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JANUARY 2019 VOL. 8, NO. 01 TORONTO, CANADA Dawn of a New Day for Filipinos in Canada

By Riley Mendoza change from one insignifi- cant speck in the world's second largest land mass The good augury of 2019, that is Canada to a bounti- the New Year, for the Filipi- ful community unified by no community came in Oc- their common ancestry and tober last year by the con- seen for their active partici- sideration of Parliament in pation in nation-building. Ottawa. It's in the form of a motion that institutionaliz- That spirit is captured in es the raison d'être for our Motion 155, which passed presence in the length and unanimously in the House breadth of Canada. of Commons.

For nearly 80 years, Filipi- "The government," said its nos are in the margins of sponsor, Member of Parlia- the mainstream, hardly ev- ment Salma Zahid, "should er acknowledged except for recognize the contributions our back-breaking labour, that Filipino-Canadians and unrecognized despite have made to Canadian so- our modest contributions ciety, the richness of the in making Canada the fount Filipino language and cul- Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau surrounded by a large crowd of Filipinos in a surprise visit at Taste of multiculturalism. ture, and the importance of of Festival in August 2016. He thanked the Filipino-Canadian community for the “incredible” reflecting upon Filipino contributions to make Canada better and stronger. PMO Photo by Adam Scotti That has changed. It should (Continued on page4 ) 2019: Shaping up to be Pacquiao retains a busy year for Fil-Cans title with 61st win

By Mon Torralba IT IS ELECTION YEAR FOR BOTH CANADA AND THE . The 43rd Canadian federal election is scheduled to take place on or before Oc- tober 21, 2019. It has been 4 years since the 2015 federal election resulted in a Liberal major- ity government headed by Justin Trudeau. The Con- Story on Page 3 servatives became the Offi- Canada votes on October 21, 2019 cial Opposition (with Ste- phen Harper announcing his resignation as party uty Leader for the provin- Philippines (related story Philippines’ richest man leader) and the New Dem- cial NDP Party, who will try on page 3). ocrats (NDP) became the to woo the voters to vote Henry Sy dead at 94 The following positions are third party. for their party. From the surveys conducted, Tru- also expected to be con- In the last federal election, deau has a comfortable tested: Trudeau’s Liberal Party lead. All seats in the House of won 184 majority seats of Representatives of the the 338, while the Con- Meanwhile, the 2019 Phil- Philippines servatives garnered 99. ippine general election will be conducted on May All regional elected posi- In this election, Justin Tru- 13, 2019. It shall be a mid- tions in the Autono- deau will be challenged by term election, where the mous Region in Mus- two new opponents. An- winners will take office on lim Mindanao (ARMM). drew Scheer, a replace- June 30, 2019, midway the ment for Harper, will lead term of President Rodrigo All provincial-level elected the Conservatives’ run to Duterte. positions in the prov- the Parliament. The NDP inces of the Philippines has Jagmeet Singh, a for- Up for grabs are the 12 mer Ontario MPP and Dep- seats in the Senate of the (Continued on page4 ) Story on Page 6 Page 2 JANUARY 2019 Filipinos Making WAV ES TORONTO CONCERTS & EVENTS

JANUARY 2019 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 3 CANADA ~ PHILIPPINE NEWS WAVES Pacquiao defends How the 2019 Philippine WBA belt versus Senate Race is Shaping Broner in Vegas Arriane Merez MANILA- Political person- alities seeking reelection and a return to the Senate will most likely top the senatorial elections if it were held this year, a com- missioned survey of the Social Weather Stations (SWS) showed recently. Billionaire Senator Cynthia Villar topped the survey with 53 percent of the in- tended votes for senator Sen. Cynthia Villar, Sen. Grace Poe and Taguig Rep Pia Cayetano nationwide, SWS said. Pacquiao, 40, dominates 29-year-old Adrien Broner to retain his WBA welterweight title at the MGM Grand Arena on Sunday (Jan. She was followed by fellow 20, 2019). (Photo courtesy of Twitter/@ShowtimeBoxing) reelectionist Senator Grace and Interior Secretary Mar Duterte, and included 24 Poe and Taguig Rep. Pia Roxas at 30 percent. personalities as choices. By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno In the end, Dave Moretti Cayetano, a former senator Reelectionist Senators Tolentino, who lost his

gave a 117-111 score for seeking a return to the Nancy Binay and Sonny Senate bid in the May 2016 MANILA — Forty-year-old Pacquiao, while Jim chamber. The two are tied Angara shared the 8th to elections, placed 15th in Manny Pacquiao stepped Cheatham and Glenn Feld- at 2nd and 3rd place with 9th spots at 26 percent the survey, missing the into a boxing ring in Las man each had it 116-112 43 percent each. each, followed by Bureau roster of 12 possible win- Vegas for the first time in also for Pacquiao, who of Corrections chief Direc- ners. nearly three years. A Pulse Asia survey re- scored his 61st win against tor General Ronald "Bato" leased in September also Other personalities includ- In his return, however, he two draws and seven de- Dela Rosa at 25 percent. saw the 3 lawmakers as ed in the survey are the showcased a vintage per- feats. the top contenders in the Completing the "Magic 12" President's aide Bong Go, formance. Broner suffered only his Senate race. are former Senator Serge actress , Presi- Pacquiao successfully re- fourth loss in his career Tied in 4th and 5th places Osmen a and Ilocos Norte dential Spokesperson Har- tained his World Boxing against 33 wins and one meanwhile were reelec- Gov. Imee Marcos at 24 ry Roque, former Chief Jus- Association welterweight draw with one no contest. tionist Senator Aquilino percent each. tice Maria Lourdes Sereno, championship with a bril- broadcast journalist Jiggy Pacquiao's win made up for "Koko" Pimentel III and Opposition Liberal Party liant victory against Adrien Manicad, LP bets Erin Ta- the losses of Ray Perez and former Senator Lito Lapid, (LP) bet Senator Bam Broner at the MGM Grand n ada and Chel Diokno, Jay-Ar Inson in the under- who got 33 percent of the Aquino came in close at the Arena on Sunday Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano, card. intended votes. 13th spot with 22 percent (Philippine Time). and lawyer Lorenzo of the intended votes for Perez fell to George Kam- Former Senator Jinggoy Gadon. Playing in his 70th profes- bosos, a former sparring Estrada, who is seeking a senator. sional bout, Pacquiao It was done using face-to- partner of Pacquiao during political comeback after a The survey, conducted showed that he can still face interviews of 1,500 training camp, via unani- three-year detention over from Sept. 15 to 23, was compete with a brilliant adults nationwide and has mous decision with the plunder charges, placed commissioned by Francis stint as if he turned back a 3+/- percent sampling three judges giving the 6th with 31 percent, fol- Tolentino, political adviser Father Time. error margin for national Australian perfect 80's in lowed by former senator of President Rodrigo percentages. –ABS-CBN News Pacquiao stepped on the the eight-round bout. gas in the opening mo- Inson, on the other hand, ments of the 12-round af- survived two Round 1 fair, already frustrating knockdowns against Jona- PH aims to become upper Broner with his quickness than Steele only to lose via and aggression. split decision in their own middle-income economy Although Broner had some eight-round clash. bright moments in the Inson got a 77-74 card By Joann Villanueva fourth round, Pacquiao be- from one judge, but the MANILA -- Ensuring truly came more solid in Rounds other two jurors had it 78- 7 and 9, nearly knocking inclusive growth, sustained 73 and 77-74 respectively high level domestic output his 29-year-old opponent for Steele. (PNA) down with his flurries. and a healthy dose of tax reform will propel the Phil- ippines to upper middle- income economy status this 2019, Finance Assistant Secretary Antonio Joselito Lambino II said. In an interview over radio DZMM Sunday, Lambino said the domestic econo- Finance Assistant Secretary Antonio Joselito Lambino II my’s decades of continued of these measures is the tax (TRAIN) law, workers first expansion, with growth reform program. PHP250,000 annual income rate of over six percent is now exempted from tax- growth in recent years, is a The first tax reform pack- es. big plus for the country. age, which cut workers’ income tax rates, was im- Adjustments were also The finance official, there- plemented starting January made for those receiving fore, stressed the need to 2018. higher salaries to make the put in place measures that tax system equitable, he would further strengthen Under the Tax Reform for domestic growth and one Acceleration and Inclusion (Continued on page6 )

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2019: Shaping Up October 30, 2018, Tuesday, at 6:00 pm. in the Canadian to Be a Very Busy Parliament in Ottawa, Tim Hortons Employees Claim Year for Fil-Cans In a historic proclamation, That Canadians Are Using The (Continued from page1 ) the House of Commons of Canada adopted Motion Drive Thru Completely Wrong All city-level elected posi- 155 declaring “June as Fili- tions in the cities of the pino Heritage Month” in Philippines Canada from coast to coast to coast. All municipal-level elected th positions in the munic- This coincides with the 70 ipalities of the Philip- anniversary of diplomatic pines relations between Canada and the Philippines. We can expect a large num- ber of Filipino citizens and Add the many annual fes- dual citizens to gather at tivities surrounding our the Philippine Consulates June 12 Philippine Inde- across Canada to cast in pendence Day, the month their votes for the next of June will certainly be batch of winners in this busier than ever for Filipi- year’s election. no-Canadians.

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Elizabeth Keith cial blend of coffee would There are other drive-thru be to ask for a large dark tips that are less surprising There are 3,600 Tim Hor- roast with two creams. The but still a nice reminder. tons restaurants in Canada, type of coffee is especially For instance, if you're doing meaning that at any given important because one em- a big order, like anything moment, there are thou- ployee revealed they will more than a couple coffees sands of Canadians going always assume it's the orig- or meals, it's much better through a Tim Hortons inal blend unless you tell for everyone if you go into drive-thru. As it turns out, them otherwise. the store so that you aren't though, Tim Hortons em- holding up the line. ployees claim that Canadi- That tip can be applied to ans are using the drive-thru any ordering situation at Another tip is to have your completely wrong. The Tim Hortons. But there are cash or card ready for pay- good news is we can do several other tips that are ment when you get up to Canada PM Justin Trudeau with MPs Nathan Shen, Marco something about it. specific to drive thru or- the window. Finally, they Mendicino and Salma Zahid , with leaders and members of ders, too. also suggest you stick In a Reddit thread, several the Filipino community celebrates the passing of Motion around until the cashier Tim Hortons employees 155 declaring June as Filipino Heritage Month. The biggest tip that multi- closes the transaction. This have revealed that there is ple employees echoed means waiting until they a right way and a wrong when it comes to the drive- FILIPINO CONCERTS GA- say something like "have a NATIONAL FILIPINO HER- way to pass through their thru is to order food first. LORE nice day" before you drive ITAGE MONTH drive-thrus. According to You may be in the habit of away to ensure you have the employees, there are ordering your coffee and 2019 will be the first year It also looks like a busy received all your food and specific ways to place your then your morning break- to celebrate June as Filipi- year for Philippine celebri- change. order that will make every- fast sandwich, but appar- no Heritage Month in the ty concerts in Toronto, one's lives easier. ently, that's the least effi- A lesser-known Tim Hor- whole of Canada. This cele- Winnipeg, Calgary and Montreal. Our Filipino cient way to do it. tons life hack on how to bration recognizes the The first tip is for ordering communities are known to order the right way is to many contributions Filipi- coffee, which everyone This may seem surprising, be big in entertainment, ask for a sleeve or double nos have given to Canada. knows is the most popular but if you think about it, both as performers and as cup if you want it. As one Last year, the municipality product at Tim Hortons. ordering food first makes fans. employee revealed, they of Toronto passed a motion According to employees, total sense. Food takes aren't actually required to declaring June as Filipino the best way to order your Huge celebrity names in longer to make, so if the put sleeves on most drinks Heritage Month in the city. daily cup of coffee is by list- the concert circuit are al- worker taking your order so don't get mad at them if Inspired by this, Motion ing size, type, and then ready lined up in the first can punch it in first, it buys they "forget" to put one on 155 was moved and intro- modifications. For example, quarter of the year. Philip- them some more valuable (Continued on page6 ) duced in the House of Com- pine celebrity heartthrob, the best way to order a spe- time to make it. mons by Salma Zahid, a , will enter- Liberal Member of Parlia- tain the Toronto audience ment for Scarborough Cen- on February 9 (for details, Dawn of a New Day The New Year might as well We should celebrate not tre, Toronto. In her privi- see concert poster on page for Filipinos ... be the dawn of a new day of only for this gift from Cana- lege speech, MP Zahid rea- 2). There are 5 concerts in the Filipino presence in da of having a whole month soned out that in the opin- March: will (Continued from page1 ) Canada. We've come much reserve for us to commem- ion of the House of Com- charm the crowd in a earlier than this new begin- orate but for recognizing mons, “the government March 16 concert entitled, heritage for future genera- ning, and that only goes to the many strides we have should recognize the contri- “Anne Kulit. Promise, Last tions by declaring June, show our resilience even in made in our adoptive coun- butions that Filipino- Na ‘To”. The following day every year, Filipino Herit- uncommon climes and try. Canadians have made to the popular band, “Parokya age Month". strange lands. Canadian society, the rich- Ni Edgar”, will have their It took us nearly four centu- ness of the Filipino lan- concert at the Opera House The language, the culture Filipino Heritage Month is ries to declare our inde- guage and culture, and the in Toronto. Then, Maple (that means the food, the our big holiday in the true pendence from Spain. Here importance of reflecting Madness concert featuring music, the dances) - overall, north. That it is set in June in Canada, we worked hard upon Filipino heritage for Martin Nievera will be held our heritage - are now offi- becomes more meaningful, enough to be accepted and future generations by de- on March 23. There is cially accepted as part and for it's on the 12th day of recognized for what we are claring June, every year, mega excitement for fans of parcel of the huge land- that month in 1898 that we in all of 78 years. Indeed, Filipino Heritage Month.” as her “My scape of any point in the freed ourselves from bond- 2019 is the dawn of a new The landmark unanimous 40 years” tour includes a compass, from east to west, age and yanked out our im- day! ∎ vote of “290 in favour to north to south. perial colonizer. (Continued on page5 ) none against” was taken on

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Page 6 JANUARY 2019 Filipinos Making WAV ES PHILIPPINES ~ CANADA NEWS WAVES Henry Sy, the Philippines’ Richest Man Facebook bans and a Shopping Mall Tycoon, Dies at 94 Philippine 'fake Henry Sy had a net worth of But it was in 1985 that Sy $19 billion as of Friday, ac- made history when he accounts' group cording to Forbes.com opened his first “Supermall” in Manila. Sy helped create mall culture followed by millions in the Philippines Spanning over 424,000 square meters (4.6 million MANILA: Facebook says it MANILA: The Philippines’ square feet), the mall includ- has banned a Philippine wealthiest man Henry Sy, ed dozens of stores, numer- digital marketing group who rose from being a pen- ous cinemas, restaurants, which runs hundreds of niless Chinese immigrant to banks and other attractions leading a multi-billion dollar pages across the social that made it a one-stop shop network with 43 million business empire, died on for millions of Filipinos. Saturday, his conglomerate followers, accusing it of has announced. This was just the start, as "inauthentic behaviour" more of Sy’s mammoth malls and using fake accounts. The 94-year-old, from the popped up across the coun- Facebook has stepped up Chinese city of Xiamen, try, some even containing ice Henry Sy managed to build a efforts to root out fake ac- made his fortune with a Phil- multi-billion dollar business em- skating rinks, a rarity in the counts after being criti- ippine shopping center con- pire after opening his first shoe tropical country. glomerate that has put up store in downtown Manila in cized for failing to tackle 1956. (AFP) Filipino spends nearly four some of the largest malls in Sy helped create mall culture hate speech and misinfor- hours per day on social me- the world. However his as his children in charge of in the Philippines, where mation on its platforms. dia, according to We are holdings also included steamy temperatures and his empire. Filipinos are among the Social. banks, hotels and real estate the regular threat of torren- world's heaviest users of It was a long journey for a in the Philippines, as well as tial downpours can make social media, and the coun- man who came to the Philip- it". shopping centers in China. outdoor shopping uncom- try has been a key battle- pines as a boy to work in his fortable. He had a net worth of $19 immigrant father’s variety ground for fake news. A Twinmark employee told AFP by telephone Friday billion as of Friday, accord- store. Sy’s holding company, SM The online giant said that ing to Forbes.com. Investments Corp. opened the Manila-based firm's “Our store was so small it on Thursday (Jan 10) it officials were not available its first mall in China in 2001 removed 220 Facebook Forbes said he was the 52nd had no back or second floor, and has been expanding for comment. pages, 73 Facebook ac- richest person in the world we just slept on the counter there as well. last year, beating out bold late at night after the store counts and 29 Instagram The average tycoons like Elon was closed,” he told the Phil- By 2018, SM said it had 70 accounts run by Twinmark spends nearly four hours Musk, Rupert Murdoch and ippine Star newspaper in malls in the Philippines and Media Enterprises, whose per day on social media - George Soros. 2006. seven in China as well as six pages were followed by the most in the world - ac- hotels and eight office build- about 43 million accounts. cording to Britain-based “Henry Sy ... passed away After their shop was de- ings. media consultancy We Are peacefully in his sleep early stroyed during World War II, "Our decision to remove Social. Saturday morning. There are Sy’s father returned to China Sy’s empire has earned its this organisation, and the no further details at the mo- but Henry chose to stay in share of criticism from labor pages and accounts it con- German database firm Sta- ment,” his SM group said in a the Philippines. groups, who say it uses thou- trols, is based on the be- tista estimates there were statement. sands of contractual hires to haviour of these actors 73 million Facebook users He got a commerce degree avoid paying higher wages Sy put up his first shoe store from a Manila university and who repeatedly violated in the Philippines as of Oc- and benefits that permanent our misrepresentation and tober 2018, the sixth- in downtown Manila in started selling shoes in a workers are entitled to. 1956, a business which later shop which would later spam policies, rather than largest country group. grew into a diversified em- SM officials have insisted on the type of content they grow into a chain named In October last year Face- pire. “ShoeMart.” that they do not engage in so were posting," it added. book said it had removed a -called “contractualization,” He stepped down as chair- By 1972, his shops had but say they hire “seasonal” It accused Twinmark of network of 95 pages and man of his holding firm in branched out into selling all workers for peak periods "coordinated inauthentic 39 accounts in the Philip- 2017, assuming the title of manner of goods, prompting like Christmas, back-to- behaviour, the use of fake pines, including one with “chairman emeritus” and the name to be changed to school and even weekends. accounts, leading people to 4.8 million followers, for leaving trusted allies as well SM Department Store. Source: arabnews.com ad farms, and selling ac- violating the social media cess to Facebook pages to outfit's spam and authen- ernment revenues, excise turn, increase economic ac- artificially increase distri- ticity policies. PH to be upper taxes on oil products were tivities and provide jobs, bution and generate prof- Source :AFP/zl Middle Income... increased and excise taxes on which will also allow people sugar-sweetened beverages to pay their taxes. Tim Horton‘s Use how to be a helpful cus- (Continued from page3 ) and vehicles were intro- “It’s like a virtuous cycle,” he of Drive Thru... tomer is to be patient. This duced. said. should seem like an obvi- said, adding that it is better (Continued from page4 ) ous tip, but if you want Total TRAIN-related collec- Aside from improvement in to have lower tax rates so your Tim Hortons experi- tions of the government in the business climate, Lamb- more people will be paying the first three quarters of ence to be as pleasant as their taxes. ino said increased tax collec- your coffee. 2018 amounted to PHP41.9 tions due to the tax reform possible, you will have to “So those who have more can billion, already near the full- program will also allow the be nice to them as well. Unless you order a bagged contribute more, those who year target of PHP44.3 bil- government additional funds have less should also contrib- lion. for its programs on educa- tea, which is the only drink Follow these simple Tim ute but not as much. That is Gains from TRAIN are allo- tion, health and social protec- they are required to put a Hortons life hacks and not the principle that our tax re- cated for the government’s tion. sleeve on, you'll have to only will getting your cof- form program follows,” he massive infrastructure pro- make sure you ask for one fee or breakfast every said. “Kaya po ngayon, this year, in directly if you really want gram called “Build, Build, 2019 papasok na po ang Pili- morning be quicker and one. The same goes for Earlier, Finance Secretary Build.” pinas doon sa kategorya na easier, but you will also Carlos Dominguez III said Lambino said the Duterte upper-middle income coun- double-cupping drinks. become the most consider- TRAIN provided workers administration’s infrastruc- try status. (That’s why this ate Tim Hortons customer who are earning PHP250,000 ture program aims to put in year the country will be en- Employees' final advice to ever. narcity.com and below some PHP12 bil- place necessary infrastruc- tering the upper middle- Tim Hortons customers on lion a month in additional ture that would benefit the income country status),” he income or a total of country in the long-term. said. PHP102.9 billion as of end- September, which is the reve- He explained that when an This will elevate the country nue loss for the government. area is developed, investors to the likes of Thailand, Ma- will be encouraged to set up laysia and China, he added. To counter its impact on gov- enterprises and this will, in (PNA)

JANUARY 2019 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 7 HEALTH IS WEALTH

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'World's oldest man' DEVOTION TO OUR LADY OF PENAFRANCIA dies in Japan at 113 2019 Our Lady of Penafrancia Novena

Our Lady of the Assumption Church Agence France-Presse 2565 Bathurst St., Toronto ON Japanese Masazo Nonaka receives a Guinness World The 2nd month Novena Devotions Records certificate naming to the Virgin of Penafrancia will be on him the world's oldest man Sunday, Feb 17, 2018 (3rd Sunday of Feb 2019) during a ceremony in Starts at 1:30 pm Ashoro, on Japan's north- Rosary and Novena prayers ern island of Hokkaido, in Followed by the Holy Mass this photo taken by Kyodo Refreshments, Kumustahan at the Church Hall

April 10, 2018. Nonaka died at the age of 113 on SPONSORS FOR THIS MONTH Monday, local media re- Devotees of ported. Kyodo via Reuters the Virgin of Penafrancia from SORSOGON & MASBATE TOKYO - "World's oldest man" Masazo Nonaka, who "We feel shocked at the loss Japan has one of the c/o Nati & Toti Gutierrez was born just 2 years after of this big figure. He was as world's highest life expec- 416 409-6083 the Wright brothers usual yesterday and passed tancies and was home to Michelle Serrano launched humanity's first away without causing our several people recognized 416 988-9613 powered flight, died on family any fuss at all," his as among the oldest hu- Sunday aged 113, Japanese granddaughter Yuko told mans to have ever lived. We encourage all Bicolanos to attend and participate in the spon- Kyodo News. sorship of this novena to the Virgin, for abundant blessings for all media said. They include Jiroemon Ki- the provinces of the Bicol Region, especially for the province of Nonaka was born in July Nonaka had 6 brothers and mura, the longest-living Camarines Sur. 1905, according to Guin- one sister, marrying in man on record, who died Our Lady of the Virgin of Penafrancia is the Patroness of the BICOL ness World Records -- just 1931 and fathering 5 chil- soon after his 116th birth- region. SHE listens and loves us all ! Viva la Virgen ! months before Albert Ein- dren. day in June 2013. For more information, please call : stein published his special Jenifer Amaranto 416 781-3105 He ran a hot spring inn in The oldest verified person theory of relativity. Nati & Toti Gutierrez 416 409-6083 his hometown and in re- ever -- Jeanne Louise Michelle Serrano 416 409-6083 Guinness officially recog- tirement enjoyed watching Calment of France -- died in Paeng Nebres 416 988-9613 nized Nonaka as the oldest sumo wrestling on TV and 1997 at the age of 122, ac- living man after the death eating sweets, according to cording to Guinness. Feast Day Saturday Sept 21, 2019 of Spaniard Francisco Nun- local media. - ABS-CBN News ez Olivera last year. Fluvial Parade, Mass & Fellowship

Page 8 JANUARY 2019 Filipinos Making WAV ES COMMUNITY New Mama’s Inasal on Lawrence

A welcome smile from owner, Vanz, is a staple at Mama’s Inasal. (Below) ToM organizers welcome the new vendor to its fold.

Taste of Manila’s Rolly Mangante and Teresa Torralba with community members paid a courtesy call to MP Marco Mendicino (Eglinton-Lawrence) at the latter's constituency office located at Lawrence and Bathurst in North York. Holiday Cheers

Birthday Cheers

Christmas 2018: Mama Gloria Mendoza (seated) happily surroundedwith grandchildren and great grandkids . (L-R) Presley (holding Mocha), Kaitlin, Jen, Carlos, Chantel, Bryce, Charmaine Myles (carrying Damian), Jade & Cole. (Not in photo are Chloe, Cassandra, Joey, Riley & Nico).

Jan 2: “Lola” Myrna Soriano Jan 14: Makoy D of Fliptatts MP MICHAEL LEVITT HOSTS Knights of Rizal News ANNUAL NEW Upon consultation with Rizal Canada Regional Council of- YEAR’S LEVEE ficers, Sir Joe Damasco named Si Dr. Romy Sinajon KGOR Among the guests who were at to coordinate an educational forum to raise awareness the Jan 13 Levee were Council- about Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the Philippines’ national hero. The lor James Pasternak and Ontar- plan is to hold it in June, before Rizal’s June 19 birthdate. io MP Roman Baber, both gov- ernment representatives for Meanwhile, Sir Jaime Marasigan, KGOR, is now preparing North York. Retired MPP Mon- the delegates from the Knights of Rizal Canada Region who te Kwinter was Levitt’s special will attend the 22nd International Assembly of the KOR to guest. Levitt represents be held in Antipolo City month.

L-R: Sir Jaime Marasigan, KGOR, regional adviser; Sir Joe Damasco, KGOR, regional commander of the Knights of Rizal Canada Region; and Sir Romy Sinajon, KGOR, immediate past deputy regional com- Michael Levittt, Liberal MP for York-Centre, poses with the youth members of our Filipino community. mander, Rizal Canada Region.

JANUARY 2019 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 9 MILESTONES Golden Voices II: A Superb Encore Show Where there is love, there is life

- Mahatma Gandhi

Jan 5: Nieves and Rolly Mangante

After the very successful Golden Voices show presented in October, the show’s pro- ducer did not wait long for an encore show. Golden Voices II was held Dec 29 at the Toronto Pavilion in Toronto. L-R: The show’s executive producer, Philip Beloso of Winning Notes Productions, Maria Teresa Panaligan, Rolly Gatchalian, Shairah Gar- rido and Martha Joy.

December 31, 1975 to December 31, 2018. “Forty three years and still courting”, veteran journalist Butch Galicia declares. Happy Anniversary Butch and Evelyn!

Jan 7: Takako and Rey Magtoto celebrates 39 years of blissful marriage.

Jan 6: FV Foods’ king, Melchor Galeon Dec 27: Nonoy Tan of 70s Superband

Jan 17: Tito and Leny Cayamanda, “still crazy in love” after 38 years! Best Wishes from WAVES Jan 14: Balita publisher, Tess Cusipag Jan 12: Tristan Torralba

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

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Page 14 JANUARY 2019 Filipinos Making WAV ES LIFESTYLE Barack & Michelle Obama Top Miss Universe Catriona Most-Admired List; Donald Gray Reveals Her Trump Comes in Second ‘Heart’ Was ‘Filled with Gratitude’ in Final By COREY ATAD Gallup has released its Moments of Pageant Most Admired List for 2018, and the former presi- dent and first lady of the United States came out on top. According to the poll, Michelle Obama came first on the list of most admired women, unseating the 17- year reign of former U.S. senator and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Photo credite: Pete Souza Clinton dropped to third on place finisher Donald Queen Elizabeth’s appear- Ali Stagnitta dress, the crowd went wild the list, also beaten out by Trump. ance marked her 50th time What nerves? Miss Universe every time the Filipino Oprah Winfrey, while stay- making the list. Winfrey beauty took the stage in ing ahead of Melania Following in third was an- Catriona Gray revealed to Hol- has appeared on the list 31 lywoodLife that instead of Thailand. “I was weirdly Trump in fourth place and other former U.S. president, times, never finishing in calm because I had imag- Queen Elizabeth II in fifth. George W. Bush. nerves, she felt ‘gratitude in first place but coming in her heart’ while waiting for ined that moment, I would Other women on the list Also on the list are Pope second 14 times. the final Miss Uni results! have my heart in my include Angela Merkel, throat!” she explained the Francis, Bill Gates, Bernie Barack Obama, meanwhile, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Ellen The moment Miss Philip- moments before host Steve Sanders, Bill Clinton, Dalai is on track to break the rec- DeGeneres, Nikki Haley, pines Catriona Gray was Harvey announced her as Lama, Joe Biden, Elon ord held by former presi- Malala Yousafzai and Nancy crowned Miss Universe the new Miss Universe. “I Musk, and Mike Pence. dent Dwight Eisenhower, Pelosi. 2018, she was filled with just felt grateful to be there, The Most Admired poll has who was named No. 1 on gratitude for her country top two out of 94 amazing On the list of most admired been conducted by Gallup the list of most admired and her fans. “Through eve- women, and representing men, Barack Obama was since 1946, missing only men 12 times. etcana- ry portion of the pageant I my country. I knew I did No. 1 for the 11th year in a one year in 1976. da.com ∎ just really had gratitude in everything to the best of row, beating out second- my heart, because this was- my ability, and there’s a n’t my first international peace of mind that comes pageant. I had competed with knowing that you gave The FCT Search for Five Outstanding previously in Miss World in everything that you had.” 2016 and I finished up Filipino Canadian Seniors third runner up there,” The 25-year-old was born Catriona explained in an in Australia but made the The Filipino Centre Toronto els and inspirations to stu- photographs. exclusive podcast interview Philippines her home when - FCT announces its search dents, youth & young adults with HollywoodLife. “I she was 17 and was hon- for Five Outstanding Sen- and their fellow senior citi- 2) Must be a Canadian citi- know what it’s like to not ored to represent the pag- iors for 2018-2019 com- zens. zen or permanent resident have your name called, and eant-loving country at Miss mencing on January 2, of Ontario and of Filipino I didn’t want to put that Universe! “It’s our Super- 2019. The "5 Outstanding Filipi- heritage (photocopy of an same kind of pressure on bowl. The level of support no Canadian Seniors of Ontario SIN Card is re- myself as I did before. So, that Filipinos give the arena FCT will conduct a public the Year" - OFCSY Award- quired). every single graduation in of pageantry is phenome- tribute to appreciate, recog- ees will be selected from nal,” Catriona explained. 3) Must be at least 65 years the pageant, whether it be nize and honour senior citi- any of the following areas the top 20, top 10, top five, zen achievers in the Filipi- of profession, discipline or or older, at the time of ap- “We’re very proud people, plication (photocopy of a top three, I just went into no Canadian community. service, namely: 1) Busi- each with a grateful heart.” and there’s just something ness and Entrepreneurship, government - issued Senior about pageants … I don’t The awards project is initi- 2) Certified Profession / Citizen Card is required). From Catriona’s epic slow- know, we love supporting ated by FCT -Filipino Cen- Trade, 3) Community, Pub- mo turn in the swimsuit our candidates!” - holly- 4) Must show proof of age tre Toronto to encourage, lic or Non-governmental competition to her fiery red woodlife.com ∎ and residency in Ontario identify and celebrate sen- Service, 4) Health, Well- iors who have made out- for at least the last 5 years ness, and Sports, 5) Arts, The FCT Outstanding Sen- FCT gala event on April 13, standing service and valua- (a photocopy of an Ontario Media, and Public Rela- iors Awards Committee is 2019, Saturday. Applica- ble contribution into the Health Card is required). tions. Every awardee or composed of: Garry Ta- tion / Nomination Forms life and well-being of the winner will be given a prize 5) May be nominated by a nuan, TCDSB Ward 8 trus- are now available at the community by helping in the form of a "Plaque of recognized professional / tee; Alice Herrera, UPAAT FCT- Filipino Toronto Cen- build a better community Recognition", “Congratulat- community-based organi- president; Steve Pagao, tre, 4395 Sheppard Avenue through their personal or ory Certificate", and "Cash zation or may directly ap- PCCT president; Antonio East, Scarborough, Toronto, professional endeavours. Award"(the amount of ply on his / her own accord. Villarin, a solicitor- barris- ON, M1S 1T9 or phone: 416 With their varied back- which is to be determined ter; Mary Ann San Juan, FCT - 335- 0485. Deadline for grounds as community by the FCT Board of Direc- 6) Must submit at least two president & CEO; Frank submission of completed leaders, business & man- tors). (2) Recommendation / Ref- Cruzet, a retired Toronto application/nomination agement executives, social- erence Letters from a cur- police officer; and Tony A. and requirements, either by cause advocates & volun- General Requirements rent or previous employer San Juan, a retired Toronto hand or mail, is March 16, teers, public & non- for Candidates. The or from a professional / educator, as Chairman. Of- 2019, Saturday. The deci- governmental officials, ser- Candidate must meet the religious/ community or- ficers and directors of the sion of the FCT Outstanding vice-oriented & faith- following Application ganization senior officer. FCT and their immediate Seniors Award Committee focused people, and art, Requirements: family members are ineligi- is final and binding. Win- health, sports & media 7) Must write in no more ble to apply for the award. ners of the search will be practitioners, these still ac- 1) Must complete and sub- than 250 words her / his mit an Application Form, informed accordingly. ( To- tive individuals are serving rationale or reason(s) for The winners will be pre- with 2 - coloured headshot ny A. San Juan, OCT). or have served as role mod- his application. sented and honoured at the

JANUARY 2019 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 15 SPORTS Muse Sharon steals the show at PBA’s opening

BOCAUE, Bulacan -- Sharing “I have an upcoming concert the spotlight with beauty in Singapore on February queens and athletes, it was 10. I have 10 shows in the Sharon Cuneta who shone US and Canada in February brightest on Sunday when up to end of March,” she the Philippine Basketball said. Her tour is special as it Association (PBA), the coun- coincides with her 40th year try’s very popular profes- in show business. She will sional basketball league, be in Toronto for a concert formally opened its 44th on March 29. season at the Philippine “And then I am shooting a Arena in Bulacan. movie with Reality Enter- The veteran actress was the tainment with direk Erik muse of , which Matti. It’s my first horror she has been endorsing for movie, ‘Cuaresma.’ It’s quite some time now. showing sa May, Mother’s Day,” she added. Cuneta accompanied the Magnolia Hotshots Pam- Without disclosing any fur- bansang Manok as their ther details, Cuneta said she muse in the parade that will also shoot a couple marked the official start of more movies and probably a the new PBA season. Sharon Cuneta is the muse of the Magnolia Hotshots at the opening of the PBA's 44th sea- big concert towards the end son. Jonathan Cellona ABS CBN News of the year but she is not at liberty to talk about them The veteran actress stood ing the season with volley- yet. out even among a star- ball star Myla Pablo and "I'm honored, I'm very hap- studded list of muses that Olympic swimmer Jasmine py, I'm proud to be part of included 2015 Miss Uni- Alkhaldi. the family of Purefoods and verse Pia Wurtzbach But it was Cuneta stole the Magnolia," Cuneta said in a (Ginebra) and 2016 Miss show, with players from all brief interview after the International Kylie Verzosa teams and league officials opening ceremonies. (San Miguel Beer). asking to take photos with "Masarap maging part ng The PBA teams also tapped her. ganitong liga, kasi it pro- athletes as their muses, with motes sportsmanship, ca- Cuneta also gave a peek on Ginebra’s muse is 2015 Miss national team player Alyssa 2016 Miss International Kylie maraderie." – ABS-CBN News how busy her year is going Universe Pia Wurtzbach Valdez walking with NLEX, Verzosa is for San Miguel Beer to be. and Blackwater Elite enter-

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Making Waves in Hollywood Darren Criss celebrates

Golden Globes victory Meet Filipino-Canadian with Filipino treats breakout star Manny Jacinto from mom Yong Chavez, ABS-CBN North America News Bureau

Manny Jacinto is feeling the need for speed playing a pilot in the much- anticipated sequel to “Top Gun,” one of the movies that made Tom Cruise a global superstar.

“Top Gun: Maverick” is scheduled to be released in 2020. The Good Place co-star Manny Jacinto has joined the cast of Apart from Cruise, Val the upcoming Top Gun sequel. Kilmer is also coming back to revisit his Iceman role. Asian men onscreen, play- “Yeah. I have a lot to ex- PHOTO CREDIT: Darren Criss Twitter ing diverse roles like never plore in the acting world. “A lot of top-secret stuff so I before and positioning as We’ll get to that point Filipino-American actor country and getting invited can’t really say but it’s been leading men. where I can explore direct- Darren Criss is enjoying his to glamorous parties like good,” Jacinto said in an ing or writing,” he said. Golden Globes victory as he this…” interview with ABS-CBN He credits his Filipino celebrated with his Filipino Criss tweeted, “Well Mom, News. background for having the Jacinto’s role as Jason Men- mother who brought Pinoy perseverance that has doza in “The Good Place” I’m glad you made it.” When asked if he ever im- treats for Hollywood’s Best served him well ever since has earned him a following. In 2018 Criss celebrated agined that he’ll be in mov- Actor. he decided to pursue act- The show was nominated his first acting plum for the ie with Cruise, he said: Criss tweeted on January ing. for Best TV Series at the same role when he won “When you put it that way, 12 about spending time Golden Globes. the Best Actor Emmy at the no. I definitely did not think “I think all Filipinos just put with his Cebuana mother 70th Television Academy that I’d get to that. It is cra- their heads down and work “Maybe my New Year’s res- Cerina the morning after Awards, which he also ded- zy. I am just trying to take it hard. I have my parents to olution is to just stay pre- receiving his Golden Globes icated to his mother and all in because I don’t know thank for that. I have my sent and take it all in. It’s recognition for his role in father, William. if that will happen again family to thank for that. been a crazy ride. This is the American Crime Story but also just try to do the Whether it be getting those the first time that we’ve series “The Assassination Fil-Am Darren Criss’ two work and hopefully every- traits from them or just like been here. It’s going to go of Gianni Versace.” acting trophies signify the body appreciates what I get support from them, it’s by like that so I’m just try- The Glee star’s speech on first time for both major do.” huge,” he said. ing to make the most of it.” the Golden Globes stage awards bodies in Holly- wood to give the major act- The Filipino-Canadian star Is he planning to also get included a dedication of ing award to an actor of is a proud member of a new into writing or directing “The Good Place” was also his Best Actor Award to his Filipino-American heritage. batch of actors in Holly- one day? a Critics’ Choice nominee. It Filipina mother whom he wood who are representing airs Thursday night on called “a firecracker…who - ABS-CBN News NBC. ∎ dreamed of coming to this A mission to find one’s true identity in ABS-CBN series “The General’s Daughter” gets caught in the middle of the battle between two nemeses that will change her life and identity in the action-drama series “The General’s Daughter”, seen outside the Philippines via TFC

QUEZON CITY, PHILIP- the proper emotions,” said , on the PINES, January 18, 2019-- explained. other hand, plays Gen. Mar- ABS-CBN opens the year cial De Leon, Santiago’s ri- She also added, “I think this with the much-awaited un- val, whom the latter blames is the right time to return to ion of generations of grand for his eldest child’s death. doing teleseryes (TV series). slam actors in the upcom- Multi-awarded actress Eula I think everyone I dream of ing series “The General’s Valdez is also part of the working with is here. I am Daughter”, which is seen in show as Corazon, the loving surrounded by my idols most countries outside the wife of Marcial. and the people I respect in Philippines via The Filipino the industry.” Growing up, Rhian was led Channel (TFC), with its pi- to believe that her biggest lot episode streaming via Veteran actor Tirso Cruz enemy is the De Leons. To TFC Online (www.TFC.tv) III will also amp up the ac- please her parents, she en- on January 21. tion as Gen. Santiago Guer- ters the military as a spy rero, Rhian’s father who The Kapamilya network’s and eventually infiltrates hones her to become their first offering for 2019 fea- Marcial’s personal life. As biggest weapon against tures the return to doing TV she gets closer to Marcial proves herself to them to series. “I have done several their mortal enemy. Also series of Angel Locsin, who and his family, Rhian also get the affection she de- roles, and I must say this is part of the cast is Janice De will playRhian Bonifacio, inches her way towards the serves. one of the most complex Belen as Amelia, Santiago’s the daughter of the respect- truth that will redefine her characters I’ve played. It is wife, who carries a deep ed military general who Locsin considers her role in life --- her true father is hard. But it is also fun be- grudge because of the death yearns for the love of her the series one of the hard- Marcial, and Santiago only cause I get to act with great of their son. parents. She constantly est she has done in a TV actors, so I draw from them (Continued on page17 )

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TFC at the Movies brings Philippine Piolo Pascual expects Festival films to the world busy year with TV,

Start the year celebrating the Philippine cinema by catching some of the 2018 MMFF entries concert, movie

Piolo Pascual at the launch of the new Dunkin Donuts TV commercial.

Leah C. Salterio ed to go to Toronto for a Valentine concert with his MANILA -- Piolo Pascual is son, Inigo. starting 2019 on a high note. In fact, he is already This April, Pascual is even booked for the first four starting a new movie. months of the year, with Pascual also came out in a several projects lined up new TV commercial for for him. Dunkin Donuts, to intro- He started the New Year duce the chain's new DD with the reformatted Bars, with fellow endorsers "ASAP Natin 'To," with the and the new entry of addition to the group, Ding- to the Sunday noontime dong Dantes. show. Pascual, who turned 42 last His weekly sitcom, "Home January 12, insists he never Sweetie Home," with Toni changed his lifestyle for the QUEZON CITY, PHILIP- (Martin), and Emily Ian (Trillo) who after help- Gonzaga, entered its fifth longest time and does eve- PINES, January 16, 2019-- (Mendoza) whose paths ing mend her broken heart year this month. rything in moderation. The celebration of the Phil- will cross as they face a life- became her best friend. - ABS-CBN News ippine Cinema continues as threatening mission, that Will Zyra choose to take the In February, Pascual is slat- TFC at the Movies brings also changes their relation- risk with the man who once five of the 2018 Metro Ma- ship as they get to know broke her heart or with the ... The General’s Also bringing love to the se- ries are Ronnie Alonte as nila Film Festival entries to each other better. man who picked up her Daughter the world. broken pieces? Ivan and Loisa Andalio as Meantime, the three other (Continued from page16 ) Claire -- two lovers who will let love reign despite the cha- Kicking off the celebration 2018 MMFF entries that Another film that falls un- os around them. were the screenings last will soon go global via TFC der the romantic-comedy made her a pawn to kill his December of the films at the Movies are “Mary, genre is “The Girl in the “The General’s Daughter” arch nemesis. “Fantastica” and “Jack Em Marry Me”, “One Great Orange Dress” which stars also stars Art Acuna, Anne Popoy: The Puliscredi- Love” and “The Girl in the Jericho Rosalesand Jessy Aside from the lies she must Feo, Cholo Barretto, Kim bles” which will also soon Orange Dress”. Mendiola. The film is about put up with, love will also be Molina, Kate Alejandrino, screen in other regions the ordinary girl Anna one of Rhian’s enemies as Luz Valdez, and Nico Anto- worldwide. The film “Mary, Marry Me” (Mendiola) who one day Franco () and nio. It is under the direction stars real-life sisters Toni wakes up in bed beside the Ethan(JC De Vera) both fight of Manny Palo and Mervyn The comedy-fantasy film Gonzaga and Alex Gon- popular actor Rye Del Ro- for her affection. Rhian will Brondial. also meet her biggest rival “Fantastica” which stars zaga with their leading sario (Rosales). As Anna Watch out for the highly- Jessie (Ryza Cenon), the ex- is about the life man . It is a sto- tries to escape from the anticipated series “The Gen- girlfriend ofEthan, who will of Belat (Vice Ganda) who ry about sisters Mary Anne hotel with the help of Rye, eral’s Daughter” seen in compete with Rhian to bring most countries outside the hopes to bring back the life (Toni) and Mary Jane they find themselves back her former lover to her Philippines via TFC. The in their carnival for her (Alex), whose relationship caught in the middle of arms. mother Fec (Jaclyn Jose). will be tested after Mary their budding romance and show’s pilot episode will be She will then meet Prince Jane gets engaged with personal dilemmas. Will Meanwhile, the highly- streaming via TFC’s different () who Mary Anne’s old flame Pete Anna fight for her feelings anticipated series also marks platforms simulcast its local asks for her help to save (Milby). Will Mary Jane and for Rye or let it go for the the return to television of the airing on January 21, at 8:30 the world of Fantastica, and Pete’s engagement totally sake of friendship? How Philippines’ Diamond Star p.m. (Manila Time), in all ter- in return will help her re- drift the sisters apart? Who will this incident affect in her role ritories except for the U.S. as Isabelle, the woman who where the simulcast stream- store the life of their carni- between the sisters will Rye’s career? will give refuge to Rhian after ing will be in East coast only. val that is at the verge of Pete end up marrying? she gets shot in a mission. Catch-up episodes will be being in possession of the Catch these world-class With Isabelle’s help, Rhian available in most countries family of her former best A moving love story is what films from the recent 2018 will discover the truth about worldwide via TFC Online friend Dong Nam the film “One Great Love” Film Festival her identity and find the love (www.TFC.tv) and TFC IPTV. (). offers to its viewers, which as they soon screen in your she has been fighting for. stars , Dennis regions. Find out which For more updates about TFC Kapamilya star Arjo Atayde, On the other hand, the ac- Trillo, and JC De Vera. 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Page 18 JANUARY 2019 Filipinos Making WAV ES COMMUNITY Councillor James Pasternak is the LBC EXPRESS New Chair of Toronto Infrastructure Honoured for Charity and Environment Committee & Sports Development James Pasternak has been se- lected by Mayor John Tory to sit on Executive Committee as the Chair of the new Infrastructure and Environment Committee that is responsible for our city's infrastructure needs and ser- vices, transportation, parks and forestry and the sustainable use of the environment. Pasternak is grateful for the support of my colleagues on the North York Community Council to have been selected as Chair of this committee that is responsible for many local transportation matters

Raffy Policarpio, LBC Country Head, posed with the club executives Chito Yorro, Talamak Chair, and Boyet Bautista, Talamak President, Watch TV host Every Friday 8pm after receiving for LBC an appreciation plaque for the company’s Joel Recla on FTV support and sponsorship of worthwhile charity and sports initia- with his guests Channel 869 tives in the Greater Toronto community. Very recently, the manage- tiatives. ment & staff of LBC Express Inc. (Canada) became the re- At the awards night, members cipient of a prestigious award of Talamak Golf hoisted the for the company’s major role giant Gemini Cup it won this in the development of sports year, a repeat of the same in- within the Greater Toronto terleague championship title it Area as well as its deep in- won the previous year. As volvement in charity works well, trophies and medals within the community. were awarded to the club’s tournament winners in 2018. The award was presented by Major individual winners the executive council of Tala- were Boyet Bautista, LBC Cup mak Golf Club, a prominent Champion and Player of the golf & sports association in Year, Ferdi Regala, 2018 TGA (Waves of our Lives) the GTA, during the club’s the Points Champion, Rick Solis, Annual Awards and Apprecia- winner of the 2018 TGA www.pinoyradio.com tion Gala Night at the Reming- MatchPlay Tournament, and ton Parkview Golf and Coun- Hyun Lee, a Korean-Canadian try Club banquet hall. In re- active member of Talamak ceiving the accolade, Country who won the 2018 TGA Head Raffy Policarpio pledged Masters Championships. Sundays 8:30 pm - 9:00pm to continue his company’s support and sponsorship of The club also handed out vari- worthwhile charity and sports ous plaques of appreciation to Host: KUYA NESTOR initiatives, particularly those certain club members who that provide social impact have given immense contribu- both in the GTA and in the far- tion towards the association’s flung areas in the Philippines. successful hosting on games and social events. Awardees During the year, LBC, the Phil- included Arnold & Rizelle ippines’ premier cargo- Cruz, Ed & Eva Luistro, Louine forwarding company, spon- Paez, Jowie Jucal and Ben sored and supported major Caringal. A Captain’s trophy Filipino-Canadian sporting was given to Gabby Blanco for events such as the 3rd LBC leading his team to victory in Badminton Funfest in April the Chairman’s Cup team tour- and Talamak Golf’s participa- nament in August, while the tion in 9th GTA Interleague Sportsmanship Trophy went Golf tournament in June. Both to debonair and dance-guru events attracted the participa- Bernie Sychangco. tion of various badminton and golf associations from Toronto Aside from the hoisting of the and the surrounding cities. championship interleague Likewise, in August, LBC was a trophy won by Talamak over key advocate and supporter of other equally-competitive golf the cause-oriented walk initi- associations in Ontario, the ated by ANCOP (Answering other highlights of the night the Cry of the Poor), a leading included the milestone cele- Philippine charity organiza- bration of the October/ tion that provides housing and November birthday honorees. educational assistance to indi- Rodel Bince, one of the birth- gent families back home. day celebrants treated the group to a serving of a large Chito Yorro and Renato Bau- whole crispy Portuguese tista, chairman and president ‘lechon’. The gala event lasted The Talakayan Radyo Filipino broadcast staff, led by producer Sir Jess Cabrias( centre), posed respectively, of Talamak Golf, through the wee hours of the with fellow Knights of Rizal special radio guests on January 12, 2019. Shown seated LR: Sir Joe acknowledged the essential night, capped by lively danc- Damasco, Sir Jimmy Marasigan, Mrs.R. Saldana, and Tony A. San Juan. Back row : Sir Nelson role that LBC Canada plays in ing, sing-alongs and the raf- Galvez, Sir Richard Saldana & Sir Bobby Achacon.The Knights talked about the Philippine- partnering with the club to- fling of door prizes, gift certifi- wards the promotion of chari- based international fellowship & service focused organization.( Photo by: Bobby Achacon.) cates and cash prizes. ∎ table and sports-oriented ini-

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