No. 8 August 2014 PNoy tells politicians: Too early to campaign for 2016

MANILA - President Benigno in Cagayan, he was silent about the Aquino III reminded politicians to do issue of amending the Constitution to their jobs first before launching into extend the term limits of the president, an early campaign. but said he will make sure that the At the inauguration of the reforms he introduced would newly constructed Ninoy Aquino be in place “whether I am on the scene Bridge at Barangay San Luis in Tuao, or not.” Cagayan, the president said: “It seems Along with several allies, a lot that when we read the newspapers of whom were wearing yellow shirts, every day, we get to see a lot of Aquino also praised the work of politicians already campaigning.” Liberal Party stalwart – the late Local He said they seem to have Government Secretary Jesse forgotten that there are problems that Robredo, who died a year ago. still need to be addressed at the The inauguration of the bridge present. also comes ahead of the death “Today, let’s respond first to anniversary of his father, former the needs and problems affecting our Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. people,” he said. He said the Filipino people Vice President should follow the lead of the two, has been vocal of his plans for 2016. specifically those who want to side on On the other hand, the Liberal Party is “the straight path.” also posturing to push a successor for Aquino said the bridge was Aquino, with the name of Local partly funded, at P145 million, by the Government Secretary controversial Disbursement included in the list. President Benigno Aquino III (3rd from the right) inaugurates the newly During the president's speech See Page 4 PNoy tells politicians constructed Ninoy Aquino brdige named after his late father, on Monday, August 18, 2014, in Cagayan. Majority of Canadians over 45 anxious about future health expenses, study finds By Sharon Kirkey, Postmedia News decent home or long-term care August 18, 2014 12:30 AM should they need it, according to the Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti, Canadian Medical Association’s outgoing head of the Canadian annual “report card” on health. Medical Association, seen here in “We should not accept that a Montreal last November, says "we country as prosperous as Canada has need to move from the status quo that such a large portion of its population the hospital is the end-all and be-all of living in fear for the future as they age,” health." said outgoing CMA president Dr. Louis Canada’s baby boomers fear Hugo Francescutti. their golden years will be anything but Many of those polled are rosy. drawing from their own personal A strong majority of Canadians experience of caring for aging parents, aged 45 and older are anxious about “and baby boomers are not going to their financial future and their ability to accept the level of care” that they see pay for uninsured prescription drugs being delivered to their loved ones, and other health expenses, a new poll Francescutti said in an interview. finds. Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti, outgoing head of the Canadian Medical Association, seen here Eight in 10 aren’t convinced See Page 4 Majority of Canadians in Montreal last November, says "we need to move from the status quo that the hospital is they will be able to find or afford a the end-all and be-all of health." Photo: Peter McCabe/Postmedia News/Files 2 The North American Filipino Star August 2014 Minister Kenney talks skills training on tour of GE Aviation Engine Testing Research and Development Opinion Ed. Centre

Disunity in the Filipino community August 4, 2014 Winnipeg, developing new technologies and by W. Quiambao is illegal. She insisted that Josefa Manitoba Employment and research capabilities. In 2013, the Nicolas' Federation, where she is a Social Development Canada Government invested an additional $1 The Honourable Jason Kenney, million for the purchase of an advanced Picture these : Philippine delegates director too, is the legal one. Minister of Employment and Social aerospace handling workstation and coming to Montreal to attend business Development, and Joyce Bateman, testing equipment. meetings. Two Filipino organizations "And why should I be working with Al? Member of Parliament for Winnipeg are playing hosts in separate He should be working with me," said Yip. South Centre, met today with Mr. Vic Quotes receptions for the Philippine delegates Gerden, CEO of WestCanitest R&D “Our government’s top on the same date, Aug. 17, and at the (WestCaRD) and Mr. Ken Webb, priorities are creating jobs, economic Tupaz refuted Yip's claim that his same building, 6767 Cote des Neiges. Executive Director of Manitoba growth and long-term prosperity. Our Federation is illegal. He made it clear One is the Federation of the Philippine- Aerospace, to discuss the Government government is taking action to ensure Canada Trade & Commerce of with Yip that his Federation is legal of Canada’s actions to ensure young Canadians have the education, Quebec, Inc. of Grace Yip, 4:00 p.m., because it is registered with the Canadians have the skills in demand in skills and training they need to find in- 6th floor, and the other is the Council registraire des enterprise and it is his today’s economy. Minister Kenney, MP demand jobs in key sectors of the on Philippine-Canada Board of Trade name that is recognized by the bank. Bateman, Mr. Gerden and Mr. Webb economy—including the STEM sector.” of Al Abdon, 5:00 p.m.,1st floor. "In fact, as the legal president of the were touring the GE Aviation Engine – The Honourable Jason Federation, I was approached by Cora Testing Research & Development Kenney, Minister of Employment and When the Philippine delegates go de la Cruz, president of the Canada Centre in Winnipeg. Social Development back to the , they will Chamber of Commerce of the More than 50 percent of “Our government's investment definitely bring with them not only Philippines, which is based in the employment in Canada’s aerospace in this research and development memories of the Filipino hospitality in Philippines, to host the delegates. I industry is comprised of occupations in centre has helped WestCaRD innovate Montreal but also the Filipino disunity. have a copy of her email sent to me." science, technology, engineering and and solidify Manitoba's place in global math (STEM). Minister Kenney aerospace, as well as make it the Funny but embararasing because no The conflict between the FPCTCI of highlighted the importance of world's leading cold-weather testing one seemed to show even a Yip and CPCBT of Abdon stemmed encouraging Canadians to pursue location. Equally important is our semblance of unity between the two when the two Federations held each careers in high-demand STEM investment in skills training, which will organizations or call a truce. Who own election a few months ago and occupations to help ensure their own equip companies like this with workers success, as well as the continued that have the skills and expertise to help cares if the visitors find out about the each one of them represented the growth of key industries, such as them grow.” problem of Filipinos in Montreal. Filipino community in the July 1 Canada Day celebrations. aerospace. – Joyce Bateman, Member of He noted several supports Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre When Abdon was asked about the To resolve the issue on hosting them, provided by the Government, including “Fostering the development of issue of hosting the Philippines $40 million over two years, announced the highly skilled technical workforce the Philippine delegates, who were put delegates, he explained that during the by Prime Minister Stephen Harper in needed to globally compete in the on the spot, agreed to be hosted by birthday party of Nathalie Pelausa last May 2014, to support up to 3,000 paid development and certification testing, the FPCTCI and CPCBT on the same July 27, he took the initiative to offer internships for post-secondary maintenance and repair of the world’s Yip an olive branch for unity. He date and building but different time graduates in high-demand fields. The most advanced turbine engines is one wanted Yip and him to work together and floor. Government is also taking steps to of the objectives of WestCaRD. We are in hosting the Philippine delegates. provide more information to youth on grateful for the Government’s If the recent conflict is the kind of the job prospects and benefits of recognition of the long-term job But Yip not only refused the offer but leadership that our leaders are working in the skilled trades and STEM opportunities in this sector and their she also brought up the issue that Ed showing, how can they convince the occupations. investment in various programs that will Tupaz' Federation of Filipino-Canadian youth to get involved in the community The Government of Canada is create jobs and help build the skilled Associations of Quebec (known as the and be the future leaders? taking action to help Canadians workforce needed for the aerospace Federation) where Abdon is a director, connect with jobs through a variety of sector to continue to contribute initiatives outlined in its Economic significantly to the economy of Costumes for a Masquerade Ball Action Plan. These include introducing Manitoba and Canada.” the Canada Job Grant, the Canada Apprentice Loan and apprenticeship – Vic Gerden, CEO of WestCaRD grants. - 30 - Contacts Quick Facts Alexandra Fortier · In 2013, the Canadian aerospace Office of Minister Kenney industry contributed close to $28 billion 819-994-2482 to Canada’s gross domestic product Media Relations Office and over 170,000 jobs to the Canadian Employment and Social Development economy. Canada · In 2012, the Government 819-994-5559 [email protected] announced an initial investment of $5 Follow us on million to enable WestCaRD to broaden Twittercid:[email protected] and advance the aerospace industry BA520 and manufacturing in Manitoba by SUBSCRIPTION Name: ______Tel.: ______Address: ______City: ______Prov. ____ Postal Code______E-Mail: ______Cell: ______5320-A Queen Mary Road Tel.: 514-485-7861 Montreal, Quebec H3X 1T7 E-Mail: [email protected] Published by: Filcan Publications, Inc. 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combustion engines, therebyresulting for exploringthe surrounding 30,000 in a shorter car life and more acres of state parks and wildlife maintenance. Hydrogen’s small size preserves. Grilling stations for and extreme reactivity resultsin brittle cooking as well as bathrooms with metal and engines prone to leaking, showers are scattered around the which reduces both environmental grounds so guests can take care of and practical benefits. worldly concerns. But many still consider fuel Interested guests should cell cars a viable option. “Hydrogen is Fuel Cell cars have not caught on because think ahead as the bungalows book the key to sustainable transportation creating hydrogen has turned out to be up a year or more in advance. highly inefficient compared to other readily because it can be produced in virtually In Washington State, eco- available fuels and would also require an unlimited quantities from renewable enormous and costly infrastructure. tourists should check out the Rolling resources and because its use is Huts, a series of small mobile cabins Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that fuel cell Pictured: A demonstration Honda FCX Clarity nearly pollution-free,” says the non- produced in 2008.Credit: JMR Photography designed by modern architect Tom cars aren’t really any greener than profit INFORM. A significant financial Kundig and situated in a field conventional gas- powered internal commitment to hydrogen research, Dear EarthTalk: Where are some alongside the rushing Methow River combustion cars? -- Michelle Adamo, says the group, could result in a good “eco-travel” destinations right amid one of the nation’s best Portland, OR variety of vehicles fueled by hydrogen here in the continental U.S.that I can networks of cross-country ski and that perform as well or consider for a family vacation? -- mountain biking trails. The “huts” A decade ago cars powered better than gasoline vehicles, with a Janet Devino, Brooklyn, NY sleep up to four and are heated with by fuel cells seemed like the future of fraction of the environmental impact. Many of us are looking to wood-burning fireplaces, while the green automotive travel, but many INFORM adds that green our lifestyles today and this adjacent restaurant Kelly’s serves up analysts now think otherwise. transitioning to hydrogen could be commitment to Mother Earth can also local organic fare with panache. If These futuristic cars run on achieved without new federal dollars if include how and where we travel. And you aren’t lucky enough to score one hydrogen fuel and emit only heat and we reallocate funds within the national those of us looking to take a vacation of the six huts, you can always water vapor. Their engines mix energy program from nuclear and that benefits instead of harms the rough it in the canvas platform tents hydrogen, stored on-board in fuel fossil fuels. “The opportunities for natural environment no longer have to down a footpath and a world away tanks much like gas tanks, with innovation and economic growth in travel to the ends of the Earth to do from the everyday hubbub. oxygen in the air to produce electricity hydrogen energy are largely so. In the so-called If a more refined form of that powers the drive train. untapped, and many nations are “Lower 48,” many resorts and green is your thing, try San Environmentalists love the idea of fuel working to establish an early position destinations work hard to minimize Francisco’s Orchard Garden Hotel, cell cars given their lack of in this fledgling field.” According to their impact on the environment. designed fromthe ground up to greenhouse gas emissions and INFORM, Germany and Japan are far One example is California’s qualify for the U.S. Green Building reliance on a renewable fuel that can ahead of the U.S. in hydrogen Costanoa, where guests can use Council’s Leadership in Energy and be produced domestically. development. The group would like to tented bungalows—safari-style EnvironmentalDesign (LEED) status. Despite these benefits, fuel see U.S. policymakers encourage canvas tents with hardwood floors, cell cars have not caught on and more development of fuel cells so we heaters and real beds with high See Page 12 - Earthtalk skeptics wonder if they ever will. One have options open in a fast- thread-count sheets—as base camps bighurdle is that creating hydrogen transitioning energy future. fuel turns out to be highly inefficient Meanwhile, sales of battery compared to other readily available electric and hybrid vehicles continue fuels. According to Richard Gilbert, co- to soar—rising 228 percent in 2013 author of Transport Revolutions: alone. There are currently no new fuel Moving People and Freight cell vehicles for sale at American auto Without Oil, the creation of dealers, although Honda has hydrogen gas uses about half the hinted that it could have its FCX fuel energy it creates. Half of this resulting cell engine ready for the mass market energy then goes to the conversion of by 2018. hydrogen back into electricity within fuel cells. The result is that“only a CONTACTS: INFORM, quarter of the initially available energy www.informinc.org/; Honda FCX, reaches the electric motor.” In fact, http://automobiles.honda.com/fcx- hydrogen fuel cell vehicles’ efficiency clarity/. varies between 18 and 20 percent, while battery electric vehicles have EarthTalk® is written and edited by 77-80 percentefficiency. Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss and is Not only are fuel cells less a registered trademark of E - efficient than internal combustion engines, their implementation on a The Environmental Magazine widescale would create enormous (www.emagazine.com). Send infrastructure costs. New infra- questions to: structure would be required from [email protected]. “wells to wheels.” Also, fuel cell motors wear out five times faster than internal

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Presidential Legislative Liaison From Page 1 - PNoy tells politicians “If you’ve pissed off a Officer Manuel Mamba, who hails from constituency within society that you know • For those who don’t expect to retire for Acceleration Program (DAP). The Supreme Cagayan, said the bridge will permanently can make the difference between getting another 10 to 20 years, half are Court earlier declared unconstitutional connect his province to Kalinga and elected or not elected, hopefully that will concerned about maintaining the same several acts under the Apayao. move a party to action.” standard of living for their spouse or DAP. Aquino said the bridge will boost The poll of 1,000 Canadians was partner if they should die first. The 360-meter bridge across the tourism and business in the province conducted between July 17 and July 24. Chico River cost a total of P599.4 million. (ABS-CBN News) A sample this size • Overall, more than a quarter (26 per provides a margin of error of plus or cent) help provide care to an aging minus 3.1 percentage points. relative or friend; Among the findings: • 86 per cent of working Canadians have 34 per cent of 55- to 64-year-olds are concerns about health care in retirement. acting as caregivers.

• Only half said they would be able to • 64 per cent of caregivers are afford to pay for extra health services not experiencing high levels of stress. covered by provincial health plans or their health insurance. • Three in four (75 per cent) of those polled expect they will be able to “die with • 64 per cent are concerned about their dignity” in a place of their choosing. Men financial situation when they retire. and those over 75 are more confident Women and those living in middle-income they’ll be able todie where they choose. households (earning between $30,000 and $60,000 skirkey(at)postmedia.com annually) are significantly more likely to Twitter.com/sharon_kirkey be concerned about their ability to afford © Copyright (c) Postmedia Network Inc. health care expenses in the future. The Future of Primary Health Care Information sharing between members of your health care team is vital to You may not immediately ensure that each professional applies recognize primary health care, but it is their own expertise to your care essentially the first level of contact that without duplicating effort or creating you have with the health care system. conditions that would adversely affect That could mean seeing your family another aspect of your care. The result doctor, health unit, pharmacy, or clinic. is more efficient and appropriate care. Or it could mean phoning an advice line Technology such as electronic health staffed by health professionals, or even The Ninoy Aquino Bridge is 360 meters bridge long across the Chico River and also records and small portable computers connected to two other bridges, the 40-meter Malumi bridge, and the 20-meter Agham attending a self-care workshop to learn that put health information quickly and bridge, permanently connecting Cagayan with Kalinga and Apayao provinces. how to take a more active role in your easily in the hands of health care own health. Primary health care involves professionals are important tools that and be-all of health,” treating short-term health problems, From Page 1 - Majority of Canadians will help to ensure the best health Francescutti said. managing long-term health conditions outcomes for you and your family. More emphasis is needed on such as diabetes, and even helping you You can be assured your “There are a lot more of us coming down smoking cessation, improved physical learn how to prevent injury and illness. activity and better nutrition to reduce the the pipeline (but) this system is not Prevention is a key objective of primary medical records are private. Laws are burden of diabetes, heart failure and oriented towardtaking care of people health care. in place across Canada to protect the other chronic illnesses, he said. who are living longer.” Governments across Canada privacy of these electronic health “The emphasis should be on The Ipsos-Reid poll of 1,000 are working to strengthen primary health records. making sure Canadians don’t get sick in Canadians aged 45 and older was care to improve health care services for the first place. And, if theydo get sick, released Monday to coincide with the Canadians. When properly organized 3. Access opening of the organization’s annual assemble teams around that specific Initiatives are underway to improve illness that uses the best evidence to take and coordinated, primary health care meeting in Ottawa, where seniors’ care, has enormous potential to introduce access to health care information and medical marijuana and doctor-assisted care and manage that disease, which we don’t have right now,” Francescutti said. improvements in the health system. For services when you need them, where death are among the issues expected to you, your family, and other Canadians, it you need them. Many people across dominate debate during the three-day Instead, “We have a helter- can mean better care, shorter waiting the country already have such access gathering of delegates. skelter, hodge-podge mix of different lists, improved access to health care to tools such as toll-free health Overall, 81 per cent of those systems,” he said. “And that’sreflected in services, and a more sustainable health polled said they are worried about the what Canadians are saying. They don’t information lines and video care system. quality of health care they can expect like what they see.” conferencing links. Primary health when they’re older, with those nearing Those aged 45 to 54 have the care initiatives are working to ensure retirement the most anxious. Six in 10 most angst for the future, according to Primary health care is about: that you and every Canadian, no have little faith hospitals and long-term the poll. matter where you live, have similar care facilities have the resources even The proportion of seniors is 1. A team approach access to these types of health now to handle the needs of a rapidly growing fast: In 1971, Canadians aged A team approach means that different services. Not only will this reduce trips greying population, or that there will be 65 and older accounted for eight per cent health care professionals work together to the more costly emergency enough services to help seniors live at of the population; today they make up 15 - often in a single location - sharing department when a conversation with per cent. information about treatment goals and home longer. a health provider can help, it helps to By the time all boomers turn 65, what has worked and what hasn't, in Not surprisingly, the vast ensure improved access to seniors could represent 25 per cent of the order to provide you and your majority — 95 per cent — endorsed the emergency services for you when you nation’s total population, according to neighbours with the best and most need for a national seniors’ care strategy. truly need them. It also translates into The doctors’ lobby estimates Ipsos Reid. appropriate care. You are encouraged to lower overall costs to the health $2.3 billion a year could be used in more But the proportion of health become an active member of that team effective ways, for example, by dollars spent on seniors’ care has and take part in the decision-making system. addressing the growing problem of so- budged little in the last decade, process for your care. 4. Healthy living called “bed blockers” — elderly patients moving from 44 per cent in 2000, to 45 Promoting healthy living helps prevent well enough to be discharged who per cent in 2011. 2. Information illness and injuries. Primary health languish in hospital beds while waiting “We need to have a strategy Health care professionals, such as your care providers support healthy lifestyle placement in a nursing or based on the best evidence from other family doctor and your nurse or choices and contribute to safe retirement home. countries that have done this and are specialist, can communicate with one communities. Providers can also help It costs about $1,000 a day to doing it far better than we are,” another more easily and efficiently, you to manage chronic health care for a patient in hospital, compared to Francescutti said. thanks to advances in technology, such conditions to prevent complications “It means we have to think very $130 a day in a long- term care facility, as faster computers, greater electronic and stay healthy. Healthier people differently. This report sends a wake-up and $55 for home care, according to the information storage capabilities, and means reduced treatment costs - and call (to political parties) that baby CMA. improved security measures that protect boomers are just not going to put up with reduced treatment costs help lead to a “We need to move from the and secure private information when it is what they’re seeing being delivered more sustainable health care system. status quo that the hospital is the end-all stored, retrieved, and shared. now,” he said. www.filipinostar.org August 2014 The North American Filipino Star 5

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www.filipinostar.org 8 The North American Filipino Star August 2014 cash. editing software that was used to cut Ask the Oscar-winning movie The King’s Pump Up the Volume Speech, among others. When recording audio for film Video Guy and video production, usually the We need back up One crucial thing we should have mentioned earlier is that the entry- level iPhone 4s has 8GB maximum Technological Tidbits capacity, which is not great if you are by planning on shooting a three-hour blockbuster. No matter, because whatever Al Abdon

Shoot a movie for under $1,800? Sure you can. We have seen available to help you shoot a movie. internal mic on the camera won’t cut it. examples of movies costing a fraction It’s small and its 8-megapixel We are considering two types of of that amount, and if you already have sensor is not too shoddy for 1080p microphones, both are external, the a smartphone with a decent camera, video. SHURE Wireless ($499) or a camera- then the total figure is nearer to $1,200. If you really have an aversion mountable shotgun mic such as the Making a movie is no longer to all things Apple, then other RODE which starts at $329. While either solely in the realm of the rich or smartphone contenders are Samsung will do the trick, for the purposes of this connected, or in the control of the big Galaxy 5 at roughly the same cost as article, we’ll opt for the latter. studios. Anyone, and we mean an iPhone 5S, or the Nokia Lumia 1020 This little beauty uses a anyone, with a creative spark can standard shoe mount and attaches make a short or a feature-length easily to a variety of devices. But the device you use, you are going to need movie. Of course, it helps if you have a real benefit is that the RØDE keeps to backup and store all of that precious little production knowledge, but we’ve things nice and simple and has only footage on a hard drive. You’ll need a seen great examples in which the two controls: a basic switch with off, on, laptop and probably an external hard movie maker has been a omplete high pass filter and a control for drive that you can transfer the data to, novice, simply inspired because he or audio levels so that even rookies can’t and perhaps view the footage on set. she had a camera at their disposal — go wrong. it came with their smartphone. Get Your Lenses On For the purpose of this article, Hold ‘er Steady For the iPhone, at least there is let’s presume you are a relative If you are shooting with a every type of accessory available to the newcomer and have a couple of grand DSLR, then good old, sturdy tripod kits humble and pro movie maker alike, and burning a hole in your pocket, plus a from manufacturers such as far too many to mention here but one great idea for a movie. What are we SACHTLER or LIBEC will do the trick. item that is essential to your arsenal, waiting for? Let’s start with the basics. For iPhone movie makers who require a especially if you are shooting on a stabilizer for those cool smartphone, is a with its 41-megapixel camera and traveling/motion shots, check out the decent lens. lens includes five $600 price tag. Yes, we know there are STEADYCAM at $149, which we’re interchangeable lenses: a macro, wide going to be some readers who think going to add to our arsenal, because angle, super wide, fisheye and their smartphone is convenient for every mobile movie maker should have telephoto. making calls, texting and taking one. The super wide angle lens photos, and would not dream of Tip: A great way to quickly doubles the iPhone 5 lens' field of view making a movie on it. You’ll still make create a dirt cheap stabilizer! Get a and the fisheye offers a 180-degree a call for the production, right? You fender washer and six-feet of string. Tie view. According to Schneider Optics, the 2x telephoto lens was built can use a consumer camcorder like a one end of the string through the specifically to take advantage of the Canon VIXIA, or maybe splash out on washer. Drop the washer to the ground iPhone’s higher resolution. The iPro other prosumer HD gear, but the better and step on it to hold it in place. Wrap systems are also compatible with iPads option is to invest in a DSLR at $850 or the other end of the string around the and the Galaxy Samsung S4, and is $49 the slightly cheaper NIKON 3200 at hand that's holding the camera, then for the iPhone 4s. For $70, why not opt $600. OK, we have our camera or pull the string taught while shooting to for an Olloclip 4-In-1 fisheye, wide-angle smartphone — what do we need next? keep your hand steady. (courtesy of and macro 10x and 15x clip-on lens Goldstein) system? Angling for a Camera Light it up “In addition to being a great You can’t shoot your movie As we’ve established that we Which editing software should you use? lens accessory, the Olloclip may be the without a camera, and this piece of are using an iPhone 4s to make our You can’t get much better than most adorable iPhone accessory ever hardware is going to be the single movie and we are on a budget, a good using professional editing software made,” filmmaker Taz Goldstein said. most expensive item on your list. Well, starting point is a compact LED such as Apple’s Final Cut Pro, Adobe What do I do now? If you’ve taken the guess what, you can save approxi- lighting panel, which will set us back Premiere Pro or Avid Media Composer, frugal route, outlined above, your total mately six or seven hundred bucks $220. While bigger budget shoots or but if you don’t already have access to spend should be between $1,400 and right away, because if you have one professional filmmakers will have the any of these professional options, $1,800. of the recent smartphones with a luxury of using lighting kits by industry purchasing one now is going to blow Now comes the tricky part. This decent camera in your pocket, you’re leaders such as Lowel or Arri( three- our budget. Considering our budget, article was written as a guide to the type all set and can avoid this initial outlay. light kits are around $2,000-3,000) the dear fledgling movie maker, there’s little of essential equipment you need to get Let’s say you’re ready to upgrade your Micro is a great, low-cost solution for reason to fork out a king’s ransom at your movie produced. Remember, you smartphone and want one that is good extra lighting, especially when this stage. However, what do we do with can have the best kit in the world, and enough to shoot a low-budget movie. shooting on a smartphone in a low- all those hours of footage you shot for for that matter, all the money in the Apple’s iPhones have been light environment. your short film? world, but it doesn’t necessarily mean the driving force in mobile movie- “Less than ideal lighting We’re giving you two or three you will end up with a great feature or making, but camera- wise they are no conditions will cause excessive digital options here, buy iMovie for iPhone for short film. Often, if you have a great longer top dog. However, I’m recom- noise to dance across your footage,” $5 or get the WeVideo mobile app for script and solid execution, even the mending Apple iPhone 4Sat roughly Goldstein suggests avoiding the free. It’s far from ideal, but it is doable. most bare-bones supply of video gear $450 to buy (without a contract), smartphone’s built-in LED light, and if The second option is to use iMovie for will suffice. because it looks classier than the you need a little extra lighting, $25 Macs or Movie Maker for Windows and iPhone 5c, and is about $300 cheaper worth of work lights from the hardware make the cuts on your desktop or Al Abdon than an iPhone 5s. The iPhone 4s may store can do the trick. If you’re laptop. Even better, especially for Hollywood Junkies not have the best camera, but it’s got severely budget-restricted, it’s okay to Windows users a free professional 514-264-8706 loads of apps and accessories get creative and save yourself some

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www.filipinostar.org 12 The North American Filipino Star August 2014 (www.emagazine.com). Send payment. amounted to P3.9 million yearly,” a From Page 3 - Earthtalk questions to: Was the amount legally footnote to HLI’s financial statement [email protected]. justifiable when the payment was audited by SGV and Co. shows, “is Among other green touches, the made after the Supreme Court had charged to salaries, wages and hotel’s guestrooms feature keycard- already rejected distribution of shares employees’ benefits . . . .” based energy control system, eco- of stock as full compliance with the If the farmers were to shoulder friendly bath products, and decor Hacienda Luisita got 47.1 agrarian reform law? the payments for their participation in utilizing natural woods and fabrics. De los Reyes may not worry the ownership of HLI, then the Another option is the Rock M from DAP for shares of much over the legality of the payment question that begs for an answer from Harbor Lodge on remote Isle Royale stock it sold to farmers or about the source of funds. Rather, if De los Reyes is: Haven’t HLI and its on Michigan’s Lake Superior. August 12, 2014 | Politics & X stands for the unknown, then there owners been wrongly compensated Accessible by boat or Government would be a few Xs that the agrarian P471.5 million for farm lands they did seaplane only, the lodge offers direct Source: The Times reform chief has to properly identify. not lose?. access to the 893 square-mile island Hacienda-LuisitaThere would For instance, since the wilderness that is America’s least be more questions raised against the payment to the president’s family is a [email protected] visited national park—where wolves, use of funds allocated under the known number, will De los Reyes (Reprinted from Global Balita) moose, loons, beaver, fox and other Disbursement Acceleration Plan (DAP) identify the farm lands, which in De los http://www.manilatimes.net/hacienda- wildlife rule. The lodge rents boats, on uneconomical activity that did not in Reyes’s computation should be luisita-got-p471-5m-dap-shares-stock- kayaks and canoes and offers guided fact generate employment represented by an X, that were sold-farmers/114532/ fishing and sightseeing tours. Given distributed by the Cojuangcos to their opportunities. Will the government, for Seven Deadly Sins of Society its northerly location and lack of light instance, go after the Cojuangco- tenants? How many hectares has HLI pollution, the lodge also serves up owned HLI to recover the DAP money already lost to its 4,900 tenants that it 1) Politics without principles free viewing of the when President Benigno Simeon should be compensated for? 2) Pleasure without conscience Cojuangco 3rd is himself a member of Where then did the money go? 3) Knowledge without character the family that owns the company? Was it to pay for the shares of stock HLI gave to the farmers? 4) Wealth without work Being one of the heirs to HLI’s vast 5) Commerce without morality landholdings, Aquino is not expected De los Reyes, with his to willingly lose his own inheritance. statements limited to defending his 6) Science without humanity As far as the Department of political patrons, may want to review 7) Worship without sacrifice Agrarian Reform is concerned, DAP’s HLI documents before opening his P471.5 million went to HLI. Here is a mouth. The truth, which has probably (A listing of the seven deadly sins of quote from a press release issued by escaped him and his fellow DAR modern society, as published in the DAR on the issue: “We must also officials, is that the recipients of HLI magazine Social Warfare for Malayan remember that the Supreme Court had shares of stock were to pay for them. Youth in Singapore in 1965. Also Here is what Due Diligencer not yet decided with finality the quoted by Bishop Broome of Credit: Ed Bierman discovered in reviewing HLI’s financial Hacienda Luisita case when the Barbados and published in the California’s Costanoa, where guests can acceleration of the cash release for filings with the Securities and use tented bungalows -- safari-style landowners compensation was Exchange Commission. Advocate in 1994) canvas tents with hardwood floors, approved in 2011,” said DAR heaters and real beds with high thread- Undersecretary Anthony Paruñgao. “Acquisition cost of the shares which count sheets -- as base camps for But on top of all these exploring the surrounding 30,000 acres of state parks and wildlife preserves. questions is this: If HLI has been paid P471.5 million as “just compensation”, what for was the money. Due Diligencer has already raised this issue in a piece Northern Lights. on July 11 which was titled, “DAP For another type of domestic money for Hacienda Luisita? What for?” eco-travel experience, sign up for a but it has yet to find the answers. trip with Earthwatch, a nonprofit that If the Cojuangco-Aquinos, who sends citizen-scientists on are in power now, don’t talk about their environmental research trips with claims on the hacienda, it is because leading scientists. Some of the somebody else is doing the talking for group’s upcoming Lower 48 trips them. They could count on the DAR include exploring Boston’s urban and its top officials to fight for their right forest, researching the causes and over HLI lands, forgetting that the DAR effects of rising tides in South Carolina is the government’s agrarian reform and uncovering the mysteries of arm just as the Land Bank is the ancient Colorado. financing arm. Of course, there are many At this point, Agrarian Reform other ways to indulge in eco-travel Secretary Virgilio de los Reyes without leaving the continental U.S. A deserves the benefit of the doubt. But simple Internet search for eco-travel unless he comes out with a more and a specific region will surely yield credible statement, he won’t be able to plenty of worthy options for places to justify the payment made by Land Bank Need Money? go to get away from that computer of P471.5 million to HLI as “just screen and interact directly with the compensation”. Right now, his defense natural world. of Hacienda Luisita and its owners could be interpreted simply as an CONTACTS: Costanoa, expression of loyalty to the family of www.costanoa.com; Rolling Huts, President Aquino, to whom alone he www.rollinghuts.com; Orchard owes his allegiance. • No Credit Checks! Garden Hotel, De los Reyes could have www.theorchardgardenhotel.com; clearly explained the use of P471.5 Rock Harbor Lodge, million in paying the Cojuangcos what • No upfront fees! www.rockharborlodge.com; his department has defined as “just Earthwatch, compensation” had he supported his statements with statistics such as the • Immediate response! www.earthwatch.org. number of hectares that the family gave up in favor of their tenant farmers. He EarthTalk® is written and edited by also should have done some Call and Get Cash Now!!! Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss and is computations of his own to find out the (514) 344-1499 a registered trademark of E - truth behind the P471.5 million

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www.filipinostar.org 14 The North American Filipino Star August 2014 FILIPINO STAR S H O W B I Z G O S S I P The mark of destiny Ramon Bautista in hot water believes that over ‘hipon’ joke everything happens in God’s time to apologize, especially to the women of Davao. Returning on stage, Bautista said: “I’m here in front of you to say my apologies because sinabi ko ang daming hipon dito. Oo nga, nahihiya po ako sa inyo because you welcomed me in your beautiful city. Andito po ako lagi at nag-e-enjoy po ako dito. Para masabi ko po ‘yung mga na iyon na marami sa inyo ang na-offend. “I’ll say my sincerest apologies, sana po matanggap niyo. Nanndito po ako para makisaya sa Kadayawan Festival at para maging enjoyable ang gabing ito. From the bottom of my heart, sobrang nahihiya po ako sa Mark is open to the possibility of finding love in London inyong lahat. Sana mapatawad niyo Ramon Bautista Mark Bautista did not have high ng bansa it’s either makakalimutan ka po ako. Mahal ko po kayong lahat.” expectations when he auditioned for talaga or may mangyayaring mas Internet sensation Ramon On Facebook, ex-Mayor Inday the role of former President Ferdinand maganda sa ’yo,” he explained. Bautista was reprimanded by Davao Sara Duterte blasted Bautista over the Marcos in the West End production of To stay in the loop, Mark plans to City Vice Mayor Paolo “Pulong” incident. She urged the city council to and ’s “Here keep active via social media. Aside Duterte for his joke in the recent ban the comedian in the city. Lies Love” – a musical about the rise from that, he would also keep his Kadayawan Festival. “Attended this Kadayawan and fall the Marcoses. presence felt on “Sunday All Stars.” “Tama! Ang daming hipon dito sa Invasion and heard this (Ramon In fact, he said he did not even “Sabi nila magsend lang daw ako Davao, alright!” Bautista jested Bautista) guy say ‘hipon’ ang mga expect a call back on account of the ng video ko palagi para mapakita sa onstage during an event. He then babae sa Davao. Pila sa ako mga fb high turnout of good actors and TV,” he shared. enjoined the crowd to chant “Hipon! friends ang konsehal.. if you do not singers that also auditioned for the Hello, goodbye Hipon! Hipon!” which is a colloquial call out this guy as a persona non role. In previous interviews, the Kapuso term for a person with good physique grata, your doing a disservice to It was then a big surprise when he singer-actor shared how he’s found but unattractive face. women all over…” her post read in got an email from Atlantis Production new inspiration. Apparently, he has The vice mayor would later reveal part. a saying he aced the part. 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www.filipinostar.org August 2014 The North American Filipino Star 15 Marian, Dingdong detail wedding plans Marian Rivera and Dingdong Happy family Dantes look forward to spending The two plan to start a family the forever together. soonest time possible. The two, known to fans as In fact, Marian, an only child, is DongYan, will exchange “I do’s” on already readying herself as a mom — Dec. 30 at the Immaculate Conception and to a lot of children at that. Cathedral in Cubao, . She said, “Hanggat kaya gumawa At a press conference dubbed ng madaming anak, bakit hindi? “The Royal Engagement,” the couple Mahirap maranasan na nag-iisa ka shared why they chose the venue and lang, ayokong maranasan ng anak ko date. ‘yun. Ang sarap kaya ng malaking “Gusto namin mangyari sa pamilya!” simbahan bilang we’re both Roman In a serious tone, Dingdong said, Catholic and yung (Immaculate “Ako, basta mahalaga sakin merong Concepcion) ang isa sa mga (anak).” simbahan na madalas naming puntahan…and Dec. 30 because To infinity and beyond gusto namin a day before the year With God in the center of their ends, and we also wanted na marriage, the couple is confident that mapaghandaan siya,” said the actor. the union will stand the test of time. Marian echoed his future “Walang imposible kapag husband’s statement, adding, nananalig sa kanya. Lahat ng bagay “Importante talaga sa akin na sa nadadaan sa pagdadasal,” Marian simbahan. Gusto ko talaga andiyan si said. “Wala namang relasyon na God.” palaging smooth kasi lahat ay kahit The couple hasn’t decided yet on papaano may pinagdadaanan.” other wedding details, including the Dingdong couldn’t agree more, entourage and the reception venue; citing this as the very reason it is a nor has Marian chosen a designer for must for them to be wed in church. her wedding gown. The actor believes that once they If anything, they are certain of two are one through the sacrament of things: Marian’s best friends, Roxanne matrimony, “’yung paghihiwalay at Barcelo and Ana Feleo, will both be pagtatapos ng relationship should not maids of honor; while Dingdong’s Marian and Dingdong will become one on Dec. 30 via church wedding be an option.” younger brother, Angelo Dantes, will Why public? “Everyone has been part of our To further strengthen their bond, be best man. Dingdong shrugged off story. We can choose to keep this the Kapuso actor also considers As to Principal Sponsors, insinuations that he made the wedding private but hindi namin ginawa. We attending wedding seminars, saying DongYan has veteran star Vilma proposal public because he aims to can’t deny the fact that we both started he is “very much willing to take part in Santos and President NoyNoy Aquino run for public office in 2016. in GMA…” that.” in mind. He finds the accusation “unfair,” Marian and Dingdong first worked “I believe may ibang mga groups “We have not spoken to (PNoy) explaining that all he wanted was to together on GMA-7’s “Marimar” in who offer seminars and it won’t hurt to yet but we would love to have him if share the “happy” moment with fans. 2008. add something great and good to ever,” said Dingdong. what we already have,” said he. a ‘We’re good and happy’ Will the KC Concepcion- saga have a happy ending? getting cozy prior to KC’s trip abroad. na… parang nagkataon lang na opportunities. Paulo himself revealed to media then lumabas ‘yung ‘Dyesebel.’” “Kasi inoffer sa akin ‘yung ‘Ikaw that they have been going out on She added, “Pinalaki na lang Lamang.’ When I watched the past dates. He even followed her to the kasi nang pinalaki (yung issue)…” episodes, sabi ko mahirap to say no US on her birthday. KC also addressed talk that she to this kind of story, so I decided to But suddenly, kaput. is the real mother of younger sibling go back to the Philippines,” she Paulo would later say that Miel. explained. distance was one of the factors that She acknowledged that the issue “,” which debuted got in the way. Still, the actor said he has caused her much pain, in March, follows the story of Samuel is not giving up on winning the particularly since her younger sister, (), Isabelle (), actress’ heart. Frankie, has already heard about it. Mona () and Franco What does KC think of his “Sa school (pa ni Frankie niya () from the ‘60s to the resolve? narinig) kaya parang ‘di na ‘80s. “No comment except…basta, nakakatuwa,” the actress said. KC will portray the role of Natalia, mahal ko siya. ’Yun lang.” Seemingly adding insult to injury, daughter of Isabelle and Franco. A picture of Paulo and KC having KC lamented that the rumor has “I’m happy to be working with fun together in Baguio made rounds grown to outlandish proportions. veteran actors and excited playing online recently. “Binayaran daw ang press na the character of Natalia kasi she is Asked about it, she quipped: itago ang rumors (na buntis ako),” not totally good and not totally bad,” KC Concepcion “We’re good and happy.” she said. “Ngayon hindi na si Miel, si she said. Actress KC Concepcion is back Fishy issues Miguel naman daw ang anak ko…” She lauded Coco, describing in the country after prolonged stay in In the same interview, KC tackled She prays for the whispers to die him as “sobrang maalaga at hindi mo the US and she has no qualms about rumors that she went to the US to lick a natural death. No, they’re not true, mararamdaman na pabida renewing her relationship with actor her wounds after allegedly failing to KC said for the nth time. siya…parang lahat kami naangat Paulo Avelino. bag the title role on “Dyesebel” that Right path niya.” “Maganda kasi if you are able to went to Anne Curtis. The FAMAS best actress (for her They will be joined by some of spend (more) time (with him) para “‘Yung trip ko po to the States work in “Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill, the most respected actors in the makilala mo siya,” she said, though was really, for me, three years in the the Arturo Porcuna Story”) said that industry, including Joel Torre, quickly adding, “Work ang number making. Parang hinahanapan ko after attending a class at Ivana and Mylene one priority namin lalo at parehas lang po talaga ng timing yon. And Chubbuck’s Acting School in the US, Dizon, among others. kaming may show sa primetime.” when ABS-CBN, Dreamscape and she received offers from Hollywood “Ikaw Lamang” airs weeknights Note that they were already Viva gave me the go signal, ‘yun companies but has had to refuse the after “Hawak Kamay.”a www.filipinostar.org More Showbiz Gossip p.16 16 The North American Filipino Star August 2014 a showbiz couple,” she said. “I don’t in the upcoming “The Showbiz Gossip Continued from p.15 think it will ever stop as long as we’re Gifted,” which she describes as a private.” “dark sexy comedy.” The two also Anne and alcohol: No issue at all As for marriage, Anne maintained topbilled the defunct TV series that she is still not ready for it. The 29- “Dyesebel.” ‘I don’t deny naman that I drink, and, of year-old is giving herself three to five She revealed that Erwan became course, minsan nalalasing naman talaga. more years to make hay “before a tad jealous over them constantly becoming a mom.” working together. She herself felt a bit At least I’m honest about it’ “It’s a different industry here. You awkward spending so much time with don’t become leading lady material an ex but she had no choice, it’s work. once you’re a wife, unlike in the She is thankful that Erwan States; like Angelina Jolie, she can eventually eased off. still portray (lead roles). Dito kasi, Physical love once na wife ka na, puwede ka na In the movie, Anne plays the role mag-mommy role. It’s very rare of Zoe Tuazon, rival of Aica (otherwise). I don’t understand that Tabayoyong (Cristine Reyes) for the actually,” she explained. attention of Mark Ferrer (Sam). Is she open to the idea of them In real life, Anne says she can be living together sans marriage? like Zoe and could also be physically “Sleepover na lang. Me kasi, I like aggressive in the name of love, having my own space. I think, ’yun especially when the other party taunts ’yung ano ng artist. You need your or challenges her. own space kasi siyempre, you’re “If she really tempts me, of always in front of so many people,” course, ’di ba? If she touches me first. she said. Kung pinu-push niya talaga ’yung Jealous much? (agenda niya),” she said. a Anne is reunited with ex-flame Former Pinoy actor now a Canadian policeman Turned off by her supposed drunken escapades? Anne Curtis pays no mind and uniform and helping out not just the remains upfront about it. Filipino community, but the whole city of Toronto,” Constable Laurel Anne Curtis’ 18 years in the contract. said. biz have taught her to roll with the “I’m still with all of them. It’s a A colleague, Superintendent punches. great thing because I think they Sam Fernandes, describes him as Talk about her supposedly still appreciate that I’m honest about it someone who “represent the police getting drunk in public – even after (issues). Hindi ako nagtago, tapos, I service in a professional way.” being allegedly involved in alcohol- admitted it was a mistake and I think it “He can talk well to people related scandals – does not bother just goes to show na tao (ako).” and can interact and he has the the actress. She feels people could relate to advantage of knowing the language,” Responding to the “lasinggera” her experiences, saying, “Nangyayari Don Laurel he said. tag, an unfazed Anne said, “That’s talaga. At least, I’m brave enough to Another colleague, Sergeant Former talent Don okay. Not an issue for me at all.” admit it…” Lawrence Sager, recalls being She pointed out, “Well, I don’t Still together Laurel is now a police officer based amazed seeing people follow Laurel deny naman that I drink, and, of Among other persistent issues in Toronto, Canada. around. course, minsan nalalasing naman hounding Anne is her alleged He is among frontline officers “When he went out on the talaga. At least I’m honest about it.” breakup with longtime boyfriend of the 32nd Division of the Toronto road and did some calls I noticed She added, “At least ’yung tao, Erwan Heussaff. Police Department for six years now. that he had people following him hindi nasa-shock na, ‘Oh, si Anne, According to her, the issue might have He also works with the around and recognizing him,” he napaka-scandalous!’ Kasi alam started with both of them deciding to Philippine Consulate there, holding said. nilang, ‘Ah, she’s like us. It happens.’” lay low from being too public about information sessions with Laurel appeared on several Notwithstanding issues, Anne their relationship – this includes immigrants. local TV dramas in the ’90s including remains a sought-after movie star and avoiding posting sweet messages for In an interview with ABS-CBN “Gimik” and “Sa Dulo Ng Walang endorser. each other on social media. Canada News Bureau Isabelle Docto, Hanggan.” She denied rumors that some “I think (the breakup rumors) will Laurel said that it was his childhood He was also featured in the dream to be a policeman. companies have cancelled her just keep (coming) because we’re not film “Batang PX.” a “I’m very proud to wear this Manny Pacquiao to retire from boxing in 2016 Will join senatorial race under UNA

(UNA). headlined the first big fight card there disbelief with his adoring Filipino fans “There’s a big possibility that I will with a win over Brandon Rios. by declaring his intention to become a run for Senator. UNA asked me to join Pacquiao suffered two consecutive playing coach for an expansion team its slate and I am grateful they picked defeats in 2012 to American Timothy in the Philippine Basketball me,” Pacquiao said in an interview on Bradley and Mexican Juan Miguel Association. DZMM. Marquez. Pacquio also expressed hopes to During previous interviews, He redeemed himself somewhat in face another unbeaten American boxer Pacquiao said that he would have winning a Bradley rematch last April, Floyd Mayweather Jr. before he retires. about five more fights before he retires. following a convincing victory against There have been repeated efforts In his career, he has fought 63 fights Rios. to negotiate such a fight but they have Sarangani Representative and –56 wins, five losses and two draws. His fighting skills and national never prospered even as Mayweather, world boxing champ Manny Pacquiao On November 22, Pacquiao will fame have seen him earn fabulous 37, declared that he will never face revealed plans to retire from boxing in return to China for his next fight, taking wealth but he has since branched out Pacquiao as long as he is promoted by 2016. on Chris Algieri in the gambling into other pursuits, including as a Bob Arum. Pacquiao, who has won an enclave of Macau. Christian preacher, product endorser, Mayweather is known to be on bad unprecedented eight boxing world * The fight for a piece of the television host, and elected member of terms with Arum, his former promoter, titles in different divisions, said he welterweight title held by Pacquiao the House of Representatives. whom he accused of shortchanging might instead join the senatorial race comes a year after the boxing icon He caused shockwaves and much him. a under the United Nationalist Alliance www.filipinostar.org August 2014 The North American Filipino Star 17 CCFAQ's Philippine Independence Day How to be a writer but my wife will use the past tense and her editor will not change it. Both of us celebration a whopping success A couple of time, I was asked by are native-English-speakers - are unsure few a friends information about writing. In a which is exactly correct -so I think it's one by W. G. Quiambao and Canadian national anthems were of those many English language grey Filipinos gained their being played. After the gun salute, Pierre situation like this, I'll think of what the late Nestor Ambas, former TV Pinoy host and zones where either/neither is correct. independence from the Spanish rule on Arcand, MNA for Mont-Royal, Lionel Language technicians might June 12 , 1898. In the Philippines, Perez, Cote des Neiges Councillor for singer, told a friend who claimed to be a writer. agree/disagree but I think in day to day Filipinos celebrate their Independ-ence Darlington, Rachel Bendeyan, Liberal "We can all sing but are we in language and writing both work just fine. by holding a parade and various candidate for MP and Eric Tamayo, tune? Can we read notes? It's the same in The idea is to communicate. I wouldn't activities on the same day which is a Consul General of the Philippines to writing. Do you really know how to write? sweat it if I were/was you." national holiday. But In Montreal, it' s Canada, profusely congratulated the Simply because you wrote for your high One of the common mistakes of celebrated on the closest Sunday of June Filipinos for remembering their school newspaper, you call yourself a the beginning writers is their tendency to 12 to enable the fun-loving Filipinos and independence and heritage. writer? use words that are not only highfallutin but non Filipinos to enjoy the celebration. While the Filipinos and their Can anybody call himself a also difficult to pronounce. The basis of That was what happened last friends, young and old, were enjoying writer? What qualities should an aspiring being a good writer isn't his excellent June 22 . About 1,500 people watched their lunch that included lechon, writer possess? Is it easy to be a writer? grammar and wide vocabulary. It's his the jubilant Filipinos' celebrate their 116th barbecue, adobo, pansit, they were To answer this kind of questions ability to convey his message which is Philippine Independence. Smiling faces is difficult. I remember reading a book that supposed to be his only goal as a writer. of Filipinos proudly waving their flags and says "You can call yourself a writer if you Nothing else. It's funny but what an saying "hi" to their friends, high-spirited have been paid for what you wrote." There experienced writer once said was right. If groups of ethnic dancers energetically are many writing books available in the a reader checks the meaning of every performing their numbers, talented stores that can answer the rest of the difficult word he encounters, he will throw Filipino singers passionately belting out questions, but each author has different what he is reading. If it happens, the goal songs and even the delicious smell of answers and suggestions. What matters of the writer to convey his message fails. barbecue momentarily wafting through most is for the aspiring writer to get useful Furthermore, a beginning writer must the air - they were all parts of the grand tips that will help him in his chosen career. picture his target readers. Are the readers celebration. What I'll discuss are a few tips, intellectual or ordinary people. Pretend In his message, James de la like having a good English grammar and that he attending a party. He has to find out Paz, president of the CCFAQ, urged all broad vocabulary, Journalism background if the guests will be wearing formal or the Filipinos to set aside their differences and inherent talent, that an aspiring writer casual clothes. for a united community. Unity was the entertained by the local performers and must have. Others might agree with me, Meanwhile, it's good to have a theme of the day. He said that it's from ethnic groups from the Philippines, others might not. Journalism background. For me, however, unity that our forefathers got the strength Japan, Chile, Columbia, Grenada, It's true that an aspiring writer an aspiring writer can just take a writing and courage to gain the freedom that Bulgaria, who showcased their unique must be good in English grammar and course because not everything about we're enjoying today. dances . The spectators, standing in front must have a vast vocabulary. But having Journalism is taught in the university. Unlike last year, the weather on of the stage, were asked by the emcee to these qualities doesn't necessarily mean Although I have a Journalism degree, I was June 22 was sublime - warm and sunny. sit down on the grass so the people in the that a person can be a writer. Writing is an reading a lot of writing books and The parade, with loud Filipino music back could better see the show. art. Good grammar and broad vocabulary subscribing to the Writers Digest blasting in the background, kicked off at Michael B., a Canadian are important, but they are just tools in magazine, the writers' bible, then. There are so many useful tips that I learned from 11:30 a.m. from St. Kevin St. Joining the freelance photographer who is writing. Like a carpenter who needs a reading this magazine. For example, when colorful parade were businesses, publishing a book that features photos of hammer, chisel and saw to build a house. writing, make sure that your lead sentence associations, the Miss Earth-Canada events in the neighborhood, was at the Beside, nowadays, grammar and will hook your readers. Sometimes, even candidates and folk dancers from Japan park busy talking to some Filipinos and vocabulary aren't really a problem as it after reading two paragraphs, the readers and Bulgaria. Among the Filipino members of the Chilean dancers while was before. A writer can use the computer. are still unable to grasp what a writer associations in the parade were the taking pictures. "I love to see people Personally, I don't completely depend on wants to convey. The ending sentences Federation of the Filipino-Canadian coming together, getting to know each the computer. Who feed the information on the computer? They're people like us. One are as important as the beginning. The Associations of Quebec of Ed Tupaz, other and just having fun. Arcand, Perez, readers must remember what they just Cordllera, UPS and Knights of Rizal, with Bendeyan and Tamayo thanked and time, a friend asked me which tense to use in this sentence, "Yesterday, Peter told me read. their Queens in floats bedecked with praised the CCFAQ for organizing a For me, inherent talent is the banners, balloons and ribbons. program that showed the diversity of the that Ottawa is/was the capital of Canada." My choice was the present tense "is" imply most important quality that a would-be city. writer must have. It can not be taught. It The parade slowly wended its The festivity, emceed , by Fely because Ottawa is a permanent truth. It's still the capital. My friend's choice was the comes naturally. The falling leaves in fall way along Victoria St., right to Van Horne Rosales and Ed Vasquez, was canned past tense "was"perhaps, because of doesn't mean anything to an ordinary St., left to Legare St., then to Mackenzie by MM Television for its next episode on "yesterday" . To get an answer, I emailed person but to a creative writer, it means King Park where the associations were Videotron Channel 16/616 HD, and Bell Josh Freed, Sunday's Gazette columnist something. Talent can not be taught but it introduced in the parade of colors. One Fibe 216/1216HD. whose wife is a Globe & Mail writer. He was can be developed. of the highlights of the celebration was nice enough to answer my question. 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Mas nakau-unawa si F kay S. lalaki sa Van Horne Ave. na Ang lalaki sa Van Horne lalaking ito. Hindi ko alam kung alin ang Minsan, naiisip ko, bakit ang nalulong sa droga. Hindi niya Avenue totoo o hindi. Hindi raw siya dating ibang tao na siya pang sinasabing napaglabanan ang kaniyang normal, ay kulang sa pang-unawa. Sabi ni W. G. Quiambao ganoon. Nalulong lamang daw sa problema. Pasalamat tayo at hindi ng iba tungkol sa lalaki sa Van Horne Una ko siyang nakita nuong bawal na gamot. Kung ano ang dahilan, nangyari sa atin ang nangyari sa hindi ko alam. Ang mga pamilya at Ave. "Siya ang may kasalanan sa kaniya. papalabas ako sa Kim Hour. Nagulat na kamag-anak? Pinababayaan na nangyari sa kaniya. Ginusto niya iyon. Kahit ganoon ang lalaking lamang ako nang lumapit siya sa aking lamang dahil wala na silang Siya ang may control sa sarili niya.” iyon, may kahulugan pa rin ang at magtanong,"May barya ho kayo?" Sa magagawa. Totoo iyon pero minsan, madaling buhay niya dahil may naidulot pagkabigla ko, bagamat atubili ako, Simula noon, malimit na sabihin iyon. Lahat tayo, simula pa sa siyang magandang aral sa iba. Sa inabutan ko siya ng loonie."Palaboy nakikita ko ang lalaki sa Van Horne pagkabata, nakagagawa ng akin. Ipinaa-alaala at tinuturuan tayo siguro," naisip ko. Ave. - sa labas ng Kim Hour, sa labas pagkakamali. Nakagagalitan o ng lalaki sa Van Horne Ave. na Nakalimutan ko na siya nang ng Tim Hortons o metro. Minsan, napapalo pa tayo ng ating mga huwag mabilis manghusga . May muling magkatagpo ang aming landas nagsasalitang mag-isa at minsan, magulang . Hanggang sa tumanda pagkakataong nakalilimot tayo na sa Tim Hortons , kung saan malimit nagsisisigaw nang malakas. Ayon sa tayo, higit na nakagagawa tayo ng ang buhay ng tao, parang gulong. nag-uumpukan at nagkukuwentuhan isang Pilipino, nakikinig naman ang malaking pagkakamali sa buhay - sa Minsan, nasa itaas, minsan, nasa ang maraming Pilipino noon. Tulad lalaking ito kapag pinagsabihan siya pagpili ng career, ng mapangagasawa, ibaba. At sabi nga ni Joseph nang dati, nanghihingi na naman siya nang mahusay ng mga taong ng uri ng buhay na ating tatahakin . `Erap`Estrada, dating Pangulo ng ng pera - 25 cents, 50 cents, kahit nakakakilala sa kaniya. May mga nangyayari sa buhay ng tao Pilipinas, at ni Kuya Kim, sikat na magkano. Mabait naman siya. Hindi Kamakailan, naglalakad ako na hindi natin maipaliwanag. Tulad ng weather anchor ng ABS-CBN TV naman siya tulad na iba na namimilit. papunta sa Second Cup sa Van Horne lalaki sa Van Horne. Hindi natin alam anchor, ang buhay ay "weather- Nang sabihin ng isang Pilipino na Ave. Kasama ko si F at si S. Kauupo pa kung bakit siya nalulong sa droga. weather" (pana-panahon ) lamang. "sorry," tahimik na umalis na lamang lamang namin nang marinig ko si S na Ang ganda ng buhay ay ang siya. paasik na pinagsabihan si F, `Tingnan pagkaka-iba iba ng mga tao. May Pagtalikod niya, napuna ko na o0o mong ginawa mo. Inabutan mo ng maganda, may pangit. May mayaman, sinundan siya ng tingin ng mga ibang pera, pera may pansigarilyo. " Pilipino - may naaawa at ang iba, people, people who are underdogs. He Tumingon ako sa bintana kung sino nangungutya. Siguro, dahil sa From Page 17 How to Write is a master of storytelling. ang tinutukoy ni S. Sa labas ng Second kaniyang anyo. Mahigit nang 30 ang In the last issue of the North Cup, nakita ko ang lalaking madalas sa Another important thing that an edad niya. Pero mukha siyang matanda American Filipino Star, I featured Arly Van Horne Ave. na ninanamnam ang aspiring writer must bear in mind is that Santos, a pianist. He mentioned that dahil mahaba ang buhok niya na usok at lasa ng sigarilyo. Nakangiti. writing is storytelling. For example, he when he was beginning to play the parang hindi nagugupitan ng ilang Maligayang-maligaya. Kung sabagay should be able to tell a story about the piano, he would spend six to eight buwan, at ang bigote niya ay hindi naa- person he met or the house he just saw. may katwiran si S. Kinukunsinte nga hours practicing a day. To hone his skill, ahit. Ang unang tumawag sa akin ng One of my favorite writers is Joe Fiorito, naman ni F ang lalaki. Ang sagot a writer should write everyday. Write. pansin ay ang kaniyang mga mata. former Gazette column but now writes naman ni F, `Hayaan mo na. Minsan , Write! Write! Nasasalamin ko sa kaniyang mga mata in Toronto. He likes to write about binibigyan ko nga ng pera para ibili ng o0o na parang may sariling mundo siyang kape o pagkain. Kawawa naman. ` ginagalawan. 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