Vol. XXX, No. 1 January 2013 http://www.filipinostar.org Quebec to legalize assisted suicide

Quebecers afflicted with a terminal illness may soon be able to seek the help of a doctor in ending their life. A panel of legal experts has recommended the provincial government allow what it is calling “medical assistance to die” in rare cases where a patient is close to death and unable to endure the physical or psychological pain — and the Quebec government says it believes it has found a way of not running afoul of Ottawa with the measures. Euthanasia and assisted suicide are illegal in Canada under the Criminal Code. However, Quebec junior health minister Veronique Hivon said Tuesday the panel determined that provinces have the legal jurisdiction to legislate in matters of health and that the future Quebec legislation would clarify how acts to end a life wouldn’t be considered suicide. Mike Sholars: The ongoing fight for Quebec junior Social Services Minister Veronique Hivon, right, accompanied by lawyer Jean-Pierre Ménard, left, walks to a news conference to comment on a report called Dying within dignity, Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at the legislature in Quebec City. See Page 4 Medically assisted (Jacques Boissinot /THE CANADIAN PRESS) PHL confers Legion of Honor on US Sec. of State Hillary Clinton

AFP News - US Secrtary of State Hillary Clinton hosts a ceremony for outgoing US Ambassador to Ireland Dan Rooney January 9, 2013 at the State Department in Washington, DC. Clinton will appear before lawmakers The Philippine government recognition on Clinton on behalf of has conferred the Legion of Honor on President Benigno S. Aquino III in outgoing US Secretary of State Hillary simple ceremonies at the US State Clinton for her steadfast support to the Department in Washington D.C. on Philippines and commitment to Tuesday. strengthen ties between Manila and Expressing appreciation for Washington. the honor, Clinton reaffirmed the US Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario bestowed the See Page 11 Legion of Honor

www.filipinostar.org 2 The North American Filipino Star January 2013 Montreal Mayor Michael Applebaum Marché Coop refutes allegations he has The Filipino Solidarity Cooperative, Inc. connections with the Mafia 5320-A Queen Mary Road MONTREAL - Montreal's interim Applebaum was moved to deny (between Decarie & Coolbrook) mayor says the fact he attended an event newspaper reports he was being Tel: 514-485-7861 at a restaurant that was once popular with investigated for real-estate deals members of the city's underworld doesn't conducted while he was mayor of E-Mail: filipinocoop.com mean he's tied to the Mob. Montreal's largest borough. Website: marchecoop.com "I am not afraid of the Mafia, I On Tuesday, he reiterated he is don't hang out with the Mafia and I do not not being investigated and insisted he is know the Mafia," Michael Applebaum told not being targeted. Business Hours a news conference Tuesday. "In my role as an elected official,

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They are not friends of mine." the Charbonneau Commission decided to Applebaum has been the subject meet with me ... we discussed many, of rumours and allegations in the last few many dossiers," Applebaum said. days —with the latest involving his visit to "If they want to invite me, it's a pleasure to a Montreal restaurant for a fundraiser a meet with them and I will shed light on any decade ago. dossiers they may have and will respond The restaurant was frequented by to their questions." members of Montreal's Mafia. He accused enemies he has Applebaum said the 2003 picked up over 18 years in municipal fundraiser was perfectly legal and was politics of attacking his attempts to organized by the Union Montreal party at change the system at city hall. a time when he was simply a city He said he has never given or councillor responding to a party request to received kickbacks or been involved in attend. any cases of preferential treatment. The event was held at La Cantina, "For there to be a scandal, there an Italian eatery. A prominent member of has to be a scandal," Applebaum said. the Mob, Federico del Peschio, 59, was "And there is no scandal here." shot and killed in 2009 outside the Richard Bergeron, one establishment, which he owned. opposition leader at city hall, said he Applebaum described himself as believes Montreal remains governable and a man of integrity and transparency who Creamsilk $4.49 + tax the parties remain committed to the Buenas Coco Gel, Kaong $1.79 has nothing to hide. coalition formed in the wake of the Brown sugar, 1 lb - The mayor insisted there was departure of former mayor Gerald $2.29 nothing scandalous about his visit to the Tremblay. eatery and he hasn't been there in recent But Bergeron said he is still years. concerned. It was the second time in less "I'm starting to worry about the than a week that Applebaum convened evolution of the situation concerning Mr. journalists to address allegations. Applebaum," he told reporters. "I've called Last Friday, he called an end-of- for a quiet transition to the next election (in day news conference to address reports November) ... but I begin to worry if it will he was being investigated by Quebec's be possible." Brown Rice, 2 lbs - $1.99 Charbonneau Commission, which is Mang Tomas sauce Whole Milkfish, big size looking into corruption within the 99¢ bottle $3.69 lb construction industry.

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www.filipinostar.org January 2013 The North American Filipino Star 3 2012 is another banner year for the Editorial North American Filipino Star Is medically assisted suicide necessary? by W. G. Quiambao Helping someone to end his or the legalization of medically assisted Last year, the North American March - Dr. Juan Anton, a scholar and her life is illegal and considered a suicide argue that the law would be Filipino Star brought us informative professor at Notre Dame University in criminal offense in Canada but the rigorously followed to make sure that community news stories that were Indiana, USA delivered a lecture about Quebec government is planning to the patient’s rights are respected and accurately reported. It also brought us the Philippine culture that many legalize it after a committee submitted that he or she is mentally competent inspirational articles that touched the Filipinos, especially those living abroad, a report recently that stated that health and whose resolve has been tested readers. The most important, the NAFS had forgotten For example, he has maintained its credibility and its discussed the origin of zarzuela. care is under provincial jurisdiction. For over cooling-off period of a few weeks. readership. this reason, there is a way to Dr. Sheriff Emil, a pediatric Below are the news and stories circumvent federal law that prohibits surgeon at the Montreal Children’s we're talking about. medically assisted suicide. Hospital warns that the proposal to legalize medically assisted suicide is Before anyone can make a January - Jellly Herrera arrived in “dangerous” and will be against the clear decision on which side to Calgary in 2006 as a tourist to visit her Hippocratic oath which is “not to kill.” support, we must first have to deal with sick sister. When her sister died and her He is dismayed by the “culture of the terms or language used in the visa expired, she decided to stay in death” which he said is often disguised debate. Euthanasia and legally Montreal to avoid her abusive husband assisted suicide are not the same. as the concept of “dying with dignity.” in the Philippines. She applied for a Euthanasia is not initiated by the He believes that Quebec should be refugee status. Then, she met a man patient who is under the control of a focusing its attention on improving who married and sponsored her. While doctor who decides to stop the palliative care instead of encouraging waiting for her sponsorship visa to be treatment if he is absolutely certain that “medically assisted suicide.” approved, she was diagnosed with the patient is going to die. Under this Allowing a patient to seek his breast cancer. Since she had no situation, the patient is given palliative own death before the natural course of medicare card yet, she was stuck with care to make his remaining days more time is not only against one’s religious mounting hospital and medical bills. comfortable by the use of certain beliefs but also a painful experience for Because her story had human interest, it Dr. Anton Juan drugs. the family. Besides, the patient can was picked up by the Gazette, CTV and The moral issues involved in always refuse treatment if he or she even the NAFS. Outpouring of support Everyone who attended said that Dr. doctors assisting patients to die with wants to die. There seems to be no from various organizations poured in. Anton isn't only witty but also funny. dignity are of absolutely central need to hasten death by having a law MP for Outremont Thomas Mulcair April - The resignation of Saulie Zajdel, concern to the medical profession, that may be subject to abuse. promised to help. Unfortunately, her former CDN/NDG councillor known for ethicists, and the public at large. The Hopefully, the law will be rejected by a husband died of heart attack before her his help to the Filipino community, problem was solved. Prayer, hope and surprised many people. Hired as an debate is fueled by cases that extend majority of legislators if they still have positive outlook in life kept her going. adviser to the federal heritage minister, way beyond passive euthanasia to the their Christian moral values intact. Last December, she received the best he mysteriously resigned in the wake of active consideration of medically Furthermore, most religions consider it allegations that the government was assisted suicide. a sin to take one’s life. Another point to consider is using him as a `shadow MP`to From the review of various undermine an elected Liberal MP . He is the fact that our health care system is articles on the issue of “death with still missed by those who know him well. dignity” and “respect of the patient’s in need of reforms to make it more rights”, it appears that the basic efficient to serve the patients’ needs. contention of those who are opposed Instead of spending time and effort in to the legalization of medically assisted introducing a law that is not needed, suicide is the fear that we are going on why not focus on finding more a “slippery slope” and we face the resources to solve the problem of danger of abuse of the law similar to overcrowding in emergency wards. the Belgian style euthanasia while those who advocate the approval of Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi

Jelly Herrera Christmas gift - her immigrant visa. And her health was improving. Herrera's story, with a happy ending, has inspired 5320-A Queen Mary Road Tel.: 514-485-7861 other people not to lose hope in time of Montreal, Quebec H3X 1T7 E-Mail: [email protected] trials and tribulation. Life is still beautiful. Published by: Filcan Publications, Inc. Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi February - CDN-CDN borough donated Chief Editor & Publisher W.G. Quiambao $2,000 to the Philippine disaster relief Community News Mariel Dimayuga, Miss Philippines- Al Abdon Sam Kevin fund. Councillor Marvin Rotrand sent an email to the community saying, "In the Ambassador of Goodwill 2012 Alberto Baens Santos News & Layout Editor Columnists wake of tropical storm Washi which Bert Abiera Bernardo Sarmiento devastated the island of Mindanao in May - Mariel Dimayuga was crowned Founder Opinion Editorial December, Montrealers responded by as FAMAS Philippines-Montreal donating to the relief fund." This act of Ambassador of Goodwill. She The opinions expressed by the writers and columnists do not necessarily reflect that kindness in time of need is a proof that of the management of the North American Filipino Star nor its editors. the Filipino community and its existence See page 4 Star’s Banner Year are recognized by the city.

www.filipinostar.org 4 The North American Filipino Star January 2013 doctor and want to open the door to a From Page 1 Medically assisted From Page 3 Star’s Banner Year August - She didn't win but Angely Pacis new practice (assistance to die) that made news when she run for MNA . At the right to die requires the consent of two doctors. treasures all the opportunities, like least, she gave it a shot. Deaf twins killed by legal We need to talk about what unites us, building self-confidence, given to her euthanasia had to search two years and that is increased palliative care so by FAMAS. Joining the Miss Earth- September - When her auto parts before they found someone who would people can die at home.” Canada pageant, meeting former business in the Philippines flopped, do it Last March, Quebec’s so- Mayor Gerald Tremblay at the city hall Jacinta Panganiban immigrated to Gloria Taylor, B.C. woman at centre called Dying with Dignity commission Canada to work as a caregiver. and Senator Tobias Enverga, Jr. at the of assisted suicide court battle dies recommended allowing people with FAMAS Christmas party are new Determined to succeed, she found ways B.C. woman’s exemption from to study and work at the same time. She's terminal illnesses to seek the help of a experiences for her. The journey of ban on doctor-assisted suicide upheld a graduate now, with a Bachelor of doctor to end their own lives in rare Dimayuga as FAMAS Philippines- on appeal Commerce degree, major in accounting. circumstances. Montreal Ambassador of Goodwill is still In addition, she passed her Financial What Oregon’s experience can teach The committee proposed that being followed by the NAFS young Planner Board in 2011. She has a good- us about assisted suicide a patient wanting help to die must have readers. paying job now. Another inspirational Hivon said she hopes to a serious, incurable disease, be unable story. present legislation setting out the rules to endure the physical and June - Philippine Ambassador Leslie B. for medically assisted end-of-life psychological pain and be able to Gatan's visit to the city hall strengthened October - PQ announced that its priority procedures in the province before the express themselves. the friendship of the Filipinos and the would be to attack anticorruption while provincial assembly adjourns for the “Just because you are borough council executive. members .In promoting Quebec's French in Quebec. summer. addition, the Council of Canadian Filipino- diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease, Good and bad news, especially for Hivon said she would be Associations held the 115th Philippine you don’t have access to this,” said Dr. immigrants who don't speak French. Independence Day, literally, with a bang, guided in framing the dying-with- Gaetan Barrette, president of the when the Royal Canadian Forces fired a dignity law by the 400-page report she Federation des medecins specialistes November - Michael Applebaum was received Tuesday, prepared by three du Quebec. lawyers who examined the legal “You have to be at a point in implications of such a law.The report the evolution of the disease that it is states “the Quebec legislature has the intolerable.” constitutional power to organize the Barrette said he is happy with required legal framework for end-of-life the report because it puts the patient care within the health-care system.” at the centre of the decision. Julie Di Mambro, a “It’s not the doctor’s decision, spokeswoman for federal Justice it’s not the system’s decision, but the Minister Rob Nicholson, said Tuesday patient’s decision,” he said. Ottawa’s position remains the same. Last summer, British “This is a painful and divisive Columbia’s Supreme Court ruled issue that has been thoroughly Canada’s ban on doctor-assisted debated in Parliament,” she said. “We suicide violates the Charter of Rights respect Parliament’s decision.” because it discriminates against the Hivon, though, said the physically disabled. Quebec government can now pass a After the landmark ruling, a law with strict guidelines that will B.C. woman, Gloria Taylor, was respect the wishes of the dying to granted a legal exemption giving her shorten their suffering and provide the right to die with the aid of a doctors with a clear legal framework. physician. The Royal Canadian Forces doing their gun salute during the 115th Philippine Under the recommendations, Independence Day celebration in MacKenzie King Park, June 12, 2012. However, Taylor, who suffered patients themselves would have to from Lou Gehrig’s disease, died of an elected interim mayor of Montreal. It was make the request to a doctor on the infection four months after the ruling. gun salute at the Mackenzie King Park. good news to many Filipino Montrealers basis of unbearable physical or Although the committee of The participation of the ethnic groups in who had known Applebaum for many psychological suffering. Two legal experts claims its report is not our celebrations drew criticism from a few physicians would have to approve the years. Will he keep his promise not to run opening the door to assisted suicide, people. They asked, "Why did we invite request, which would have to be made this coming November is a big question. some of the protocols that are likely to them?" But Canada, the country that in writing. welcomed and adopted us, is multicultural be included in upcoming legislation December - Filipinos were saddened Doctors would not face . In fact. on July 1, the organizers of the are similar to what takes places in when Manny Pacquiao lost to Juan criminal charges in these Canada Day invited various ethnic groups, other countries that allow physician- Manuel Marques but were elated when circumstances, the report said. Any law including the Filipinos, to join the assisted death. Nonito Donaire knocked out Jorge Arce, should state that the refusal, celebrations. Filipinos are very In the Netherlands, a the Mexican brawler. Janine Tugonan, interruption, abstention from care or welcoming. Tobias Enverga, Jr. said it best terminally ill patient must be suffering who placed 1st runner up in the Miss the application of a terminal sedative in when he was appointed as senator in terribly and make a request to die. A Universe pageant, brought honour to the those circumstances could not be Ontario, "Ignorance of one's culture second doctor must approve the Philippines. Storm killed 600 in the considered a suicide, the report said. bridges racism." decision to help the patient die. Philippines. It was devastating but at least, It’s not the doctor’s decision, the prediction that Dec. 21 would be a Since Oregon passed its July -It was fiesta time in Montreal for fun- it’s not the system’s decision, but the doom's day didn't happen. It tuned out Death with Dignity Act in 1997, almost loving Filipinos. The Pista sa Nayon held patient’s decision’ that the Mayan calendar was just like our 600 terminally ill adults have used at the Mackenzie King Park by FAMAS Linda Couture, director of a ordinary calendar on our kitchen wall. prescriptions from their physicians for attracted hundreds of revellers. The group called Living With Dignity, said ***** lethal doses of medications that are bayanihan spirit was there. 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In addition, Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs allocated by AANDC in 2012-2013 in country to support First Nation investments for water and wastewater and Northern Development, three areas of planned expenditures: communities in managing their water treatment facility construction and announced today the Harper $47.7 million for operations and and wastewater infrastructure and in renovation will be prioritized to Government’s plan for new maintenance, $32.1 million for training related public-health activities. address high and medium risk investments in First Nation water and for First Nations and $47.3 million for systems. wastewater systems on reserve. capital investments. Health Canada will Backgrounder: Canada’s Economic Canada’s Economic Action “Our Government is support First Nations with an Action Plan 2012: Investing in First Plan 2012 funding will support committed to addressing water and investment of $27.4 million each year Nations On-Reserve Water and important public health activities on wastewater issues on reserve to to build capacity, enhance drinking Wastewater reserves. These activities include ensure that First Nations communities water quality monitoring, maintain a environmental public health have access to safe drinking water,” national wastewater program, increase This news release is also available on assessments that provide services said Minister Duncan. “That is why we public awareness and review project the Internet at www.aandc.gc.ca. such as site and installation are taking concrete action to support proposals from a public health Date: January 13, 2013 inspections, providing First Nations in operating their water perspective. Chiefs and Councils will recommendations related to on-site and wastewater systems on reserve.” continue to be responsible for public Through Canada’s Economic sewage disposal systems and The Harper Government will health measures, such as issuing Action Plan 2012, the Government of reviewing plans for wastewater invest $330.8 million over two years to drinking water advisories in the Canada is improving the health and treatment plants, and enhancement of sustain progress made to build and affected communities, communicating quality of life of people in First Nation the drinking water quality monitoring renovate water and wastewater the information to residents and communities by assisting First program from a public health infrastructure on reserve and to addressing drinking water quality Nations to provide better water and perspective. support the development of a long- problems. wastewater services to their residents. 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Meanwhile, LBC, created in 2006 by the Seattle-based non-profit Dear EarthTalk: How is it that climate International Living Building Institute change is negatively affecting the (ILBI), is a performance-based health of rivers and, by extension, the standard where a building only quality and availability of fresh water? qualifies if it achieves its energy, water -- Robert Elman, St. Louis, MO and waste efficiency goals moving Global warming is no doubt forward after the ribbon is cut. In fact, going to cause many kinds of problems since LBC certification is based on (and, indeed, already is), and rivers actual, rather than modeled or may well be some of the hardest hit anticipated performance, projects geographical features, given the must be operational for at least 12 likelihood of increased droughts, floods consecutive months prior to evaluation and the associated spread of by the ILBI. waterborne diseases. Given the focus on For one, rivers are already performance, LBC does not provide as starting to lose the amount of water much detailed guidance, let alone a they channel. A 2009 study at the checklist of green attributes, instead National Center for Atmospheric letting the developers of each Research (NCAR) found that water individual project decide for volume in the Columbia River in the themselves how to best achieve their Pacific Northwest declined by 14 Rivers may well be hard hit by climate change, given the likelihood of increased droughts, efficiency and conservation goals via percent since the 1950s. This trend is floods and the associated spread of waterborne diseases. Pictured: The Columbia means appropriate to the project and similar in major rivers all over the world. River in the Pacific Northwest, which has lost 14 percent of its water volume since to the region. “Many communities will see the 1950s due to higher temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns. 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Given that the catastrophic floods. “Changes in the imperatives are general, they can be timing and location of precipitation applied to any conceivable project combined with rising levels of water type, be it a building, infrastructure, pollution will strain ecosystems and landscape or community threaten the survival of many fish and development. But whatever type of wildlife species.” These shifts will have project, if it is to meet the exacting dramatic impacts, threatening public standards of LBC it must live up to health, weakening economies and each one. decreasing the quality of life in many One of the imperatives under places. In the U.S., the number of the Energy petal, for instance, is “net storms with extreme precipitation has zero energy” meaning the structure increased 24 percent since the late must harvest or generate as much 1940s—and the trend is expected to power as it needs via alternative continue. renewable sources. 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www.filipinostar.org January 2013 The North American Filipino Star 7 whose high education is supposed to be n’yang niratrat ang walang-kamalaymalay sufficient enough to comprehend what I na mga bata, mga guro at iba pang mga have to write every issue. My argument is, empleyado ng paaralan. Nang humupa if those university graduates don’t have ang kaguluhan, 20 batang paslit at anim the degree of comprehension that a na kababaihan na pawang nasa hustong university graduate should have already gulang ang natagpuang nakahandusay at acquired in the first place, the onus of wala nang buhay. adjusting is not on me but on them. That Tulad ng mga nakalipas na they don’t know the meanings of the katularing pangyayari, paksa na naman words I use and their unwillingness to ng mga tuligsaan ng mga pulitiko at mga know them should not be my fault. I would komentarista ang karapatan ng bawa’t have gladly used the simplest and most Amerikano na bumili at magkaroon ng commonly-used words if I were writing baril upang mapangalagaan nila ang Ang kontrobersyal na Reproductive news or if I were writing for Sesame Street kanilang mga sarili, pamilya at ari-arian Health Bill at diborsyo sa Pilipinas kids, Barney and his friends, or a bunch of ayon sa Second Amendment ng US 5th-graders. Constitution. Ang awtomatikong Pagkalipas ng 14 na taon, at sa December 16, 2012 presented the awards I can’t help feeling unhappy at pinagtatalakayan sa tuwing may kabila ng matinding pagtutol at pananakot to the two ladies during the FAMAS the implication that it’s my fondness for nagaganap na ganitong malagim na ng Simbahang Katoliko, ganap nang Christmas Party held at the Centre using unfamiliar or infrequently used insidente ay kung dapat na bang tuldukan isang batas ang Reproductive Health Bill Communautaire Cote des Neiges (Cote words to blame for the inconvenience ang karapatan na magkaroon ng baril ang matapos itong lagdaan ni Pangulong des Neiges Community Center) on Cote those readers feel when reading what I mga mamamayan, lalung-lalo na iyong Noynoy Aquino noong Disyembre 21, des Neiges Road. have to write in my column, and hinggil sa tinatawag nilang Bushmaster at 2012. Nagsimula na itong ipatulad noong Among those who witnessed the unhappier still that some people who I iba pang assault weapons. Enero 17, 2013 sa kabila ng apela na presentation were Ms. Osdon’s and Ms. thought would understand took those Nakakasawa na ang makinig sa inihayin ng isang abogado na sa aking Khoury’s many loyal friends and staunch readers’ side, and virtually buttressed kanilang mga pagtatalo dahil kagaya ng hinala ay sa utos at bendisyon ng mga supporters, the most prominent of whom their unwillingness to enrich their nakaraan tiyak na wala na namang pari at obispo. were Montreal Mayor Michael vocabularies. I believe that there is mangyayaring pagbabago ukol sa Ang susunod na pagtutuunan ng Applebaum, the first Anglophone mayor nothing really deep with the words that I karapatan na magkaroon ng baril ang pansin ng Kongreso ng Pilipinas ay ang in the last 100 years; Mr. Lionel Perez, the use from time to time, and the fact that bawa’t nasa hustong gulang na mamayan Divorce Bill na siyam na taon nang newly-elected borough mayor of certain readers don’t know what those ng Estados Unidos. Sa isang bansa na nakabinbin sa Mababang Kapulungan ng CDN/NDG; Councilor Marvin Rotrand, the words mean doesn’t make those words talamak na ang kultura ng pagkakaroon naturang Kongreso. Isusulong daw ito ni longest serving member of the Montreal “deep.” Example: Slake. It means ng mga baril, halos imposible nang mismong House Speaker Sonny City Council at 30 years and running; and “quench,” the more common term for maputol ang ganoong kinagawian. Belmonte. Nakikinikinita ko na na aalma Ms. Zeny F. Kharroubi, this newspaper’s satisfying or allaying one’s thirst, appetite, Unang-una nang nagpahayag ng at mananakot na naman nang husto ang chief editor/publisher and owner of curiosity, desires, passion or other similar mabagsik na pagtutol ang mga pari at obispo sa balak na ito ni Gilmore College International. needs and feelings. While “slake” isn’t mainpluwensya at makapangyarihang Speaker Belmonte. ******* used as often as “quench” is, it is hardly a National Rifle Association (NRA). Heto ang Sang-ayon ako sa pagiging SEN. TOBIAS C. ENVERGA, JR.: A deep word, is it? sabi ng kanilang lider, “The only one who ganap na batas ng RH Bill. Sa aking QUICK STUDY Another word that I have used is can stop a bad guy with a gun is a good pananaw, dapat lamang na pahintulutan Within a short period of time “innocuous,” which means harmless, guy with a gun.” Istupidong argumento. na ang bawa’t mag-asawang Pinoy na during the FAMAS Christmas Party last inoffensive, safe, or innocent. Many Pero bago pa iyon, nakapagsalita na si magplano ng kanilang pamilya sa December 16, I was able to have a glance people have used “harmful” over and over Presidente Barack Obama, at buong anumang paraan na gusto nila, kabilang of what might have persuaded Prime from grade school to university. Why not tapang n’yang sinabi, “We're going to na rito ang paggamit ng kondom, IUD at Minister Stephen Harper to appoint Sen. use “deleterious” or “pernicious” instead? have to come together to take meaningful iba pang artipisyal na paraan ng Tobias C. Enverga, Jr., a native of Quezon They aren’t deep words, either. The action to prevent more tragedies like this pagpaplano. Kung nanaig ang Province, to the Canadian Senate. I bottom line is, why use the same common regardless of the politics.” Gayunpaman, kagustuhan ng mga pari at obispo na learned firsthand what made the senator boring words all the time when there are puwede pa ring mangibabaw ang ibasura ang ngayo’y isa nang batas, baka tick. beautiful alternatives available? And why kagustuhan ng NRA sa kabila ng matindi wala nang paglalagyan sa ipanganganak He’s witty, effervescent and limit your vocabulary to the words you at mabigat na mga salita na namutawi sa pang mga Pilipino sa liit ng Pilipinas at sa personable to a fault. His master’s already know by refusing to consult a bibig ng Pangulo. Ilang beses na iyong dami na ng mga naninirahan dito. degrees point to his long intellectual dictionary? narinig ng mga taumbayan sa Amerika Alam n’yo ba na ang probinsya reach. His warm handshake is firm At any rate, isn’t it better to mula sa mga labi ng mga naunang ng Quebec ay limang beses na mas enough for anyone to feel his sincerity, simply take that particular inclination of presidente nguni’t sa bandang huli ay malawak kesa buong Pilipinas subali’t and he looks straight in the eyes when mine in a positive way, and seize a good wala ring nangyari. Ni Kongreso o ang bilang ng mga tao rito ay sa ikatlo talking with people. He would seek opportunity to increase their vocabulary sinuman ang presidente ng Estados lamang ng bilang ng mga tao sa anyone out, and make an effort to strike a rather than tear me to pieces for using Unidos na nakaupo ay walang lakas ng Kalakihang Maynila? Ayon sa 2011 meaningful conversation with them words that are unfamiliar to them? In my loob o political will na sumalungat sa census, ang populasyon ng Quebec ay regardless of their social standing. And if opinion, that kind of criticism usually has kagustuhan ng nasabing organisasyon. humigit-kumulang sa walong milyon being married to a smart and affable wife more to do with one’s own insecurities Gayunpaman, sana nama’y lamang kumpara sa may 25 milyon ng named Rosemer Enverga is any clue of than anything else, and it’s more maisakatuparan ni Pres. Obama ang Kalakihang Maynila (2012 census). Halos his decisional aptitude, he’s a nifty convenient for my critics to scapegoat my kanyang binitiwang mga salita, at 98 milyon naman kung buong Pilipinas decision-maker. writing style than owning up to their brasuhin n’ya ang Kongreso na baguhin kumpara sa wala pang 35 milyon ng Prime Minister Stephen Harper feeling of inadequacy. nila ang batas tungkol sa pagkakaroon ng buong Canada. couldn’t have appointed a more qualified ******* baril ng mga mamamayan ng kanilang Napipintong maging isa ring Filipino-Canadian to the Senate than Sen. MAGISING NA SANA ANG MGA bansa. Nawa’y hindi na madagdagan pa malaking kontrobersya ang Divorce Bill Enverga. The senator may be AMERIKANO ang mahaba nang listahan ng mga pag ito’y puspusang isinulong ng mga representing the province of Ontario to Dalawampung paslit na mag- walang-saysay na pagpatay, tulad ng mambabatas. Maliwanag pa sa sikat ng the Senate, but we here in Quebec should aaral at anim na kababaihan na pawang trahedya sa Columbine, Colorado may 13 araw na tututulan din ito ng Simbahang also take pride in his appointment to that nasa hustong gulang ang walang-habas taon na ang nakakalipas at 13 ang nasawi Katoliko, at sasabihin nila na ang plum position because he is another proof na pinagpapatay ng isang 20 anyos na at 21 ang nagtamo ng sugat, ng isang pinagsama ng Diyos ay hindi dapat that Filipino expatriates can also be as lalake na diumano’y nasisiraan ng bait. Amish school sa Pennsylvania noong paghiwalayin ng tao. world-class as other immigrants from Nangyari ang nakasisindak na trahedya Oktubre 2006 na kung saan ay limang Sang-ayon ba kayo na merong other countries, and the locals even. noong bandang alas-nuwebe ng umaga batang babae ang pinaslang, sa campus diborsyo sa Pilipinas? Sang-ayon ako, ******* ng nakaraang ika-14 ng Disyembre sa ng Virginia Tech University sa Virginia pero sa susunod na isyu na lamang natin MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Sandy Hook Elementary School sa bayan noong Abril 2007 – 33 ang namatay, sa talakayin ito. My editor-in-chief has candidly ng Newtown sa Connecticut. Tuczon, Arizona noong Enero 2011 – ******* told me that some readers decry my Bago pa nangyari ang anim na tao ang patay at apat ang TRIBUTE TO THE FAMAS proclivity for using what they consider pamamaslang, nauna nang pinatay ng sugatan kabilang si US Congresswoman STANDARD-BEARERS “deep words.” Presumably catering to the pinaghihinalaang salarin ang sarili n’yang Gabrielle Giffords na noo’y nasa tuktok ng Congratulations to FAMAS Filipino Star’s general readership, she ina roon mismo sa kanilang tahanan, at sa kasikatan sa larangan ng pulitika, sa isang President Aurora Osdon and former suggested that I curb my taste for pamamagitan ng baril na pag-aari ng mataong shopping mall sa Oregon noong FAMAS Vice-President Shinette Khoury, applying to my sentences words that biktima na napag-alaman na mahilig sa Disyembre 12, 2012 na kung saan dalawa now a member of FAMAS Board of most readers couldn’t readily understand baril. Pagkatapos n’yang patayin ang ang namatay at isa ang sugatan, at ang Trustees, for being awarded the Queen without having to use a dictionary. noo’y mahimbing na natutulog na ina, pinakahuli ay ito ngang pangyayari sa Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and According to her, readers want me to write nagmadali s’yang pumunta sa nasabing Newtown, Connecticut. certificate each for their respective my articles in accordance with the level of eskuwelahan, maneho ang kotse ng contributions to the community. their intellect or educational attainment. I kanyang ina na isang kawani sa On behalf of the Government of refuse to do that because my column is nabanggit na paaralan. Sapilitan n’yang Canada, Sen. Tobias C. Enverga, Jr. on largely aimed at university graduates pinasok ang gusali, at saka walang-habas www.filipinostar.org 8 The North American Filipino Star January 2013 Community & Social News Pinoy honored five years after he died saving two children in Tenne Rose Dayandante gets California hitched in Naga City By Bernardo Sarmiento January 8, 2013 1:30pm He managed to pull the children out but he was unable to get Tenne Rose Dayandante made A Filipino who saved two young kids himself out of the freezing lake and her first ever trip down the aisle in her who fell into a frozen lake – at the cost of his own life – was honored five years suffered hypothermia. native Naga City, Camarines Sur last Rescuers took Claridad to the December 21 at 2:30 in the afternoon, after the tragic incident on Christmas day in Wrightwood, California. Desert Valley Hospital in Victorville but and exchanged “I do’s” with her fellow he was pronounced dead after a few expatriate Ruben Salvador, Jr. amidst According to a report of the Asian Journal, Claro Claridad's family hours. the gaze of the couple’s friends, family His daughters, all Girl Scouts, members and other well-wishers. The was presented a memorial bench Roman Catholic wedding, also the first for the groom, was celebrated by Fr. Louie Occiano at the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral, an imposing 400 year-old Romanesque-Baroque style church. A lavish wedding reception followed at Villa Caceres Hotel on December 21, 2012, the last day of the Magsaysay Avenue, also in Naga City. Mayan calendar. Obviously, the world Tenne Rose, a former employee of the didn’t end as prophesied. Philippine Broadcasting Network TV-5 Still blushing when she is

which will be placed near the highway with a nature trail leading to Jackson wrote the book: “Meet Our Dad, Our lake, where he saved the children. Hero.” A monument is also being To this date, the identities of planned to be put up at the Jackson the two children saved by Claro is still addressed “Mrs. Salvador,” Tenne a mystery. in Naga City and the current secretary lake. Rose says that she and her dashing Memorials were also held for The incident brought up the of the Bicol Association of Quebec, husband are not in honeymoon mode need for ice rescue training for the said tongue-in-cheek that her decision Claridad in Victorville City where his yet, and don’t mind holding off for the family resides. locals of Wrightwood. – Andrei Medina, to enter the often-daunting married life most propitious time to have it. VVP, GMA News wasn’t prompted by the Mayan Claro’s wife Judith said she felt prophecy that the world would end on very honored and happy that five years after her husband's death, "people still remember his story.” The best and the Joy and togetherness felt at the In 2007, Claridad, then 41, was most beautiful things by W. G. Quiambao enjoying Christmas day with his wife FAMAS Christmas party and four daughters at the Jackson lake in the world cannot The Christmas party of their "moments" too. Showcasing their in Wrightwood. be touched. FAMAS, in collaboration with the Lions talents to the delight of the audience Suddenly, Claridad saw two They must be felt International Club (Montreal Westward) were Leonie Eugenio who rendered a girls, unrelated to them, fall into the held on Dec. 16 at 6767 Cote des Filipino song despite suffering from a freezing lake. with the heart Neiges, was a huge success. About sore throat, Chris Velasco and A US Army veteran, Claridad 250 people, from children to seniors, Marciano Lucena who played the didn't think twice and jumped into the Helen Keller enjoyed the party. Gracing the saxophone and the Daughters of lake to save the children. occasion were Senator Tobias C. Isabela who performed a Hawaiian Enverga, Jr. (Province of Ontario), dance. . Mayor Michael Applebaum, Borough Since it was Christmas, the Need Money? Mayor Lionel Perez, Councillor Marvin children received gifts from FAMAS Rotrand and even movie actor Luis and the first 50 seniors who arrived Alandi of Broken Vow. Noticeably received food baskets, courtesy of present were some of the former FAMAS, Lions and other donors. Do you have a full time job? FAMAS presidents and directors like One of the highlights of the James de la Paz, Linda Baltazar, Benny day was the presentation by Senator If yes, call (514) 344-1499 Parial, Manny Lagasca and Eric Tobias Enverga, Jr. of the Queen Esplana. Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee awards to The first portion of the program Au Osdon and Shinette Khoury for their which started at 2:00 p.m. were the community services The party, presentations of Christmas carols , emceed by Mariel Dimayuga, ended at AND GET CASH NOW! Panunuluyan (tableau) by the FAMAS approximately 9:00 p.m. Heritage Class kids, introduction of the Advertise Munting Binibining 2013 candidates, in the North American appearance of Santa Claus Elves and his Little Helpers, clown who was Filipino Star Good & Bad Credit Accepted invited by Flor Rillo (courtesy of Call 514-485-7861 Shiners and Mason). The seniors had www.filipinostar.org January 2013 The North American Filipino Star 9 alak. (Di mapigil? Kalahating bote na pampabata kaya lumaki ang regalo sa lang sa halip na isang bote sa isang atin noong Pasko. araw). Peras: At saka, sa isang taon, baka Ititigil o babawasan ang mahjong. (Di tunay na lolo na siya dahil ikakasal na mapigil? Ang laro ay gagawing 1:2 sa si Tito Ben kay Tita Julie sa Hunyo. halip na 2:4 ....para makapaglaro din si Mang Bert. Pechay at Pichu: Yay-y-y-y!!! Magiging apat na tayo. Samot-samot, Sari-sari, Ako naman ay baligtad ang resolusyon. Sa halip na bawasan ko Peras: Ano ba? Hyper naman kayo ay daragdagam ko ang pagdalo sa kaagad. Turuan na natin si Lolo Jerry, Bala-balaki (Dito at Doon) mga party. Ikaw ang titser, Kuya. (Dito) May magandang pahayag ang napiling anawnser na lalaki sa FAMAS Pasuguan ng Pilipinas na ang consular News Round-up. Wala na po ba sa * * * * * Pichu: Sige, umpisahan natin sa outreach program dito sa Montreal ay mga kababayan natin ang kasintalas gaganapin buwan-buwan. niyang magsalita ng Ingles o baka mas Nangangahulugan ba na hindi na magaling pa? magdedestino ng honorary consul? Darating sila sa Enero 18 at 19 (Doon) Panalo na tayo bilang 1st (Biyernes at Sabado). runner-up sa Miss Universe inaakala nating tinalo pa rin tayo. Kung na- (Doon) Kahit na-Sunday punch si Bradley si Pacquiao sa boksing ay na- Manny Pacquiao ay nanatili siyang Culpo naman si Tugonon sa pageant. kampeon sa damdamin ng mga Atras pa tayo nang hanggang Mayo, kababayan lalo na sa mga biktima ng 2012 at di ba na-Phillip naman si mga bagyong sumalanta sa kanilang Jessica sa kantahan? lugar. Malaki ang milyon-milyong naitulong ng may ginintuang pusong (Dito) Laking tuwa ng mga Pilipino para sa kapwa. dahil sa pagiging Senador ng Canada, Kgg. Tobias C. Enverga, Jr. KCR noong (Dito) Malaking karangalan sa ating Setyembre 7, 2012. mga kababayan na napabilang sina Evelyn Calugay, Shinette Salcedo (Dito at Doon) Timbang-timbang Khoury, Angelita Ogerio at Aurora lang ang mga pangyayari. Si Harper Pinilit turuang kumanta si Mang Bert nina Shinette Khoury at 'Omel' Masalunga. Osdon sa pagtanggap ng Queen ay sinadyang makarating sa Pilipinas Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal na nilaktawan ni Obama. Pichu: O, Enero na, tuturuan na ba pagbati na sa Ingles ay Happy New (basahin sa iba pang pahina ang ulat natin si Lolo Jerry ng Tagalog? Year. At ang karaniwang salin sa tungkol dito). * * * * * Tagalog ay Manigong Bagong Taon, Karaniwang Resolusyon Peras: Akala ko ba 'Tito,' e bakit 'Yan lang po ang leksyon sa ngayon at ang homework po ninyo sa Pebrero (Doon) Ang Catholic Bishops Sa Bagong Taon ngayon 'Lolo' na. Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) ay mga titik ng alpabeto. ay matinding tumututol sa RH Bill na Pechay: Psssst! Gimmick lang Taon-taon, kapag sumasapit ang naaprobahan kamakailan. Lalong namin ni Kuya Pichu para Bagong Taon ay naglilista tayo ng ating matataranta ang CBCP sa susunod na mga resolusyon. Ang hamon ay kung panukalang magkaroon ng batas sa hangang saan aabot ang mga ito. Ilan diborsyo. At maaaring makarating din sa mga popular na pangako ay - ang lalong kontrobersyal na "same-sex Ititigil o babawasan ang paninigarilyo. marriage." (Di mapigil? Kalahating kaha na lang sa halip na isang buo sa isang araw). (Dito) Ako naman ang nagngingitngit (nag-ngi-ngit-ngit)!!! Tabi-tabi po sa Ititigil o babawasan ang pag-inom ng World Games of Policemen and Firemen in Montreal 2017, the City of Montreal gives financial support of $650 000 and services worth $510 000 Montréal, January 16, 2013 - policiers et des pompiers (JMPP). This During the Executive Committee meeting multi-sport international compétition is this morning, the Committe granted a open to all active or retired members of $650 000 financial support to the the force of the order of services fighting organization of Jexu mondiaux des against fire coming from around the policiers et pompiers -– Montréal 2017. continent. Shinette Salcedo Khoury hosted her New Year's Eve party wittingly a night earlier to gather “This support granted for the The sports and family event desired attendance. Filipinos traditionally stay together at home on Christmas and New Year's year 2013 will allow the organization to attracts more than 20 000 people of Eve. From Toronto came three musical luminaries to entertain the guests led by Au Osdon, begin the preparations for this which around 10,000 participate in 60 FAMAS President, members of the executive board and close friends. It was an enchanted prestigious event to be held in disciplines. The economic spin-offs of evening of old favorites and classics which lasted past the stroke of midnight. Picture: from Montreal,.Thanks to its numerous infra- the Games are estimated as JMPP – L-R Shinette whooping with the professionals, Lara Solnicki, Lilac Cana and Romeo "Omel” structures of quality, it will have the Montréal 2017 at 100 M$. Moreover. Masalunga on the piano. (Photos by: Joy Casanare) privilege of receiving them in 2017,” JMPP – Montréal 2017 will coincide with the 375th anniversary of Montreal. and declared M Christian Dubois, reponsible Gilmore Dance Club for public security in the Executive will have a positive impact on the feeling Committtee. of belonging and pride of Montrealers. accepting new students The support by the City of They will also favor a physically active Sundays - 4:00-5:00 pm Montreal to the international event was lifestyle, the development of expertise Mondays - 5:00-6:00 pm approved by a resolution in June 2011 locally in matters of big sports events as Tuesdays - 6:00-7:00 p.m. and established a 5.5M$ budget divided well as in the standards of installations. into the following parts: : 1 M$ in funds The forthcoming Games in 2013 will be Other schedules possible if held in Belfast (Ireland), in Fairfax and 4,5 M$ in materials and services.The 5320-A Queen Mary there are at least 7 students. (Virginia) in 2015. The JMPP in Montréal global budget of the event is estimated to (between be 21.9 M$. will be held for a period of 10 days from Coolbrook It can be recalled in 2011 that July 28 to August 6, 2017. and Decarie) Call 514-485-7861 Source: Robert-Charles Longpré, the World Police & Fire Games Snowdon to register by appointment Federation (WPFGF) chose Montréal the Attaché de presse C abinet du maire et host city of the Jeux mondiaux des du comité exécutif 514-872-9859 www.filipinostar.org 10 The North American Filipino Star January 2013

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www.filipinostar.org January 2013 The North American Filipino Star 11 unimpeded lawful commerce, and CEO of CTV’s parent company BCE continual improvement of From Page 1 Hillary Clinton transit of people across the resource- and Bell Canada, believes the new psychological health and safety in the rich waters also claimed in part or in standard will support and promote workplace,” she said in a statement. government’s commitment to whole by China, Taiwan, Vietnam, strengthening the Philippines’ defense mental health in the workplace and the With a report from CTV’s Scott Laurie Malaysia and Brunei. capabilities. broader community. Read more: Clinton likewise oversaw the Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), 69, "As part of the Bell Let's Talk http://www.ctvnews.ca/health/new- Obama administration’s pivot to Asia will replace Clinton, who earlier mental health initiative, we are voluntary-standard-aims-to-help- and reaffirmed the strong military announced that she would leave the post. dedicated to implementing programs improve-mental-health-at-work- relationship between the US and the The Philippine Legion of Honor is and practices that support the mental 1.1116508#ixzz2IDMITjbd the highest honor that the President of the Philippines. health of all Bell team members, and to Philippines may grant an individual without It was during Clinton's term working with other Canadian From Page 5 Federal Government the concurrence of Congress. when Manila and Washington held the organizations in the development of The highest rank, Chief first Philippines-US Ministerial The Government of Canada their own mental health programs,” he Commander, is normally conferred on Consultations in April 2012 that responded to the release of the 2009-2011 heads of state or governments, and said in a statement. provided the framework for intensified National Assessment report with a distinguished individuals in recognition of The company has already dialogue and cooperation on defense commitment that on-reserve water and their importance to the Republic or for life launched an initiative to promote wastewater issues would be addressed on and security issues. —KG, GMA News achievement. Canadian mental health called Bell a priority basis, identifying three key areas The first American to be conferred Let's Talk. It’s a five-year, $50-million for action: the rank of Chief Commander was US program that aims to combat the President Franklin D. Roosevelt stigma of mental health issues, as well • enhanced capacity building and (posthumous). Other Americans who have as to improve mental health care, operator training; received the same honor include President From Page 14 Mental Health • enforceable standards and protocols; access and research, as well as Dwight Eisenhower, General Douglas and McArthur, and Senator Daniel Inouye. The initiative aims to help improve workplace best practices. • infrastructure investments. As Secretary of State, Clinton has people like Arto Tienaho, who silently The Mental Health The Economic Action Plan 2012 signed with Del Rosario the Manila struggled with anxiety for decades. Commission of Canada estimates that investments will support improvements in Declaration, confirming the two countries’ In his 20s, Tienaho would have mental health problems and illnesses each of these areas by: commitment to the objectives of the up to 10 panic attacks a day at work. account for about 30 per cent of short- • increasing funding for operator training Philippines-US Mutual Defense Treaty The stress and the attacks forced him and long-term disability claims in and operations and maintenance; (MDT). to take some time off, but when he Canada every year. • supporting the creation of regional On the margins of the 2012 official returned to his workplace, he found They say that 500,000 hubs to monitor and, where feasible, working visit to the US of President Aquino, little support from his bosses. Canadians miss work each day operate systems remotely; she also signed with Del Rosario a • developing new circuit rider training Eventually, he quit. because of a mental illness, costing the statement of support for the construction, guidelines; outfitting and training of a new National Tienaho said the voluntary Canadian economy millions of dollars • supporting First Nations in Coast Watch Center for the Philippines that standard "is a real golden opportunity" every year. development of regional hubs of expertise; will enable Manila to patrol and secure its to advance the conversation about Bonnie Rose, the president of and maritime borders.She also strongly mental health in the workplace. standards at CSA Group, one of the • prioritizing capital investments to backed Manila’s advocacy for a rules- Development of the voluntary groups that helped draft the standard, target highest risk systems. based approach in resolving standard was supported by funding says promoting and protecting Year one of this funding will be competing claims over the West from the government of Canada, the workers’ well-being, self-esteem and allocated by AANDC in 2012-2013 in three areas of planned expenditures: $47.7 Philippine Sea through peaceful and Great-West Life Centre for Mental job satisfaction are not just good for diplomatic processes within the workers; they can also help to improve million for operations and maintenance, Health in the Workplace, and Bell $32.1 million for training for First Nations framework of international law. a company’s “bottom line.” Canada. and $47.3 million for capital investments. 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Recipients of the Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee Au Osdon and Shinette Khoury, pose with the FAMAS Executive Board with the Filipino Canadian Senator Tobias Enverga, Mayor Applebaum, first Filipino Canadian Senator, Tobias Enverga, and his wife, Rosemer Enverga, and Mayor Michael and Santa Claus. The Christmas party was held on December 16, 2012 at the CRC Building Applebaum. The awards were presented during the FAMAS Christmas party. (Photo by B. Sarmiento) and co-sponsored by FAMAS and the Montreal Westward Lions Club. (Photo: B. Sarmiento)

“Happy Gilmore Girls”pose for souvenir of the UPS induction party, January 5, 2013. L-R: Precy Billones, Felix de Luna, Joesie Bingayen, Juvy Solis, Edna Lorenzo, Zeny Kharroubi, and Manny Mrs. Warly Basbacio (4th from left), re-elected president of UPS, poses with her executive Cea. (Photo taken by Bert Santos) board members during the induction and birthday celebrants party held on January 5, 2013

Gilmore College International students from Cambodia together with Filipino Canadians who Souvenir photo of the Christmas party held at Edouard Dance Studio on December 16, 2012. attend the Monday evening class - L to R: Siv Er Lim, Armenda Tula, Zenaida Kharroubi (teacher), Gilmore Dance Club members and students of the studio happily pose with Volvick Edouard (seated Remy Amila, Zenaida Garcia, Sokun Soy. In front are Souvy Kuoch and Joseph Cempron. at the center) their dance teacher. Gilmore Dance Club 5320-A Queen Mary Road (between Decarie & Coolbrook) accessible by Snowdon Metro, Busses 166, 151 Schedules: Call 514-485-7861 for Monday, 5:00-6:00 p.m. more information Sunday - 4:00-5:00 p.m. Other schedules on request Course taught by a professional dance teacher www.filipinostar.org 14 The North American Filipino Star January 2013 was then. Never in my wildest dreams Filipino excellence continues to gain PERSONALITY OF THE MONTH did I think I was going to be in one of recognition in the highest echelons of the highest positions in the land. I'm Canadian officialdom. We hope that his Enverga, Jr. - Pride of the not sure what the new challenges will appointment will inspire other Filipino - be because this is the first time I've Canadians to improve their own high Filipinos in Canada by W. G. Quiambao heard about the position actually," aspirations in this welcoming land of Enverga, Jr. said. opportunities." Senator Tobias C. Enverga, Jr., Enverga,Jr. was reported to Enverga , married to Rosemer 58, made Canadian political history by have said that he backed the Albobias with whom he has three being the first Filipino-Canadian government's Senate's Reform Plans daughters, is the recipient of the 60th elected to public service in Toronto and but said he still needed to go through Diamond Jubilee Award in 2012 . In the the first Filipino-Canadian appointed to details of the regulation . He will Philippines, he was conferred the the Canadian senate by Prime Minister advocate for the care of of those with Linkapil Award from the Office of the Stephen Harper on September 6, special needs, including one of his President in 2008 for his outstanding 2012. daughters, who has a Down contribution to the reconstruction, “It's a big honor for me and a Syndrome. progress and development in the big honor for our community at the Also, one of his priorities is Philippines. These included medical same time," Enverga, Jr. said. promoting an inclusive Canada, missions, building schools, churches Enverga, Jr. , who worked at the Bank of Philippine Island in the Philippines , is successful because he is unafraid to face new challenges in life "I came here looking for adventure Senator Tobias Enverga, Jr. and a better job," said Enverga, Jr, Enverga, Jr., who was born in founder and adviser to the Philippine Lucena, Philippines. graduated with a Canadian Foundation where his wife , degree in Bachelor Of Arts in Rosemer, is the Executive Vice Economics from Letran College in President . Manila, a Master Certificate in Project To serve the community better, Management from the Schulich he ran for Catholic School Trustee in School of Business at York University 2010 and won the election .That was and a Computer Studies Certificate the beginning of his political career. from Centennial College. Prior to his Because he came here as an appointment, he had worked at a immigrant, Enverga, Jr. emphasized project manager at the Bank of the importance of a culturally diverse Montreal for more than thirty yars. society . "Canada's national policy of Senator Tobias Enverga, Jr. being interviewed by Willie Quiambao, Community News Editor, "I'd to give two week notice to multiculturalism strengthens the and Zenaida Kharroubi, Editor/Publisher of the North American Filipino Star, at the FAMAS Christmas party on December 16, 2012 at the CRC building. the bank because I couldn't hold two community socially, politically and jobs at the same time," explained economically in many ways. Ignorance immigrant issues and protection of and artisan wells, supporting Bantay Enverga, Jr. of one's culture bridges racism," he migrant workers . Bata and GK villages in Camarines Envega, Jr. is actively involved said. Leslie B. Gatan, Philippine Norte and Manila. He is a a member of in various organizations. He is co-chair On his appointment, Enverga, Ambassador to Ottawa, congratulated Rizal Dinmasalang Chapter in of the Asian Heritage Month Jr. admitted that he was shocked when Enverga, Jr., saying "The Philippine Scarborough, and had served as a celebration for the Greater Toronto he received a call that he had been Embassy in Ottawa hails the Deputy Commander of Rizal in Central area and was previously a director of appointed as a senator. "I didn't even appointment of Senator Enverga, Jr. Canada area. the Canadian Multicultural Council - know that I was nominated and I didn't together with Filipino communities Asians in Toronto. In addition, he is the even know what the job of the senator across Canada. 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(e.g. stressors due to organizational change or reasonable job demands) See Page 20 Mental Health www.filipinostar.org January 2013 The North American Filipino Star 15 frying pan. 2 tbsps. of black bean garlic sauce (or Philippine Cuisine Saute the onion, garlic, ginger, the equivalent if using tausi and garlic) tomato and chilis until fragrant, about 1 celery stalk one minute. 1 bird’s eye chili Arrange the fish fillets in a single 2 to 3 scallions (onion leaves) sesame seed oil and layer on top of the sauteed crisp onion slices, to garnish vegetables. Drizzle with fish sauce. Pour in the coconut cream. Bring to Instructions Favorite Food a simmer then lower the heat and Compiled by Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi continue simmering, uncovered, for Start boiling water in the steamer. about seven minutes. Rub the black bean sauce on the cut Turn off the heat, taste the sauce, if fish fillets. it needs more fish sauce, then add Thinly slice the celery and chili. more. Or just serve extra fish sauce on Thinly slice the scallions as well. You the side. can slice them into rings or you can cut Milkfish Recipes (Bangus) Scoop out the fish fillets and them into two-inch lengths and finely slice them vertically. Your choice. This month, we are featuring arrange on a serving platter. Pour the sauce around them. Sprinkle with Take two shallow heat-proof bowls and milkfish (bangus) which is considered lightly brush the bottoms with sesame sliced scallions and serve with hot like a national fish of the Philippines. seed oil. It is a very versatile fish as it can be rice. Arrange the fish in the bowls in a single cooked in many ways and with a layer. It is okay if they overlap slightly. But variety of ingredients that are easily Preparation time: 5 minute(s) only slightly. You want them to cook available. Marché Coop, a Filipino uniformly so expose them to the heat as cooperative store (see page 2 Cooking time: 10 minute(s) evenly as possible. Sprinkle the celery and chili over the advertosement) always has this fish Number of servings (yield): 4 fish followed by the scallions. on stock together with other Oriental Place the bowls in separate steamer 1 tomato, diced and Asiatic groceries. Milkfish with Tausi baskets and steam over briskly boiling 1 tbsp. of finely minced garlic (black bean sauce) water for 15 minutes. Milkfish braised in 1 tbsp. of finely minced ginger Remove from the heat. Drizzle with a 2 bird’s eye chilis, finely sliced little sesame seed oil. Sprinkle with crisp coconut cream patis (fish sauce), to taste onion slices. Serve. 1 and 1/4 c. 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DOLPHY; (inset) Mayor Alfredo Lim Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim believes telling media how “consistent” Lim is the late King of Comedy and his close when it comes to his life story. friend, Dolphy, deserves to have his “May mga ibang pelikula na own monument and if things go to fabricated [ang detalye], pero si Mayor plan, it would be erected along Roxas Lim, ang sabi niya, ‘Kung ano ‘yung Boulevard near Pasay City. andyan, ‘yun lang ang ikwento natin,’” Things are moving fast for Among several named Lim told Bulletin Entertainment said Montano referring to Lim’s Jessica Sanchez who has a slew of producers and songwriters involved and select members of media at the biography “May Langit Din Ang high-profile activities this year. in the project are Ne-Yo, Toby Gad Hospicio de San Jose Tuesday during Mahirap: The Alfredo Siojo Lim Story” The budding diva announced (One Direction, Kelly Clarkson), a set visit for his biopic “The Turning that’s written by Nick Joaquin and recently via MTV News that she had Harvey Mason Jr. (Britney Spears, Cradle: The Untold Story of Alfredo serves as basis for the upcoming just wrapped up work on her much- Justin Timberlake) and Rykeyz (Wiz Lim” that the showbiz icon’s movie. anticipated debut album. Khalifa, Fantasia). contributions to the film industry and As in previous interviews, Montano “I’ve been working on my album “I’ve worked in the studio before, the nation are truly immeasurable. said that “The Turning Cradle: The since the ‘Idol’ tour and I just finished but going to that next level with such “Hindi matutumbasan ang Untold Story of Alfredo Lim” will focus it up,” Sanchez said. high producers? It was crazy ... kasiyahan na binigay ni Dolphy sa tao. on the softer side of the subject. The She would not reveal the title of working with Ne-Yo. Everything was At bilang tao, siya ‘yung tipong hindi actor, who is also directing the flick, nag-a-advertise kapag may purposely minimized the action her first single, however, which is set such a blur and I was just a fangirl ginagawang kabutihan. Kahanga- scenes though Lim’s life, being a for release in February. She said that the whole time,” shared Sanchez. hanga talaga,” Lim explained, adding former police officer, was full of the album took this long to make The 17-year old describes her that he already has a sculptor in mind derring-do. because she “wanted to make it album as “soulful but more dancey.” for the job. “Mayor Lim bilang tao ang perfect for the fans.” Morey described Jessica’s album as Recall that last month, Lim paid makikita ng moviegoers dito. Dito, Jason Morey, executive vice upbeat with an R&B edge but still lasting tribute to another showbiz makikita niyo na marunong din pala president and worldwide head of quite radio-friendly. luminary, the late Fernando Poe, Jr., siyang umiyak; na every night pala music for 19 Entertainment, the It goes without saying that there whose monument now stands at the dito sa Hospicio ay umiiyak siya,” said company that produces the “Idol” are ballads in the bag since Sanchez corner of Roxas Boulevard and Kalye the actor. franchise, also told MTV News that made her name on ”Idol” with Arquiza. The mayor envisions lining up Asked if such an ambitious project they want to take time “developing” passionate covers of such. a portion of Roxas Boulevard with would cost as much as 50, 70 million Sanchez. Meanwhile, fans can also look statues of former Philippine pesos to make, Montano just let out a “We wanted to develop her into forward to Sanchez’s appearance in Presidents, where monuments to laugh, before pointing out what could an artist with longevity, and wanted an upcoming four-episode arc on Ramon Magsaysay, Manuel Roxas, be an answer: “This is a period film her to put out a product that truly “Glee.” The singer said she doesn’t and Corazon Aquino are already in with present time in the ‘60s and showcased her as the artist she know yet the character she will play place. flashbacks in the ‘40s. At colored ang wants to be and we wanted to take but that creator Ryan Murphy, Lim has always been about film.” the time to make it perfect,” he said, himself, invited her to join the show. honoring heroes, especially in the Montano reported that “The adding, “She is truly a world class She’s been taking acting classes movies. He frowns on glorifying Turning Cradle: The Untold Story of singer and we wanted to put her with since, calling the chance to work people who may have led exciting Alfredo Lim” is halfway done and that lives that could play out well onscreen, they aim to complete it by Jan. 31 in the biggest producers and writers in with Murphy a huge honor. but are actually “hoodlums,” time for its Feb. 27 playdate. the business ... Filipino fans of the singer have “gangsters.” Montano’s leading lady in the film “She literally blew everyone one more exciting thing ahead and “Ang dapat isapelikula ay mga is now Melissa Ricks instead of Denise away in the studio with her talent and soon: Sanchez’ first-ever headlining bayani ng bayan. Masama ba ang Laurel as previously reported. The as she began working, more gig in the country on Valentine’s sinasabi ko?” he quipped. best friend of Lim will be played by opportunities arose for her to work Day! a Before Lim arrived at Hospicio de Gardo Versoza and no longer Aga with different people.” San Jose, actor Cesar Montano was Muhlach. a

www.filipinostar.org January 2013 The North American Filipino Star 17 Zsa Zsa finds solace in Tulfo's raps vs Claudine Dolphy’s clothes dismissed; Raymart indicted come home from work to find Dolphy The Office of the City Prosecutor of the alleged utterances should be heard Pasay City has dismissed charges of by third person to make the remarks waiting for her. “I was drama- attempted homicide, grave coercion defamatory." The decision said Tulfo tweeting just recently,” she said. “I and oral defamation filed by journalist "failed to submit evidence to prove that posted, ‘To come home to you would Mon Tulfo against actress Claudine remarks were made and heard." have been (sic) the best part of any Barretto. The prosecutor's office day. I miss you.’” In a resolution penned by Teresita recommended that only Barretto's She continued: “We were B. Punzuelo, the prosecutors’ office husband, actor Raymart Santiago, be together for 23 years. Whatever said the complaints were dismissed for indicted for physical injuries and grave condition he was in, I always knew lack of probable cause. coercion, and their companion he would be there. When you lose The resolution said Barretto could Eduardo Atilano be charged for that, it’s hard.” not be charged for grave coercion inflicting injuries against Tulfo. since she "did not participate in any Meanwhile, Santiago and Barretto Dolphy and Zsa Zsa were together for 23 way in hitting or inflicting injury against welcomed the court decision. In an years. Tulfo" during their much-publicized statement, the couple's legal counsel Six months after the passing of brawl at the Ninoy Aquino International said Barretto and Santiago are Comedy King Dolphy, her longtime Airport last May. "humbled and thankful for this decision partner, Zsa Zsa Padilla, is still in The resolution noted that "it was for it shows that indeed the court in mourning. only after she was physically hurt that dispensing justice is insulated from “It really takes a while—it’s a she reacted, in a way to defend her public opinion and considers not person." quantity but the quality of evidence long process,” she said. “That’s the The attempted homicide complaint submitted by the parties." way it is.” was also dropped since the court was When loneliness creeps in— not convinced that there was an below: images of the tussle captured on usually after a grueling day at work— attempt to kill Tulfo. May 6, 2012 Zsa Zsa finds solace in her late For the case of oral defamation, partner’s clothes. She would take the court noted that "it is important that Dolphy’s favorite black shirt and wrap its sleeves around her body. “Lovey ko! I don’t cry. It’s as if Dolphy and I are hugging [each other]!” Zsa Zsa told a few select reporters during a recent visit to the set of her coming ABS-CBN action- fantasy series “Juan de la Cruz.” On the day of the interview, Zsa Zsa turned up in a red checkered, long-sleeved shirt that she had given Dolphy. “He loved wearing this with short pants,” she pointed out, Zsa Zsa turned up at the press con fussing with the shirt that was a wearing this old shirt that belonged to skosh too big on her. her “lovey.” Despite the longing she was ‘Coffee moments’ apparently feeling, Zsa Zsa tried to make the conversation light-hearted Every so often, the singer- and fun. Asked about Valentine’s actress said, she would sit in a Day, she said, laughing: “I miss corner or by the window at home preparing the gifts every year. But and have her “coffee moments” with yes, malaki na natitipid ko sa Dolphy. “I tell him about my fears. I birthday niya at Christmas (I already ask him for help and guidance in saved a lot on his birthday and raising the kids. I tell him about Christmas)!” work.” More than anything, Zsa Zsa continued on page 18 misses the times when she would

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www.filipinostar.org 18 The North American Filipino Star January 2013 Showbiz Gossip Continued from p.17 Bianca’s gift of love not for TV icon Pepe Pimentel dies everyone people around me—love, friendship, was Cecilia who found the TV host lying even monetary blessings.” on his back on the bathroom floor with blood on his head and no more pulse She went on: “As a daughter, I’m after deciding to check on him 30 not the type to self-praise, but my dad minutes after he went inside. kept saying I’m his hero. To my mom, Unfortunately, no action was I’m the biggest blessing.” immediately taken as Pimentel’s The 27-year-old actress companions “had no idea what to do shouldered most of the expenses for and had to seek the help of the her Canadian father’s recent quadruple neighbors,” according to the same ABS- bypass operation. She also took care CBNNews.com report. of him when he suffered an aneurysm Pepe Pimentel Pimentel is believed to have slipped in 2011, as well as the recent treatment after suffering a heart attack, causing of “something like skin cancer.” Bianca Pepe Pimentel, host of the long- BIANCA King broke up recently with him to hit his head. Authorities, on the recently flew to Canada to join her running game show “Kwarta o Kahon,” Dennis Trillo other hand, have already dismissed the was pronounced dead just before noon family. possibility of a foul play, as reported by To me, love is a gift,” said actress on Thursday after being found While she’s a relatively good girl, DZMM. Bianca King, who recently broke up unconscious inside the bathroom of his Bianca said she also has a naughty Apparently, Pimentel wasn’t feeling with boyfriend Dennis Trillo. home in Brgy. Laging Handa, Quezon streak. “I’m the type of girl who likes to well prior and had already planned to Bianca, however, clarified she was City. have fun. I’m not a kill-joy. I’m game for see his doctor, his nephew, Ramon said. willing to give love only to people who ABC-CBNNews.com, citing anything.” He also divulged his uncle’s wish to have want her to be with them. barangay official Carlos Reyes, reported She recalled accepting a “very his remains cremated immediately after “My heart beats only for those who that Pimentel “was found unconscious random” invitation from “Sosy his death. are grateful for my existence,” she inside his house’s bathroom past 10 Problems” costar Solenn Heussaff to Pimentel’s ashes reportedly will be stressed in an exclusive interview with a.m.” and was eventually confirmed see Paris. “That was naughty. We were brought this evening to the the Inquirer. “If you see that they give dead at 11:20 a.m. by PO1 Rodante supposed to be shooting the film but Pinaglabanan Church in San Juan. you love, like the fans for example, you Balmeo of the Quezon City Police District we had a couple of days blocked Aside from “Kwarta o Kahon,” which want to give back.” Station 10. off…to go to Paris.” ran for 38 years, Pimentel is also best Asked how she was holding up Reportedly living with Pimentel in his Bianca, who appears regularly in remembered for co-hosting the defunct after her failed one-year relationship home were his wife Cecilia, grandson the GMA 7 Sunday variety show “Party hit show “Student Canteen.” More with the Dennis, Bianca didn’t mince James, and a number of house helpers. Pilipinas,” said the naughtiest thing she recently, he had served as barangay words: “I’m doing just fine.” In a separate story on has done so far was “to enter show captain of Brgy. Laging Handa. a Dennis first admitted to “laying DZMM.com.ph, James detailed that it business” because she was forced to low” from their relationship last drop out of school for two years . December. He confessed to not seeing “My mom kept asking me to go Nora Aunor reveals plans, Bianca for three weeks. back to school until she got tired of it,” Despite the breakup, Bianca said she recalled. “I surprised her one day she has maintained a positive outlook. projects for 2013 when I said, ‘Mom, I’m enrolled ito and to be working again with Joel “I’ve been a better person in 2012 than again.’” a Lamangan. Marami akong gustong I was in my entire life,” she declared. “I gawin sa taon na ito at sana magawa tried to share what I could with the ko lahat,” the superstar intimated. And most importantly, she said ‘Zsa Zsa’, continued from page 17 between taking the form of a human she wants to recover her voice. and a vampire-like, man-eating “Gusto ko nang makakanta ulit alam She added: “I’m celebrating aswang. “I’m doing some action niyo naman na ito ang greatest love Valentine’s Day with Kris Aquino. scenes here,” she said. and passion ko, nakilala ako dahil sa We’re going to the beach.” The biggest challenge for her, boses ko, naging Nora Aunor ako Meanwhile, five months after however, is not what goes on in front dahil sa boses ko at ito ang undergoing laparoscopy to take out of the camera, but the preparations pinanghanapbuhay ko ng matagal na a tumor in her kidney (which turned for the shoot. “Our special make-up panahon...” out to be benign), Zsa Zsa is getting takes one-and-half to two hours to She has been receiving offers to back to the grind. apply. You have to be really patient,” do concerts again and there’s nothing Prior to “Juan,” the singer- she said. Nora Aunor she would like more to do than mount actress’ last television series was Zsa Zsa recalled: “Sometimes, the concert stage once again, Ms. we’re already in full makeup, but the Her indie film “Sa Sinapupunan “Budoy,” which ended in March last Aunor stressed. She is really looking shoot will be packed up because it (Thy Womb)” may not have been a big year. forward to this opportunity to share She turned up at the press con wouldn’t stop raining or we didn’t earner at the recent Metro Manila Film her voice again to her fans and wearing this old shirt that belonged have enough time. That happened Festival (although it got her the Best supporters. to her “lovey.” about three times already.” Actress trophy) but Ms. Nora Aunor, Ms. Aunor is currently working on “I was nervous on my first day of dubbed the country’s one and only her second TV series for TV5, “Never taping ‘Juan.’ I was scared and Bonding time superstar, remains unfazed and in fact Say Goodbye,” which teams her up is looking forward for a more bountiful worried that I might get too tired and with action star-director Cesar But if there’s anything good about 2013 what with the many projects she wouldn’t recover. But so far, Montano, Gardo Verzosa and some all that waiting on set, she said it’s the has at hand. everything’s going great,” she said. young Kapatid stars led by "Artista bonding among the cast whose In a recent interview, Ms. Aunor “I’ve started a workout regimen to Academy" winners Vin Abrenica and members include Coco Martin, Erich said she is raring to do another indie improve my stamina.” Sophie Albert, and after finishing her Gonzales, Ahron Villaflor and Albert film and in fact she has already meet scenes Ms Aunor will fly to Boston for with the director, the multi-awarded Martinez. her much delayed vocal cords Eating healthy “We share music with one Joel Lamangan, for her next indie operation. She said her doctor is the movie, “The Edith Burgos Story.” If another. We talk about it and sing. We same doctor who treated international She has been doing Pilates, Zsa talk about movies,” she related. “So in both Lamangan and Aunor are super star Julie Andrews. Zsa said, and eating fruits and lots of excited about this project, it’s because a way, we get to improve our social Ms. Aunor also revealed her fresh food to get back into shape. skills.” Lamangan is an avid Noranian since intention to direct a movie herself and “Being healthy takes a lot of he was young, and for Nora because Zsa Zsa said she was grateful to if ever, it will be for her own movie discipline. I plan to go back to the like the director’s recent films, it’s be doing a daily soap. “It helps me company, NV (Nora Villamayor) gym in February,” she said. another advocacy film. Edith Burgos is take my mind off all the sad things,” Productions which she plans to revive In “Juan,” Zsa Zsa is one of the she said. “Being home alone can be the mother who is still grieving over very soon. During her prime, NV lead villains. She plays Laura, a quite lonely.” a the disappearance of his activist son. Productions churned out a number of “Excited talaga ako sa project na shape-shifter, who alternates movies. a www.filipinostar.org January 2013 The North American Filipino Star 19 'Wowowillie': of the people, by the people, for the people the noontime show, "Wowowillie," that he said. their legacy. is set to air on Saturday on TV5. "Tulad ni Jay (Montelibano, Wil "Ito na 'yung product ng years of According to him, the driving force Productions business head), hindi ako working together namin to come up behind it is the need to protect and iniwan niyan, 'yung mga dancers, with the best entertainment para sa nurture the people who helped him 'yung sa likod ng camera, hindi ko na mga tao. Ito na 'yung sa tingin ko get to where he is today. isa-isahin 'yan... pero malaki utang na pinaka in terms of concept, in terms of "Ano pa nga ba ang hihilingin ko? loob ko sa mga 'yan. Sila 'yung laki. 'Di biro ang ginastos namin dito Sobra sobra na pong blessings ang dahilan kung bakit tayo patuloy na para lang siguradong maibigay namin natanggap ko. Hindi naman po natin nagpupursige. Siyempre may mga talaga ang nararapat para sa mga madadala 'yan sa kabila. Ang sa akin pamilya din 'yan eh kung mag-retiro tumatangkilik sa amin," he said. na lang ay i-share ang blessings na ito tayo, pa'no na lang sila? Revillame went on to relate that sa mga nagmamahal sa akin at Gusto ko sila ilagay sa ayos din." they actually created a thousand- minamahal ko din," he shared with And then there are the fans. seater state-of-the-art studio in members of the media during a recent "Sa totoo lang, hindi mo talaga Quezon City specifically for the show. gathering at Wil's Event Place on Jan maisip tumigil [sa pagtrabaho] lalo na "Ang sabi ko kasi 'pag tinipid mo 23. kapag nakikita mong patuloy na ang audience, titipirin ka rin niyan," he The closest to this multi- umaasa sa iyo ng kahit kaunting explained. "So ito, tinodo na namin." millionaire's heart are the people who kaligayahan ang taumbayan," said the Asked if he is afraid that his move surround him: his ever-loyal staff. 52-year-old former musician who was to the noontime slot will once again "Eh sino nga ba ako kung hindi rin also a perennial sidekick to big action allow for the renewal of his rivalry with dahil sa kanila? Uulitin ko, wala ako stars of the ‘90s. "Eat Bulaga," he insisted, "Wala. Sa ngayon dito kung hindi din dahil sa "Nakakasama ko eh, nakikita ko, akin, hindi ako tumitingin na sa ratings Willie Revillame grupo ko, sa staff ko. The best sila nakakausap ko... nararamdaman ko eh. Ako ang focus eh, ang talaga. sa buong mundo. Puwede ko sila," he related. makapagbigay kasiyahan sa mga Feeling truly blessed, Willie nga sila ikumpara sa staff ni Oprah sa According to Revillame, this is tao.” Revillame admits he has nothing more galing. Saludo ako sa loyalty nila, very much the impetus behind The comebacking noontime show to ask for. He maintains that he could Kaya ako aaminin ko, patuloy tayo sa "Wowowillie," which he describes as a host also pointed out, “Ganun din actually stop working and still live a pagtrabaho para sa kanila para heartfelt effort centered simply on naman sila eh. Actually nanunuod din very comfortable life. patuloy ko ding maibalik ang cementing a stronger bond with the naman ako ng 'Eat Bulaga.' So, hindi That said, he will nevertheless go pagmamahal na ibinigay nila sa akin," people as a means to establishing ko iniisip 'yun [rivalry] sa ngayon." a on with the launch of his newest baby, The curious case of Kimpoy Feliciano the Inquirer. “My fans told me that the perfectly serves its purpose, which is things I post are nakakakilig. Maybe to delight giddy tween fans. it’s also the way I talk or tweet my Kimpoy doesn’t see the album as thoughts.” a stepping stone to an acting career or anything bigger. He just wants to Peace envoy make his fans happy, he said. “I want to Even Malacañang took notice, reciprocate their love.” tapping him as a peace ambassador Is he ready to face the bile of New Zealand-based social media for social media in the “I Am for detractors scoffing at the idea of sensation Kimpoy Feliciano’s online Peace” campaign last year. another non-singer releasing an fame is a curious case, one for the Currently, Kimpoy has more than album? books. 450,000 followers on Twitter, 100,000 “Bashers have been a part of my He’s not incredibly good-looking, on Tumblr, 96,000 on Facebook and online life. I can’t blame them since I’m and nor does he sing exceptionally 47,000 on Instagram—very impressive really not the best singer out there. But well, but somehow, with all the cutesy for someone who’s not a celebrity or in like I’ve said earlier, I’m just following stuff he posts online—pick-up lines, mainstream media. Well, not for long. my dreams,” he said. love advice, daily musings, photos The 19-year-old Internet Charice says her heart is in a good He continued: “What’s important and videos—Kimpoy has charmed personality utilized the social media as place these days is that the positive comments a bridge to cross over to the outweigh the negative ones. Also, hundreds of thousands of followers in Mamahalin” and “Alipin.” Included in cyberspace, most of them starry-eyed mainstream market. Kimpoy has been criticisms keep me grounded.” doing the rounds and making the package is a DVD of music videos Is Kimpoy fearful that he will lose prepubescent Filipino girls living of all six songs. thousands of miles away. appearances on local TV shows, his Internet fame once he grows old, capitalizing on his huge online “It just happened. There was an and doing the things he does now are His popularity on the Internet is opportunity, so why not take it? This is something that Kimpoy himself can’t presence by releasing “Kimpoy no longer cute? “They’ll grow old with Feliciano,” his self-titled debut album a gift to my fans,” he said. me; I hope they stick with me,” he explain. He was doing it for fun; He’s not a trained singer by any on Universal Records. said. “I hope they won’t leave me.” a amassing throngs of fans didn’t cross means, but Kimpoy does have a pretty his mind. Debut album decent singing voice and can “I connect with all my followers. definitely carry a tune. And while the I’m just a normal person following my More Showbiz Gossip on p..22 The record has six tracks: “Right record isn’t going to break into Rolling dreams. Perhaps they admire that and Stone magazine’s 500 Greatest Album see me as a role model,” Kimpoy told Next to Me,” “I’ll Be Your Hero,” “Ngiti,” “Ikaw Lang,” “Una at Huling of All Time list any time soon, it

www.filipinostar.org 20 The North American Filipino Star January 2013 A tribute to a friend, Nestor Ambas OBITUARY and Sunday, January 26 and 27, 2013 had something in common. We were by W. G. Quiambao from 2:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Résidences both in the media. I was starting to I remember when James and Funéraires Collins Clarke MacGillivray work as a freelance writer at the Rose de la Paz, Budz Sarmiiento and I White on 5610 Sherbrooke West near Gazette while he was hosting TV Pinoy. visited Nestor Ambas at the Jewish Marcil in NDG, Telephone 514-342- Funny because we used to talk about General Hospital in December 2012. 5310 ext 2282. A funeral mass will be the media people - Eddie Mercado, Haggard face, unshaven moustache held on Monday, January 28, 2013 at Cesar Nucum, Eddie Ilarde, Ben and long unkempt hair - he wasn't the 11:00 A.M. at St. Kevin’s Church, 5600 Aniceto, Teodoro Valencia - in the same Nestor I knew. Cote des Neiges Road, Montreal. Philippines in the 60s and 70s.. And he Jun Corpuz as he was knew a lot of people in the business. I popularly known was a former director recall when he asked me to do a food of FAMAS. He will be greatly missed by review of a Chinese restaurant on many people, specially those with Sherbrooke street and a campaign whom he used to spend most of his flyer of a Greek restaurant owner who Ricardo Jun Corpuz time. ran for councillor in NDG. 1941-2013 He is survived by his wife, Betty In a way, apart from James, Ricardo Jun Corpuz passed Corpuz, his son, Robert, daughter-in- Nestor was instrumental why the away at age 71 on January 21, 2013, at law Rhoda,, grandson, R.J., mother-in- mortgage of FAMAS center was paid in 12:15 a.m., with his wife Betty at his law Rosalia Cerin, sister Winnie and full. James, who was the president of side, at St. Mary’s Hospital on brother Mario, and nephew PJ. FAMAS then, wanted to pay the Lacombe Avenue in Montreal. mortgage to avoid the exorbitant Visitation will be on Saturday interest. He asked Nestor to televise the meeting. attended by many FAMAS James, with the assistance of level of the system from 51 per cent to former presidents and community Budz, trimmed his moustache and cut From Page 11 Federal Government 60 per cent for water systems and leaders . Those who didn't agree with his hair. After the makeover, Budz took from 42 per cent to 54 per cent for James' proposal were asked to raise Health Canada will support First Nations a picture of Nestor. I got from Budz wastewater systems; their hands. Nobody did to avoid being by investing $27.4 million each year to the "then and after' picture and showed • introduced the Safe Drinking accused of not pro community in front build capacity, enhance drinking water it to Nestor, telling him, "`Nes, Water for First Nations Act after of the television. It was after the quality monitoring, maintain a national whenever we meet, I`ll show you this extensive outreach and engagement, meeting that those who did not agree wastewater program, increase public picture to remind you not to go back to which, if passed, will ensure that First with James voiced their complaint. But awareness and review project your "òld habit." He just smiled. And Nations have the same health and there was nothing they could do. The proposals from a public health although he didn't say a word, I saw in safety protection for drinking water in mortgage was paid in full, a decision perspective. his eyes that he appreciated our visit. It their communities as other Canadians; that many of his political opponents meant a lot to him. • strengthened the annual appreciated later. The Economic Action Plan 2012 That was the last time I saw inspection process to improve For a few years, Nestor investment builds on the and spoke to Nestor because when I consistency across the country and to entertained the community with his approximately $197.5 million the called him a couple of days later to visit ensure First Nations and AANDC have program. It showed events in the Harper Government invests annually him again. I was told that he already accurate information to support sound community and in the Philippines. One for water and wastewater programs in left the hospital. No one knew his decision-making regarding water and reason why many viewers watched the First Nation communities. address. wastewater system investments; program was because of his voice - big • confirmed planning for 286 He died at the Jewish General Progress Since the 2009-2011 and deep. infrastructure projects in 2012-2013, Hospital on January 18. National Assessment of First Nations Now, that voice is gone. He’ll supported by the Economic Action The first time I met Nestor was Water and Wastewater Systems be missed by his friends. Plan 2012 funding and other in 1996 at the Oriental Doo, a karaoke As mentioned above, the ******* departmental resources; bar where many Filipinos hang around. Government of Canada responded to • enhanced access to water We hit it off immediately because we the release of the 2009-2011 National monitoring programs. All First Nation Assessment report with a commitment communities now have access to that on-reserve water and wastewater trained personnel to monitor drinking issues would be addressed on a water quality; priority basis. The following three key • increased the number of public areas were identified for action: water systems that meet the infrastructure investments; enhanced recommended weekly monitoring for Study on aging among Filipino seniors: capacity building and operator bacteriological parameters by more training; and, enforceable standards Participants needed than 60 per cent since 2006; and protocols. The study examines the aging experiences of Filipino seniors aged 65 years and • increased the number of public Since then, the Government older. Interested participants will be interviewed on their experiences of aging, water systems that meet the of Canada has continued to meet its immigration, and care in Canada. Each interview will last approximately one to recommended annual monitoring for commitment and has made progress two hours. Participants will be given a $25 gift certificate (e.g. Pharmaprix, Tim chemical parameters by over 25 per Hortons) as compensation. in each of these areas: cent since 2006; This study is also looking for Filipino adult children taking care of their older • increased the percentage of parent(s) (aged 65+). In this context, adult children will be interviewed on their systems with operators certified to the perceptions of aging based on their caretaking experiences. A $25 gift certificate will also be given as compensation.

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Just $16. spend $15-25, you can easily explore that's both delicious and intellectually Some of the best reds from some of the most renowned whites from captivating. Spain, Portugal, Italy, and even France South Africa, France, Italy, Austria, and One could compare it to the can be found at similar prices. Germany. difference between Olive Garden and On New Year's Eve, I enjoyed Early January is the perfect time the local Italian joint. The former is two sparkling wines from France -- a to reflect on the previous year and make predictably adequate, offering heaping Cremant d'Alsace from Joseph Pfister resolutions for the new one. For those of piles of salad, breadsticks, and focus- and a Cremant du Jura from Hubert us who take wine seriously -- or at least group-tested entrees. The latter is hit-or- Clavelin -- that wowed my friends. Both want to -- it's smart to include wine in our miss, but investigating such restaurants bottles were purchased for just $15 per New Year's resolutions. The world of is always exciting. And exploration -- bottle. Sparkling wines from Alsace and wine offers endless possibilities. So in with food, wine, and so much else -- is the Jura have long offered exceptional 2013, make sure to explore those the only way to discover value. possibilities -- and drink better! underappreciated gems. With whites, the options are David White, a wine writer, is the Drink Better in 2013 A few years ago, I interviewed similarly expansive. In recent months, founder and editor of Terroirist.com. His By David White David Denton, a well-known wine I've become obsessed with a Kerner, an columns are housed at Palate Press: The educator and sommelier in Washington, extremely aromatic variety that was bred Online Wine Magazine Ask a wine enthusiast to name DC. 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While it's possible to find wines that So a wine enthusiast's "value" inspire and pique curiosity for $10, it's wine is a regular wine consumer's much, much easier if you're willing to "splurge" wine. spend a bit more. In 2013, resolve to splurge more Once you're at the $15 to $25 often. Even if this means drinking less price point, the number of options is wine to keep your budget balanced, virtually endless. Sure, even at $25, it's your palate will thank you. nearly impossible to find Champagne, This isn't to say that wines Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, or costing less than, say, $10 per bottle are high-quality Pinot Noir. But if you're inevitably bad. There are plenty of willing to drink bravely -- to explore the satisfactory options at that price point. unfamiliar by trying unusual grapes from The shelves at stores like Trader Joe's unusual regions -- you can sample some are full of such wines. But spending so of the greatest wines in the world. 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Among the more serious cases involving celebrities is the murder case filed against model Althea Altamirano and her boyfriend, Fernando Quiambao Jr., who were both tagged as masterminds in the killing of model and part-time ABS- CBN talent Julie Ann Rodelas. Rodelas was shot dead and pushed from a sport utility vehicle in Cubao on Nov. 6, hours after she was abducted while she was with Altamirano near the World Trade Center in Pasay City. After her arrest on Nov. 11, Altamirano admitted that she agreed to her boyfriend’s plan to teach Rodelas “a lesson” for spreading rumors about her. She insisted, however, that she did not expect that Rodelas will be killed. During their arraignment on Nov. 19, the couple refused to enter a plea, Clockwise, from top left: Actress Nadia Montenegro is still in a legal wrangle with talent manager Annabelle Rama; columnist prompting Judge Caridad Walse- Ramon Tulfo gestures during an interview shortly after his brawl with celebrity couple Raymart Santiago and Claudine Lutero of the Regional Trial Court Barretto; couple Reynold and Anna Liza Marzan plead not guilty to charges they abused their former maid, Bonita Baran. (RTC) Branch 223 to enter a “not allegations, noting that she only had a Massacre” as the one who beheaded guilty” plea for them. single post that was addressed to Brig. Gen. Eduardo Batalla. Aside from cases involving Another suspect, Jaymar Montenegro. Alih claimed that he did not kill celebrities, the media also followed Waradji, entered a not guilty plea on In relation to the case, the talent Batalla, citing the latter’s death cases this year that turned those who the murder charges filed against him. manager filed unjust vexation certificate, which showed that the were involved into personalities He admitted his participation in the charges against the actress. The case general died of heart attack. themselves. abduction of Rodelas but insisted that was raffled to the Metropolitan Trial In their joint counter-affidavit, In July, housemaid Bonita Baran he has nothing to do with her murder. Court (MTC) Branch 42. Both cases Caparas and Villa said that Alih only – who was partially blind, with her He expressed his willingness to are currently under judicial dispute has himself to blame for his infamy. face still swollen from supposed become a state witness. resolution. They said that Alih’s notoriety was beatings – shocked the nation as she Nation ( Article MRec ), pagematch: Also in June, actress Amalia well-known to the public regardless of recounted the maltreatment that she 1, sectionmatch: 1 Fuentes filed 11 counts of libel the movie. suffered under the hands of her The court is currently hearing a against Rama over her alleged Tulfos vs Claudine, Raymart former employers. petition to quash the case, filed by the libelous Twitter posts. In August, Baran formally filed camp of Quiambao, who said his Unlike the case of Montenegro, On May 6, celebrity couple charges against couple Reynold and arrest was unlawful as he was taken however, assistant city prosecutor Raymart Santiago and Claudine Anna Liza Marzan, who later into custody without a warrant. John Patrick Corpuz dismissed the Barretto figured in an altercation with surrendered to the National Bureau of The prosecution has since filed its libel charges, noting that there is no columnist Ramon Tulfo at the Ninoy Investigation. comment, asking Walse-Lutero to such thing as Internet libel under the Aquino International Airport Terminal During the trial on serious illegal dismiss the petition on the grounds Revised Penal Code. 3. detention charges, Baran narrated that Quiambao was arrested during a The city prosecutor’s office And while the cases that how Anna Liza detained, abused, “hot pursuit” operation. also dismissed a libel case filed by stemmed from the incident were filed maltreated, and threatened to kill her showbiz writer Jobert Sucaldito before the Pasay RTC, separate several times when she was the Libel cases against comedian John Lapus over cases were also filed in Quezon City family’s housemaid from 2007 to the latter’s alleged derogatory against Tulfo’s brothers Erwin, Raffy, 2012. Baran also implicated Reynold, Most of the cases involving statements uttered in the now-defunct and Ben over their alleged saying he just tolerated the actions of celebrities at the city’s hall of justice GMA-7 program “Showbiz Central.” threatening statements aired on their his wife. were libel cases that they filed or were In the resolution, assistant city TV5 program “T3” on May 7. In his resolution of the bail filed against them. prosecutor Leonardo Raul Gonzales On May 24, judge Bayani Vargas petition of the Marzan couple this On June 4, Judge Eleuterio dismissed the case for lack of issued a temporary protection order December, Judge Germano Bathan issued a warrant of arrest probable cause, noting that Lapus that prohibited the Tulfos from getting Francisco Legaspi allowed Reynold against talent manager Annabelle was merely appealing to Sucaldito to within 500 meters of the Santiago to post a bail of P150, 000 in Rama for failing to attend the court “stop writing what he felt were couple. exchange for his temporary liberty. hearings involving 14 counts of libel untruthful articles about him.” In relation to the alleged Legaspi noted that the filed by actress Nadia Montenegro Meanwhile, still pending before threatening statements, assistant city prosecution failed to show evidence over the alleged libelous remarks that the City Prosecutor’s Office is a libel prosecutor Rowena Balagtas that the couple conspired to detain Rama posted on her Twitter account. case filed by detained former recommended on Nov. 23 the filing of their former housemaid. He denied, Montenegro claimed that she was policeman Rizal Alih against movie two counts of grave threats against however, the motion of Anna Liza, the one that the talent manager called director Carlo Caparas and his wife, Erwin and Raffy and one count noting that the defense failed to “piggy” on Twitter. She also said Donna Villa. against Ben for uttering threats that discredit the testimony of Baran. Rama alleged that she had an affair In his complaint, Alih said his “alluded the infliction of physical The court has yet to resolve the with another man and is unable to reputation was damaged when he harm upon complainant spouses.” partial motion for reconsideration filed pay her bills. was portrayed in Caparas’ 1989 film by Baran’s camp. a Rama, however, denied the “Arrest Patrolman Alih – Zamboanga Bonita Baran www.filipinostar.org January 2013 The North American Filipino Star 23

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