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MAR vs BINAY… vs POE?  Binay to Mar: “Tinalo ko na siya” PAGE 3  Poe hits Mar PAGE 3 With just nine months to go, alent senator as said she is 80% sure of run- the stage is set for the high- the third candidate still ning for the highest post of ly anticipated 2016 Philip- looms in the horizon after the land. pine Presidential elections. she, and her friend and ad- In a latest development and viser, Senator Chiz Escudero After officially endorsing twist of drama, a misrepre- (who will be her tandem in interior secretary Mar Rox- sentation case was filed case she finally decides) met as as the Liberal Party’s against Senator Grace Poe with National People’s Coa- standard bearer, a return by a senate loser candi- lition (NPC) party, the sec- bout between Roxas and his date alleging among others ond biggest political party erstwhile nemesis, vice that the lady senator com- of the nation, to presumably president , is mitted misrepresentation “test the waters”. now in the offing. when she filed her certifi- Roxas has invited senator cate of candidacy in 2013 It may be an interesting Poe to be his vice president where she declared she was “return bout” for Roxas and but so far, the neophyte lady a natural born citizen when Binay since the latter beat lawmaker has remained she was not. him in the 2010 vice presi- tightlipped on her political Lito David claimed that dential contest. plans, but one of the NPC "Grace Poe was not eligible But, the candidacy of ambiv- stalwarts, senator RETURN BOUT: “Sport lang brod” (Continued on page 7) Beheading in Jolo INC crisis far from over, Thank you By AFP, Francisco Tuyay says expelled minister Inquirer.net Abducted barangay chief “It appears he was behead- is latest Abu Sayyaf victim ed right there on the road,” Consolacion the island province’s police A VILLAGE chief held hos- chief, Senior Supt. Mario “MAMA CHING” tage by Islamic militants has Buuccan said. Quejas been found beheaded on a “The body was intentionally highway on the island of left in the middle of the road Jolo, police officials so that people could find it,” said Wednesday. he said. Rodolfo Boligao was cap- Abu Sayyaf bandits seized tured in May by the Abu Boligao along with two Sayyaf, an Al-Qaeda-linked members of the Coast Guard group that has gained inter- from the port city of Dapi- national notoriety for tan, some 250 kilometers bombings and kidnapping from Jolo in May and de- sprees. manded a ransom from Boligao’s handcuffed re- their families for their re- mains were found on Tues- lease. Iglesia ni Cristo church. Inset: Isaias Samson Jr. day evening, with his sev- Boligao was beheaded after THE crisis in the Iglesia ni Minister, Eduardo Manalo, ered head placed by his the families failed to meet Cristo is far from over, ex- the crisis brought about by side, said Chief Inspector the Abu Sayyaf ransom de- pelled Minister Isaias Sam- corrupt practices in the Walter Anayo, police chief of mand, reportedly P1 mil- son Jr. through his lawyer said Church, is not over. Maimbung town where the lion. said in a statement Mon- Not by a long shot,” lawyers Filipino Community body was recovered. day. Trixie Angeles and Ahmed Pioneer and Pillar of The fate of the Coast Guard Paglinawan, counsels for A piece of paper with the “Mr. Samson would like to KCCC members is unknown. Samson, said in a state- victim’s name written on it make it clear, that contrary ment. was placed on top of the to the statements made re- May 2, 1924—July 21, 2015 (Continued on page 3) body, Anayo said. (Continued on page 6) cently by INC Executive AUGUST 2015 2 Waves Making News

AUGUST 2015 3 Waves Filipinos Making News Manila Feedback Navy christens 2 new choppers, Poe hits Mar, LP 2 transport ships By Macon Ramos-Araneta, John Paulo Bencito Let the voters decide, sena- By Frances Mangosing | Inquirer.net tor says of Roxas, Abad over- champagne were poured to tures the nose of the choppers. SENATOR Grace Poe on Mon- The two landing craft heavy day scored Liberal Party (LP) vessels donated by Australia officials led by Interior and were named BRP Ivatan (AT- Government Secretary Manuel 298) and Batak (AT-299), in Roxas II and Budget Secretary recognition of two ethnic Florencio Abad for trying to weaken her position and dis- groups of and Ba- suading her from running for tanes. president in 2016. The ships will be used for “This is a fight for the future of transport of personnel and our countrymen. Some people Senator Poe equipment, as well as aid have said I should not run for PH Navy’s newly acquired LCH vessels during humanitarian assis- “He told somebody that we a higher position because I should see each other again, tance and disaster relief op- will only divide the votes. but there’s no schedule yet,” erations. Can’t we leave that to the vot- she said. The two brand new AW109 ers to decide?” Poe said after Abad announced to the media She also said what she would units, meanwhile, are say to Roxas was the same: equipped with caliber 50 that they would meet with Poe to convince her to run as Rox- she was still “discerning and machine gun and 2.75-inch praying” on her decision. rockets and also have mari- as’ vice president. time air surveillance capabil- She also said she suspected A losing senatorial candidate ity, amphibious-air support the Liberals of being behind last week filed a quo warranto operations and weather reports questioning her citi- case before the Senate Elec- search radar and forward zenship. toral Tribunal seeking to un- looking infrared systems. seat Poe from the Senate by Poe, who leads the latest opin- questioning her citizenship. PH Navy’s newly acquired AW109 choppers “These new assets are mani- ion polls, said she had not yet Before that, personal attacks festations of our navy’s opti- spoken to Abad, but was open against Poe came out in a tab- mum readiness to perform to talking to Roxas because he The Philippine Navy chris- vard. He was replaced by loid, accusing her of being an its tasks and the ability to is a friend. tened two brand new armed Rear Admiral Caesar Taccad alcoholic who had undergone naval helicopters and two in the afternoon. adapt vis-a-vis the emergent “But that’s it. They tell the me- rehab. The news report also transport ships donated by operating environment. This dia first about the invitation,” Colonel Benifranco Rada, the said she was abusive to maids. Australia on Monday. special occasion likewise she said. Naval Chief Chaplain, led the signifies the assurance from Although she is unsure of run- The joint ceremony was led blessing of the ships, which Sought for comment, Abad your navy of renewed ning, Poe said she would de- by Flag Officer in Command was followed by the unveil- said: “I never said or did any- strength and vigor in accom- cide based on a platform of Vice Admiral Jesus Millan, ing of the vessels’ names and thing along that line. I have plishing our mandates,” Mil- government that she and her hours before he retired as the traditional smashing of always respected her choice, lan said. ⦿ advisers were preparing, and Navy chief, at the Navy Head- bottle of wine for good luck whichever way it goes.” her consultations with people. quarters along Roxas Boule- and safe voyage. Bottles of Roxas, the standard bearer for Senator Serge Osmena III said the Liberals, issued an invita- the LP would not be able to tion to Poe to be his running convince Poe to run with Roxas Binay: If you recall, I beat mate through a nationally tel- as she bent on seeking the evised morning talk show last presidency. He said the Presi- week. dent met Poe on five occa- Roxas in 2010 Until now, no meeting with sions, but was unable to con- inquirer.net Roxas has been scheduled, vince her to support a com- Poe said. (Continued on page 18) ed in the vice-presidential race in 2010, as an opponent. (Continued from page 1) He said Mr. Aquino’s choice of propriate cases. His trust in God remains,” Samson’s Roxas as the LP presidential INC CRISIS FAR FROM ... standard-bearer only high- statement said. lighted the differences be- Samson and his family were Executive Minister Eduardo tween Roxas and himself and expelled and detained after “allow the people to know that Manalo during a special the INC’s council of elders Jojo Binay is running for Presi- worship service said the INC suspected him of being dent.” congregation is now back to “Antonio Evangelista,” the normal. He said there would now be a blogger who have been clearer “comparison” between He also denied corruption writing about the alleged himself and Roxas in terms of political experience, compe- and other allegations questionable activities of tence and public service. hounding the INC and urged INC. members not to listen to Asked what advantage Roxas Samson said they were de- IMUS, —With President meaning yes) has ended,” he those who are fomenting would have over him, Binay tained in City. They Benigno Aquino III making told reporters in Cavite on Fri- discord. said: “You know the advantage managed to escape in the official his choice of Interior day where he went to attend there is that people will never Secretary Mar Roxas as his disaster-prevention programs But Samson said it is not guise of attending church. forget that I have beaten Secre- about maligning the religion desired successor, it seems in several towns while the rul- “Mr. Samson needs to speak tary Roxas!” but about criminal activities open season for Roxas now, ing Liberal Party (LP) was through his counsel because to which he wants justice particularly for the rival camp meeting at Club Filipino to Binay visited Dasmarin as, for the moment, the threat of Vice President Jejomar Bi- hear the President’s endorse- not only for the illegal de- Imus and Silang where he dis- on his life and well-being nay. ment. tributed campaign parapher- tention of his family but also nalia. He was accompanied by remains real and continues. Binay himself sneered at how “And today is the start of the the treatment of other min- his daughter, Sen. Nancy Binay, Despite this, however, he long it took for the President to serious examination of each isters and members. and his allies in the United Na- will not be silenced. He has confirm his choice of Roxas, candidate. What kind of experi- tionalist Alliance (UNA)— “This is not a schism. This is been removed from the calling it a long drawn-out dra- ence do they have? What have Buhay Rep. Lito Atienza, law- not a doctrinal issue. This is Church but his devotion to ma (matagal na nagda-drama they shown in terms of capa- yer Harry Roque and actress- drama). bility?” he said. an issue of the frailty and in God and his faith are un- turned-politician Alma More- some instances criminal be- shaken,” the statement read. “Today is the day that all the Binay also seemed to relish havior of persons, whom we ⦿ pahele-hele (saying no but having Roxas, whom he defeat- (Continued on page 6) will later identify in the ap-

AUGUST 2015 4 Waves Filipinos Making News EDITORIAL TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] A Test of Integrity and Faith COUNTERPOINT The 100 year old Philippine religious institution called Tenny F. Soriano the “Iglesia ni Kristo”, or Church of Christ, is under siege. Its foundation shaken by allegations of corruption partic- ularly among the ranks of its highest body called the “Sanggunian“, a 12-man governing body led by its execu- NANNY NATION tive head Eduardo Manalo, the titular head of the INC The new executive director Do you think many of our Speaking of the community, Church. of Kapisanan Philippine nannies will end up one for Filipino-Canadians lost a Centre for the Arts and Cul- the rest of their lives? No, “giant of a leader and pio- Since its establishment in 1914 by the late Felix Manalo, ture, Ms. Nicole Cajucom many of them eventually neer” in the person of Ms. a former Catholic who at one time embraced Atheism, struck an old familiar strain move up the ladder of suc- Concepcion “Mama Ching” there has been no tint nor hint of scandal nor conflict that almost always describe cess once they amassed Quejas who passed away within the influential religious organization until last Filipinos or overseas Pi- enough savings or capital. last July 21at the age of 91. month when the mother of Eduardo Manalo, Cristina noys. “Tenny” Manalo, and two of his siblings, went to social Over the years, the word Mama Ching, a lawyer and In a blog dated July 24, nanny has become synony- teacher by profession, was a media declaring their lives are in danger. 2015, she lamented a Cana- mous with a Filipino or Fili- long-time president of the On the other hand, an alleged abduction of 10 INC Minis- dian tabloid’s misconcep- pina. It can only mean that Kalayaan Cultural Commu- ters was also revealed, allegedly to silence them on their tion that implies Pinoys are either we are too good and nity Center (KCCC) based in knowledge of wrongdoings at the higher echelons of the better known as nannies or caring in the caregiving Missassauga. nurses (please see page 12 business that they are con- Church. Mama Ching will certainly for complete blog). stantly in great demand leave a big void in the Fil- A former editor of the INC’s official publication, the worldwide or people put She said the headline of the Can community for a long, “Pasugo”, also alleged on luxurious lifestyles of some of their trust and the lives of article titled, “Filipino Cen- long time because of her their children and elders in the “sanggunian” members. tre helps youth reach high- dedicated and unselfish Filipino nannies. Among them the misuse of funds, the INC’s fleet of air- er” is incredibly conde- community volunteer work. scending to careers that are The same is true in other craft, among them an Air Bus jetliner, and other assets. She will be remembered as complex, important and so professional fields. The an “institution whose tem- There were also alleged extortion activities conducted connected to the Filipino main reason is that we can plate in community service by some members involving some local government offi- community. To imply that communicate in fluent Eng- and volunteerism” is un- cials who were asked to “donate “money in exchange for being a nurse or a caregiver lish, we Pinoys are ade- matched. the church support during elections. is less than other career quately if not well educated options is disrespectful and and most of all our We bid Mama Ching a fond The INC has a total of 1.3 million qualified voters whose ignorant. “malasakit” or dedication farewell! turnout during polls averages 68-percent. for work at all levels. I can understand Ms. Caju- ****** The INC is known for its solid and united vote supporting com’s frustration. It is not But what the heck, let peo- anybody endorse by its INC head. aiming for “stars” that we ple have this kind of mind- encourage our young peo- set about us, they can even The 2016 presidential elec- During presidential elections, candidates make a beeline ple to do but to motivate or call us a “nanny nation”. tions in the is to the INC headquarters to solicit their support. inspire them to choose their But whether a caregiver or heating up with nine months more to go. They are also influential in business, the military and in career paths whether it be a a businessman, Pinoys do it caregiver, a nurse, a dentist, with excellence, no more no almost all facets of Philippine life. Already, it’s promising to an engineer or scientist. less, and our work ethics is become a slambang affair or definitely incomparable and How this church crisis will affect the integrity of the Sad to say, a few of us Filipi- a free for all. unmatched. membership of the Iglesia ni Cristo in the coming years, nos are mired in the think- only the church's hierarchy can tell. Officially, it’s Mar Roxas vs. ing that a dentistry or nurs- The Kapisanan, whose work Binay but in the coming Will there be reforms forthcoming? Or, will there be a ing degree can be the easy mainly focuses on the days, Senator Grace Poe is purge of what the INC leadership perceived as "bad eggs" and economically reward- youth, can create a big im- expected to join the fray. or troublemakers in the religious group. ing ticket. This school of pact on the community at thought had unwittingly large in debunking this mis- Waiting in the wings are But certainly, this current challenge to the INC will have created a “bandwagon ef- conception about Filipinos. former Senator Panfilo Lac- lasting impact on the INC as the country's third largest fect” among Filipino- son, Davao mayor Rodrigo Their varied programs and religious denomination, next only to Islam and Catholi- Canadians particularly Duterte and Senator Miriam projects aimed at awaken- cism. those in North America. Defensor. ing the consciousness of But one thing is sure, the INC has been swept with the Many Filipino professionals young Fil-Cans about their So it could either be a three- changing times where materialism and the need to sus- end up being a nanny or heritage is a big step to- way contest or a “labo’labo tain its momentum and finances clash with its age-old caregiver for convenience, wards erasing this wrong matira matibay “. beliefs and traditions. for the primary reason of mindset about career paths Here’s how they stack up: earning their legal status in of our kababayans. Mar Roxas has the logistics And this where, we believe, the root of the problems lies. a given country like Canada. ******* (Continued on page 7)

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Philippine election 2016: WAVES FROM HOME Staying on the course or charting change Diego Ojano Franco Ten months to go before the is now an anemic word in this moral? ” We have so far come in the barrel),” it is up to us to of voters in this period. The elections, the spinmeisters of sense) our leaders? to this? really correct our unmindful dwindling partisan and jaded politicians are already busy at politics. of the old and the aggressive- Former Chief Justice Reynato In his book, Where Have All work and all agog in fiesta- ly angry but caring and opti- Puno is currently touring the The Leaders Gone? (Scribner, We, the voting population mode while merrily marching mistic growing new breed of country “talking the walk” to 2007), Lee Iaccoca, the leg- must now lead and show the on their way to the banks as young voters who are very point this out. In a forum on endary CEO in the American way to those pretenders to they out-create and out- much into the activism of the constitutional reforms in Ba- automobile industry, suc- leadership. We. Not them. If conjure each other for the social media. We have hope. guio City recently, he admon- cinctly asked: “Am I the only the tsunamis created by the political tsunamis now ished the apparent dictation guy in this country who’s fed masters of spin finally inun- In the midst of the noise of shamelessly gathering speed, by political think-tanks for up with what’s happening? date us come election day, we political counter-information strength and height that bat- the peoples’ choice of who Where… is outrage? We shall still be survivors in this we must dwell on the most ter everyday consciousness would lead them. “Do not should be screaming bloody “Russian roulette-of sort” pol- basic and simplest criteria on and even dreams purposely swallow every bit of infor- murder. We’ve got a gang of itics. Good or bad, we are all electing our leaders from Jose to make zombies of the voting mation that is brought up by clueless bozos steering our in the same boat and the Wright Diokno, a stalwart and herd when they beehive for politicians in the run-up to ship of state right over the same Republic. sterling example of a true the polling precincts on May the 2016 elections,” he said in cliff, we’ve got corporate statesman who said: “We 9, 2016. Continuity or change? With the gathering of religious and gangsters stealing us blind, must view public office as a the scale of disparity between Obviously orchestrated black, civil society leaders as report- and we can’t even clean up way to serve the people not to the rich and the poor widen- white, yellow, orange, red and ed in the news (Philippine after a hurricane much less profit at their expense.” ing, the measure of poverty the rest-of-the-rainbow- Daily INQUIRER, August 10). build a hybrid car. But instead bottoming still and corrup- The month of August in Phil- spectrum political propagan- of getting mad, everyone sits The crucial issue is about con- tion increasingly scandalous ippine history was the month da (pa-pogi or the good re- around and nods their heads tinuity and change in our poli- in magnitude in every admin- of social and political unrest port or the pa-pangit of mis- when the politicians say, ‘Stay tics. We have been “freely” istration ? “Aba eh, bomoto ka in this country. The Philippine information, disinformation, the course.’” Need we say electing our government offi- na ng tama” (Vote right!). Revolution led by Andres deconstruction, demolition more? cials from up in the national Then and now, we see and Bonifacio began in August whatsoever) are cresting dai- down to the local levels since Yes indeed. Whether the feel no real independence and 1896 and the capture of Ma- ly on such levels that would the 1940s and what we al- course and bone of conten- progress. Jose saw it nila which started the Philip- drive even Marshall MacLu- ways get were some loose tion in the 2016 elections is centuries ago: ” There is, then, pine-American War happened han (remember “the medium change, some loose brains the “daan, iskinita, alley, in the Philippines, a progress in August 1898. Senator Be- is the message”) to forced and some shades of shame. pathwalk, highway or ex- of the individual, but there is nigno Aquino was assassinat- dementia. Now we are currently stuck in pressway na matuwid, kurba- no national progress,” he ed in August 1973. We really love our democratic the questions of “who stole da, baku-bako and always in wrote in a letter to Father We see this month the on- system but would we rather the most from government the process of construction, Vicente Garcia of the Ateneo slaught of the political war let the spin doctors eat the coffers; who is normal and rehabilitation, repair and Municipal de Manila in 1891. among the prominent con- cake in their tanks and think abnormal; who is a legit citi- whatsoever (thanks-no- We sense an inter-generation for us when we choose (elect zen and who is moral and im- thanks to pork PDAF and DAP (Continued on page 8)

AUGUST 2015 6 Waves Filipinos Making News Manila Feedback TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] New Navy chief says Phl better off PNP chief: Police offic- today despite China's posturing ers should not be at By Alexis Romero (philstar.com) the police station from employing our assets to By Ryan Chua, ABS-CBN News assert sovereignty over our waters,” he added. Senator Poe praises Marquez for his vision New assets Hours before Taccad’s assump- tion, the Navy christened the two ships donated by Australia and blessed the two AW109 helicopters it acquired recently from an Anglo-Italian compa- ny. The blessing was held in a joint ceremony held in Naval Station Jose V. Andrada in Manila at around 8 a.m. PNP CHIEF Ricardo Marquez China also seized Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal in 2012, effectively Naval Chief Chaplain Col. barring Filipino fishermen from entering what used to be their tradi- Benifranco Rada administered MANILA - The new chief of of the PNP Criminal Investi- tional fishing area. PHILSTAR File photo the blessing of the ships, which the Philippine National Po- gation and Detection Group was followed by the unveiling lice (PNP) vowed not to re- said the police leadership MANILA, Philippines - Despite strips, radar systems and mili- of the vessels’ names and the tire until he sees police offic- was "surprised" by a news China’s aggressiveness in the tary barracks. traditional smashing of wine ers patrolling every street in report of a 46-percent in- South China Sea, newly in- bottle for good luck and safe China also seized Panatag the country. crease in crimes since last stalled Navy chief Rear Adm. travel. Champagne was also (Scarborough) Shoal in 2012, year. Caesar Taccad believes the poured to the nose of the heli- In his first appearance before effectively barring Filipino Philippines is in better position copters. the Senate's committee on "That actually triggered the fishermen from entering what now because it has open com- public order as police chief, PNP to investigate the mat- used to be their traditional The two Landing Craft Heavy munication lines with the Director General Ricardo ter," he said. fishing area. vessels were renamed as Bar- Asian superpower. Marquez made police visibil- kong Republika ng Pilipinas Based on the PNP's records, Taccad, nonetheless, said he ity a key part of his vision for When asked he is threatened (BRP) Ivatan and Batak after does not see any expansion Magalong said there was a by China’s military build-up, ethnic groups of Palawan and the PNP. from China. 1.7-percent decrease in the Taccad said: “Are you threat- . The two former ships "Dapat ang pulis, wala sa po- crime volume from the first ened with the current situation “They have been there for a of the Royal Australian Navy lice station. Dapat nasa lan- semester of 2014 to the same considering that it's much long time and they are guard- used to be known as HMAS sangan, dapat kumakatok sa period this year. heated before?” ing what they think is their Tarakan and Brunei. bahay ng complainants at interest in the South China Sea. PNP NEEDS, PLANS “I think we are in a better posi- “The addition of these vessels witnesses (Police should not No expansion is happening. tion now. We are communi- translates into the boosting of During Thursday's hearing, They are just pursuing their be at the police stations. cating with China and more or the capability of the Philippine interest,” he added. They should be in the streets. Marquez also enumerated less not as threatened as be- Navy to transport personnel, They should be knocking on the PNP's needs such as new fore. You know what they are When asked how they would equipment and aid during hu- the doors of complainants equipment and facilities, and trying to do and we try to respond to urgent situations in manitarian assistance and dis- and witnesses)," Marquez detailed his vision for the maintain more or less a peace- the South China Sea given their aster relief operations,” Navy said at the start of the com- police force. ful coexistence or settlement of limited capability, Taccad cited public affairs chief Commander mittee hearing on Thursday. whatever issue we have,” he the need to upgrade their capa- Lued Lincuna said. Aside from new pistols and added. bilities. Marquez later told reporters patrol jeeps, Marquez said The two AW-109 helicopters, the PNP needs to construct China recently embarked on a “The mission of the Philippine meanwhile, were manufac- that to improve police visibil- massive reclamation program Navy or the armed forces is to tured by Anglo-Italian firm ity, he has instructed police new police stations on their in seven South China Sea reefs protect sovereignty and with AgustaWestland. They are units in the National Capital own land. Some 800 out of also being by the Philippines. It our limited resources, we need armed with caliber 50 machine Region to deploy officers on 1,766 stations, he said, are is now constructing structures to cover or patrol our seas in gun and 2.75-inch rockets and the ground based on a patrol "squatting" in government in Panganiban (Mischief), Za- order to ensure or to impose is capable of maritime air sur- plan. He said the PNP has offices. mora (Subi), Kagitingan (Fiery that we have sovereignty over veillance and amphibious air published a manual on how He said the PNP also plans to Cross), Kennan (Chigua), Ma- this seas,” the Navy chief said. support. to go about it. bini (Johnson South), Burgos have medium-sized aircraft “We come up with acquisitions The Navy has acquired a total (Gaven) and Calderon "The instruction is I just for rescue missions and dis- of needed firepower, addition- five AW-109 Power helicopters (Cuarteron) Reefs. want to see very, very few aster response. al firepower for us to be able to from AgustaWestland for personnel at the police sta- To address the PNP's person- Officials believe China is build- more or less deter any naval P1.35 billion. ⦿ tion," he said. ing artificial islands with air- force that would try to stop us nel shortage, Marquez pro- Marquez said he has no time- posed that even applicants (Continued from page 1) seed money from the Al- It is currently holding at table for implementing his who do not have college de- Qaeda. least seven hostages, ac- plan to increase police visi- grees be allowed to enter the BEHEADING IN JOLO cording to the military. bility. But he added, "Hindi police force, and that there The group often resorts to ako magre-retire hangga't be a mechanism to help them kidnappings for ransom, The group has also been finish their studies while in Jolo island on the country’s nagagawa ko 'yan (I won’t targeting foreigners when blamed for the worst terror the service. southwestern tip is a known retire until I am able to possible. It has beheaded attacks in the country, in- achieve that)." hideout of the Abu Sayyaf, a Marquez also told the com- several of its captives in- cluding the firebombing of a loose band of several hun- Asked why increasing police mittee about the PNP's need cluding American Guillermo ferry off Manila bay in 2004 dred armed men that was visibility was not done in the for a separate department Sobero in 2001. that killed over 100 people. founded in the 1990s with past, Marquez replied, "Let that would focus on procur- ⦿ us ask them. Let us ask the ing new equipment to ease (Continued from page 3) roles in the present admin- Mon Ilagan, UNA spokesper- previous chief PNP." the burden of the bids and awards committee, and a istration,” said Binay’s spokes- son, called on Roxas to resign CRIME RATE BINAY:... I BEAT ROXAS ... person Rico Quicho. as interior secretary “so he permanent anti-drug unit as no. would not be able to use in his At the hearing, committee opposed to ad hoc task forc- ‘Petty and vindictive’ favor the resources and ma- Binay’s spokespersons similar- chair Senator Grace Poe es. “Truth be told, Roxas simply chinery of the government.” ly pounced on Roxas now that asked police officials about did not get things done to up- "Provide us your wish list, he is a declared presidential “Let us look back at his dismal the country's crime rate and lift the lives of our people. para kahit man lang ilan lang candidate. performance in the three agen- whether it is going up and Worse, he is petty and vindic- doon maibigay natin (so that cies under him. The records down, citing conflicting re- “No amount of praise can tive,” he said in a statement we could provide even just a will speak for his incompe- ports. change the fact that Secretary released ahead of the Presi- (Continued on page 19) Roxas desperately failed in his dent’s announcement. Director Benjamin Magalong (Continued on page 8)

AUGUST 2015 7 Waves Filipinos Making News NEWS TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] (Continued from page 1) dent Jejomar Binay. Sto. Niño de venerated in MAR vs Roxas … vs POE? Efforts to make her a running mate of Mar Roxas is still continuing but Pasig River procession so far, Senator Poe has not made her to run for the senate. political plans clear. By Leslie Ann Aquino | Manila Bulletin Earlier, a disqualification case was But chances are, reports are saying, also slammed against senator Poe she is certain to run as President based on her alleged lack of residen- with Senator Chiz Escudero as her cy prior to her filing of candidacy. running mate. Both cases were filed at the Com- The Roxas camp, meanwhile, is mission of Elections. seeking an alternate candidate for It is widely believed that the case vice president in case senator Poe are aimed at preventing Senator Poe declines the offer to run as VP to from seeking the presidency in the Mar Roxas. coming May 2016 elections. Vilma Santos, governor of Surveys showed that the senator is province, is being wooed to run as leading the race against her con- VP of Roxas. ⦿ tenders - Mar Roxas and vice presi-

(Continued from page 4) His advantage: his nationwide net- work including that of his fraternity COUNTERPOINT: NANNY NATION brods and the Boy Scout movement FROM CEBU TO MANILA – The Sto. Niño de Cebu (right) is taken on a fluvial proces- are battle-tested as proven by his sion on the Pasig River from Manila to as part of the 450th Kaplag Manila- and the money being the admin- victory over Roxas in 2010. Tour. (John Jerome Ganzon) istration candidate and therefore, all This early, political pundits consider the resources of the government The pilgrim image of the centuries- because they are breathing… there Binay as “damaged goods “. old Sto. Nin o de Cebu led the fluvial are people breathing but they are puts him at an advantage. His hand- procession along the Pasig River not really living because they live icap: he lags behind in surveys, +Grace Poe is popular and recently yesterday escorted by priests from their life away from God,” he said. perceived as not pro-masses and leads surveys among presidentia- the Order of St. Augustine and many lacks the “common touch”. But still bles but lately, she is being por- “I hope we become like Jesus who devotees. The image holds a relic of what is unseen is his hard work and trayed as stubborn, indecisive and remained a child by following what- the dress of the original image cur- dedication as a public servant plus, gullible, negative traits for one as- ever is the will of His father,” added rently housed at the Basilica del Sto. he is untainted by scandal and his piring for the highest post in the Malicdem. Nin o Cebu. “Mr. Clean” image can be his asset. land. ENVIRONMENT Fr. Harold Rentoria, the head of the Binay leads in surveys until allega- Her dilly-dallying on whether to run subcommission on Cultural Heritage An environmental message was also tions of massive corruption, among as president or accept the vice pres- of the National Commission for Cul- part of yesterday’s fluvial proces- them kickbacks at Makati, did dam- ident candidacy for Roxas makes ture and the Arts who was with the sion. “The message of Sto. Nino is to age in his campaign. There is also her a flip-flopping personality. procession, said the image is being take care of the environment which the fear of a Marcos-type dynasty Her close association with senator brought to different parts of the is stated in the Laudato Si. We with his daughters ,Nancy who is a Chiz Escudero, who is perceived as country in a pilgrimage to remind would like to support that with a senator, Abigail as a congresswom- her “Rasputin” (the Russian monk/ Catholics of the need to deepen fluvial procession which is a call for an and son Junjun. adviser who influenced the Czar and their faith. each one, not just the government. He was considered a shoo-in until Czarina of Russia), made people Orderliness is next to godliness. “The Sto. Nin o is the symbol of our revelations of his alleged hidden think she could be manipulated if Taking care of the environment is a Catholic faith. Every time we see the wealth surfaced plus, the freezing of she becomes president. ⦿ duty and responsibility of each one image, we are reminded of our faith. his 200 or more bank accounts. of us,” Rentoria said. As Catholics and Christians, we need to deepen our faith and not just fo- The pilgrim image of the Sto. Nin o cus on the external,” he said in an arrived in Manila last Friday and interview at the Manila Cathedral, was venerated at the San Agustin where the Mass was held before the Church, and on Saturday evening at procession. the Manila Cathedral. Rentoria said the Child Jesus should The pilgrim visit and fluvial proces- move the people to reflect about sion is part of the 450th anniversary their life. of the finding of the sacred image on April 28, 1565 by the Order of St. HOMILY Augustine in 1565. Faith was also the focus of the homi- The image, brought to the Philip- ly of Fr. Reggie Malicdem, rector of pines by Ferdinand Magellan in the Manila Cathedral. In his homily, 1521, was given as a gift to Rajah he lamented how some people tend Humabon and his wife, Amihan, to be more interested in other who were converted to the Chris- things such as shopping and gossip tian faith. The image was discovered rather than going to church and lis- by Juan Camus, one of Miguel Lopez tening to the homily of a priest. de Legazpi’s soldiers, in a partially “One cannot be said to be living just burned hut. ⦿

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(Continued from page 5) in the provinces of Luzon, most importantly should be On a personal note, we ask for growth and situations. But Visayas and of course his Min- asked from among the said the indulgence of our Waves our dreams and memories WAVES FROM HOME ~~~ danao by his talk and stand contenders: Mamasapano and readers for a tiny bit of an- have remained where we garnering survey points along the SAF 44; the nouncement here to call the started in the NMPC where tenders for the presidency. the paths he walked by. Basic Law; the P80 billion attention of former National we once toiled, played, sang, Now officially named by the “Yolanda” fund; PDAF and Media Production Center laughed, fell in love and Senator Miriam Defensor San- President, Mar Roxas was DAP or whatever reincarna- (NMPC) employees from forged friendships that lasted. tiago continues to be the dar- suddenly in his muscle- tion the pork barrel inserted 1975 to 1985. You see, many ling of the million “likes” in We call on them now for a flexing and political “push- itself in the P3 trillion 2016 of them read Waves News on- the internet hub and social Grand Reunion on February up” exercises to start sparring National Budget and yes, be- line. media and grows stronger in 28, 2016 in Manila to be able and exchanging jabs with Vice fore we forget, the public rail- health and mental ferocity That was a time of the Age of to meet again, rekindle ties President Jejomar Binay who way transit (MRT) mess as she just cannot be dislodged Aquarius when many of us and reminisce on those days has long been in the running disastrously operated and from the Top 5. who were young worked with when we were young as the and despite the complex dem- ran. bursting energy, intellectual brave and the best of the olition jobs is still up in the With the dynamics of Philip- Of course the central themes sharpness, creativity and NMPC family. Our Waves Edi- ratings game. pine politics and the of injustices, bridging the rich skills in the fields of media tor Tenny Soriano and Man- backroom horse-trading that By the Grace of Poe, the Sena- -and-poor gap, healthcare, the production, communications, aging Director Myrna Soriano makes the country more fun tor was thrust in the limelight indigenous people’s welfare, community relations, man- were part of that generation because of more money further as a leading star in the criminality, graft and corrup- agement and administration. of media-honed batch that are changing hands come election firmament of politics-biz, a tion and good governance and It was an outfit where we keen on looking back to time in this system of ours, target of a disqualification other vital social concerns built our dreams and charted where we once belonged. the likes of Senators Bong- case recently and speculative cannot be sidetracked but individual paths and sharp- bong Marcos and Panfilo Lac- We have a Facebook page the “teleserye-like tsismis politicians are wont to wax ened specialties in our re- son are hovering and close at NMPC 2016 where you can (gossip)” and we expect more time-tested eloquent mother- spective professions. hand and might pop up in the get in contact with and updat- to come her way. hood statements and OPMs political ring before anyone ed with Ms. Nori Sagun at the (oh promise me) on these Dvao City Mayor Rodrigo says “Time is up.” helm on the preparations for during this period and we Many have stayed and many Duterte from just a that memorable moment in That would be a real “Thrilla expect noses sticking out have pursued other career “brown” (as in brawn) has our lives. in Manila” in the days to longer from their faces every directions here in our native become a dark horse and come. But the Filipino voters, time they speak to the masses shores and out into far cor- Come home to old familiar gathering speed in the presi- the old and the young should if we believe in Pinocchio. ners of the world in the places, undiminished dreams dential race track and enjoy- not be lost and focus their course of personal callings and memories and the sounds ing a surprising show of force * * * minds on the real issues that and challenges of individual of those years. ⦿

(Continued from page 6) comed his appointment as In her opening statement, kind of leader the police important)," she told report- PNP chief. Her attitude to- Poe said Marquez's appoint- force needs. ers. PNP CHIEF: Police Officers... wards Marquez was vastly ment marks the start of "the "He has a vision for the insti- Poe said more hearings will different from her stance restoration of the trust and tution. Hindi lang mga plano. be held to assess how the few of them)," said Senator against Marquez's predeces- confidence accorded to the Nakakasagot siya sa mga legislature can help the PNP JV Ejercito. sor, Alan Purisima, whom she PNP and the restoration of tanong natin, at importante meet its needs, particularly recommended charged for the PNP's integrity." PRAISES FROM POE 'yon (He does not just have in increasing its personnel the botched January 25 oper- Poe also praised Marquez for plans. He was able to answer and upgrading its equipment. Marquez made a good im- ation in Mamasapano, Magu- his plans, saying he is the all our questions, and that’s ⦿ pression on Poe, who wel- indanao.

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Fluvial Parade By : Paeng Nebres ( BCCA President ) On September 19, 2015 ( Saturday ) is the Feast Day of our Lady of Penafrancia, the Patroness of the in the Philippines. The Devotees of the Virgin of Penafrancia of the Bicol Canada Communi- ty Association ( BCCA ) together with the Organizers of the 9 Day House to House Novena are hosting the celebration beginning with the tradition- al Fluvial Parade at the Bluffers Park Lake at Brimley Rd. in Scar- borough, Ontario ( by the Lake ) and an evening Mass Celebration at the Our Lady of Assumption Church at 2565 Bathurst St. , Toronto.

DETAILS OF THE FEAST DAY CELEBRATION: SEPTEMBER 19, 2015 ( SATURDAY ) MORNING CELEBRATION AT THE BLUFFERS PARK & MARINA EVENING CELEBRATION AT THE LADY OF ASSUMPTION CHURCH at Brimley Rd. South ( by the Lake ) at 2565 Bathurst St. Toronto. 8:30 AM – Assembly for the procession of the Virgin to the Dock at the Bluff- 6:45 PM - Starts with a procession of the Virgin of Penafrancia around the ers Park Marina where the Fluvial Parade will start. ( Eastside of the Bluffers church yard. Park Marina ) 7:10 PM - Con-Celebrated Holy Mass with the Our Lady of Penafrancia Choir 9:30 AM - PROCESSION TO THE DOCK STARTS

10:00 TO 11:30 AM - FLUVIAL PARADE ON THE LAKE

Devotions will be celebrated at the park after the Fluvial Parade. After the Holy Mass a Fiesta/Celebration will follow at the Church Hall. Pot Luck lunch ( picnic ) at the Park will follow after the Devotions. Kumustahan, Karakanan, Baraylihan asin Kaogmahan sa Kapistahan para “ Viva La Virgen “. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Bobby and Lorna Achacon — Tel # 416 265- 2085 Toti and Naty Gutierrez — Tel # 416 751-9437 Felix and Mayette Reyes — Tel # 905 896-4958 Paeng Nebres — Tel # 416 618-1362

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The officers and members of the Order of the [email protected]; Sir Mauro Calaguio, Jr., Knights of Rizal (OKOR) throughout the world KCR,, Tel. 416-833-8428; and Sir Jaime Marasi- will be coming to Ontario province in Canada, to gan, KGOR,647-868-8578. attend the 5th Regional Conference slated on October 9 to October 11, 2015, at the Sheraton Meanwhile, Sir Mario Alpuerto,KCR, the past Ri- Parkway Toronto North Hotel Highway 7, Mark- zal Toronto Chapter commander and the chair- ham, Ontario, Canada. man of the souvenir program and solicitation Marco Mendicino (right) poses with Sir Romulo (Romy) Sinajon, KGOR, the past chap- committee, is appealing to businessmen in Cana- PCCC board directors Pepito Torralba da to support the OKOR Canada Region by put- and Joseph Franco ter commander of the OKOR Brampton Chapter, is the overall convention chairman who is being ting-up an advertisement in the souvenir pro- assisted by Sir Mauro Calaguio, Jr., KCR, as the co- gram and/or to sponsor the Order of the Knights chairman of the international Rizal assembly. of Rizal Canada Region Conference. He can be The welcoming line of Marco includes contacted at Tel. 416-732 4751. Sir Joe Damasco, TDSB School Trustee Jennifer Arp, Sinajon who is a doctor of medicine, said that the KGOR, a member of the board of directors of the PCCC Chairman Rolly Mangante, law- event will be highlighted by the holding of Philippine Press Club - Ontario, and OKOR Cana- yer and loyal Filipino Liberal Party sup- the15th commanders ball. da Region can also assist prospective advertisers porter Rafael Fabregas. Sir Jaime Marasigan, KGOR, the incumbent OKOR and sponsors. His contact number is Tel. 647-717 Regional Commander, Canada Region, will head -3461. (St. Jamestown News Service) - DO/RAZ the welcoming group together with Sir Ed Prillo, the Rizal Canada Region Deputy Regional Com- Culture Philippines mander; Sirs George Poblete, KGCR and Lapulapu of Ontario Canada, KGCR, both past Canada Rizal Regional Commanders. On Culture Philippines of Ontario at the Yucatan, hand to support them, are the Canada OKOR re- Mexico Folklore Festival where they received a gional and chapter officers and their strong mem- standing ovation on their performances. CPO’s berships. Vanessa Rondeau was awarded the best Fe- For more information about the Order of the male Dancer by the organizers. Knights of Rizal Canada Region to kindly get in touch with Sir Romulo (Romy)Sinajon, KGOR, at CPO will be performing at the “Taste of Ma- Tel.905-794-3705, Email: nila” this Saturday, August 22, 2015.

LOLA, MAMA, Betisenian Canada 2015 GLORIA is 87

Gloria Manilay Mendoza, matriarch of the Mendoza fam- Officers and friends of Betisenian Canada 2015 gathered to celebrate the feast of day St. James the Apostle, ily, celebrated her 87th birthday on August 15. patron of Betis, .

In a first, former residents of Libon, in the Bicol region come together to celebrate the feast of patron St. James the Greater at the Scarborough Bluffs in Scarborough, Ontario on July 25. (Emman Seva)

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Mrs. Maria “Nen” Fojas Figueroa celebrated her 100th birthday with a memorable family and friends gathering at Windsor, July 25. Mrs.Nilda F.Ramos hosted the lively get together which served also as a reun- ion among friends and relatives of the celebrant. Mrs.Figueroa is predeceased by her late husband Dr.Augusto Figueroa Sr. Her children are: Dr.Augusto Figueroa Jr. Marianita F.Ong, Myrna Delino, Ma- rissa McChristie, Marrilyn Villacorta, Ausberto (deceased), Nilda and Arnold. Her in laws are Josie Dado Figueroa, Luisito Ong (deceased), Pepito Delino, Doug McChristie, Bert Villacorta, Lucille Figueroa, Alex Ramos and Odette Fi- gueroa. Mrs. Figueroa hails from Amaya, Tanza, Cavite.

FILCORE’s Ms. Caregiver Pageant TWIN CELEBRATION

Winners: Beth Advincula - 2nd Runner Up, Mary Joy Guilab - 1st Runner Up, and Rhea Suarez - 2015 Ms. Caregiver.

Chito Yorro and Felix “Ding” Bautista were honorees at a dinner hosted by close friends and colleagues last Aug 10. In photo are: Minnie Lucas, Nayds & Philip Pua, Chelle Yorro, Myrna & Tenny Soriano and Henry Tacorda. Chito celebrated his birthday while Ding recently returned to the fold of his friends after a long hiatus. Photo courtesy of Minnie Lucas

Candidates: Rhea Suares from Initao, , Beth Advincula from San Agustin, , Hergen Silvano from Bacolod City, Mayla Manata from Gumaca, Quezon, Maria Dina Romano from Albay, Anna Liza Pidlaoan from Bayambang, , and Mary Joy Guilab from , City. PHOTOS BY ARIEL RA- MOS

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Tela welcomes fashion enthusiasts in Toronto with a dinner, fashion exhibit and runway show highlighting the indigenous and eco- friendly materials and designs that promote the Philippines ethno- cultural mosaic. The creations of six designers from the Philippines will be featured. The use of Philippine indigenous materials and fab- rics, such as Mindanao silk (from worm cocoon), coconut, oyster shells , tinalak and many more will surely put the audience in awe. The event will be capped with fun dance night celebration. Waves News had the chance to talk to three designers who painstak- ingly done research and continue to study the patterns and materials used by the tribes of Mindanao. Some of the designs that will be showcased interweaves old traditions and new fashion trends. A cre- ative fusion. Now these designers. engaging our beautiful local models , are ready to share the Mindanao-inspired creations not only to Toronto, but to the world! With their innate passion for fashion, Tela designers truly exemplify Filipinos Making Waves! (mt)

Tele Mindanao North American tour organizer Joseph Espadilla with two of the featured designers, Boogie Musni Rivera and Benjie Manuel. PHOTO BY WAVES

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PARADE OF FIESTAS published on the Kapisanan blog on Friday, July 24, 2015

The Philippine Independence Day ment District. The participants will On Thursday, July 23, 2015, Ka- Council, led by Norma Carpio, PIDC converge from David Pecaut Square pisanan was featured in an article in President, is featuring authentic and the parade goes westbound to the Metro News. We are thrilled costumes direct from the Philip- King Street going south on John that an article in a paper that reach- pines in the Community Parade of Street, then turning right on Front es thousands of Toronto readers is Fiestas, which is the culmination of Street West, left on Simcoe Street able to bring visibility to the work the Mabuhay Philippines Festival going north, left on Wellington that our organization is doing. this summer. The colourful parade Street and will end back to David However, this article has also elicit- will be held at the David Pecaut Pecaut Square. ed negative responses from our Square, 215 King Street West, slated The Philippine Heritage Band with community, and these feelings and on Sunday, August 30th, 2015 at Banda Pilipino will lead the parade opinions are justified and need to be 3:00pm. followed by the seven Fiestas, Filipi- brought to light. Proudly supported by Celebrate On- no community groups & personali- I was initially excited by the cover- tario, presented by the Toronto Do- ties and over 30 participating asso- age, because a small organization above is not representative of Ka- minion Bank, and WFG, this event ciations are joining the fanfare, such like ours often goes unnoticed. In pisanan, an organization that is highlights 7 Popular Fiestas of the as Zamboanga Hermosa, Isabela my excitement, however, I over- open to everyone's diverse interests Philippines that spectators do not Cultural Association, Filipino Renal looked misquotes that have been and perspectives. want to miss. PIDC will bring to life Nurses Association of Ontario misconstrued to fulfill a journalist’s Through our programming, includ- Community Parade of Fiestas such (FRNAO), Fil-Core, Filipino Womens angle. as Sinulog, Moriones, Dinagyang, Club, Dr. Christine Gamo, Camarines ing Clutch and Navigation, youth are In my conversation with Metro, I Maskara, Panagbenga, Kaamulan, Norte Association Canada-Ontario not told to “reach higher”, but ra- spoke from a very personal and vul- and Flores de Mayo. Choreo- (CNAC-O) with the Thorncliffe/ ther, are encouraged to explore the nerable place in which Filipinos graphed by the famous Raymundo Overlea Baby Boomers, Halton Bas- possibilities that our community has working as caregivers and nurses Villanueva ketball Team, to offer and open new doors that were not relatable to my own inter- with costumes Lemerinhon may not be immediately visible. And ests as a teenager. My mother created by the Canadian Asso- ultimately, it boils down to inspiring worked as a caregiver for many renowned de- ciation, Sampa- youth to feel empowered to take years; I chose a different path and I signer Renee blenyos, Kaba- their lives in their own hands with had the privilege to do so because of Salud, Philip- baihang Ri- confidence and become leaders in the work my mother did. I’m trou- pine Ambassa- zalista, Knights their own right. bled and upset that my experience dor of Fashion of Rizal, San- I am disappointed that this article is has been used to describe the Filipi- and Toronto’s taguinians, and overshadowed by a divisive head- no community as a whole, which is Shanon Pa- many more. An line and angle that dismisses mem- unfair and insulting. maong, found- association bers of the Filipino-Canadian com- er of Fashion DINAGYANG with 10 mem- The headline in particular (“Filipino munity that are truly champions. It Institute of the Phil- by Fiesta Filipina Dance Troupe bers is designated centre helps youth reach higher”) is also distracts from the meaningful ippines. with a Muse. Each incredibly condescending to careers work that the youth at our centre Muse and its contingents will be that are complex, important and so Transport yourself and immerse in are doing. Moving forward, I hope judged accordingly and will win connected to the Filipino-Canadian the sights and sounds of authentic that the broader community at large cash money. community. To imply that being a Philippine street parades right here recognizes the value of nurses and nurse or a caregiver is less than oth- in Canada. Experience the annual If you would like more information nannies and that our own communi- er career options is disrespectful celebration held in different regions on how your group can be a part of ty members will continue to support and ignorant. of the Philippines like in Cebu, Ma- this unique event, please contact the each other in all and anything we rinduque, Baguio, Bacolod and Community Parade of Fiestas Chair- My words were twisted and taken aspire to be. more. Over 300 participants will person Ben Corpuz at 647-463- out of context, and being a repre- Nicole Cajucom || Executive Director partake in the parade along the 1048 or Vice-Chair, Carol Banez at sentative of our community, I need Kapisanan Philippine Centre for Arts streets in the heart of the Entertain- 416-453-9348. (ssl) to correct this, as that implication & Culture ⦿

(Continued from page 3) “It was Edgar Erice who gave Rizalito David one million to pursue the case POE HITS MAR... against Grace Poe. They call this tactic as “atake-hila” until Grace is forced to run as Mar’s VP. Liberal Party has al- mon ticket. ready talked to SET (Senate Electoral Also on Monday, Caloocan City con- Tribunal) members like (Loren) Le- gressman and Liberal Party spokesman garda, Pia (Cayetano), and others,” the Edgar Erice denied reports that he text message said. gave Rizalito David P1 million to pur- Erice said a Roxas-Poe tandem would sue the disqualification bid against Poe be the “perfect team” to continue the before the Senate Electoral Tribunal. reforms started by the Aquino admin- “You know, whoever is behind that text istration. message, his purpose is for Secretary Erice said there has been no meeting Mar and Senator Grace not to reach between Poe and Roxas since they met common ground, so I’m very sure that in the Palace with President Aquino. I’m not the one behind that because it’s been my long dream for them to be a “It would be unethical if we would talk PNB Global Remit CEO Manolo Acuna Arnaldo ( left) and SSS - Canada Representative tandem,” said Erice over radio dzMM. to other vice-presidential candidates if our talks with Senator Grace haven’t Roberto Roldan ( centre) posed with Talakayan Co- anchor May Cabrias ( right) and “I’ve never seen nor met Rizalito David came to a close,” Erice said. political commentator Tony A. San Juan ( standing) during a break at Talakayan Radio in my entire life,” he added. Filipino 1430 AM interview broadcast on August 8, 2015. M. Arnaldo discussed his “In God’s time, (Mar’s VP) will come,” On Monday morning, text messages company's remittance service and promotions to residents while R. Roldan explained he added. ⦿ SSS pension and benefits programs for new and old members. ( Photo by : Nelson Gal- circulated to members of the press vez) claiming that Erice was behind the suit.

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27 July 2015 – In support of with Developmental Disa- and District Association for OCAPDD is said to be the gle day. We thank the the Philippines’ National bilities numbering 1,100 the Mentally Retarded, the largest and longest-serving OCAPDD for the opportuni- Disability Prevention and individuals in the Ottawa- association of its kind in ty to give back to our host Rehabilitation Week, the Carleton area. “The Client Ottawa. Since 1956 and country through volunteer Philippine Embassy in Otta- Fund covers special needs with the help of volunteers, work for PDDs,” Ambassa- wa signed up for the Garlic such as education, training, the OCAPDD supports its dor Garcia stated. Project of the Ottawa- and clothing and Special clients practically in every Also on the same weekend, Carleton Association for Olympics programs. We aspect of life as they seek Embassy personnel deliv- Persons with Developmen- run 16 group homes, day work opportunities, secure ered mobile consular ser- tal Disabilities (OCAPDD) programs and support ser- living arrangements or deal vices to the Filipino commu- upon the initiative of Am- vices for, among others, 120 with daily tasks. nity in Montreal, including bassador Petronila P. Gar- PDDs living on their own,” “The Embassy’s volunteer Persons with Disabilities cia. Debbie Blasutti, OCAPDD work with the OCAPDD (PWDs) at the JIL Church on Coordinator of Volunteers, The 2015 Garlic Project heightened my team’s sensi- 24-25 July 2015. explained. kicked off with Embassy tivity to the many challeng- Photo Credit Christiane P. Mayo personnel and their de- Formerly called the Ottawa es faced by PDDs every sin- pendents as the first batch PH Ambassador Petronila Garcia of volunteers for the harvest season. Embassy personnel and their dependents spent the morning of 25 July 2015 at the Silver Spring Farm in Ottawa carefully lifting gar- lic from the ground with their bare hands. Energized by a cause, they cleared the assigned beds with time to spare for cleaning and sort- ing the harvest. The OCAPPD’s Garlic Project requires 6,000 hours to complete every year. Pro- ceeds from this major fund- raiser amounting to CAD 25,000 to 35,000 per year go to the Client Fund to cov- Clockwise: Embassy staff led by Amb. Garcia pull garlic from the ground; Embassy volunteers take pride in their harvest; Debbie Blasutti, er special needs of Persons OCAPDD’s Coordinator of Volunteers (first on the left) supervises the Embassy team and volunteers at the garlic harvest

(Continued from page 6) Binay and his camp began at- (LP) would make the endorse- Lacson said. Macapagal-Arroyo, said it will tacking the Aquino administra- ment, it will all be our end. That be a tight race between Roxas Erap’s choice BINAY:... I BEAT ROXAS ... tion last month after the Vice could be the kiss of death actu- and Binay in 2016. President failed to get support ally,” he said. Deposed President and Manila “With President Aquino’s en- tence,” Ilagan said in a phone from Mr. Aquino, a close friend Mayor Joseph Estrada told a Duterte said the Aquino govern- dorsement and the organized interview. and former ally, for his presi- press conference on Friday that ment has so many shortcomings political machinery of the Liber- dential bid. as of now he had no specific Quicho listed the blunders Rox- that an LP endorsement would al Party, it will be a very tight preference among the three as is supposed to have commit- ‘Kiss of death’ spell the defeat of a candidate. race,” Suarez, a Lakas-CMD presidential aspirants—Roxas, ted, including the remarks he member, said in a phone inter- Before he resigned from the “All of them (LP national candi- Binay and Sen. Grace Poe. made in Tacloban City right view. Cabinet, Binay had been saying dates), they will lose,” he told after Supertyphoon “Yolanda” “It depends. Grace Poe is my that he would continue to hope reporters after his speech. Suarez, a supporter of Binay, struck in 2013. goddaughter. VP Binay is my for Mr. Aquino’s support until earlier said Arroyo had given a He cited Justice Secretary Leila kumpadre, Mar is my former “Lest we forget, Secretary Roxas Election Day, even if it is secret tacit order for Lakas-CMD mem- de Lima’s “mishandling” of the Cabinet member and he per- told Mayor Alfred Romualdez and come-from-behind. bers to support Binay in 2016. National Bilibid and other pris- formed well,” Estrada said. that because of his surname, P- In Davao City, Mayor Rodrigo ons under the Bureau of Correc- He said Arroyo has no official Noy as an Aquino would never According to Estrada, he only Duterte, one of those being tout- tions and the Metro Rail Transit order yet but has asked the help him (Romualdez),” he said. had the “greater good of the ed as a presidential candidate as among examples of the Aqui- more than 1,000 Lakas-CMD majority” in mind. ‘Yellow hero’ or a vice-presidential running no government’s shortcomings. members to meet and provide mate for Roxas, could not be “The solution is to choose some- support to Binay whenever he Quicho said that despite that ‘Forgone conclusion’ reached for comment as of late one who will solve the problems visits their areas. incident being caught on cam- Friday afternoon as he was in Former Sen. said of the country. That is my ulti- era, Roxas is being hailed “a Suarez stressed, however, that Compostela Valley attending a Roxas was qualified to be Presi- mate decision—who can better yellow hero to succeed to the there is no formal alliance be- fiesta. dent given his education and serve the country,” he said. Aquino throne.” tween the Lakas-CMD and UNA. public service experience. But on July 3, Duterte said in a Estrada also disputed reports “If Mar is truly a doer, how He said that only Rep. speech at the 17th anniversary “I just hope he will be able to that he and Poe had asked for come he kept quiet (during the Martin Romualdez, the Lakas- of the Volunteers Against Crime translate his attributes to posi- support from Iglesia ni Cristo Mamasapano tragedy) when he CMD president, can make an and Corruption in Manila that tive action,” Lacson told report- for Poe’s presidential bid. found out for the first time from official announcement on whom the endorsement by the LP of ers at a breakfast forum at Club Gen. (Getulio) Napen as that the “There’s no truth to that. In fact, they would support for Presi- any candidate would be a “kiss Filipino. Special Action Force (SAF) and I haven’t seen Grace in a long dent. of death.” PNP intelligence were reporting Lacson, who is considering a time. I have not seen her since The Suarez political clan in Que- directly to the suspended PNP While he was clearly respond- possible run for the presidency she ran for senator. The last zon has promised to campaign Chief Alan Purisima and P-Noy, ing to reports he might become himself, said it was about time time I saw her was when she for Binay in 2016. Suarez’s wife, with him kept in the dark? Why the LP’s vice-presidential candi- that the country changes for the ran for senator,” he said. Aleta, has replaced him as the did he not raise hell then and date following his reported better and that these changes He also denied that there was a representative of the province’s use everything in his power to meetings with Roxas, Duterte would be lasting. rift between himself and Binay, third congressional district right the wrong?” he said. was clear about his opinion on He said that it was a “foregone who was noticeably absent at while the couple’s son, David, is the party’s endorsement of any “Roxas in a cheap publicity conclusion” that President Aqui- Estrada’s so-called state of the the provincial governor. With a candidate. stunt, would later cry in public no would pick his LP party mate city address on Monday. report from Delfin Mallari Jr., for two weeks during SAF “I cannot imagine Duterte being as his candidate for the presi- Inquirer Southern Luzon; and Tight race events, including burials in the the Vice President of a ticket of dency. Allan Nawal, Inquirer Minda- Cordilleras. A doer? You be the Mar Roxas-Duterte. I already In City, former Quezon nao; Mariejo Ramos and Chris- “The President could not have judge,” Quicho said. said I am not a member of the Rep. Danilo Suarez, a close ally tine Avendaño appointed anybody but Mar,” Liberal Party. And also, if you of former President Gloria

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(Continued from page 23) daunting." STUDY SHOW MUSIC He added: "Public percep- CAN... tion of music in operating theatres is shaped by media portrayals of surgical teams "Without a standard prac- always working to a back- tice of the team deciding ground of smooth music. together, it is left up to jun- ior staff and nurses to speak "We found that often dance up and challenge the deci- and drum and bass were sions of senior doctors, played fairly loudly." ⦿ which can be extremely

AUGUST 2015 21 Waves Filipinos Making News TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Kalibo Airport, Davao International 2015 Mabuhay Cup Airport named as among world’s Basketball Tournament most efficient The Philippine Independence Mabuhay Cup founder Ramon By Philippines News Agency Day Council (PIDC) hosted Fermin were also among the another successful Mabuhay big crowd. KALIBO, — The Air- Cup sports summer event on The opening program also port Council International July 31 — Aug 2 at featured the 2015 Miss PIDC (ACI) has named the Kalibo Downsview Park HoopDome. International Airport and the Sports Model contest won by Davao International Airport Toronto Mayor John Tory, Kelly McIIroy from the Gladi- NBA LA Lakers Jordan Clark- ators team. as the eighth and sixth most son and PIDC President Nor- efficient airport in the world, On its 12th year, the tourna- ma Carpio led in welcoming respectively. ment, participated by 18 the participants and guests. teams, promotes sportsman- The said information has WFG president Agnes Miran- ship in the most popular been generated based on the da, Liberal MP North York game among Filipinos— official statement of the Hong Centre Micahel Levitt and basketball. Kong International Airport (HKIA). The HKIA generated 264.6 points of workload unit. The Kalibo Airport has earned 211 points while the Davao International Airport ranked 6th with 222.22 points. The interior of Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao The KIA has been named as City (Ady001 / Wikimedia Commons efficient in terms of aircraft 245.4 in third spot. in 1991, ACI represents air- movement and traffic control ports’ interest with govern- in 2013. It reportedly man- Engineer Martin Terre, chief ments and international or- aged to handle air traffic of the Civil Aviation Authori- ganizations such as Interna- from different countries de- ty of the Philippines-Kalibo, tional Civil Aviation Organi- spite its small size. The Coun- said that the report surprises zation (ICAO). cil has submitted its report many. for year 2013, but only re- It also develops standards, “We are inspired and vow to leased it first quarter of policies and recommends further improve our services 2015. practices for airports; and at the airport,” he said. provides information and Other most efficient airports The ACI is the only global training opportunities to include Tokyo (248.5) in the Ceremonial Toss by Mayor John Tory, NBA LA Lakers Jordan Clarkson, trade representative of the raise standards around the second spot and Dubai with Prexy Norma Carpio, assisted by Michael Levitt, Agnes Miranda world’s airports. Established world. ⦿ & Ramon Fermin

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By Steve Angeles, ABS-CBN North America News Bureau LOVE’S” PILOT EPI- CALIFORNIA – Canada's pint- SODE IS A HIT sized Pinoy dance prodigy duo "Lucky Aces" recently wowed audiences at the An- AMONG TV VIEWERS nual Hip Hop International Championships in Southern California. Lucky Aces is composed of two 12-year-old Filipino- Canadians Reyond "Lucky" Ancheta and Andree Camille "AC" Bonifacio. "It's just a lot of practice. You just have to practice really hard and believe in yourself," Ancheta said. The childhood duo began Fil-Cans Making Waves. Reyond “Lucky” Ancheta and Andree Camille dancing together since they “AC” Bonifacio at the Ellen DeGeneres Show. In the background is a were 3 years old. video clip of their performance at the Arianna Grande concert. "His parents used to dance They've recently hit the stage "Both of them are actually and that inspired him to with music sensation Arianna really fun so we just put all of James and Nadine dance and my auntie used to Grande. our effort into both of our The pilot episode of 2015’s netizens flooded the mi- dance and inspired me to routines," Ancheta said. "It was great because they dance and become like her," most romantic teleserye “On croblogging site with posi- treated us like family. They The Vancouver-based danc- explained Bonifacio. the Wings of Love” easily tive comments about the were welcoming. They wel- ers are also going Hollywood won national TV ratings last teleserye. Lucky Aces became a viral comed us when we got there. and beyond. They were in Monday (August 10), setting Meanwhile, more viewers Internet sensation. They've We were like her family or last year's Step Up 5 All In, the stage for another rivet- will be immersing them- gone on to guest on the something so we had a great the latest in the successful ing viewing experience on selves more into James and time there," she said. dance film franchise. ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. Ellen DeGeneres Show twice. Nadine’s love story as fate "We were really grateful be- They also shared their moves After their Hip Hop Interna- According to data from Kan- pulls Clark (James) and Leah cause there are a lot of peo- with others and teamed up tional appearance, they went tar Media, the first episode (Nadine) together in San with their own Canadian off to Germany to take part in ple that want to be on that of James Reid and Nadine Francisco. How will Clark crew "Fresh" that made the the Super Kids TV show. ⦿ show and they're very talent- Lustre’s first teleserye de- and Leah’s lives in America semi-finals of this year's Hip ed and we were chosen to be buted strongly with a na- change when they make a Hop International, known as one of them, so it was a great tional TV rating of 22.1%, special agreement that will the Olympics of dance. time," Bonifacio said. which is 9 percentage points solve their problems? higher than the pilot epi- Don’t miss the continuation sode of its rival program in of Clark and Lea’s love story GMA “My Faithful Hus- Catch the WAVES in “On the Wings of Love,” band” (12.7%). weeknights after “Pangako James and Nadine’s drama Sa’yo” on ABS-CBN Prime- every Sunday at series also won in different time Bida. For more infor- parts of the country includ- mation about the program, ing the urban areas where it visit the official social net- hit a TV rating of 23.4% vs. working site of Dreamscape www.pinoyradio.com GMA’s series’ 15.3%, and in Entertainment Television at rural areas with 20.4% vs. Facebook.com/Dreamscape- 9.2%. “On the Wings of PH, Twitter.com/Dream- Love’s” premiere was also a scapePH, and Insta- success in Mega Manila with gram.com/DreamscapePH. 22.5% vs. its rival program’s Meanwhile, viewers may 19.6%, and in Metro Manila also catch up on full epi- with 24.4% vs. 15%. sodes and past episodes of Aside from ratings, “On the “On the Wings of Love” Wings of Love” also con- through ABS-CBNmobile. quered social networking sites including Twitter, For more information, where the program’s official please go to hashtag #OTWOLArrival www.abscbnmobile.com. became a worldwide trend- ing topic on Twitter. Several

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MUSIC STAND Thank you to the followers of this page. For requests to publish the chords of your favourite OPM songs, please continue to email us at [email protected]. Mon Torralba Study shows music Manila Celebrating Hotdog can benefit surgery 40 YEARS patients of Manila Sound A review has found patients can benefit from listen- ing to music, but loud music can affect communica- tion. Awitin Mo A study has found that music can benefit sur- VST & Company gery patients even when played while they are on the operating table.

Research in the UK shows that listening to music played before, after and even during surgery leads to reduced pain, anxiety and need for painkillers. Original Hotdog : Dennis Garcia, Rene Garcia, Mon Scientists pooled the results of 73 trials looking at Torralba, Lorrie Ilustre, Ella del Rosario, Jess Garcia the impact of music on almost 7,000 surgical pa- tients. Intro: The findings confirmed that playing music pro- Gm7 C7 duced significant benefits, especially when patients Maraming beses na kitang nilayasan were able to choose the music they liked. Am7 D7 The best outcomes occurred when music was Iniwanan at ibang pinuntahan played before rather than after an operation. Gm7 C7 A7 Parang babaeng mahirap talagang Intro: But, surprisingly, even listening to music while un- Dm Dm+M7—Dm7—Dm6 der general anaesthetic appeared to reduce pain BM7 BM7 Bbm7 Abm7 Db7sus Db7 levels. malimutan Cm7 C7 The findings are reported in the latest edition of Verse 1 Ikaw lamang ang aking laging The Lancet medical journal.

Am—Abm7—Gm7—C Gb GbM7 Lead researcher Dr Catherine Meads, from Brunel Binabalikan Walang iba pang sasarap University, said: "Currently music is not used rou-

Abm7 Bm7 tinely during surgery to help patients in their post- Verse 1 Sa pagtitinginan natin operative recovery. Gb GbM7 F E7 "The lack of uptake is often down to the scepticism Sana ay di na magwakas of professionals as to whether it genuinely works, Manila, Manila, I keep coming back to Manila Abm7 Bm7 Gm7 and of course issues of budget and the integration Itong awit ng pag-ibig into daily practice. Simply ain’t no place like Manila C7 F "We hope this study will now shift misperceptions Verse 2 Manila I’m coming home and highlight the positive impact music can have."

Bbm Dr Meads, who carried out the research while based F Awit natin at Queen Mary, University of London, added that I’ve walked the streets of San Francisco Bb7 BM7 care had to be taken to ensure music did not E7 Ay 'wag na 'wag mong kalimutan "interfere with the medical team's communication". I’ve tried the rides in Disneyland Bbm7 Gm7 Health experts said last week that listening to music Pangako ko naman Dated a million girls in Sydney in the operating theatre may not be as beneficial as Bb7 BM7 C7 thought. Na lagi kang pakikinggan Somehow I feel like I don’t belong BM7 Bbm7 Abm7 Db7sus-Db7 Research published in the Journal of Advanced

Magpakailan man hoh Nursing said communication between surgeons and CHORUS nurses can be impaired when music is playing.

Bridge Surgical teams were filmed carrying out procedures Bb to analyse the effects of music being played, and Hinahanap-hanap kita Manila AM7 DM7 found requests from surgeons to nurses for instru- Am7 D7 Ang isang pag-ibig ments or supplies were often repeated, while there Ang ingay mong kay sarap sa tenga AM7 DM7 was evidence of frustration or tension within some Gm7 C7 Ay parang lansangan of the teams. Mga jeepney mong nagliliparan AM7 DM7 Am7 D7 Researchers found that how the music was played Dapat dalawahan Mga babae mong naggagandahan and controlled was important too. If playback vol- Bm7 Gm7 C7 ume from digital sources was not standardised, Kaya't sa ating awit Take me back in your arms Manila there could be sudden increases in volume between E7sus E7 F Am7 Bb C7 tracks. Tayo ay magbigayan And promise me you’ll never let me go Sometimes staff turned up a popular song, again

F Am7 Bb C7 leading to a sudden increase in volume that could Promise me you’ll never let me go Chorus mask instructions and other verbal communica- F E7 tions. DM7 Manila, Manila, miss you like hell Manila Haaah awitin mo Researchers suggested the decision to play music Gm7 C#m7 during an operation should be made by the entire Simply ain’t no place like Manila At isasayaw ko, oh hoh team, taking into account both the benefits and the C7 F DM7 risks. Manila I’m coming home Haaah awitin mo Dr Terhi Korkiakangas, from University College C#m7 F# London Institute of Education, said: "In the operat- Adlib: F—E7—Gm7—C7 At isasayaw ko ing theatres we observed, it was usually the senior

Bm7--E7sus-E7--Abm7-Db7 medics of the team who made the decision about Repeat Chorus Hoh hoh… background music.

(Continued on page 20) F E7 Repeat 1 & 2 Manila, Manila, miss you like hell Manila Gm7 No place in the world like Manila "Music is what feelings sound like"

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National Shrine of our Mother of Perpetual Help SEPTEMBER St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 1 131 McCaul St, Toronto Pope Francis institutes (416) 598 3269 World Day of Prayer for WEEKLY WEDNESDAY MASS & DEVOTIONS: the Care of Creation 7:30 am * 9:30am * 12 noon, * 2:30pm * 5:05pm * 7:00pm By CNA/EWTN News St. Maria Goretti will be coming to the USA in September and stay until early in November

by Joseph Pronechen

Vatican City - The day of us, including unborn children. prayer is in keeping with the "Since everything is interre- theme of the Holy Father's lated, concern for the protec- newest environmental encyc- tion of nature is also incom- lical "Laudato Si." It is also patible with the justification seen as a sign of unity with of abortion. How can we gen- the Orthodox Church, which uinely teach the importance of established September 1 as a concern for other vulnerable day to celebrate creation in beings, however troublesome 1989. or inconvenient they may be, "The celebration of this Day, if we fail to protect a human on the same date as the Or- embryo, even when its pres- thodox Church, will be a valu- ence is uncomfortable and able opportunity to bear wit- creates difficulties?" (Laudato – courtesy Father Carols Martins & MariaGoretti.com ness to our growing commun- Si, 120). ion with our Orthodox broth- On the other hand, Pope Fran- It’s been confirmed. The body mercy towards her attacker: “I With the Year of Mercy open- ers and sisters," Pope Francis cis reiterated in his institution — the major relics — of St. forgive Alessandro Serenelli … ing less than a month after the said. Maria Goretti, beloved by and I want him with me in tour concludes, the tour will of the World Day of Prayer for countless millions, is heading heaven forever.” prepare that idea that the He expressed hope that the the Care of Creation that the to the United States. pope wants to come back to day could highlight the need care of the environment Cardinal Edwin O’Brien, the the fore. for all Christians to work to- needs to be a priority for When she arrives from Italy, Grand Master of the Knights of gether toward common goals. Christians because of their the first public appearance the Holy Sepulchre which has Father Martins explained, care for the human person. will be on Sept. 21 at Sacred stepped in as a major help “Mercy is something the mod- "We live at a time when all Heart Basilica in Newark, N.J. with this tour, stated: “May the ern mind has forgotten. We’re Christians are faced with the "Living our vocation to be — public because she will ini- opportunity to reverence her living in an age where revenge same decisive challenges, to protectors of God's handi- tially be visiting a prison be- relics demonstrate the power is craved and sought after. The which we must respond to- work is essential to a life of fore that. As of the latest of Divine Mercy and for- focus is so much on standing gether, in order to be more virtue; it is not an optional or scheduling she will tour giveness awaiting every one of up for oneself that for some- credible and effective," he a secondary aspect of our through 25 Catholic dioceses us who takes the message of one who has offended there is said. "It is my hope that this Christian experience," he said, spanning 18 states in parishes, Jesus seriously to heart.” no room for any mercy or Day will in some way also in- referring to Laudato Si 216. schools, and prisons, including compassion upon him or her.” volve other Churches and ec- The Holy See wants this pil- The Pope expressed his hope New York, Boston, Newark, clesial Communities, and be grimage tour to be a profound “To forgive an offender is one that the new day will serve as Philadelphia, Detroit, Chicago, celebrated in union with simi- spiritual experience for all way to express mercy that no a call to the faithful to an Atlanta, Houston, Orlando, and lar initiatives of the World Americans because St. Maria one is talking about.” But for- "ecological conversion" Oklahoma City. Council of Churches." Goretti is a model for the for- giveness can cut both ways — whereby their encounter with Why the tour at this time? giveness and mercy that sets to the one offended and to the The day will be an opportuni- the Risen Lord is evident in the heart free and opens it to one offending. Maria Goretti is the Patroness ty to reaffirm in Christians their care for the world Christ’s healing presence. of Mercy. This tour will be Maria’s Story Paints a Vivid their vocation as stewards of around them. God's creation, to recognize known officially as the Pil- Only Second Time Maria Illustration "We need always to keep in grimage of Mercy. Very clearly, Goretti has left Italy their gratitude for God's Father Martins shared the mind that, for believers in Je- it is purposely a forerunner to earthly gifts, and to pray for The entire tour booked so overall details. sus Christ, the Word of God the Holy Year of Mercy that the protection of the environ- quickly it “astounded” Father who became man for our Pope Francis declared to begin “What is unique about her is ment and pardon from sins Carlos Martins of the Compan- sake, 'the life of the spirit is on Dec. 8. that she is so incredibly dis- against it, the pontiff said. ions of the Cross. not dissociated from the body arming for everyone,” he af- The Congregation of the Caus- The Pope's environmental or from nature or from world- Yet there was no surprise firmed. “She disarms men, dis- es of Saints, her basilica, and encyclical "Laudato Si," mean- ly realities, but lived in and when the Holy See asked him arms women. She is appealing Treasures of the Church have ing "Praise be to You," was with them, in communion to lead this tour. Father Mar- to children. There is no seg- put together this tour published in June and took its with all that surrounds tins is the director of then ment of the population that is (MariaGoretti.com) to prepare name from St. Francis of As- us.'" (Laudato Si, 216) Treasures of the Church minis- unattracted to her.” Maria and catechize in the United sisi's medieval Italian prayer try that evangelizes by bring- Goretti leaves no one un- The World Day of Prayer for States for this great celebra- ing the relics of dozens of moved. "Canticle of the Sun." In it, tion in the life of the Church. the Care for Creation is meant saints to churches and places Pope Francis emphasized the That is why prison stops will to be celebrated "with the Extremely popular St. Maria throughout the United States, need for a human ecology, be part of the tour. In all the participation of the entire Goretti, the youngest canon- plus Canada and a few other which emphasizes the human prison ministry Father Martins People of God: priests, men ized saint in the Catholic countries. He is a Custos Reliq- person as the root motivation has done, he has seen prison and women religious and the Church, embodied mercy. She uiarum (ecclesiastically- for care of the environment. as “a collection of tough guys lay faithful," Pope Francis was only 11 years old when appointed curate of relics). who are really weaklings in- It is inconsistent, the Pope said, and should "become a she died July 6, 1902, after she “She of course is the Patroness side. Maria is way to unlock said in his encyclical, to be significant occasion for pray- was stabbed 14 times during a of Mercy,” Father Carlos af- that. The way she could for- concerned about nature with- er, reflection, conversion and rape attempt. firmed of Maria Goretti. He give, after incredible violence out also showing concern for the adoption of appropriate also happens to be an expert As she lay dying in the hospi- people, especially the poorest lifestyles." ⦿ biographer of her. tal, her last words were of (Continued on page 25) and most vulnerable among

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(Continued from page 24) To be clear, the major relics Veteran weatherman Amado Pineda, 77 are her remains inside a glass- Inquirer.net St. Maria Goretti will be... sided casket. The wax statue of He was 77. her in repose contains her and after being bullied by her skeletal remains which are not Anchor Mel Tiangco said in the assassin. For months and visible. Her body is not incor- report that Pineda had been months he tried to seduce her. rupt. But her skeleton is com- suffering from Chronic Ob- When that didn’t work there plete except for some small structive Pulmonary Disease. were several rape attempts. amounts of bone that went Pineda, a meteorologist with On this last he had resolved if into reliquaries and her right the Philippine Atmospheric, he could not succeed, he would arm that her mother Assunta Geophysical and Astronomical kill her.” donated to the Church of St. Nicholas, known as the Sanctu- Services Administration Yes, Father Martins again ary of St. Maria Goretti, in her (Pagasa), was the first widely stressed, “After all of that Ma- birth town of Corinaldo. recognized weatherman on ria still forgave him.” Philippine television. Maria used her right arm to And her genuine, deep for- defend her purity in the attack. He was a household name for giveness had an affect “that Amado Pineda in his younger years. Screengrab, GMA News’ “24 Oras”. doing weather forecasts on turned a very hardened man’s Expected to draw huge GMA Network’s evening news- Veteran weatherman Amado news reported Thursday life around.” crowds, every stop on the tour cast from the 1970s to the at the various churches, Pineda passed away on Thurs- night. He was sentenced to 30 years 1980s. YG/TVJ schools and prisons will in- day due to cardiac arrest, GMA in prison and eventually re- clude presentations on Maria leased three years early. Origi- Goretti’s life and virtues, plus nally, authorities were going to Cruz writes 30 other prayer and veneration release him after 13 years, but opportunities. Masses will of- by Ares P. Gutierrez, Managing Editor – The Manila Times he refused to leave. He wanted ten be part of the liturgical Check your facts, verify them website of the Philippine Dai- shut down following the 1986 to pay for what he had done. celebrations. Check out the before writing, get the other ly Inquirer read. People Power revolt. From “There was something deeper tour schedule thus far side and be fair. the Tribune, Cruz moved to Cruz whose journalism career and profound in his person at MariaGoretti.com. These were the standing or- the Daily Globe before taking that was accessed after the spanned six decades was an Sections on this website also ders of veteran journalist Neal a second tour at the Chronicle apparition six years into his Inquirer columnist for 21 explain more about Maria, her H. Cruz to his reporters that and finally finding his home at prison sentence,” noted Father years. body, what forgiveness is and newsman Philip Lustre fondly the Inquirer. Martins. His column “As I See It” ap- is not, answers to a host of remembers. Cruz was president of the Na- peared in the pages of the In- The man named Serenelli had questions about the tour, and tional Press Club for two “He kept on telling us, when in quirer in 1994, the day after been unrepentant. Then six more. terms and was the main or- doubt, don’t write. Unless you the defunct Manila Chronicle years into serving his sen- ganizer of the Kapihan sa Ma- Miracles Expected are extremely sure of the sto- made an announcement that tence, he had an apparition of nila Hotel that later moved to ry and you can defend it when Cruz was to become an edito- Maria Goretti in his cell. That One question Father Martins the Diamond Hotel. challenged, that’s the only rial consultant following a event turned him from a vio- knows will be answered. “I’ve time to write it,” Lustre said newsroom shake-up in the The Manila Times senior re- lent, brutal and merciless bully been teaching about Maria porter Joel Egco, the incum- into a renewed and gentle per- Goretti and am familiar with son concentrating on spread- her story for a long time,” he MEDIA IN MOURNING A photo of Neal Cruz sans the black ribbon in bent NPC president, said on ing devotion to God and his said. “I see many miracles be- the gallery of presidents of the National Press Club. PHOTO BY BONG Facebook, “Press freedom has lost another guardian.” victim. To his dying days he fore my eyes. Limbs scheduled RANES repeated: “Maria’s forgiveness for amputation hours away are Psyche Roxas, managing edi- saved me.” healed. Cancer is cured.” Check your facts, verify them paper that was then under the control of a new set of own- tor of the Philippine Graphic before writing, get the other magazine, fondly remembers So while St. Maria Goretti is Why amputations? “Because ers. known as the Patroness of Pu- one of the two miracles that side and be fair. Cruz’s soft spot for animals. rity because she died fighting brought about her canoniza- These were the standing or- “For a brief period in the early 1990s, Neal was also my edi- “I remember Neil as the jour- to keep her purity, and despite tion was the healing of the ders of veteran journalist Neal nalist who rescued a stray her horrific physical suffering man’s foot,” Father Martins H. Cruz to his reporters that tor in the defunct Manila Chronicle,” journalist Manny kitten after a media meet. Kai- before she died, her great vir- explained. “A Stone block fell newsman Philip Lustre fondly yak naman [It made me cry],” tue is considered her for- on it and crushed it, and it was remembers. Mogato of the wire agency Reuters said. she said. giveness of the man who did to be amputated.” this violence and would even- “He kept on telling us, when in Ministering with many relics “[He was] always nice and Journalistic legacy tually convert him. doubt, don’t write. Unless you for almost 20 years, he has friendly as I remember him are extremely sure of the sto- Lustre said Cruz’s journalistic Forgiveness and Mercy Are seen or had reported to him during my Chronicle days,” ry and you can defend it when legacy is his sense of fairness Major hundreds, even thousands of said Carmela Huelar, the pa- challenged, that’s the only of equanimity. miracles. They include not on- per’s correspondent from That’s why the prison stops time to write it,” Lustre said ly physical ones but healings of 1991 until it was shuttered “He did not mind being chal- are also so important on this faith and new and deeper rela- as he paid tribute to his for- for good by a labor dispute in lenged. He answered ques- tour. Remaining unnamed for tionships with God and the mer editor at the defunct Phil- tions on his editorial judg- the time being, the prison tour 1998. saints which are probably the ippine Tribune and Daily ment. He faced us squarely. will include a visit to death most spectacular. Globe on Tuesday, hours after Cruz succeeded Amando Do- Yet, he did not harbor grudges row. the news of Cruz’s passing ronila as editor in chief of the all through the years. Those And about Maria Goretti, his Father Martins explained, spread around via text and Manila Chronicle after the dynamics were certainly part connection to her, and this “That was engineered because social media. Lopezes sold their shares in of the job. We left all those promising tour? Father Mar- in that place where death the paper to investors led by dynamics in the newsroom. In tins told me, “Every time I seemingly has the last word, Cruz died Tuesday, July 28, at Ramon Cojuangco and Robert brief, he was never personal asked her to intervene in my Maria will come representing St. Lukes Medical Center in Coyiuto. even we disagreed with his ministry, she always has.” Quezon City. He was 85. God’s Word — and that Word Cruz was Arts and Literary policies and judgments,” he added. spoken from his mouth is Life.” Even though Maria Goretti will He is survived by his wife Ma- Editor of the This Week Maga- be flown back to Italy on Nov. That’s also why every stop is rina, children Doris, Dennis zine of the pre-martial law “Neal got sickly in the last few 13, with the outpouring of in- important. Many will be freed and Dinna, and grandchildren Chronicle. years. But Neal never wa- terest just from the announce- from their prisons of lack of Lyanne and Ysabel. Following vered in his journalistic pas- ment, Father Martins said, Cruz was managing editor of forgiveness. his cremation, his wake will sion. He is, I prefer the pre- “We’re exploring a West coast be held at Mt. Carmel Church the Benedicto-owned Daily Express and was among those sent tense, a great man. He “People don’t know how im- tour for the New Year.” in New Manila, Quezon City, will be missed,” Lustre said. portant forgiveness is,” Father who put up the Philippine After all, he believes, “I think starting Wednesday, an an- ⦿ Martins explained. “When they Tribune after the Express was ultimately it was Maria who nouncement posted on the hear her story, they’re think- organized this tour to come to ing, ‘I always resented my dad, America.” my cousin, my first grade Read WAVES News at teacher, but now I see the im- Stay tuned for more infor- portance that I needed to for- mation before the tour begins, give them from the heart.’ And and a few surprise facts. In the www.filipinosmakingwaves.com all this is coming from an 11- meantime, check MariaGoret- year-old girl. That’s the dis- ti.com. ⦿ EMAIL US at [email protected] arming aspect.” St. Maria Goretti’ s Remains

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