Vol. XXX, No. 9 Septemner 2012 http://www.filipinostar.org City celebrates International Peace Day Montreal, September 21, 2012 - On International Peace Day, Mayor Gerald Tremblay of Montreal convened all Montrealers to celebrate in their own way this event. For this occasion, he was accompanied by representatives from the “Cercle de Paix” which presented the programme for the 8th edition of its festival “Pacifest.” The festivities started in the morning at the City Hall of Montreal where a ceremony took place in coordination with the United Nations in New York. A delegation of 50 young people arrived in an American city on board the “l’Autobus de la Paix.” Our young ambassadors will assist in the traditional ceremony in the “Cloche de la Paix.” to be led by the UN Secretary General Mr. Ban Ki-moon in the company of personalities like Michael Douglas, Jane Goodall and Forest Whitaker.. Mayor Gerald Tremblay poses with some of the Canadian Peackeepers, speakers, and youth members of the audience. Full Programming - The 8th edition of Pacifest for the International Peace Day will last from Friday, 21 Candidate from Quebec crowned September to Sunday, 23 September by W. G. Quiambao Miss Earth Canada 2012 See Page 4 International Peace Day

From left: Second Runner up Angel Bhathal from Winnipeg, Manitoba, First Runner up Cynthia Loewen from LaSalle, Omtario, Miss Earth CANADA 2012 Valérie Rémillard from St-Felix de Valois, Québec, Third Runner-up Suzette Hernandez from Vancouver, British Columbia, Fourth Runner Up: Chanel Beckenlehner from Caledon, Ontario. Photo taken after the crowning ceremony. And the winner of the Miss Remillard competed in the Miss Earth Earth- Canada 2012 is ... Canada in 2009, came back in 2010 Valerie Remillard, 24, from St. Felix de and placed Miss Earth Canada first Valois, Quebec. Remilard, a nurse in runner up. CHRTR (Centre Hospitalier Regional Two of the contestants in the de Trois-Rivieres) bested fourteen 14 Miss Earth Canada 2012 are Filipinos beautiful candidates from all over who didn't go home empty handed. Canada in a beauty pageant held at the One is Mariel Dimayuga, reigning Holiday Inn Hotel, Sherbrooke St., last FAMAS Miss Ambassador of Goodwill August 24. who was awarded the Miss "I'm very happy," said the Congeniality title and was chosen one willowy winner. " I'll do my very best to of the five best in swimming suit represent Canada at The Miss Earth See Page 4 Miss Earth Canada 2012 Pageant in Manila. Philippines.” www.filipinostar.org 2 The North American Filipino Star September 2012 Editorial LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Should we have a free university education? September 6, 2012 understanding of financial products d The student strikes in Quebec sides in order to develop some insights services such as credit cards, bank were viewed as both puzzling and that may lead us to the correct or To the Editor accounts, mortgages and disturbing. It was puzzling because judicious answer. investments. Since that time, FCAC the increase was so minimal that it Proponents of free university As a former high school teacher, the has become a pioneer in creating would not prevent anyone from getting education cite the fact that there are beginning of September always meant clear, simple publications and easy-to- a university education. It was about 20 countries already providing back-to-school. use web tools that give consumers disturbing because the rights of other free or nominal fee university objective, reliable help when they students who wanted to go on with education. Why can we not do the For students, it’s a time for many new make financial decisions. their studies were not respected and same in Quebec? They also say that it things at school. It can also be a time the laws seemed to have been is a question of political will and not a for new experiences: becoming more The Government of Canada has given completely ignored. The same group financial one because if the independent, going to a different FCAC the mandate to foster financial of students are now vowing to demand government chooses to spend money school or moving out on their own. literacy. The Agency continues to free university education. Will the on education rather than on big develop innovative resources for government again give in and make corporations, it has the power to do so. Now, as a parent of two-grown students and all Canadians to help university education free? On what They also cite the wastes in children, I am looking at the back-to- them strengthen their knowledge, grounds will the move for free government such as bureaucrats school season differently, reflecting on skills and confidence to make university education be based on? earning huge salaries and heads of what I might have done to help them responsible financial decisions. They Before answering these universities receiving huge payouts better prepare for school. are available at itpaystoknow.gc.ca. questions, we believe it is important to and retirement packages. These examine the different sides of the arguments lead us to ask the question: I realize now that back-to-school is the Our commitment to Canada's youth is debate – both those who are for and How should we pay our government perfect time to have a frank to give them the tools they need to those against free university education. bureaucrats and senior executives conversation with children about the increase their ability to understand, A lot of literature has been published running government corporations? importance of managing their personal analyze and navigate the financial and talk shows conducted on the Perhaps, the public should be given a finances, especially if they are moving marketplace with confidence not only subject. A general idea seems to be clue as to how they establish the pay out on their own for the first time. for the new school year, but also for more focused on the question of who scales. Teachers in public schools are the rest of their lives. should be paying for it and where the paid according to scholarity but there The Agency I lead, the Financial revenue to finance the universities is a cap to the salaries of those in the Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC), Ursula Menke should come from. highest category equivalent to a was established in 2001 to help FCAC Commissioner As far as the first question is doctorate degree holder. Canadian consumers gain a better concerned, the answers are not easy The arguments presented by to understand although we all know those who are against free university skilled work force for our knowledge- This means that we have to study the that government services are funded education often cite that Quebec has based economy but we must also have issue more objectively and determine from the taxes everyone pays. the lowest tuition fees in the country, an enlightened citizenry who must be the best possible way to finance our Presumably, the issue seems to boil and perhaps in the world, if we do not well informed in order to exercise their universities without burdening a single down to the way the government in consider those where university right of suffrage wisely. The trend is to group of taxpayers. A symposium on power spends public funds, and education is free. They also say that have more education than less in view education is projected to be held in the priorities it establishes during its term. Quebec has the lowest percentage of of the advancement of technology and near future. We hope that everyone In other words, the management of the youth opting for university science. Our survival in this world lies who participates will have done his funds becomes an ultimate reason why education. An editorial writer cites in a well-educated population. homework and present valid we can either have an economy, or UBC president Stephen Toope’s Therefore, we must find an equitable arguments either for or against free waste in government spending. It also remarks that there are “costs to too way to make it affordable, even if it university education. a becomes obvious that there are certain cheap tuition. If students don’t have a cannot be completely free. Just like values that come into play, for financial stake in their education, they other things in life, a balanced Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi example, does the government value are less likely to devote themselves approach is the best way to proceed. education and really believes it to be seriously to studies, wasting their own an investment in the future of the time and the resources of an already country? Or does the government strained post-secondary system.” This think it is more beneficial to give statement reminds us of the state of subsidies to big corporations because our CEGEP education system which they create jobs? If one reflects on began in the 1960’s. Students do not these two questions alone, it becomes pay tuition in these publicly funded difficult to give any definitive answer colleges. Critics have pointed out there 5320-A Queen Mary Road Tel.: 514-485-7861 without having done enough research are many problems in these Montreal, Quebec H3X 1T7 E-Mail: [email protected] to compare the benefits derived from institutions. They say that it might be Published by: Filcan Publications, Inc. Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi having a well trained manpower with a wise move to abolish them and just Chief Editor & Publisher W.G. Quiambao that of having corporations creating add another year in high school to Community News jobs for the country. At first glance, it prepare students for university Al Abdon Sam Kevin seems like the proverbial question of education. This may not be a bad idea Alberto Baens Santos News & Layout Editor which should come first – the chicken as it may lead to the improvement of Columnists Bert Abiera Bernardo Sarmiento or the egg? Evidently, a debate on the primary and secondary education. Opinion Editorial universality and access to higher Economists have cited the Founder education as a right, and not a need for a well-educated population for The opinions expressed by the writers and columnists do not necessarily reflect that privilege, requires a closer look at both many reasons. Not only do we need a of the management of the North American Filipino Star nor its editors.

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www.filipinostar.org September 2012 The North American Filipino Star 3 Sustainable development a core concern for the Business Hours Borough of Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Monday - Tuesday Montréal, 21 September 2012 green and healthy environment. For 11:00 AM - 7:00 P.M. – The Borough of Côte-des-Neiges— 2012-2013, the Borough intends, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce took the among other things, to implement a Wednesday opportunity, on "In Town Without My system preventing certain municipal Thursday-Friday Car" Day, to present its Local Plan for vehicles from operating at slow speeds Sustainable Development. The event and to install on its territory an electric 2:00-6:00 PM Saturday 12:00-5:00 P.M. Sunday 1:00-5:00 P.M. or By appointment Marché Coop FILIPINO SOLIDARITY COOPERATIVE, INC. 5320-A Queen Mary Road (near Decarie Blvd.) Queen Mary Road and Decarie Boulevard overpass where the temporary picnic tables and trees were installed and City of Montreal employees distributed flyers and brochures to the public (accessible by Snowdon Metro, Busses 17, 51, 166) took place in the presence of Mr. Lionel vehicle charging station. The creation Telephone: 514-485-7861 Perez, councillor for the district of of small green spaces also remains a Darlington and responsible for priority. " said Mr. Lionel Perez. E-Mail: [email protected] environmental files. The Local Plan for Sustainable The Local Plan for Sustainable Development will be submitted for Website: marchecoop.com Development falls in line with the approval at the next Borough Council Montréal Community Sustainable meeting on Wednesday, October 10th. Gift Certificates for all Development Plan 2010–2015 and On "In Town Without My Car" occasions, confirms the commitment to the Day, the Borough also took the environment already undertaken with opportunity to green up boulevard and 72 kinds of Phone cards the Green Plan adopted in 2008. This Queen Mary at the corner of Décarie available local plan is composed of five through the temporary installation of orientations, eight goals, and some fifty trees, potted plants, park benches, and concrete actions to be undertaken by greenery. The goal of this installation is various Borough departments and that to help raise awareness as to the value will make the environment one of its of urban spaces automobiles currently priorities. fill. In this same spirit of sustainable "This local plan is a measure of development, the Éco-quartiers held our determination to pursue our information sessions on urban intervention strategy in environmental agriculture, slow speed vehicle matters and to take concrete steps to operation, composting, and the bequeath to our future generations a emerald ash borer. Tremblay-Applebaum administration adopts municipal action plan for senior citizens Senior-citizen friendly city process “The seven major commitments Montréal, September 20, 2012 – and some 100 hundred actions included The Montréal Executive Committee in the action plan reflect our decision to today adopted the first municipal action improve city programs, services and plan for senior citizens, which was activities, to provide a more accessible, Product Specials developed as part of the Municipalité safe and diversified environment for Valid for October 1 - 10, 2012 amie des aînés plan devised by the senior citizens,” said Jocelyn Ann Québec ministère de la Famille et des Campbell, member of the Montréal Aînés. Executive Committee responsible for “Our actions for senior citizens social and community development, already make Montréal an inclusive city family and senior citizens. that is more respectful of the needs of Last May, Montréal made public the community and more accessible a municipal action project aimed at than ever. But we plan to go even farther senior citizens. On June 12, members of with the municipal action plan, by the community and especially senior promoting active ageing and the full citizens were invited to attend two public Sotanghon Savoy coconut Redpath Brown Glutinous Rice 79¢ each development of Montréal senior citizens meetings and voice their opinion cream - $1.49 Sugar, - $1.99 Elephant 4 lbs within the community,” said Mayor regarding the action plan project. Also in $3.99 Tremblay. February 2012, four consultation

www.filipinostar.org 4 The North American Filipino Star September 2012 3rd runner up - Suzette Hernandez, From Page 1 Miss Earth Canada Vancouver, B. C. competition. Suzette Hernandez was 4th runner up - Chanel Beckenlehner, awarded the Best in Swimwear and Caledon, Ont,. one of the five finalists. The Miss Earth Canada' The result of the pageant, mission statement is to promote based on swimwear, evening gown environmental awareness among the and interview is as follows: youth and raise their quality of involvement. 1st runner up - Cynthia Loewen, La This year marks the tenth Salle, Ontario anniversary of Miss Earth Canada 2nd runner up - Angel Bhathal , pageant under Rosotro (Ronaldo Winnipeg, Manitoba Soriano Trono ) Productions.

From Page 1 International Peace with the theme entitled” Une Paix This annual day consecrated by the durable pour un futur durable.” (A United Nations General Assembly Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable permits us to demonstrate our Future). The first 4 words of the UN common will to work towards the Charter are: "To maintain international dissemination of Culture of Peace in peace." the world and to the protection of our The ceremony which started values that help it to thrive) declared the Pacifest was held at City Hall at 11 Mayor Tremblay. The backdrop of the International Peace Day ceremony held on September 21, 2012 at City a.m. From this moment on, Montreal On the same day, “l’Autobus Hall Place d’Honneur on 275 Notre Dame West, Montreal. became a participant in the big wave of de la Paix” was at the Plaza of the Minister Kenney Supports the Faster Removal of peace on a planetary level. Mayor United Nations in New Yoirk in order to Gerald Tremblay gave the signal that assist in the ceremony of the “Student Foreign Criminals Act launched the observation of One Obesrvance.” It was a unique Ottawa, September 24, 2012 — proposed legislation would ensure that The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister foreign nationals who are inadmissible of Citizenship, Immigration and Multicul- on the most serious grounds - security, turalism, today urged Members of human or international rights violations, Parliament to support the legislation to or organized criminality - will no longer expedite the removal of foreign criminals be able to delay their removal by from Canada and to enhance the safety applying for a program that is meant for and security of Canadians. cases deserving of humanitarian and “We have introduced a law that compassionate consideration. This will stop foreign criminals relying on change is consistent with the endless appeals in order to delay their government’s no safe haven policy. removal from Canada during which time Other amendments to the they continue to terrorize innocent Immigration and Refugee Protection Act Canadians, We believe all to protect the safety and security of parliamentarians should support this Canadians include a new Ministerial law” said Kenney. “Canadians are authority to refuse temporary entry in generous and welcoming people, but exceptional cases, and increased they have no tolerance for criminals and penalties for those who try to cheat the fraudsters abusing our generosity.” system. Mayor Tremblay speaking to some Canadian Peacekeepers after the ceremony The Faster Removal of Foreign In contrast, the legislation will Criminals Act, focuses on three areas facilitate the temporary entry of low-risk Minute of Silence - Moment of Peace - occasion for our youth ambassadors of which would: individuals who would have previously in the company of numerous cities 18-35 years old, the only Canadian 1. Make it easier for the Government been refused entry because one of their around the world that also celebrated Youth delegation who assisted in the to remove dangerous foreign criminals family members was deemed this event in their time zones. Montreal, ceremony of the ringing of the Bell of from our country; inadmissible for non-security reasons, being at the epicentre, the ceremony Peace in the ocmpany of the Secretary 2. Make it harder for those who may such as health. will be diffused directly on LEARN General M. Ban Ki-Moon as well as pose a risk to Canada to enter the “These measures are tough but Quebec, Peaceday.tv. and UN TV. other Messengers of Peace, namely, country in the first place; and fair,” said Minister Kenney. “We want an “Nous sommes réunis Ishmael Beah, Michael Douglas, Jane 3. Remove barriers for genuine visitors immigration system that is open to aujourd’hui pour sensibiliser chacune Goodall and Forest Whitaker. who want to come to Canada. genuine visitors, while at the same time de nos collectivités à l’importance de “Cercle de Paix” is a non-profit Through the Faster Removal of prevents the entry of foreign criminals prendre le parti de la Paix. Cette organization founded in 2004. Its Foreign Criminals Act, the Government and denies them the ability to endlessly journée annuelle consacrée par mission is to promote September 21, is delivering on its commitment to abuse our generosity.” l’Assemblée Générale des Nations the International Peace Day in the streamline the process to deport These amendments, which would update the Immigration and Unies nous permet de manifester notre United Nations and to raise awareness convicted criminals by limiting their Refugee Protection Act and our volonté commune de travailler à of all citizens about their stakes in non- access to the Immigration and Refugee immigration program, complement the l’instauration d’une Culture de la Paix violence thereby allowing the Board’s Immigration Appeal Division. recent measures in the Protecting dans le monde et à la défense qui lui development of the Culture of Peace This will reduce the amount of time certain criminals may remain in Canada Canada’s Immigration System Act as servent d’assisses.(We are united as defined by UNESCO. “Cercle de well as the Action Plan on Perimeter today to sensitize everyone of our Paix” is a member of Pathways to by up to 14 months, reducing their chances of committing more crimes on Security and Economic community about the importance of Peace and the Culture of Peace Canadian soil. 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www.filipinostar.org September 2012 The North American Filipino Star 5 Minister’s answer shocks Karygiannis Persistent Failure to Tackle Malnutrition OTTAWA – The Honourable Jim found guilty, they claim the punishment Putting Millions of Children at Risk, Warn Two Karygiannis, Member of Parliament for could be death. There is also a danger Leading Charities Scarborough-Agincourt and Liberal that the court could offer a reward to Critic for Multiculturalism, was shocked anyone who either kills them or returns September 20, 2012 chronic undernutrition in 2011 has fallen by the answer from the office of the them to Egypt. They believe they have TORONTO, ONTARIO-- to 19.5 per cent from 23.8 per cent two Foreign Affairs Minister. Mr. Karygiannis been targeted because they are (Marketwire - Sept. 20, 2012) - Save the years earlier, even though in some has written to the Foreign Affairs Minister, members of the Coptic Orthodox faith Children and World Vision are calling for regions over half of children still suffer John Baird, requesting the Canadian and have spoken out against the political promises to be urgently undernutrition. government contact the Egyptian persecution of Coptic Christians in translated into actions to avert the In India, on the other hand, child government with respect to a list, which Egypt. deaths of millions of undernourished undernutrition levels remain persistently includes the names of two Canadians, of “As usual, Members of children, 2.3 million of whom died in high - around 42 per cent according to people accused of participating in the Parliament, who are working on behalf of 2011 alone. the last official survey in 2005/6 - due to production of the video, ‘Innocence of their constituents, are being The two organizations have issues including inadequate spending Muslims’. stonewalled.” Mr. Karygiannis stated. launched a Nutrition Barometer which on health and nutrition, wide economic assesses governments' political, legal and social inequality and weak political and financial commitments to tackling commitment, though the authorities' malnutrition in the 36 countries where 90 commitment to tackle child per cent of the world's undernourished undernutrition is now strengthening. children live. Almost a quarter of these The barometer warns that it countries have shown little progress in takes time to translate political and tackling this silent crisis. economic commitments into results, "The Nutrition Barometer which explains why actions to tackle the released today is a way to assess and child undernutrition crisis need to be hold governments accountable in terms adopted urgently. of their political and financial 2012 has been a critical year for commitment to end child malnutrition," action on nutrition with global leaders said Save the Children CEO Patricia Erb. reaffirming their commitment to tackling "I will be in Bangladesh visiting our malnutrition at the G8 and the London nutrition and health programming next Hunger Summit. The 36 countries in this week. Bangladesh, one of the poorest report are capable of saving millions of countries, has shown significant lives and preventing the number of improvements in child mortality, health stunted children by some 64 million by MP Jim Karygiannis (left) and Nader Fawzy speaking to the members of the press and nutrition. Through political will they 2025. But this requires political will and have demonstrated that by investing in commitments, followed by decisive The comment from the “Once again, Harper and Baird are health, by targeting the poorest and by action. Minister’s Press Secretary was: letting Canadians down. They don’t working closely with grassroots “I’m not sure it does anyone any seem to know how to protect Canadians, organizations, they are on the road to Link to report: good to discuss these issues publicly. so they are trying to sweep it under the ending preventable child deaths in a http://www.savethechildren.ca/documen We’ll certainly be working on this issue rug.” generation." t.doc?id=230 privately with the Egyptians.” Mr. Fawzy is a single parent with Strikingly, India appears at the “I cannot believe that the three children. Today, Mr. Fawzy visited bottom of the list despite experiencing Notes to editors: Minister’s office wants the two 42 Division of the Toronto Police strong economic growth in the past few Canadians to be quiet – their lives may Services to give his statement with years. At the other end of the spectrum The Nutrition Barometer will be be on the line.” said Mr. Karygiannis. respect to the threats against him. lies Peru which have shown strong launched at the UNGA in New York on “Why does Baird want to muzzle “I am worried about my political resolve and committed growing Wednesday, 26 September, at 8am at Canadians who fear for their lives?” children. I wish the Conservative resources to fight child undernutrition, Sentry Centers (730 3rd Ave). This event The names of Nader Fawzy and government would respect me.” Mr. achieving results. will be co-hosted by Save the Children Jacques Attalla, both Canadian citizens, Fawzy said before his meeting with the World Vision and Save the CEO Jasmine Whitbread and World have been placed on a list, issued by the police. After his meeting Mr. Fawzy said Children are calling on world leaders Vision CEO Kevin Jenkins. Egyptian Government, as being involved “The police said they will increase gathering in New York for the UN The Nutrition Barometer aims to with the movie ‘Innocence of Muslims’ in patrols in my neighbourhood and General Assembly summit to take urgent provide a snapshot of national its production, promotion and around my house. I want to thank Mr. measures to tackle child undernutrition. governments' commitments and distribution. Mr. Fawzy and Mr. Attalla Karygiannis for his help.” They warn that unless promises are progress in addressing children's refute these allegations and say they “The police are taking this translated into swift action, the ambitious nutrition. It builds on existing indices have no association whatsoever with the matter seriously.” Mr. Karygiannis stated. commitment made at the World Health such as the Global Hunger Index (GHI) movie. “I wish the Conservative government Assembly earlier this year to reduce the produced by the International Food “What does ‘working on the would. The Government’s silence number of stunted children by 40 per Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the issue privately’ mean? What assurances speaks louder than words.” cent, by 2025, will not be met. Hunger Reduction Commitment Index do they have that the government will be -30- World Vision Canada's Elly (HRCI) released by the Institute of working on this with the Egyptians?” Mr. Contact: Vandenberg said: "Every child deserves Development Studies. It analyzes Karygiannis asked. “If discussions do Margot Doey-Vick, Media Relations the best start in life. Combatting child commitments made by each country's happen, will we get regular updates on Office of the Hon. Jim Karygiannis, P.C., malnutrition demands good governance government to fight undernutrition and the progress or lack thereof?” M.P., Scarborough-Agincourt (613)992- and multi-sectoral strategies backed by attempts to understand how these Mr. Fawzy and Mr. Attalla claim 4501 or (416)321-2405 long-term investments. As Minister commitments move with children's the list has been sent to the court. If Fantino heads to his first UNGA, we are nutrition status. counting on Canada to keep pushing The figure of 36 countries Little Learners Home Day Care other countries for accountability on this accounting for 90 per cent of the world's issue. Hungry children need concrete malnourished children being able to 3770 Van Horne commitments delivered, not empty reduce the number of stunted children (near Pharmaprix Cote des Neiges) promises." by some 64 million by 2025 comes from Crucially, the accountability research carried out by Save the Montreal, QC H3S 1R8 report identifies opportunities for Children. 2 Hot Meals & Snacks governments to fulfil their promises. Specifically, the new barometer Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and provided remember what peace there can be in silence. suggests that good governance can play As far as possible, without surrender, be on a key role to achieve success in fighting good terms with all persons. Educational Activities for Early child undernutrition, as reflected in 13 Speak your truth quietly and clearly. Childhood Development countries representing over a third of the Listen to others even the dull and the ignorant sample. for they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, for they The report reveals Peru has Reliable, Professional Care are vexations to the spirit. demonstrated excellent legal and If you compare yourself to others you may political commitments matched by become vain and bitter, for always there will be Call Susan 514-654-1404 strong financial investment. As a result, greater and lesser persons than yourself. the proportion of children suffering from From Desiderata (Author Unknown) www.filipinostar.org 6 The North American Filipino Star September 2012

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It to shore up support for their candidates. is intended to be a part of the celebration They were so unabashed in their illegal marking the 50th founding anniversary of activities that they began campaigning FAMAS in 2013. several days before the official campaign In principle, I am not against it. In period could even start. They seemed quite fact, I think that it’s a very good idea. comfortable at the thought that members of Nevertheless, given the immaturity, the COMELEC were pushovers that they partiality, vindictiveness, power-hungriness, could impose their will on at any time. They selfishness and hypocrisy of many leaders miscalculated the resolve of the committee Until now they are still carping and members, particularly those who are to be resolute, fair and judicious. avowedly against the present During the last FAMAS election over 2011 election result administration, such a proposition would season, they encouraged their candidates only do more harm than good to the to register as many people as they could, In a pensee that could have been to aim his crosshairs at. already divided association. From my point and paid for their membership fees. cribbed from the old editions of his yellow According to Dictionary,com, of view, such a proposal, if carried on, Virtually, that was vote-buying. Then they newspaper, a local editor-in-chief/publisher “fixation” is (1) Psychoanalysis - a partial would only lead to a huge controversy. And jumped the gun on campaigning by and his twin female columnist wasted yet arrest of emotional and instinctual that would surely mar what is supposed to handing out to prospective supporters their another few feet of valuable newsprint by development at an early point in life, due to be a celebratory and momentous occasion. campaign materials prematurely. But when recycling their respective litanies of their a severe traumatic experience or an Not only that, it is also proposed their candidates were charged and most outrageous and greatest pet peeves. overwhelming gratification. (2) a that the panel of judges to be tasked to eventually found guilty of those violations Edition after edition that fraternal twins preoccupation with one subject, issue, choose the most deserving of said honor after a fair hearing, they cried foul, and keep on doubling down and dumping their etc.; obsession: All his life in Montreal, Mr. and recognition be composed of the unjustly accused the COMELEC of bias in journalistic dung on all the people, Editor-in-Chief/Publisher has had a fixation publishers of various local Filipino favor of their opponents. And as if they are particularly FAMAS President Aurora on community leaders, particularly Au community newspapers. It’s fundamentally not idiotic enough, they even have the Osdon and other members of the FAMAS Osdon and James de la Paz, who have a plausible idea except that one of the chutzpah to tell everyone that it was the Executive Board, whom they and their adamantly, sensibly and silently rebuffed publishers whom the proponent referred to COMELEC that broke the rules. gang of marauders have been salivating to his groundless accusations. is not known for fairness, objectivity, On the very first meeting of the topple for over a year now. But in a classic Fixation and narcissistic honesty, decency and even maturity. What BOT several months later, she didn’t waste case of good prevailing over evil, they have personality disorder have atrophied the that publisher is quite known for is his any second in raising the issue about the since failed at every turn despite their best brain of this phony UP-Diliman alumnus. boorishness, relentless lying, outrageous COMELEC, particularly its chairman. effort, including fraudulently registering Such affliction seems to have made him a accusations, lousy judgment, wickedness, James dela Paz, the BOT Chairman, had FAMAS to make it their own. Whoever loonie, and I don’t mean the Canadian obsession, fixation, narcissistic personality barely banged the gavel to open the advised them to do that is patently stupid. dollar coin. What a waste of talent! As an disorder and crass misrepresentation of the meeting when she almost immediately No one outside of their mob is editor-in-chief and publisher, he could have facts, among other things. In other words, brought up what to her was a top priority – credulous enough to buy their palpable served as a catalyst for unity in our he doesn’t have the moral ascendancy to my expulsion from the COMELEC. lies. Even some members of the community. Apparently, he rather draws be a member of that important panel. For more than a year now, she has Samahang Makabayan have become so wedge between the sitting FAMAS Conventional wisdom will tell you that a been trying her utmost to make it as a fed up with the couple’s bizarre and Executive Board and the rest of the person with unstable mind is not fit to cause célèbre. Indeed, it was the very first intemperate tirades against Au Osdon and community, and serves as rogue judge. thing that came out of her big mouth. It is a the rest of the Mabuhay Team that they provocateur for the losing candidates in ******* very clear indication of how desperate she have started to distance themselves from the last FAMAS election for no other reason Do I know you? is to see me expelled even for the flimsiest those two. I surmise that those former but to have in their control the association, As innocuous as that question of reason. Thanks to the presence of supporters have finally realized that they the FAMAS Community Center and, more sensible members of the BOT, she didn’t were merely being used by those twin evils importantly, its funds. may seem to be, it had hurt the feelings of a number of people. Not by itself, but only, go very far in her avowed quest to have me to fulfill the latter’s sinister plan. More than a year has passed removed from the COMELEC. In many respects, the editor-in- since the last FAMAS election in August of and especially, when SC (as in Secret Consul) used it as greeting to his visitors Actually, I can resign from the chief/publisher is like Wile E. Coyote who 2011. It’s high time that he grew up and COMELEC any time, and most likely I never misses a chance to run roughshod behaved his age. He should stop selling doing business with him as an honorary diplomat. To the dismay of the people who would have already done so had it not over Ms. Osdon’s Road Runner, but can’t snake oil, act like a genuine journalist, and been for this particular trustee’s trounce the wise bird no matter what kind then devote his time, energy and came to his office for some consular business during his term, SC would receive impertinence. Since her deadly disease is of artifice of diabolical ingenuity he uses on resources to doing something truly just in remission, I decided that it would be them. It is obvious that relentless worthwhile, like helping out in promoting them with his condescending trademark greeting of “Do I know you?” as if to say nice if I make her life a little more worth- publishing of malicious accusations and harmony among various groups in the living by serving my full term as chairman. red herrings in his newspaper is an Filipino community rather than divide it that he would not be so inclined to help them out if he did not. So, the sadistically-inclined woman has the exercise in futility. It really amazes me why with baseless accusations. His being an chance to enjoy me till 2016 when my he doesn’t get it. Obsessiveness must editor-in-chief, and a publisher to boot, SC is a chartered accountant who has his own private accounting business. mandate ends, unless, of course, I change have impaired his mind. behooves him to be more responsible. He my mind, and get out of the proverbial Noticeably, James de la Paz, for is getting older; he should make it his Keen observers saw a pattern that SC, the accountant, was not as welcoming to those kitchen sooner anyway. In any case, I many years the object of the wicked editor- legacy. intend to keep my options open. If I have to in-chief’s fixation, hasn’t been as maligned ******* people who were not already doing accounting business with him as those who get out of the COMELEC, it has to be on my lately as he used to be despite his being Selecting outstanding own terms, or only for cause and beyond the current chairman of the FAMAS Board were. In short, one had to patronize SC, the members of FAMAS is like accountant, first before SC, the diplomat, reasonable doubt. of Trustees. It’s either he is scared to mess The BOT has adopted a Code of up with James or hethat Au Osdon, opening a can of worms would attend to the former’s problems. Among those whom SC had slighted are Ethics. Is this BOT member not violating because of her perceived passivity, is a There’s a suggestion to give that code by writing in her column milksop and therefore relatively easier prey Rey Balansi, the Grand Knight of the Montreal chapter of the Order of the something detrimental to the objectives for Join Gilmore Dance Club Knights of Rizal, and a businesswoman which the BOT was created or privileged information on the board? It looks like and stay in shape. whose business is located on Victoria Avenue near corner Van Horne. There are conflict of interest. She can’t have it both Call us for more details many other people who were offended by ways. BOT Chairman Dela Paz should look 514-485-7861 his unfriendly signature remark, but they into this. would rather stay anonymous lest their ******* lives would get muddled unnecessarily. Enjoy the serenity and beauty ******* of nature when you visit the Kicking me out of the Abbey at St. Benoit du Lac COMELEC is at the top of It’s the Abbey’s her priority Centennial Year. One particular member of the Join the educational tour organized by FAMAS Board of Trustees (BOT) is Gilmore College International obsessed with, and bloodthirsty for, my on Saturday, October 20, 2012 5320-A Queen Mary Road expulsion from the FAMAS Committee on Departure: 8:00 AM (between Decarie and Elections (COMELEC). Presumably, she’s Assembly: Plamondon Metro Coolbrook) Snowdon Metro convinced that as long as I am a member, (Van Horne Exit) let alone the chairperson, of said statutory Montreal H3X 1T7 Return to Montreal: 5:00 P.M. www.gilmorecollege.com committee, she and her cohorts cannot Call 514-485-7861 for details www.filipinostar.org 8 The North American Filipino Star September 2012

How to enter: selection of winners COMMUNITY NEWS Submit photographs via email at: [email protected]. The finalists will be notified via Photo Essay Contest in Honor of Photographs submitted email of their status by the second personally or through postal mail will week of November 2012 and will be Overseas Filipinos not be accepted. posted in the NCCA website at Theme: A day in the life of an former Filipino citizens. It is divided into Each entry can only have a www.ncca.gov.ph. The NCCA and IAC- overseas Filipino: Stories of 2 categories: Category A: Aged 13-17 maximum of four (4) photos. Each MOF reserves the right to modify these excellence, ingenuity, patience, hard years and Category B: Aged 18 years entry must be in a folder and sent rules at its discretion. work and success and above. The entries must be from compressed via email to Entry deadline: the migrants themselves and must [email protected]. All entries must be received via A project of the National Commission present proof of being an overseas Only one (1) Entry Form is email by 5:00 pm Manila Time, 15 for Culture and the Arts, in cooperation Filipinos, such as passport, Overseas required from each Entrant/Participant October 2012 by the NCCA Secretariat. with the Inter-Agency Committee for Employment Certificate, seaman’s regardless of the number of entries. Late entries will automatically be the Celebration of the Month of book, stamp, alien registration Attach also to the email the disqualified. For more details, please Overseas Filipinos (IAC-MOF) certificate, naturalization papers, etc. accomplished Entry Form, which contact the NCCA Secretariat at 633 Background: should contain the INTRODUCTORY General Luna Street, Intramuros, Based on the 2010 Stock Estimate What to enter: TEXT for each entry. The Introductory Manila, with telephone numbers (632) of Filipinos Overseas, there are about Each photograph must be text must not exceed four (4) 527-2175, 527-2192 local 605; fax 9.45 million Filipinos overseas; 4.42 original and taken at their workplace or sentences. number (632) 525-8656, and email million of them are permanent place of residence which may be Multiple entries are allowed but address at [email protected]. migrants, 4.32 million temporary correlated to the theme. Entrants must Entrants can only submit a maximum migrants, and more than 0.74 million provide for every entry, the following of four (4) entries, and Entrants can Prizes: irregular migrants. This part of our information on their entry forms: a only WIN ONCE. In case the entries of Winning photographs, selected population significantly contributes to keyword/entry name of the the same photographer all qualify for finalists and other entries will be put to our nation building.As part of this photograph: place and date where the the top prizes, the entry with the exhibit for the whole month of year’s celebration of the Month of photo was taken; and a short caption highest total score and rank will be the December at a venue to be announced Overseas Filipinos and International in English language not to exceed four one awarded. later. Winning entries will receive the Migrants Day, the Inter-Agency (4) sentences written by the By entering the contest, entrants following prizes: Committee proposes to hold a photo photographer on his insights of the grant NCCA and IAC-MOF a royalty- competition in search of compelling subject and its significance. The entry / free, world-wide, perpetual, non- Adult photographs featuring the lives of entries must capture stories of exclusive license to display, distribute, 1st Prize – travel opportunity for 2 overseas Filipinos. 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Any 1st Prize – travel opportunity for 2 gives a venue for overseas Filipinos to three (3) years (since June 2009). photograph reproduced will include a pax approximately worth Php25,000.00 share their artistic perspective on their Cropped photos are eligible. The photographer credit. The IAC-MOF will 2nd Prize – travel opportunity for daily struggles and triumphs through judging panel will not accept slides, or not be required to pay any additional 2 pax approximately worth Photography.The competition is computer-manipulated photos. Minor consideration or seek any additional Php15,000.00 divided in two categories: Category A enhancements, including spotting, approval in connection with such 3rd Prize – travel opportunity for for ages 13-17 and Category B for 18 dodging, and burning, contrast and uses.Download ENTRY FORM 2 pax approximately worth Php years old and above. 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Email Aesthetic appeal of the photograph Call 514-485-7861 The project is aimed at raising the submissions must not be larger than Composition, balance, color and awareness of overseas Filipinos and 6MB. It is advised that images are organization the general Philippine publics on taken at the highest resolution possible Photographer’s insight as reflected in Philippine Diaspora through (TIFF or JPEG), to ensure maximum his short commentary or explanatory Photography. optimization for print output. note will be given weight in the For a photo in which a person Theme: is recognizable, entrants must secure a “A day in the life of an overseas model release from the subject or, in Filipino: Stories of excellence, the case of a minor, the subject’s Need Money? ingenuity, patience, hard work and parent or guardian and provide it to the success” judging panel upon request.Download Term: sample Release Form here. Do you have a full time job? The Photo Essay Contest on the Photographs that have been theme: “A day in the life of an overseas part or won any other competition, or Filipino: Stories of excellence, offered elsewhere for publication or If yes, call (514) 344-1499 ingenuity, patience, hard work and have been published in magazines and success” begins on August 15, 2012, newspapers or have been produced as and ends October 15, 2012. By an advertisement shall automatically submitting an entry, each contestant be disqualified. Photos that violate or agrees to the rules of the contest. infringe upon another person’s AND GET CASH NOW! copyright are not eligible. Who may enter: Employees and officials of the The contest is open to all Filipinos NCCA and member agencies of the based overseas, including migrant IAC-MOF and their immediate relatives Good & Bad Credit Accepted workers, immigrants, second and third are not eligible to join the competition. generation Filipinos overseas, and

www.filipinostar.org September 2012 The North American Filipino Star 9 Kailan masasabing umuupa na * Humingi ng permiso na hindi magbigay ako? Nagsimula ang pag-upa mo kapag ng perang pang-upa para sa may kasunduan ka na sa may-ari para pagpapakompone, upahan ang isang apartment sa isang tiyak *Humingi ng kabayaran dahil sa na halaga ng renta. May bisa ang pag- pagkaabala, o upang pinag-usapan lamang. * Humiling ng kanselasayon ng pag-upa. Mas mababa ang upang ibinayad Kapag hindi pa nagawa ang ng nakaraang umupa. May magagawa ba pagkokompone pagkaraan ng 10 araw, ako kaugnay nito? Kapag puwede kang pumunta sa Rental Board at President Manuel Luis Quezon - Erratum napagkasunduan na ninyo ng may-ari ang sagutin ang aplikasyon para sa isa o higit pag-upa, dapat ipaalam sa iyo ng may-ari, sa sumusunod. Pagtutuwid nang nakasulat, ang pinakamababang upa Importante o apurahang na ibinayad sa apartment sa nakalipas na pagkokompone (halimbawa: sirang susian Taimtim na paumanhin sa 12 buwan. May 10 araw ka para mag- ng pinto): Kailangan mong ipaalam agad, malaking pagkakamali na ang apply sa Rental Board para tutulan ang o subukang ipaalam sa may-ari ang naipadalang larawan ay kay Kgg. anumang pagtaas ng upa kompara sa problema (telepono, pagbisita, atbp). Manuel A. Roxas sa halip ng kay Kgg. nakaraan. Kung sa palagay mo ay labis- Kung imposibleng makontak ang Manuel L. Quezon na siyang tinutukoy labis ang pagtaas, ito ay dapat na kasali sa may-ari, o kung ayaw niyang tumugon sa sa maikling talambuhay nang kontrata. kahilingan, puwedeng ikaw mismo ang nakaraang isyu ng pitak na ito. Ang Itatakda ng Rental Board ang upa magsagawa ng pagkokompone at ibawas wastong kamatayan ay nasa kapsyon. na isinasaalang-alang ang mga gastusun ang gastusin mula sa upa mo o bawiin ang ng may-ari noong nakaraang taon. nagastos sa Rental Board. Kapag hindi tinukoy ng may-ari Mag-ingat! Kakailanganin mo Correction ang nakaraang upa, o kapag nalaman ang katibayan na kailangang-kailangan mong nagbigay ang may-ari ng maling ang pagkokompone (halimbawa: saksi, My deep regrets for the impormasyon tungkol sa nakaraang upa, larawan) at tinangka mong kausapin ang erroneous submission of the picture of dapat mong agad na kontakin ang isa sa may-ari, kung sakali mang sabihin ng may- Pres. Manuel A. Roxas in lieu of Pres. mga binanggit sa unang pahina ng ari na hindi ka nagbayad ng renta. polyetong ito para makahingi ka ng tulong. Apartment na hindi matitirahan Manuel L. Quezon who is the subject Ano-ano ang mga karapatan ko kaugnay (halimbawa: baha, pinsala ng sunog) of a short biography in the previous ng pagtaas ng renta? Kapag panahon na Puwede mong iwan ang iyong apartment. Sinilang: Agosto 19, 1878, sa Baler, issue of this column. Correct date of ng renewal ng pag-upa, puwedeng Sa loob ng 10 araw, dapat kang death is in the caption Tayabas humiling ang may-ari ng pagtaas ng upa. magpadala ng nakarehistrong liham sa Namatay: Agosto 1, 1944, sa Saranac, Para sa 12 buwang pag-upa, ang pabatid may-ari na nagpapaliwanag ng mga New York, U.S.A. ng pagtaas ng upa (kailangang nakasulat) dahilan ng paglisan mo sa apartment. ay kailangang ipadala nang 3 hanggang 6 Bago mo lisanin ang apartment tiyakin Pichu, Pechay at Peras Pichu at Pechay: (Magkasabay) Hindi na buwan bago ang petsa ng renewal. mong mayroon kang katibayan ng na, buhat lang sa tiyo at tiya pataas Para sa pag-upa nang di-aabot sa 12 kondisyon nito (halimbawa: mga saksi, buwan (o para sa pag-upa nang walang larawan), kung sakaling magkaila ang Pichu: Pechay! Pechay! Dumating na hanggang lelong at lelang. Peras: Okey pala tayong tatlo. Sige, tiyak na panahon), ang pabatid ng pagtaas may-ari at kasuhan ka sa di-pagbabayad si Peras! ng upa ay kailangang ipadala ng 1 ng renta. sa Oktubre na tayo maglaro. Kasi, ang Pechay: Ha? E, bakit hindi mo ako hanggang 2 buwan bago ang petsa ng Para sa mga problema sa ginising? hirap at ang haba ng biyahe ko. renewal. Maaari lamang humiling ang kalusugan at kaligtasan, tumawag ka rin sa Peras: Hoy, Kuya Pichu, Ate Pechay. Nagmadali nga ako pero inabot din may-ari ng isang pagtaas ng renta bawat City of Montreal Inspection Department: Kapag kuya at ate ba ay hindi na ako ng martial law. z-z-z-z-z-z-z-z-z- taon. 311 pinagmamano? * * * * * Ang Rental Board ang may gabay Sa anong mga stuwasyon ako sa pagtaas ng upa. Kung gusto mong puwedeng paalisin ng may-ari? Sa ilalim tanggihan ang pagtaas o kung aalis ka ng batas ang may-ari ay maaari kang pagkatapos ng kontrata mo sa pag-upa, paalisin sa bisa ng desisyon ng Rental kailangan mo itong ipaalam sa may-ari sa Board. Ang mga karaniwang situwasyon pamamagitan ng rehistradong liham sa ay ang mga sumusunod: loob ng isang buwan na pagkatanggap ng Di-pagbabayad ng renta. Kapag pabatid. Kung hindi ito gagawin, ang pag- naantala ka sa pagbabayad nang higit sa upa ay awtomatikong magkakabisang tatlong linggo, puwedeng mag-aplay para muli, kasama na ang pagtaas ng upa. sa pagpapaalis ang may-ari sa Rental Kung tatanggihan mo ang pagtaas ng Board. Para maiwasan ito, dapat kang renta, ang may-ari ay may isang buwan magbayad ng renta at dagdag na gastusin para mag-apply sa Rental Board upang at anumang interes, bago pa man magpasiya tungkol sa pagtaas. Itatakda maglabas ng desisyon ang Rental Board. ng Rental Board ang bagong renta nang Tiyakin mong may katibayan ka ng isinasaalang-alang ang mga pagbabago pagbabayad at tiyakin mo ring sa mga gastusin ng may-ari. kakanselahin ng may-ari ang kaso sa Kapag ang may-ari ay hindi Rental Board. Kung kailangan, puwede nagpadala ng pabatid ng pagtaas ng mong bayaran ang renta sa panahong renta, ang iyong pag-upa ay awtomatikong dinidinig ng Rental Board and kaso, kung mare-renew ayon sa dating renta maliban saan tatayong saksi ang Regisseur kung nagpadala ka ng pabatid ng non- (Komisyoner). Sa ganitong situwasyon ay renewal sa pamamagitan ng rehistradong kailangang cash, money order o ceritified liham. Ang takdang panahon ng check ang pagbayad. pagpapadala mo ng pabatid na ito ay Madalas na atrasadong katulad ng takdang panahon ng may-ari sa pagbabayad ng renta: Maliban kung Si Morgan Virginia Santos ay sinilang noong Setyembre 21, 2012,11:25 n.g., na may pagpapadala ng pabatid ng pagtaas ng nakasaad sa kontrata, ang upa ay timbang na 6 na libra at 14 na onsa. Ang ina, si Alma Mendoza at ama, Aaron Dale upa (tingnan ang itaas). babayaran sa unang araw ng buwan. Ang Santos ay kapuwa kawani sa Jewish General Hospital. Ano ang puwede kong gawin umuupa ay maaaring paalisin kung kapag may kailangang ayusin sa patuloy ang atrasadong pagbabayad at apartment ko? Responsibilidad ng may-ari nagbibgay na ng problema sa may-ari. Karapatan ng Umuupa (Tenants' Rights) na panatilihin ang maayos na kondisyon Pang-aabala. Puwede kang Minabuti kong bigyan puwang ugnayan sa: ng apartment at isagawa ang mapaalis dahil sa pang-aabala kung ang paksang ito dahil sa mapagkawang- kinakailangang pagkokompone at paglinis mapapatunayan ng may-ari na seryosong gawang layunin na makatulong sa Proyektong Genesis, 514.738.2036, 4735 ng amag, pagpatay ng daga, ipis at atbp. problema ito at binalewala mo ang mga komunidad lalo na sa ating mga Cote-Sainte-Catherine cor. Victoria, (hangga't ang mga pinsalang ito ay hindi babala. Maaaring ipatawag ng may-ari kababayan. Ang Proyektong Genesis Montreal, Cote-Sainte-Catherine Metro kagagawan ng umuupa). ang mga kapitbahay o ang pulis para (Project Genesis) ay nagpasalin sa wikang Kailangan mong magpadala ng tumestigo. Filipino ng kanilang polyeto na Lupon ng Pagpapaupa (Rental Board), rehistradong liham sa may-ari na pinapamahagi sa lahat 514.873.2245, Olympic Village Ailes D, humihiling ng pagkompone sa loob ng 10 (Itutuloy sa susunod na edisyon ng North Narito muna ang tungkol sa #5199 Sherbrooke, East, Montreal, Viau araw. May pormularyo ang Proyekto American Filipino Star.) pagpapaupa ng tirahan at sa susunod na Metro o/or 1425 Rene-Levesque West Genesis para dito. labas ay ilalahad pa ang iba't-ibang #600 Montreal, Lucien-L'Allier Metro serbisyo ng Proyektong Genesis. * Ideposito ang upa mo sa Rental Board. 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Doorways, archways and brickwork, peeling paint or windows are great to position your corrugated iron. Similar in the way couple in and give the composition a you can use foliage as textural Al Abdon dynamic aspect. It can often given backgrounds, building textures can the image balance and symmetry, add mood and wistfulness to your A creative way for composing couples and can be applied to both indoor image. and outdoor sessions. Carefully I hope these tricks could No matter what their skill level Victoria Park at Westmount. positioning yourself and your couple make a difference to your shooting There are so many portraits is, most photographers do everything in front of these elements can style. Again I always emphasize that out there that use trees in uninspiring they can to avoid cheesy, awkward and produce great graphic compositions, practice makes perfect. ways – people sitting on branches, or generic couples portraits. 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Now that the province's new Parti The new PQ government has Québécois government has scrapped the said it favours indexing tuition to inflation. increase in post-secondary tuition fees At least 20 countries in Europe that prompted widespread protests and a charge no or only nominal fees for post- student strike against the previous Liberal secondary education, including countries Montreal student protest calls for free tuition government, CLASSE is proposing free like France, the Netherlands and Sweden, education altogether as a long-term goal. where university tuition is free. September 22, 2012 (The The march started in Park Lafontaine and Free tuition? Montreal police reported two Canadian Press) One of Quebec's three headed down Berri Street, then west Quebec student group CLASSE arrests, saying projectiles were launched biggest student groups is championing through downtown. It was over by 4:30 laid out a proposal in May for how to make in Saturday's demonstration. An officer the idea of free university education, now p.m. ET. tuition free in the province. In most EU suffered a knee injury, police said. Police that tuition hikes are officially off the table. The more vocal student group countries, tuition is either free or a also used pepper spray on some people Several hundred people CLASSE says free education is entirely nominal fee. See here for a comparison. in the protest, and CBC video shows a supporting that cause took part in a rally achievable, a position that isn't promoted Quebec currently has the lowest constable aggressively shoving a and march on Saturday in Montreal — a by the province's two other groups, the tuition in the country for students who photographer and then using his baton to regular occurrence on the 22nd of each federation of college students, or FECQ, come from the province. Students from strike a man playing drums. month since the start of the Quebec and federation of university students, elsewhere in Canada pay more than student crisis in the winter. FEUQ. double the amount, though.

Thank You From the Family of

Bing Bernas (1932 — 2012)

In this sad and trying time, the support of the entire Filipino community has meant a great deal to us. There are simply no words to express our thanks for your love, kindness, friendship, generosity and prayers.

Please join us at the 40th Day Mass celebration at Saint-Kevin’s Church on

Wednesday, October 3rd at 7PM.

Reception to follow in the church basement.

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Apple pickers expressing their cheerful moods in the playground of the Fromages du The girls are smiling for the camera while Magnolia Camat waits patiently for the signal to go Verger (Fromage de Brebis), rue de la Pommeraie, St. Joseph du Lac, September 16, into the Vergers La France for apple picking - Edna, Arlene, Juvy, and their friends. 2012 (Photo taken by Budz Sarmiento).

Photo taken at the playground of the Fromagerie in St. Joseph du Lac (second stop over of Gilmore’s annual apple picking picnic, September 16, 2012) Photo shows Gilmore College students and their family waiting in a line to pay for their bags of apples. (Photo taken by Budz Sarmiento) Trip to the Abbey St. Benoit du Lac organized by Gilmore College International When: Saturday, October 20, 2012 Departure: 8:00 A.M. sharp Assembly place: Plamondon Metro Van Horne Exit Return to Montreal: 5:00 P.M. Donation: $22 Below 12: $17

Posing and smiling for the camera: Mina, Edna, Arlene and her guests while waiting to get into the Vergers La France orchard, September 16, 2012. (By Budz Sarmiento)

Filipino Solidarity Cooperative picnic at Beaver Lake, August 26, 2012. Not all members are in photo as they had left earlier before photo was taken. (Courtesy: Budz Sarmiento) www.filipinostar.org September 2012 The North American Filipino Star

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June 15 and now, she is a fully certified president of the club, proudly said "We PERSONALITY OF THE MONTH Financial Planner. She is still a CPA- made about $600 for two days. Not bad CGA candidate and fulfilling her PPP at for the efforts of our members who are Panganiban is reaping the fruits of McGill University. all volunteers. " "I’m telling my story to inspire For almost 100 years, Lions hard work the kids and caregivers,” "said Club International is the world's largest by W. G. Quiambao p.m. to 10 p.m., she worked as a Panganiban. "I want them to get away service club organization, with more There's a saying that hard caregiver. She was drained, physically from being caregivers. Sometimes, than 1.3 million members in more than work does pay. Just ask Jacinta and financially She was down to 95 they tell me - “It’s easy for you to say 45,000 clubs all over the world. Its Panganiban, who used to work as a pounds. She had to scrimp because because you're not in our position.” I mission is to improve the communities. caregiver but now is working as a her earnings were spent to defray her understand them. But they've to stop It has volunteers for many different financial security advser and mutual making excuses. They've to stop community projects such as caring for funds representative,. She'll say the looking for someone to blame. I've a the environment, feeding the hungry saying is true. But her rise to success is family too in the Philippines. I tell them and aiding seniors and the a long and arduous journey,. to be patient . When I finish my studies handicapped. It also helps victims of "I know that I still have a lot of and find a better job, we'll benefit." natural disasters by providing things to do but at least, I've Panganiban mentioned that immediate needs such as food, water, accomplished my two goals," she t attended the Career Expo where clothing and medical supplies . Panganiban said. "I got out from being she met Filipino leaders and On May 24, Myrnna Ceniza, a caregiver and I've finished my studies professionals like Amir Billones who club secretary of Lions in the which was disrupted when I left the have the same wish for Filipinos: to Philippines, wrote to Dino Pugliesee, Philippines." pursue a higher education. former president of Lions (Montreal Panganiban and a partner "My goal now is to set a Westward): “I am very happy to inform opened an auto supplies and foundation to send educational you that we received the two motorcycle parts business in 1994 in materials from Canada to the balikbayan boxes last May 18, 2012 that Santiago, Isabella, Cagayan Valley. Philippines so we can be more you sent to our club for the Sendong Although the business was prosperous internationally competitive," said victims in our city. The boxes are still in the beginning, the partnership didn't Panganiban. intact because majority of our members do well in its fourth year. tuition fees. attended the Multiple District Convention M-301 IN." "The business flopped," “I figured out that I’ll lose three Lions International Panganiban said with regrets. "As a to four years earnings but it’s a good Lions International Club (Montreal Westward Chapter) has about result, I'd serious financial problems. investment,” said Panganiban. “The continues its mission 7 chapters in Montréal and suburbs. It The burden was put on my shoulders." rewards will be great as soon as I've of service to local holds five projects every year, the She worked as a caregiver in finished my studies. I'll make more biggest is the Big Band Dance usually Hong Kong, but she was unhappy money.'" communities held in the West Island in November. For there. For the first year, she was crying When she finished her by W.G. Quiambao the occasion, the club generates an because of the vicissitude of life she Certificate in Financial Management "Hot dog for $1.00, Sir. It's for a income of about $6,000. Other source was experiencing. She was a course in 2006, she applied for good cause," offered Myrna Maranan to of income is bowling tournaments. In university scholar at the University of permanent residency but she was the passers-by in front of the Loblaws at addition, it receives gift certificates and the East, taking up Commerce refused. She had to complete the 24- the corer of Cavendish and St.Jacques. food from its sponsors. The gift (Accountancy), and co-owner of a months’ work requirement. While A man and his young son gladly bought certificates and food are then given to thriving business. No one expected waiting for her application for not only hot dogs but also a can of 7 Up. the needy. that she would become a caregiver, residency to be approved, she Another woman just donated $1.00. The club has only eleven taking care of children and scrubbing enrolled as an international student at On Sept. 8 and 9, from 10 a.m. members, six of them are Filipinos - Ben floors. McGill University and took a Certificate to 3 p.m., members of the Lions Club Bade, Danny Ganas, Amado Lozano, She thought of going to in Accounting and Certificate in International (Montreal Westward Flor Rillo, Myrna Maranan and Winnie Canada but she balked at the idea. Management. She had four more Chapter), did a fundraising for Reclaim, Villegas. Meetings are held every 1st Canada is too far from the Philippines. courses to finish the two programs an organization that offers services to and 3rd week of the month to discuss its What would happen if I get sick or I when she transferred her credits to help meet the needs of individuals who decide to go home? she asked herself. John Molson School of Business She changed her mind when a friend (Concordia) to obtain her Bachelor of told her of the many and great Commerce, major in Accounting. opportunities waiting for her in Five months before Canada. She applied as a caregiver in completing the required two years of Canada in 2002 employment within a specified period From the beginning, she of time, she was fired by her employer. encountered setbacks. The processing "My agent told my employer of her application as a caregiver was that I'd be leaving as soon as I've delayed because of the outbreak of finished my contract," said SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Panganiban. "My employer believed Syndrome). Then, upon arrival in my agent,. " Canada in 2004, she found out that her The processing of her prospective employer was no longer application for permanent residency available. Fortunately, it didn`t take was delayed again. Meanwhile, she long before she found an employer. found an employer who allowed her to She made an arrangement with her work and encouraged her to continue employer that she would not take days her studies and pursue her dream. off as long as she could study. Her "I wanted to prove to my Photo shows some members and officers of the Lions Club. Standing from the right: employer agreed. former employee who dumped me like Jojie Perez, Danny Ganas, Winnie Villegas, (4th and 5th unidentified guest) Rose Rillo, “The common misconception a garbage that I could survive," said Flor Rillo, (8th & 9th unidentified) and Myrna Maranan-Francisco. Front row: among the caregivers is that they can`t Panganiban. "And I wanted to prove from the right: Willie Quiambao, Star columnist, and Ben Bade, newly elected study,`said Panganiban. “They can that I've a place in Canada." president of the Lions Club, and an unidentified guest. study as long as they meet the After she finally became a want help with reading, writing and projects. Contrary to the misconception requirements of the government. Some permanent resident in 2008, she basic math. of them are authorization signed by stopped working as a caregiver and of others, Lions International Club Lorraine Demers, a Reclaim (Montreal Westward Chapter) members their employer and CAQ for studies focused on her studies. She applied for staff, said, "Lions has been helping and student permit from federal and loans and bursaries. In 2010, she are recruited not based on their income Reclaim for sevem years by doing a but on their commitment to serve the provincial governments. “ started working with an insurance barbecue fundraising. We promote Panganiban enrolled at CDI company community. literacy and Lions has been a big help to The policy seems to be working College in downtown and took She got her diploma (Bachelor us." well because the club is operating Financial Management. She juggled of Commerce, major in Accounting ) in When the members of the Lions smoothly with its hardworking and her hectic schedule. From 9 a.m. to 1 2011. In addition, she passed her finished selling hot dogs at about 3 dedicated members. p.m., she went to school and from 3 Financial Planner board exam last p.m., Ben Bade, newly inducted www.filipinostar.org September 2012 The North American Filipino Star 15 pour-in cooking oil. Glutinous Rice Cake When the oil is hot enough, sauté Philippine Cuisine garlic and the remaining 3/4 cup diced (Biko) onions. Add-in chicken and cook for 2 and minutes. Pour-in annatto water and chicken broth then bring to a boil. Favorite Food Stir-in the carrots and half of the chopped onion leeks. 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Number of servings (yield): 4 or malagkit) Sotanghon Guisado 1/4 cup annatto water 1 1/2 cups water (Fried Vermicelli Noodle) 2 to 3 tablespoons garlic, minced 2 cups brown sugar 1 cup onion leeks, chopped 4 cups coconut milk 2 tablespoons fish sauce Chicken Curry with 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup carrots, julienned 2 tablespoons cooking oil Coconut Cream Cooking Procedure Cooking Procedure Combine the sticky rice and water in Pour water in the cooking pot and a rice cooker and cook until the rice is apply heat. ready (we intentionally combined lesser When the water starts boiling, add amount of water than the usual so that celery, 3/4 cup diced onions, whole the rice will not be fully cooked) peppercorns, and chicken While the rice is cooking, combine the coconut milk with brown sugar and Ingredients Simmer for 40 to 60 minutes then turn off the heat and let cool. salt in a separate pot and cook in low heat until the texture becomes thick. Stir 1/2 lb vermicelli noodles Remove the meat from the chicken constantly. (sotanghon) using your hands. Discard the bones ngredients Once the rice is cooked and the 1 lb chicken and skin. Set aside. coconut milk-sugar mixture is thick 1 cup celery, chopped Filter the liquid using a strainer and 4 tbsp vegetable oil enough, add the cooked rice in the 1 1/2 cups onion, diced set aside. This will be the chicken broth. Ingredients coconut milk and sugar mixture then 1 teaspoon whole peppercorn Soak the noodles in water until it 3 onions, sliced mix well. Continue cooking until all the 4 cups water becomes soft. Heat a clean wok or cooking pot and 100g/3½oz plain flour liquid evaporates (but do not overcook). 1 tbsp ground cumin Scoop the cooked biko and place it BUSINESS HOURS salt and freshly ground black in a serving plate then flatten the pepper surface. Cut into slices as shown Mon. Tue. 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(From: Panlasang Pinoy website) www.filipinostar.org 16 The North American Filipino Star September 2012 Zsa Zsa braves life without FILIPINO STAR Dolphy S H O W B I Z G O S S I P For the first time, Zsa Zsa divulged how she went through with her life after the veteran comedian was laid to rest at The Heritage Park on July 14. “Mahirap Kuya Boy kasi unang uwi Karylle’s international career in ko sa bahay, galit ako. Sabi talaga sa akin ni Karylle na ang stages of grief ay full swing pabalik balik ‘yan. “Naging madali para sakin ‘yung acceptance kasi siyempre may bargaining pa ‘yan na sana humaba pa ‘yung buhay niya, ganito, ganyan. Tapos accepted mo na pero maya- maya in denial ka na naman,” she began. For all the love that she felt for her partner of two decades, Zsa Zsa Zsa Zsa revealed that she has made it a shockingly confessed that she was habit to ‘talk’ to Dolphy everyday ‘over initially overcome by anger during the coffee’ first few weeks after the burial. “Kay Dolphy nagagalit ako. The past two months could Actually galit ako pero hindi ko very well have been the most maintindihan kung bakit, pero directed challenging period in actress-singer sa kanya,” said she. Zsa Zsa Padilla’s life. She explained later on that it was Not only did she have to overcome the kind of fury that’s actually the debilitating grief of losing the love intertwined with longing. “The next day of her life, Dolphy, last July 10 due to [parang ang nararamdaman ko] ‘Bakit multiple organ failure, Zsa Zsa also hindi ka pa umuuwi?’ Parang ganon had to get past the torment and worry pala ‘yon, in denial ka pa rin.” of undergoing an operation to remove “Para palang meron kaming LQ a polyp, which was thankfully [lover’s quarrel.] You know how it is, diagnosed to be benign. right, na parang, ‘O, ‘wag muna tayong Amid the trials she’s had to face, mag-usap,’” she related. Zsa Zsa remains resilient Sadly, Zsa Zsa then realized she “It started when Dolphy really got was waiting for him to say something sick and I had to protect my family. like, “‘Uy bati na tayo.’ At ‘Uy mag- Siguro ‘yung mga nanay ng tahanan, usap na tayo.’ Hinihintay ko talaga. sorry Kuya Boy [Abunda], pero we’re Parang ganon.” really a lot stronger than men,” said the In the end, although she admits to Divine Diva in a taped interview aired still miss him every once in a while, Zsa Karylle is set to be seen on the Singaporean TV series ’Point of Entry’ on “The Buzz” on Sunday. Zsa says she has somehow come to She added, “Parang [kapag may terms with the fact that he’s never After a hit Pan-Asian TV series lost the love of her life, Comedy King nangyari sinasabi namin] hindi, coming back. and nomination in a renowned Dolphy, but has also recently kailangan itataguyod ko ang pamilya For what it’s worth, she’s happy to international television festival, it can undergone a major surgery to have a ko.” have learned a lesson from his be said that TV host-singer Karylle’s polyp removed from her kidney. The Days After passing. international career is soaring to new Karylle noted that the Divine Although theirs may have been an “Magpakatatag talaga. Take good heights. Diva’s month-long break in the US unconventional love story, the Comedy care of yourself. Kahit ano pa ‘yung Apart from “Kitchen Musical,” really did her good. King’s passing allowed the nation to pinagdadaanan mo sa buhay,” shared Karylle will be seen next in the “Siyempre it was for check up witness the great love they have Zsa Zsa. a Singaporean action-drama series and surgery pero more than that, it shared. “Point of Entry,” according to a Push was a nice escape. She was there for report posted on Tuesday. a month. It was a breath of fresh air Newest YouTube sensation The “It’s Showtime” mainstay will for being able to walk around, be joined by Singaporean casts Carl nagpapasyal-pasyal," said she. hails from Bukidnon Ng, Fadhila Samsudin and Bernard Although Zsa Zsa already has appliance store in his native Tan in the series. Karylle’s tweets gone back to “ASAP XV” the past province. revealed that she has flown to weekend, Karylle hopes for her mom In a report posted by “TV Patrol,” Singapore last Sept. 20 and is slated to take things slow for now. Sept. 24, it said that Roel’s house to return to country over the “Wala munang patakbo-takbo; was hit by flood in December, which weekend. She would be taping in siguro very relax lang,” the singer was why the boy would go to his Singapore for nine days and she’ll added. neighbor’s place to practice singing. be shooting here in the country for Coming right on the heels of the “Kasi po nasira po ang aming TV four more days. successful "Dolphy Alay Tawa: A at CD [player] sa baha po,” he said in This is isn’t Karylle’s first time to Musical Tribute to the King of the episode. work in Singapore. She has, in fact, Comedy," where she also performed The boy’s father, Roger stayed there for a few months while together with the entire Quizon clan Youtube sensation Roel Manlagit Manlangit, shared that the teenager she was working on her international and the biggest stars from all three learned to sing on his own. With his video garnering almost a acting debut on “Kitchen Musical” major TV networks, Karylle “Proud ako sa anak ko,” he said. million hits on YouTube, Roel along with other Pinoy actors like expressed her gratitude to the family To augment his family’s income, Manlangit, a teenager from Valencia Christian Bautista, Thou Reyes and of the late Comedy King. Roel joins amateur singing contests City, Bukidnon, is now the latest New York-based stage actor Arthur “They always stress na kapatid in Bukidnon. He would use his cash singing sensation on cyberspace. Acuña. nila ako. ‘Di ko ma-explain ang tuwa prizes for the reconstruction of their A fan posted Roel’s display of his Meanwhile, another source of na nararamdaman ko,” Karylle damaged house. singing prowess on YouTube. He happiness for Karylle is the quipped.. a Roel plans to join the next was singing Whitney Houston’s “I continuous recovery of her mother a Will Always Love You” outside an audition of “Pilipinas Got Talent.” Zsa Zsa Padilla, who has not only www.filipinostar.org September 2012 The North American Filipino Star 17 KC still picking up the pieces Sam Milby: time away from local showbiz was worth it

acknowledged that she and Plassart “A lot of people feel na are off to a good start. nanghihinayang kasi ang ganda ng movie. But ako, I think the experience “Mayroon namang pinapakitang that I had in the States, I don’t regret it. maganda na parang he's serious I think it was something I needed,” he about what he wants out of this," related. Concepcion said. The Fil-Am actor flew to New York "Nakilala ko siya wala pa siyang early this year to embark on a series of kaalam-alam tungkol sa isa't isa. I auditions for a number of major US didn't know who his family was. He networks. His more than three-month didn't know kung ano ginagawa ko, stay in the Big Apple opened his eyes kung saan ako galing, anong bansa to the culture and trends in the ba ako galing so maganda ang American entertainment industry. The umpisa. Wherever that takes us, ang experience likewise humbled him, sa akin maganda ang umpisa,” she since he went through those auditions added. just like any other actor. The 27-year old said it also helps There is no better time to try out in that her parents approve of Plassart. the States than now since, “they’re “Of course. And kay Mama siya Sam holds on to his Hollywood dream looking for a lot of diversity in Hollywood,” said Sam. una nagpakilala actually,” she said. Almost a year after breaking up with Kapamilya star Sam Milby does The Asians, he related, “had their “Siyempre kapag humarap not regret trying his luck in Hollywood Piolo, actress KC is still undecided about time na eh. ‘Yung mga Chinese… na naman ang lalaki sa akin o sa despite having to pass up on some plunging into a new relationship sumikat, and the Koreans right now, pamilya ko, it means a lot to me,” lucrative opportunities in local showbiz sobrang lakas eh. So I’m, hoping in KC Concepcion is in no hurry to she added. and risking his level of popularity here. some way— there’s a lot of half- get into a relationship with French Concepcion sees no problem In a recent press conference for an Filipinos na sikat na dun sa States—I’ll suitor Pierre Emmanuel Plassart. about having a long distance affair endorsement, the singer-actor be one to carry the Filipino flag.” Apparently, she is yet to "pick up with Plassart should love blossom acknowledged that in an industry as Although he’s yet to fully reap the the pieces" from when she broke up between them. competitive and dynamic as showbiz, fruits of his Hollywood efforts, Sam is with actor Piolo Pascual last year. “I guess it's hard, you know, but there will always be newcomers. grateful that even after seven years in What’s important, he added, is he "Nandoon kasi ako sa time in my at the same time if you really want it showbiz, projects continue to come. gives his best and is thankful for the life kung saan I need to pick up the to work then it'll really happen,” she The former “Pinoy Big Brother” blessings and projects that come his pieces. Ang daming nag-iba, simula housemate was cast in a soap opera said. way. nu'ng last year so I'm taking things opposite young superstar Judy Ann For now, Concepcion does not Sam was supposed to play Bea one step at a time,” the actress-TV want to think that far. Santos (“Against All Odds”), as well as Alonzo’s leading man in the hit Star a Star Magic movie, and an indie host explained in an interview with "Wala pa doon," she said. a Cinema film “The Mistress,” but the under the direction of Adolf Alix, Jr. "Umagang Kay Ganda." role eventually went to her perennial (“Death March”). a That said, the Mega-daughter onscreen partner, John Lloyd Cruz. Sharon Cuneta comments on Charice’s ‘outburst’

Sharon Cuneta has the chance. I just feel for her cos I okay? I’ve been holding this for a defended “X Factor” Philippines am a performer too,” she clarified. long time, and this is not a joke. judge and mentor Charice’s In said episode, Charice Congratulations sa lahat ng emotional rant on the show’s live turned emotional after her remaining nakapasok, pero please, this is elimination episode aired Sunday wards KZ Tandingan and Allen Sta. Allen.” night. Maria were put on the chopping Turning to Allen, the singer- In a couple of tweets posted block, with the latter eventually judge said, “No matter what, sabi ko shortly after the show, Sharon wrote, getting axed. In a YouTube video sa’yo kanina, nakarating ka dito, but “Guys if you wanna fight for Charice posted by user ChariceMusicVideos, this is not the end okay? I will love that's ok. But I'm glad to know it may be observed that a number of you all the way.” Charice knows how to fight for audience members mocked and At this point, audience herself. She's brought nothing but laughed at the young international members can be heard cheering pride to this country. star as she gave Allen her farewell and clapping as Charice and Allen “And may I just say that I am message on stage. hugged. a Charice chastised a number of not at all close to Charice. We don't This prompted a tearful seemingly unruly audience members on text, we don't talk, we haven't had Charice to say, “I’m sorry. Everybody SHOWBIZ GOSSIP continued p.18 ‘X Factor’ last weekend should stop. This is not a joke,

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John Lloyd and Shaina called it quits months ago after a controversial, Jessica Sanchez: ‘I’ll definitely almost two-year relationship. And it come back’ seems that they are not on excellent terms to this day. from the (United) States,” said Jessica "Hindi kami nagkikita, hindi rin on Wednesday. kami nagkakausap. To be honest, I Aside from noting that there’s a can't say na we are friends," John “bigger crowd” here, the 17-year-old Lloyd said in his "Kris TV" interview diva-in-the-making also didn’t miss that along with Bea a few weeks ago. Pinoy Blujays, her fans’ name, are "Well 'pag nakikita ko siya, naghi- “much louder” compared to her hi naman ako," he added, but was left American fans. speechless when host Kris Aquino “They’re amazing, they’re like we queried if Shaina would reply to him. have your back nonstop,” said she, adding, “That’s why I love them and I Award soon? don’t mind coming back any time.” Meanwhile, Bea admitted her Although this is her first visit to the desire of winning a major acting Bea respects her friendship with John Philippines, the “Fairytale” singer was award as well as bagging the Box Lloyd and Shaina nevertheless warmly received by her Office Queen title, what with the Kababayans. Amid her thriving career and positive feedback she's been “The people here are amazing. I colorful love life, Bea Alonzo finds receiving for her performance in "The feel at home,” Jessica described. herself caught between two people Mistress," a film that celebrates the Of the many experiences she had with a not-so-pleasant past: her best 10th anniversary of her onscreen in the country, a couple of shows for the Jessica Sanchez friend Shaina Magdayao and her partnership with John Lloyd. Pinoy fans, a series of guest perennial leading man John Lloyd "Hindi ako magpapaka-plastik. There are a millions of reasons for appearances in shows, and a couple of Cruz. Ang sarap makakuha ng box office Fil-Mexican singer Jessica Sanchez to product endorsements, Jessica says Although Bea was taken aback and best actress [awards]. Pero return to the country, on top of her list, it’s the culture that amazed her the when sought for comment regarding mahirap pa rin kasing umasa. Ang however, is to be with her "loud" Pinoy most. the ex-lovers, she managed to divulge hirap nung expect ka nang expect, fans anew. “I haven’t been able to really learn on "The Buzz" on Sunday that the 'yun pala hindi naman ikaw. Pero The “American Idol” runner-up, much here because I have been respective conversations she had with siyempre magiging sobrang saya at who has been on tour for months now, working but I’ll definitely come back,” John Lloyd and Shaina about their makukumpleto 'yung kaligayahan ko couldn’t help but compare the kind of she stated. failed romance were inevitable. kung makakatanggap ako ng ganung followers that welcomed her in her Jessica flew back to the US on She did stress though that "kung award, na sa 10th anniversary pa ng “other” homeland. Sept. 27. a ano kasi 'yung sa kanila, sa kanila." love team. Parang milestone sa amin “Over here is definitely different Bea also opted to be impartial 'to," she said. about the matter. Bea is no stranger to awards, with Apl.de.ap donates schools in "I mean, I talk to Shaina about it, two Best Actress trophies from Gawad pero kung ano 'yung sinasabi niya Pasado as well as a handful of Cagayan De Oro sa'kin, hindi ko naman sinasabi kay nominations from other award-giving four-classroom school buildings are in Lloydy. Si Lloydy rin naman, we talk bodies. She was crowned Box Office fulfillment of a promise he made earlier about it sometimes, pero hindi ko rin Queen in 2007 for a previous this year upon visiting the provinces. naman ipinaparating kay Shaina. blockbuster film with John Lloyd, "One During his February trip, apl or Kumbaga, pareho ko silang More Chance." a Allan Pineda Lindo Jr. in real life, was brokenhearted to find out that several infrastructure, including schools, were Gerald dismisses girlfriend flooded and destroyed. Prior to the two Cagayan de Oro classrooms, apl had rumor turned over four newly-constructed a relationship with a non-showbiz girl classrooms at Pugaan Elementary who’s purportedly the daughter of a School in Iligan City. “I hope that instead of getting well-off jeweler from Cebu. Apl.De.ap The rumor mill has apparently discouraged to go to school, they take There seems to be no end to the been abuzz that this is the reason these unfortunate events as a efforts of Black Eyed Peas member challenge for them to study harder,” he Sarah Geronimo’s mother Divine did apl.de.ap in giving back to the was quoted as saying in a Sunstar not totally approve of the actor when Philippines. report published on Wednesday. he was wooing the pop star. After donating music and computer He added, “If poverty is not a In a report by PEP posted on rooms in his hometown Pampanga last hindrance to one’s dream of success, Sept. 21, Anderson was quoted as year, the global pop superstar recently then, even the strongest of typhoons saying, “Ayoko nang sagutin ‘yan turned over school buildings, which he should not stop us from learning.” kasi hahaba pa ‘yan, pero wala had helped fund, in barangays Knowing that there’s still “a lot to akong girlfriend ngayon.” Balulang and Iponan, Cagayan de Oro, improve” about the country’s perennial He further claimed that having a according to an ABS-CBN News report. problem of not having sufficient girlfriend isn’t among his priorities, As iamninoy-iamcory Movement’s classrooms to house the ballooning saying, “Hindi naman ako lalabas special ambassador for education, the student population, apl remains para maghanap pa, darating ‘yan Fil-American musician had chosen the positive that it’s not an entirely Rumor goes that Gerald has now set his nang kusa.” two devastated barangays by Tropical unsolvable dilemma. eyes on Shaina Magdayao Anderson remains optimistic Storm “Sendong” last year to be the “I remain hopeful that if we beneficiaries of funds raised by his “We despite the outcome of his continue to work together with various Can Be Anything” (WCBA) campaign. Gerald Anderson has denied tab relationship with Geronimo. sectors in making education accessible The newly-completed two-storey, a reports alleging that he is currently in “Dati ko pang sinasabi sa inyo to the less fortunate, then. www.filipinostar.org September 2012 The North American Filipino Star 19 Ex-presidential date Grace Lee weathers high profile entanglements Aquino. feud with former radio colleague But in the end, she conceded that The Korean TV personality Angelicopter early this year, too. the cover blurb aptly summed up the admitted: “I learned that when we go She noted that 2012 is a dragon hectic year that was. “It’s true naman.” through trials, we should remember, year and those born in the year of the These days, she’d rather focus on and rely on, the things we already dog, like herself, are believed to be at good news. For starters, she moved to believed in when we were younger.” a disadvantage. “But I don’t think that TV5 after five years in GMA 7. The resulting fame and was being unlucky. I must’ve matured She is now part of the morning controversies could have been 10 times over this year. I became more show “Good Morning Club” on TV5 dizzying. She said it was important for understanding and acquired and anchors (with Martin Andanar) the her to stick to the values that her restraint.” newscast “Andar ng mga Balita” on parents had instilled in her. Through all the drama, she Aksyon TV (TV5’s Filipino news “I realized that God would not put insisted, she remained optimistic. “I’m channel). someone in your life without a still a hopeless romantic.” She has She was convinced to make the purpose,” she told the Inquirer during learned to be “less angry, more big switch because TV5 allowed her to the launch of her latest endorsement forgiving” as well. go beyond “lifestyle and deal, with Korean restaurant Chef’s In the past year, she was deluged entertainment” and tackle hard news. Noodle. “I also found out who my real with intrigues left and right. “All sorts of “I am now training under the team friends were. Lastly, I learned that it’s rumors came out. My family and even of (TV5 news head) Luchi Cruz- always important to love yourself first.” people I loved in the distant past were Valdes,” Lee said. People-pleaser that she was, she dragged into the fray.” Coincidentally, it was Valdes who Grace Lee: roller-coaster ride tended to prioritize others’ happiness Current focus interviewed Lee at the height of the TV host Grace Lee did a lot of before her own. Now she makes it a She recalled gasping upon seeing brouhaha over the Presidential growing up this past year—a roller- point to strike a healthy balance in all the May-June cover of Look magazine romance early this year. coaster ride that saw her gaining her personal relationships. “I wouldn’t (published by Inquirer Hinge), which On top of her TV work, a new sudden fame due to her widely want to lose my identity,” she said. declared: “Before, During and After website is in the works reported romance with President As if the Presidential scuttlebutt the President.” “My initial reaction (www.graceleemanila.com), too. a wasn’t enough, she figured in a nasty was: OMG [Oh, my God]!” Zac Efron on loving the Philippines, possibly marrying a Filipina explore the famous Mayon Volcano, and that settling down is already in his mind. why it's so nice to be able to come here found his current "favorite food"—balut, "Maybe my wife is here and meet you guys. You're the only or fertilized duck egg. somewhere," he mused, rousing more good thing about fame. All of you. You His runway walk proved to be just thunderous cheers from the fans. put a smile on my face every time I see the appetizer during the fan conference. Career transitions you," he added. The main course was his sit-down For now, though, Zac looks forward Zac obviously makes sure to interview with Asia's King of Talk Boy to doing more films for his fans. He feels reciprocate the appreciation to his fans. Abunda, in which the Hollywood highly indebted to "High School When some screamed "I love you Zac!" heartthrob opened up about himself, his Musical," his breakout film in 2006 that in the middle of his interview, he craft and his heart. he considers "the most amazing responded, "I love you back!" And for his Zac described his short Albay experience in my life." meet-and-greet with 100 lucky fans vacation as "unbelievable," and the "[The best thing about it] was the conducted after the Q&A, Zac gamely Filipino people "so nice!" many friends that I made, the signed autographs, posed for photos, "You make me feel so at home. I just relationships that I made, and another did quick chats, and gave them warm, wanna move here!" he exclaimed, best part about it was that it allowed me tight hugs. spawning frenzied cheers from fans. to travel the world and come to places Here are some other revelations The singer-actor's deep fondness like here and meet all of the fans whom I from Zac: for the Philippines is rooted in his father owe so much. I love you guys," said he. *He was a "good student" who got David's stories about his trips here. So He gradually crossed over to more "good grades" and "loved to sing and when the Penshoppe offer came, Zac mature roles over the years. This year, dance." Zac Efron joins the growing list of jumped at the opportunity to travel to the he's cast alongside Matthew *He was a prankster when he was a international celebrities that endorse country. McConaughey, Nicole Kidman, and kid. He'd most likely channel his Philippine brands Asked to describe himself in three John Cusack in Lee Daniels' "The prankster side if he were invisible for a - Ear-splitting cheers welcomed Zac words, Zac declared, "I can do it in four: Paperboy," which competed at the 2012 day. "I'd probably go like kicking a goal Efron as he took to the stage at the SM I love the Philippines!" Cannes Film Festival. during a soccer game," he said. Mall of Asia Arena on Sept. 29 during his Pinoy for Mrs. Efron? Zac described Nicole as "amazing" *On a bad day, Zac would "do packed fan conference for local clothing One of Zac's most famous and "one of the loveliest people in the something crazy, [like] go bunjee brand Penshoppe. relationships was with Filipino-American world." jumping." Easily a charmer, especially to the Vanessa Hudgens, his leading lady in Fans and fame *If he could get a second job, it ladies both young and old, Zac, known "High School Musical." Asked if his While other artists confess to feeling would be "an airplane pilot." for his roles in films such as "High preference for a type of girl has uncomfortable with stardom, Zac seems *His favorite book is J.R.R. Tolkien's School Musical," "Hairspray," and "The changed, Zac made the ladies swoon to take it all in stride. "The Lord of the Rings." Lucky One," has endeared himself with his answer. "It's awesome! You guys rule! I love *Zac considers the directors he had further to Filipinos with his first-ever trip "I think she's Pinoy. She might be being up here," Zac said. worked with, as well as James Dean, to the country and his interest in local out here somewhere. She might be all "There are certain things that fame and Paul Newman, as his biggest culture. the way at the top, right there," he said, has taught me. It has taught me to really influences. A few days prior to the fan pointing to his fans at the upper section appreciate my family above all things, *His favorite song is Eagles' "Hotel conference, Zac flew to the province of of the venue. love my work, and the most important California." a Albay in Bicol region. He rode the ATV to Turning 25 on Oct. 18, Zac admits thing in the world is your fans. That's

www.filipinostar.org 20 The North American Filipino Star September 2012 hindi niya gawin. “I’ve been lucky na marami ‘yung Showbiz Gossip Continued from p.19 "Pero kung hindi ko kailangan para mga serious relationships ko. Kahit magawa ko 'yung purpose ko, hindi ko sometimes may heartbreaks siya, Heart makes peace with Marian, rin siya hahanapin," he was quoted as minahal naman ako ng mga lalaki. Wala saying. namang outright na inalipusta ako or keeps friendship with Daniel Iza said her relationships "helped sinaktan ako. So maswerte ako,” she me grow as a person, as an individual.” shared. a nagkaroon kayo ng conflict in the past. As long as you’re a very humble Manny Pacquiao refuses to comment person and everything like that, then everything will follow…” she said. on rumored network switch; starts In a separate interview, Marian, training in General Santos though seemingly evasive to discuss suportahan para manalo uli tayo sa the matter (“Ay naku ‘wag na nating laban,” Jinkee said. pag-usapan ‘yan!”), did affirm, “Basta In all seriousness of his training, okay kami… Wala namang problema.” the People’s Champ nevertheless Heart and Marian’s reconciliation found time for some levity. In fact, he came 15 months after their reported busted out the “Gangnam Style” feud, which erupted during their Ilocos dance move, along with some of his Norte shoot for the “Temptation Island” fans. remake. The conflict, Heart had That aside, Pacquiao showed his claimed, stemmed from her supposed fast fist in shadow boxing. He also project with Dingdong Dantes, the played basketball and volleyball. latter’s boyfriend, which later on got Manny Pacquiao says his new haircut Coach Buboy Fernandez believes shelved. means the start of serious training for that Pacquiao’s training should not be Also at the “Dolphy, Alay Tawa” his fight against Juan Manuel Marquez very rigid. He noted, though, that in event, Heart crossed paths with her ex- Rumors have been swirling that two weeks the champion pugilist boyfriend, Brazilian-Japanese model- Manny Pacquiao is already planning would be in his best condition. actor Daniel Matsunaga. It was to switch networks but this is “The more na mas marami ang likewise an amiable encounter. something he does not seem ready to ginawa ni Marquez na dirty tricks [like] Although their love story ended on clarify. ‘yung inaapakan ang paa niya, ‘yun a sad note last summer, Heart is happy “No comment. Thank you. ang kailangan naming resolbahin,” to have remained friends with Daniel. Salamat,” he said on “TV Patrol,” Sept. Buboy said. Heart Evangelista “It’s nice kasi it’s not all the time 25 when asked about it. “Magaling si Marquez sa counter- Heart Evangelista has finally that you can be really good friends But what he’s sure of is winning his punch kaya hindi tayo puwedeng ironed out her misunderstanding with with an ex-boyfriend. And more than fight against Juan Manuel Marquez. magkumpiyansa. Kailangan nating Marian Rivera. anything, he’s also a good, good Conversely, he also seems to be open [maging] mabilis,” Pacquiao said. The kiss-and-make-up scenario friend of mine. Nag-umpisa kami as to the possibility of running for vice After his training, Pacquiao went to reportedly took place during the friends and we will remain friends,” she president. his mansion in GenSan to get a “Dolphy, Alay Tawa” musical tribute at said. “Kung ano ang will Niya, thy will be haircut, a style that is called “Oasis.” the SM Mall of Asia Arena recently. Daniel also values everything he done,” he remarked. “Palatandaan [ito] na we’re going Heart skipped specifics in her had shared with Heart. Pacquiao has started his official to start serious training,” he said about interview with “Startalk,” but “Friends kami. We still talk. We had training at the General Santos City his new hairstyle. expressing her general willingness to a long relationship… so there’s no Sports Complex as revealed in the “TV After filing his certificate of patch things up with those she had a reason for being mad or having any Patrol” Sept. 26 episode. He was candidacy on Oct. 2, Team Pacquiao tiff with in the past. bad feelings. I’m really happy for her shown running for 30 minutes around will fly to the US to do more extensive “When there’s an opportunity and life now,” Daniel said in a separate the oval with his wife Jinkee and training to prepare him for his fight mukhang okay naman ang lahat – interview. brother Bobby. against Juan Manuel Marquez. a mararamdaman mo naman kung tama The two began dating in 2010 but “Ipagdasal natin si Manny, ‘yung timing – then not a problem if called it quits more than a year after. you approach. Heart cited “cultural differences” as Derek finds a new girl? “In time darating talaga na reason for the split. a magiging okay ka sa lahat ng mga the spotlight. He has apparently learned from his high profile Hayden considers working with relationship with Angelica, in which they had to endure a string of controversies Katrina, Maricar in the six years they were together. Growl Entertainment, told ABS- Meanwhile, Derek has also happily CBNNews.com in a report posted on related with PEP that he has resumed Sept. 21. communication with the comedienne- Recall that in 2009, Kho and a actress “through email.” number women including Halili and He adds, “We communicate, but Reyes, figured in a sex video scandal we’re both busy with our schedules. with Halili filing a lawsuit against him Tapos na ito, seven months na ito. which was dismissed due to “insufficient We’re both happy, she’s happy,” said evidence” a year and a half later. The he. same controversy led to the revocation Angelica is rumored to be in a of Kho’s medical license by the relationship with John Lloyd Cruz. Several months after his split with Professional Regulation Commission Although they now lead separate Angelica Panganiban, Derek Ramsay this year. lives, Derek assured in his interview has purportedly found a new love in a Kho has apparently been working with “Ang Latest” that, “Ang friendship non-showbiz girl. on mending his relationships with the namin ni Angel started six years ago, The Fil-British actor-host has even aggrieved parties “kahit naman before” and until now magkaibigan kami.” supposedly introduced his new Hayden on re-entering showbiz: 'Ready and away from the public eye. Their recent brief Twitter squeeze to his parents, reported “Ang na ako hindi lang in terms of skill and “'Yung iba nakausap ko, 'yung iba correspondence after Angelica has won Latest” on Sept. 29. knowledge about showbiz and acting, nagka-ayos kami, so I think okay na. Best Supporting Actress at the 60th However, Derek begged off on but also 'yung character-wise...' Isang bagay naman kasi sa 'kin, mabilis FAMAS Awards also seems to be making any comments regarding the akong makalimot, I really have poor another proof that they are on better rumors in a recent interview. PEP Hayden Kho has put his recall,” said he. terms now. nevertheless quoted him to have said, controversial past behind him and is Meanwhile, Kho leaves things up to “When I found out the news, first “I am happy.” even willing to work with Katrina Halili God where his license is concerned. thing I did was… tweet her. Like I said, and Maricar Reyes on TV or in film. The TV5 talent expressed his wish "Kung tingin ni Lord kailangan ko we don’t hold anything against each “I think so. Yes, yes, yes. I'm very for his next relationship to be with a 'yun para ma-fulfill ko 'yung purpose ko other. So I congratulated her and she ready [to work with them],” Kho, who non-showbiz girl, as well as for such as a person, mababalik niya naman sa said thank you,” Derek recalled. a recently inked a management deal with 'kin 'yun eh, wala namang dahilan para private matters to be kept away from

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No less than 1984 Nobel Peace “Siguro may plan po talaga ‘yung Prize winner Desmond Tutu handed Lord po para tumulong din po sa mga Kesz the Nkosi, a sculpture showing a nangangailangan po, maging child’s power to move the world. inspiration po sa’kin ‘yung dating For Tutu, who’s also the patron of buhay ko po,” he told “Bandila” in an KidsRights and the International interview aired Sept. 20. Children’s Peace Prize, Kesz is “a new Kesz related his motto in the video voice for the voiceless.” presentation: “We can change the “I am so honored to represent the world one heart at a time.” Filipino kids and my homeland the “Gusto ko rin pong maranasan ng Philippines! Salamat po O Dios sa mga bata ‘yung mga naranasan ko po lahat lahat!” Kesz exclaimed on na ginamot po ‘yung mga sugat ko po, Twitter, Sept. 19. at minahal po nila ako. Kaya gusto ko Peace prize winner Cris "Kesz" Valdez with Archbishop Tutu. A six-minute video on Kesz’s life pong ibalik po ‘yun sa mga bata po,” and work shown before Nobel Peace Children or C3, a volunteer group that increased. he added. Prize laureates, Dutch leaders, and goes around underprivileged “Wala po akong perang Patrick Krens, KidsRight other dignitaries revealed the reason communities to teach children about maibibigay, pero meron po akong marketing manager, told “Bandila” in a for his victory. proper hygiene, nutrition, as well as pagmamahal na puwedeng ibahagi sa separate interview that Kesz’s story “is “To thousands of children, Kesz is their rights. He likewise spearheaded iba,” he said in the video presentation. rather exceptional and especially a great inspiration. He is an gift-giving to children who were According to when we look at where he came from.” inexhaustible source of hope. He is adversely affected by Typhoon childrenspeaceprice.org, Kesz and his Launched in 2005, the their hero. That is why he’s the rightful Sendong in Cagayan de Oro last year. team have already helped more than International Children’s Peace Prize is winner of the International Children’s His helpful heart manifested as 10,000 children and have presented every year to “an Peace Prize 2012,” a voice-over said. early as age seven. For his birthday disseminated 5,000 “hope gifts.” exceptional child, whose courageous Kesz and two other finalists, then, Kesz distributed colorful boxes ABS-CBN News reported that or otherwise remarkable acts and Amina from Ghana and Anwara from containing toys, snack foods, and Kesz received a P5 million worth prize. thoughts have made a difference in India, were chosen from a pool of goodies to other children. This gave But he clarified through his Twitter countering problems, which affect about a hundred entries. rise to his project, “Gifts of Hope"— account, “…wala pong cash prize children around the world,” according At a young age, Kesz has one person’s act that eventually akong natanggap. College to its official website. a established Championing Community multiplied as the number of volunteers scholarship po ang ibibigay sa akin at Vilma Santos-Recto receives Jessica Sanchez, Manny Pacquiao presidential Lingkod Bayan Award top Google most-searched list relating to his name spiking in August. President Benigno “Noynoy” naman ‘yon,” was quoted. Robert Blair Carabuena, the Aquino III conferred the Presidential The other awardees were the late human resources manager of Philip Lingkod Bayan Award on Batangas DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo, whose Morris that earned the ire of many Governor Vilma Santos-Recto in a award was accepted by his daughter when he was caught on camera simple ceremony held at the Rizal Hall Aika; Marilou Dungog and Major assaulting a Metro Manila in Malacanang. Harold Cabunoc. Development Authority traffic officer, Governor Vilma was honored for Dungog was cited for her selfless also made it to the list. her contribution in securing the safety contribution in helping the fishermen Others mentioned are Ramon Tulfo of Taal Lake and her health programs of Subic. as well as celebrity couple Raymart in Batangas. The awarding coincided “Ako ‘yung na-assign sa karagatan Santiago and Claudine Barretto. The with the observance of the 112th na hindi marunong lumangoy. Naibsan trio tangled over a misunderstanding in anniversary of the Civil Service naman po lahat ng pagod magmula an airport last May. Commission. doon sa pagtanggap ng community at Comedy King Dolphy also made it She was accompanied to the pagbibigay nila ng halaga sa akin,” to the list, as with lawmakers Iggy awarding ceremonies by her husband Dungog said. "American Idol" Finalist Jessica Arroyo and Miriam Defensor-Santiago. senator Ralph Recto and sons Luis Major Harold Cabunoc was Sanchez and pugilist Manny Pacquiao Designer Monique Lhuiller, whose Manzano and Christian Recto. honored for his unwavering effort in were among celebrities that made it to creations were used by top Hollywood A report on abs-cbnnews.com on convincing rebels to embrace a new Google Philippine's most-searched list stars in the recently concluded Emmys, also made the cut. the same day noted that the Lingkod life. from February to September this year. Several gadgets also made it to the Bayan award is the highest honor “Lagi naming hinihikayat na Search for Sanchez' name surged list including the Nexus 7, the iPhone 5 given by the Civil Service Commission. talikuran na itong pakikipaggiyera sa last May after she lost to eventual "AI" and Samsung's Galaxy S3. The actress-politician dedicated pamahalaan dahil ang solusyon sa champ, Phillip Phillips. Similarly, Songs that made it to the list her public service award to her problema ay hindi sa pamamagitan ng search for Pacquaio's name jacked up include, "Call Me Maybe," "Payphone" constituents in Batangas. armadong pakikibaka,” he said. when he lost to American boxer and "Gangnam Style." “Hindi ko po kayang mag-isa. Among those who helped the Timothy Bradley. Topping both, however, is Former The list, as produced using Google Lahat ng Batangueno atin po ang government in assessing the 300 Insights for Search, monitors what’s karangalang ito at maraming- honor’s program nominees this year Chief Justice Renato Corona. Corona's search popularity spiked last May after popular on the web. maraming salamat po sa suporta,” she were ABS-CBN president Charo The device shows how many said on “TV Patrol” on Sept. 19. Santos, economist Cielito Habito and he was found guilty of betrayal of public trust for failing to declare his full searches were made for the certain The report also said that Governor Ombudsman Conchita Morales. a term entered, relative to country and Vilma looks to the possibility of acting assets and net worth. The late Interior and Local the total number of searches done on alongside Nora Aunor and Coco Government Secretary Jesse Robredo Google over a certain period of time. a Martin. “Ba’t naman hindi, maganda also made it to the list, with searches filipinostar.org September 2012 The North American Filipino Star 23 Looking forward to the 25th year Student Perspectives anniversary of Gilmore College Learning as a life-long process Career choices It was November 1, 1989 when something else to say that will inspire, Giilmore College International opened or motivate their friends to aim for Personal and Professional its doors under the old name Gilmore better things in life by continuing their Development Business Institute on 4246 Girouard education which can be achieved in Avenue in NDG. It was a day different ways, formally or informally. How I chose a school that meets my personal needs unrecorded because no one had a My plan is to publish a I am currently attending the College, a school I never heard off camera but it was nevertheless yearbook that will include the articles office system technology program before, therefore, I thought it was a unforgettable and etched in my that they will send through this column offered at Gilmore College. My relatively new school. I called Gilmore memory. which started with the newest student academic background consists of a and spoke with Mrs. Kharroubi, the Many kinds of students and at Gilmore College, Mina T. who wants college diploma in social science. I also college`s founder. I finally received real teachers have passed through the to remain anonymous. Her testimony tried to continue my studies at two feedback. doors of my school. They came for is typical of the verbal ones I have universities but that did not go well. Mrs. Kharroubi spent close to different reasons - to learn another received over the years. I would like to When I realized that my academic twenty minutes on the phone with me, language, either English, French, receive more written testimonials from expectations were not being met I describing all the courses and programs Spanish, Mandarin, Russian, or all the past and present students. They decided to quit. offered at her college. She also gave me Filipino. They came to learn how to will be published in this column every One day I realized that I was an interview and invited me to a tour of type, to do accounting, or how to work month, similar to the Personality of the lacking in some computer courses and her college. in an office, in a small or big company Month column. I hope that my students When I was at her college, Mrs. decided to open the Yellow Pages as an international trade consultant or will not disappoint me by sending in Kharroubi assured me that her school directory and review schools offering how to work in a nursing home or their brief articles regularly. I also was very flexible with everyone`s computer courses. So, I started calling hospital. Teachers from different wish to ask all Gilmore alumni, and personal schedules and that should we every college, university, academy, and countries also came, some of them teachers, if they can start sending a institution as advertised. One by one miss a class or two, it is possible to have a catch-up session. I was really worked for a short time but others also brief write up about themselves by they all said the same, thing. “You can stayed longer for at least two or three answering this question: What have see our school`s full brochure on line. impressed. I went back and signed up years. Then they moved on to bigger you done since leaving Gilmore Once you have selected the programme for the office system technology schools. College many years ago? or What is that meets your needs you can see the program offered at Gilmore College. admissions office to pay the fees and I am glad to be a Gilmore Now that the silver anniversary your goal for the next five years after receive your schedule. Your professor student. I am enjoying my courses. here of the school I founded is coming soon, studying at Gilmore College? will provide you with the remaining because the college provides not only I would like to have some way of If there is a sufficient number of course details.” In other instances, I academic training but also good human recording the thoughts, feelings or responses, I shall have a Gilmore was merely put on hold, and then relations. For this purpose, extra- sentiments that people have about yearbook that will be released in time transferred to a pre-recorded tape curricular activities like apple picking, education, their career choices and for the 25th anniversary to be recording that barely introduced the sugaring off parties and dancing are life’s challenges. Maybe there is a celebrated on November 1, 2014 at a school and its office hours, part of its sociio-cultural calendar connection that can be traced back to venue to be announced in due time. Then I came across Gilmore Mina T. their experience of studying at Gilmore . Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi College, or maybe they have

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