OCTOBER 2016 www.filipinosmakingwaves.com VOL.5, NO.9 WA V ES TORONTO, ONTARIO Fall is our humbling experience

By RILEY MENDOZA Waves Staff Writer FALL has been with us here in To- ber, not necessarily fall, heralds the ronto since almost four weeks ago. longest Christmas season any- Also called autumnal equinox, it where in the world, although critics officially arrived September 22, claim commercialization of the making night and day equal in du- birth of the Lord trivializes its ob- ration. servance.

What makes fall special? For many But that's in the , our Filipinos used to two kinds of native land, even as we've em- weather systems in the Philippines braced Canada like it's also our - the rainy and the dry seasons - fall own homeland. is a harbinger of both happiness and gloom. Not being used to fall and winter, we marvel and grunt at the same That it begins in September is PHOTO BY TERESA TORRALBA time. We behold the changing col- equated with other "ber" months ours of fall and wonder why every (October, November) of joyous cel- Even nature reminds us to thank Canada through this prominent red maple leaf. year without fail, the green leaves ebrations leading to the ultimate And being a predominantly Catho- erings all associated with Christ- turn red, yellow and brown and fall "ber" month of the year - Decem- lic country, December is the once-a mas. from their branches in nature's ber. These "ber" months are actu- -year season of gift-giving, merry- gesture of life's decline. ally the fall season in Canada. making, festivities and family gath- It is said that the onset of Septem- (Continued on page4 ) PH Secretary of Halloween In the Philippines Agriculture, Hon. Halloween is a big – that is, when you nos call “Undas,” Emmanuel Piňol, to deal: time to plan the celebrate it in coun- which means “Day of meet Fil-Canadian best spooky costumes, tries like the U.S. and the Dead.” This hap- time to get a whole Canada. In the Philip- pens during Novem- community tub of sweets and pines, it’s somehow ber 2 but Filipinos goodies through trick different. observe this holiday or treats, and a time to as early as November October 29, 2016 - 2:30pm A few days before No- Canada Christian Church hop on one party after 1. At this point in another. It’s such a vember 1, local news time, graves, mausole- 50 Gervais Drive, Toronto will feature cemeter- merry time to spend a ums, and tombs get night of terror and fun ies being cleaned in (Continued on page5 ) time for what Filipi-

IN MEMORIAM Strategist says Duterte, Miriam Defensor Santiago not media, the cause of June 15, 1945 - September 29, 2016 miscommunication “THE BEST PRESIDENT WE NEVER HAD” te's off-the-cuff remarks tend to grab headlines leaving behind the real point of his message. "The problem really is his off-the- cuff remarks. These are the ones that grab the headlines instead of focusing on the meat of what his pronouncements are, and he blames the media for that. It's not fair," German said. PH President Duterte, AP PHOTO He compared Duterte first 100 -- The numerous clarifica- days wherein he apologized tions and explanations made on around five times for his colorful President Rodrigo Duterte's state- remarks to that of former Presi- ments can only be blamed on one dent Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo who thing: his off-the-cuff remarks. only apologized once for the "Hello Miriam Defensor Santiago, dubbed She was a feisty lady known for her Communication strategists believe Garci" election scandal. as “The Iron Lady of Asia”, suc- no-nonsense drive against graft that the public tends to accept German added that the need for cumbed to cancer on September and corruption. 29, 2016 while confined at the St. Duterte's colorful words as his real constant clarification and explana- Santiago was a Filipino politician Luke's Medical Center at the Boni- message at the expense of what the tion of the president's message is a and judge, who served in all three facio Global City in Taguig. president is really trying to say. sign that the president's communi- branches of the Philippine govern- According to veteran public rela- cation team has no direct access to She was 71. (Continued on page4 ) tions strategist Reli German, Duter- (Continued on page3 ) Page 2 Filipinos Making WA V ES October 2016

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(Continued from page1 ) She became an icon of in- Fidel Ramos turns critic to corruptibility, honest gov- In Memoriam...Miriam De- ernment service, and con- fensor Santiago stitutional law. She was giv- salvage Philippines-US ties en numerous awards and ment – judicial, executive, recognition for her fight and legislative. against corruption in the country. In 1988, Santiago was named laureate of the Ra- In 2012, Santiago became mon Magsaysay Award for the first Filipina and the government service, with a first Asian from a develop- citation "for bold and moral ing country to be elected a leadership in cleaning up a judge of the International graft-ridden government Criminal Court. She later agency." resigned the post, cit- ing chronic fatigue syn- Santiago became senator of drome, which turned out to the republic in 1995 and be lung cancer. authored the most number of laws and bills in the en- Santiago served three tire history of terms in the Philippine Sen- the Philippines. She ran ate. On 13 October 2015, again for president in Santiago declared her can- the1998 presidential elec- didacy for President of the tions but lost after heavy Philippines in the 2016 black propaganda against elections after her doctors her which were eventually from the United States de- proven false. She continued clared her cancer 'stable' Former Philippine President Fidel Ramos. AP FILE PHOTO her work as senator - ex- and 'receded', but lost in Three in five Filipinos may helping to fight Islamist eral, was among those who posed and lambasted nu- the elections. merous government scan- have given their new Presi- militants in the Philippines’ led a US-backed popular Following her death, she dals, such as the Priority dent’s performance the troubled south to leave be- revolt that ousted dictator was called by her support- Development Assistance thumbs up, but the one per- cause their presence there in 1986. ers as "the best president Fund scam, which led to son whose approval Rodri- is complicating his efforts He is a graduate of West we never had". ■ go Duterte craves has rated to forge peace with Muslim Point, the US Military Acad- massive outrage and trig- his government a “huge secessionists. emy. gered major reforms disappointment and let- throughout the country. down.” Lately, he has declared the Calling Ramos the Ameri- Philippines will stop joint cans’ “top dog” on Monday, Former president Fidel Ra- war games and patrols with the Communist Party of the Ten of Miriam Santiago mos, whom Duterte credits the US in the South China Philippines said he is “now for handing him the presi- Sea while he is President. set to lead the pack to con- Defensor’s Quotes dency, said the government He said yesterday in a solidate the pro-US camp of was “losing badly” by prior- speech before new govern- reactionaries to put greater 1. “I have only entertainment value in Philippine pol- itizing a war on drugs at the ment appointees: “I do not pressure on the Duterte itics.” – Santiago’s comments to a foreign journalist. expense of issues such as mean to cancel or abrogate regime to backtrack on its 2. “If he’s brave, he should switch place with me. He poverty, living costs, for- our military alliances. But promotion of an independ- should be funny and I’ll be the asshole” – Santiago eign investment and jobs. let me ask you, do you real- ent foreign policy.” challenging fellow Senator Juan Ponce-Enrile for his al- ly think we need it?” Presidential spokesman Noel Medina, a political an- leged role in the pork ban. Ernesto Abella played He has chafed at US criti- alyst with the Institute for 3. “Head-bashing is the best strategy. Sometimes I down Ramos’ comments, cisms of the more than Political and Electoral Re- have to splatter their brains on the pavement” – saying the 88-year-old was 3,500 extrajudicial killings, form, said that Ramos, Santiago on being asked the best way to fight corrupt just “acting like a father” both by police and vigilan- though pro-US, “is a practi- officials. and a “senior statesman.” tes, that have blighted his cal thinker.” “He really war on drugs. He has thinks Duterte is overdoing 4. “When the government employee is poor, and he Duterte has spoken often of threatened to sever ties his attacks on the West and works in a corrupt agency, he can resist everything his respect for Ramos, who with the US, as he pitches the US, and that it is unnec- except temptation.” – Santiago on why some govern- was president from 1992 to for an “independent” for- essary.” ment officials are corrupt. 1998. eign policy anchored on Asked if Ramos has the 5. “The chances of me quiting are like the chances of It is unclear why Ramos has forging new alliances with gravitas to sway Duterte, a snowball in hell.” – Santiago after knowing that chosen to criticize Duterte China and Russia. Medina said: “We’ll have to some DAR employees opposed her confirmation. now. But analysts suggest In a Sunday editorial in the wait and see how Duterte that he may be putting his Manila Bulletin newspaper, responds. If it’s just his 6. “I do not subscribe to the school of thought that I foot down to salvage ties Ramos called this policy spokesman talking, that am leading the presidential polls because of my with Washington frayed by disconcerting. “Are we means this is being settled beautiful legs.” – Santiago after learning that she was Duterte’s almost daily bar- throwing away decades of internally, and Duterte is leading the survey. rage of expletive-laced in- military partnership, tacti- responding favorably. But if 7. “Change the Charter so that only taxpayers will be sults at Manila’s longtime cal proficiency, compatible Duterte himself reacts pub- ally. allowed to vote. ” – Santiago ’s proposal to stop pat- weaponry, predictable lo- licly and attacks Ramos, ronage politics. Duterte last week told US gistics and soldier-to- then we’ll know where he President Barack Obama to soldier camaraderie, just stands.” 8. “You know, if you shut down all the TV cameras, “go to hell,” just a month like that? On DU30’s say- the proceedings will be finished in one week, but so???” he said. DU30 is a He added: “But Ramos, this people want more that 15 (minutes) of fame.” – after calling him a “son of a early, is too precious an ally wh***.” popular acronym for Duter- Santiago on why impeachment proceedings are so slow. te. to sacrifice or to attack.” - Duterte has said he wants THE STRAITS TIMES/ASIA 9. “Maybe they will be happy because on one hand I US special forces who are Ramos, a former police gen- NEWS NETWORK ■ might die and then they could get rid of me. But on the other hand I might survive and then I will get rid of them. ” – Santiago to her enemies after revealing ADVERTISE WITH WAVES: 647 718-1360 she had lung cancer. 10. “I eat death threats for breakfast!” – Santiago’s an- [email protected] swer to a reporter about threats on her life.

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Duterte blames Yolanda Fall is our humbling ... But "white Christmas" is real in Toronto. The falling on industrialized nations, While we appreciate fall's snow and the bone-chilling splendour and magic, we cold it whips up are genu- also feel an uneasy fore- ine to the touch. The sights belittles US aid boding of what's in store in of winter are lovable but its Jamaine Punzalan winter, the season follow- elements are horrible. As a ing fall. Filipino, that is how I view it. Paradoxical as it may seem but if we were in the Phil- It is fall -as much as spring- ippines, we hanker for that has great significance "white Christmas" - a con- to us as people. In this sea- cept embedded in our son we're currently in, we mind by the country's colo- take stock of everything. In nizers. We love looking at fall, we come to the realiza- white Christmas to the ex- tion that we, and every- tent that we fake it in many thing around us, are vul- ways, including having nerable. Fall is everyone's white Christmas trees in humbling experience. ■ our residences and in de-

(Continued from page1 ) creative destruction," he said. Duterte, not media... Quezon also noted a mis- the president; otherwise communication on the part there would be no confu- of Duterte's communica- sion on the part of the me- tion strategy as reflected dia and the public. on the recent SWS survey. Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte Last Wednesday (October Results of the survey MANILA - President Rodri- super typhoon, which killed the monsters of tornado? 5), Presidential spokesper- showed that 84 percent of go Duterte demeaned the over 7,000 people in the It's industrialized coun- son Ernesto Abella advised the respondents are satis- assistance that the United central islands, was a prod- tries. We had nothing to do the media to "use creative fied with the government's States extended to the Phil- uct of the global warming with it.” imagination" in interpret- campaign against illegal ippines in the aftermath of phenomenon generated by ing Duterte's pronounce- drugs, while 8 percent are Typhoon ''Yolanda'' in the carbon emissions of The US was one of the first dissatisfied, and another 8 countries to send aid to the ments since the president 2013, arguing that the ca- industrial countries. "carefully calibrates his percent undecided. lamity was caused by cli- Philippines in the wake of “Haiyan is just a creation of Yolanda, the strongest ty- statements" every now and However, 71 percent of the mate-warming emissions then. from industrialized nations. climate change, which the phoon on record. respondents stressed the industrial countries also German said that doing this importance of keeping the Duterte made the remark in created,” he added. It is also the Philippines' drug suspects alive during only treaty ally. The 1951 would be like passing on an Al Jazeera interview re- the problem to the media. police operations. leased Monday, where he Duterte also insisted that Mutual Defense Treaty confirmed a potential cease the Philippines, with its rel- binds the two countries to "Media just reports what Manolo said that the re- to defense treaties, includ- atively small carbon foot- "defend themselves against he (Duterte) says and then sults defeat the whole ing military exercises, with print, cannot be blamed for external armed attack." he's gonna say 'hey, inter- point of the war on drugs Washington because he the changing climate pat- pret it the way you want to which, as online memes terns. The US-Philippine alliance, show, is "obosen." does “not think they will be however, has been strained but be creative.' But if they there for us” in times of “You have reached the since Washington raised become too creative, He added that if the public need. heights of industrialization. the alarm on the piling kaaway na niya ang media looks beyond the presi- All these years, you have body count in Manila’s drug and media doesn't want dent's off-the-cuff remarks, The President’s pronounce- that," German said. ment prompted interview- been spewing all the gas, war, prompting Duterte to Duterte is only repeating er Wayne Hay to quip: “But carbon and everything. We unleash a string of verbal 'CREATIVE DESTRUCTION' his messages. they were there in Haiyan had little or nothing to do attacks. with it,” he said. Former Presidential Com- "If you go beyond the hot (Yolanda) just a few years While criticizing the US, sauce that the president ago.” munications Undersecre- “We have this guy, 'we'd Duterte has signaled build- tary Manolo Quezon added pours on everything to In response, Duterte belit- like to help you but do not ing ties with Washington's that Duterte is practicing make it tasty, he's actually tled the calamity aid, saying try to catch up with us and foes Beijing and Moscow. "creative destruction" with been serving the same dish “If they want, you can forgo overtake us because it will This, despite the Philip- his pronouncements. over and over again and with it. Other nations will contribute so much carbon pines and China sparring that's because he's trying come. Or we will die, dou- emission.' And who's re- over the resource-rich "The president views him- to get us used to a certain ble the number.” sponsible for the climate? South China Sea. , ABS-CBN self very clearly and has diet," he said. -ABS-CBN Who's responsible for Hai- News promoted himself as a kind News ■ Besides, he added that the yan? Who's responsible for of whirlwind to engage in August 2016 remittances up 16.3% MANILA — Base effects re- BSP Governor Amando tance value has been over sulted in the double-digit Tetangco Jr., in a text mes- USD2 billion since February growth of remittances to sage to reporters, said the this year," he added. the Philippines in August dollar value of remittances 2016. in August 2015 was lower Central bank data show "to due weaker host curren- that after the USD1.994 bil- Data released by the Bang- cies", such as the euro. lion cash inflows in August ko Sentral ng Pilipinas last year, monthly inflows (BSP) Monday showed that "The euro has since then in the succeeding months cash remittances from remained relatively stable. were logged at more than overseas Filipino workers In addition, this year, the USD2 billion, except in No- (OFWs) grew at an annual other currencies have vember 2015 (USD1.87 bil- rate of 16.3 percent in Au- strengthened," he said. lion), and January 2016 Sending money to the Philippines. PHOTO BY gust 2016 to USD2.32 bil- (USD1.998 billion). "Moreover, it will be noted J.P.MOCZULSKI) lion against year-ago's (Continued on page10 ) nearly USD2 billion. that the monthly remit-

October 2016 Filipinos Making WA V ES Page 5 Halloween TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] 12 haunted places to get spooked at in Toronto Toronto is filled with supposedly haunted places. body at on campus. According to legend, after the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Behind the facade of some of our city's most beau- Great Fire in 1914, workers found a skeleton wear- tiful old buildings lies a more gruesome past that's ing a belt stamped with a stonemasons emblem. waiting for you to discover. Halloween is the per- Keg Mansion fect time for you to explore spooky sites, which are located all over for your ghost hunting conven- ience, of course. Here are some of the creepiest haunted places in Toronto. Lower Bay Station

Like all old theatres, the Elgin and Winter Garden is apparently haunted. You may not see the Phan- tom of the Opera here, but many strange phenome- na and sightings have been reported between Head here for a steak and leave with a paranormal shows. encounter. The former Massey mansion is suppos- edly home to a number of ghosts, including the St. Michael's Hospital Massey's only daughter who died in the house and It's no surprise this hospital, founded in 1892, is one of the family's maids who hung herself in the This abandoned subway station appears in lots of reportedly haunted. One of the health centre's foyer. Some dinner guests say the ghost of a little movies and TV shows. It's also apparently haunted most famous ghosts is Sister Vincenza (or "Vinnie) boy haunts the stairwell. by a mysterious lady in red. Next time the subway who might appear on the 7th floor of the hospital's diverts through the abandoned station make sure Cardinal Carter wing, the former maternity ward. to watch for her apparition. Colborne Lodge Old City Hall Guild Inn grounds Robert Turpin and Arthur Lucas, the last two men sentenced to capital punishment in Toronto back in 1962, reportedly haunt Courtroom 33 in Old City Hall. It's really no surprise that this Rom- anesque Revival building, dating back to the turn of the 20th century, is haunted Ryerson Theatre School No, we're not being dramatic, actors at the Ryerson Theatre School have reportedly experienced some creepy things in this building on Gould Street. It used to house the Ontario College of Pharmacy and students there used to work on cadavers. Could This building, originally owned by John and Jemi- those spirits still be roaming the hallways? blogTO The former summer home of Colonel Harold Bick- ma Howard, in High Park might not be as innocent ford might be getting redeveloped right now, but as it looks. Over the years, many people have re- (Continued from page1 ) in the past, it's had a number of uses including as a ported experiencing some paranormal activity in hotel, military hospital and missionary college. The and around it. Supposedly Jemima Howard died in HALLOWEEN IN THE PHILIPPINES creepy architectural cemetery is made even more the house after battling breast cancer. painted, grasses are cut, and it’s being made so by the prospect of ghosts on the grounds. Gibraltar Point Lighthouse cleaner as people flock to the cemeteries where Don Jail their dead loved ones. By November 1, all cemeteries will be filled with people who come to pay respect to their beloved dead. Since Philippines is a predominantly Catho- lic nation, this event is very significant to Filipi- nos. It becomes a mini reunion where relatives unite in honoring their dead by visiting them and reminiscing the life they lived. Most families bring flowers, light candles, and say a prayer when paying respect. Others stay longer; some even bring food and other items that will keep them out of boredom, especially when bringing kids. John Paul Radelmu ller was Toronto's very first PHOTO BY MARC SARGENT On the other hand, aside from this traditional cul- lighthouse keeper and he disappeared in early ture of visiting the dead, some families practice The old Don Jail is often considered one of the 1815. Legend goes that two soldiers murdered him Halloween just like how it is being celebrated in most haunted places in the city. Between 1908 and and hid his body after he refused to continue serv- other countries. Some businesses and schools 1962, 34 hangings took place here and in 2007, ing them drinks. Many say his spirit now haunts here hold Halloween parties. Some villages hold human remains were found on site. the lighthouse. Trick or Treat events for kids. The braver ones do University College Bridge by Old Finch and Morningside ghost hunting in the creepiest attractions here in Stonemasons Ivan Reznikoff and Paul Diablos were This is a popular place for high schoolers to drive the Philippines—all in the spirit of fun, of course. working on University College back in the 1850s. out to. Legend goes, a young girl died here on her HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO ONE AND ALL! Legend has it that they got into a fight over a wom- birthday. Head to the bridge and sing happy birth- an and Diablos murdered Reznikoff and buried his day, I dare you.

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Page 6 Filipinos Making WA V ES October 2016 PINOY PRIDE ABS-CBN NEWS ANCHOR AND Martina Ortiz-Luis is Toronto Maple Leafs’ REPORTER HONORED WITH new anthem singer As the official anthem MCLUHAN FELLOWSHIP singer for the Toronto Maple Leafs team, 15- Holmes, which was named after the world- year-old Filipino- renowned Canadian communications scholar. Canadian Martina The Fellowship is the Canadian Embassy’s flag- Ortiz-Luis gets to belt ship media advocacy initiative which was out the U.S. and Cana- launched in 1997 to foster responsible journal- dian national anthems ism in the Philippines, reflecting Canada’s belief at all of the team’s that a strong media is essential to a free and home games. democratic society. Martina has gone a long way since her Under the Fellowship, and with financial sup- performance at the Filipinos Making Waves festival. port from Sun Life of Canada, the winner under- Congratulations and continue to make waves! takes a speaking tour in Canada as well the Phil- ippines. In Canada, the tour provides an oppor- tunity for the Fellow to interact with Canadian media counterparts and to discuss current is- Transgender sues with Canadian government officials and members of civil society. The awardee will also solon lands in have the chance to sit as a fellow at the McLu- han Institute in Toronto. ABS-CBN News broadcast journalist and anchor US magazine's Gigi Grande was given one of the highest honors Grande was chosen for the distinction for her for journalists and communicators as she was excellent reportage of the various issues sur- list of inspiring recognized with the 2016 Marshall McLuhan rounding the campaign and the national elec- Fellowship citation during the conclusion of the tions that took place earlier this year. women annual Jaime V. Ongpin journalism seminar last She is one of the anchors on “Mornings @ANC” Coconuts Manila September 28 in City. on ANC, the ABS-CBN News Channel, formerly Other ABS-CBN journalists that have the distin- serving as news bureau chief of ABS-CBN News guished award include Lynda Jumilla-Abalos, Australia. Catch her and the rest of the Gerry Lirio, and Luz Rimban. “Mornings @ANC” crew like Paolo Abrera, Christian Esguerra, David Celdran, and Ginger The award was presented by Canada’s Ambas- Conejero during weekdays starting at 5:30am. ■ sador-Designate to the Philippines, Mr. John Elaine Quijano: The first Asian- American moderator of a U.S. national debate is a Filipina moment for the candidates and the country." A Chicago native, Quijano joined CBS News in 2010 and for the last two years has MANILA - First she broke records. Now, Gerald- served as lead weekday anchor ine Roman shares a spot with the world's pow- on CBSN. She also anchors er women like Hillary Clinton, Beyonce, and "CBS Weekend News" on Sun- Simone Biles. days and contributes across Roman was included in the list of inspiring fe- the network's platforms. Prior male leaders released by Motto magazine — to that, Quijano spent ten years which is overseen by the same editors who pro- covering politics for CNN New- duce TIME magazine. Motto's target readers are source and CNN. young women who are "looking for advice about life, work, and play." The breadth of Quijano's work is impressive: She has covered The list of inspiring leaders was released in cel- the White House, the Pentagon ebration of International Day of the Girl, a Unit- Elaine Quijano, a 42 year old Quijano has earned the invita- and the Supreme Court; re- ed Nations initiative campaign for greater gen- Filipino-American presided tion, according to her col- ported live from Kuwait, Kabul der equality worldwide. over the U.S. Vice presidential leagues. and Islamabad; and covered Roman made history in the Philippines after debate between Tim Kaine and major news events from the "Elaine is one of the best story- being elected as the first ever Pinay Mike Pence held earlier this September 11 attacks, invasion tellers and journalists I have transgender congresswoman. Roman is the con- month (Oct ,4) at Longwood of Iraq, 2003 Space Shuttle dis- University in Farmville, Virgin- ever worked with," Major Gar- gresswoman of the 1st District of Bataan. rett, the CBS News chief White aster, 2004 re-election of ia. Roman has been campaigning for LGBT rights House correspondent, told George W. Bush among others. before she was elected. She made history by being the CNNMoney. David Rhodes, the CBS News first Asian-American journalist “Recognizing our rights and dignity will in no "Elaine's CBSN work brought president, said in September ever to moderate a U.S. nation- that "her perspective, dedica- way diminish yours. We are not asking for spe- al debate and the youngest her to the debate commission's cial privileges or extra rights. We simply ask for attention and deservedly so," tion to political reporting, and journalist to do so in 28 years important role on CBS News's equality. With inclusiveness and diversity, our It was also the first time that a he continued. "She has earned nation has so much to gain,” Roman was quoted this moment in the spotlight live-streaming platform make digital network anchor has her an ideal choice to lead the as saying. been chosen to preside over a but does not see it as moment for her -- or even CBS -- but a only vice presidential debate This story first appeared on Coconuts Manila. national debate. this fall."

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At the 2016 Miss World Philippines . Gray’s family stayed in Oas Catriona Gray in Albay town before migrating to A homecoming motorcade greeted Janelle Mae Frayna, the first Despite the province being through Mayor Domingo another country. “Catriona’s woman grandmaster of the Philippines, upon her arrival at Legazpi under typhoon warning sig- Escoto of Oas town also clan in Oas are musicians City on Sept 26. nal number 1, Catriona Gray passed a resolution com- and from respected fami- Janelle Mae Frayna, a 20- A consistent honor student pushed through her visit in mending Gray for bringing lies. Catriona has a Master year-old chess player from in elementary and high Albay for her grand home- honor to their hometown. Certificate in Music Theory Legazpi City, officially be- school, Janelle will gradu- coming parade. Miss World from Berklee College of Mu- The 22-year-old Filipina- came the first woman ate as a Psychology major Philippines 2016 is sched- sic in Boston, Massachu- Australian Catriona Gray uled to visit some tourist setts, U.S.A. grandmaster of the Philip- in college. She is bested 24 candidates across destinations and schools in pines after a outstanding a candidate for cum laude the country in the beauty Two Albayanas won in the Albay performance at the 42nd at Far Eastern University. pageant competition held pageant – Catriona Elisa World Chess Olympiad at Soon after her return from Congressmen Joey Salceda earlier this month at Manila Magnayon Gray, 22, and Baku Azerbaikan. She and Fernando Gonzales pre- Hotel. Marah Mun oz (3rd Prin- earned the title after a exceptional feat, Albay sec- pared the victory home- cess), a native of Pantao, ond district Representative Aside from winning the match in the ninth round coming for the beauty Libon, Albay. Joey Salceda pushed for a crown, Gray was also on September 11. queen whose mother House resolution that con- named Best in Evening Gray will be representing Normita Ragas Magnayon Frayna had a 2281 rating gratulated Frayna for her Gown, Best in Swimsuit, the Philippines in the Miss was a native of town of Oas at the end of the competi- victory and recognizing the Best in Fashion Runway, World 2016 pageant in in Albay tion, posting four wins, 20-year-old athlete for Miss Hannah Resort, and Washington D.C., U.S.A in four draws, and one loss in The Sangguniang Bayan Miss Manila Hotel. December. ■ nine games. (Continued on page8 )

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Young men and women from MP’s Corner ages 16 to 21 are encouraged to join the York Centre Youth Council. Michael Levitt, MP for York Centre You can apply online at https://t.co/SzGDHs6JBS Deadline for application is October 21.

The York Centre community celebrated Thanksgiving weekend at the Toronto Pump- kin Fest at Downsview Park.

Great turnout for the tree planting held Oct 2 at Downsview Park with members of the Canadian Armed Forces.

Hundreds of Thanksgiving turkeys ing dinner. were given away at Downsview Families also received a five-pound Park on Sunday, October 9. bag of potatoes and a can of cran- The eighth annual event, put on by berry sauce or a bag of pasta. the Downsview Park Merchant’s Meanwhile, the North York Har- Market, started at noon in the In- vest Food Bank is in the middle of ternational Food Court at 40 Carl its fall food drive to raise 100,000 Canadian Citizenship week (Oct -9 16). A citizenship ceremony was held Oct 14 to Hill Rd., near Keele Street and pounds of food and $100,000 for welcome 50 new Canadians also attended by Willowdale MP Ali Ehsassi and Toronto Sheppard Avenue West. the northern Toronto community. Ward 10 Councillor James Pasternak, The turkeys were handed out on a The campaign runs until the end of first-come-first-served basis to October. THANK YOU to all who participated at the tree planting held at Downsview Park. people who can’t afford Thanksgiv- This is in support of Highway of Heroes initiative to plant 117,000 trees—one for each fallen hero since WW1.

(Continued from page7 ) for those in the Philippines and the rest of the world,” the mayor said. FIRST FILIPINA CHESS GM... Frayna said she was very happy for the support given to her by the bring honor to the country. Legazpenos. Frayna was also given a copy of HR She encouraged young people to No. 12, which stated that her victo- start playing chess early, “even at ry not only empowers women to the age of six years old.” Frayna excel in sports but also encourages recalled she started playing chess young people to strive hard to at- when she was 11 years old and tain their goals even at a young joined the Magayon Chess Club to age. hone her skills. "Ms. Frayna's pioneering and his- “Always play and practice chess. toric achievement in the field of Read a lot of chess books so you chess is a source of pride and in- can improve your moves and learn spiration to all Filipinos, and a tes- different strategies,” Frayna said. tament to the world of our indomi- table spirit of competitiveness and Sonia Frayna, Janelle’s mother, a excellence," according to the reso- civil engineer who heads the hous- lution. ing division at the City Planning and Development Office, said it Frayna returned to her hometown was a dream come true for Janelle on September 26 and among the when she became the first woman crowd that welcomed her was Le- GM of the country. gaspi City Mayor Noel E. Rosal. Jannel’s achievement has been an The elder Frayna said it was “sheer “inspiration not just for the young determination that made her generation in Legazpi City but also daughter achieve the feat.” ■

The achievements and contributions of the global Filipinos are more than enough reasons to celebrate

October 2016 Filipinos Making WA V ES Page 9 Community Knights of Rizal’s 16th Commanders' Ball on October 29, 2016

The Knights of Rizal For advertisements and event info, Canada Region will hold please email George R.Poblete, KGCR. at its 16th commanders' [email protected] or georgerpob- ball on October 29, [email protected]. You may also phone 2016 at the Rembrandt him (416) 712-5735 or (416) 298 - Banquet Hall located at 0573. 930 Progress Avenue, Scarborough, Toronto. Ontario, Canada. Officers and members of out of town chapters can also email Canada Regional Expected to attend are officers and director Ed Prillo KGOR at epril- members of different KOR chapters [email protected] from across Canada, US, Europe and Asia.

First Thanksgiving Day for Riley Teresa Castro and Damian Mendoza PHOTO WAVES

Friends of Jesus Christ Church, under the leadership of Pastor Teck Uy; celebrated its 25th Anniversary on September 25, 2016 at Rembrandt Banquet Hall in Scarborough. Newly elected member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament, Hon. Raymond Cho came and gave his message; another notable guest was Donna Holbrook of the Inter- national Christian Embassy Jerusalem Canada. This event was attended by local members; pastors from other cities of Canada, and the Philippines. PHOTO BY ARIEL RAMOS

Page 10 Filipinos Making WA V ES October 2016 Frames of Life The evolution of a designer extraordinaire By: Larry Leviste

He wore this outfit while of the Fashion Designers As- dancing the Aldeguer Sisters’ sociation of Manila (FDAP). moves to Carole King’s “I Feel the Earth Move.” Next year, I Another group show at the crowned Chito Miss Asia. Hyatt had Mike dela Rosa, Danny dela Cuesta, Chito and Martial law ushered in the me. It was produced by An- ’70s; Chito and I decided to be son’s and was curated by business partners and open a Tingting , who had shop on M. Adriatico Street, an altercation with me. But between Ernest Santiago and that’s another story. Rusty Lopez. I did designing for my beloved mentor Aug- Valera finalists gie Cordero, who taught me In the mid-’70s, we had the everything about fashion. The prestigious Ramon Valera one-page ad about our shop Awards. Chito and I were fi- said, “Two Good to be True.” nalists for the Most Promising First fashion show Designer. He already had a signature style mixing colors Our first fashion show togeth- and couture fabrics—fabrics er was a luncheon event at like lace and chiffon, organza the Philippine Village Hotel and Japanese obi gold lame, where we discovered Anna along with handmade brooch- Bayle. Another star model of es. The Thai silk and organza that show was forever beauti- came from his mom Tita So- ful Pinky Amabuyok, a Miss si’s camphor chest. This Red Charity team. Kaye Tiñga, Chito Vijandre, Tessa Valdes, Ben Chan World runner-up in London. would be his forte. I have bragging rights to be- painting, while my painting and throw pillows. We bap- In 1976, we had our first He added tassels and rich em- ing friends with Chito Vi- was exhibited in a museum. tized it Le Chateau. group show at the Hyatt Re- broidery to throw pillows jandre for more than 50 years Another distinction of mine gency Hotel. On our first when he started a curio shop now. was winning the First Prize Our group mates were Yoko meeting, we sat with Gang called Firma in Malate. He for the Shankar Children’s Art Vicente, Vernon Vergara, Cal Gomez, Lorenzo Gohar, Monet loved to do interiors, too; his I first met him in Grade 3, on Competition in India. Lim, Joey Javier Reyes, Ricky Recio and Gary Flores. The Fidel resto in swinging Nakpil the bleachers of La Salle Taft, Punzalan, Chubby Soriano title of the show was Street with business partner one sweaty August afternoon I likewise designed the art- and Jim Tan from Xavier “Fourcast.” Without telling Markus Schmidt was the in the late ’60s. We became work for the school yearbook. School. Chito’s first foray into me beforehand, Chito sud- bomb. fast friends because we were fashion was stringing hippie denly announced that he and the top artists of the school. But it was Ricky Punzalan beads in remarkable color I would have separate collec- Chito was a stickler for orna- From Grade 5 to 7, Chito and I who won first prize in a na- combinations; these would tions. mentation and draping. At the won medals and citations for tionwide, on-the-spot paint- establish the Vijandre palette recent Red Gala charity ball, doing exuberant paintings, ing contest in Luneta. You of colors. I froze at the prospect of do- seeing him make his come- posters, Christmas cards. could say we were all in com- ing my clothes alone with no back in fashion with a fan- petition, but didn’t realize it At his Bel-Air home, we shop of sewers. But I did not tabulous collection was like We were the prote ge s of art just yet. Our memories of would stage fashion shows back down. Senior designers seeing characters in a dream, teachers Katy Bengson and those golden years consisted that starred my sisters Gina Rusty Lopez and Goullee with each outfit a master- Elena Alsua. We had keys to of sunset afternoons and and Ma-el Leviste. Gorospe and sewed my suite piece. the Art Room and would have paintings that bloomed bril- of khaki and olive drab pant- “And it was all over in 10 fun after classes. Every year liant rainbows. Ma-el won Miss La Salle suits. Budji Layug dyed my minutes,” said Tessa Valdes. till Grade 7, Chito and I would Green Hills. In sophomore katsa with his organic dampol win the gold and silver med- Le Chateau year, I was crowned Miss Uni- dyes in Batangas. Candy Cruz als for Artistic Excellence. verse at Jade-Vine resto. Chito donated all her Kenzo bags Puberty kicked in when we attended with the gang, wear- Editor’s Note: and scarves. Rene Factora Larry Leviste is a contributing I also won in Poetry Writing entered high school in La ing his first couture outfit. It gave the soundtrack, a 45 writer to PHILIPPINE DAILY IN- and Solo Singing contests. Our Salle Green Hills. Chito taught was a lizard-green knee- our group how to smoke and rpm record called “Brazil.” QUIRER. Larry, Chito Vijandre, greatest achievements were length jumpsuit, plus plat- Ricky Punzalan, and Vernon Ver- the Art Olympics in Cha- put on makeup. The Vijandre form knee-high boots in Our show established us as home in Bel-Air had a room gara—mentioned in this article- pultapec, Mexico. Chito went green snakeskin. the Young Designers of Ma- are batchmates at our alma that Chito designed, with in person to do on-the-spot nila. Chito designed the logo mater , La Salle (DLSU & LSGH). floor-to-ceiling banig mats Chito was a great dancer, too.

(Continued from page4 ) USD17.64 billion. The BPI report expects remittances growth in the La Salle classmates AUGUST 2016 The central bank's as- succeeding months to REMITTANCES UP sumption for remittances "vacillate from month to reunite in Toronto this year is a growth of month but the YTD The bulk of the inflows four percent. growth numbers are ex- last August came from Ayala-led Bank of the pected to remain in de- land-based workers at Philippine Island (BPI), in cent growth ranges". USD13.9 billion, while the its Market Insights, said share of sea-based work- It sees a slower growth of Monday the big jump in remittances as the year ers amounted to USD3.7 remittances last August billion. ends "as OFs (overseas "validates that the recent Filipinos) adjust dollar Most of the remittances slip in remittances was a wire transfers given the came from the United mere reporting issue and weaker peso." States, Saudi Arabia, Unit- the shift in school year ed Arab Emirates, Singa- calendar". It also sees a shift in the pore, United Kingdom, sourcing of remittances Some higher education "as BSP is better able to Japan, Qatar, Kuwait, institutions (HEIs) decid- Hong Kong and Germany. vet which remittances are ed to change their school sourced from which dom- calendars and opened the La Salle school mates and buddies since Prep until they graduated For the eight-month peri- icile." - PNA DBL from University, (L-R) Mon Torralba, Miguel del Rosario (visiting od, cash remittances rose school year in August in- stead of June. from PHL), and host Ricky Crisostomo reunite and did a lot of by 4.6 percent to catch up but never enough. PHOTO BY WAVES.

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October 2016 Filipinos Making WA V ES Page 17 Religious Even the WAVES obey Him... National Shrine of our Mother of Perpetual Help Pope says respect gays

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and transsexuals, ques- 131 McCaul St, Toronto tions gender theory (416) 598-3269 Philip Pullella, Reuters

WEEKLY WEDNESDAY MASS & DEVOTIONS: 7:30 am * 9:30am * 12 noon, * 2:30pm * 5:05pm * 7:00pm Pope Francis grieves over death of Thailand's King Adulvadej By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis speaks to journalists aboard the papal plane during the flight from Baku to Rome, Oct. 2.– CNA/Alan Holdren ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE - gia. Pope Francis said on Sunday 'IDEOLOGICAL COLONIZA- (Oct 2) that homosexuals and TION' transsexuals should be treated with respect but that teaching He said gender theory being gender theory is unacceptable taught in schools "is against "indoctrination" of young peo- natural things." ple. "It is one thing for a person to "When a person (who is gay) have this tendency, this op- arrives before Jesus, Jesus cer- tion, and even change sex," he tainly will not say, 'Go away said. "But it is another thing to because you are homosexual,'" teach it, gender theory, in Francis said. schools along these lines in order to change mentality. I Pope Francis (PHOTO BY DANIEL IBANEZ) Bhumibol Adulyadej (PHOTO: WIKIPEDIA_CNA) The pope made his comments call this ideological coloniza- in the latest wide-ranging and tion." Vatican City, Oct 14, 2016 / fore 4 p.m. local time on Oct. neral ceremony Oct. 14. freewheeling conversation 10:21 am (CNA/EWTN News). 13 in the capital city of Bang- The monarch of Thailand had with reporters aboard the The pope has used the phrase - Friday Pope Francis ex- kok. He had been in poor a positive relationship with plane returning from a foreign "ideological colonization" in pressed his sorrow to learn of health for some time, and had the Vatican. In 1960 the he, trip. the past to denounce what he the death of the King of Thai- spent most of the past six says are attempts by rich along with the Queen of Thai- The pope, who made head- land Bhumibol Adulyadej, years in Bangkok's Siriraj hos- countries to link development land, visited St. Pope John lines on his first trip in 2013 who died Thursday at a hospi- pital. aid to the acceptance of social XXIII while on a trip to Eu- when he uttered his now- tal in Bangkok. policies such as allowing gay There is no official state reli- rope. During the visit, the famous phrase "Who am I to marriage and contraception. “I was deeply saddened to gion in Thailand, guaranteeing King invited the Pope to visit judge?" about homosexuals, learn of the death of His Maj- religious freedom in the coun- Thailand. spoke in answer to a question Francis told the story of a esty King Bhumibol Adulya- try, although the king is re- St. Pope John Paul II’s visit to about a comment he made in Spanish person he met who dej, and I extend my heartfelt quired by law to be Buddhist. Thailand in 1984 was, in part, Georgia about various threats told him of how much he had condolences to the Members The population of Thailand is a fulfillment of that invitation. to marriage. suffered because he felt like a of the Royal Family and to all a majori- ty Bud- While there, St. John boy in a girl's body. The per- the people of the He said that as a priest, bishop Paul II met with the son later had a sex change Kingdom at this sor- and even now pope, he had “I pray that, as a fitting tribute to the late King and with refu- operation and married a wom- rowful time,” the ministered to people with ho- gees at the Phanat an. Pope’s letter to the King's legacy of wisdom, strength and fidelity, mosexual tendencies as well Nikhom camp in Thai- Prime Minister of all Thais may work together to further the path as some who were not able to The person told Francis in a land. He also visited a Thailand Prayut Chan remain chaste, as the Church letter how much the couple of peace, and I willingly invoke upon all who Buddhist temple, -o-cha read. asks them to be. suffered when a local priest making him the first shouted to them: "You will go mourn his passing the consolation of "I accompanied them, I King Bhumibol Adul- pope to ever do so. to hell." Francis invited them yadej, 88, reigned divine blessings,” brought them closer to the On May 11, 2014, the to the Vatican to talk, and the over the Kingdom of Lord," he said. "Some were not bishops of the 10 dio- couple were pleased that they Thailand since 1946 - Pope Francis able (to obey Church teach- ceses of Thailand were treated with dignity. and was the longest- ings), but I accompanied them dhist at 93.2 per- were received by King Adul- reigning living monarch in the and I never abandoned one of "Life is life, and things should cent with Muslims making up yadej at the royal palace world at the time of his death. them. That is a fact. People be taken as they come," the the next largest religious de- where he was presented with He is also the longest-reigning must be accompanied just like pope said. "Sin is sin, but mographic. relics of both St. John XXIII monarch in Thai history. Jesus accompanies them." tendencies or hormonal im- and St John Paul II, one month As of 2014, there were only balances ... can cause many “I pray that, as a fitting tribute after they were both canon- During his trip to Georgia and about 400,000 Catholics in problems and we have to be to the late King's legacy of ized together by Pope Francis Azerbaijan, he told priests and Thailand, out of a population careful. wisdom, strength and fidelity, in St. Peter’s Square. nuns that teaching gender of 65 million. all Thais may work together theory in schools was part of a "But each case must be wel- The relics, a vial of blood from to further the path of peace, King Adulyadej was highly "global war" against marriage. comed, accompanied, studied, St. John Paul II and a small and I willingly invoke upon all respected and beloved discerned and integrated. This piece of skin from St. John Gender theory is broadly the who mourn his passing the throughout Thailand. A police is what Jesus would do today." XXIII, remain in Thailand and concept that while people may consolation of divine bless- spokesman told CNN that it rotate among parishes be biologically male or female, He then joked: "Please don't ings,” the Pope’s letter stated. was estimated over 100,000 throughout the country. ■ they have the right to identify write that the pope will sancti- people were at the Grand Pal- King Adulyadej died just be- themselves as male, female, fy transsexuals. I can see the ace to witness the King's fu- both or neither. front pages of papers now. But

no, it is a moral question. It is "What I was talking about was a human question, and it must the nastiness that is present OCTOBER IS THE MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY be resolved as best as possi- today in indoctrinating people ble, always with the mercy of in gender theory," he said God, the truth ... always with when asked to elaborate on PRAY THE ROSARY an open heart." ■ his earlier comments in Geor-

Page 18 Filipinos Making WA V ES October 2016 Sports TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] NOVEMBER 5 THRILLER: PACQUIAO AND DONAIRE TITLE FIGHTS ON THE SAME SHOW

Manny Pacquiao vs Jessie Vargas ((AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) Nonito Donaire vs Jessie Magdaleno It will be a very exciting night for on, will make the second defense his best career performance, a Philippines but left with his family Filipinos on November 5 as top of his title against undefeated Las ninth-round TKO victory against for the U.S. when he was a child. boxers Manny “PACMAN” Pacquiao Vegan Jessie Magdaleno, fighting then unbeaten Sadam Ali at the DC and Nonito “Filipino Flash” for a major title for the first time. Armory in Washington, D.C. For the first time, the two biggest Donaire battle their respective op- boxing stars will be fighting on the ponents in the same card at the Pacquiao, 37, is ending a short re- Nonito Donaire, 33, nicknamed same show on November 5. tirement to fight Vargas. It is his “The Filipino Flash,” won the va- Thomas & Mack Center on the “(Pacquiao and Donaire) are the campus of UNLV in Las Vegas. first fight since being elected to the cant super bantamweight title in Philippines Senate in May. A December against Cesar Juarez in two biggest legends out of the Phil- Pacquiao, boxing’s only eight- month earlier, Pacquiao (58-6-2, Puerto Rico, and defended it ippines and they’ve never fought division world champion, will face 38 KOs) won what he said then against Zsolt Bedak in Cebu City, on the same card,” Top Rank Presi- WBO World welterweight champi- was his final fight, defeating Timo- The Philippines in April. Donaire dent Todd duBoef said. “And both on Jessie Vargas. On an earlier thy Bradley by unanimous decision (37-3, 24 KOs), like Pacquiao, is a are former fighters of the year. fight, Nonito Donaire, a four- in their third meeting at the MGM Top Rank fighter as is his oppo- The quality of their performances division champion and current Grand. nent, 24-year-old Magdaleno (23-0 are very high.” ■ WBO super bantamweight champi- (17 KOs). Donaire was born in the Vargas (27-1, 10 KOs) is coming off

October 2016 Filipinos Making WA V ES Page 19 Entertainment Sam Milby, ANC'S "MUKHA" WINS and fight for FIRST CANNES AWARD FOR ABS-CBN NEWS love in “The Third Party”

Star Cinema and TFC@theMovies’ latest offering cuts through as it brings together three of the industry’s biggest stars in a movie that shows that ‘all is fair in love and war’

Quezon City, Philippines (October 15, 2016) – For the first time, Angel Loc- sin, Sam Milby and Zanjoe Marudo come together in a movie about an unlikely set -up of a love, an old flame and second chances in “The Third Party,” air- ing in key cities worldwide this October via TFC@theMovies. ABS-CBN news head, Ging Reyes with “Mukha” exec producer Hera Sanchez, producer Kelvin Paulino and director Dan Buenaventura. Graded A by the Cinema ANC, the ABS-CBN News with the international audi- Evaluation Board (CEB), Channel recently made history ence. The DocuCentral team is “The Third Party” tells the after its “Mukha” documen- a small documentary team story of Andi(Locsin), a tary series snagged a Silver and this award affirms our woman who is still not over Dolphin at the 7th Cannes Cor- mission to share the struggles her ex-boyfriend and high porate Media and TV Awards and triumphs of the Filipino school best friend Max last October 13 in Cannes, people,” he said. (Milby). After some years, France. This is ABS-CBN “Mukha” is a world-class TV their paths cross again and News' first trophy from the production of DocuCentral, Andi hopes that this be- prestigious award-giving body. the documentary arm of ABS- comes the perfect time to CBN. “Sisid” joins other rekindle their romance. "Mukha" won in the Current “Mukha” episodes that also Her hope crushes after Max Affairs, Human Concerns & made it to other prestigious introduces her to his part- Social Issues category for its competitions such as ner Christian (Marudo). episode “Sisid,” which is about “Aruga” (Finalist, 2016 New a father who dives underwa- York Festivals), Andi is ready to move on ter for sand as a way to make “Sagwan” (Finalist, UNICEF again until in an interesting a living. Child’s Rights Awards 2015; twist of fate, an untoward Nominee, Lasallian Scholarum ABS-CBN Integrated News & incident forces her to run Awards 2015), “Musmos a bit something from the Matet de Leon; and the Current Affairs head Ging (Finalist, UNICEF Child’s back to Max and asks if she Reyes accepted the award, could live with him and past to learn how to deal new generation of actress- Rights Awards2015), together with “Mukha” execu- “Titser” (Official Entry, Docu- Christian. As Andi tries one much with the present and es , Katrina tive producer Hera Sanchez, mentary Section, Cinemalaya more time to win back the what could be the future. Legaspi, plus child star producer Kelvin Paulino, and “It’s about making mistakes Chun Sa Jung. 2015), and heart of Max, Christian is DocuCentral and “Mukha” di- “Kamusmusan” (Nominee, but realizing that those rector Dan Buenaventura. determined to do every- Catch “The Third Party” Lasallian Scholarum Awards thing to keep him. mistakes will become good 2015). blessings,” Milby says. directed by Jason Paul Reyes said “Mukha’s” historic The multi-awarded Locsin Laxamana, on these dates: win was a welcome surprise The Cannes Corporate Media said in an interview in Christian, played by anoth- October 16 in Italy, October for the team, which only want- and TV Awards are conferred ed to share the plight of sand “Tonight With Boy Abunda” er Kapamilya Heartthrob 20 in Papua New Guinea; annually to honor the world’s divers in the Davao River. that everyone can surely Marudo who is settled with October 21 in U.S., Canada, finest corporate films, online relate to the film, especially Max will find Andi’s entry, and Saipan; October 22 in “This particular documentary media and TV productions, in one of the most important film those who have had their albeit accidental, very in- Vienna and Austria; Octo- shows us what the Filipino is trusive. “Hindi puwedeng ber 23 in Madrid, Spain; made of, no matter his status centers, world-renowned hearts broken before. Loc- Cannes, France. sin explains: “Kasi lahat po ganoon kasi dalawa kayo sa October 22 and 23 in Unit- in life. It is very heartwarming tayo ay nagmahal at relasyon,” Marudo says of ed Kingdom; and October for us in ABS-CBN News to Stay tuned for the next epi- know that there are people nasaktan, nagmaganda at his character’s perception. 30 in Hong Kong and Bar- sode of “Mukha” on ANC, the celona, Spain. who really give help to the ABS-CBN News Channel. For umasa pero minsan, may In the circus of it all, Andi people we have featured in kapalit na.” more information on the trying to win Max back and For more updates about “Mukha,” she said. DocuCentral and “Mukha” se- Kapamilya Heartthrob Mil- Christian doing everything the film, visit www.tfc- Paulino, one of the episode’s ries, visit “Mukha’s” official by’s character Max who to keep their relationship – usa.com/3rdparty, www.tfc producers, said the award Facebook account may have taken the break whose love will prevail -ca.com/3rdparty, gives them motivation to con- (www.facebook.com/ MukhaTV) and news.abs- up badly at the start, has emea.kapamilya.com or the tinue doing what they do. Find out by watching “The cbn.com/anc, or follow ANC already moved on and is TFC Facebook page appli- Third Party which also cable in your area. To con- “We knew the story was spe- on Facebook and Twitter now in a tight relationship cial but we didn't expect that (@ANCalerts). stars esteemed actors nect with fellow global Ka- with Christian. This is the their plight will also resonate Odette Khan, Carla Mar- pamilyas, follow case until he sees ex- tinez, Al Tantay, Alma girlfriend Andi and feels his @KapamilyaTFC on Insta- Moreno and Cherry Pie gram and Twitter. ■ heart beat for her again. Picache; talented actresses Milby says it’s about taking Beauty Gonzalez and Catch the WAVES TO VIEW THE ONLINE COPY VISIT www.filipinosmakingwaves.com

Page 20 Filipinos Making WA V ES October 2016 Entertainment Superstar Nora Aunor Dancing Police is returns to her Bicol “Gwapulis 2016” Grand Winner in roots in ‘Hinulid’ “Umagang Kay Directed by Bicol poet-filmmaker Kristian Sendon Cordero, movie is an entry to the 3rd Que- zon City International Film Festival and will have its gala night Oct. 16 at Robinsons Galleria

By: Dexter R. Matilla (Contributor) / @inquirerdotnet Ganda” With a combination of good looks, great talent, quick wit, and a strong passion to serve, PO1 Willie Quinto of Valenzuela City was named the first grand winner of “Gwapulis 2016” in ABS- CBN’s flagship morning program “” (UKG). Quinto was chosen by judg- es former 4th runner-up Venus Raj, “SOCO” anchor Gus Abelgas, Philippine National Police directors Ramon Apolinario and Wilfredo Franco over PO1 Willie Quinto five other candidates in the start your day right on contest, which aimed to “Umagang Kay Ganda,” The Superstar with “Hinulid” director Kristian Sendon promote appreciation and Mondays to Fridays, start- Cordero against the backdrop of Bicol’s Mayon Volcano respect for the country’s ing 5am on ABS-CBN and law enforcers. Nora Aunor portrays a de- in Manila who died due to a together Bicol folktales and ABS-CBN HD SkyCable ch. vout Roman Catholic who violent hazing incident. As the current situation, to rec- The young cop, a son of a 167. comes home to Bicol to cre- Sita makes her way back, oncile how Bicolanos en- vendor and tricycle driver, Catch its latest episodes on mate her son, a law student she listens to a recording of dure and choose to live on was presented with a key www.iwantv.com.ph or who died in a violent hazing her son’s voice as he recites despite being in the to a brand new house and skyondemand.com.ph for incident. his lessons in law. “singsing nin kalayo, mata lot among other prizes in a SKY subscribers. Stay up- nin bagyo” (the ring of fire ceremony aired live from It may be a bit presumptive In more ways than one, dated by following and the eye of the storm). the PNP headquarters in @ukgdos on Twitter and at this time but the new- “Hinulid” is not only a pas- Camp Crame, Quezon City. est film, “Hinulid,” starring sion project for Cordero but “I hope that many of Bicol’s Instagram or by visiting Nora Aunor may be the Su- also a homecoming film for young filmmakers will be Other winners were PO1 https:// perstar’s most important fellow Iriga City native inspired and encouraged to Mark Christian Sioco www.facebook.com/pg/ piece of work yet. Aunor. do films about our stories as (1st runner up) and PO1 umagangkayganda2 and Bicolanos,” Cordero adds. Norman Wileman III (Best http://www.abs- Her list of accolades may be “This film has to be made “By doing films in and from in Talent). cbnnews.com/ long and the variety of roles because the time for Bicol the region, we may also be umagangkayganda. she has played many but has come,” Cordero says. able to contemplate and Catch other entertaining, this film from writer and “The region is experiencing reflect what it means to be inspiring, and informative director, Palanca winner for massive urbanization in part of the narratives of the segments and features to Literature Kristian Sendon some key cities—malls and nation.” Cordero will be the first to call centers are coming in have her speak in her moth- while the rest of the region “Hinulid” is the second in a er tongue Bikol-Rinconada. remains poor. But we are trilogy of movies Cordero very rich with our stories to envisions to complete, the Aunor has been an Igorot in share, stories of our strug- first being his debut film, “Banaue,” a Badjao in “Thy gles and defeats, our little “Angustia,” for Cinema One Womb,” an Ilocano in “Ang joys and victories, our in 2013. It is also one of Kuwento ni Mabuti” and a hopes and aspirations.” eight finalists in the 3rd Waray in the film “Taklub.” Quezon City International “Hinulid,” he says, is In “Hinulid,” Aunor plays Film Festival, which will run a film that attempts to con- the role of devout Roman Oct. 14-22. ■ template on tragedy and Catholic Sita Dimaiwat who transcendence in the Bicol comes home to Bicol to cre- way. It attempts to weave mate her son, a law student Catch the WAVES every Sunday at www.pinoyradio.com Sundays 8:30 pm - 9:00pm

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October 2016 Filipinos Making WA V ES Page 21 FIVE TOUCHING MOMENTS FROM “PINOY BOYBAND SUPERSTAR”

“Pinoy Boyband Superstar” is currently the most watched weekend pro- Tim conquers his fears gram in the country, and it’s not hard to see why. The program is teeming Tim Feller did not pass his audition in front of the superstar judges, but his with cuteness, charm, and talent from aspiring heartthrobs, who have to audition sent a message to people with insecurities who are too scared to impress girls and superstar judges Vice Ganda, Sandara Park, Yeng Con- try something: Just do it. stantino, and Aga Muchlach on the audition stage. Before appearing in the show, he had never performed in front of other But while all these wanna-be boyband members dream of getting into the people. His mother, who had not even heard him sing, was emotional the showbiz industry, they do it not just for themselves, but also for people whole time. who matter to them. We, viewers, are given a glimpse of who these boys are and what they’re fighting for – whether they want to give a better life “More than the chance of being able to pass this audition, ang mahalaga ay for their family and where they get their inspiration from. nagsisimula ka na sa isang bagay na matagal mo nang sinimulan. This is the start. Diretso lang,” Vice told him. Here are five heartwarming stories that prove that these boys are more than meets the eye: Aeiou sings for his mom Twenty-year-old Aieou Villanueva lost his dad to cancer at the age of four. So now, he is doing his best to take care of and is paying for the medical expenses of his mom, who suffers from different illnesses and needs to undergo therapy. In his audition, Aieou sings his parents’ ‘theme song’ and dedicates it to his mom, bringing Sandara and Yeng to tears.

Niel draws inspiration from his blind brother Life has been tough for Niel Murillo, who is the fourth of eight children and recently stopped attending school due to financial difficulties. Despite this, he is hopeful he can use his talent to help his family. His biggest inspiration is his brother, who lost his vision after being shot in the head years ago. Neil hopes that his dreams and personal success will pave the way to the improvement of his family’s welfare and help his blind brother be able to see again. Let’s see if Niel makes it in the competition, and if his audition video on YouTube (which has now garnered almost 2.3 Anthony reunites with his father Boom million views) is any indication, he will be doing well. “Kahit parang stranger siya sa akin, I see so much of myself in him,” said Anthony Labrusca of his dad, actor Boom Labrusca, who he never had much of relationship with while growing up. It’s the first time they had ever seen each other in years, and no one knew what to expect from their reunion, with Anthony’s mom present too. But all was well in the end, with Boom praising his son and telling him how proud he is of him.

Don’t miss the journey of aspiring boyband members as they make their dreams come true in “Pinoy Boyband Superstar,” which airs on Saturdays at 7:15PM and on Sundays at 7PM. ■

Wilbert calls his mom his number one supporter Nineteen-year-old Wilbert Rosalyn never saw his biological dad. In fact, he said he joined “Pinoy Band Superstar” because he wants to get to know his father and prove himself to him. “Ito ‘yung anak niya ngayon na dapat ni- yang ipagmalaki sa lahat, hindi ‘yung iwan,” he said tearfully. Although he said there is a missing part in him because of his father, he has his mom whom she considers his number one supporter. In his audi- tion, he declared his love for his mom and said, “Sa lahat ng success at fail- ures ko, andun siya lagi.”

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Page 22 Filipinos Making WA V ES October 2016 10 neighbourhoods Con’t…..Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin MUSIC STAND

in Toronto where VERSE 2 Mon Torralba you're likely to hear Am7 C/G F C/E Am7 Puso'y lumaban man, walang magagawa Abakada the Tagalog language D D/F# Fm G G/A-A Saan ka, kailan ka muling mahahagkan Florante Tagalog (Filipino) is one of the most popular D Bm E/G# G6 F#7 languages spoken in Toronto. Magkulang man sa atin itong sandali This song has served as a useful mnemonic for Em Bb6 A7 D D7 Filipino children and students learning the According to the 2011 census, there are more Alam ko na tayo'y magkikitang muli Tagalog alphabet than 70,000 people in the city who list it as G F#7sus F# Bm E9b5 their Mother Tongue. In fact, Tagalog is in the Hanggang may umaga pa na haharapin Em Bb6 A7 D Bm-Bb6-A7-D top 20 Mother Tongues listed in ALL of Toron- Intro: F-C-G-C-G Ikaw lang ang mamahalin to's 140 neighbourhoods! In 22 of those neigh- C bourhoods, there are more than 1,000 people A-Ba-Ka-Da, E-Ga-Ha-I-La, who list it as their Mother Tongue. G Saan Ka Man Naroroon Ma-Na-Ng-O-Pa Based on that census data, here are the top 10 C G Toronto neighbourhoods where Filipino is (Restie Umali – Levi Celerio) Ra-Sa-Ta-U-Wa-Ya noted as a Mother Tongue. These rankings are based on the number of speakers. Most (but C not all) of the neighborhoods are in Scar- INTRO: Bm7 DM7/A | G DM7/F# | Em7 Bm7 A - Ang mag-aral ay gintong tunay borough and North York. G C G6/A | D Gm6/D | D Gm6/D Ba - Bagay na dapat pagsikapan 1. Rouge (Scarborough) C 2. Malvern (Scarborough) VERSE 1 Ka - Karunungan ay kailangan lang G C G 3. Westminster-Branson (North York) Da - Dunong ay gamot sa kamangmangan D DM7 Bm7 Em9 Em7 4. Woburn (Scarborough) Saan ka man naroroon sinta C G C 5. Englemount-Lawrence (North York) E - Ewan ang sagot kapag hindi alam A6 A F C 6. Newtonbrook West (North York) Pag-ibig kong wagas Ga - Gaga't gago ay yaong mga hangal 7= Clanton Park (North York) A11 A Gm6/D D F C Ang 'yong nadara___ma Ha - Hahayaan bang ika'y magkagayon 7= Wexford/Maryvale (Scarborough) G C G D6 D/F# I - Iwasan mo habang may pagkakataon 9. Downsview-Roding-CFB (North York) Kailan pa man Fdim Em7 C#m7b5-F# C 10. North St. James Town (City Centre) Sa iyo'y di lilimot La - Labis-labis ang mapapala * Mother Tongue is defined as the first lan- G/B F#/Bb D/A G#m7b5 Em9 Em7 G/A-Gdim-A7 G C guage learned at home in childhood and still Pusong uhaw sa iyong pag-i____rog Ma - Magsikhay ka lang sa pag-aaral C understood at the time of the census. Na - Nasa guro ang wastong landas NOTE: In a staggering 10 other Toronto neigh- VERSE 2 G C G bourhoods (Bedford Park-Nortown, Forest HIll Nga - Ngayo'y sikapin mong ito ang mabagtas South, Forest Hill North, Lawrence Park South, D DM7 Bm7 Em9 Em7

C G C Humewood-Cedarvale, Briar Hill-Belgravia, Saan ka man naroroon sinta Kennedy Park, Ionview, Centennial Scar- O - Oras na upang ikaw ay magising GM7/A A A/G F C borough and West Hill) the number of people Pa - Pansinin mo ang dako na madilim listing Filipino as a Home Language was more Pangarap ko'y ikaw F C than any other language except for English. CM7/D D7 Ra - Rehas ng mga tanong ay sagutin InsideToronto.com Pagkat mahal kita G C G GM7 Gm6/Bb Dsus/A D(add9)/A D(add9)/F# Data courtesy City of Toronto via Statistics Sa - Sabihin mong ikaw ay may alam na rin Asahan mong sa habang pana___hon Canada Fdim Em7 C Ta - Tatalino ang bawat isa Ala-ala kita G C F#/A Gm6/D D G/A F#/A U - Unawain lang at turuan Saan ka man naro____roon C Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin Wa - Wiwikain ang Abakada Instrumental: D DM7 | Bm7 | Em9 Em7 | Em7 G C G Martin Nievera Ya - Yaman at gabay sa kaunlaran Intro: Am-C/G-FM7 (2x) GM7/A A | A/G | CM7/D D7 | D7 Am-G-FM7-C/E-Dm7-C/F-Gsus-G GM7 Gm6/Bb Dsus/A D(add9)/A D(add9)/ Adlib: C-G-C- F# F-C-F-C- VERSE 1 Asahan mong sa habang pana___hon G-C-G Fdim Em7 C Am D/F# F6 E7 C Sa bawat pag-ikot ng ating buhay Ala-ala kita A-Ba-Ka-Da, E-Ga-Ha-I-La Dm7 Fm G C C G/B GM7/A Am7 D11 Cdim/D G May oras kailangan na maghiwalay Saan ka man naroroon Ma-Na-Ng-O-Pa Am7 C/G F C/E Am7 C G Puso'y lumaban man, walang magagawa GM7 Gm6/Bb Dsus/A D(add9)/A D(add9)/ Ra-Sa-Ta-U-Wa-Ya D D/F# Fm6 /G# G7sus-G F# Saan ka, kailan ka muling mahahagkan Asahan mong sa habang pana___hon C Fdim Em7 A-Ba-Ka-Da, E-Ga-Ha-I-La VERSE 2 G Ala-ala kita Ma-Na-Ng-O-Pa C Am D/F# F6 E7 F#/A Gm6/D D D F-C-G-C Magkulang man sa atin itong sandali Saan ka man naro____roon Ra-Sa-Ta-U-Wa-Ya Dm7 Fm G C C7 Alam ko na tayo'y magkikitang muli F Esus E7 Am D9 Ending: Bm7 DM7/A | G DM7/F# | Em7 Bm7 | G6/A | D Hanggang may umaga pa na haharapin Dm7 Fm6-G C Ikaw lang ang mamahalin

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