Vol. XXX, No. 4 April 2012 http://www.filipinostar.org Borough’s healthy life style policy receives community support Montreal, April 3, 2012 - It was a pleasant surprise to see many people responded to Councilor Marvin Rotrand’s invitation to get a feedback from the community regarding the CDN-NDG Borough’s policy initiative about promoting a healthy lifestyle that was approved by the Borough Council last February 2012. The meeting started with the opening remarks of Councilor Marvin Rotrand and followed by several experts. Gilles Bergeron, Directeur de la Culture, des Sports et des loisirs et du dév. Social. made a detailed presentation to explain the plan and gave some details of the timeframe to implement. Daniel Lafond, directeur de l’urbanisme et de l’amenagement

Councilor Marvin Rotrand, who presided over the meeting about the CDN-NDG Borough Healthy Life Style policy listens to See Page 4 Healthy Life Style Bill Jeffrey, Canadian National Coordinator of the Centre for Science in the Public Interest and a Canadian lawyer specializing in nutrition-related law and policy reform. Minister Kenney launches consultations for a new "Start-up VISA" for immigrant entrepreneurs (page 4)

Jessica Sanchez page 17

Dolphy: ‘I’m OK’’ page 19

See Page 15 - Philippine Cuisine & Immigration Miniser Jason Kenney with Kevin O’Leary, a Venture capital investor, and member of the TV show “Dragon’s Den.” Favorite Recipes - Featuring “Bangus”

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www.filipinostar.org 2 The North American Filipino Star April 2012 Readers’ comments and opinions Editorial New Refugee Bill Will not Give Refugees a A positive step towards a healthy life Fair Chance to Tell Their Stories style for our borough’s residents The government has placed a within 15 days, their claim will be The CDN-NDG Borough that of their parents. This situation is new bill, Bill C-31, before parliament abandoned and they will be removed Council has recently adopted a worrisome to the elected officials of that will fundamentally change from Canada. The result will be that Healthy Life Style Action Plan. our Borough. Canada’s refugee system. One of the many claimants will have to deliver Although health is usually under While sedentary lifestyles most important changes is to the written statements that are incomplete provincial jurisdiction, the City reinforce the causes of death, regular refugee claim process itself. Refugee or inaccurate because they could not government has decided to make this physical activity, plays an important claims will be decided much more find an available lawyer or the lawyer move of promoting a healthy life style part in the prevention of chronic quickly. In the opinion of most refugee did not have enough time to fully for its residents. Councilor Marvin illnesses. It is associated with a experts, the process will be too fast; it understand and prepare the claim. Rotrand proposed this policy which reduced risk of cardiovascular will not give refugee claimants a fair Refugee hearings will be was supported by our Borough Mayor disease, certain types of cancer, chance to tell their story. scheduled 30 or 60 days later, Michael Applebaum, and unanimously osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity, For more than twenty years, depending on the claim category. For approved by the Borough Council hypertension, depression, stress and the United Nations High many claimants, that will not be during its meeting on January 27, anxiety. Commissioner for Refugees has enough time to find the evidence and 2011. Councilor Marvin Rotrand In addition to sedentary life praised Canada’s refugee system as a witnesses they need to prove their invited the community to a meeting on styles, people do not eat healthy food model for other countries. In the claim, especially if they need April 3, 2012 to explain the whole idea often enough. This was shown in a Canadian system, every eligible psychological or medical reports. of the Healthy Life Style Action plan 2009 publication by the Direction de la refugee claimant is given a hearing Some claimants will not have a right to and at the same time to hear our santé publique de Montréal entitled before an independent member of the appeal a refusal by the IRB and could comments, suggestions and “La santé est-elle au menu des Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB). be deported from Canada 46 days observations. Montréalaises? Portrait de la Most claimants have a legal after making their claim. Claimants Overall, the meeting was a consommation alimentaire des representative to assist them and they who can appeal will have only about success as we saw many people Montréalais pour la période 2002- have enough time to gather and 21 days to make their appeal, not came to participate and presented 2007.” present the evidence needed to prove enough time to fully prepare an their own ideas to support the The Direction de la santé that they are refugees. There are effective appeal. Borough’s policy. Documents about publique (DSP) identified five “dietary problems with the system: some of the Canada’s current refugee the policy were very informative and and social context” factors to explain Board members are not reliable system is too slow and must be impressive for they contain not only why Montrealers do not always opt for decision-makers and there is no improved. But the government is facts about health problems but also the best food choices: appeal, but the overall system gives going from too slow to much too fast. proposed solutions to overcome • lack of easy access to most claimants a fair chance to tell It is very difficult for most refugees to these problems. If one pays attention healthy food within walking distance their story. prove their claims. They are to the recommendations, and the • income and education The new system will be very frightened, they do not understand the actions being undertaken by the disparities different. After they make their claim at law and they do not know how to tell Borough, we are impressed by the •consumption of commer- a port-of-entry, refugee claimants will their stories without legal help. Under leadership of our elected cially prepared foods have only 15 days to find a lawyer who this new law, more refugee claimants representatives in pursuing such an • loss of culinary know-how can take their case and prepare a will be forced to prove their claims ambitions project of promoting public • loss of interest by public written statement explaining why they without lawyers. Even with a lawyer, health through education, and health authorities in dietary matters are a refugee. That is simply not there will not be enough time to prove persuasion instead of coercion. during the 1990’s enough time for someone who has just their claim. There will be more According to Mayor Evidently, the mobilization of arrived in Canada, does not speak mistaken decisions by the IRB and Applebaum in his written message, all municipal, community and English or French, does not have a more refugees will be sent back to the aim of the policy is two fold: to institutional agents will be required in place to live, and knows nothing about persecution. promote healthy eating habits and order to influence the behaviour of Canada. Most immigrant Canadians Peter Showler, Director, the Refugee ban foods containing trans fats from youth, to promote an active lifestyle, can understand how confusing the Forum, University of Ottawa municipal facilities within the and to prevent obesity. arrival experience can be. If refugees borough’s jurisdiction as well as to If all the things proposed, do not deliver their written statement promote physically active lifestyles. planned and suggested are realized, Councilor Marvin Rotrand outlined the we will see many positive changes in specific action that the Borough will the Borough. Perhaps, we can also LEGAL NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME undertake in implementing the policy expect it to be a model for other by: 1) developing, modernizing and boroughs to follow. This type of maintaining urban infrastructure initiative is not only something that we From KIARA ELLA HUALDEGONZALES (2nd child) conducive to the use of active means all should support but also someting will be changed to: of transportation: for work, leisure, we can be proud and derive Kiara Ella Hualde Gonzales (2nd child) school, or any other number of daily inspiration from. With the existence of requested by Paolo Gonzales (father) activities taking place across its so many Filipino-Canadian territory, 2) maintaining and upgrading associations, we believe that they can the range of high quality, accessible, be empowered to work with this diversified and safe sports and healthy life style initiative in many recreation services offered to citizens ways. It is just a question of of all ages. He said that several maintaining the interest of people from municipal, community, and these organizations in order to institutional stakeholders eagerly develop a cohesive project that can be await the constitution of a committee implemented easily within their and have expressed a desire to means. participate in the successful In view of all the benefits we Tel.: 514-485-7861 implementation of this policy. can all derive from the Borough’s 5320-A Queen Mary Road Montreal, Quebec H3X 1T7 E-Mail: [email protected] The Borough cited interesting healthy lifestyle policy, it is needless to Published by: Filcan Publications, Inc. facts that are helpful to know. It cited say that we should all get involved in Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi the report of the World Health making sure we do our part. If people Chief Editor & Publisher W.G. Quiambao organization (WHO) that attributed are willing to work together, we are Al Abdon Sam Kevin Community News sedentary lifestyles to be amongst the quite certain that they will find many Alberto Baens Santos News & Layout Editor principal causes of death and more creative solutions to our Columnists disability in the world. Children who common problems. All it takes is Bert Abiera Bernardo Sarmiento experience excessive weight gain are good leadership and motivated Founder Opinion Editorial at risk of suffering from diabetes and followers to do something great for the The opinions expressed by the writers and columnists do not necessarily reflect that hypertension. Some youth even have community. of the management of the North American Filipino Star nor its editors. a life expectancy that is shorter than Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi www.filipinostar.org April 2012 The North American Filipino Star 3

different versions showing the ICA cooperatives, register to attend the free COOPERATIVE NEWS acronym in different languages (ACI in conference on May10, 2012. Deadline to Spanish and French, IGB in German, and register is May 3, 2012. See information 2012 designated as International Year ÌÊÀ in Russian. in the poster below. of Coopertives, Montreal conference to To learn more about (Source: Wikipedia) be held May 10 International Co-operative Day is The ICA *International an annual celebration of the co-operative Coopertive Alliance) consists of a 20- movement observed on the first Saturday member governing board, a General in July since 1923 by the International Assembly, four regions (one each for Co-operative Alliance. Africa, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and On December 16, 1992, the Americas), sectoral organisations and United Nations General Assembly thematic committees. proclaimed in resolution 47/90 "the first Saturday of July 1995 to be International Sectoral Organisations Day of Cooperatives, marking the International Co-operative Agricultural centenary of the establishment of the Organisation (ICAO) International Cooperative Alliance. Since International Co-operative Banking 1995 the United Nations' International Association (ICBA) Day of Co-operatives has been observed Consumer Co-operatives Worldwide jointly alongside International Co- (CCW) operative Day. International Co-operative Fisheries Co-operatives around the world Organisation (ICFO) celebrate the day in various fashions and International Health Co-operative each year the organising institutions Organisation (IHCO) agree on a theme for the celebrations. International Co-operative Housing The 2010 theme was Cooperative Organisation (ICA Housing) Enterprise Empowers Women, to International Co-operative and Mutual coincide with the 15th anniversary of the Insurance Federation (ICMIF) Beijing Platform for Action. International Organisation of Industrial, Previous years' themes Artisanal and Service Producers' Co- operatives (CICOPA) 2009: Driving Recovery through Co- Thematic Committees operative Enterprise Committee on Co-operative Research 2008: Confronting Climate Change Communications Committee through Co-operative Enterprise[5][6] Human Resource Development 2007 Co-operative Values and Committee Principles for Corporate Social Gender Equality Committee responsibility The flag 2006 Peace-building through Co- ICA adopted its original rainbow operatives flag in 1925, with the seven colors 2005: Microfinance is OUR business! Cooperating out of poverty[9] 2004: Co-operatives for Fair Globalisation: Creating Opportunities for All 2003: Co-operatives Make Development Happen!: The contribution of co-operatives to the United Nations Millennium Development Goals 2002: Society and Co-operatives: Concern for Community 2001: The Co-operative Advantage in the Third Millennium 2000: Co-operatives and Employment Promotion symbolizing unity in diversity and the 1999: Public Policy and Co-operative power of light, enlightenment, and Legislation progress.[3] The new flag was adopted in 1998: Cooperatives and the 2001 at the ICA General Assembly in Globalization of the Economy Seoul, Korea, to avoid confusion with 1997: The Co-operative Contribution to other rainbow flags, several of which had World Food Security become very well known in the 20th 1996: Co-operative Enterprise: century. The present flag shows the ICA Empowerment for People-centred seven-color logo on a white background. Sustainable Development The logo depicts a quarter rainbow with a 1995: The ICA Centennial and the Next flock of stylized doves of peace 100 Years of International Co-operation scattering from the top and the letters ICA In December 2009, the United underneath. The rainbow has only six Nations declared 2012 as the stripes (red, orange, yellow, green, light International Year of Cooperatives. This blue, dark blue) and the seventh color year’s theme is: "Cooperative (purple) appears in the lettering under Enterprises Build a Better World." the rainbow. The flag exists in four

www.filipinostar.org 4 The North American Filipino Star April 2012 FAMAS that support the healthy life Other suggestions from the MInister Kenney launches consultations style policy of the Borough. She cited public included giving incentives to for a new “Start-Up Visa” for immigrant the need for space for zumba classes restaurants to offer healthy meals by because of increasing enrollment. having the City recognize those who entrepreneurs Peter Tan of the Fil-Can Chess offer healthy food. Toronto, April 18, 2012 – assistance in successfully navigating & Social Club, read his brief about the Everyone who spoke had Recognizing the importance of the Canadian business environment. role of chess playing in the healthy life expressed a strong support for the innovation and entrepreneurship as a This “start-up” visa initiative is driver of the Canadian economy, an example of the type of small-scale Citizenship, Immigration and programs that would allow CIC to try Multiculturalism Minister Jason innovative approaches to economic Kenney launched consultations today immigration. Under the proposed on whether to create a new and changes, the Government could specialized program to attract create new, short-term programs immigrant entrepreneurs. under the Economic Immigration The announcement is the Class. These programs would be latest in a series Minister Kenney has limited to no more than 2,750 made about transforming Canada's applications per year and would end immigration system into a fast and after five years. If a program proves flexible system focused on jobs, successful during the five-year trial growth and prosperity. period and the Department wishes to “Our Government’s top maintain it, CIC would be required to priority remains jobs, growth and formally introduce the new economic long-term prosperity. Canada cannot class in the Immigration and Refugee afford to lose out in the competition Protection Regulations. One of the many speakers from the audience following up on the urban for foreign entrepreneurs among “Our Government is agricultural initiative and making her suggestion to Mr. Rotrand during the immigrant-receiving countries,” said committed to strengthening the meeting on April 3, 2012 at 6767 Cote des Neiges. Minister Jason Kenney. “We need to immigration system to make it truly proactively target a new type of proactive, targeted, fast and efficient style which he said does not only refer City’s intiative. In his closing remarks, immigrant entrepreneur who has the in a way that will sustain Canada’s to physical but also mental health. His Mr. Rotrand expressed his thanks for potential to build innovative economic growth and deliver group is proposing to have the City the overwhelming support and companies that can compete on a prosperity for the future,” said Minister build chess boards in all the City interesting suggestions which were global scale and create jobs for Kenney. Parks, similar to the parks all over written down in the minutes of the Canadians.” Europe so that people can easily play meeting and would be considered for Economic Action Plan 2012 Follow us on Twitter at the game any time in any of the parks adoption if feasible. highlighted Canada’s commitment to www.twitter.com/CitImmCanada around. -o0o- supporting entrepreneurs, innovators and world class research. It also Victoria Day announced the Government’s For more information, contact: intention to build a fast and flexible economic immigration system whose Ana Curic weekend trip primary focus is on meeting the new Minister’s Office and emerging needs of the Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Canada to Ottawa economy. This will include changes to Business Immigration Programs, 613-954-1064 organized by which will target more active investment in Canadian growth Media Relations Gilmore College companies and more innovative Communications Branch entrepreneurs. Citizenship and Immigration Canada Everyone is invited Citizenship and Immigration 613-952-1650 Reserve your tickets Canada (CIC) intends to consult with [email protected] industry associations in the 514-485-7861 development of a “start-up” visa This news release is available online by May 13 (deadline) program for innovative entrepreneurs at: www.actionplan.gc.ca. in the coming months. Linking immigrant entrepreneurs with private Learn French the fast Sunday, May 20, 2012 sector organizations that have and easy way. Enroll now at experience and expertise working with Gilmore College International Assembly time: 7:00 A.M. start-ups will be important as 514-485-7861 newcomers often require outside Departure: 7: 15 A.M. Return to Montreal: 7:00 p.m. about their concerns and From Page 1 Healthy Life Style suggeestions. Place: Plamondon Metro Mr. Bill Jeffery, a Canadian urbain,” spoke of how zoning and lawyer, came from Ottawa to support (Van Horne Exit) planning can be used to promote a the Borough's action plan and to greener and healthier city especially outline some of the issues that the on how new neighbourhoods can have Centre for Science in the Public greater accent on active and public Interest has been working on. These transport include, among others, lobbying the Madame Marie-Pier Chénard Government to adopt legislation to (Analyste-recherchiste en environ- oblige the food industry to reduce nement bâti et activité physique) of the trans fats in foods. (The Montreal City Coalitiion Québecoise de la Council has taken the same position in problématique du poids, presented a a resolution adopted last February). report on what their group is doing in The CSPI he said also is working to educating people about the dangers of prevent restaurants from promoting consuming too much junk food, in what is generally called junk food or particular, soft drinks that contain a lot fast food by giving away free toys to of sugar. children as part of the marketing of During the question and these foods. answer period, many people lined up From the Filipino community, in front of the microphone to speak Au Osdon spoke about the initiatives of www.filipinostar.org April 2012 The North American Filipino Star 5

Montreal mayor Pierre Bourque, had triggering a byelection. The campaign 'Shadow Tory MP' leaves told the Suburban, a weekly has prompted an investigation by the newspaper, that his role in Heritage Marketing Research and Intelligence job in minister's office Minister James Moore's office was Association, but the Conservatives "going out into the community, in have defended the tactics as a Saulie Zajdel, who was hired "I'm no longer working for the Montreal, in the anglophone and legitimate method of identifying as an adviser to the federal heritage government," Saulie Zajdel said flatly allophone communities, ensuring that supporters. minister, has mysteriously resigned in in a short telephone conversation. what the government is doing is Zajdel declined to confirm the wake of allegations that the "You asked the question. I gave you understood, and determining how we, rumours that he left the government government was using him as a the answer. That's it. I'm now a private the government of Canada, can help job out of frustration about the "shadow MP" to undermine an elected citizen." the communities and municipalities Conservative party's approach to the Veteran Liberal MP Irwin within the anglophone and allophone escalating controversy. He also Cotler defeated Zajdel in the last communities." declined to say whether he still election in the Montreal riding of The job also led Zajdel to meet supports the Conservatives. Mount Royal that once was held by with local mayors and to give a speech A spokesman for Moore former prime minister Pierre Trudeau. about Canada's relationship with Israel, declined to react to the news, Prime Minister Stephen Harper's as well as joining Harper during a visit explaining the government doesn't Conservatives coveted the seat, to the city a few days before he left the comment on internal staffing matters. putting it on an internal party list of public payroll. [email protected] "very ethnic" ridings the party wanted Cotler's constituents recently Twitter.com/mikedesouza to capture in the last election by were targeted by a telemarketing © Copyright (c) Postmedia News targeting its large Jewish population. campaign orchestrated by the As a result, Cotler, a former federal Conservatives which suggested the justice minister, was forced to fend off veteran Liberal was going to resign, attacks from the Conservatives suggesting he supported anti-Israeli Saulie Zajdel policies prior to the election. But after IN MEMORIAM getting re-elected in the May 2 vote, OTTAWA — An unsuccessful the lawyer and international human Conservative candidate from Montreal rights expert soon found himself who was hired as an adviser to the shadowed by Zajdel, who appeared to federal heritage minister has have the job description of an elected mysteriously resigned in the wake of MP. allegations that the government was Zajdel, a former city councillor using him as a "shadow MP" to and executive committee member undermine an elected Liberal MP. under the administration of former

Government of Canada announces a more efficient and responsive Temporary Foreign Worker Program protections. In addition, the Nisku, Alberta—The Government of Canada has proposed Government of Canada is realigning legislative amendments to further the Temporary Foreign Worker strengthen protections for temporary Program to better meet labour market foreign workers and ensure that demands and support the economic employers comply with program recovery. The Honourable Diane requirements. Mr. Jose A. Montes, a vibrant member of the Montreal community, passed Finley, Minister of Human Resources “This improvement is a direct result of away on Thursday, April 12, 2012. He was a member of the UPS and Novo Ecijano and Skills Development, made the consultations that were held with Association. announcement today during a tour of employers to discuss concerns with Our sincere condolence goes to his children in Montreal - Ricky, Beth, Baby, Advance Engineered Products Ltd.’s the Temporary Foreign Worker Edel and Marissa and all his grandchildren, nephews and nieces. manufacturing facility. Program, and seek ideas on Funeral wake - Saturday, April 21, 2012 - 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m, “Our government’s top improving it. Going forward, our priority is creating jobs, growth and government will consider additional been unable to recruit and train news. This plan addresses industry’s long-term prosperity. That’s why we measures to strengthen and improve enough Canadians for our immediate needs for skilled labour, are taking action to ensure that the the program, so employers can get manufacturing and service facilities but more importantly, by enabling Temporary Foreign Worker Program skilled workers when no Canadians throughout western Canada because projects to proceed, it fosters supports our economic recovery and are available,” said the Honourable of the current highly competitive economic recovery and growth, while effectively responds to local labour Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, labour market. We strongly support also creating permanent jobs for market demands,” said Minister Immigration and Multiculturalism. “A this government initiative to expedite Canadians for decades to come,” said Ron Genereux, chair of the Association for Finley. “Our government is looking at fast and flexible economic the hiring of skilled workers from other ways to make sure businesses recruit immigration system combined with a countries.” from the domestic workforce before strong Temporary Foreign Worker “Today’s announcement by See page 23 Temporary Worker hiring temporary foreign workers, Program will sustain Canada’s the federal government is welcomed while also reducing the paper burden economic growth and deliver and speeding up the processing time prosperity for the future.” for employers that have short-term The Government of Canada skilled labour needs.” will ensure that the employment of WANTED Employers with a strong track temporary foreign workers supports record will receive an Accelerated- economic growth and helps create Labour Market Opinion (A-LMO) more opportunities for all Canadians. Young Filipina to work within 10 business days to hire “As North America’s premier temporary foreign workers in high- manufacturer of bulk tank and vac exclusively for one customer skill occupations, including the skilled equipment, our company’s success trades. The Temporary Foreign relies on the availability of highly salary $1000 weekly Worker Program will become more skilled tradespeople—particularly responsive to skills and labour welders and trailer mechanics,” said Clinique TChin TChin shortages, employers will have less Ron Buchhorn, Vice-President of red tape and temporary foreign Human Resources at Advance 514-576-8811 Emily workers will benefit from enhanced Engineered Products Ltd. “We have

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The website will fetch a good price on the market.” Quahog Fishery, but now over a dozen greenhome.com suggests filling a Also, EDF points out that under a are in effect across the country and Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that small spray bottle with a mixture of catch shares system, fishermen have several more are under consideration. many air fresheners contain toxic four teaspoons baking soda and four a real investment in sustainability: If As of 2010 the NOAA has been chemicals. Are there any green- cups of water and then spraying the the population of the species goes up actively promoting the implementation friendly, non-toxic air fresheners out solution in a fine mist to neutralizer there, or how can I make my own? - odors. Similarly, The Green Guide - Jenny Rae, Bolton, MA suggests mixing a few drops of an It is true that some air organic essential oil (lemon, orange fresheners on the market today make and lavender are popular choices) use of harsh chemicals to eliminate or with distilled or purified water and overpower odors. “Many air spraying with a mister. fresheners contain nerve-deadening Another all-natural way to get chemicals that coat your nasal rid of nasty smells is by wrapping passages and temporarily block your cloves and cinnamon in cheesecloth sense of smell,” reports National and boiling them in water. Yet another Geographic’s The Green Guide. Some consists of leaving herbal bouquets of the most offensive ingredients— standing in open dishes where the volatile organic compounds (VOCs), fragrance can dissipate throughout a benzene and formaldehyde—can room. And don't underestimate the air- cause headaches and nausea and cleansing power of houseplants, aggravate asthma, and have been which can improve indoor air quality linked to neurological damage and by filtering toxins out of the air. Mother cancer. Nature Network reports that aloe vera First used in Australia, New Zealand and Iceland in the 1970s, "catch shares" programs, which Perhaps even more plants can filter benzene and protect established fishermen’s livelihoods during efforts to scale back commercial harvesting worrisome, though, are dispersants formaldehyde out of the air, that spider of overfished species, are now a fixture in fisheries management around the world, including known as phthalates that cause plants are known for their ability to in the United States.Credit: iStock/Thinkstock hormonal and reproductive issues, take xylene and carbon monoxide out in subsequent years, the amount of of new LAPP programs in U.S. waters, birth defects and developmental of the indoor environment, and that fish guaranteed to each fisherman and lends expertise on design, gerber daisies excel at removing the increases accordingly. management and monitoring of catch trichloroethylene that may come home “With a secure share of the shares under each of the nation’s six with your dry cleaning. catch…incentives change from regional fisheries management Greenhome.com also sells a spurring fishermen to capture the councils. variety of non-toxic air fresheners for most fish they can, to spurring them to CONTACTS: EDF, those less inclined to making their maximize the value of their share www.edf.org; NOAA, own. 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But but there are nontoxic the brink? -- Peter Parmalee, New implemented.” I was made weak, that I might learn alternatives, including make-your-own Orleans, LA Another benefit of catch humbly to obey. concoctions, indoor plants and simply The term “Catch shares”— shares is reduced “bycatch”—non- I asked for health, that I might do opening the windows and letting fresh air in. also called Limited Access Privilege targeted fish, dolphins, turtles and greater things. Credit: Credit: iStock/Thinkstock Programs (LAPPs)—refers to a other marine species that get I was given infirmity, that I might do fisheries management technique unintentionally caught in fishing nets better things. disorders. A 2007 review by the non- whereby individual fishermen, and gear and which are subsequently I asked for riches, that I might be profit Natural Resources Defense cooperatives or fishing communities discarded dead or dying back into the happy. Council (NRDC) found that 12 out of are guaranteed a certain percentage ocean. “Under catch shares, I was given poverty, that I might be 14 widely available air fresheners of the overall “Total Allowable Catch” fishermen can take their time to wise. contained phthalates. Some of the air (TAC) for a certain fish species (or improve their fishing methods, I asked for power, that I might have the fresheners that tested positive for “fish stock”) in a given area. Catch particularly targeting high-value praise of men. phthalates were labeled as “all- shares are typically implemented to species and minimizing interaction I was given weakness that I might feel natural” or “unscented.” Two of the protect established fishermen’s with species that are restricted or have the need of God. worst offenders analyzed by NRDC livelihoods during efforts to scale back lower limits,” says EDF. “In catch share I asked for all things that I might enjoy were sold at Walgreens stores under commercial harvesting of overfished fisheries, wasteful discards life. that company’s own generic label. As species. plummeted from pre-catch-share I got nothing that I asked for - but a result, Walgreens removed the “Fishermen are usually rates, down an average of about 40 everything I had hoped for. products from its shelves, and the allowed to buy and sell shares in order percent.” Almost despite myself, my unspoken manufacturer which made them to maximize their profit,” reports the First used in Australia, New prayers were answered. reformulated their product line without Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), a Zealand and Iceland in the 1970s, I am among men most richly blessed phthalates. leading green group that has worked catch shares are now a fixture in Given such problems with air extensively with fishermen and the six fisheries management around the Anonymous fresheners, many of us are looking for www.filipinostar.org April 2012 The North American Filipino Star 7 awards, Virginia Center for the sharing their vision. 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www.filipinostar.org 8 The North American Filipino Star April 2012 vice president, ashed why the The meeting which was procesing of applications for attended by the members of the , COMMUNITY NEWS immigrations in other countries like Filipino community, asted for about an FAMAS plays host to more revenue and employment. Hongkong and Saudi Arabia is faster hour. Cotler promised that another 5. Charter of Rights - The government than in Canada. Although Cotler said meeting would be scheduled very Cotler's visit to the has to ensure that the rights of every that it was unfair, he promised to look soon to discuss further the issues. community centre citizens are protected. Aboriginal into it. by W. G Quiambao people are better off now with the Irvin Cotler, MP for Town of Charter of Rights because their rights Mount Royal, visited the FAMAS are being respected by law. Community Centre on April 12 to Cotler mentioned the discuss the issues that concern the disappearance of many Filipinos in the community. Philippines who criticize the "When I was new in politics, government. They were being one of the first communities that I kidnapped or killed. He observed that approached was the Filipino in one of his meetings with Filipinos, community," said Cotler. . he asked them why important issues Some of the issues discussed like abuse of power. corruption, by Cotler and his brief comments kidnapping and killing in the

From left: Flor Rillo, Rose Arellano, Dr. Gene Santander, Au Osdon, Hon. Irwin Cotler, MP for Town of Mt. Royal and Alex Sy. were: 1. Immigration - All applications for Philippines were not discussed. immigration filed after 2008 were "I was surprised by their cancelled. It is unjust for the answers," said Cotler. "I understood government to punish people whose them when they said that they wanted lives are on hold. to stay away from these issues and 2. Contempt of Parliament -For the first they did not want to be reminded of time in the history of Canada, what happened there and they just Contempt of Parliament happened. wanted to get on with their lives. But Contempt of Parliament is the refusal what astonished me was when they of the government to share said that they still have relatives and information to the members of the friends in the Philippines that they opposing party. For example, the didn't want to be harmed." public has the right to know the cost of The discussion was followed budgetary items of the government. by question- and- answer period. Tess 3. Human Smuggling - Expected Tessaluna of the Center for Philippines immigrants are victimized by Concern expressed her view on smugglers. Human smuggling is a refugees. "Filipino refugees are not booming business in Canada because recognized in Canada because it it is a favored destination for thinks that the Philippines is a immigrants and refugees. democratic country. There is a political 4. Mining - Operation of mining in upheaval in the Philippines because of Mindanao is detrimental to the poor economy. There is environment. On the other hand, it unemployment, there is poverty - has positive impact because it gives causes of political upheaval. " Dr. Gene Santander, FAMAS Need Money? Do you have a full time job? If yes, call (514) 344-1499

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Filipino-Canadian Chess & Social Club (FCCSC) induction ceremony held at the Bureau du maire et des conseilelrs municipaux on Feb. 27, 2012. Montreal City Councilor-Snowdon, Leader of the Majority Marvin Rotran was the inducting officer. L-R: Nick del Rosario, Treasurer; Dario Boco, Boy Toledo, both business managers; Fatima Dequitera and Wendy Cedilla, Social Service officers; Mars Cabantugan, chess coordinator; Rudy Olive (both behind), Hon. Marvin Rotrand, Peter Tan, president; Mel Villanueva, V-P Internal Affairs & Tournament Director; Mario Bajar (behind), chess coordinator; Boy Nicolas, V-P Internal Affairs; Regie Villamor, secretary; Minerva and Alberto Baens Santos, adviser. Other officers not in the picture: Rustico Oliver, auditor; Cherry Palmos, public relations officer; Mario Bajar, Mars Cabantugan, and Ferdinand Manaog - chess coordinators; Melencio Domingo and Reuben Santos, advisers. Muses: Elizabeth Wong and Jane Barit. 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www.filipinostar.org April 2012 The North American Filipino Star 11 Philippine Embassy News Ambassador Gatan Leads Embassy Mission to Québec OTTAWA - The Philippine flag Province – both being predominantly flew majestically on the spire top of Catholic, and the shared European the Parliament Building of the National heritage between the two. Assembly of Québec, thus signalling a Québec, the poster province of renewed and refreshed sense of Canadian diversity, is steeped in comity between the Philippines and French and English traditions, and its people and government having historical roots in Europe. Prior to the Embassy mission, it would be evident that much of the attention of the province had been towards consolidating partnerships with their Ambassador signs the guest register at the Parliament Building as Parliamentary natural and traditional networks in Speaker Jacques Chagnon looks on Europe and Latin America. The visit workers would be protected and possible collaboration with Filipino proved opportune in redirecting the treated the same as Québécois, and scientists and engineers. For its part, notion of global partnerships and praised Québec’s advocacy for Québec International gave assurances persuaded officials to look towards the human rights and its strong of support for matching businesses Philippines even more. adherence to its civil code which and creating value as further efforts on Ambassador Gatan notes a The Philippine Flag flies on top of the mirror the rule of law in the Philippines. increasing economic and commercial substantial degree of the goodwill Parliament Building of Quebec towards Filipinos among the officials Québec Province, as Philippine and parties that were met, borne out of Ambassador Leslie Gatan led an their individual positive personal Embassy Economic Mission travelling encounters with them and their to the province from 21 to 22 March constituencies. 2012. The Ambassador further During the visit, Ambassador welcomed the assurances of Minister

Ambassador Gatan visits the INO facilities guided by Marie Christine Ferland. Meanwhile, Speaker Chagnon partnerships among enterprises of the was pleased to hear that the Philippine Philippines and Québec Province get economy is doing well, and that the underway. drive against corruption is being Further avenues shall also be sustained by President Benigno undertaken and explored as many Aquino III – whose mother, former possible opportunities exists for President Corazon Aquino is highly people to people and cultural Ambassador Gatan presents Marcel Gaudreau of the International Business, materials about regarded by the Honorable Chagnon exchanges and in further acquainting the Philippines himself. the people of Québec and the INO, which specializes in Philippines with each other. Gatan called on the Honourable Gagnon-Tremblay that immigrant optics and photonics looks forward to Monique Gagnon-Tremblay, Minister of International Relations and Minister Responsible for La Francophonie, and the Honourable Jacques Chagnon, Speaker of the National Assembly of Québec. He also visited the facilities and met with officials of Québec International, and the L'Institut National d'Optique (INO) de Québec or the National Institute for Optics. “Our mission is to cultivate friendship among Filipinos and Canadians,” said Ambassador Gatan, who was accompanied by First Secretaries and Consuls Eric Tamayo and Porfirio Mayo, and Philippine Labor Attache Francisco Luna. They sought to foster and expand greater economic and commercial linkages with and among Philippine and Québécois enterprises of all sizes coming from diverse sectors, and ensure the welfare of Filipino migrants and temporary workers in the province. During his calls on government officials Ambassador Gatan drew attention to the similarities between the Philippines and Québec www.filipinostar.org 12 The North American Filipino Star April 2012 STAR PHOTO GALLERY

Gilmore College International students with their teachers, who are also members of the Dance The Filipino Star Editor, Zenaida Kharroubi, was the speaker during the monthly consultative Club: L-R: Desirée Fernando, Edna Lorenzo, Zenaida Kharroubi (Gilmore College founder & meeting and workshop of the Filipino Youth Center headed by Pastor Orlan Racacho and Mrs. director-general), Jennifer Lachica, Remayette Danao, Marilou Rocutan, Juvy A. Solis, and Lucy Racacho, on March 31, 2012. Shown here are high school and Cegep students with some Sophie Toledo (Gilmore College PAB instructor). Not in photo: Gracelia Bancoog. parents and guests, Zenaida and Danny Garcia, seated on the front row. The topic of the lecture was “How to become a successful student.”

Au Osdon, FAMAS President, presented a request for more space for zumba classes that have Peter Tan, newly elected president of the Filipino Chess Club, presenting his pitch for the become very popular. These classes are open to anyone who wants to participate in this form importance of chess in helping people to have a healthy mind, and asked the borough for more of exercise that promotes physical well-being. (Photo by Bert Santos) financial support and chess boards to be installed in the Borough’s parks.(Photo by Bert Santos)

Easter costume winners during the Philippine Benevolent & Scholarship Society celebration Line dance winners during the Easer fiesta: 1st prize - Mary Paraan, of Easter at St. Kevin’s Social Hall, April 16, 2012. 2nd prize - Merle Valiente, and 3rd prize - Merly Nunez (April 16, 2012)

Senator Antonio Trillanes IV made a brief visit in Montreal on April 11, 2012 to learn more about good governance, medicare, and other social policies that may be beneficial for the Dr. Emmy Pelausa presenting a gift to Merly Nunez for being one of the winners in the line Philippines. He is flanked by FAMAS executive board members (L-R: Rose Marie Arellano, dance competition during the Easter Fiesta, April 16, 2012 at St. Kevin’s Social Hall. Joan Junio, Au Osdon, Gina Medina, Flor Rillo, Al Abdon and Dr. Gene Santander. www.filipinostar.org April 2012 The North American Filipino Star 13

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That's what I'm really interested in Philippines Montreal Ambassador of Demeutemeester, Raf Simons - they Aerospace. For the last five years, he as a fashion designer, making clothes Goodwill 2012 event, he will try his that not only have aesthetic value, but hands at women's wear. He will be also make sense. While I borrow designing their outfits for their some lessons from illustration, terms opening number. of color theory, composition and "Pageant is a speciaL mixing media, I find fashion design is occasion for me, " said Sy. 'My interest more closely linked with architecture. is really in menswear and I never People live in buildings, but they live imagined I'd by designing for women also in their clothes` on a stage . I've worked close to the Asked what makes a good girls and have been to all of their designer, Sy answered, "Personally, rehearsals to get an idea of their one of the most important disciplines I choreography and their personalities. took away from studying illustration is These will the first outfits that the girls the importance of simplicity and are seen in, so it's important that their editing. I think art that makes the personal style comes across to the biggest impact finds a solid idea and audience gets an idea. The theme this delivers it in the simplest and most year is metamorphosis and the elegant manner. It's a matter of going moment a butterfly grows into through a very lengthy process to maturity. It also takes place on Cinco appear as if you haven't tried very de Mayo and we want to play off of hard at all." that festival feel, so everyone should To keep with the current expect a lot of color." trends in fashion design all over the His plan is to make a design world, Sy regularly checks the internet that will last for a long time. and reads fashion magazines. "Too many clothing's are Although London, Paris, Milan and disposable now, "said Sy, who New York are the fashion capitals in believes in the expression that the world, Montreal is still one of the "Clothes make a man.’ People buy best cities with talented designers for and consume a lot." Sy. In addition, he loves fashion With his vast talent and firm are popular and successful fashion has been working there as technical designs in Asia, particularly determination, there is no doubt that designers whose body of work illustration/ graphic artist. Last fall, Philippines and Japan. Fashion Sy will succeed. . inspires Mark Sy to pursue a career in however, he made a wise decision to designers all over Asia create fashion design. pursue his dream that he had been thousands of dresses, suits, shoes In the beginning, Sy studied afraid to act on - to be a fashion and other accessories purchased Illustration & Design at Dawson designer (menswear). 4. Mariel Urrutia Dimayuga, 19, challenge because you know you are attained a Dental Assistance degree getting involved in something.." FAMAS holds Miss Philippines Ambassador from CDN College and currently The pageant will be held at of Goodwill 2012 pageant, May 5 working in the field. " I want to become Salle la de Couvertu Ecole an Ambassador of Goodwill to share Secondaire Saint Luc, 5315 West Hill how our beautiful Filipino culture can Ave. The program starts at 7 p.m. but by W. G. Quiambao candidates, with their brief profiles and be and to show how loving, caring and door opens at 6 p.m. For more On May 5, the new Miss reasons for joining the pageant, vying determined people we are." information, please call Rose Marie Philippines Montreal Ambassador of for the coveted title of Miss Philippines Arellalno at (514) 341-7477 or email at Goodwill 2012 will be crowned. Ambassador of Goodwill 2012 . 5. Marjorie Miranda, 22, graduated [email protected] Miss Philippines Montreal from St. Augustine School of Nursing Ambassador of Goodwill, as it has 1. Gilliene Araja, 18, recently in the Philippines and is currently evolved from the former Miss graduated from Batangas State Advertise in the North working in a nursing home. "Being a American Filipino Star Philippines FAMAS, celebrates the University, Philippines and currently candidate is a big opportunity and it is beauty of the young Filipino woman of integrating into her new home and an exposure to a different kind of 514-485-7861 today, whose uniqueness, diversity community with the help of the Place and ambitions to develop personally, Cartiger Adult School. "I want to elevate her peer group and to become an Ambassador of Goodwill Senator Antonio F. Trillanes IV contribute to the community according to add to my experience and to be an visits Montreal, April 11 By Z. Kharroubi to her own capacity," said Shinette example for other young Filipinas." Khourry, who started the pageant two Senator Antonio Trillanes IV years ago. "Its purpose is to provide 2.Melanie Cardinal, 20, is a first year met the Montreal Filipino community at the candidates the experience and Athletic Therapy student at Concordia the FAMAS Center on Wednesdy, April awareness of the activities within University. "I love trying different 11 for a scheduled two-hour open FAMAS and the Filipino-Canadian experience. Being Ambassador of discussion from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Au community, while holding strong Goodwill is one that I never tried or Osdon, Famas president, made the friendships among each other and even thought about." introduction about his background deeper appreciation for our cultural before he addressed the crowd briefly and explained the purpose of his visit. heritage which allows them to actively 3. Sharonrose Deshmukh, 22, is He wanted to learn about .Canadian support the community. We have currently in her third year at the best practices in order to aid legislation educated, intelligent, articulate and University of Western Ontario Finance on anti-corruption, anti-drug strategies, talented candidates. They will and Administration program, minoring the civil service, tourism, and compete to prove their abilities to in Mathematics. "I want to become a education. represent and serve local Filipinos, as role model to other Filipinos. I want to Senator Trillanes answered all wanted to run for president in the next well as to be a positive role model to break boundaries and eliminate questions quite well and received a election but he replied that he would our youths ." stereotypes." very warm reception. Some members prefer to run for re-election as senator Following is the list of of the audience even asked if he instead.. www.filipinostar.org April 2012 The North American Filipino Star 15 Inihaw na bangus (Grilled Philippine Cuisine Milkfish) 1 Whole bangus (about 2 lbs) -or white fish, dressed and 2 sl Lemon 1 1/2 ts Salt 1/8 ts Pepper Favorite Food 1/2 c Tomatoes, chopped 1/4 c Onions, chopped Compiled by Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi 2 Green onions, chopped 1. With sharp knife, cut along back of the fish and remove the backbone. Rub fish inside and out with lemon Rellenong Bangus (Deboned, Saranggani Milkfish or Bangus - slices, sprinkle with salt and pepper. stuffed milkfish) available at Marché Coop (See ad on p.13) 2. Mix tomatoes, onions and green onions. Stuff fish with the Ingredients mixture through its back opening. 1 large size bangus Wrap in foil and grill over live coals 1 onion, chopped finely until done. 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www.filipinostar.org 16 The North American Filipino Star April 2012 Regine Velasquez on baby nate: FILIPINO STAR ‘Ito ang pinakamalaki ko’ng gift S H O W B I Z G O S S I P ever’ Ogie told her, “Mommy, mahal na mahal ka namin. A thoroughly indie Filipina “Alam niyo, ‘yung asawa ko, talagang the best mom. Walang tigil sa pag-aalaga sa anak namin, and she’s truly the best mom and, of course, [a] fantastic wife. So honey, today’s your birthday, although it coincides with Earth Day, but today is your day. “Honey, I love you so much. You are a great, great person. You Ogie, Regine and Nate share the same deserve all these blessings that stage for the first time on 'Party God is giving you, us. You’ve been Pilipinas' a wonderful, wonderful best friend Regine Velasquez’s 47th to me and a great mother to our birthday on April 22 became more baby boy. I love you. Happy special with her five-month old birthday,” he said. firstborn Nathaniel or "baby Nate" Regine then thanked her family, making his first live TV appearance “extended” family, in-laws, friends, via “Party Pilipinas.” fans and God. As seen in the episode, Hers is a filmography that even big Gloria, the domestic helper of Bernal “I’d like to say thank you to my husband Ogie Alcasid carried Nate local mainstream stars would surely and Williams, in “Mammoth.” Friend up there. Hindi ko envy: Marife Necesito shared the Necesito recounted: “Michelle was onstage while Regine sang inaasahan na magkakaroon ako screen with international stars Michelle so immersed in her role, she’d be in “Amazing.” ng baby kasi nga medyo nahuli na Williams and Gael Garcia Bernal in character even off the set chatting with After her performance, the ‘ko ng konti sa biyahe, pero thank Lukas Moodyson’s “Mammoth,” which us. Gael was more relaxed. He was very Asia’s Songbird said, “Maraming- You. Thank You, thank You talaga debuted at the Berlinale in 2009. Filipino in his ways, joking around maraming salamat sa ‘Party Lord for this wonderful, beautiful She rapped with the late Palito and between takes, but once the cameras Pilipinas’ for giving me a wonderful gift. Thank you, thank you very mud-wrestled with Whitney Tyson in started grinding, it was as if he was party. Today really is my birthday, Khavn de la Cruz’s “Mondomanila,” possessed.” much,” she expressed. premiered in Rotterdam this year. She She admired the egalitarian system and ito (gestures to Nate) ang Nate was born Nov. 8, almost a has worked with notable indie in the foreign production. “The director pinakamalaki ko’ng gift ever.” year after Ogie and Regine tied the filmmakers Lav Diaz (“Ebolusyon ng wasn’t a tyrant at all. We were all treated Laughing, she shared that her knot on Dec. 22, 2010. a Isang Pamilyang Pilipino”), Sari Dalena equally. Whether you were a utility man birthday wish is to lose weight. (“Ka Oryang”) and Adolfo Alix Jr. or an actor, you were shown respect.” (“Karera”). It called to mind a bad experience Ruffa cries foul over 'baby- She has been tapped to appear in on the set of the local soap “Amaya,” Korean (“Tropical Manila”), Dutch (“Lilet where she was shabbily treated by a Never Happened”), American (“Darkest selling' claim Night”) and HBO (“Going Back”) "Alam ng mga kaibigan ko na productions. hindi naman ako nanganak ng Recently, she acted in Fil-Am kambal. I was laughing and laughing director’s Ron Morales’ “Graceland” but how can human being invent which screens at the Tribeca Film things like this? Where did they get Festival in New York this month. this? So I got sad and emotional na Hardly anyone asked for her pati ako dinadamay. So sana kayong autograph, until recently. dalawa na lang ni mama ang mag- When “Mammoth” was shown at away. the Cine Europa fest in Shangri-La mall, "You know I don't fight with her; I she was mobbed by local film buffs. “I Marife Necesito (Right) with co-star Gael just want a peaceful happy life. Don't had goose bumps,” she said. “It’s great Garcia Bernal include me na lang, especially my to be appreciated in your own country.” kids 'yun lang," Gutierrez said. “She’s intense. She gives her all,” staffer who said she didn’t deserve a Gutierrez was dragged into the said filmmaker Archie del Mundo, who dressing room because she was “not Ruffa Gutierrez issue, after Fuentes recently had a is currently collaborating with Necesito famous.” Her mentor came to her Actress-host Ruffa Gutierrez cried in the stage adaptation of Emman de la defense. “Tita Angie (Ferro) fought for word war with Annabelle Rama on foul over claims that she allegedly Twitter. Cruz’s Cinemalaya film “Sarong me.” agreed to sell her baby for a large Banggi.” Speaking of occupational hazards, Rama recently ended the sum of money. Necesito was a komiks novelist and does she mind that she’s boxed as a controversy saying she would keep In a press conference for her romance-book author before becoming maid or a prostitute onscreen? her silence for the sake of her children an actress. “I don’t mind,” she said. “I just newest film "The Mommy Returns" on and husband Eddie Gutierrez. Unscripted spiel make sure that each maid or prostitute I Monday night, Ruffa scored former Gutierrez cried again as she “Her being a writer is a big help on play is different. In reality, no two people actress Amalia Fuentes for allegedly defended her father. the set,” said another filmmaker, Mark are similar, even if they’re in the same spreading rumors that she had given "He's the gentlest father. Ayan you Shandii Bacolod, who directed line of work.” birth to twins in 2003 but had agreed hit an emotional nerve! He doesn't Necesito in “Sponsor.” He added: “My In “Sarong Banggi,” she again to let her mother, talent manager deserve to be dragged into this and friends couldn’t believe her monologue portrays an aging hooker who “breaks Annabelle Rama, sell one of the girls. she is even threatening na sisiraan in ‘Sponsor’ was all her own, not in” a teenager [played by Rob Joseph]. "Huwag naman sana idamay ang niya si Daddy! I am venting because scripted.” She also serves as producer for the mga bata. 'Yung sinabi niya na I'm hurt -- I'm hurt for my father. I only Having trained under theater play, which debuts at Music Box in nanganak ako kay Lorin at may want peace for everyone," she said. stalwarts Cecile Guidote-Alvarez and Quezon City Thursday night. It will next kakambal si Lorin at dahil mukhang In her Twitter account, Fuentes Angie Ferro, Necesito pushes herself be toured in Singapore and Malaysia. a pera ang mommy ko binenta daw ni scored Eddie Gutierrez for not with each new role. mommy 'yung isang bata. How can controlling his wife. a She auditioned for the role of you invent these stories?" she said. www.filipinostar.org April 2012 The North American Filipino Star 17 Sharon Cuneta returns via Vilma Santos: I have no more to show featuring ‘real life stories’ ask from God work [is one that] I deserve. “I wanted my name on my show “Kung may natitira pa pong bagay na again and it was TV5 that gave it to me,” gusto kong hilingin sa Panginoon, she said. dalawang bagay lang – gabayan ang She addressed chides that she is pamilya ko, at gabayan ang pagiging “mukhang pera” for leaving behind her ina ko ng lalawigan ng Batangas,” she former network. said. “Remember that [one billion pesos in “Sobra-sobra na ang biyaya na the next five years] is almost 200 million a binigay ng Panginoon, wala na akong year for five years. Tanggalan mo pa ng hihilingin pa. Pasasalamat nalang, taxes, porsiyento ng iba’t ibang tao so, pasasalamat.” ‘yun din ang kinikita ko mostly every As her way of thanking God, Santos year,” she pointed out. has committed herself to restoring a the Sharon emphasized: “Hindi naman Governor Vilma Santos San Martin de Tours Minor Basilica in kasi ako ’yung basta makuha lang at Taal, Batangas. magka-show lang.” With a life fulfilled from decades of “’Yung pagre-restore nito ay kahit Unlike many other shows on the stardom, a flourishing career in public network, TV5 president Ray Espinosa, service, and a strong family, Batangas paano personal na namin ‘yun,” she vice president Bobby Barreiro, and head Governor Vilma Santos has no more to said. “Hindi pwedeng gumamit ng for creative and entertainment production ask from God, saying that at this point in pondo ng gobyerno diyan, so kung Perci Intalan were very involved with the her life, it is time for her to simply give anuman ‘yung, a little part of us ni Sharon Cuneta slams talk that TV5’s production of “Sharon: Kasama Mo, thanks. Senador Ralph Recto (her husband) na one-billion-contract offer prompted her Kapatid.” Santos said she has received naitutulong sa pagpapa-ayos ng decision to transfer “They wanted na en grande at overflowing blessings from God, and simbahan, ‘yun ay more of personal na elegante ang show,” she crowed, adding now intends to give thanks by restoring naming support kasi mga Katoliko din Five months after moving to TV5, that the creative freedom that they places of worship in her home province. kami.” a Sharon Cuneta has finally unveiled allowed her was more than welcome for “Sharon: Kasama Mo, Kapatid” that she someone who already knows where she hopes would define her legacy and put to wants to take her career next having been Jessica Sanchez disappoints rest speculations that the network was in the business for more than 30 years having a hard time finding a good project now. 'Ai' judges for her. Sharon has taped 15 episodes so far Sanchez was somehow able to Actually, it took this long to present with TV5 spending some P100 million the show because “wala kaming mapili pesos for the set alone. Her celebrity bounce back when she did Luther [na pilot episode kasi] paganda nang guest list so far includes Derek Ramsay, Vandross' "Dance With My Father" for paganda ang mga episodes,” she told Amy Perez, Jannelle Manahan, Lolit Solis, her next number, sounding very Bulletin Entertainment and other Bing Loyzaga, Cristy Fermin, Katrina comfortable with the song. members of media at a press conference Halili, Vicki Belo and Lourd de Veyra. Lopez praised Sanchez saying it held at Delta Theater on April 25. “I have Will she invite Piolo Pascual to appear was the best rendition of the song she the best writers, the best staff on TV!” as guest on the show? “Sharon: Kasama Mo Kapatid” is a had heard in her life. “I don’t see why I should guest Piolo “The tenderness, the feeling, the daily talk show that will feature real life pa. Kasi, una sa lahat, parang lalagyan ng vocal ability -- everything, I mean the stories from real lives, focusing on how kulay ng ibang tao, pangalawa, we don’t adversity is overcome and being really need Piolo,” said she of the actor feeling for me more than everything is proactive in helping people in need. Co- who had a bad breakup with Sharon’s what make me say that [the produced by Sharon’s Mega performance] was the most beautiful daughter, KC Concepcion, last year. Jessica Sanchez Production’s, Inc., it will also feature She promised her fans that they’ll see I’ve ever heard it,” she said. celebrities from time to time (who will be a different Sharon on the show; one that’s Jessica Sanchez received mixed Tyler also liked the performance. there “not just to promote something”) as worth their time and befits her stature. reviews from the judges during the “I don’t think you can sing a song well as surprise musical numbers. The “Sa dami po ng talk shows at present show will premiere on May 7 though TV5 performance night of "American Idol" bad,” he opined. na hindi lang ako ang host, sa dami ng Thursday when she sang the Queen Jackson lauded Sanchez to high would only disclose the exact time slot a ginawa ko, gusto kong ito ang maging classic “Bohemian Rhapsody.” heavens, describing the 16-year old few hours prior so rival stations could not legacy ko because although lahat ng strategize against it. naging shows ko, parang mga anak ’yan. According to both Jennifer Lopez as "truly amazing." The prized actress explained why she You become a better mother habang and Steve Tyler, Sanchez' “You’re so natural, your turned Kapatid despite being with another tumatagal. I think that was happening to performance fell short of their tendencies vocally, where you go with network for the longest time. me. expectations. your melodies, your ideas, how it “It’s not about the one billion “Itong aking pinakabunsong show, "Rock isn’t your forte. I wouldn’t flows, and now you got the feeling in contract. It was more about. . . a little ang pinakahuling oportunidad na say it was -- at all. But I still love your there, now you’re making the respect for what I built over 3 decades. I dumating sa buhay ko…ibinuhos ko ang wanted a show na I felt after all the hard voice no matter what,” said Tyler. connection,” he said. “You know lahat-lahat dito.” a Lopez, on the other hand, found what’s wrong with it? Absolutely the performance lacking. "You nothing!” sounded beautiful when you were In an earlier interview, Jackson singing the song. But when you went said he hopes for Sanchez to reach on to the more rock part of it, I the final four. thought you were gonna run around Sanchez needs all the support and give us a little bit of hair throwing. she could get going into the final I dunno, but it needed a little bit more rounds of the contest, as her rankings of that rock performance,” she said. had dipped somehow in recent Only Randy Jackson found the weeks. performance remarkable saying that In the recent Top 6 Power List of he “actually loved it.” Entertainment Weekly, Sanchez fell at " Because what you did is that you number four. At number one is Philip also used great restraint," he said Philips, who vaulted to the spot from informing the audience that "she sang the sixth position. no runs in that. She really changed Sanchez intimated to fans her herself in what she naturally does.” worries relating to the contest via But like Lopez and Tyler, Jackson Twitter, where she also urged them to thought that Sanchez needs to keep voting for her. a sharpen the saw a bit more relating to the genre saying that Sanchez needs to learn “a little Tina Turner.”

www.filipinostar.org 18 The North American Filipino Star April 2012 She chose the environment was clad in a black bikini with a Showbiz Gossip Continued from p.17 since this could also mean transparent sarong and a helping the poor. shirtless Ramsay. Beauty & Brawn in Bora “For me, I’ll save Mother Anne said she was amazed at Earth first because this is our the buffed bodies of the only sanctuary. In saving Mother contestants. Earth, we can also help the poor She said she practices because we save the healthy living herself. environment they live in,” said “I limit my calorie intake, I Sta. Maria, who is also a model. make it a point to eat lots of fruits Spainhour, for his part, was and vegetables. I also try to asked what, for him, is the exercise, do a little workout. I try greatest invention and replied to squeeze that in my busy “the wheels because everything schedule,” Anne said in an came from it.” interview. The two received P500,000 Equally pretty and sexy each and celebrities Georgina Wilson and will be featured in a Century Solenn Heussaff, were on hand Tuna commercial. to give support. Meanwhile, Azel Shane Smith Heussaff, who is said to have and Malaya publisher’s just signed a contract with grandson Jake Macasaet were Century Tuna, came in with his chosen the first runners-up while boyfriend and were spotted Janelle Olafson and JC Rezebek lovey-dovey with each other. were picked the second runners- Aljur, on the other hand, ups. could not contain his admiration The criteria for judging was for Anne, who was oozing with 50 percent for beauty and body, sexiness that night. According to 25 percent for the question and a source, Aljur asked someone answer (healthy mind) and 25 to have his picture taken with percent for the race challenges. Anne. Both were seated close to Century Tuna Superbods 2012 winners Monika Sta. Maria and John Spainhour. Special prizes went to Sta. each other at the after- party and Beauty pageants have 2012 Century Tuna Superbods is Maria and A.J Hanson for Best in at the pageant. become not only a source of a tilt that looks for a combination Beach Bodies; Spainhour and Banzon said in an interview entertainment but also of of beauty, brains and brawn. Janet Emmerich for the Fierce that this year’s finalists came national pride for many Filipinos. Two people have lived up to photo award. Emmerich and JP from different walks of life. Pinoys became more the expectation of a true Century Yap won the People’s Choice “There’s football, volleyball pageant-crazy and further upped Tuna Superbod: 20-year-old Awards for garnering the highest and basketball players. We also the ante when beauty queens model/ volleyball varsity player votes via the voting online. have contestants who are into Shamcey Supsup and Venus Raj Monika Sta. Maria and former US Smith and Macasaet were extreme sports like surfing and shone in the international scene. Marine John Spainhour. declared winners in the Race wakeboarding. We also have Just recently, a different kind Sta. Maria and Spainhour Challenge competition, which models, nurses, actors and a a of beauty pageant has drawn so bested 18 finalists who vied for was held in the morning. The chef,” Banzon said. many spectators to the beautiful the title. contestants run the mile in The finalists stood out from island of Boracay. Sta. Maria, who stands 5’9 tall Boracay, went kayak-racing and the hundreds of aspirants who Hundreds swarmed the 2012 wowed the crowd not only with did various water sports. went at the go-sees held in Century Superbods contest in her whistle-bait figure but by her Judges included fashion Manila, Pampanga, Cebu and Station 2 to catch a glimpse of intelligence. editor Myrza Sison, fashion Davao. the fittest and most beautiful In the question and answer designer Rajo Laurel, resort wear Banzon said the models bodies and good-looking faces portion, Sta. Maria was asked on designer Charina Sarte, underwent a rigid personality in the whole country. Unlike what to prioritize: helping the photographer Marc Nicdao, and physical training, not to typical beauty pageants, the poor or saving the Earth? fashion blogger Jenni Epperson, mention modeling and speech eventologist Tim Yap, Century development training, for two Tuna general manager Greg months. Banzon, PC & V He stressed the Century Communications president Ariel Superbods is not merely a a Comia. beauty search, as they’re looking The competition, dubbed for someone who will embody Salute to Sexy, was held in front the Century Tuna healthy living. of the Astoria Hotel and was “This is the fourth time we are graced by Century Tuna’s mounting this search. It is more celebrity endorsers Anne Curtis, than just a pretty or handsome Derek Ramsay and Aljur face, What we’re looking for is Abrenica. someone who has the discipline It was a sizzling night indeed and commitment to live healthy as the contestants and the and more importantly, inspire celebrities paraded in their others to live a healthy lifestyle,” skimpy beach wear by Sarte. Banzon said. a The event, which started at 9 p.m., was hosted by Curtis, who

www.filipinostar.org April 2012 The North American Filipino Star 19 Kim Jones on meeting Jericho Baron Geisler admits going Rosales, showbiz broke her family for most of her life. ko nga ‘yung ganung pera or mga But of course, she's most likely gamit.” popular to many as the girlfriend of TV Geisler didn’t have to look far for and film actor Jericho Rosales. inspiration to straighten his ways. The Recall that it was in December last former “Pinoy Big Brother” celebrity year when Rosales finally admitted that housemate said he was inspired by his he has a girlfriend. Two months later, he brother Donald to become better. finally “introduced” Jones to the public “I’m 20-something years old, and by showing a photo of them together in wala akong future if I keep on doing the the morning talk show, “Kris TV.” In things that I used to do, being reckless. March, the couple made their first public Siguro it’s about time for me to have appearance at the MYX Music Awards. the better things in life naman, the Prior to getting together, however, things na I deserve, na na-deserve ko Jones wasn’t aware of Rosales’ status in dati pa, pero hindi ko nakitang local showbiz. ganoon,” he said. “We met in March of last year. We “Si Donnie may 2 magandang have a mutual friend, and she kotse, and I’m the actor, he’s the mentioned to us that we should meet. I athlete. Pero sa kanya ko nakita ‘yung didn’t know who he was at the time,” hardwork, sa kanya ko naintindihan she related. Kim Jones had revealed in previous ‘yung trabaho, ‘yung kailangang mag- The two then met over dinner with interviews that she has a brother who ipon, ‘yung kailangan may pera. ‘Yun some friends, “but we didn’t see each Baron Geisler used to model in the Philippines, and ‘yung nagbigay sa’kin ng inspirasyon other [until] two months after.” Actor Baron Geisler admitted that that he convinced her to move here maging maayos.” In another part of the interview, his “reckless” lifestyle had flushed his Model-TV host Kim Jones Geisler also said he is thankful for Jones shared, “When people started life savings down the drain. welcomes the prospect of entering his family who only continue to love asking him for photos, I was like, ‘Who is Hounded by issues of alcohol Philippine show business. him and stand by him. this guy?’” addiction and charges of sexual “It’s been a popular question, but “I was too blind to see kung gaano According to her, they eventually harrassment, the controversial actor for now I want to master my craft – nila ako kamahal, and kung gaano sila became a couple in October. shared his lowest point, that of hosting, things like that. I’m studying nagtiis para makita ako magbago. And Jones is thankful that Rosales’ fans realizing he had vacuumed his savings Tagalog, but if any opportunity arises I’m not only doing it for them. “have been very supportive” of their to feed his gregarious lifestyle. down the track, I would be open for it,” relationship. Nakakahugot lang ako ng inspirasyon “My low point was last year. Jones told ABS-CBNNews.com in a Meanwhile, Jones shared that she at pagmamahal sa kanila,” he said. Naubos lahat ng pera ko, and for the report posted on April 26. likes Rosales’ love for sports and “very “Pero naisip ko I should do this for very first time, hindi ko ma-afford ‘yung Jones is currently the on-site giving heart.” me. It’s about time for me to take care mga bagay na simple lang,” Geisler reporter for a lifestyle program on ETC. “He’s hilarious, he never fails to of myself, feel good about myself, love said. According to online reports, Jones is make me laugh. Super mabait siya,” myself, respect myself. Dati hindi eh. part-Filipino, Spanish, and British; and “Dati ang dami kong pera sa said she. a And I deserve this.” a was based in Adelaide, Australia with bangko na para sa’kin, pinamimigay Roxanne Guinoo now certified Dolphy: “Huwag kayong mag- Kapuso alala. I’m okay.” Yap. belie rumors about Dolphy’s health. “Three years [na] mahigit akong 'In good spirits' nag-stop kasi nag-hands on [mom] In late February, during the ako sa baby ko. So, ayan eto na uli, thanksgiving press conference for nangangapa na ulit,” Roxanne “Budoy,” Dolphy’s long-time partner explained on “24 Oras,” April 25. Zsa Zsa Padilla admitted that the 83- But the new recruit is excited over year-old comedian is “not in the pink the prospect of working with the set of of health.” actors in her new network. “May mga pinagdadaanan ako. “Masayang-masaya [ako]. Ibang Kahit papaano eh you've been grupo, ibang klaseng work. I think light hearing rumors, di ba? The past few comedy po yata ito. First time kong months have been very difficult for my makakatrabaho ang Kapuso stars so family. Alam naman nila na si Dolphy, [it’s] exciting.” aside from being 83, he's not in the She’s grateful for the support that pink of health,” Zsa Zsa said. her husband gives her. But being a King of comedy Dolphy She added, “He's hanging on young mom, Roxanne admits she will there. He's in good spirits kasi. He's be choosy with the roles she would Thus said Comedy King Dolphy in home and we are doing all the best to play. She wants to do something that a "TV Patrol" video message aired on take good care of him.” her family will be proud of, and has set Monday, April 2. A few days after Zsa Zsa’s her own limitations to achieve this. Dolphy who'll turn 84 in July also interview, Vandolph, Dolphy’s son “Konti lang naman ‘yung mga thanked those who are continuously with actress Alma Moreno, said his limitations ko. Siyempre ayoko na po praying for his good health. father is “doing good.” “He’s okay. New mom Roxanne Guinoo has become namang gumawa ng mga daring roles “Sa mga kapwa ko artista at Iyon lang ang masasabi ko. Baka more choosy when it comes to work or ‘yung mari-reveal ‘yung mga kasama sa industriya, sa aking mga sooner or later, makikita rin natin konting ano. Parang hindi na kapamilya, mga kapatid, mga siya,” he added. He also explained After a long hiatus from show appropriate sa akin,” she explained. kaibigan, at mga sumusuporta sa that Zsa Zsa was emotional during the business, Roxanne Guinoo returns Before getting married, Roxanne akin, gusto ko pong magpasalamat “Budoy” press conference probably not as Kapamilya but as Kapuso star. starred on “Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos” sa patuloy ninyong pagdarasal na because “(siya) ang laging kasama ni Roxanne is very happy with her and “Ligaw Na Bulaklak.” She’s also higit nagpapalakas sa akin ngayon,” Papa. Siya ang nakakakawitness new "home." She is set to start her first part of the action series, “Palos” with he said. nang nangyayari.” project under GMA-7, a light comedy former boyfriend Jake Cuenca. She He added, “Gustong-gusto ko “Pero if you see my daddy right series starring Ogie Alcasid titled also appeared in a few movies, “Can kayong makapiling. Pero now, nakikita ko he's okay naman. “Daddy Dearest.” This Be Love," “Now That I Have You," nagpapalakas pa ako ngayon.” Siguro 'yung kay tita eh naipon lang Roxanne's career was sidelined by “D Another," and “Shake, Rattle & According to the “TV Patrol” ever since before," Vandolph said. a her pregnancy then her marriage to Roll.”a Filipino-Chinese businessman Elton report, the video message aims to www.filipinostar.org 20 The North American Filipino Star April 2012 Showbiz Gossip Continued from p.19 Lea Salonga says she’s only Piolo confesses he wants to invited to watch ‘Idol’ not to be a pastor mentor Pascual, 35, said he became a "Everyone, I believe Michael born-again Christian when he was Orland was inviting me to just WATCH 25. the show, not MENTOR on it. All the In the interview, Pascual also news is blown out of proportion," Salonga said in her official Twitter revealed that he contemplated account. joining the priesthood. In fact, after On March 29, Orland sent a high school, he applied for seminary message to Salonga asking the training but abandoned his plans international singer to "visit" the show. when he got accepted at the “Lea Salonga, when are you University of Santo Tomas for coming to 'Idol' to visit? You must,” he college. said, after Salonga praised the Piolo Pascual He said he deals with performance of one of the “Idol” Actor Piolo Pascual admitted that controversies in his personal life by contestants. he was considering becoming a “lifting up all his burdens to God.” Salonga, who is currently in pastor. “One of the things that struck me Florida for a concert, replied that she In an interview with Wilson Lee was Piolo insisting that going to would definitely love to visit “Idol” Flores, which was published at the church every Sunday and reading once she is in Los Angeles. Philippine Star on Sunday, Pascual the Bible every day is not sufficient; Last Saturday, Salonga said on said he hoped to become a pastor he urges attending Bible study Twitter that she would be happy to see one day. sessions once a week,” Flores said in Lea Salonga Jessica Sanchez, Phillip Philips or four his column. contestants declared as the winner for “Yes, I had wanted to be a pastor, Tony Award winner Lea Salonga this season. but my church (Victory Christian Asked for his advice for success, clarified on Monday that Michael Currently, only eight contestants Fellowship) told me I’m more the actor told Flores: “Positive Orland, the arranger and associate are left in “Idol,” including Sanchez, important where I am now because thinking, have faith in God, love life, musical director of the hit American who has Filipino roots. many are becoming pastors, but to avoid things bad for the health or talent search “American Idol,” invited The contestants will be performing body, keep things simple in one’s her to watch the show and not to be Christian in showbiz is important,” songs from the 1980s on Wednesday he said in the interview. life, pray, read the Bible every day.” a mentor the finalists. night. a In-demand indie star relishes the subtlety of movie portrayals Mercedes Cabral considers acting nights, I cried myself to sleep. I had to in the movies more fulfilling than arrange a nightout with friends just to television work because she finds the shake off the depression.” latter “more technical and less Method acting personal.” Cabral said this was like method “I love film,” Cabral, 25, told acting. “It’s a little risky,” she said. Inquirer Entertainment during a recent “Luckily, I’m in this group called visit to her home in White Plains, Actors’ Playground, run by Direk Quezon City. “I tried TV only because I Bombi Plata, which helps actors wanted to explore all aspects of detach themselves from their acting. Yes, I get to share a piece of characters.” myself with TV audiences, but … when Roles could be physically I’m making a movie—I give my whole stressful, too, she said. “In an episode self.” I did for ‘Maalaala Mo Kaya,’ where I Cabral admitted that she had a played Martin del Rosario’s mother, tough time working on ABS-CBN’s there was a scene where I had a heart- drama series “Hiyas” (2011) “On film, to-heart talk with my son. The director everything is magnified — the Mercedes Cabral: “Only actors can lead different lives.” photo by jim guiao specifically told me to contain my movement of the eyes, the slightest Punzalan anger and not have a breakdown. We twitching of the lips. The [‘Hiyas’] worked on that scene for a day so it City. Audiences first took notice of her thoughts because it’s a zombie film. I director said my acting was subdued was hard controlling myself. After the when she appeared in Brillante hadn’t seen a locally produced and suited only for film. He wanted me final shot, my tears flowed. I was Mendoza’s controversial independent zombie movie that was able to pull it to exaggerate.” surprised to see the assistant director film “Serbis,” which competed in the off. But I was impressed with the way She added: “Also, in television and my road manager sobbing as 2008 Cannes Film Festival in France. Brandon and Ivan wrote the script.” work, you’re always beating a well!” She has not stopped making indie “Dog Show” was a finalist in the deadline. It’s normal to do 36 She would like very much to play a movies since. 2011 Cinemalaya Philippine sequences in one day. You don’t often deranged woman. “I find Edward She continuously challenges Independent Film Festival, but its get to study and become your Norton’s character in ‘Primal Fear’ herself as an actress by accepting off- director pulled out from the character. There were times when I really interesting. Also Rooney Mara’s beat roles. She played a sex-crazed competition allegedly because of received my copy of the script the character in ‘The Girl With the Dragon woman in Erick Salud’s “Ligo Na U, creative differences with producers. night before [taping]! Plus, it was not Tattoo’ and Glenn Close’s in ‘Fatal Lapit Na Me” (2011), a zombie in the “This is based on a true story,” unusual for the creative team to Attraction.’ Masarap paglaruan.” Visayan thriller “’Di Ingon Nato” (2011) Cabral told Inquirer Entertainment. “I change our lines at the last minute. I This is a job she is definitely by Ivan Zaldarriaga and Brandon play Nelia, a 33-year-old woman with needed to adjust to that, too.” thankful for, Cabral said. “Only actors Relucio, and soon, a mentally the mind of a 6-year-old. I spent a It pays the bills get the chance to live different lives.” challenged girl in Ralston Jover’s week with her, learning how she walks, However, the actress said that In July, she will be seen in the “Dog Show,” scheduled for the 2012 talks, cries and eats. I had to be this while movies give her fulfillment, it’s 2012 Cinemalaya entry “Ang L’Atelier du Festival in France this May. character, even think like her.” TV work that pays the bills. “Being an Nawawala” by director Marietta Cabral said she almost turned It’s not unusual for her to get indie actor just doesn’t cut it. There’s Jamora. Meanwhile, she is working on down “’Di Ingon Nato,” an entry to the attached to a role and bring it home. prestige in the fact that your projects another film by Mendoza, “Thy 2011 Cinema One Originals Film “My character in the (Sarah Roxas) are seen by an international audience, Womb,” with Nora Aunor and Lovi Festival, because it required her to film ‘Ganap na Babae’ affected me but … you need money to live!” Poe. a speak Bisaya. “I’m not Visayan. It was very much. I worked on the film for just Cabral is a graduate of Fine Arts, hard for me to express emotions in a two days, but I was in character for a major in Sculpture, of the University of dialect that I didn’t understand well,” whole week,” the actress recounted. the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon she pointed out. “I also had second “She was hard to shake off. Some

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Brasil 2012 concert months ago, it’s probably her most recent role as prostitute in the the Philippines shared common Cinemalaya entry “Intoy Syokoy” traits—their people are romantic and which bolstered her claim to the title. love to party. He hinted that his show Reyes admitted that she was would take a musical journey through initially hesitant in accepting her role in bossa nova—a slower variation of the Lemuel Lorca-helmed film. samba, a Brazilian creation—and other “Actually, noong sinabi sa akin nila sounds associated with his career. Kuya Perry [Lansigan, LJ’s manager] ‘yung movie, noong nabasa ko, Girl from Ipanema parang hindi pa ako kumportable,” President Benigno Aquino III and Grace she confessed. Lee (Video grab from ABS-CBN news What followed was his take on “Girl The source of this unease, she program Bandila) from Ipanema,” whose music was said, were the love scenes that she originally written by his friend and A dose of bossa nova on a hot had to do with the “customers.” She contemporary, Antonio Carlos Jobim. summer night wouldn’t hurt. eventually was able to adjust to the Mendes’ voice was soothing, his President Benigno Aquino III had a challenges posed by the role through playing on the keyboards sprightly. welcome respite from the sweltering the help of veteran actor Pen Medina. The audience roared with approval weather and dealing with the country’s “Noong nag-uusap kami ni Tito upon hearing a succession of classic problems when he spent some two Pen, sinabi ko na hindi ako selections by Mendes: “The Trouble hours indulging in one of his passions, kumportable. Sabi niya, ‘Aalagaan ka With Hello Is Goodbye,” “Agua de music. naman ng director mo, sabihin mo Beber,” “One Note Samba,” “Going He was in the company of his lang,’” she narrated. Out of My Head” and “Bridges.” constant date, radio-TV personality Aside from the daring role, Reyes Most of the vocals were handled by Embarking on what she considers Grace Lee, at the Sergio Mendes and cited the script—penned no less by a duo of female singers, a trademark of her “most daring” role to date, Kapuso Brasil 2012 concert on Tuesday night at Palanca award-winning writer Gerry Mendes’ act which first gained actress LJ Reyes feels that more Smart Araneta Coliseum. Gracio—as another source of worldwide notice when he scored a hit, “mature” roles would be coming her People learned that Mr. Aquino pressure. “Mas Que Nada,” featuring the young way from hereon. would be watching the show because “Talagang na-pressure ako sa Lani Hall as part of his band, Brasil 66. “Siyempre, kapag nasubukan mo of the presence of the Presidential script. Tapos noong makita ko pa, ang Though many of his recorded na ‘yun [medyo marami ng darating]," Security Group in and around the Big producers namin, sina Kuya Boy pieces were cover versions of other she said in an article by PEP posted Dome. Abunda at Mr. Boy So,” Reyes stated. foreign artists, Mendes’ popularity April 29. Those seated at court side were She noted that “tinutukan nila ang grew far and wide because he She swiftly clarified, though, that eager to take photos of the couple, but script kaya maganda talaga.” Reyes transformed these tunes with his own she’d still be selective of the roles were disappointed when the President would later realize that “ngayon, cool and soothing touch, with a dash of she’ll accept in the future. and Lee were led to an area of the kapag binabasa ko ‘yung script, ang jazz. “Hindi naman tuluy-tuloy,” she lower box section reserved for the quipped, adding, “Hindi ko naman ganda niya, nai-inspire na ako sa Araneta clan. Rap sinasabi na lahat na lang ng i-offer na story.” The Philippine Daily Inquirer tried daring, tatanggapin agad." “Intoy Syokoy” is indie comedy to take a snapshot when the President He has also updated his sound Regardless of her willingness to meant for competition under the New entered the venue, but was stopped by with contemporary genres like hip hop, bare skin on-cam, Reyes revealed that Breed category of the 2012 his bodyguards. which he successfully employed for her to accept another sexy role, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Also spotted enjoying the concert during the show when “Agua de Beber” project would have to satisfy her chief Film Festival. Its story follows the life of were a number of other popular featured a singer rapping along to the requirement: “Siyempre, kailangan a young tahong diver played by JM de figures, including former President song. maganda talaga ang kuwento.” Guzman and his childhood love. a Joseph Estrada with wife Loi, Another track, “Chove Chuva,” had Although Reyes has already been businessman Tonyboy Cojuangco with a funky groove, Mendes attacking the dubbed a “Hot Momma” after gracing partner Gretchen Barretto, and club keyboards with child-like delight. the cover of a sexy magazine two owner Louie Ysmael, who came with His band delivered the goods as Karen Jimeno, one of the defense well, improvising with excellent timing, Arnel Pineda wants to do concert lawyers in the impeachment trial of but knew how to stop during their solo Chief Justice Renato Corona. spots. with Sarah G The hits kept coming—“Like a Sitti "Alam mo hindi pa tayo Lover,” “Fool on the Hill,” “The Look of nagkakasama sa isang show, sana ay Love,” “Mas Que Nada” (similarly The show opened with Filipino makasama kita sa isa sa concert mo. updated with rap lines)—and goaded singer Sitti performing seven numbers, Sa major, major concert mo," said the crowd to stand up and dance to the combining covers of Bong Peñera and Pineda. intoxicating music. Ryan Cayabyab tunes and her own compositions—all rendered in bossa New track Geronimo, who said she's also a fan of nova style. Pineda, returned the compliment by She seemed overwhelmed by the Mendes likewise played a new saying she would want to guest in his thought of front-acting for a major track, “Tristeza” from the animation film concert tour. foreign artist like Mendes before a large “Rio,” proving that he’s still in the loop "Ako din po sana makasama ko number of people, and was groping for and not a has-been trying to milk po kayo sa tour, sa concert tour," she words while doing her spiels. money via the oldies-tour route. said. Pineda, who will be going to Waters of March As a whole, the concert was a celebration of the vitality of two Tribeca Film Fest in New York to cultures—Brazil offering its music, and attend the premiere of a documentary Mendes’ first two songs, “Waters of the Philippines responding with its film on his stint with Journey, also March” and “Pretty World,” were the propensity to have fun in good or bad hopes to prove himself as a solo artist. same tunes he opened with during his Arnel Pineda times. "Siguro I need to be able to prove last gig at the Big Dome six years ago. If Mr. Aquino and Lee were still at ourney frontman Arnel Pineda told myself as solo artist din, sana magawa But this time he played them with a the Big Dome when Mendes played fellow singer Sarah Geronimo that he ko 'yan. Sana maka-release ako ng more syncopated beat, adding one of his ballads, “Never Gonna Let would want to do a concert with her. album na ako talaga, hindi 'yung freshness to the original studio You Go,” near the show’s end, they Pineda said it would be an honor kasama ko ang Journey," he said. versions. would probably have felt so romantic. a for him to work with the Pop Star In the meantime, Pineda sees When Mendes greeted the crowd, Princess. "more years" of touring with Journey. a he explained that his native Brazil and filipinostar.org April 2012 The North American Filipino Star 23

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