on PQ missteps congratulations on Twitter. election campaign as the official opposition, but battled back from a www.filipinostar.org APRIL 2014 The North American Filipino Star 5

The Philippines — a destination for beauty vacation

The Philippines, known as the shopping, and friendlyhospitable pearl of the orient, is a beautiful people. country that attracts many tourists from As tourism is responsible for around the world. It is famous for its bringing in a huge amount of revenue long stretch of white sand beaches, to the country, the Philippinesshould

Most common reason is the fact that foreigners can find cheaper • Facilities are of international and quality medical services abroad, standards – providing a variety of where often the price of surgery plus procedures ranging from cosmetic the plane ticket and stay are cheaper treatments to high risk surgeries. than the price of surgery alone at home. In addition, a medical travel • Staff are friendly and highly allows tourists to visit and experience qualified. unique locations to relax and rehabilitate such as healing springs, • English is widely spoken as it baths, and muds. is considered a second language in the More recently, face and body Philippines. reshaping has been a booming market The Philippines offers a patient in the medical tourism field, and friendly locale, where one can take Southeast Asia is often the place to get pleasure in the natural beauty of the it done. Korea alone had 81,789 foreign surroundings and also enjoy the visitors in 2010 that came for medical benefits of spa treatments and procedures, which brought in a massages at many resorts. revenue of US$703 million to the Thus, if you want to tweak your country. nose, melt some fats, fix your sagging There are several reasons why skin or adjust your hairline, the the Philippines could become the new Philippines is an affordable destination majestic waterfalls, ancient rice also promote its medical tourism. destination of choice for medical where you can have the best of health terraces, and coral reefs teeming with Medical tourism is becoming a tourism as given below: care services and cosmetic procedures diverse aquatic life. A travel to the growing trend worlwide as thousands while indulging in the natural beauty of Philippines will help you experience a of people travel outside their home •The Philippines offer its islands. rich culture, tasty exotic cuisine, country each year to undergo excellent treatment at affordable prices. enchanting tourist spots, affordable cosmetic procedures abroad. (unlit) travels into space on a Russian and Inclusion) Could “the astronaut workout” be the next Proton rocket as part of the Sochi torch relay Media contacts: training trend? 2001 – U.S. astronauts Susan Linda Guerry: 514-771-1647 Helms and Jim Voss spend nine hours Jaggi Singh: 438-933-7654 skeleton,” Hadfield has said, of the (NC) On Earth, it would already rearranging space station module parts – e-mail: accelerated bone-loss that happens on be the next workout craze. Months after his to this day, it is still the longest spacewalk [email protected] modern space missions. videos of science experiments and in history April 28, 2014, Montreal -- The To help make-up for this, everyday tasks such as shaving, brushing 2007 – NASA's Suni Williams runs Collectif éducation sans frontières astronauts on the International Space teeth and making a sandwich in space the Boston Marathon from the International (Education For All Collective) is organizing Station are required to exercise two hours took off, Chris Hadfield's YouTube clips Space Station; in 2012 she becomes the a press point and gathering tomorrow - a day. During their workout, ISS crew have about health and exercise have quietly first person to complete a triathlon in Tuesday, April 29 at 10am - to urgently their choice of a stationary bike, a micro-g gained their own devoted fan following. space demand that all non-status children be treadmill, or a one-of-a-kind resistance From pumping iron and running 2013 – Canadian Chris Hadfield allowed access to Quebec’s primary and machine that simulates training with to simply sleep, Hadfield's workout videos premieres “the Hadfield Shake” – an secondary schools for free. weights. have gotten more than 3.6 million views on orbital exercise “music video” which gets The new Cabinet ministers for the And astronauts don't just flop on the Canadian Space Agency's YouTube almost half a million views on the Ministry of Education (Yves Bolduc from the couch when they're not in space. An channel. Canadian Space Agency's YouTube Quebec City) and the newly named example training day to prepare for a Not only are people watching channel Ministry of Immigration, Diversity and mission might involve a jog, work with a with interest as astronauts exercise, some The Education For All Inclusion (Kathleen Weil from Notre-Dame- medicine ball, pull-ups, box jumps, and a are even copying those space voyagers' de-Grace in Montreal) have been series of sprints. Collective demands that the training routines. To date, over 24,000 appointed, and the Education for All While it's not a program you can Quebec government act people have participated in NASA collective is demanding that they act buy on DVD or Blu-ray (yet) training like an urgently to ensure that all non- astronaut Mike Hopkins' “Train like an urgently to ensure that another school year astronaut could be an Earthly new way to status children can attend astronaut” program. isn’t lost to non-status children. shoot for the stars. So why work-out like a space primary and secondary school “Quebec is a shameful exception For more on how astronauts cadet? For one thing, astronauts train as if Collective members and allies to when it comes to allowing non-status kids exercise: http://www.asc- their lives depend on it: To stay alert and gather at the NDG offices of the new to attend primary and secondary school,” csa.gc.ca/eng/astronauts/living- useful during the strains of launch, re-entry Quebec Minister of Immigration, Diversity states Linda Guerry, a researcher and exercising.asp and spacewalks, career astronauts need and Inclusion, Kathleen Weil member of the Collectif éducation sans Top 5 space exercise feats to be in good physical shape. frontières. 1971 – Apollo astronaut Alan They also need to exercise just to Press Point Guerry adds: “For comparison, Shepard hits two golf balls on the Moon keep their muscles and bones from date: Tuesday, April 29 non-status kids in the United States, (using a 6 iron head attached to a soil shrinking. Without having to 'fight' against time: 10am France and Canadian cities like Toronto sample scoop handle) gravity, humans can lose 1-2 per cent of location: 5252, de Maisonneuve Ouest can attend school for free.” their bone mass every month. 1976, 2013 – The Olympic flame (métro Vendôme) is “transmitted” as a series of electric “From the moment you get into (at the constituency office of the new See Page 14 Non-status children space, you are literally peeing out your pulses from a Greek satellite to Canada for Quebec Minister of Immigration, Diversity the Montreal Games; the Olympic torch 6 The North American Filipino Star April 2014 addressing their carbon footprints? -- national park, national wildlife refuge or larger numbers of people with less Billy A., Oakland, CA national marine sanctuary systems. environmental impact. Another 141 are managed by state Earth Day Network has already Long criticized for its lack of agencies, 19 are managed at the mobilized a network of partners on the commitment to sustainability—from territorial level, and nine are managed ground in strategically placed cities and supporting the dangerous mining by public/private partnerships. NOAA towns around the world to organize of precious resources and exploiting reports that efforts to incorporate grassroots efforts to improve local factory workers to powering its data Marine Reserves into existing coastal codes, ordinances and policies that will centers with energy derived from coal and ocean management plans are help cities become models for and not taking back products for occurring in many states, including in sustainability, but participation of the wider public is crucial to making the recycling—Apple has really worked on the Florida Keys, where the Tortugas Green Cities campaign a success. The turning things around over the past Ecological Reserve prohibits the taking Green Cities section of Earth Day couple of years. Indeed, just this past E - The Environmental Magazine of marine life and prohibits vessel Network’s website features a series of in- month the company announced that 94 discharges, and in California’s Channel depth tool kits designed to educate the percent of its corporate facilities and Dear EarthTalk: I heard the term Islands and along parts of the public about key elements of the 100 percent of its data centers now “underwater wilderness” recently. What Oregon coast, where Marine Reserve campaign and serves as the locus of operate on power from renewable does it refer to? designations have been effective in organizing around Earth Day 2014. By sources. bringing back fish stocks. making such resources freely available, Environmentalists first took -- Melissa Cook, via e-mail Marine Reserve designation may Earth Day Network hopes to spur notice that serious change was afoot at be a U.S. term, but Australia, New Zealand individuals to take civic action by signing “Underwater wilderness” is a and the U.K. all have their own form of Apple in May 2013 when the company petitions, sending letters to policymakers brought in former Obama term sometimes used to describe so- Marine Reserves, and countries in and organizing more events. Environmental Protection Agency called Marine Reserves, a type of Southeast Asia, Africa and Europe are Some of the ways to get working to establish similarly protections. (EPA) administrator Lisa Jackson to Marine Protected Area (MPA) where involved and raise awareness in your Meanwhile, the international environmental head its corporate environmental offshore drilling and mining are not local community about Earth Day itself group Greenpeace wants to establish initiative. Since then, the company has allowed and fishing is either heavily marine reserves in international waters not and the need to green our cities include: restricted or banned altogether. Marine hosting a talk for co-workers or unveiled plans showing how its new subject to any one country’s rules and corporate headquarters—currently Reserves, which occur in both tropical regulations. community members on the topic and temperate waters, typically have CONTACTS: NRDC, www.nrdc.org; of local sustainability initiatives; starting a large amounts of biodiversity and are NOAA’s National Marine Protected Areas farmers’ market; organizing a day of tree important to protect because they play Center, www.mpa.gov; planting, park or beach clean-up, or an a keyrole in rebuilding depleted fish eco-fair; and leading a recycling drive to populations and revitalizing wider Dear EarthTalk: What’s going on with collect as much metal, plastic and glass ocean ecosystems. Earth Day this year and how can I get as possible. Schools can register with “Research shows that involved? Earth Day Network and get access to many student-friendly resources, protected ocean areas harbor more -- Christine B., Boston, MA including an interactive Ecological fish, bigger fish, healthier habitat and This coming April 22 will mark Footprint Quiz and environmentally- more diverse life than unprotected the 44th annual celebration of Earth Day, and the focus this year will be green themed lesson plans tailored to the areas,” reports the Natural Resources needs of different grade levels from Defense Council (NRDC). “And these cities. “As the world’s population migrates to cities, and as the bleak reality kindergarten through high school. safe havens have a spillover effect, as College students can work with dining abundant marine life begins to of climate change becomes increasingly clear, the need to create sustainable services to start a composting program Having brought in former Obama EPA populate waters beyond the borders administrator Lisa Jackson to head its communities is more important than or switch over to reusable plates and of the reserve.” NRDC adds that Marine environmental initiatives, Apple Computer ever,” reports Earth Day Network, the flatware or start a competition between Reserves will become even more has a new corporate headquarters under Seattle-based non-profit that helps classes or residence halls to reduce important as the ocean is stressed by construction in Cupertino, California that coordinate Earth Day celebrations and waste and electricity use. both climate change and ocean Those looking to initiate just will use 30 percent less energy than an serves as a clearinghouse for related equivalent conventional building, and has acidification, an ongoing lowering of information and resources. The group participate in an Earth Day event need the ph of the seas caused by look no further than Earth Day taken steps to decrease the material hopes to galvanize the support f more required to produce its iPhones, iPads, iPods absorption of carbon dioxide Network’s website, where a than a billion people across 192 and Macs. The new iPad Air, pictured here, comprehensive database of Earth Day emissions. countries this Earth Day for increasing uses a third less material overall by weight While the actual area covered the sustainability and reducing the events around the world is updated daily. than the original iPad. Credit: Sean by Marine Reserves is small, their carbon footprints of urban areas Even better, keep in mind that every day MacEntee, courtesy Flickr contribution to marine biodiversity is is Earth Day and the planet—and important. The U.S.’s 223 Marine generations to come— will benefit from under construction in Cupertino, Reserves make up just 3.1 percent of every positive action you take. California—will use 30 percent less its waters and only eight percent CONTACT: Earth Day Network, energy than an equivalent conventional www.earthday.org. of the world’s MPAs. Some 95 percent building while playing host to some EarthTalk® is written and edited by Roddy of U.S. Marine Reserves are located in 7,000 carbon- sequestering trees. Scheer and Doug Moss and is a the 140,000 square mile Apple also reports that it has registered trademark. Papahanaumokuakea Marine decreased the material required to National Monument in Hawaii— produce its iPhones, iPads, iPods and Apple Computer's Green Initiatives established in 2006 by President Macs. A new iPad Air, for instance, uses George W. Bush—with the rest spread a third less material overall by weight Dear EarthTalk: Apple just put out a big out across many smaller ocean, than the original iPad. And all of the Earth Day Network hopes to galvanize the PR campaign about its sustainability estuarine and Great Lakes waters. company’s retail stores will now take support of more than a billion people across initiatives. 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Of course, Apple still has www.apple.com/environment; odometer reading and amount of fuel Another popular app is Light work to do. The nonprofit Friends of Greenpeace,www.greenpeace.org. added each time you refill the tank and Bulb Finder, a free app designed to the Earth has been on the company’s the app calculates the fuel economy of help ease the transition from older case to agree to a plan that will reign Dear EarthTalk: What are the previous tank and compares it to incandescent bulbs to more energy in the human and environmental toll some cool apps that work with a historical averages. The app also offers efficient replacements. Users enter in of destructive tin mining in Indonesia mobile phone that can help me get in tips for improving fuel economy. And their zip code—the app automatically and elsewhere. Tin is a major better touch with the environment? -- Avego’s free CarmaCarpooling app inputs average regional electricity rates component of the solder in smart Mitchell Brown, Troy, MI matches nearby drivers with riders to accordingly—and then choose which phones and other electronics and the Not surprisingly, there are share the commute and the expense. type of fixture, size/shape and wattage popularity of such items has pushed thousands of “green” apps out there At the end of the trip, the rider can bulb(s) they are looking to replace. miners to extremes and is linked to that make it easier for people to find send a payment through the system to The app then suggests options that the destruction of tropical rainforests, and share information to help us all use less energy and shows how much coral reefs and commercial fisheries. become better stewards of the natural money the user can expect to save Apple sent a team of investigators to environment. with the newer bulb(s). the Indonesian islands responsible The American Lung It’s nice to know that the little for producing some 30 percent of the Association’s State of the Air app screens we’ve become increasingly world’s commercially available tin, shows live color-coded air quality dependent upon—and which but the company has yet to commit to maps for any U.S. location and otherwise tend to distract us from any changes in the way it sources this includes both ozone and particulate nature and the outdoors—can also be increasingly valuable raw material. pollution counts. The app also used for the betterment of the As for other tech/Internet provides air quality alerts, short-term environment. companies, Greenpeace has been forecasts and opportunities to learn CONTACTS: State of the Air App, assessing and tracking more about air quality risks and to www.lung.org/healthy- environmentalperformance of the big contact lawmakers to push for more Thousands of “green” apps now that make it air/outdoor/state-of-the-air/app.html; players for more than a decade. “The stringent pollution regulations. Another easy for people to find and share information JouleBug, www.joulebug.com; Internet we love, and the companies way to find out who’s emitting what to help us all become better stewards of the GasHog, that run it are at a crossroads in terms nearby is via aMobileFuture’s natural environment. Pictured: A GoodGuide www.adairsystems.com/gashog; app evaluates a householdproduct. Credit: of where their energy comes from,” Pollution, a free app that compiles CarmaCarpooling,www.carmacarpool. GoodGuide reports the group. “Many of these information from various pollution com; Light Bulb Finder, companies have already chosen the databases around the world and then the driver to cover a share of gas and www.lightbulbfinder.net; GoodGuide, road to a green internet and a shows users which big polluters are wear-and-tear. www.goodguide.com.EarthTalk® is sustainable future.” Some of the best emitting what near them. PaperKarma is a free app to written and edited by Roddy Scheer performers besides Apple include Coverage includes 1,380 help reduce junk mail. Users input their and Doug Moss and is a registered Facebook, Google, Salesforce, cities, mostly in Europe and the U.S. address information once and then trademark of E - Rackspace and Box, each of which Ethical shoppers will appreciate the snap a picture through the app of any The Environmental Magazine has committed to 100 percent GoodGuide, a free app that shows unwanted junk mail. Behind the (www.emagazine.com). S renewable energy. how any of 120,000 food, personal scenes, PaperKarma’s automated end questions to: Greenpeace isn’t as bullish care and household products stack up system notifies the publisher to take [email protected]. on Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr and in terms of sustainability, fair wages the user’s name and address off their Amazon, each of which relies heavily and even health risks. Users list. on coal-fired power sources for their just snap a picture of an item’s bar data centers and other operations, code to get the low-down on whether but still says. “If Amazon and others or not it’s a “good” buy. And the want to stay innovative and relevant, free JouleBug app turns living greener it's high time they made the switch to into a game, taking specific the abundant, sustainable, renewable sustainability-oriented steps such as energy of today.” Concerned reducing energy use, recycling more consumers can sign Greenpeace’s or buying local and translating these online #ClickClean petition asking small acts into positive “units of these big players to step up and impact.” Embedded videos commit to renewable energy and demonstrate ways once can green up environmentally responsibl daily life. operations. Adair Systems’ 99 cents CONTACTS: Apple Environmental GasHog app makes it easy to track a Responsibility, car’s fuel efficiency. 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By Cristina Paac, By: Cristina Pa- Pasco, research and archives; ac, nurse /FNAQ Director Communications Milagros Gobeil, membership; Joel / PRO Reyes, membership; Cristina Casile, “I can’t help but feel excited constitution and by-laws; Christine with the thought that I am going to be Villar, ethics and standards; Wynne working with some younger nurses, Abdon, art/graphics/logistics; Cristina who I know are also as excited. They Pa-ac, communications/ press bring with them their dynamism and relations officer; Howard open-mindedness, and most of all, let Manguilimotan, finance and us not forget – they are also full of fundraising; Grace Ocampo, energy. Please help me welcome them continuing education program; Mary with open arms and let us listen to Villamor, continuing education them, because, whether we like it or program. not, they are going to be the future To the above new members of our beloved FNAQ.” of the Executive Board, Madame This is an excerpt from the Ogerio stated acceptance message of Angelita “I would like us to take this opportunity to pay tribute to our Ogerio, the newly inducted President The newly inducted executive board of the Filipino Nurses Association of Quebec (FNAQ) of the Filipino Nurses Association of predecessors – let us remember them Quebec, Inc. (FNAQ), for the term for their dedication, commitment and Quebec, establish educational days community services. 2014-2016. The FNAQ inducted their sincerity to serve for they have put the both for the members as well as the The FNAQ Executive Board new set of executive board on March FNAQ before themselves.” This is in public, develop continued calls for cooperation and harmony 29, 2014 at 6767 Côte-des-Neiges, accordance to Patricia Benner’s partnerships with community within and outside the organization so room 602. Present were past Theory of Novice to Expert (2001) that organizations, strengthen ties with that the above projects might be FNAQ presidents, 2012-2014 executive younger and new nurses gain Quebec nursing associations as well realized. This was beautifully board, FNAQ members and guests. knowledge and expertise from the as other Filipino nurses associations in summarized in Madame Ogerio’s Connie Fernandez, former FNAQ guidance, education and mentoring other Canadian provinces, improve the acceptance speech, “And so, let us president, with Linda Espallardo, provided them by the already expert FNAQ website, increase and work hand in hand and with the Comelec chair, were the inducting nurses preceding them. The Executive encourage new and old memberships continued support of all the officers for the acclaimed 18 new Board affirmed their commitment to from Filipino retired nurses, practicing Nightingales of Montreal and suburbs, executive board members. FNAQ and its mission as they took as well as non-practicing nurses, our mentors and advisers - who knows The 18 new Executive Board their oath. including nurses from the LCP, nurses maybe, the best is yet to come.” are: Agelita Ogerio, president; The new FNAQ Executive who are still in the Philippines awaiting For any inquiry, suggestions, Corazon Abdon, vice-president; Board are in the process of developing Canadian visas, and conduct and ideas, please do not hesitate to Criselda Alzate, recording secretary; projects that involve but are not limited fundraising projects for the benefit of contact FNAQ at [email protected]. Imelda Purugganan, corresponding to the following: review the the organization as well as to help fund secretary; Ann Navarro, treasurer; constitution and by- laws, provide Kathyrine Navarro, assistant treasurer; guidance to the Filipino nurses who Cecile Padadac, auditor; John are under the live-in caregiver Gamutan, business manager; Luvjoy program (LCP) to be licensed in Philippine Embassy will hold its consular clinic on May 23-24, 2014 can cause loss of sharpness, so the telephoto lens, meaning you may not The Philippine Embassy in asked to remove earrings, ‘mirror lock-up’ feature (found within have the appropriate filter ring size to Ottawa will hold a consular eyeglasses, hair accessories and any the menus of most DSLRs) introduces use with your telephoto lens. Adapter outreachmission in Montreal on: facial jewelry. a small delay between lifting the mirror rings are fairly cheap to buy and keep and opening the shutter. in your camera bag just in case, WHEN: Friday, May 23, 2014 • Bring the following 4. Image Stabilisation: Switch off any otherwise think about capturing 2 PM - 7 PM a) duly-accomplished e- image stabilisation features on the bracketed exposures (exposed Saturday, May 24, 2014 passport application form lens or within the camera body. That correctly for the sky and land) in order 8 AM - 5 PM (downloadable from feature that you rely on when shooting to blend them together later on. WHERE: wwww.phjiembassy.ca) handheld can actually introduce A panorama stitched from 7 Jesus is Lord Church b) original passport camera shake if left on when your images taken at a focal length 5180 Queen Mary Road c) photocopy of data page of camera is mounted on a tripod, and equivalent to 100 mm. Suite 200 passport when using a telephoto lens, those 7. Panoramas: Telephotos lenses are Montreal, QC H3W 3E7 d) photocopy of work permit movements will be exaggerated and great for capturing panoramas as Contact Person: or permanent resident card result in a softer image. there is very little distortion due to Pastor Mercy Galera e) Cash payment of C$69 A landscape captured using a focal length. This means you can Tel.: 514-731-8307 F) Xpresspost envelope with focal length equivalent to 120 mm zoom in even further on a feature signature sticket. (Please write your (Laurentian Quebec) within the landscape and capture a Applicants are requested to take note compelte return address and your 5. Aperture selection: Be aware telephone number) of the optimum aperture required to number of images to stitch together of the following: capture the scene in sharp focus. into one panoramic image (even 1) Application for passport 2) Application for notarial When the subject is distant, a large though the final field of view may not renewal: services depth of field can be easily achieved actually be that wide). a) Download and present the (even with a telephoto lens) so Seeing compositions that work with a To ensure an orderly delivery of duly-accomplished document to be consider using apertures within the telephoto lens may be challenging service, applicants are requsted to notariezed (prescribed form may be ‘sweet spot’ of your lens (typically f/8 initially, however it won’t be long contact the consular section of the dowloaded from to f/11). before you start isolating elements of Philippine Embassy in Ottawa (Tel. 1- www.philembassy.ca) 6. Filters: If you do chose to the landscape in your minds eye. A 613-233-1121) immediately for an b) phtocopy of data page of incorporate the sky within a telephoto good exercise is to go out and appointment slot. Apointment slots passport landscape you may find that the challenge yourself to shoot will be given out on a first come, first dynamic range of the scene is greater landscapes with only your telephoto served basis. than your camera can capture in one lens. You will find that the change of Spring & Summer shot. Typically, you may use focal length may be refreshing as Accepted applicants are Language Programs graduated neutral density filters to even local landscapes can be requested to overcome this, however it is more transformed to something unfamiliar • Come in decent attire with Registration collar and sleeves for the photograph than likely that the diameter of your when seen through a telephoto lens. 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UPS (United Pilipino Seniors) headed by President Warly Basbascio held a party to honor February & March birthday celebrants

Winners in the Easter costume contest - Cruz Wan (left), 2nd place, son of Sunny Wan and Crispy Contestants in the best Easter costume parade at the Philippine Benevolent & Scholarship Nicolas, and Tamina Eli Saturno, 1st place, daughter of Yashica Nabor Saturno and Richard Saturno. Society that organized the event at St. Kevin’s Hall on April 20, 2014

Mabuhay Montreal TV crew pose with Daryl Chan (2nd from the right), the International Area Manager - North America Robinsons Land Corporation, after the Katig fashion show. From left: Vilma Kelly, Randy Guerzon, Irma Osano, Remy Monteagudo, Zenaida Kharroubi, and Michael Davantes. A view of the fashion models wearing Aqua de Lara swimwear by award winning creative director, Reyhan Sofraci, during the KATIG Fashion Show to raise money for the victims of Yolanda in the Philippines., held at the Hellenic Community Center, March 29, 2014

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COURSES & PROGRAMS To our Fellow Kababayan: • Accounting/Bookkeeping We are pleased to announce that the first privately owned college • Secretarial - Medical/Legal founded by a Filipino-Canadian is going to be celebrating its 25th year on • Nursing Aide - PAB/PSW November 1, 2014 at the Hellenic Community Center. This date is fast • Languages - Group or Private approaching as there are only six months left to prepare for this historical - English event. - French As we recognize the importance of the community in our daily - Spanish operations, we would like to invite all associations, officers and members, to - Filipino (Tagalog) help us celebrate. If anyone of you is interested to be part of a committe, we - Mandarin welcome you to submit your name. We also would like to remind our alumni, • Early Childhood Education Assistant past teachers and neighbors to mark this date and join us in the celebration • Office Systems Technology We believe that with your support, we can make this celebration a 5320-A Queen Mary • Keyboarding (Touch Typing) stepping stone to the achievement of something memorable that will redound Montreal, QC H3X 1T7 • Gregg Shorthand (Senior to the benefit of the community as Gilmore College is designed to serve you. (bet. Decarie &Coolbrook) Secretaries or Journalists) We wish to express our sincere thanks for your cooperation and we • Fashion Photography (New) hope you will join us on this happy occasion. Tel. 514-485-7861 • Video Production & Editing (New) Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi Fax: 514-485-3076 • Tutoring/Coaching/Mentoring Founder & Director-General • Toefel Preparation (Private course) [email protected] • Seminars - Writing/Entrepreneurship Small Business Management

Special Graduation Day for PAB Students, October 7, 2012 - Seated (L-R) Annabelle Alloso, Ethel Tugna, Seated from left: (Faculty members) Edith Fedalizo, Amy Manon-og, Zenaida Kharroubi, Clarice Mackay, Instructors - Terry White, Amy Manon-og, Director General Zenaida Kharroubi, Instructors - Edith Fedalizo and Sophie Toledo. Terry White (not in photo) Standing: PAB students - Ethel Tugna, Anna Signey, Janet & Sophie Toledo. PAB graduate Lourdes Lubang. Standing, L-R: Grace Calvo, Vilma Lagonilla, Mildred Haydock, Lourdes Lubang, and Annabelle Alloso. Not in photo: Joesie Bingayen. Taken during their Mendoza, Giselle Arellano, Marilou Hechanova, Edison Taguba, Annie Signey and Joesie Bingayen. practicum at St. Margaret CHSLD in Westmount. If you can read, you can also learn how to write. Register now! Call 514-485-7861 The Best Writing Workshop is: • interactive • practical • insightful • authentic • multi-cultural • rewarding • stimullating • inspiring • exciting • memorable This workshop will help you develop a personal perspective that is important in discovering your hidden or latent abilities

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This is a breakthrough idea. The writing workshop experience plants a seed that grows each time you write, long after the weekend workshop has concluded. You will gain special insights that open your creative self as you continue to write. You will be able to set and achieve personal goals to: • learn new and useful methods of solving problems in writing • increase your power to know what you want to say Professor Isaac Goodine • increase your ability to put across persuasively what you have to say • enable you to see the actual relationship you have with your readers International Educator, Author of Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi, Editor & Publisher, The North American the book “Leaders Leading SEMINAR FEES: $495 (including taxes and materials) Filipino Star DURATION: 2 1/2 days - Friday evening, Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Leaders”, has delivered many Director-General, Gilmore College Schedule: To be announced to registered participants workshops around the world. International Exec. Producer, Mabuhay Montreal TV 14 The North American Filipino Star April 2014 From Page 5 Non-status children children can be widely shared with parents before the summer break.” COMMUNITY NEWS The Collectif éducation sans frontières asserts that the previous Background: Quebec government neglected this Cordillera Association of Quebec - issue during their mandate. When the The issue is explored in detail in the previous Education Minister, Marie following document: event slated for August 24 Malavoy, issued directives to school www.solidarityacrossborders.org/fr/chr boards in June 2013, she ignored non- Editor’s note: We received the indigenous people' of the Philippines, onologie-et-informations status children, who are required to following letter from Councilor Marvin particularly those from central and pay upwards of $5000-6000 per year to Rotrand which is self explanatory. northern Luzon. More detailed background information attend school. is also available here: For more information, please contact Anne Buisson, a Cegep www.solidarityacrossborders.org/fr/ed April 10, 2014 Glee Ducyogen, President of the professor and also a member of the ucation-across-borders-collective association at 438-807-9827. Collectif éducation sans frontières, Dear Friends, states: “The new Minister of Education, All Quebec members of the National The Borough services are now studying Yves Bolduc, with the support of the Assembly have been contacted about Allow me to alert you to an event that is the permit request and the Council Minister of Immigration, can issue clear this issue as well; you can read the slated for August 24 at Mackenzie King should have the matter on its May 5 directives to all school boards to allow letter sent to them here: Park. agenda for approval. access to non-status children, and to www.solidarityacrossborders.org/fr/lett end the injustice facing Quebec’s non- re-ouverte-aux-nouveaux-deputes The Philippine Cordillera Association of Best wishes, status families. Quebec is hosting the annual Grand Buisson adds: “We demand Info: Kanyaw which will include traditional Marvin Rotrand that the new Quebec government act www.solidaritesansfrontieres.org dances, songs, costumes and City Councillor - Snowdon by no later than May 30, so that the 438-933-7654 competitions. information about access to primary [email protected] and secondary school for non-status The event highlights the culture of the

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Ingredients Favorite Food 2 lbs beef eye of round or flank steak, 3/4 inch thick in one piece Compiled by Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi 2 pieces beef cubes dissolved in 3 cups boiling water (beef sotck/broth) 1/4 tsp salt 1 piece lemon 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 piece medium sized carrot, cut into Morcon (Beef roll stuffed long strips 1/2 cup flour with eggs and hotdog) 1/2 cup cooking oil 4 pieces hotdogs, cut in half lengthwise Ingredients: 2 pieces pickled dill or sweet pickled 3/4 kilo green beans (cut diagonally) 1/2 kilo lucban longanisa or any cucumber, cut lengthwise divided into 4 sausage available equal pieces 2 cloves garlic (minced) 3 pieces hard boiled eggs, sliced 1 red onion (minced) 3 ounces cheddar cheese, cut in strips 2 tsp oyster sauce (about 1/2 inch thick 1 tsp soy sauce Ingredients 1 tsp brown sugar 2 lbs beef eye of round or flank 2 tbsp oil steak, 3/4 inch thick in one piece salt and pepper to taste 2 pieces beef cubes dissolved in 3 cups boiling water (beef sotck/broth) Instructions 1/4 tsp salt 1 piece lemon 1. Remove the pork meat inside the 1/2 cup soy sauce longanisa. 1 piece medium sized carrot, cut 2. In a large pan, heat oil then saute into long strips garlic and onion until its soften. 1/2 cup flour 3. Add the longanisa and simmer until 1/2 cup cooking oil the meat is cooked. 4 pieces hotdogs, cut in half 4. Put the beans and stir fry for 3 lengthwise minutes. 2 pieces pickled dill or sweet 5. Combine soy sauce, oyster sauce pickled cucumber, cut lengthwise and brown sugar in a small bowl then divided into 4 equal pieces BUSINESS HOURS pour it to the pan. 3 pieces hard boiled eggs, sliced 6. Sprinkle some salt and pepper to Mon. Tue. Wed. 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 3 ounces cheddar cheese, cut in taste. Thu. 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Celebrities in frenzy over Pacman’s triumph Apl.de.ap inspired by kids to inspire kids by Crispina Martinez - Belen

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Among his latest campaigns aimed at the youth is “Do The Moves,” a song that went viral on social media a month ago. The song was first launched via the music channel MYX. It was revealed some time after that “Do The Moves” is Rexona’s theme song for its summer campaign. Manny Pacquiao celebrates victory over Timothy Bradley of US following their WBO World Welterweight Championship title Mar Corazon, Rexona brand manager, said, “Song and dance is always a good match at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 12, 2014. Pacquiao went on to wina 12-round unanimous way to appeal to teens, especially with the decision over Bradley to avenge his controversial 2012 loss to the previously unbeaten American. rising popularity of dance music. It’s a Along with millions of fans successive tweets about the fight. He champion Lennox Lewis also posted really fun and upbeat song that, I hope, will worldwide, celebrities also used commented on Pacquiao’s mom messages about the rematch. He get people dancing. We also wanted to social media in congratulating the Dionisia who was part of some hopes for a Pacquiao-Mayweather impart the importance of daily hygiene to WBO welterweight champion Manny 15,000 fans at the MGM Grand mega-bout before the two finally teens in a fun and exciting way.” Collaborating with Apl.de.ap on “Do Pacquiao who outclassed American Garden. hang up their gloves. The Moves” is Sarah Geronimo, along with Timothy Bradley, Jr. in the ring today. “Great fight. Two superb boxers. “The only difference in this fight Enrique Gil and Elmo Magalona. was the judges got it right this time. “The song is very fun and upbeat. It is Bradley is a warrior. Just not in like we’re trying to encourage the kids to Mannys league,” he tweeted. “I think express themselves and do more through @MannyPacquiao and dance and music. So the song is quite fun,” @FloydMayweather should fight said Apl.de.ap. “It is a great collaboration with the each other as the last fight for both of talented Ms. Sarah G. We all know that that them.” girl is talented but when you see her Other athletes who congratulated turned-on it’s like, ‘Damn, she’s amazing!’ Pacman included NBA star Jeremy So, definitely we’re trying to inspire the kids Lin, PBA heartthrob Chris Tiu, Pinoy to do more,” he added. skating whiz Michael Christian The catchy and danceable music plus Martinez, and other local boxing the vibrant performances of the celebrities (as seen on the music video) helped build champs Nonito Donaire, Jr. and Brian the song’s popularity on social media. Viloria. So as a songwriter, how does Actor Luis Manzano made a buzz Apl.de.ap keep up with today’s youth? after posting that he bet “3M” on “Paying attention to what’s going on, Pacquiao, only to clarify later that he going out and seeing what’s out there, was joking. keeping myself up to date… That’s how I “People are once again asking if keep inspired. So, it’s like, the kids are inspiring me and I’m inspiring them back. im betting 3M again on Pacman , i “They’re the ones that keep me going, always will, ill always put my bet on like, coming up with new songs and new Pacman! 3M here we go!!! dance moves. On my part, I help them “My 3M is ready! Pinaghirapan dream big,” he replied. ko rin tong pusta ko, lets see!!! Wish Apl.de.ap’s next plan is to help me luck!! students and teachers from Tacloban rise “Yeah baby!!!!!! Nanalo ako 3M through the challenge brought about by Mario Lopez and Manny Pacquiao typhoon “Yolanda” via some new rap pizza!!!! Magpapabili sila! :) bakit songs that would help rekindle their The Filipino boxer was hailed But easy win for @MannyPacquiao naman ako tataya ng 3 million passions. even by international stars, including “Love @MannyPacquiao ‘s pesos?? Hahahaha,” read his posts. Apl.de.ap said, “I want to inspire the actor-TV host Mario Lopez who took mother. Great night for The traumatized students to go back to school; a selfie shot with him and the team, Philippines,” read some of Morgan’s I also want to lift the spirits of the teachers including coach Freddie Roach. posts. to teach again after suffering grief from the TV host Piers Morgan posted Retired world heavyweight loss of loved ones and properties in Tacloban because of the typhoon.” a www.filipinostar.org April 2014 The North American Filipino Star 17 Jessica Sanchez gets thumbs up for ‘Lupang Actress Nora Aunor Hinirang’ rendition recommended as National Artist It was not yet the Pacquiao- Bradley fight but the crowd already exploded into jubilation as Filipino- American singer Jessica Sanchez, who wowed voters of American Idol season 11 for her vocal prowess despite her young age, belted out the Philippine national anthem, “Lupang Hinirang,” in high pitch. “She nailed it,” said a spectator at a coffee shop here, where the live telecast of Pacquiao’s fight with the American pugilist was being shown. For Len, a bar singer who was also watching the live telecast, said she had thought Sanchez would not be able to belt out the highest note of the national anthem. “Kaya niya. Taas ng boses at wow, Entertainer Jessica Sanchez sings the Philippine national anthem before the WBO galing ng quality,” she said. welterweight title boxing fight between Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley A spectator, who did not wish to be Saturday, April 12, 2014, in Las Vegas. identified, said he did not care if Jessica mispronounced some of the forgiven. The wrong interpretation of the lyrics of the national anthem, such as “She’s a balladeer and there was no Philippine national anthem has put into “nagniningning” (Jessica was heard backup so maybe she was tensed and limelight other Filipino artists in the saying nagninigning); and buhay ay had not remembered it should be sung past. langit (she said buha ay langit). in an uptempo,” the musician, a But for the group of people watching Multi-awarded actress Nora Aunor “She gave justice to the rendition and I bandmaster, added. the Pacquiao fight at this particular is up for consideration as National hope we Filipinos would appreciate it The musician cited Ashanti’s rendition cafe here, it did not matter if Jessica Artist for Film and Broadcast Media instead of criticizing her for that small of the American anthem “Star sang it according to what traditionalists following a recommendation by The mistakes. She doesn’t speak good Spangled Banner,” which also elicited wanted. National Commission for Culture and Tagalog so what do we expect?” the a hot response from the crowd. “Tinalo nga niya si Ashanti doon. the Arts (NCCA) in September last man asked. “The Star Spangled Banner was also Kung singing contest iyon, siya na year, according to a GMA News report Another musician said Jessica’s slow written with a brisk tempo but she sang ang panalo,” Elmer Santos, a on Thursday. rendition of the song in contrast to the it like a ballad and she did it well,” he confessed music lover said. a The National Artist award is said. 2/4 marching tempo should also be bestowed by the President of the Philippines based on the Vhong thankful for Cedric, Zimmer arrest recommendation of the NCCA and the Cultural Center of the Philippines is not in the hospital, not in an air- (CCP). conditioned room, not in the NBI According to NCCA’s official headquarters. It should be in a website, it is the highest recognition prison,” she told ABS-CBN “given to Filipino individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts; namely, Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Literature, Film and Broadcast Arts and Architecture and Allied Arts.” As posted on the NCCA website, those eligible for the award are: “Living artists who are Filipino citizens at the time of nomination, as well as those who died after the establishment of the award in 1972 but were Filipino citizens at the time of their death; Artists who through the (From Left To Right) : LEE, NAVARRO, CORNEJO, DE LIMA content and form of their works have Actor Vhong Navarro expressed He also pointed out that he and contributed in building a Filipino sense relief following the arrest of Raz voluntarily surrendered to the of nationhood; businessman Cedric Lee and Simeon authorities, contrary to the NBI’s “Artists who have pioneered in a Raz, two of the seven individuals he statement that they were arrested. mode of creative expression or style, named in a mauling case he filed The legal counsel representing thus, earning distinction and making some months ago. the accused, Atty. Howard Calleja, an impact on succeeding generations “Gusto ko lang pong told media that they are preparing to Vhong Navarro of artists; and Artists who have created magpasalamat sa mga taga-DOJ, file a motion for bail. a substantial and significant body of Secretary De Lima, sa mga taga-NBI, He also said that he will be News.com. works and/or consistently displayed sa mga taga-PNP, at sa mga (taga- requesting that his clients be “This is an opportunity to show excellence in the practice of their art )Eastern Samar, sa mga pulis po na detained at the NBI Detention Facility everyone that the process can be form thus enriching artistic expression nakabantay,” Vhong told “Unang and not at the city jail, which could followed right. Sundan natin ang or Hirit.” compromise their safety. rules,” Mallonga added. style.” Lee and Raz were arrested on “A death threat, or pagtangka Lee and Raz will stay at the NBI In 2012, Bacolod Representative Saturday in Oras, Eastern Samar. hindi lang sa personality, but also for Detention Facility while awaiting the Anthony Golez Jr. filed House They were brought to Manila the the life and liberty,’” Calleja told decision of the Taguig Regional Trial Resolution 2317 seeking to name following day. “Unang Hirit.” Court as to where they are to be Aunor as National Artist. a Lee, who was handcuffed during Navarro’s lawyer, Atty. Alma detained. a the flight, told ABS-CBN News he is Mallonga, is contesting this, insisting More Showbiz Gossip ready to face the charges filed that the judiciary process be followed. against him. “Where they should they be detained p.18 www.filipinostar.org 18 The North American Filipino Star April 2014 Showbiz Gossip Continued from p.17 Alice Dixson says split-up left Jessica airs support for Malaya her depressed Younger men still find her attractive, but Alice said she was wary of dating anyone half her age. “If he’s mature enough, [I’ll give it a chance]. But the youngest I would date should be about eight years my junior,” she said. “I want a long-lasting relationship.” Alice, who is in the cast of the comedy series “Confessions of a Torpe,” said she was happy with the Kapatid network. “TV5 gave me the break when I Alice Dixson returned to the country in 2011,” she Actress Alice Dixson admitted that pointed out. “I know I made the right she fell into depression soon after decision.” breaking up with her husband of 13 She’s not closing her door on other years, businessman Ronnie Miranda, networks, though. “Artists go where the whom she married in Canada. The TV5 right projects are,” Alice said. “TV5 is Malaya Watson talent rued that she lost not just a very flexible with me; I’m allowed to do guestings in other networks if my Aspiring Filipino—American singer if you really want to do something, do partner, but also a friend. schedule and contract allow.” Malaya Watson got the boot from it while you have the chance. Because “I had never been with anyone that Comic cast “American Idol Season XIII” the week there’s going to be that one important long. Maybe in the future we will be In “Confessions,” Alice acts with a that she performed Chaka Khan’s time when you’re going to want to do friends again,” Alice told a small group of reporters at TV5’s recent road show cast that’s adept in comedy -Ogie “Through the Fire.” something, and if you don’t do it, you’ll in Baguio City. “For months, I was Alcasid, Gelli de Belen, Bayani Malaya earlier made a splash on regret it. depressed and didn’t go out much.” Agbayani and Wendell Ramos. She the reality singing tilt, but landed in the When it comes to dating, what Alice filed for divorce in Vancouver once starred in the sitcom “Okay Ka, bottom three a little too frequently in qualities do you look for in someone? in late 2012, citing “irreconcilable Fairy Ko” but, she noted, there’s more the recent weeks. Is it important that they play music? differences.” The divorce was granted comedy in “Confessions.” Do you feel like you grew— to a Anyone I date [has] to play last year. “I get more opportunities for certain measure—in the competition, football. They have to be taller than me Throughout that trying period, Alice interaction in the skits,” Alice said. “At as a person and as a performer? in heels. And they can’t be stupid, said, work became her “therapy.” “I first, working with Ogie and the gang In both performing and singing, I because you know what it’s like, the kept busy and exercised a lot,” she was very intimidating, but now I have think I improved. Honestly, a lot of myth, all football players are dumb. related. “I fed myself with positive fun. It’s fascinating how their humor people think that. I’m really shy, but They have to be loyal and honest, quotes. I was lucky to be surrounded by comes out even when they’re not trying. now I really want to just talk to too… and oh, yes, they have to be people who loved me.” It’s been a learning experience for me everybody. busy, because my schedule’s always She doesn’t cry as much now— so far.” Your dad is a professional guitar except when she watches sad movies, Alice doesn’t have a manager, and player. How much did he influence Alice said. “I’m strong, but also nor does she need one. She is used to you? emotional.” negotiating contracts, having worked as If he weren’t doing music, I While she has started dating again, a licensed realtor in Canada. “I’m probably wouldn’t have done music, Alice isn’t keen on being with someone outspoken,” she admitted. “A lot of either, because I never would have from show biz. “I’m particular about artists are too shy to represent been around it as much as I have. I privacy,” she explained. themselves…and to discuss talent fees was always around music, all the time. Not a cougar and cut-off time. But I’m professional What three things make you At 44, Alice remains one of the and straightforward…they can also talk unique, in your opinion? sexiest women in show biz. to me straight.” a I play the sousaphone. I’m not afraid to be myself. And I can sing. Jessica ‘mad’ about Malaya’s What are some struggles that you had to face as a contestant on elimination “American Idol”? Probably managing time for Wednesday’s Top 7 performance school and working on my music, and (Thursday morning in Manila) did not trying to balance my time evenly. receive high marks from judges and All the judges stood up and busy. viewers alike. applauded when you bid goodbye to Looking back now, what was your Taking to Twitter to express her displeasure over the matter, Sanchez the show. Were there any final words favorite performance in the show and posted on Friday, “Mad about it. of encouragement? why? @MalayaTinaB should have been Yes. They told me I’d be going far Honestly, I have no favorites. I safe.” in a couple of years, and that they think back and I see that they’re all In previous report, Sanchez would probably see my name on amazing because I took the time to admitted that she is among supporters [marquees] all over. And Harry just put myself into the song and just of Watson, sharing how she wanted Connick Jr. told me to just keep do my thing. her to reach “really far” in the contest. working on my music because I’ll be a Did you ever, at any point, Sanchez even advised Watson: big star one day, sometime soon. entertain the idea of trying something “Don’t give up even if there are haters What did you miss most from a little younger or more current? out there.” home during your time in Hollywood? [I thought of it]… I do like John Meanwhile, according to an ABS Seeing my friends. So I’m having Legend, of course he’s amazing. I like CBN News report, Watson will sing this big old get-together at my house Michael Buble, Bruno Mars and again during the show’s finale to air in tomorrow. Pharrell. I like a lot of male singers, May. Do you have any advice for other though I don’t know why. I like Tamar After her “Idol” commitments, teens who are planning to audition Braxton, she’s good, too. Jessica Sanchez Watson is interested to try acting, if next year and/or pursue a music If you could choose anybody, who Singer Jessica Sanchez is not given a chance. career? would you love to sing with at some happy about Malaya Watson being “I always wanted to be on a movie I would say, just focus on school point? taken out of “American Idol” season XIII or a TV show so hopefully that works [meanwhile], and just follow what your Probably… Fantasia! Oh my gosh. on Thursday night (Friday morning in out,” Watson related in an interview heart wants you to do. Because if I If I could sing with Fantasia, that would Manila). with ABS-CBN North America News didn’t do this, I probably wouldn’t be just be amazing. a Watson’s rendition of Chaka Bureau’s Yong Chavez. a here. I was really hesitant at first. But, Khan’s “Through The Fire” on

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From alleged drunken bar outings said, asked her what she wanted to Angel Locsin and Luis Manzano (Instagram) to a nasty mishap with a box jellyfish sing. “To which I replied, ‘Anything you Angel Locsin was extra sweet to ng set up! Thank you!” that landed her in the hospital—Anne want; I will adjust!’ It’s such an honor to boyfriend Luis Manzano when he Chevy up for grabs Curtis’ recent ordeals have been fodder have this person in my show.” marked his 33rd birthday on Monday. The vintage muscle car that Angel for show biz websites and publications. Show biz writers assumed it was The actress posted a photo of the Locsin donated to help aid the survivors Lea Salonga, who sang the theme of celebration via Instagram captioned, of super-typhoon “Yolanda” is now Next month, the actress-TV host is Anne’s ongoing fantaserye, “Happy birthday to the most amazing open for online bidding. bound to hog the headlines again with “Dyesebel.” Anne was quick to deny, man ever!! I love you soo much!!❤ The actress authorized Sagip her second solo concert at the Big “It’s not Ms. Lea. It’s going to be a @luckymanzano.” Kapamilya Foundation to auction the Dome, “The Forbidden Concert Round surprise.” 2: AnneKapal.” For this she has vowed Is her boyfriend, Erwan Heussaff, to go “all-out.” making an appearance? “Pinipilit ko The 29-year-old meant she wouldn’t siya pero ayaw (I was coercing him, but hold back on production numbers that he did not want to),” Anne said. “He told involved harnesses, and that she would me, ‘What is ours is ours.’ We’re open go as far as singing operatic and to the public, but we’re not overly show musical theater tunes. “I like classical biz. We want to keep it that way.” music and watching theater Anne is coproducing the concert productions such as ‘The Phantom of with Viva. She admitted that there’s the Opera,’ ‘Wicked’ and ‘My Fair definitely pressure on her part for the Lady,’” she told the Inquirer at a press show to do well. Her first concert, con. “Annebisyosa: No Other Concert,” was sold out, and was toured around the Why not? world.

“Sometimes I sing numbers from Album producer those musicals out loud, and people around me say the songs suit my voice. “There’s a first time for everything. “So I said, why don’t I?” Anne said, I’m at this age… I want to start doing laughing. different things; I also want to learn Asked what the highlight of her something business-related,” Anne show would be, Anne shot back: said. “Luckily, Viva is supportive and Luis shared a picture of himself as a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle, which is her “Definitely not my voice!” She had willing to teach me. They encourage me baby on the same site, saying, “I have dream car. always loved singing, but was now to spread my wings.” been fortunate enough to be given 32 The organization’s program head aware that singing didn’t love her back, Aside from the concert, Anne is the years to live, during those 32 years, i Jun Dungo told ABS-CBN News that she said. sole producer of her sophomore studio hope i got to make you guys laugh, Angel donated her car “for the love of “People obviously don’t go to my album, “The Forbidden Album.” The smile or made life a bit easier for you our kababayans and kapamilyas.” show for my singing; they go for the new record will feature original songs, guys.” “Angel really loved this muscle car. whole production—the stunts, some of them composed by Marcus He added, “Today, i start my 33rd, She had acquired it from San costumes and all the pasabog, Davis, Billy Crawford, Kris Lawrence, praying for an even better year with Francisco, California and she had it pahirapan ng buhay! (explosive and Jay-R and Christian Bautista. everything in my life already falling into shipped here. She saw the victims of death-defying numbers)” Anne said, “My first single will be called ‘Made place. cheers to another year of making typhoon ‘Yolanda,’” he said. adding that doing concerts gives her in the Philippines,’” she announced. you guys laugh and smile! Thanks for “The Legal Wife” star’s Chevy has a the chance to just be herself, “fun and Anne is prepared for the inevitable all the greetings and love everyone! :) .” 454 CID V8 big-block engine mated to a makulit (playful).” slew of criticisms from pundits who Last week, Luis helped Angel’s four-speed automatic transmission. She quipped, “But I’ve improved - a believe that non-singers shouldn’t be family spring a surprise on the actress. Dungo said that the auction, which will little! I can promise that I won’t be as doing shows or recording albums. “I’ve Angel, who will turn 29 on April 23, run from April 21 to April 30, is expected out-of-tune as I was the first time.” gone through the worst in terms of shared images of her birthday gathering to fetch a bid of at least P3-million. criticisms. I don’t let them [go to my on social media captioned: “aww.. “Ang maganda kasi rito, nakapag- Voice lessons head],” she said. “You can’t please Surprise birthday parteey pala namin donate ka na, nakatulong ka na, at the everyone.” ngayon! thanks naman sa ate ko & same time, meron kang isang That said, Anne is taking up voice She stressed: “I don’t want people friends! :) di ko talaga na halata kasi magandang muscle car,” he related. a lessons, especially since all of her to take me seriously. I just want them to ang aga ha! Wala na daw time to guests are what she calls “legit singers, have a great time and come out celebrate sa balur, Haha! Kakunchaba More Showbiz Gossip pillars of the industry!” One of them, she laughing.” a nyo pa si @luckymanzano ha! Ganda p.20

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Kim Chiu Kapamilya star Kim Chiu figured tumawid na jeepney. Tapos tumama in a slight mishap on Wednesday but ‘yung nose ko sa bakal, ‘yung has since resumed work. support sa table sa likod. Wala kasi A report on “Aquino & Abunda ‘yung table doon nu’ng time na ‘yon. Tonight” said the actress bumped “Dumiretso ‘yung nose ko pag- her nose when her service vehicle brake sa bakal. Tapos nag-bleed, pulled to a sudden stop to avoid a super. Tapos nakarinig ako ng crack jeepney while on their way to the kaya ayon natakot na ‘ko.’” taping of her soap “Ikaw Lamang.” Aware of the rumors that Kim had Kim was rushed to Capitol her nose done, Kris encouraged the Paulo Avelino and KC Concepcion (Instagram) Medical Center but was discharged young Kapamilya actress to make immediately. her X-ray results public. Actress KC Concepcion neither Netizens immediately jumped to “Ka-text ko siya Boy,” Kris told “Kimmy, kung ako ikaw ilabas confirmed nor denied speculations the conclusion that blossoming affair show co-host Boy Abunda mo na ‘yung X-ray na ginawa sa ‘yo about the supposed derailment of had been nipped in the bud, Wednesday night, relating how Kim para at least once and for all matigil her burgeoning relationship with especially after the two supposedly feared that she had a fracture of sorts lahat ng chismis na niretoke ang actor Paulo Avelino. unfollowed each other on Instagram as “she heard a crack.” ilong mo because sa X-ray lalabas. “Pero nu’ng in-X-ray naman daw Sabi niya, ‘Tama, ate.’ hindi naman daw na-fracture ‘yung “What’s admirable, pagkatapos ilong pero grabe daw ‘yung sa ospital nagpahinga ng konti tapos pagdaloy ng dugo,” Kris said. balik sa set at nagtrabaho,” Boy said. She related to viewers what Kim Kris agreed, saying, “Bilib tayo sa told her via text message. kanyang professionalism. Mabuhay “Ate, natutulog ako sa back tapos ka, Kim Chiu!” a nag-brake bigla ‘yung driver kasi me Carla says unresolved issues caused breakup with Geoff Carla Abellana and Geoff Eigenmann have thrown in the towel on their relationship despite an effort to fight for it. Without going into details, the actress told “24 Oras” that “’yung Bryan Cranston & KC Concepcion sad reality is hindi na matapos-tapos (’yung problema), parang lagi nalang If anything, her response to a and Twitter. umuulit. May mga bagay na hindi query by blogger Darla Sauler instagram talaga ma-resolve kasi hindi namin proved more confusing. In a text KC goes ‘Bad’ mapagkasunduan.” message quoted in an ABS-CBN Meanwhile, life goes on it seems Though she would always News report Wednesday, she simply for Concepcion who, just recently cherish the moments they spent said: “No comment except… Basta, posted a 15-second video of her together, the “My Husband’s Lover” mahal ko siya. ‘Yun lang.” meeting with “Breaking Bad” actor star believes that the split serves The “Honesto” actor admitted Bryan Cranston on Instagram. them well. wooing Concepcion in November In the video, Concepcion is seen “Kumbaga mate-test ’yung last year. Some four months later, asking Cranston to say “Mahal kita, relationship. Hanggang kaya Geoff Eigenmann & Carla Abellana Concepcion admitted on national TV Pilipinas.” ipaglaban, (dapat) ipaglaban, pero that she has a crush on Avelino. “Fan girl moment!!! From Walter kung wala na talagang paraan, ’yun ginawa mo naman ’yung best mo.” They were together in NY over White to Mr. President LBJ, ‘Breaking na yung finish line,” said she. She maintained that Geoff’s the Holy Week. Following their get- Bad’ to ‘All the Way.’ Mahal daw kayo The 27-year-old said they tried to “Adarna” co-star Kylie Padilla has together, Concepcion had uploaded ni #BryanCranston, Pilipinas,” the save the four-year-relationship. nothing to do with their breakup. a series of cryptic Instagram posts — caption read. “Nakakapanghinayang,” she said, “It’s purely coincidental, it really from captioned photos, relationship Concepcion is in the US taking but added, “(dapat) ‘wag magsisisi, has nothing to do with what Geoff quotes and a line from a Barry up classes on acting and ‘wag (na) babalikan kasi alam mong and I went through,” said she. a Manilow’s song. professional development. a April 2014 The North American Filipino Star 21 Fil-Am composer of ‘Let It Go’ Romantic Paris among Time’s Most Influential People and Matt Stone, who wrote the couple’s profile in Time, praised them for their smart approach into composing music. “They are both completely steeped in the traditions of Broadway musicals, but they’re really smart and would never be happy just regurgitating what’s come before,” Parker and Stone wrote. Songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez In a video published in Time’s (L) and Robert Lopez website, Lopez and Anderson-Lopez cited their parents and each other as Filipino-American Robert Lopez the most influential people in their and wife Kristen Anderson-Lopez, the lives. Rocco Nacino & Lovi Poe composers behind the official Earlier this year, the couple won soundtrack of Disney’s animated an Oscar for Best Original Song for Actress Lovi Poe describes Paris, experience for us.” blockbuster “Frozen,” have been the megahit “Let it go.” France, as “beautiful and romantic.” They strolled down the Pont de included in Time magazine’s Most Other prominent personalities on And why not? 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