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Filipino Star May 2010 Edition Volume XXVIIi, No. 5 May 2010 www.filipinostar.org Aquino elected RP president With the majority of votes across the country; one candidate for a cast in the May 10 national elections deputy mayoral seat was reportedly counted, Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, abducted, while gunfights between scion of the country's most beloved rivals broke out in a constituency in the political family, looks poised to win the country's insurgency-ravaged South. Philippine presidency by a landslide. Still, the polls are being hailed as His success, according to supporters, generally fair and well run, given the is a sign not only of the potency of the remoteness of and lack of Aquino name but of a popular infrastructure in many of the nation's yearning in this impoverished far-flung islands. Pre-election fears of archipelago nation for hope and better malfunctioning machines scuppering governance. the vote now seem overblown. This year's ballot — the first to Facing nine other presidential be automated — decided the winners candidates, Aquino claimed at least of more than 17,000 seats, from local 40% of the vote — leading his nearest city councils to the presidential palace competitor, former President and in Manila. As is expected in a country movie star Joseph Estrada, by an whose elections in the past have been unassailable margin of more than 5 marked by allegations of voter fraud as million votes. While neither he nor the well as widespread violence, polling Philippines' election commission have day this week didn't go without controversy. At least 12 people have See Page 4 Philippine Elections Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino, Jr. face leading all his opponents and will be proclaimed been killed in separate incidents the new president of the Philippines in a few days when Congress meets in June 2010. The CDN–NDG borough announces members of the 2010 Outstanding Citizen Awards jury Montréal, April 12, 2010 – The Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de- Grâce (CDN—NDG) borough is proud to announce the names of the jury for the 2010 Outstanding Citizen Awards. Contents Jury Chairman Editorial . p. 2 Victor Afriat Editor of the L'actualité Côte-des- Cooperative News . p. 3 Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce newspaper since 1988, Victor Afriat has Tourism . ..p.6 been involved in the development of the borough for 41 years. He is the Power of Cooperation. p.8 vice-president of the Association des gens d'affaires de Côte-des-Neiges and Ask The Video Guy . p.10 was one of the founding members of the Corporation de développement CDN-NDG Borough Council meets every first Monday of the month. Classified Ads . .. p. 21 économique communautaire CDN— NDG. Daughter of the late premier Daniel NDG. Johnson and sister of former premiers Philippine Cuisine . .p. 15 Jury Members Pierre-Marc and Daniel Johnson, Marie Élaine Éthier Johnson is the former registrar of Ville Coordinator of the Academy of Showbiz Gossip . p. 17-19 Marie Johnson Saint-Laurent. She also lives in CDN— See Page 4 Outstanding Citizen Political Opinions . p. 22 Baguhan ba kayo sa Canada? Wala pa kayong Credit History? Walang Problema! www.filipinostar.org 2 The North American Filipino Star MAY 2010 EDITORIAL Will Noynoy Aquino be a catalyst of change? Even before Senator Benigno where the rich becomes richer, and the Aquino is officially proclaimed as the poor becomes poorer. Consequently, new president, there have been a lot of many people have to leave in order to speculations about the future of the help their families improve their lives. An Philippines – will there be a real change international expert who has monitored of government for the people, by the the Philippines’ progress for the past 30 people, and of the people, or will it be years stated that the basics of success just a change in name only and more of in terms of human capital are present the same thing? but there is a lack of seriousness in the Perhaps, it is still too early to political leadership - institutions are know what kind of government Senator dominated by an uncaring wealthy Aquino is able to lead. Obviously, we class. Ironically, Senator Aquino comes cannot prejudge him on the basis of his from the same class. But it seems that record in Congress and in the Senate. his humility, and quiet demeanor His opponents have cited his lack of inspires his followers to believe that he political accomplishments in terms of has the qualities of a leader who will sponsoring bills as the basis for their promote social justice like his mother claim that Senator Aquino is who was known to be both religious and inexperienced and not qualified to be charitable. president.On the other hand, his Indeed, there are many supporters say that he is still clean, and indicators in favor of Senator Aquino’s clearly not too deeply immersed in ascendancy into the top post of the politics. By his own admission, Aquino land. Most important of all is that he has would not be running at all had it not a clear mandate from the people unlike been for the massive outpouring of the controversial election of President public grief and affection that followed Arroyo whose administration has now his mother’s death from cancer last become highly criticized for the alleged August. He says he now walks the same corruptions committed by her husband path first trod by his revered parents. and extra-judicial killings perpetrated “They made automatic in me the under her regime. preference to take up the cudgels for Senator Aquino’s personality those who have less in life, for the has been cited to be compatible with powerless,” he says. “Why should I veer the qualities that the Philippines needs away from their footprints?” at this time. An editorial writer points out From all accounts of what the qualities of those who preceded him Senator Aquino’s parents have done for but failed in their job: “History taught us the country, it seems easy to say that he that intellect and experience do not will bring the change that people have usually produced magic. For more than been yearning for especially since he 50 years, the Philippines saw almost all PRIME MINISTER July 6. vowed to clamp down on corruption, to qualities of a supposed ideal President. STEPHEN HARPER “Royal tours present a investigate the abuses of power and any There’s an intelligent lawyer, vigorously wonderful opportunity for allegation of wrong doing against the picked up by Filipinos, thinking he was ANNOUNCES Arroyo administration. However, it the “Moses” of the 20th century who Canadians to learn more about remains to be seen how he will go about could bring the Filipinos to the DESTINATIONS FOR our constitutional monarchy, one fulfilling this election promise. It is promised land but he went too far with THE 2010 ROYAL of the pillars upon which our alleged that President Arroyo did not his intelligence and ended up ruling the country is founded,” said Prime follow the constitution and went ahead country in terror and largely looted the TOUR OF CANADA Minister Harper. “They are an anyway to appoint her closest ally as economy for the next 20 years, leaving OTTAWA – Prime important part of our history, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court the people hemorrhaging in misery and Minister Stephen Harper today in order to protect herself against future oppression. Then there’s a fine traditions and institutions.” announced that Her Majesty legal suits. Like President Obama of the economist who is most experienced in This will be The Queen’s The Queen of Canada and His United States who inherited the the political scene, another version of 22nd official tour of Canada as problems of the Bush administration, the so-called intelligent and Royal Highness The Duke of The Queen of Canada. During Senator Aquino is also facing many accomplished but ended up dragging Edinburgh will visit five cities challenges that will require a great deal the country into messy controversies the Royal Tour, Her Majesty and of ingenuity to find their solutions. putting it into the shameful map of being and three provinces during their Unlike other politicians who one of the most corrupt nations in the tour of Canada from June 28 to See Page 9 Royal Tour usually spend most of their time in world, leaving the Philippines reeling in political maneuvering, Senator Aquino international humiliation.” Therefore, it is said to be always low-key, simple and is not a brilliant mind nor political savvy does not seek the lime-light. These that is needed to change things around traits endeared him to the people who but a kind heart and genuine desire to came to know him. He is considered to commit oneself to serve. Senator be without any political baggage. His Aquino did not run for president as his campaign was not financed by any personal choice but his answer to the business group, hence, he does not clamor of the people. This alone shows 5450 chemin de la Cote des Neiges Tel.: 514-485-7861 Fax: 514-485-3076 owe anyone. The people who his sincerity to serve - to finish the work Suite 511 E-Mail: [email protected] supported him did so out of love for his began by his parents and in doing so, Montreal, Quebec H3T 1Y6 Published by Filcan Publications, Inc. family and their complete faith in him. he may be expected to do what is right. They believe that he is the leader the The coming months will be a Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi country needs in order to improve the probationary period of a new president Chief Editor & Publisher lives of the poor.
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