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SEPTEMBER 2019 VOL. 9, NO. 07 TORONTO, CANADA Autumn is About Transitions

By Mon Torralba Autumn is that time of the year when we adapt our- We are on the heels of Au- selves to the drops in tem- tumn, also known as Fall in perature. Weather wise, it North American English. is cool yet comfortable. Having lived in Canada, most of us are accustomed Sweaters and boots make a to seasonal changes. reappearance as we shelve beachwear and swimwear Autumn is the cool season, such as monokinis, bikinis right in between summer’s and trikinis. We go out in sizzling heat and the bitter fashion with those cute and cold winter. It also relieves cozy things to wear. The big us from the humidity of the sweaters cuddle you and previous couple of months. the fuzziest socks keeps you warm. Leather jackets, There are many reasons bonnets and scarves make a why it is considered the comeback. best season for a lot of Ca- with-omraam.com nadians. Even our gastronomic p [preferences change as the With the change in season, TO see the green leaves brown. Referred to as “fall lovers take leisure drives cool weather sets in. Soup comes a lot of transitions. morph to shades of red, yel- colours”, the view is cer- just to watch the beautiful We are visually delighted low, orange and light tainly picturesque . Nature colours in sight. (Continued on page4 )

News in Toronto First-time #SheTheNorth Feel Good! Hombuyers can save

$286 monthly on is Bianca Andreescu Toronto in mortgage payment Top 10 Safest & Page 3 Most Liveable Cities on Earth News in Canada Canadian Economy Gained 81,100 Jobs in August Page 3

Tourism 11 Must See Island Bianca Andreescu holding the priceless Open Women’s When in the Championship silver cup she won in New York. On Sept 7, 2019, 19-year- During the on-court trophy old Bianca Andreescu from presentation, being the Page 11 Mississauga won the U.S. nice Canadian she is, An- Open women’s champion- dreescu apologized to the ship, defeating 23-time crowd for beating Wil- Religious grand slam champion Sere- liams. “I know you guys na Williams in straight sets wanted Serena to win, so PHOTO BY: Maria Aurora Mendoza Duterte Declares 6-3, 7-5, to become the first I’m so sorry.” September 8 as The Economist Intelligence time running. Singapore Canadian – male or female National Holiday Soon after, Andreescu got a Unit's 2019 Safe Cities In- and Osaka maintained their – to win a Grand Slam tour- message from multi- dex (SCI) has ranked 60 respective footholds in sec- nament Page 16 awarded tennis champ, Bil- destinations across the ond and third place The victory has made her lie Jean King, who talked world in terms of their digi- an international star, ap- more about her maturity tal security, health security, Asia-Pacific cities dominat- ABS CBN’s Gina Lopez pearing on U.S. television and kindness. infrastructure and personal ed the top 10, with Sydney, shows as a Canadian repre- safety. Seoul, and Melbourne Everything Begins sentative. After her histor- “At just 19 years old, bringing the region’s total with the Love for the @Bandreescu_ shows a lev- Tokyo, the most populated to six spots. Toronto is ic win, celebrities like Steve Child Nash, Drake,and Justin Tru- el of maturity well beyond metropolis on earth, took sixth in the list. At No. 7 is her years. This is how deau, to name a few, mes- the No. 1 spot for the third (Continued on page4 ) Page 19 saged congratulatory notes. (Continued on page2 ) Page 2 SEPTEMBER 2019 Making WAV ES #SheTheNorth is dorsements and future spon- Diversity and youth were Bianca Andreescu sorship deals. defined themes of the rally. The same day she won,, the "She’s an inspiration to all (Continued from page1 ) iconic Toronto sign at Nathan Canadians old and young," Philips Square was lit up in Trudeau said. "But to be hon- women should treat each gold to celebrate Andreescu’s est, especially an inspiration other. Her empathy and historic win in the US Open. to young Canadians because support for Serena were she showed that young peo- admirable. Competitors and The accolades from a U.S. ple can do anything." women supporting women! Open victory continue to #RC19” pour in for Bianca Andreescu. Andreescu represents the youth, the immigrant, the On Sunday, Sept 15, an esti- L-R Hazel McCallion, Miss.Mayor Bonnie Crombie, Bianca An- With her win, Bianca gets her dreescu, PM Justin Trudeau and Toronto Mayor John Tory Canadian girl next door. She first Slam silver hardware mated 10,000 people gath- personifies the -modest, po- ered at Celebration Square in and received a $3.8-million The event was attended by was presented a key to the lite, apologetic, and effort- Mississauga, Ont. Canadian (U.S.) cheque. She rose to Prime Minister Justin Tru- city by Mississauga mayor lessly beautiful Canadian. tennis star Bianca Andreescu number 5 in the world the deau. Bonnie Crombie, who also Bianca Andreescu’s recent was honoured in an event women’s tennis rankings. unveiled an ‘Andreescu Way’ historic achievement has lit dubbed as ,‘She The North’ In addition, other notable street sign. The permanent up the typical Canadian val- rally, to celebrate her U.S. There’s no doubt she will guests included Toronto location of the street has yet ues and personality, an ideal Open singles title. get quite a number of en- Mayor John Tory, Mississau- to be determined. image for the Canadians. ga Mayor Bonnie Crombie, and former mayor Hazel "Your graceful and most Politeness and humility are McCallion. modest approach to embrac- two distinguishing features ing your success has embod- of a Canadian which Bianca City of Toronto Mayor John ied both Mississauga, Ontario naturally demonstrated to Tory proclaimed Monday, and Canada," Crombie said. the worldwide audience. September 16, as Bianca An- "And your family is like so She no longer is just the Ca- dreescu Day as a form of con- many others in Mississauga, a nadian girl next door; she gratulating the 19-year-old true immigrant success sto- naturally became the world Canadian for her first major ry." victory. ambassador of all Canadians. "I’m a proud Canadian and Really, who would apologize "It’s one thing to win a major proud to represent this coun- to the opponent’s fans for sports championship, this try all around the world and beating the player they were may be the single biggest very humbled to celebrate rooting for? sports achievement in Cana- this moment with you," An- dian history, it’s another dreescu said. Then she de- The rest of the world thing how you do it," Tory livered this message to her replies, “She must be Cana- said. "It’s about how she han- fans,"If I can do it, if Serena dian.” dled the win. She did us so (Williams) can do it, if Roger proud as Canadians." (Federer) can do it, if the Raptors can do it, so can The 19-year-old Andreescu you."

SEPTEMBER 2019 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 3 CANADA ~ PHILIPPINE NEWS WAVES First-time home buyers Canada's Economy could save $286 a month on Surpasses Expectations mortgage payments under with Gain of 81,100 jobs new federal program Analysts had been expecting 15,000 jobs By Kelsey Johnson

Shared equity program offers 5% on an existing home and as much as 10% on a new home OTTAWA — The Canadian economy gained a larger- Colin McClelland than-expected 81,100 net jobs in August, largely driv- The details of a $1.25 bil- en by increases in part-time lion home-buyer incentive work, Statistics Canada da- program that was included ta showed on Friday in its in the federal budget shows last major release of eco- it will save new owners a nomic statistics before a few hundred dollars a national election is trig- month on their mortgage. gered. and self-employed workers held steady. First-time buyers with The national unemploy- household incomes less ment rate held steady, as The latest jobs numbers than $120,000 a year could expected, at 5.7 per cent in will likely be welcomed by be able to save around August, while wages for Prime Minister Justin Tru- $286 a month on a rawpixel.com permanent employees in- deau’s Liberals, who find $500,000 house without creased 3.8 per cent year- themselves in a tight bid for increasing their down pay- The plan starting Sept. 2 is between the homeowner over-year. reelection against Andrew ments, according to Jean- part of a government push and the government via Scheer’s Conservatives. Yves Duclos, Minister of over the past few years to mortgage insurance pro- Analysts in a Reuters poll Scheer and the Conserva- Families, Children and So- encourage home owner- viders Canada Guaranty, had forecast a gain of tives have vowed to focus cial Development. ship and try to ease rocket- CMHC or Genworth, ac- 15,000 jobs. the pending election cam- ing house prices. The costs cording to the minister. paign – which Canadian law “Through the National of homes across Canada Statistics Canada said dictates must be triggered Housing Strategy, more continue to increase, if by It offers 5 per cent for buy- 20,500 more people were by Sept 15 – on economic middle-class Canadians – smaller amounts because ing an existing home and as working in educational ser- concerns, including the cost and people working hard of new rules tightening much as 10 per cent to- vices in August, largely in of living and affordability. to join the middle class – mortgage criteria. ward a newly constructed Quebec. Finance, insurance, will find safe, accessible one. The buyer has to repay real estate, rental and leas- Canadians head to the polls and affordable homes, Du- The program, which may the incentive after 25 years ing was also up, rising by on Oct 21. clos, who is also the minis- benefit as many as 100,000 or when the property is 22,400 in August, while the Friday’s jobs report also ter responsible for Canada Canadian families, works in sold, whichever is earlier, professional, scientific and come after Bank of Canada Mortgage and Housing the form of shared equity technical services sector Corp, said in a statement. (Continued on page14 ) saw an increase of 16,800 Deputy Governor Lawrence jobs. Schembri said in a speech on Thursday the country is U of T Ranked One of the Top Meanwhile, the number of showing a “welcome degree private sector employees of resilience,” against nega- Universities in the World increased by 94,000 in Au- tive shocks, in part, because gust, while the number of of a strong labor market. By Mira Miller based on "13 carefully cali- of British Columbia at num- public sector employees (Reuters) brated performance indica- ber 34, McGill University at This may not seem like tors that measure an insti- 42, McMaster University at news considering how tution’s performance across 72 and the University of Jollibee Opens Newest many high rankings the teaching, research, Montreal at 85. school has received, but the knowledge transfer and Branch In North York University of Toronto was international outlook." "Canada has had a strong just ranked 18th in the year, with six of its seven world by the largest and Taking the number one spot top 200 representatives Somewhere in the middle of Jolibee’s Scarborough and most diverse university on the list is the University rising up the table this Mississauga restaurants , you can find the newest location ranking to date. of Oxford for the fourth year," rankings editor Ellie for your favourite fried chicken and sweet spaghetti. year in a row. Oxford is Bothwell wrote of the re- On September 5, the restaurant had their soft opening Times Higher Education’s closely followed by the Cali- sults. World University Rankings with invited guests. The newest branch is located at 79 fornia Institute of Technolo- Billy Bishop Way in North York. for 2020 ranked the Toron- gy, the University of Cam- "Its flagship, the University to school three spots higher bridge and Stanford Univer- of Toronto, climbs three than last year, and it's the sity. places to join the top 20 at top-rated Canadian school 18th place — its highest on the list. When it comes to Canadian position since 2011 — ow- schools, only four made it to ing to improved scores for The ranking includes al- the top 100. research income, research most 1,400 “research- reputation and doctorates intensive” universities They include the University awarded. " across 92 countries, and it's

Here are the top 20 universities in the world, according to the ranking:

1. University of Oxford, U.K. 12. Johns Hopkins University, U.S. 2. California Institute of Technology, U.S. 13. (13th - tie) University of California, Berkeley, 3. University of Cambridge, U.K. U.S. 4. Stanford University, U.S. 14. (13th - tie) ETH Zurich, Switzerland 5. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, U.S. 15. UCL, U.K. 6. Princeton University, U.S. 16. Columbia University, U.S. 7. Harvard University, U.S. 17. University of California, Los Angeles, U.S. 8. Yale University, U.S. 18. University of Toronto, Canada 9. University of Chicago, U.S. 19. Cornell University, U.S. 10. Imperial College London, U.K. 20. Duke University, U.S. Among the first people that the Jolibee mascot welcomed are Liber- 11. University of Pennsylvania, U.S. al MP’s Marco Mendicino , Michael Levitt and MPP Roman Baber

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AUTUMN IS ABOUT and asking for the dissolu- tion of Parliament and call New Clothing That Can Charge TRANSITIONS for an election. The red flag is up. Soon after the bless- Your Phone and Protect You ing of the Governor Gen- (Continued from page1 ) eral, the gates to the race From Viruses and Bacteria were opened and the elec- is a favourite especially in tion campaign began. colder than cool weather. While Trudeau was an- It’s perfect for hot chili but nouncing the call for an we eat less of the barbe- election, Conservative lead- qued stuff. er Andrew Sheer, with the background of his “Sheer” Annual events and special plane, continued his occasions are sandwiched “personal attacks” on Tru- in the fall season. As the deau, while the latter de- Canadian National Exhibi- clares he will not engage tion concludes, it’s back to himself in counter personal school for our children. attacks. Fresh high school gradu- ates see themselves in a For the first few days of the different university or col- election, the polls suggest- lege environment. ed a very tight race in pop- ular votes between the Lib- We look forward to erals and the Conserva- Thanksgiving Day weekend tives. The numbers flipped happening next month. It like a see saw. The cam- is a time for family reun- paign is still in its early ions and cheers. It’s turkey stages. By Good News Network tion displays using simple conventional washing ma- time and leftover food for embroidery without the chine without apparent the following days or October 21 is when the eli- A new addition to your need for expensive fabrica- degradation. weeks. But most of all, it is gible voters will decide on wardrobe may soon help tion processes requiring a time to show appreciation who to elect. There is time you turn on the lights and complex steps or expensive The clothing is waterproof, to people we owe gratitude to assess the candidates. music—all while also keep- equipment,” said Ramses breathable, anti-bacterial, to. Lest we forget, thank As individuals, we ask our- ing you dry, clean, and safe Martinez, an assistant pro- and self-powered. Its tech- God for all the blessings. selves the question, “Was from the latest virus that’s fessor in the School of In- nology is based on omni- Thanksgiving Day falls on my family better off in the going around. dustrial Engineering. phobic triboelectric nano- Monday, October 14, exact- last four years under Justin generagtors (RF-TENGs) That’s because Purdue Uni- ly a week before the elec- Trudeau’s leadership than “For the first time, it is which use simple embroi- versity researchers have tion. the four years prior to Oc- possible to fabricate tex- dery and fluorinated mole- developed a new fabric in- tober of 2015?” Should I tiles that can protect you cules to embed small elec- 2019 Federal Elections novation that allows wear- from rain, stains, and bac- tronic components and choose forward or back- ers to control electronic ward? teria while they harvest the turn a piece of clothing into This month, federal elec- devices through their energy of the user to pow- a mechanism for powering tion fever begins. On Sep- One thing is for sure. I will clothing. er textile-based electron- devices. tember 11, Prime Minister exercise my right to vote “It is the first time there is ics,” Martinez added. Justin Trudeau did his due The Purdue team says the come election day. a technique capable to “These self-powered e- diligence of visiting Gover- RF-TENG technology is like transform any existing textiles also constitute an nor General Julie Payette Forward march! important advancement in having a wearable remote cloth item or textile into a control that also keeps self-powered e-textile con- the development of weara- ble machine-human inter- odors, rain, stains, and bac- On October 21 taining sensors, music teria away from the user. players, or simple illumina- faces, which now can be PLEASE VOTE WISELY washed many times in a (Continued on page5 )

among the most important order. well in its scores for Feel Good. determinants of safety, the Top 10 most liveable cit- healthcare, education and Toronto in Top levels of transparency — ies Toronto held steady at spot stability — all a perfect 100. and governance — corre- number seven this year, 10 Safest & Most late as closely as income The research and analysis tied with Tokyo, while Van- Vancouver got a perfect Liveable Cities... with index scores,” said firm, Economist Intelligence couver remained in sixth score in the category of cul- Naka Kondo, the editor of Unit, also released its annu- place. Calgary dropped one ture and environment, con- the latest Safe Cities report. al Global Liveability Index spot, from four to five, trasted against Toronto's (Continued from page1 ) “The research also high- for 2019, revealing what it thanks to Sydney, Austral- 97.2. Calgary earned 100 lights how different types of believes to be the top 10 ia's two-spot upward leap full points in the category of the only US city – Washing- safety are thoroughly inter- most liveable cities in the from five to three. infrastructure, while Toron- ton DC. Copenhagen is tied twined — that it is rare to world right now. to got a mere 89.3 — the Overall, the #Liveability with Seoul at 8th place. find a city with very good lowest of any in the top 10 Index 2019 remains domi- Rounding up the list is the results in one safety pillar Vienna, Austria once again this year. nated by medium-sized cit- city of Amsterdam. and lagging in others.” came in first place out of all 140 major cities surveyed, ies in wealthy countries. Here are the top 10 most The index ranks 60 cities on The world's safest cities for followed by Melbourne, liveable cities for 2019, ac- "These cities have well- five continents, examining 2019, according to SCI: Australia, which had been cording to the EIU: funded public healthcare digital, health, infrastruc- holding the top spot for systems, compulsory and 1. Vienna, Austria ture and personal security 1. Tokyo, Japan seven years before getting high-quality education, and 2. Melbourne, Australia factors to assess overall 2. Singapore dethroned by Vienna in functional road and rail in- 3. Sydney, Australia urban safety. The cities that 3. Osaka, Japan 2018. frastructure. The provision 4. Osaka, Japan led the index offer easy ac- 4. Amsterdam, the Nether- of these services is assisted 5. Calgary, Alberta cess to high-quality health lands The rest of the list is com- by the presence of fully 6. Vancouver, B.C. care, dedicated cybersecuri- 5. Sydney, Australia prised of other Australian, democratic electoral sys- 7. Toronto, Ontario ty teams, disaster continui- 6. Toronto, Canada European, Japanese and tems and generally low lev- 7. Tokyo, Japan ty planning and/or commu- 7. Washington DC, US Canadian cities — Toronto, els of corruption." 9. Copenhagen, Denmark nity-based police patrolling. 8. Copenhagen, Denmark Vancouver and Calgary, to 8. Seoul, South Korea be specific, but not in that 10. Adelaide, Australia ∎ Toronto fared particularly “Overall, while wealth is 10. Melbourne, Australia

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Clothing that can constantly wearing sounds charge your phone like the most convenient LIBERALS MOVE approach for a seamless communication with ma- chines and the Internet of FORWARD TO PUT (Continued from page4 ) Things.” MORE MONEY IN THE POCKETS OF SENIORS

“While fashion has evolved The technology is being significantly during the last patented through the Pur- centuries and has easily due Research Foundation adopted recently devel- Office of Technology Com- oped high-performance mercialization. The re- materials, there are very searchers are looking for few examples of clothes on partners to test and com- the market that interact mercialize their technology with the user,” Martinez Reprinted and photo cred- said. “Having an interface its - Purdue University. with a machine that we are

Justin Trudeau (sporting a barong) converse with Gloria Mendoza, an 80 year-old Filipina.,

Fredericton, NB — A re-elected Liberal gov- We will give up to $2,080 in additional bene- FilCan Toronto High ernment will increase Old Age Security by an fits, every year, to those who’ve lost a loved extra ten per cent once a senior turns 75, one, by increasing the Canada Pension Plan School Graduate Wins and will boost the Canada Pension Plan sur- (CPP) and Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) survi- vivor’s benefit by 25 per cent. vor’s benefit by 25 per cent. 2019 OBEA Award A Filipino Canadian secondary Canadians are living longer than ever before, Since 2015, we have taken real action to help school graduate in Ontario but as they age they face higher health care more Canadians retire with confidence, in- receives an Ontario Business costs, and they’re worried about their sav- cluding: Educators' Association award ings running out. The number of seniors who for winning the "OBEA 2019 rely on Guaranteed Income Supplement • Restoring the eligibility age for OAS and Poster Design Contest" in all (GIS) payments — a monthly benefit that GIS benefits to 65 from 67; publicly funded Catholic and goes to the poorest seniors — goes up with public high schools in the age. Today, as many as 238,000 seniors live • Making the most significant enhance- province. The annual competi- in poverty. ment to the CPP since its creation — which tion is conducted to create an will raise the maximum CPP benefit by up to excellent image in promoting the Ontario Business Educa- “Over the last four years, we’ve expanded 50 per cent once fully rolled-out; benefits for older Canadians — helping lift tors' Association and its mis- sion and programs. • Giving single seniors nearly $1,000 more 50,000 seniors out of poverty,” said Leader of the Liberal Party, Justin Trudeau. “But we a year to help pay the bills, through our Lizzacriz Mae Portodo, a know many seniors still struggle to keep up boost to the GIS top-up; and Grade 12 graduate of St. Jo- with their bills as they age. After a lifetime of seph's Morrow Park Catholic hard work, people should have peace of Increasing the GIS earnings exemption, so Secondary School, an all-girl mind knowing their retirement savings that low-income seniors who choose to keep school in North York within won’t run out, and that their government working can keep more of their hard-earned the Toronto Catholic District ada in June 2019 She won the will be there to help.” income. School Board-TCDSB. school's "Highest Average Ac- ademic Grade" award in Grade A re-elected Liberal government will take “Andrew Scheer voted against lowering the The Ontario Business Educa- 12 and is recognized with the meaningful action — working in partnership OAS eligibility age from 67 to 65, which tors' Association, established prestigious designation: with provinces and territories — to further boosts seniors’ retirement savings by thou- in 1895, is an "advocate for "Ontario Scholar". She was teachers and students." OBEA also awarded with Outstand- strengthen the supports that our seniors rely sands of dollars and lets them retire earlier, represents teachers and stu- ing Achievements in on every day: so they can spend more time with their grandkids,” said Mr. Trudeau. “His party also dents in the classroom and "Computer Science" and provincial level and conducts "Computer Technology" • We will put up to $729 more in the pock- pledged to reverse the changes we made to province-wide contests for courses, "Catholic School Par- ets of seniors each year, by increasing Old strengthen the CPP. Seniors deserve more students taking business sub- ent Council" award, "21st Cen- Age Security (OAS) by ten per cent once they from their government, and if re-elected, we jects. tury Technology" award, and turn 75. This will help lift more than 20,000 will continue to work to make sure they have "Skills Canada Video" & "Skills seniors out of poverty, of whom two-thirds a safe, secure, and dignified retirement.” Lizzacriz, a consistent honour Canada Graphic Design" com- will be women; and student since her elementary petition awards as well. studies at Grace Baptist Chris- tian School in , Philip- .She is the daughter of Antonio Let the herald your advertisement WAVES pines, completed her second- Urpiana Portodo and Maria [email protected] ary education in Toronto, Can- Socorro (Tony A. San Juan)

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CREATE PHILIPPINES The Old Farmer's Promoting Philippine -Canadian Partnerships in the Audio-Visual Industry Almanac has The Philippine Department Forum will also highlight The business delegation is released Canada's of Trade and Industry the signing of at least one composed of at least eleven (DTI) in Toronto is pleased MOU on a specific collabo- (11) companies from the to announce the forthcom- ration program to enhance audio-visual industry cov- long-term winter ing Business Mission for and improve the skills of ering film, game develop- the Audio-Visual Industry Philippine talents in story- ment and animation ser- forecast to Toronto and Ottawa, boarding & animation ca- vices, production and IP Canada on September 22- pabilities to streamline the content developers and 27, 2019. Organized by the production process for cre- creators, an industry asso- Department’s Export Mar- ative professionals and ani- ciation and stakeholders. keting Bureau in coopera- mation studios as well as in The Mission will be led by tion with the Film Develop- film co –production. B2B the DTI Undersecretary ment Council of the Philip- meetings and networking Rowel S. Barba and will be pines and the Animation will follow after the Forum. composed of the Film De- Council of the Philippines velopment Council of the Inc. (ACPI), the Mission On September 24-26, the Philippines (FDCP), Anima- aims to target Canada as a Philippines will also be a tion Council of the Philip- major trade and invest- “featured country” at The pines (ACPI), together with ment partner and a major Animation Conference the 11 audio visual compa- By Ainsley Smith expected to be below normal market to promote Philip- (TAC) during the Ottawa nies namely, TeamApp, Inc., in the west this year and Make sure to enjoy the last above normal elsewhere. pine audio-visual services. International Film Festival Morph Animation Inc. few remaining warm weeks The snowiest periods will (OIAF), an event that aims (Toon City), Blissful Fun of the year, because the Old begin in mid-November and Also known as the Trade to gather the animation Animation, Inc., Animation Farmer’s Almanac has re- will last through February, Office of the Philippine community wherein artists, Vertigo, TOIE Animation, leased its annual long-range and from late March into Consulate General in To- producers, students, and FizzBuzz, Inc., Cordillera winter weather predictions early April. ronto, DTI-Toronto will animation fans from School of Digital Arts, Inc., for Canada, and it’s going to hold a Trade Forum which around the globe. ZigZag Studios, Inc., Toast be bitterly cold this year. Toronto will present the Philippine- and Brew Animation and Canada Co-Production The PH delegates will also Game Design Studios, Inc., According to the website, its Torontonians can look for- ward to above normal tem- Treaty, an agreement that visit Canadian schools and Eight Horses Production, long-range predictions show peratures and precipitation paves the way for the Phil- studios to expose them and Inc. and F-squared Tech- weather trends in tempera- tures and precipitation. and snowfall amounts this ippines to promote its au- broaden their knowledge nologies, Inc. Their famous predictions are winter. The cold tempera- dio visual services and IP on the latest technological usually made 18 months in tures will begin to creep in assets and build partner- trends in the industry. advance and are traditional- around mid-to-late Novem- ships with Canada. The ly 80% accurate. ber, and again in January, early-to-mid February, and So if you’re planning ahead early March. The snow will for winter, here’s what to return this year, with the expect in some of the major snowiest periods expected in cities across Canada. early-mid-December through early March. How- Vancouver ever, April and May will be warmer than normal this We hate to be the bearer of year, with precipitation bad news, but winter will be above normal in the east and “colder than normal” on the below normal in the west. west coast this year, with above-normal precipitation Montreal and below-normal snowfall. You can expect the coldest This winter, temperatures periods to occur in mid- are expected to be near nor- December through late Feb- mal in the east and above Financial Services You Can Trust ruary, with the snowiest pe- normal in the west, with the riod set to happen in late Onette recently completed 29 years with Canada Life as an Infor- coldest periods expected to mation Technology (IT) Manager. Her vast experience in the IT December, early to mid- arrive in mid-December and Field coupled with her amazing interpersonal skills has led her January, and early February. last through February. While

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SEPTEMBER 2019 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 7 INVITATION COMMUNITY To all devotees of the Virgin of Peñafrancia

Fluvial Parade/Concelebrated Mass Saturday September 21, 2019 Ontario drivers can now show electronic proof of Our Lady of PENAFRANCIA auto insurance Patroness of the Bicol Region Ontario drivers can now car- Feast Day ry electronic proof of their auto insurance on their The Devotees of the Virgin of Penafrancia and the Bicol Canada smartphones or other devic- Community Association ( BCCA ) together with the Organizers of es. the 9 Day House to House Novena are hosting the celebration, beginning with the traditional Fluvial Parade at the The Ontario government an- Bluffers Park Lake at Brimley Rd. in Scarborough, Ontario ( by the nounced that effective Sep- Lake ) and an evening Concelebrated Mass at the Our Lady of tember 5, 2019, drivers will Assumption Church at 2565 Bathurst St. , Toronto. have the option of displaying proof of their insurance elec- MORNING CELEBRATION AT THE BLUFFERS PARK & MARINA at tronically in addition to the land and Labrador. slips. Brimley Rd. South ( by the Lake ) - Assembly time is 8:30 AM traditional paper pink card. REMINDER : FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO JOIN THE FLUVIAL PARADE ON "With the proliferation of There will be a one-year THE LAKE, PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LIFE JACKETS. ( You can purchase The change is part of the Put- mobile devices and apps and phase-in period, when insur- them at the Canadian Tire or sports store. You can re-use them next year ting Drivers First blueprint various add ons, it only ers will have to issue a paper and every year). Each province will be allocated with one sail boat that can laid out in the 2019 budget. makes sense that drivers in card in addition to the elec- accommodate 4 to 5 Devotees. ( first come first serve, to those with Life Ontario can take advantage of tronic option if it is request- Jackets ). “Our government has com- the same options that drivers ed. EVENING CELEBRATION AT THE LADY OF ASSUMPTION CHURCH mitted to making life easier in other provinces can," he at 2565 Bathurst St. Toronto - Procession 6:45 PM/Mass 7:00PM for Ontario people,” Finance said. Once the one-year period is Fiesta Celebration will follow at Church Hall—Kamustahan, Karakanan... Minister Rod Phillips said in a over, drivers who forgo the FOR MORE INFORMATION : release. “That is why this gov- "We've all had enough paper slip altogether in favour of 9 days House to House novena & evening event ernment is making auto in- in our lives, at least me, for the electronic version will be Felix and Mayette Reyes 905 896-4958 surance more convenient by one, I have experienced rum- responsible for making sure Evening Celebration giving drivers the option of maging through the glove their phone can display the Annie and Julio Buiza 416 699-0708 showing their proof of auto box, looking for that little proof of insurance, even with Evening Celebration, Social/Cultural Progam insurance electronically, so pink slip," Phillips said as he a poor signal, drained battery Jennifer Amaranto 647 502-5286 that drivers can access their made the announcement. or damaged screen. Fluvial Procession insurance card in the way that best suits their needs.” The days of rummaging Phillips said the electronic Toti and Naty Gutierrez 416 751-9437 through the glove box in a cards will feature safeguards Fluvial Parade Phillips said the option is al- panic could soon be over for that won’t allow them to be Gidget dela Torre 647 531-1582 ready in place in three other drivers who’ve been pulled altered or edited, and privacy Earl Francis Dacara 647 302-3508 Canadian provinces: Alberta, over by the police and asked concerns are top of mind. Fluvial Parade & Novena Nova Scotia and, Newfound- to provide their insurance Paeng Nebres 416 618-1362

Page 8 SEPTEMBER 2019 Filipinos Making WAV ES MILESTONES Sept 8 Filipiniana-themed party for Keogh Soriano’s 1st Birthday

Double Celebration. Terry Eligino Barker, aka Tita Sexy (R) and daughter Chloe Lauren Alyssa celebrated their birthdays Sept 8 and Sept 9, respectively. FB photo

Lions District A711 Promotes Awareness of Lions Club Vision and Missions at the CNE

Sept 6: Avec Arevalo Sept 5: Inah Canlapan

Sept 11: Liz Zetazate Sept 25: Pastor Teck Uy

Sept 11 birthday celebrants Liesl Reyes (above) and Jacqueline Mangante (right)

Belinda Reyes (right photo) celebrated her birthday on Sept 7 with her BLD Toronto District group at the Valley of the Mother of God retreat centre in Orangeville.

SEPTEMBER 2019 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 9 True musicians can’t quit music, because you MUSIC STAND can’t quit who you are. And being a musician is Mon Torralba who you are, not just something you do.

Happy Fliptatts Tattoo Studio 157 Harwood Ave N, Ajax, nd Ontario L1Z 1E6 2 416 473-2527 [email protected] Birthday http://fliptatts.com Dominic T. Chea different flavonoid compounds found Apples. Tea & in different plant based food and drink. September 21 Moderation for This is easily achievable through the diet: one cup of tea, one apple, one or- Long Life ange, 100 grams of blueberries, and (Continued from page16 ) 100 grams of broccoli would provide a wide range of flavonoid compounds “These findings are important as they and over 500 milligrams of total flavo- highlight the potential to prevent can- noids.” cer and heart disease by encouraging the consumption of flavonoid-rich Dr. Bondonno said while the research foods, particularly in people at high had established an association be- risk of these chronic diseases,” she tween flavonoid consumption and low- said. er risk of death, the exact nature of the protective effect was unclear but likely “But it’s also important to note that to be multifaceted. flavonoid consumption does not coun- teract all of the increased risk of death “Alcohol consumption and smoking caused by smoking and high alcohol both increase inflammation and dam- consumption. By far the best thing to age blood vessels, which can increase do for your health is to quit smoking the risk of a range of diseases,” she and cut down on alcohol. said.

“We know these kind of lifestyle “Flavonoids have been shown to be changes can be very challenging, so anti-inflammatory and improve blood encouraging flavonoid consumption vessel function, which may explain might be a novel way to alleviate the why they are associated with a lower increased risk, while also encouraging risk of death from heart disease and cancer. Memories of Taste of Manila. Direk Rey Ching, Rosary Escano, Terry ‘Tita people to quit smoking and reduce their alcohol intake.” Sexy’ Barker and Mon Dr. Bondonno said the next step for the Participants consuming about 500 mil- research was to look more closely at ligrams of total flavonoids each day which types of heart disease cancers had the lowest risk of a cancer or heart were most protected by flavonoids. disease-related death. Reprinted from Edith Cowan University “It’s important to consume a variety of

Mon-Sat 11 am—10 pm Having fun at Keogh Soriano’s 1st birthday party with Faye and Nestor 168 Eglinton Ave E, Toronto, ON Arellano (a few steps from Philippine Consulate building)

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SEPTEMBER 2019 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 11 TOURISM 11 Must-See Islands When in the Philippines

By Katie Lockhart tractions. You’ve probably seen the Chocolate Hills in guidebooks and textbooks over the years. These

brown geological formations protruding from the So many islands, so little time. earth for miles and miles in the distance is truly awe- inspiring. In the same day, you can see another in- It would take two lifetimes to explore all the glory credible aspect of nature–tarsiers. Visit the Philippine that is the Philippines’ 7,641 islands. For visitors, de- Tarsier Sanctuary in Corella to view these tiny, bug- ciding which ones to visit can be a daunting and over- eyed primates in their natural habitat. Visitors must whelming task. From the lush green hills of the north not use flash and must be very quiet; otherwise, these to the tropical surfing beaches of the south, these are endangered animals may get so overwhelmed they’ll Philippines’ must-visit islands. kill themselves.

5. - The large island of Cebu is home to Cebu Palawan PHOTO-Ehmir Bautista on Unsplash City, the Philippines first capital. As the country’s old- 2. Palawan - This long, skinny island is the coun- est city there is a lot to discover. Hire a guide to take try’s largest province and includes Coron. You could you to the Cebu Heritage Monument to learn about spend your entire trip on the island of Palawan and the city’s long history and culture. Another cultural not see half of its natural beauty. One of the most aspect of the modern-day Philippines is their malls. popular and incredible attractions is the Puerto Head to SM Mall Cebu to experience shopping like a Princesa Subterranean River National Park, part of local. They also have a Jollibee, the country’s most the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Here you can float popular fast food chain, where the Chickenjoy is a deep into an underground cave to see bats and stalag- must-try. mites. Then, head north to El Nido and join El Nido Yachting Club for a luxury tour of the famous crystal 6. Siquijor - Known as the Philippines’ most mys- clear lagoons and white sand beaches. terious island, Siquijor is famous for its witchcraft Coron Island PHOTO-Sean381/iStock and shamanism. Don’t worry if you’re not into spirit- 3. Siargao - This southern island is the Philippines ualism; visitors can partake in the beauty of a dozen 1. Coron Island - A short boat ride from Coron premier surfing destination. A chilled-out vacation waterfalls, white sand beaches, and cliffs perfect for town to Coron Island gets you to the most iconic and destination with luxury accommodation like Bayud jumping. The most famous spot on the island is the spectacular shot of the Philippines. Once you climb Boutique Resort at affordable prices. The best way to idyllic Cambugahay Falls. A short but steep hike takes the stairs to Kayangan Lake View Point and catch explore the island is on a motorbike. So rent a moped you to this three-tiered waterfall. If you want to take your breath, you’ll see colossal limestone rocks jut- and cruise past swaying palm trees and bamboo a turn on the rope swing, be prepared to pay a small ting out of a turquoise green bay. After you’ve got the beach huts to the Magpupungko Rock Pools. An in- fee. perfect photos, walk down the stairs in the opposite credible place for photos and a swim at low-tide. Af- direction to Kayangan Lake, one of the clearest lakes ter a full day of surf and swim carb up at any one of 7. Luzon - This is the country’s largest island and in the world. Here you can swim and snorkel amongst the island’s awesome Italian restaurants like Kermit home to Manila, the capital city of the Philippines. But the colorful fish and coral. This area gets extremely or La Carinderia. don’t hang around, escape the congestion of the city busy so ask your local tour operator or hotel staff and head north to hike Mount Pulag. In order to reach what the best time to visit is. 4. - A short ferry ride from Cebu City, Bohol is home to some of the Philippines most unique at- (Continued on page 14)

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SEPTEMBER 2019 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 13 Even the WAVES obey Him... Religious Inspirations

National Shrine of our Mother of Perpetual Help “My child, perform your tasks with humility; then you will be loved by those whom God accepts. The greater you are, the more you must humble yourself; so you will find favor in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church sight of the Lord. Many are lofty and renowned, but to the 131 McCaul St, Toronto humble the Lord reveals his secrets. For great is the might of

the Lord; but by the humble he is glorified. When calamity (416) 598-3269 befalls the proud, there is no healing, for an evil plant has taken root in him. The mind of the intelligent appreciates proverbs, WEEKLY WEDNESDAY MASS & DEVOTIONS: and an attentive ear is the desire of the wise.“

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Bluffers Park Yacht Club hosts Sept 8 Nativity of Mary Our Lady of Peñafrancia Declared a National Holiday Fluvial Parade TORONTO, September 16, 2019 — Each year, members of the in the Philippines Bluffers Park Yacht Club (BPYC), along with the Bicol Canada Community Association (BCAA), hosts the Virgin of Pen afrancia Fluivial Parade. This event is the largest celebration of the stat- ue outside of the Philippines and the biggest in North America.

PHOTO BY EARL FRANCIS DACARA

Our Lady of Pen afrancia is a wooden statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary venerated in Naga City, Bicol, Philippines. The image comes from the original image enshrined in Salamanca, Spain, and it is currently housed at the Pen afrancia Basilica where eve- ry September it is held for the novena festivities which honours By Mario Schiavone often had harsh words for Times, the bill passed the the image as the principal Patroness and Queen of Bicol. the country’s bishops, Senate May 20 and was PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duter- called Mary “the epitome of signed by Duterte August 8, The celebration begins with the traditional Fluvial Parade from te has signed into law a Bluffers Park Beach and ends at Bluffers Park Yacht Club. From faith and source of inspira- but it was not released until measure declaring September there member boats take the statue and participants of the con- 8 as a special working holi- tion” for many Christians, Wednesday, August 14. gregation out to Lake Ontario, with more than 1,000 in attend- day to commemorate the especially during difficult ance, observing from the shoreline. The event will conclude with Tension with Bishops birth of the Blessed Virgin times. an evening mass at Our Lady of Assumption Church at 2565 Mary. Bathurst Street. Critical of Church leaders In a possible sign of the ten- The holiday declaration hon- sions between Duterte and oring Mary in the predomi- Since he took office in 2016, Catholic bishops in the Phil- Feast of Our Lady of Dolours (Sorrows) nantly Catholic nation was Duterte has been critical of ippines, the bill has been contained in Republic Act church leaders in the Phil- widely covered in main- (RA) 11370 signed by Duter- ippines, primarily over stream media in the coun- te on August 8 and a copy of their condemnation of his try, but there has been sur- the law was released on Au- crackdown on the drug prisingly little reaction gust 14. trade, which has left thou- from the bishops. It marks the second time sands of people dead in ex- Few articles announcing Duterte has declared a Mar- trajudicial killings, as well the news have been pub- ian feast as a national holi- as his efforts to reintroduce lished on Catholic news day in the Philippines, fol- the death penalty. sites in the country, and lowing his 2017 declaration Catholics in the country there has been no state- of the Dec. 8 feast of the have often been the targets ment from the bishops’ con- Immaculate Conception as a of inflammatory comments ference or its president, special working holiday. made by Duterte, who in Archbishop Romulo Valles Special link the past has said the coun- of Davao. try’s bishops are “fools” There has always been a who are “good for nothing.” However, according to special link between the At one point he called abus- UCAnews, Father Melvin Philippines and the Virgin er priests “sons of bitches,” Castro, chancellor for the Mary, and in September and threatened to kill them. Diocese of Tarlac, praised 1942 Pope Pius XII de- Duterte’s decision, saying The milestone 25th annual Fiesta celebration for Dolorosa was held One of the oldest Marian the new Marian holiday is a in style on September 7. Philip Beloso, long-time president of the clared Mary as the principal Dolores Quezon Association of Canada, poses by the statue of the patroness of the nation. feast days on the Catholic “cause for joy.” patroness saint of their hometown. liturgical calendar, the Na- According to the Manila tivity of Mary commemo- The declaration of the feast Times, at the time Duterte rates Mary’s birth. Though as a national holiday described Mary as being scripture itself does not “recognizes the importance “selfless” in accepting the speak of Mary’s birth, the of religious and spiritual “Life doesn’t happen to you, invitation to be the mother oldest account is believed celebrations,” he said, voic- of Jesus “so that the plan of to come from a 2nd century ing hope that the Sept. 8 it happens for you” salvation be realized.” apocryphal text. It has been celebration will inspire celebrated by Catholics as people “to emulate and im- Duterte, who claims to have early as the 6th century. itate the virtues of Our La- been molested by a priest dy.” - newsbook,com ∎ in the 1950s and who has According to the Manila Page 14 SEPTEMBER 2019 Filipinos Making WAV ES COMMUNITY

Fiesta Filipina Dance Troupe Wows LBC Keeps on Moving Hamilton audience in “Regalo” Show with Filipino Communities

in Canada

LBC participated in the ANCOP (Answering the Cry of the Poor) Walk held recently at David Pecaut Square.

ANCOP is a non-profit organization founded by Couples FFDT Executive Director and President Estring Aguinaldo presents a plaque of appreciation for Christ (CFC). The walk aims to raise awareness on the to Ruby Sarmiento-Among, president of the United Filipino Canadian Seniors Association of plight of the poor and offer opportunities for others to Hamilton. PHOTOS BY RENE SEVILLO help. The annual ANCOP Walk is ANCOP Cana- the island without trying the world’s best da's signature event for fundraising as well as celebrate 11 Must-See Islands lechon (roasted pig) at Zubuchon. Located near the contributions of partners. ANCOP Walk is currently in the Philippines... the airport, it’s the perfect stop to spot before held in 20 locations in Canada. The venues vary from pub- your flight. lic squares, streets, and parks.

(Continued from page11 ) 10. Leyte - Naval buffs will love this histori- LBC has been operating in North America where hundreds cally significant island where Magellan sailed of thousands of Filipinos have migrated in recent years. the island’s highest mountain, you have to ven- through, MacArthur landed in 1944, and was ture into remote, rural towns like Kabayan inhabited by Japanese guerilla soldiers during LBC employees and volunteers based in Canada participat- where mummies are hidden in caves. If you’re WWII. Today, historians can visit the MacAr- ed in the event to show support for this endeavor. The really brave, drive the narrow, winding roads thur Landing Memorial National Park and the walk also hopes to bring education, nutrition, and to see incredible vistas and rows of terrac- location where Battle of Leyte ensued. Separat- healthcare to impoverished children and build homes for es that rival Bali in Sagada, Banaue, and ed into two provinces, this less-touristy island the less fortunate families in several countries including Bontoc. has some of the country’s best diving spots are on the southern tip in Southern Leyte. Note the Philippines. that the island is still recuperating after Super Typhoon Yolanda destroyed 70 to 80 percent of its structures in 2013.

Panglao PHOTO-outcast85/iStock

8. Panglao - A quick drive over the bridge from Bohol gets you to this resort destination famous for Alona Beach. Sunbathe, swim, and snorkel off its white, sometimes crowded Batan Island PHOTO-bugking88/iStock sands or stop for purple ube ice cream at any of its cafes. There are plenty of relaxed hotels 11. Batan Island - Batanes is the northern- LBC also took part in Taste of Manila, a two-day street fes- to stay at and local massage parlors to fre- most group of islands in the country. The prov- tival showcasing the best of Filipino culture and cuisine quent. If you’re up for some adventure, take a ince’s main island, Batan, has green rolling hills organized by PLACA and TFC (The Filipino Channel) Live. swim among the stalagmites in the cavernous dotted with livestock, rugged cliffs, and a light- To showcase the diversity of Filipino food, the participants lagoon of Hinagdanan Cave. house, making for a completely different land- scape compared to the country’s other islands. paired it with activities such as cultural parades and live 9. Mactan - A short cab ride from Cebu City Rent a car or a motorbike and explore Chawa entertainment provided by TFC, community organizations takes you to a small, luxurious island for those Cave, a natural salt bed cave thought to be en- and civic groups. looking to relax and enjoy the water. Diving chanted by spirits. Then head to Naidi Hills, for enthusiasts flock to Mactan for its multitude of a postcard-worthy picture of the island’s first LBC put Filipino pride prominently onstage, which in- diving sites, a stunning variety of marine life, lighthouse. Be sure to plan a visit to Maydan- formed more Filipinos on how easy it is now to constantly and resorts with dedicated facilities. If you’re geb White Beach where you can walk through touch base with families in the Philippines by sending not certified, there’s always snorkeling, wind- a narrow, rocky trail that opens up on the hid- packages through LBC’s Sea and Air Cargo as well as Mon- surfing, and sailing off its shores. Don’t leave den gem that is Huhmurun Blue Lagoon. ∎ ey Remittance through partner agents iTransfer and Atin Ito. First time homebuyer can The program ties in with other initiatives such as increasing the amount that can be with- save $286 per month on mort drawn from RRSPs to $35,000 a year from To make the festival livelier than the previous years and $25,000, the statement showed. for food lovers to have a memorable experience, organiz- (Continued from page3 ) ers decided to add live bands to serenade guests and visi- Richmond Hill MP Majid Jowhari said the in- tors. the CMHC statement showed. centive program frees up cash for middle class Canadian that can be spent on healthy food, As part of its mission to bridge Filipinos worldwide, LBC The actual savings for a new homebuyer would sports activities for children or saving for the actively participates in community festivals. ∎ depend on amortization, interest rates and future. ∎ mortgage terms, according to CMHC.

SEPTEMBER 2019 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 15 FOOD Filipino Food Has a Lot to Foods That You Gain as It Builds Traction Should Never in the United States Refrigerate The young chefs behind the evolving new wave of Filipino food are more than ready to share their beloved cuisine with a bigger audience. Part 2 OF 2 reimagined classics like siz- zling pork sisig and banana Editor’s note: In last month’s (August 2019) issue of Waves, we —typically a baked published part 1 of this article. While refrigerator temperature may rice cake that is sometimes preserve the freshness of some food items, the cooler compart- topped with salted duck egg ment may spoil some of them much faster: potatoes, bananas, and especially popular during whole melons, basil, onions, coffee, garlic, hot sauces, bread, oil, Christmas—Ma’am Sir has honey and pumpkin. been lauded by the media, including a glittering write-up Fridges are one of the most important parts of our kitchen. in the Los Angeles Times earli- The ability to cool our food can keep them fresher for longer, er this year. saving time, money, and reduces the risks of eating spoiled foods. How-ever, not all that glitters is gold – while your milk While most signs point to may benefit from cooling temperatures, there are a surprising positive in regards to the number of items you should not refrigerate. popularization of Filipino We break down some of the foods that are not appropriate to food, is there a risk of losing keep cool, due to potential health risks – this list might just LUMPIA AT BARKADA. PHOTO BY MILES NAJERA its authenticity? save your life.

Tucked away in strip malls Jason Albert ens the spread and makes it and Filipino neighborhoods By Morena Duwe However, that perception has hard to apply to bread. Keep across the city, Filipino res- finally changed. Apricots, Kiwi, Peaches, them in the cupboard and taurants in LA have often been Lumpia are the glimmering Pears, Grapes, Berries, Toma- avoid this problem altogether. overlooked by non-Filipinos, golden pillars of Filipino On the corner of a Hollywood toes, Cucumbers, Pickles, Car- No longer will the bread have and usually contain mostly, if cuisine. strip mall on Vine Street, adja- rots to battle between hard peanut not all, Filipinx patrons. Al- cent to a Cuban supper club butter and soft jelly! You’ll be most anyone who passes a Juicy fruits and vegetables Usually containing minced that bumps salsa music at 120 happy to see you won’t need or restaurant knows meat and vegetables, these decibels, sits Barkada—a hip, should be kept at room tem- to stab solid butter with a exactly what is served. How- perature, and not in the fridge. deep-fried rolls may also con- nascent Filipino tapas restau- knife due to a hardened sur- ever, the Filipino food vernac- The fridge produce moisture tain raisins, jackfruit, or bana- rant and lounge that offers face. ular is commonly relegated to that speeds up the decay pro- nas. As crisp as autumn live music, moody lighting, those who grew up eating it cess. leaves, lumpia are famously and community fundraisers. Soy Sauce (and those with Filipinx rela- made in large quantities and Run by longtime friends Paul tives or close friends). Turo You’ll notice that these items best enjoyed with loved ones. Montoya, Jay Baluyot, and turo joints—Tagalog for you buy aren’t kept cold in the Like their delicious cousin, the French-trained chef Josh Ro- “point point,” referring to the supermarket. Well, this is why. egg roll, they originated in bles, Barkada was opened in way in which the food is or- China, and were wholeheart- 2017. Their friendship yielded dered—are popular among Putting them in the fridge will edly adopted and then rein- the restaurant’s name, which the diaspora, but unbe- do nothing to prevent spoilage vented in the Philippines is Tagalog for your clique, knownst to most non-Filipinx and can actually speed up the along with other neighboring crew, gang, tribe, or whatever Angelenos. In group dining molding process. This is be- island nations. They are a you call your chosen family, Lucia9 scenarios when restaurant cause fruits and juicy vegeta- gateway into an underrepre- and the food is an amalgama- suggestions are made, you will bles do badly in humidity – so sented cuisine—a gustatory tion of traditional family reci- likely hear mentions of Thai, watch out. Soy sauce has quickly become delight for palates of all eth- pes and chef Robles’ innova- ramen, Korean barbecue, pho, an essential item in most peo- nicities. But finally, after dec- tive Asian-inspired creations. sushi, and Indian joints— The best way to store them is ple’s kitchen. Whether it’s su- ades of being unacknowl- When asked who owns the Asian cuisines recognized the in a warm and dry area, avoid- shi or Chinese food, there’s no edged by America’s foodie joint, they simply reply: “It’s a world over. Rarely will Filipi- ing the growth of crystals and denying how popular it is to- culture, non-Filipinos are be- family business.” no food be included in the accelerated rotting. If you day. Unless you keep to a low- ginning to explore what lies conversation. want them chilled in a , sodium diet (which we all beyond the lumpia when it “It all started because we consider putting them in the should), then your soy sauce comes to . wanted to represent Filipino Food has long been a gateway fridge for a few minutes be- belongs in a cupboard. food in a different way,” says to cultural understanding. fore you cut them. According to Diana Ting Liu Montoya, over a plate of his The sauce has natural antibac- Anthony Bourdain brought Wu’s Asian Pacific Americans Lola’s (Tagalog for grand- Peanut Butter, Butter, Jam/ terial ingredients which ex- the people and cuisines of in the Workplace, a collection mother) famed calamansi Jelly, Chocolate spread (like tend when kept at room tem- tension-filled regions like Is- of case studies that examines chicken wings. “Growing up in Nutella) perature. Keeping it cold re- rael and Congo directly into the position of Asian Pacific LA, people used to joke duces the effectiveness of our living rooms, examining Americans in the U.S. work- around with us, saying we eat these ingredients and also conflict through the lens of force, there are more ethnic dogs and cats. That was a affects the taste. Do this and food. Conflict Kitchen in Pitts- Filipinos in Los Angeles "than common thing I’d hear back in see your sushi palette im- burgh, Pennsylvania rotates in any other city except Ma- the day—that’s what people prove. its menu depending on the nila.” Since the book’s publica- thought about Filipino food.” people or country with which tion in 1997, LA’s Filipinx di- Avocados the United States is in conflict, aspora has significantly in- Charles Olalia’s popular encouraging patrons to re- creased, so it’s strange that in Ma’am Sir in Silver Lake— shape their understanding of a county with the largest pop- who Montoya and Baluyot foodsafetynews.com the culture, politics, and is- ulation of Filipino-Americans, fondly consider to be part of sues of the focus region. Based Jam and jelly that are bought their food is not fully in- their ‘barkada’—is among the on the impact that Bourdain in the store are usually packed grained into the city’s culinary new wave of restaurants to and establishments like Con- with preservatives culture. As the late Filipino spark this gustatory renais- flict Kitchen have made, using writer, teacher, cultural histo- sance. After attending culinary jorgecruise.com food to incite dialogue and Butter, peanut butter, jam and rian, and food critic Doreen school in Manila, Olalia moved connection works, and now jelly are enjoyed best when Ask any millennial and they Fernandez was quoted as say- stateside, ultimately landing more than ever, people of all you can actually spread the can tell you: the best time to ing in a recent New York Times in Los Angeles. He first ethnic backgrounds are open- darn thing. There’s nothing purchase your avocado is just profile, “One did not take opened Rice Bar, a successful minded to trying foreign foods worse than going to make a before the time it’s completely bosses, foreigners, dates or counter restaurant in DTLA like the Filipino delicacy balut PB&J and having to wait for it ripe. Trust us: they’ve had VIPs to have Filipino food at a that served Filipino-inspired (fetal duck egg—which Bour- to warm up to stick your knife years of practice ever since restaurant; it wasn’t consid- grain bowls, which built the dain has eaten, and enjoyed, in. reading about them on ered ‘dignified enough.”’ foundation for him to expand with Ma’am Sir. Serving (Continued on page17 ) Keeping it in the fridge hard- (Continued on page17 )

Page 16 SEPTEMBER 2019 Filipinos Making WAV ES NEWS Manny Pacquiao is world’s first Apples, Tea, and Mod- celebrity with a cryptocurrency eration—The 3 Ingre-

By Aurora Quadra-Balibay dients for a Long Life

International boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is adding another first to his achieve- ments with his setting up of the world’s first celebrity cryptocurrency.

The only 8-division cham- pion in the history of world boxing, Manny Pacquiao launched his very own cryptocurrency called “Pac Tokens” during his Concert for Champions event on Manny Pacquiao spreads his wings further and gets into September 1 held at the the cryptocurrency industry.Photo credits Manny Pacquiao ate to high amounts of foods By Good News Network in rich in flavonoids, compounds . listed on Singapore’s Global Manny Pacquiao’s “Pac To- found in plant-based foods and drinks, were less likely to Crypto Offering Exchange kens” are backed by invest- This exciting new piece of re- The 40-year-old Filipino search says that consuming die from cancer or heart dis- (GCOX). ments from Pacquiao, Ow- ease. champion, who recently en, and Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh flavonoid-rich items such as apples and tea protect against defeated 30-year-old Keith “It is the world’s first celeb- Khaled bin Zayed al- Lead researcher Dr. Nicola cancer and heart disease, par- Thurman to claim the uni- rity cyrptocurrency,” noted Bondonno said while the Nahyan. ticularly for smokers and fied World Boxing Associa- study, which was published in Reuters in a report that al- heavy drinkers. tion (WBA) Welterweight so cites tennis champion Asia’s Game Changer of the Nature Communications, Super Championship in Ne- Caroline Wozniacki, soccer Year has built a worldwide Researchers from the School found a lower risk of death in vada, announced the availa- star Michael Owen, and audience from his live box- of Medical and Health Scienc- those who ate flavonoid-rich foods, the protective effect bility of “Pac Tokens” for singer Jason Derulo as ing battles and has served es at Edith Cowan University appeared to be strongest for fans to use in buying his among the personalities as inspiration for video (ECU) analyzed data from the Danish Diet, Cancer and those at high risk of chronic merchandize and interact who intend to follow suit gaming characters and a diseases due to cigarette with him on social media. and launch their own celeb- Pacquiao robot. Health cohort that assessed the diets of 53,048 Danish smoking and those who drank rity crypto tokens. (goodnewspilipinas.com) people over 23 years. more than two standard alco- The “Pac” token will be holic drinks a day. They found that people who habitually consumed moder- (Continued on page9 )

SEPTEMBER 2019 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 17 FOOD

Filipino Food Builds Food You Should In fact, the cold temperature will decrease the spiciness of Traction in the U.S. Never Refrigerate your favorite peppers. Keep them in a bag in a dry place to Buzzfeed in 2015. keep their taste. This applies to all bell peppers: red, green, (Continued from page15 ) You shouldn’t keep an avoca- orange, or yellow. So no mat- do in your fridge until this ter your preference, you can process is finished, so it’s bet- on-camera multiple times). use the same advice. ter to keep them on your kitchen counter until then. But while most signs point to Dry Foods – Cereal, Protein Once you cut them open, be Powders, Flour, Nuts, Spices positive in regard to the pop- prepared to battle an incredi- ularization of Filipino food, is bly short shelf life. You’ll have You should never store these there a risk of losing its au- to eat it quickly. items in the fridge. There real- thenticity? ly is no benefit. So save some Jerky/Biltong, Dried Fruits space in your fridge by omit- The ubiquity of Japanese and THE TEAM AT BARKADA. PHOTO BY MILES NAJERA ting this item entirely Chinese foods are good repre- This one makes sense – jerky sentations of the proliferation cole Ponseca, author of I Am a barrassed when you open is nothing more than dried Butternut Squash, Eggplant, of Asian cuisine in the U.S. Filipino: And This Is How We your Tupperware of food at meat, so why keep it in a place Carrots While sushi and potstickers Cook and the founder of Ma- school. When our story be- with moisture? The best jerky have become household harlika and Jeepney restau- comes normalized, we gain is the type that stays dry for a names, these food traditions rants in New York City echoes interest and respect and ap- long period of time. Your have been diluted and modi- their sentiment about this preciation.” kitchen cupboard or counter fied to better suit Western proliferation. Though her ca- is the perfect place. palates and aesthetics. The reer began in advertising, she Many modern Filipino restau- ever-popular inside-out Cali- discovered her true calling rants, including Barkada, Dried fruits have the same fornia roll, for example— after noticing New York City’s Jeepney, and Maharlika, have properties as dried meat al- placing the nori seaweed on lack of authentic Filipino food introduced their diverse ready mentioned above. They the inside and the rice on the and dedicated her life to crowds of diners to kamayan will need to avoid all humid healthline.com outside to make the roll ap- changing that. (Tagalog for “by hand”) feasts, climates to help keep them pear more appetizing—was a style of Filipino cuisine dry for longer. A fridge will created in North America. “From my days of advertising, where banana leaves are actually do the opposite of The humidity in your fridge And as many might already I knew that Filipinos had no splayed on a table and piled that and add unwanted mois- can actually speed up the ture to your dried meat or know, the fortune cookie is representation in media,” with seafood, meat, rice and spoiling process. Keep this as not a tradition in China. Ponseca shares. “I had no in- vegetables, eaten sans silver- fruit. far away from the fridge as tention of being a restaurant ware. This was a standard possible! You will want to keep por- At Barkada, as well as several person, I was just trying to way of eating in the Philip- tions of dried meat or fruit in other modern Filipino restau- find the easiest way to make pines before Spanish conquis- Next time make sure to store airtight bags at room temper- rants like Ma’am Sir, the goal an impact. Restaurants are by tadors colonized the archipel- your squash in a dry place. ature. That way, you can eat it is to represent Filipino food in no means easy, but food was ago in 1565 and introduced That way, the humidity won’t over a longer period of time a new and playful way. By the easiest way I could trans- cutlery. affect the rotting process and and not worry about its life- taking traditional dishes like speed up its decay. However, late culture and dimensional- line. chicken adobo and elevating ize people. I've been at this “I did a lot of f*cking research also keep in mind that direct sunlight can ruin it, too, so it’s the ingredients—Barkada for 20 years and when I start- here; it wasn’t just me open- Salad subs chicken for beef short ed there was very little repre- ing up a restaurant,” Ponseca better to keep it indoors. ribs—the traditional flavors sentation for Filipinos—not declares. “I knew that going are still the foundation, just that I'm the first Filipino res- into it I would be deconstruct- Tropical Fruits – Mangoes, reinvented (much like pancit, taurant—but I think that we ing colonialism. It’s not just a Passion Fruit, Coconut, Papa- which was created after China were the first to do it in a way restaurant, it’s about how I ya, Pineapple introduced noodles to the that was political and offered can push Filipino food for- Philippines). Instead of offer- a social commentary on rep- ward so there’s no sense of ing large portions of these resentation. We knew that if euphemisms, there's no dishes, typical of most Filipi- we did it well, it would keep dumbing things down.” taste.com.au no restaurants, non-Filipinos the door open for other Filipi- who are new to the flavors no restaurants, chefs, and en- “Filipino food is finally get- It may seem like your salad and words of Filipino food are trepreneurs.” ting acknowledged ... It has belongs in the fridge to keep it able to try small portions a few more years to becom- fresh for longer, but this might freshpoint.com without committing to one “I knew that going into it I ing a household name, like not be the case. Your salad large dish, creating a perfect would be deconstructing other Asian cuisines, but will survive at room tempera- entry point for those unfamil- colonialism. It’s not just a I’m excited to see where it What’s one thing tropical ture for a few hours, so there’s fruits all have in common? iar with the cuisine. But, like restaurant, it’s about how I goes next." no need to cool it in your Japanese and Chinese food, a can push Filipino food for- Fruits like mangoes, passion fridge to prevent its wilting. fruits, coconut, and pineapple bit of the tradition gets lost in ward so there’s no sense of Now, Filipino food is having were all grown in hot cli- the innovation. euphemisms, there's no its long-awaited moment. In If you’ve already dressed it, mates. These are literally de- dumbing things down.” an era where adventurous then there’s no chance in pro- signed to retain their texture “A lot of Filipinos love seeing eating is cool, helped in part longing its life, so you might as and moisture in warm tem- these elevated versions of Where Barkada seeks to in- by Anthony Bourdain, the well dig in. The dressing will peratures. classic recipes but some of the troduce Filipino cuisine door for other underrepre- speed up the moisture of the purists don't get it,” Baluyot through the modernization of sented cuisines to find their veggies and make its lifeline That’s why it’s not advised to explains while pointing to a old family recipes, Ponseca’s limelight in American food considerably shorter. keep them in the fridge – dish of short rib kare-kare, a goal is to serve purely tradi- culture is wide open. Whether they’re simply not used to it. savory peanut-based stew tional dishes, such as the it be through innovation, fu- should generally not be kept in the fridge, and this is traditionally cooked with ox- aforementioned balut, and sion, or standing by tradition, Only keep them in the fridge tail. “That's what always hap- dinuguan, a rich, pork stew Filipino food has earned a particularly true if you have once it’s been cut up and is in pens with generation gaps, simmered in pig’s blood, gar- seat at the table. already dressed in salad a salad or Tupperware box. though, no matter the culture. lic, chili, and vinegar. While dressing and vinaigrette. The The oxygen will speed up the Whenever a new generation offering a contemporary set- “Filipino food is finally get- largest part of salad dressing ripening process. changes something that hasn’t ting—most cafeteria-style ting acknowledged,” Montoya ingredients are oil and vine- changed for a long time, the Filipino restaurants are de- shares. “It has a few more gar, which are perfectly capa- Yogurt older generation doesn’t like void of trendy ambiance— years to becoming a house- ble of living outside a fridge. it.” Ponseca aids in the purging of hold name, like other Asian Of course, we all know that Peppers shame and exoticism around cuisines, but I’m excited to see yogurt tastes much better when it’s chilled compared to Because Filipino food is still foreign foods. where it goes next. Even if it’s Here’s a myth about to be de- in its nascency in America, the fusion places that are put- a warm version. In fact, keep- bunked for you – fridges don’t ing it in a fridge does nothing most Filipinx restaurateurs “When you stop talking about ting it on the map right now, add crispness or increase the including, Montoya and exoticism, that's when we it’s a gateway to the tradition- for the shelf life of any yogurt spiciness of a pepper. We – it’s purely for taste. Baluyot, believe the populari- become part of the lexicon,” al spots that have always ex- know you’ve probably spent zation of their beloved cuisine she explains. “This is what we isted. And that's a good thing.” your entire life thinking this, The yogurt mentioned here is doesn’t risk losing anything. eat and we’re not ashamed or but consider this myth busted! strictly healthy, low-fat Greek In fact, they believe it has on display. It's not a raised more to gain than to lose. Ni- eyebrow. It’s not being em- (Continued on page18 )

Page 18 SEPTEMBER 2019 Filipinos Making WAV ES LIFESTYLE is Philippines 2019

Model Michelle Dee was crowned cana Filipinas), Kelley Day (Miss Bench “I’m glad that she’s ready and I’ve as 2019 at a Eco Philippines), Isabelle de Leon seen it. The only thing that I told pageant held Sunday, September (Miss Multinational Philippines), Michelle will try to win the 2nd her [was to] just pray. If it’s for you, 16 at the Araneta Coliseum. The Glyssa Perez (Miss Tourism Philip- Miss World title for the Philippines. God will give it to you,” Melanie pines), Vanessa Mae Walters (Miss daughter of The first and only Miss World title said. Eco Teen Philippines), Shannon was won in 2013 by Filipino- 1979 bested 39 Kerver (1st Princess) and Casie American actress, model and televi- other candidates for the title, allow- Banks (2nd Princess). Will the Philippines have the first ing her to represent the country in sion presenter, .. Mother-Daughter international title the Miss World pageant in London Aside from winning the crown, Dee winners? Let’s wait and watch it this December. was also named Miss Myra E, Miss Michelle’s mom was present at the live as she competes with other GCOX, Miss Bluewater Day Spa event to show support.. beauty candidates from other coun- The other winners are Katrina (tied with Casie Banks), Miss Best tries on Dec 14 from London, Eng- Llegado (Miss Reina Hispanoameri- Skin (tied with Kelley Day) and Miss land.

Foods That You Should Cake Never Refrigerate In the rare occasions that you have cake actually leftover, you won’t want (Continued from page17 ) to put it in the fridge. Cake must be kept in an airtight container at room yogurt. That’s because it comes with temperature to make sure it doesn’t go good bacteria which prevents the yo- stale or hard over time. gurt from spoiling. Fun fact: it’s also good for your blood pressure and di- However, every rule has an exception: gestion. frosted cake. If you have a delicious coat of frosting on your cake, then you Cheese will need to store it at a cool climate to make sure the frost doesn’t go sour. Piece of cake!

Mint

Similar to basil, mint doesn’t have a nice relationship with cold tempera- tures. If mint is placed in a cold and wet environment, then it is easier for it to become a victim of mold.

Meg Baggott Mint is best kept in a cupboard and tight box which can help it last longer Like other dairy items on this list, over time. Then, when you’re ready cheese is best kept at room tempera- you’ll be able to enjoy your mint tea ture than in the fridge. Of course, by without disruption. cheese we mean actual good quality cheese and not the rubber that kids Ketchup, Mustard like to eat! This is because cheese needs to be kept as dry as possible. Mustard is similar to ketchup in its chemical makeup. Usually, people keep Next time, keep cheese away from it in the fridge without so much as a places that produce a lot of moisture – second thought, but this can have terri- like a fridge! The cool and humid parts ble effects on your condiment over of the fridge will do everything it can time. This is because of the high levels to speed up the rotting process, so of acidity. keep it warm and comfortable. Next time, keep your mustard next to Chocolate your ketchup in a cupboard in the kitchen. This way, you won’t get any of Have you ever wondered why choco- late is never stored in the fridge at that watery residue (similar to ketch- up), and the taste will stay the same your local supermarket? It’s because for longer. the cooling effect has a terrible conse- quence on the delicious product we all Red Wine love! Chocolate should definitely not be kept in the fridge.

The process of making chocolate in- volves heating and cooling different cocoa beans with powder and milk, This means that any additional cooling can, in fact, ruin the crystals and sheen. Keep it in mind next time you buy chocolate. Except for white chocolate, because we all know that isn’t choco- late. vincarta.com Salad Dressing Wine lovers, rejoice! As you probably Salads should generally not be kept in know, red wine can sit on the shelves the fridge, and this is particularly true for years and is still good to drink dec- if you have already dressed in salad ades after it’s been bottled. Does this dressing and vinaigrette. The largest change once it’s been open? For red part of their ingredients are oil and wine, the answer is no. vinegar, which are perfectly capable of White wine may benefit from being living outside a fridge. chilled in the fridge, but red wine lov- What’s more, the cooling air can actu- ers can relax knowing they can simply ally cause the oil to solidify, creating put it back in the cupboard. That is, if chunks of fat in and around the salad. the bottle isn’t finished upon the initial That’s basically the opposite effect you opening! (editorchoice.com) ∎ want when eating a salad!

SEPTEMBER 2019 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 19 A TRIBUTE TO A KAPAMILYA WHO MADE WAVES For Bantay Bata 163 Founder Gina Lopez, Everything Begins with the Love for the Child

“The children are our future. If you do not love and the I LOVE Foundation – the latter as an or- them, no one will love the future generations.” ganization that pushes for environmentally and These words from the late founder of Bantay economically sustainable living. Because of the Bata 163, Gina Lopez, stuck with senior social organizations that she built, Gina completed a worker Krystine Dale Jimenez since joining the puzzle as her legacy fills several voids on the organization in 2005. way to making a better world for future genera- tions. These words have also guided Bantay Bata 163 for 22 years. To commemorate the way Gina loved, the 163 Heart icon was launched on September 12. In- In her time with Bantay Bata 163, Gina showed spired by her life, I Love You is not merely 1-4-3. everyone how to treat children. “The number With a heart that served as a home for children one thing that we learned from her is to respect In her lifetime, Gina completed a puzzle to fill and their future, she loved more with I Love You the child, because they come from different several voids on the way to making a better world backgrounds and you have to treat them as your for future generations. own,” said Loreta Ann Trinidad, a medical officer who has been with Bantay Bata since 2000. we have advocacy campaigns that we bring to the barangay level, allowing us to bring our lec- tures, and awareness campaigns even to par- ents. We even have children’s activities,” Bantay Bata 163 senior social worker Krystine Dale Jimenez said.

Not only is Bantay Bata 163 a crisis center today, it has become an organization with programs organized under four pillars – Bantay Proteksy- on, Bantay Edukasyon, Bantay Kalusugan, and Gina carried “Jesse Boy,” Bantay Bata 163’s very first Bantay Pamilya – with its own Children’s Village rescued child, to the center herself. where they care for rescued children through During a visit to the Estero de Magdalena in Tondo, Ma- various activities that aim to raise them the right 1-6-3.’ This year’s ABS-CBN Ball honoured her nila, Gina not only met the children but also empowered way. life and legacy. them and had them sing. One of the children eventually enrolled in a Star Magic work. Gina believed that a love for the environment In partnership with Twitter, the said icon ac- starts with love for children. She believed that companied the official ABS-CBN Ball 2019 Because of this kind of love that Gina showed, love for the child is the driving force behind hashtags - #RoadtoABSCBNBall and thousands of children have been cared for like making sure there is a safe and beautiful world #ABSCBNBall2019. family in Bantay Bata 163. to leave behind. The 2019 ABS-CBN Ball live red carpet coverage Bantay Bata 163‘s role in shaping the Filipino’s During her lifetime, Gina established three im- was aired on September 14 via Metro Channel attitude towards helping children in need has portant foundations with advocacies that are and abcbnball.com. The celebrity-filled event been significant. “Aside from rescue operations, intertwined – Bantay Bata, Bantay Kalikasan, was watched abroad via TFC.tv.

The ABS-CBN TFC staff headed by Kerwin Du, Country Manager for Canada, joined in the mass for the late Gina Lopez held Aug 23 in their Scarborough office reception area. The solemn mass and prayers for the faithful departed was officiated and led by Father Fernan Serrano (right photo). 2019 ABS CBN Ball: A Tribute to Gina Lopez and Bantay Bata Foundation This year, the star-studded fundraising event was set to benefit the Bantay Bata 163's Bantay Edukasyon program. It also gave tribute to the beloved foundation's late founder Gina Lopez .

Piolo Pascual dazzles as Ms. Charo The top 3 best dressed women at the 2019 ABS CBN:: Bea Alonzo, Lisa Soberano and Anne Curtis Santos-Concio’s leading man

Piolo Pascual dazzles as Ms. Charo The top 3 best dressed women at the 2019 ABS CBN:Ball: Bea Alonzo, Lisa Soberano and Anne Curtis Santos-Concio’s leading man

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