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Filipino-Canadians Celebrate Heritage, Independence and Raptor’s Historic Win This month of June is, indeed, day festivities are already cel- extra special. The overall feel- ebrated across Canada—flag- ing is that of winning. raising, festivals and fiestas. It is also on this month that Canada is celebrating the first- the birthday (June 19) of our ever Filipino Heritage Month national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, is after motion 155, lobbied by given tribute to by the Filipino Scarborough Centre MP Salma community. Zahid, was passed unani- mously in the House of Com- Another special event this mons, This is a big win for month is the unveiling of life- Filipino-Canadians. The many size Rizal monument in Mark- contributions of , ham. The sculptor of the who chose Canada to be their revered image of our national home-away-from-home, are hero is Mogi Mogado. (see full finally recognized and ap- article on this page). plauded. What a big bonus we got on There are reasons why June this historic month of June. MPs Salma Zahid (3rd from R), author of M-155, is joined on stage by fellow MPs and officers of Nation- was chosen to be the Filipino Filipino-Canadians, in union al Filipino Heritage Canada who organized the June 1 official kick-off event for Filipino Heritage Month. Heritage Month in Canada. It with the rest of Canada’s pop- (L-R) Tess de Jesus, Lino Eroma, MP Rob Oliphant Levitt, MP Gary Anandasangaree, Rolly is on this month that we cele- ulation, are frenzied over the Mangante (NFHC Chairman), MP Marco Mendicino, Teresa Torralba (NFHC Exec. Director), MP Salma brate the independence our historic NBA finals champion- Zahid, MP Jean Yip and MP Ali Ehsassi. Filipino Heritage is celebrated across Canada, from coast to coast to coast. In Toronto alone, the calendar month is full of community events highlighted by the 121st forefathers fought for and ship win by very own, Toron- celebration of Philippine Independence and tributes to our National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. won for us on June 12, 1898. to Raptors. (photos inside) ∎ Many annual independence

BY FILIPINO ARTIST MOGI MOGADO News in Canada José Rizal Statue: An PM Trudeau celebrates Filipino Uplifting Symbol for Heritage Month Filipinos Page 3

By ROMEO P. MARQUEZ Philippine News Editor, The Filipino Web Channel Legendary Actor "The monument of a great man is not of granite or passes away at 90 marble or bronze. It consists of his goodness, his deeds, Page 4 his love and his compassion". - Alfred Armand Montapert

TORONTO - Perhaps more than any community event Philippine News elated or not to the celebra- Filipino Brand keeps tion of June as Filipino Herit- age Month throughout Cana- title as da, the one that carries the ’ #1 Rum most impact is the installa- Page 5 tion of the bigger-than-life monument of Philippine na- tional hero Jose Rizal. Sports Markham, Canada's 16th Toronto Raptors The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees largest city, and Greater To- and Citizenship, announced the two new pilot programs that will help 2019 caregivers and their immediate families obtain permanent residency ronto Area's fourth most NBA Champions faster and more efficiently. PHOTO FAYE ARELLANO FB populous after Toronto, Mis- sissauga and Brampton, and Page 16 its mayor, Frank Scarpitti, Canada Caring deserves the ' and the Filipino communi- In Remembrance ty's commendation for such for Caregivers Our Beloved an honour, especially con- Consul General Two new caregiver pilot programs to offer perma- sidering that Filipinos there nent residency to those qualified. are a drop in an ocean of Rosalita Prospero multi-ethnicities - 2.7 per- Story on page 3 cent, or 8,905, of the total Page 15 (Continued on page4 ) Rizal monument in Markham Page 2 JUNE 2019 Filipinos Making WAV ES

JUNE 2019 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 3 CANADA ~ PHILIPPINE NEWS WAVES Prime Minister Trudeau’s way of celebrating Filipino Canada Caring Heritage Month for Caregivers

Canada is caring for its working in Canada, care- · occupation-specific caregivers by launching 2 givers will be able to begin work permits, rather new pilots that will help gaining the required 2 than employer-specific, caregivers who come to years of Canadian work to allow for a fast change this country make it their of employers when nec- permanent home. essary; · open work permits “Canada is caring for The Home Child Care Pro- and/or study permits for our caregivers. We vider and Home Support the caregivers’ immedi- made a commitment Worker pilots will open for ate family, to help fami- applications on June 18, to improve the lives lies come to Canada to- 2019, replacing the expir- of caregivers and gether; and It’s Filipino Heritage month so our down-to-earth Prime ing Caring for Children and their families who · a clear transition from Minister surprised the owner and customers of FV Foods . Caring for People with High come from around temporary to permanent According to Scarborough Centre MP Salma Zahid, Justin Medical Needs pilots. the to care for status, to ensure that wanted to try authentic Filipino food so she brought him our loved ones and once caregivers have met to FV Foods in Scarborough. Effective June 18, 2019, with these new pilots, the work experience re- applications for the Home we are doing exactly quirement, they will be There was no fanfare. Trudeau simply tried servings of that.” Filipino delicacies. But he did more than that. He mingled Child Care Provider and able to become perma- and had fun conversations with the customers. Home Support Worker pi- nent residents quickly. lots will be processed re- – The Honourable placing the Caring for Chil- Ahmed Hussen, These new pilots provide Minister of Immigration, dren and Caring for People Refugees and Citizenship caregivers from abroad and with High Medical Needs their families with a clear, programs. direct pathway to perma- nent residence. Caregivers will now only experience to apply for receive a work permit if permanent residence. Canada is committed to they have a offer in improving life for immi- Canada and meet standard Through these new pilots, grants and supporting jobs criteria for economic immi- caregivers will also benefit for the middle class. gration programs. Once from: Highlights The prime minister was also in Toronto for the big Raptor celebration at Nathan Phillips Square held on June 17. • The expiring pilots will close to new applications on June 18, 2019. Caregivers Raptor fans cheered Justin Trudeau as he took the stage at who have applied before this date will continue to have their applications processed Nathan Philips Square during the championship parade through to a final decision. rally. The crowd that filled up the square and beyond was estimated at 2 million people. This is the first time the • Caregivers who have been working toward applying to the soon-to-be-expired pi- NBA championship trophy was won by a team outside of lots can now apply through either the Home Child Care Provider Pilot or the Home the . Support Worker Pilot. “What we saw here was the country coming together and • The Interim Pathway for Caregivers, the short-term pathway for caregivers who that’s what we celebrate,” he said. came to Canada as temporary foreign workers since 2014 but were unable to qualify for permanent residence through an existing program, will be extended. It will re-open The Raptors have been invited to visit Prime Minister Tru- on July 8, 2019 and accept applications for 3 months. deau in Ottawa. Coach Nick Nurse is working out a date for the visit. • The new pilots, Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker, will each have a maximum of 2,750 principal applicants, for a total of 5,500 principal applicants per year, plus their immediate family.

• Initial applications to the new pilots will have a 12-month processing service stand- ard. A 6-month processing standard will apply for finalizing an application after the caregiver submits proof that they have met the work experience requirement.

• With the move to occupation-specific work permits under the Home Child Care and Home Support Worker pilots, employers will no longer need a Labour Market Im- pact Assessment before hiring a caregiver from overseas.

It is celebration after celebration in Toronto. Our Prime Minister showed up at Toronto’s 2019 Pride parade. Spot- Sign a petition to encourage Kawhi Leonard to stay with the Raptors ted walking with him is Mayor of Toronto John Tory along- side MPs Shaun Chen, Marco Mendicino, and Gary Anan- kawhiushouldstay.com dasangaree. PHOTO @Shaun Chen

Page 4 JUNE 2019 Filipinos Making WAV ES CANADA ~ PHILIPPINE NEWS WAVES Legendary Actor Eddie Garcia passes away at 90

Eddie Garcia photo by Artu Nepomuceno

Eduardo Verchez Garcí a, when do we start shoot- known professionally as ing?” Eddie Garcia or Manoy Ed- die, is a Filipino actor, tele- In 2005, he played the lead vision personality, film di- role (a senior citizen com- rector and producer. With ing to terms with his mor- over 600 film and televi- tality) in Rica Arevalo’s Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti with retired Councillor Alex Chiu, Deputy Consul General Bernadette sion roles and a career “ICU Bed #7”—an entry in Fernandes, Scarborough Centre MP Zalma Zahid and Rizal monument sculptor Mogi Mogado, leads spanning seven-decades, the first Cinemalaya Philip- the formal Ribbon Cutting ceremonies. PHOTO BY RENE SEVILLA Garcia is widely regarded pine Independent Film Fes- 6.6 feet granite pedestal. There's no doubt as the "greatest Filipino tival—for which he won Jose Rizal Statue: An uplifting symbol Markham's Filipino com- actor of all-time". best actor. The park's central location munity will accord the and accessibility to public same reverence as their Garcí a started acting in the Garcí a is the most awarded transport made it a good Toronto counterparts. But movie Siete Infantes de La- and nominated person in (Continued from page1 ) choice as it's also a favour- I'm saying that the high ra in 1949. He directed his the long history of the Fili- ite site for picnics and Fili- point of Filipino celebra- first movie Karugtong ng pino Academy of Movie population, according to pino community events. So tions should be where peo- Kahapon in 1961.Garcí a is Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) the 2016 census. that for the last 20 years, ple could envision us as best known for portraying Awards. He garnered a to- the community of Rizal be- living creatures and not as villain roles. He is also tal of 34 nominations (13 Excepting White (22.1 per- lievers marks Rizal's birth an ancient representation known for his trademark for Best Supporting Actor, cent, or 72,250), I am not (June 19, 1861) and death of parts of a body. humorous lines mostly in 10 for Best Actor and 11 for aware if the top three in (December 30, 1896) there action films or comedy Best Director). Out of these, the rung - Chinese, 45.1 with all the fanfare it can Mogado's monument films. As of 2019, he has he got 6 Best Supporting percent, or 147,725; South muster. comes alive not just for its appeared in approximately Actor wins, 5 Best Actor Asian, 17.8 percent or full size, actually taller by 600 movies and TV shows. wins and 5 Best Director 58,270, and Black, 2.9 per- If transportation will not one feet, but because it is wins, 3 Hall of Fame cent, or 9,655; and down be an issue (it is for me), so expressive of the new Garcia's most notable film Awards, 1 Lifetime the line, including West the monument in Markham generation of Filipinos past is an independent venture Achievement Award and Asian, Arab, Korean, South- should be the centerpiece the era of the boomers. I titled "", directed the Fernando Poe, Jr. Me- east Asian - have such sig- of any celebration believe that is what Moga- by Jun Robles Lana, a morial Award. He was nificant presence as the in the GTA. The image con- do is trying to say. young Palanca award win- awarded his first FAMAS Filipinos' Rizal, except for veyed by the full-size stat- ner and director, gave Ed- Award in 1957 and his last the ubiquitous Chinese res- ue is more uplifting for Fili- Not to be forgotten in cre- die Garcia the script, and FAMAS, a Hall of Fame for taurants and shopping pinos and to public percep- ating this landmark is the was worried that a big star Best Actor, in 2003. He is malls. tion in general than what couple Alex Chiu (retired like Eddie would decline the only performer in Phil- the bust exudes. Markham councillor) and the role as the crew feared ippine movie history to win Rizal's full-size bronze stat- Alicia Chiu. A press release they cannot afford him. The three consecutive FAMAS ue, sculpted by Mogi Moga- Mogi Mogado did an exem- said Mr. Chiu "fathered and director admitted his con- Awards: Best Supporting do, the "artist with a cause" plary job sculpting the stat- fundraised for the project" cern to Eddie, who already Actor awards for Taga sa and journalist who hap- ue, in fact, succeeding while Mrs. Chiu "conceived read the script. To the di- Bato (1957), Condenado pens to be a long-time where the bust fails in em- the Luneta Gardens plan rector’s surprise, Eddie (1958) and Tanikalang Markham resident, is tout- bodying the ideals and as- and chaired the Rizal pro- nonchalantly said, “So Apoy (1959).Garcí a is also ed to be the first in Canada pirations of a people that ject". (Continued on page5 ) of such a grand scale - 6 his Rizal represents in car- feet 3 inches tall compared rying the still-relevant nov- Of course, without the full to Rizal's height of 5 feet el Noli Me Tangere, a clas- support of the City of Mark- three inches. sic depiction of Spanish ham, Mayor Frank Scar- abuses of the time. pitti, and the Markham Fili- The only other monument pino Canadian Community, of Rizal within the Greater The monument in , Mogado's Rizal would not Toronto Area is a bust rep- which is also a mausoleum have come to fruition. lica at Earl Bales Park in (the remains of Rizal are North York, which was a entombed there), stands Rizal's monument is as gift from the Philippine out for its grandeur. The much a monument to all government erected there exact same thing is repli- the people who helped in 1998 in commemoration cated in Madrid, . build it as it is to Mogi of the centennial of Philip- Mogado's rendition cap- Mogado, the sculptor, art- pine independence. The tures the simplicity and ist, and journalist. But if 3 KINGS Late film icons , Fernando Poe, Jr., and Eddie Gar- bust made of cold cast magnificence even without truth be told, the structure cia link arms while marching to the Philippine Senate in January bronze measures 2.6 ft.x 2 the obelisk. is intrinsically a monument 2003 in protest of the planned imposition of a 10-percent VAT on ft x1 ft. and mounted on a to all Filipinos in Canada! ∎ their services PHOTO Nito AFP

JUNE 2019 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 5 PHILIPPINES ~ CANADA NEWS WAVES Fil-Can Graphic Designer’s Filipino brand keeps Work Featured in Toronto Life top spot as World’s Number 1 Rum Inspired by the Toronto ing the entire team as Simp- tions on June 20, “to com- Raptors surge to the top of sons characters. memorate the week- the NBA, Toronto-based iversary of Rap- Toronto Life took notice of graphic artist, Jazztin tors’ (championship) win. his artwork and featured “jazzalba” Torralba, created his Raptors-inspired crea- Visit his site: jazzalba.com a series of artwork depict-

By Atom L. Pornel with Tanduay in the top spot for the second year in Filipino rum brand, Tan- a row. duay, successfully main- tained its stature as the The 165-year old Filipino world’s rum industry lead- brand stayed on the list as er in the latest report of the world’s number one in Drinks International. the rum category after out- performing 152 other Global spirits market think- brands. The survey includ- tank Drinks International ed foreign brands such as released in June its Ranking Bacardi which stayed be- of the World’s Million-Case hind in the second spot.∎ LET THE WAVES HERALD YOUR ADVERTISEMENT Spirits Brands for 2019 [email protected] EDDIE GARCIA him in 2006. In 1998, he passes at 90 earned the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) Fliptatts Tattoo Studio (Continued from page4 ) Lifetime Achievement Award. He was also award- 157 Harwood Ave N, Ajax, the first actor to be induct- ed the first Dolphy Lifetime ed in the FAMAS Hall of Achievement Award - Uli- Ontario L1Z 1E6 Fame for Best Supporting rang Alagad ng Sining dur- Actor in 1975. ing the Entertainment Press Society’s Golden 416 473-2527 He bagged three Luna Screen TV Awards in 2013. Awards for Best Director [email protected] for the movies Magdusa Ka Garcí a earned his first in- in 1986, Saan Nagtatago ternational film award at http://fliptatts.com and Pag-ibig in 1987, and the 55th Asia-Pacific Film Abakada Ina in 2001 were Festival as the lead actor conferred upon him by the for the movie Bwakaw on Film Academy of the Philip- December 15, 2012, gar- pines. He was bestowed the nering the Asian Film Financial Services You Can Trust Best Actor award for the Award for Best Actor, the movie Death Row in 2000., only Filipino so far to win Onette recently completed 29 years with Canada Life as an In- formation Technology (IT) Manager. Her vast experience in the the Film Fes- the award (as of 2016). He IT Field coupled with her amazing interpersonal skills has led tival Philippines Award for earned his first Best Actor her to a new chapter of opportunities in the Financial Services Best Director was con- in a Drama Series award at industry. ferred to him for the film the 2002 Star Awards. With entrepreneurial spirit yearning to help others, Onette has Imortal in 1989. He was since completed her government licenses and opened her very own office in Etobicoke. She has embarked on providing an awarded the Best Actor for In August 2014, Garcí a was opportunity for individuals willing to learn, be trained, and ob- the movie Po in 2002. included in two lists: Inside tain a government license, and more importantly, the ability to Showbiz magazine's list of earn lucrative income. He earned the Urian Award five best of the living Filipi- In a short period of time, Onette has made great strides in her for Pangunahing Aktor no actors, and the Philip- new role and has been requested as special speaker at semi- nars in the GTA. You know what they say, “when someone is (Best Actor) for the movie pines' Yes! Magazine's list soaring with success, one must latch on for the ride”. Death Row in 2000. The of 2014’s 100 Most Beauti- Natatanging Gawad Urian ful Stars. Get into it. Call 647.937.7848 award was bestowed upon (balitabroadcast.info) Onette Mendoza

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Page 6 JUNE 2019 Filipinos Making WAV ES PHILIPPINE HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATIONS

121st Philippine Independence

Dubai's Burj Khalifa lit up with Philippine flag

MANILA (UPDATE) - "We are very happy... na The world's tallest sky- maipakita rin sa ibang scraper on Wednesday nationality how we are night lit up with colors united and how we are of the Philippine flag as patriotic to our country," the country celebrates Jenny Rivera said. its 121st independence from the Spanish rule. The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai and the A crowd of Filipinos Northern Emirates orga- erupted in cheers when nized the event. Dubai's 160-storey Burj Khalifa was bathed in Filipina worker Anne red, white and blue Gutierrez said the dis- lights, accentuated by 3 play was a bit short but stars and the sun. was "worth the wait." Some overseas Filipi- A separate laser show no workers (OFWs) was also held in Dubai traveled to Dubai to Festival City Mall to mark Philippines' Inde- witness the brief light pendence Day.—ABS- show on the iconic CBN News tower.

Dress Fit for the Occasion. Nestor and Faye Arellano looked classy wearing their Filipino formal attire at the June 1st inaugural celebration of Filipino Heritage Month.

JUNE 2019 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 7 COMMUNITY INVITATION (BICOLANOS, BICOLANAS)

DEVOTION TO OUR LADY OF PENAFRANCIA

2019 Our Lady of Peñafrancia Novena

Our Lady of the Assumption Church 2565 Bathurst St., Toronto ON

The 6th month Novena Devotions to the of Pen afrancia will be on June 16, 2019 (3rd Sunday of June 2019) Starts at 1:30 pm and Novena prayers Followed by the Holy Mass Refreshments, Kumustahan at the Rectory Grounds

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We encourage all Bicolanos to attend and participate in the spon- sorship of this novena to the Virgin, for abundant blessings for all the provinces of the , especially for the province of Camarines Sur.

Our Lady of the Virgin of Penafrancia is the Patroness of the BICOL region. SHE listens and loves us all ! Viva la Virgen !

For more information, please call: Jenifer Amaranto 416 781-3105 Nancy Magistrado 416 835-7539 Luis Calayca 647 274-0158 Paeng Nebres 416 618-1362

Feast Day Saturday Sept 21, 2019 Fluvial Parade, Mass & Fellowship at Bluffer’s Park Lake

Page 8 JUNE 2019 Filipinos Making WAV ES MILESTONES

“We’ll Remember Always Graduation Day” - The Beach Boys

Bryce Mendoza is now a Paralegal! He is flanked by family, proud Proud parents, Tony and Nancy Mendoza, pose happily with their children, Jade and Cole, during back-to- parents Philip & Onette (left) and siblings Kaitlin & Presley (right), back graduation ceremonies at Centennial College and George Brown College respectively. Congratulations during his graduation ceremonies. to the Mendoza family!

Graduation diplomas Kindergarten to University. (Top photo) Sherwin Corpuz awarded his SK diploma. (Right photo) U of T Engineering Grad- uate Dan Henrie Cuevas with proud parents, Ester and Lito. June Birthdays

Talakayan radio host, Jess Cabrias, happily surrounded by his beautiful grandchildren, in a photo taken during a birthday party in his honour. His wife Mae, chil- dren, relatives and friends also joined in the celebration. PHOTO courtesy of Karen Binaday FB

ALEX—June 10 ALDAINE—June 17 SANI—June 17 BRANDON—June 19

JUNE 2019 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 9 MUSIC STAND 70’s Superband rocked

Mon Torralba Winnipeg, Manitoba 70’s Superband in Action

Everyone had fun dancing to the energetic live OPM music of the 70s Superband. Action Honda is the official vehicle of 70’s Superband when in Toronto, courtesy of General Manager Rafael Nebres. (L-R) Mon Torralba of Hotdog & Wadab bands, Mo- net Gaskell of VST, Rey Magtoto of Wadab, Tito Cayamanda (award winning compos- er/lyricist), Nonoy Tan of Wadab and Mon Espia of Labuyo. The band delivered a dif- ferent concert experience to Toronto and Winnipeg audiences, singing and dancing to the hit-after-hit medleys of pure OPM music that their groups made popular in the 70’s and 80’s. PHOTO BY WAVES

After a sumptuous lunch sponsored by Clyde Pacis of Max’s Restaurant, 70s Super- band members were guests of Salad Master’s Pidoy and Ting Pacis and at the AC Tristar headquarters in North York. PHOTO BY WAVES. Mon-Sat 11 am—10 pm 168 Eglinton Ave E, Toronto, ON (a few steps from Philippine Consulate building)

Watch TV host Joel Recla with his guests Every Friday 8pm on FTV Channel 869

(Waves of our Lives) www.pinoyradio.com

Sundays Mel Galeon of FV Foods sponsored a a fun boodle fight reception at their Lawrence branch. In photo are members of 70’s Superband with friends, concert producers 8:30 pm - 9:00pm Resty & Sol Dalossa, concert sponsors Mel Galeon, Agnes Miranda with Danny Orbillo of WFG and Rolly Mangante of Taste of Manila Festival. PHOTO BY WAVES. Host: KUYA NESTOR

Page 10 JUNE 2019 Filipinos Making WAV ES FILIPINO HERITAGE MONTH Filipino Heritage Month Kick-Off Festival on June 1

Albert Campbell Square Scarborough Civic Centre

INC Chorale Group of Greater Toronto started the program singing the national anthems of Philippines and Canada FB Photo/Ali Ehsassi

Lino Eroma (left) recites a heartfelt Pilipino declamation about respect and dedication to our flag

Philippine Heritage Band FB Photo/Faye Arellano

“With my caucus colleagues I'm proud to celebrate with our friends in the Filipino community in Scarborough and across the country as we kick off the first official Filipino Heritage Month in Canada from coast to coast to coast. Mabuhay Philippines! Mabuhay Canada!”

― Salma Zahid, MP Scarborough-Centre Host Philip Beloso introduces very special guests and supporters “Ako’y Isang Pinoy”

Florante’s epic song exudes the pride of every Filipino with their heritage.

MP Salma Zahid, author of the motion declaring June of every year Florante entertained the audience at Inaugural Filipino Heritage Month celebration held June 1 at the as Filipino Heritage Month across Canada, poses with popular Fili- Albert Campbell Square in Scarborough. He showed that he is not just a prolific folk singer, he inserted pino folk singer and festivities’ headliner, Florante . jokes that kept the audience laughing. PHOTO BY MANNY ALBA

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

National Shrine of our Mother of Perpetual Help Vatican declares St. Patrick’s Pinoy teen ‘Servant 131 McCaul St, Toronto

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WEEKLY WEDNESDAY MASS & DEVOTIONS: closer to sainthood 7:30 am * 9:30am * 12 noon, * 2:30pm * 5:05pm * 7:00pm MANILA—A Filipino teen who spent most of his life helping street children be- fore dying of an illness has To all fathers: ‘BE NOT AFRAID’ been declared "", a step closer to - By Deacon Paul Quinn perienced the positive hood. presence of a man in their Happy Father’s Day to all Rome bestowed the title lives and can be fearful of who fulfill the role of being upon Darwin Ramos on the “giant” now with them. a dad! Whether a biologi- March 29, the Catholic Over time, with gentleness cal, adoptive, foster or fa- Bishops' Conference of the and compassion, they grow ther figure to a child, you Philippines (CBCP) said to learn what it means to are due a well-deserved Friday. call someone “Daddy.” I’ve round of applause for your learned that what my chil- Following the declaration, hard work and dedication dren need most is to know the Cubao Diocesan Tribu- to your children. that they are loved, that nal will begin initiating the According to the CBCP, the Vati- process for beatifying and can has approved further study- I was blessed to have a they are God’s greatest gift ing the life of Darwin Ramos, a phenomenal father who did to us! canonizing Ramos. -raised boy who purported- everything possible to pro- ly was "very close" to Jesus So, what does it take to be a Christ until his death in 2012. vide a better life for his “The Vatican has given us dad. Through Catholic So- father? Consider the simple Ramos was declared "Servant of family. He taught me the the go-signal to go deeper God" in March, a step closer to cial Services, we became yet powerful words spoken value of hard work, dedica- in his life, how he lived his sainthood. both a foster and adoptive by an angel to St. : tion and self-giving love for faith and how he gave wit- family, and over the past 30 “Do not be afraid.” St. Jo- God, family and country — ness to Jesus to whom he child, afflicted with myopa- years, we have been privi- seph listened and trusted, values I have tried to pass was very close,” Bishop thy, he is closely united leged to adopt six wonder- and took Mary into his on to my own children. of Cubao with Christ in his suffering ful children and be foster home. St. John Paul II called said in an article posted on and joy,” Ongtioco said. When my wife and I tried parents to over 30 more. St. Joseph a model of man- the CBCP website. to start a family, I realized hood with the title After becoming "Servant of Often children placed in how many children grow According to the CBCP, Ra- God," the next step to saint- foster care have never ex- up without someone to call (Continued on page14 ) mos spent his childhood in hood is becoming a the slums of Pasay, where "venerable" after the per- he scavenged the streets son's "heroic virtues" is with his younger sister. recognized by the pontiff. He was later diagnosed A venerable will be ap- with Duchenne muscular proved for dystrophy, an illness caus- once a miracle is attributed ing the degeneration and to his or her intercession. weakness of the muscles. With the 's approval of He died on Sept. 23, 2012, a decree of a miracle, the at the age of 17. person can now be beati- In 2006, Ramos joined the fied, earning him or her the Tulay ng Kabataan, a non- title of "blessed." government organization A second miracle is needed focused on helping street before proceeding to can- children. onization, which would “Darwin is an example of then lead to his or her offi- holiness. Being a street cial declaration as "saint." - ABS-CBN News

Page 14 JUNE 2019 Filipinos Making WAV ES Lifestyle

To all Fathers: endless. Seeing your chil- The More Time You Spend dren take their first steps, BE NOT AFRAID removing the training wheels off the bike, watch- With Your Mother, The ing them sing their hearts (Continued from page13 ) out in school concerts or Longer She Will Live play sports or learn to drive “Guardian of the Redeemer” a car — these are but a few as the foster or adoptive of the experiences that father of Jesus. bring laughter to your life and joy to your heart. Little is known of him: He was the protector of Jesus Time goes all too fast — one and Mary, he observed the minute you’re holding a ba- Jewish faith traditions, he by bottle and the next was a craftsman who pro- you’re walking them down vided for his family, and the aisle. Jesus was obedient to him. St. Joseph is a role model Like St. Joseph, all fathers for all fathers, calling us to are called to be guardians of be present to our children, the children entrusted to and to encourage and guide their care. Listen to those them through the journey same words he heard — of life. “do not be afraid” — and accept the vocation of fa- Ransi Samarasinghe around to mind them. genuinely than their young- Being a dad is not easy; it’s therhood with great joy. sters or grandkids do; in a tremendous responsibility Seek the intercession of St. Mothers have been thought Kids regularly allow their this way pardoning comes that requires discipline and Joseph today as you strive to be endless wellsprings of folks to sit unbothered rapidly to them. Rosemary patience. Life moves so to fulfill the call to be a genuine love and care since when their age turns into a Blieszner, a teacher of hu- quickly and along the way “good father” as he was. the time immemorial. weight to them. Little does personal tragedies can hap- man improvement at Vir- Finally, this Father’s Day, We’ve seen them battle for anybody envision that our pen. ginia Tech says that it let’s pause and say a heart- us, weep for us, be glad for old people will leave so far comes down to the funda- The real test of fatherhood felt “thank you” to each of us and it has at times been that one won’t not get an mental social abilities and is always being there for our fathers for a job well troublesome with us. opportunity to state fare- that the aptitudes our your children, standing by done. well. In any case, we hate the grandparents have been them in times of uncertain- sharpened over a lifetime. We recognize our dads who possibility of our moms The comprehension of the ty. Good fathers pay atten- leaving from us. Do you fre- tion to their children’s have placed their families dangers of separation and Because of these aptitudes, quently wake up from a bad needs and interests, sup- first. We honor their daily an underpopulated, disen- their companionships are dream and require your port and encourage them, efforts in raising their chil- gaged life can be slippery much steady and tolerating mom? Or then again amaze and serve as a good role dren well and teaching for some reasons. For in- of the eccentricities and her with spontaneous model for them. them the valuable lessons stance, if nobody is tending defects that their compan- house visits? At that point, of life. Father’s Day is a cel- to the person’s day by day ions have. “You convey sig- do that increasingly, in light With all the challenges of ebration of the life they needs — sustenance, drug, nificantly more experience of the fact that, as indicated being a good father, I can have given to us and for us. therapeutic arrangements,” to your companionships by an examination, it causes attest that the rewards are – Catholic News Service Ms. Moscowitz clarifies. when you’re more sea- them live more! “The fridge is unfilled, how- soned. You realize what Don’t we return to mystery This can turn out to be a ever there’s nobody to call. Depression assumes a de- merits quarrelling over and formulas shared by our superb open door for social Individuals endure give up, terminant part in the defeat not worth quarrelling over.” grandmas? Or on the other specialist and analysts to mortification.” which is connected to sen- Rosemary states. hand some executioner give careful consideration iority, as indicated by the chess move that your to the focal part of compan- Social disengagement and Other than the more sea- examination that was led by granddad indicated you? In ionship in such issues. Ac- forlornness can take a seri- soned relatives and com- the analysts at the Universi- spite of the fact that a siza- tion chiefs, senior focus ous toll on more seasoned panions that are welcomed ty of California, San Francis- ble number of youthful staff individuals, and family individuals, mentally and home, its important to ad- co. ones and grown-ups don’t parental figures can profit physically. (More than 75, vance connections of their have grandparents or by the part of kinships; dis- very nearly a fourth of men level. Regularly the helped As per a report posted by guardians, one can simply cover better approaches to and almost 46% of ladies living situations are mis- Elle, 1600 grown-ups with a go to helped living homes enable the older folks to live alone, the Census Bu- judged. In any case, this far normal age of 71 took part or comparable associations keep in contact with each reau reports.) reaching conviction is lost. in the investigation. Finan- and interface with the el- other or make new ones. The more established peo- cial status, and additionally “The need we’ve had our derly there. You may strike (auxx.me)∎ ple have a tendency to wellbeing, were the con- whole lives — individuals a companionship consider- flourish in living circum- trolled variables. The for- who know us, esteem us, ably quicker than you might stances where they can in- lorn people, in any case, who bring us satisfaction — suspect. terface and blend with dif- had higher death rates. that never leaves,” Barbara ferent individuals of their Very nearly 23 percent of Moscowitz, a Senior geriat- The way we organize fel- age. At the point when the There’s a the members passed on in- ric social laborer at Massa- lowships may develop. nature of their opportunity side six years, when con- chusetts General Hospital Laura Carstensen, a Stan- expands, their life span reason some trasted with the 14 percent revealed to The New York ford University clinician, turns out to be more con- of the individuals who an- Times. built up a powerful hypoth- people think nounced having sufficient crete. esis called “socioemotional camaraderie. Forlornness brings its per- selectivity”: As individuals Your Grandma and Grandpa they can ils; contemplates have ex- sense their residual time can profit essentially on the At the point when individu- hibited that depression has developing brief, they shed off chance that you invest achieve als become more estab- connections with higher shallow connections to fo- energy, that is, quality time lished, a large number of circulatory strain, nursing cus on those they find gen- anything. with them all the time. That their connections travel home affirmations, danger- erally important. being stated, it causes the every which way. Tragical- ous wellbeing practices, for youthful to gain from their ly, even the enduring ones example, idleness and The investigation sets up a encounters as well. The col- begin to shrink away with smoking, and with demen- thorough base of cases to They listened laborations they hold with the death of age. The gen- tia. help their discoveries – fel- eral population they’ve their family gives them the lowship does and factually to their mother. shared a lot of their oppor- The senior people consider significant brotherhood and helps spare lives and tunity with won’t not be bonds considerably more articulation which is basic broaden solid lives further. for life at that stage.

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Rosalita Sayoc Prospero was a career diplomat who dedicated her life in the service of our country. She joined her Creator on May 28, 2019 after having served the Filipinos here in Toronto as our Consul General since May 2015. A very kind person, she was well-loved by Toronto’s Filipino community. She will be missed. Rest in Peace our beloved ConGen

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Knights of Rizal-Canada Region Pursues New Initiatives

The Knights of Rizal, true to the Beside the established seasonal 6) Federal registration and / or in- ideals and teachings of Dr. Jose Ri- and regular Rizal-focused func- corporation with Service Canada; zal, the Philippine national hero, tions, among the 10 organization- 7) "Rizal Cup" in sponsorship or noticeably are in the vanguard al activities and actions considered partnership in community-based move and forward mode. Yes, that "first" in the KOR chronicles wor- basketball (sport) tournaments; is right. The Knights of Rizal - thy of mention are: 8) Sustained guidance and mentor- Canada Region under the sterling ing of new Chapter officers and stewardship of Regional Command- 1) Formation of KOR Chapters in members; er Joe Damasco, KGOR, together Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec, Ontario 9) Continuous development of of- with his ever supportive regional & and Western Canada; ficers or officers’ potentials for chapter officers and members , are 2) Partnership with Talakayan leadership transition; and pursuing new and strategic initia- Radyo Filipino, over once-a-month 10) Building and operation of an tives and proudly have made lauda- Saturday broadcasts with KOR re- official KOR Website. ble achievements within the frater- source persons on topics about Ri- nal organization and admirably, in zal's life, works, and writings; In a recent interview with Sir Joe, the Filipino Canadian communities 3) KAPARIZ Youth Council's free he promised and expressed assur- in Canada. Sir Joe Damasco, KGOR, regional Heritage Month -Filipino Movie ance that he is "fully determined commander of the Knights of Rizal Night, "Rizal, the Movie” , June 8, and always hopeful" that his For the past one-and-half years, the Canada Region 2019; "program of service and leader- Knights of Rizal with the visionary 4) Periodic seminars, workshops ship" is aimed at helping and con- leadership of Sir J. Damasco have ernance in 2018, amiable Sir Joe and fora on Rizal's biography, life, tributing continuously "his utmost proven to be on task and equally with the continued encouragement writings, travels, ideals, philoso- best in producing meaningful deserving of admiration and re- of the KOR officers and advisers, phies and teachings impacting Fili- achievements of the KOR-Canada spect for his numerous engage- is presently and has instituted pinos and nn-Filipinos alike; Region, its Chapters and member- ments meeting and working to- trailblazing initiatives and strate- 5) Regular site accommodation for ship, as well as attaining a wards notable transformation in gies worthy of emulation and inspi- special functions and meetings at "respectable place for the Knights the life and operation of the 26- ration within the 15 active Chap- Earl Bales Park Community Centre in the Canadian environment" for year old entity . ters across Canada. and Downsview Hub, both in North the present and the foreseeable Since assuming the mantle of gov- York, Toronto; future . (Tony A. San Juan)

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Phil and Onette Mendoza (above) were among the 2 million people who filled the streets of Toronto for the Raptors parade. Right photo show Leonard holding his NBA Finals MVP trophy. Below is a shot of Danny Green waving to the crowd. PHOTO BY Shellah Bustamante

Tony Mendoza must be having the best birthfday month ever. Game 6 of the NBA Finals was scheduled on his birthday (June 13) and we know the results. It was a historic win for the Raptors and the best birthday present to the celebrant. Also on this month, he attended the graduation ceremonies for 3 of his 4 children. Tony went ear- PHOTO BY Aurora Mendoza ly to secure a spot along the Raptors’ parade route. The early bird got the worm. Let Kawhi Enjoy Toronto, Mayor Tory and Superfan Bhatia urge fans and media

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Toronto Mayor John Tory held a news conference on Saturday to ask Raptors fans and the media for a fa- vor. Leave Kawhi Leonard alone and let him enjoy Toronto -- and enjoy it so much he wants to stay for good. Since the Raptors won the NBA title on June 13, Leonard's journey around Toronto has been chronicled Myles Mendoza, eldest son of proud on social media. He's been photo- parents, Nancy and Tony holds his hard- graphed running errands, eating in earned diploma. Congratulations!. restaurants and taking in a Toronto Blue Jays game. Tory was joined by Raptors' superfan Nav Bhatia at Saturday's news con- ference. "We are just trying to say to the fans, ‘Yes, we know you are very excited, you have reason to be excited but give him the space to eat where he wants to eat and shop where he wants to shop,'" Bhatia said. JUNE 24: Happy Birthday JOEL RECLA "If you see him say ‘Thank you' and move on and let him enjoy himself." Toronto graphic artist, Jazztin Torralba, is getting a lot of attention on his Simpsons- Leonard, acquired last summer by inspired characterization of Raptor players. Here is one on Leonard with all the the Raptors, can become a free agent attention he is getting. on June 30. Numerous reports have said Leonard wants to return to his tion. As of Saturday afternoon, it had ed the defending champion Golden native Southern California and is about 6,000 signatures. State Warriors in six games. It was the first championship for the Rap- likely to sign with the Los Angeles "If the voice of the fans should be tors, who joined the league in 1995. Clippers. heard, which it should, then the best Tory and Bhatia are making an effort way to do that, the Toronto way to do In the playoffs, Leonard averaged to show him how beloved he is in the that, is to sign this petition," Tory 30.5 points and 9.1 rebounds over city. said. 39.1 minutes in 24 games. In the reg- ular season, he averaged 26.6 points Nearly 6 million people live in the They, along with Paramount Fine and 7.3 rebounds in 34 minutes per Toronto metro area. Foods CEO Mohamad Fakih, have game. created a website, KawhiUShould- Leonard was named the MVP of the JUNE 19: Happy 36th Wedding Anniver- He turns 28 on June 29. Stay.com, where fans can sign a peti- NBA Finals, when the Raptors defeat- sary MARLENE & VIT HERNAL

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31st Annual Exhibition of the Philippine Artists Group of Canada (PAG)

“DECADE 4 BEGINS”

public can bid for the painting/s of Key Dates their choice. Opening Reception and Auction: Participating artists: Rolly Abarilla, Thursday, June 27, 2019, 6:00 PM. Teody Asuncion, Joyce Bondoc, Er- Exhibit Dates: June 24 to July 19, win Calianga, Frank Cruzet, Jhun 2019. Neilson Creative Art Centre’s Ciolo Diamante, Peter Duarte, Alex summer hours: Monday, Wednes- Gonzales, Gene Lopos, Romi C day and Friday, 9am to 4:30 pm; MananQuil, Rose Nagallo, Maridi Tuesday and Thursday, 9am to Nivera, Nerissa Pineda, Michelle 9:30 pm. 56 Neilson Drive, Eto- Chermaine Ramos, Frank Tonido bicoke. Gallery closed on weekends. and Nelia Tonido. Contact: Gene Lopos, President, Philippine Artists Group. Email: [email protected] ∎

The Philippine Artists Group of have garnered awards and most Canada (PAG) presents another have years, if not decades, of exper- collection of artworks starting June tise. Expect to see various subjects 24 to July 19, at the Neilson Crea- from traditional realism to modern tive Art Centre, 56 Neilson Drive, abstractions in different styles us- Etobicoke. This will be the group’s ing watercolours, oils, and acrylics, 31st Anniversary Annual Exhibi- etc. tion. The Opening Reception will be held Participating artists include well- on Thursday, June 27, at 6 PM. New known and emerging artists from feature this year is an Auction to be the Filipino-Canadian community, held during the Opening Reception, At a pre-Art show meeting, from left: Michelle Chermaine Ramos, Nerissa Pineda, each artist having passed PAG’s where approximately 14 paintings Nelia Tonido, Frank Tonido, Gene Lopos, Peter Duarte, Theresa Lumanlan, Frank strict membership screening. Many will be offered, and members of the Cruzet, Romi C. MananQuil, Jhun Ciola Diamante and Teddy Asuncion

The pretty candidates for Miss Q&A Canada poses with Mel Galeon of FV Foods.

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