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BY WAVES NEWS STAFF were curtailed. So many busi- ness closures. Unfortunately Are we there yet? Indeed, this for some, their jobs were cut. Covid-19 pandemic has really Not much to do, some of us tested our patience for over end up as couch potatoes, 15 months. monitoring daily covid-19 news on TV. By the time this article is read, Ontarians have reached the Realizing that Canadians were beginning of the end to this suffering, our government was unwanted long and dark ride. quick in responding to the needs of its otherwise helpless July 16 a 12:01am is when people. New income relief, Ontario enters Step 3 of the through CERB, CRB and other reopening plan, 5 days ahead government initiatives. was of original schedule. made immediately available. Indeed, a sigh of relief. What we have gone through. We are so thankful to our frontline health care heroes. To make everyone else From the onset of the pan- breathe easier, most of us did demic, they were at the fore- not do much. We stayed front of providing care for the home. We did not go out sick and making them breathe much except to get essential easier. For a long haul, Covid needs. We wore masks. We case numbers were fast in- washed our hands more often. In-person activities and travel (Continued on page8 )

Canada to contribute to global vaccine PM Trudeau urges Fil-Cans distribution efforts, will match donations to UNICEF’s vaccine fundraising campaign to run for public office Page 4

Rowena Papasin spaghetti stuff don't quite Ontario Tribute to Filipinos understand but the mango Ontario Casinos get Rizal Monument to Prime Minister Justin Tru- pie and everything else was OK to re-open as rise in Alberta; deau led a group of Canadi- just amazing,” said Tru- Covid cases wane Brampton an ministers who virtually deau. celebrated the culmination unveils Rizal Park of Filipino Heritage Month. Trudeau also thanked Fili- Page 3 Page 5 pino frontline workers for Trudeau told Filipino Cana- helping Canada get through Philippines Sports dian television personality Justin Trudeau. PHILIPPINE the pandemic. He also Melissa Grelo that he loves STAR/ KRIZ JOHN ROSALES PHOTO stressed that Filipinos Philippine Pacquiao vs Spence: chicken adobo which his shine not just in healthcare Population soars The fight is on wife, Sophie, has learned to but in other fields as well. to 109 million August 21 cook. But he is on the fence “I got to go to Jolibee, both in Manila, but especially in about Jollibee spaghetti. (Continued on page4 ) Winnipeg and, and that Page 6 Page 16 Canada names Inuit rights advocate Mary Simon as first indigenous governor general

The Prime Minister, Justin will be Canada’s 30th Gov- various senior leadership Trudeau, on Tuesday (July ernor General since Con- positions, including Presi- 6, 2021) announced that federation, and the 13th dent of Makivik Corpora- on his recommendation, Governor General appoint- tion, where she helped to Her Majesty Queen Eliza- ed by Her Majesty during protect and promote Inuit beth II has approved the her 69 years on the throne. rights through the imple- appointment of Mary Si- mentation of the James Bay Throughout her distin- mon as the next Governor and Northern Quebec guished career, Ms. Simon General of Canada. Agreement. She also has been a tireless advo- served two terms as Presi- As Governor General, Ms. cate for Inuit rights and dent of the Inuit Circumpo- Simon will be the repre- culture, and the rights of all lar Conference, now known sentative of Her Majesty Indigenous peoples. Over HISTORIC. Mary Simon is the first indigenous person to as- as the Inuit Circumpolar The Queen in Canada. She four decades, she has held sume the role of Governor General of Canada. (Continued on page3 ) Page 2 July 2021 Filipinos Making WAV ES

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Steve Bittenbender Great Canadian CEO: Staff Displayed “Resilience” After Ontario leaders changed course on Friday, The Great Canadian venues Great Canadian Gaming that will reopen this Friday Corp. announced on Mon- are: Casino Woodbine, day it will take the neces- Great Blue Heron Casino, sary action to reopen 11 of Casino Ajax, Elements Casi- their casinos in Canada’s no Mohawk, Elements Casi- most populous province no Flamboro, Elements Ca- this Friday. sino Brantford, Elements Casino Grand Rivers, Shore- This Friday, July 16, is the lines Casino Belleville, new date that Ontario will Shorelines Casino Peterbor- enter into Step Three of its ough, Shorelines Casino COVID Reopening Plan. Pre- Thousand Islands, and viously, officials had said Shorelines Slots at Ka- that the province wouldn’t wartha Downs. enter that phase until at least 21 days after entering Casino Woodbine in Toronto is one of 11 Ontario-based casinos owned by Great Canadian Gam- Great Canadian Interim CEO Step Two, which the prov- ing Corp. that will reopen Friday after officials in the province moved up the start date to start Terrance Doyle said in a ince entered on July 1. Step Three of the reopening process. (Image: OneToronto.com) statement that the company is prepared to have thou- Ontario Premier Doug Ford benchmarks necessary to For casinos, that means end of this week. sands of workers return to said last Friday, July 9, that enter the next phase. they will be able to open at their jobs. the province surpassed the 50 percent capacity by the The expedited reopening date comes after represent- I want to thank our entire atives from the Canadian team for their resilience Mississauga ranked among Gaming Association, nation- and patience the last 17 al tourism and hospitality months, and I look forward the most intelligent officials, and Ontario mu- to working with our team nicipal leaders, called for and welcoming our guests communities in the world the province to reopen casi- back to our Ontario proper- nos and other tourist at- ties,” Doyle said. “As we tractions. move into the current stage Vincent Plana using a cloud-based system of the provincial plan to to provide cities with easier Casinos in Ontario were The Intelligent Community reopen the economy, I’m access to the government, among the last gaming facil- Forum (ICF) recently eager to continue working as well as a Digital Main ities left closed in the coun- named its Top7 Intelligent with key stakeholders on Street program that helps try. Some, such as Caesars Communities of 2021. The the next phase of reopening small businesses create an Windsor and two casinos in ICF is a global think tank when it is deemed safe to online presence. Niagara, closed at the onset network that connects hun- do so.” of the pandemic in March dreds of cities and regions ICF also noted the city’s 2020 and have remained for collaboration on eco- Building Skilled Talent To- In Monday’s release, Great that way since. Canadian added that the nomic development and gether program, which pro- Pickering Casino Resort will information. vides training for second- For most of 2021, while US open its gaming floor in the ary and post-secondary casinos enjoyed a strong “The Top7 represent mod- near future. Before the pan- students, specifically in- reopening – even at re- els of economic and social demic, it was slated to open demand skills by local em- duced capacities due to transformation in the 21st in April 2020. While compa- ployers. COVID social distancing century,” the Forum says. ny officials said the casino guidelines – their Canadian “They are not the most ad- The Absolute Towers on Huron- will open in the short term, tario St. and Burnhamthorpe Rd. Mississauga is one of three counterparts for the most vanced technology centres, the rest of the resort’s were fondly called the "Marilyn Canadian finalists, with part remained closed as the the most wired cities, or Monroe" towers for their voluptu- Winnipeg, Manitoba, and amenities open next year. ous structures and awarded the provinces did not have the the fastest growing econo- Langley, British Columbia prize of Best Tall Buildings in the same access to vaccines Great Canadian owns 14 mies in the world.” Americas in 2012. (Photo by cracking the list. early in the year. That led to properties in Ontario. Two Waves) a prolonged wave of cases “Instead, each exemplifies The ICF’s Top7 of 2021 are of those are harness tracks. best practices in broadband that taxed hospitals and The seven highest-ranking as follows, in alphabetical other health resources. (Continued on page4 ) deployment and use, work- candidates are then placed order: force development, innova- on the shortlist. creation of the Arctic Coun- tion, digital inclusion, and Canada names Binh Duong Smart City, cil. She is also the founder advocacy that offers les- This year, Mississauga Vietnam Mary Simon as of the Arctic Children and sons to regions, cities, cracked the ICF’s Top7 of Governor General Youth Foundation, and has towns, and villages around Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil 2021 due to its standing as served as the Ambassador the world.” a business and technology (Continued from page1 ) of Canada to Denmark. centre. Langley Township, British In order to be chosen, each Columbia, Canada The selection was informed Council, and as President of community completes a “That has made it an at- through the advice of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. detailed questionnaire tractive market for Mississauga, Ontario, Advisory Group on the Se- based on community indi- [internet service provid- Canada As the first Canadian Am- lection of the Next Gover- cators and an annual ers]. The city encourages bassador for Circumpolar nor General. The group was Moscow, Russia theme. A team of academic expansion with a stream- Affairs, Ms. Simon played a mandated to deliberate and analysts then reviews the lined online system for the Townsville, Queensland, leading role in strengthen- submit a shortlist of out- questionnaires from each trenching and installation Australia ing the ties between the standing Canadians for the city or community, then permits that ISPs need.” people of the Arctic regions Prime Minister’s considera- scores them and produces Winnipeg, Manitoba, nationally and internation- tion to fill the office. ∎ a ranking of all candidates. Some examples of this were Canada (dailyhive.com) ally, including through the

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Canada announces new contribu- What sets Canada tion to global vaccination efforts apart from other and launch of matching fund with UNICEF Canada nations on Earth? For Canada day, Canadians from coast to coast to coast were surveyed on what makes Canada different from A fully funded matching the other countries. Here are some of the responses: fund campaign would cover the vaccination costs of ap- proximately 4 million peo- “I love the respect every- nate.” (Yellowknife NT) ple. Funds will enable body has for each other, “Wherever you go, people UNICEF to cover the per- and the beautiful parks…I respect us. We are one of person cost to transport like the safety a lot and we the friendliest nations in vaccines to destination have a great govern- the world, y’know. What countries, keep vaccines ment,” (Oakville ON) sets us apart is our camara- viable by protecting the “Well, I think we have more derie and our pride for the cold chain during the jour- freedom than a lot of peo- country and how we re- ney, and training health ple do. My father fought in spect our land and respect care workers to effectively the First World War. He the people living on administer the vaccines was from Sweden and he it” (Winnipeg MB) and safely dispose of nee- UNICEF Canada (CNW Group/Canadian Unicef Committee) said there wasn’t another dles and waste. country in the world like “I think the freedom, pro- it.” (Oakville ON) tection, and a heck of a uni- Vaccinating the world nism that is serving as the UNICEF International is a versal healthcare sys- against COVID-19 is our platform to share doses via key procurement and deliv- “It’s the health care. Do you tem” (Winnipeg MB) ery partner for COVAX – best chance of ending this COVAX. This contribution know it’s free here? So, we pandemic. The government is possible because of the the vaccine pillar of the Ac- are very fortu- and Canadians can make a government’s proactive cess to COVID-19 Tools (Continued on page6 ) difference together by help- approach to secure a sup- (ACT) Accelerator – and, ing to ensure that life- ply of COVID-19 vaccine collectively, these organiza- Trudeau urges saving COVID-19 vaccines doses, meeting Canada’s tions are undertaking the FilCans to run for reach people in developing needs. world’s largest vaccine pro- countries, humanitarian curement and supply oper- public office and conflict situations. The Ministers also an- ation in human history. The nounced that the Govern- sharing of additional doses, The Honourable Karina ment of Canada will match, alongside contributions to (Continued from page1 ) Gould, Minister of Interna- dollar for dollar, donations UNICEF Canada’s fundrais- tional Development, and made by individual Canadi- ing campaign will support the Honourable Anita ans to UNICEF Canada’s these efforts and ensure He also noted the lack of Anand, Minister of Public COVID-19 vaccination that no vaccine dose goes Filipino representatives in Dr. Rey Pagtakhan represented his Winnipeg Services and Procurement, fundraising campaign, up to waste. Canadian politics and said constituents at the House of today announced that the to a maximum of $10 mil- it’s time that their voices Commons from 1988 to 2004. Government of Canada will lion. Today’s announcement are heard. donate an additional 17.7 builds on Canada’s global million doses of the Astra- The matching fund cam- efforts to fight COVID-19 “If not now, then in the “We need a seat in the table Zeneca vaccine, procured paign, called “Give A Vax,” around the world. Since the coming years, some strong to be able to have our con- by Canada with an advance will run to September 6, start of this crisis, the Gov- young Filipino Canadians cerns raised at the highest purchase agreement, to the 2021. Canadians who want ernment of Canada has stepping up and saying you level,” Austria said. COVID-19 Vaccine Global to donate to UNICEF Cana- committed more than $2.5 know what, it's time my Access Facility (COVAX). da’s fundraising campaign billion to support the global voice got heard, I want to Paul Jonathan Saguil, one of can do so by going to response to COVID-19. ∎ be part of this, and we will the founders of the Filipino The doses will be managed www.unicef.ca/giveavax welcome you with open Canadian Political Associa- by the newly-funded CO- or by texting VACCINES to arms,” he said. tion, said he’s willing to rise VAX Dose Sharing mecha- 45678 to donate $10. to the challenge. Dr. Rey Pagtakhan, the only Filipino ever to be elected A successful lawyer and Ontario casinos get Brunswick, and Nova Sco- future. to parliament and ever to financial crimes expert, Sa- OK to open this tia. be a cabinet minister, also guil hopes to be elected as Those two casinos employ lamented the lack of a Fili- an MP in Ontario. Friday Windsor, Niagara Casinos more than 4,000 people, pino voice in parliament. Planning Reopening Burns said in a press con- “The time has come to end (Continued from page3 ) ference last week. Pagtakhan was a member this 17-year drought, and I Great Canadian isn’t the of parliament representing hope that I will be on the Georgian Downs is already only casino operator in the Caesars Windsor, which Winnipeg North—St. Paul. ballot in the next federal open and holding races, province. operates across from De- election, and I hope I will “In the 17 years since I left even though the bettors troit, plans to make their be able to represent the Casino Niagara, which Parliament, there has not and spectators aren’t al- reopening announcement Filipino Canadian commu- along with Fallsview Casi- been a Filipino-Canadian in lowed to watch races at the as early as Tuesday. nity here in Ontario,” he no Resort is owned by the the Parliament of Canada Innisfill track. Flamboro said. Ontario Lottery and Gam- Those three southern casi- and in government. I want Downs will resume live ing Corp. and operated by nos, which sit directly to see this trend reversed,” Saguil has also been men- racing in September, but Mohegan Gaming and En- across the US border, at- said Pagtakhan. toring young Filipino Cana- for now, the Dundas venue tertainment, tweeted Sun- tract more than 12 million dians and recruiting Filipi- remains closed as well. day that the two properties visitors annually, Burns Consul General Maria An- nos to serve in boards and drelita Austria of the Phil- The company also owns “are reviewing the require- said last week. About 25 community organizations ippine Consulate in Van- and operates casinos in ments” and will announce a percent come from outside as a way of building a pipe- couver also echoed the British Columbia, New reopening date in the near Ontario. (casino.org) line in the future. - ABS-CBN same sentiment. News

July 2021 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 5 WAVES NEWS—FILIPINO HERITAGE 10-ft high Rizal Monument City officials unveil set to rise in Alberta Dr. Jose P. Rizal Park in Brampton

In honour of Philippine In- recognition of the contribu- dependence Day and Filipi- tion of Filipinos,” she said. no Heritage Month, Mayor Patrick Brown and Counci- The motion was brought Philippine Consul General to Calgary Zaldy Patron (center), Airdrie City Mayor Peter Brown lor Rowena Santos un- forward in 2019 as re- (L) and Filipino in Airdrie Association President Jun Martin (R) during the groundbreaking veiled the City’s park re- quested by the Filipino ceremony of the Rizal Monument at the Nose Creek Regional Park in Airdrie, Alberta, Cana- naming dedicated to Dr. Community through the da on June 19, 2021. (PCG Calgary) Jose Rizal, one of the great- Canadian chapter of the est heroes of the Philip- Knights of Rizal, an order By Roy Mabasa Mayor Brown referred to the Me Tangere and El Filibus- pines established to honour and Rizal Monument as an amaz- terismo – he exposed the uphold the ideals of the na- ing way of recognizing the tyranny, injustice, and cor- A 10-foot tall monument of “The Filipino community is tional hero. Philippine national hero and ruption suffered by the Fili- Philippine national hero Dr. one of the fastest growing the Filipino community in pinos under their Spanish Jose P. Rizal will soon be communities in Peel Re- Rizal, a Filipino writer and Airdrie, which would also colonizers. These novels lat- installed at the Nose Creek gion,” said Santos, the first nationalist, led the revolu- highlight the city’s diversity er inspired the Philippine Regional Park in Airdrie, tion against colonial Span- and inclusivity. Revolution that started in elected city official of Filipi- Alberta, Canada. August 1896, which, in turn, no descent. ish rule and fought for Phil- In September 2020, the Phil- ippine independence until This was learned after Phil- led to the proclamation of ippine Consulate formed a “Commemorating Dr. Jose his execution in 1896. ippine Consul General to the Philippine Independence seven-man team and started Rizal with a park such as Calgary Zaldy Patron, to- on June 12, 1898. meeting to discuss the im- Brampton’s Filipino com- gether with Airdrie City this brings tremendous plementation of the Rizal “It is just fitting that the munity, with more than Mayor Peter Brown and Fili- pride and connection with- Monument project in part- Province of Alberta, which pino Airdrie Association in a community who now 20,000 residents, is one of nership with the Airdrie City hosts 175,000 Filipinos, the (FAA) President Jun Martin, call Brampton home. It is a the fastest growing com- Council and the FAA. second-largest Filipino com- led the ground-breaking cer- historic reminder and munities in Peel Region. ∎ munity in Canada, should emony of the Rizal Monu- In his remarks during the have its own Rizal Monu- ment during the 160th birth monument’s groundbreak- ment that will be a source of anniversary of Rizal on June ing rites, Patron honored pride for all Filipinos in the 19, 2021. Rizal who was born in Ca- province. The Rizal Monu- lamba, Laguna on June 19, Patron said the three-foot ment is also the PCG’s hum- 1861. He recalled that Rizal Rizal bust that will form part ble way of promoting the was an ophthalmologist, of the ten-foot monument in Philippine heritage in the novelist, poet, sculptor, Airdrie is now being sculpt- province and in Canada,” painter, and fencer. He not- ed in the Philippines by re- Patron added. ed Dr. Rizal’s extraordinary nowned Filipino sculptor character including his flu- Once installed, the Rizal and visual artist Toym Imao. ency in 22 languages. Monument would be the The monument is expected first in Alberta and Western for completion in October In Rizal’s two novels – Noli Canada. - Manila Bulletin 2021. July 4, 1946: The day Filipinos gained freedom from US as RP

The Flag of the United Stages of the Philippines, published by Lewis A special provision in the 1935 America is lowered while the Flag E. Gleeck Jr. and New Day Publish- Philippine Constitution (Article of the Philippines was raised dur- ers (Quezon City) in 1998, "the XVIII), entitled "The Common- ing the Independence Day cere- American regime in the Philippines wealth and the Republic," stated: monies on July 4, 1946. actually endured somewhat less than 48 years, and the period dur- "The government established by ing which it could be accurately this Constitution shall be known as By Severino Samonte described as a typical colonial re- the Commonwealth of the Philip- gime lasted only 15 of these years." pines. Upon the final and complete MANILA – On this day and month withdrawal of the sovereignty of in 1946, or exactly 75 years ago, During the American occupation of the United States and the procla- the Filipino people got their long- the Philippines (1898-1946), the mation of Philippine independence, desired independence from the Filipinos were governed by the the Commonwealth of the Philip- United States of America and since Commonwealth of the Philippines pines shall thenceforth be known then officially became the Republic (since Nov. 15, 1935) and earlier as the Republic of the Philippines." of the Philippines or RP. by the Government of the Philip- pine Islands or P.I., both under the Meanwhile, the Philippine Almanac According to the book "The Ameri- Americans. (Continued on page7 ) can Half-Century (1898-1946)" in

Page 6 July 2021 Filipinos Making WAV ES WAVES NEWS—PHILIPPINES Philippine Gov’t procured Philippine population 89 million vaccines soars to 109 million

Commuters head to relocated bus loading and unloading areas along Agham Road in Quezon City on October 15, 2020. (Photo by Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News)

By PIA RANADA Together, these three re- gions account for 38.6% of

the country's population. NEW ARRIVAL. An airport staff gives a hand signal to the forklift driver as crates containing Calabarzon is officially the most populated region in Sputnik V vaccines are offloaded at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 on Satur- Calabarzon is also the re- the country, followed by day night (July 10, 2021). A Korean Air flight brought the government-procured 37,800 doses, gion that saw the biggest to add to the 132,200 doses that arrived on Friday. (PNA photo by Robert Oswald P. Alfiler) Metro Manila, according to population growth since the 2020 Census of Popula- 2015, gaining 1,780,268 tion and Housing more persons. By Keith A. Calayag more than 2 million from Dizon said. The Philippines has a total bilateral donations while In terms of population THE government has so far "Kasi kailangan po, tulung- population of 109,035,343, the rest were initial deliv- growth rate, however, the procured 89 million Covid- tulong tayo para maba- according to the 2020 Cen- eries of local government Bangsamoro Autonomous 19 vaccines, costing $1 bil- kunahan hindi lang iyong sus of Population and and private sector- Region in Muslim Minda- lion, Palace spokesman buong NCR kung hindi pati Housing, which was de- procured doses, according nao saw the biggest annual Harry Roque Jr. said on iyong mga kapitbahay na clared official by President to the latest data provided increase – 3.26% from Monday. probinsiya natin tulad ng Rodrigo Duterte through by the NTF Against Covid- 2015 to 2020. The lowest Bulacan, ng Cavite, Laguna, Proclamation No. 1179 on 19. annual population growth In a press briefing, Roque Rizal, pati Pampanga Tuesday, July 6. rate was observed in East- said the government paid Dizon appealed to local (Because we have to help ern Visayas, which was at $400 million of the $1 bil- government units to con- each other not just in vac- The presidential issuance, 0.50%. lion through the national tinue their vaccination cinating people in the NCR released to media on budget and multilateral Wednesday, July 7, updates drive even after their tar- [National Capital Region] The three least populated financial institutions. the country's population, get population has been but also those from neigh- regions are Cordillera Ad- which was last captured by reached so that the country boring provinces including ministrative Region As of July 11, the country the 2015 Census of Popula- could reach herd immunity Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, (1,797,660), Region XIII or had administered 13.2 mil- the soonest possible time. Rizal and Pampanga)," he tion. lion doses of Covid-19 vac- Caraga (2,804,788), and added. Mimaropa (3,228,558). cines to priority sectors He made the appeal after It represents the total num- including health workers, ber of persons living in the San Juan City reported that Govt confident PH econo- National Statistician Dennis individuals with comorbid- country as of 12:01 am on 100 percent of its target my can fully reopen with Mapa said the PSA had to ities and economic frontlin- May 1, 2020. It also in- population already re- 50% of population vac- contend with the COVID-19 ers, according to National cludes Filipinos in Philip- ceived their first dose of cinated pandemic as a challenge to Task Force Against Covid- pine embassies, consulates, Covid-19 vaccine. its completion of the 2020 19 Deputy Chief Imple- Zamora said the local gov- and missions abroad, ac- census. Lockdowns that menter Vivencio "Vince" "Kami ay nakikiusap kay ernment of San Juan "will cording to the Philippine started in March that year Dizon. [San Juan City] Mayor Fran- be more than willing to Statistics Authority. greatly affected many gov- cis [Zamora] at sa lahat ng help other cities." ernment programs. As of July 9, the Philippines mga mayor na kapag nata- By how much did popula- has received 20,607,570 "Once we have vaccinated tion grow? pos po ang target ay huwag "In light of the [COVID-19] doses of Covid-19 vaccines our entire target popula- titigil magbakuna (We ap- pandemic, the PSA has from different manufactur- tion and eventually our en- Since 2015, the population peal to [San Juan City] proudly overcome unprec- ers. tire qualified population, grew by 8,053,906. This Mayor Francis [Zamora] edented challenges to col- we can help other cities for puts the annual population and to all mayors not to lect and produce More than 10.4 million stop vaccinating the public as long, sirs, you have to growth rate at 1.63%, low- doses were government- er than the rate from 2010 even after you are already provide us with the vac- high-quality data that are procured, 7 million came to 2015 which was at finished with inoculating cines to vaccinate them," critical in decision-making from the Covax Facility, 1.72%. your target population)," he said. (manilatimes.net)∎ for good governance, devel- The most populated region opment planning, risk re- duction and crisis re- best country in the world. “The people here are so in the country is Region IV- What sets Canada sponse, social welfare pro- apart from other Safety, and peace. I came kind. They are friendly. A (Calabarzon), with from Somalia, so here, I’m They understand human 16,195,042 people living grams, and business mar- ket analyses, among oth- nations on earth? peace, and good life. plight, and human beings. there as of 2020. Metro Ma- (Montreal QC) So it’s great to be in Canada nila comes in second with a ers," said Mapa. (Continued from page4 ) and love Canada (Halifax population of 13,484,462 The 2020 Census of Popu- “Canada has a lot of oppor- NS)  while Region III (Central lation and Housing is the “I will say honestly, the tunity.” (Halifax NS) Luzon) is the third most 15th Census of Population populated region with since 1903. It is also the 7th 12,422,172. Census of Housing since Proud to be Canadian that year. – Rappler.com

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Tokyo archbishop asks Olympic July 4, 1946: The while McNutt lowered the day Filipinos American flag. athletes not to visit Catholic gained freedom From 1946 onward, the from the U.S. country celebrated its Free- churches during games dom Day from the US every July 4, until President Di- (Continued from page5 ) By Courtney Mares sporting events to curb the osdado P. Macapagal decid- spread of COVID-19. ed in 1962 to move the date The Catholic archbishop of 1998 Centennial Edition, of the celebration to June Tokyo has asked visiting Under the city’s fourth state published by the Children's 12, the day in 1898 when Olympic athletes and coach- of emergency since the out- Communication Center and Philippine Revolutionary es to refrain from attending break of the pandemic, the Filway Marketing Inc., said Gen. Emilio F. Aguinaldo local Catholic churches to Tokyo archdiocese is re- proclaimed Philippine In- prevent the spread of COVID that newly-installed Presi- stricting the number of peo- dependence from Spain in -19. dent Manuel A. Roxas and ple who can be inside a then US High Commission- his mansion in Kawit, Cavi- church at one time while Archbishop Tarcisio Isao er to the Philippines Paul V. te. Such a declaration, how- maintaining social distance Kikuchi said on July 12 that McNutt, on behalf of US ever, did not receive the and has asked Catholics to the Tokyo archdiocese had President Harry S. Truman, desired recognition from only attend their local par- made a “commitment that signed the proclamation of the US and other countries. ishes. we will not be infected nor Philippine Independence in Macapagal signed Procla- will we allow others to be “The parish will keep a rec- ceremonies held on July 4, infected.” 1946 at the Luneta grand- mation No. 28 effecting the ord of those who participat- change in the celebration, ed in the Holy Mass in order stand, now Rizal Park, in As a part of this commit- saying: "The change was to respond to the request of Manila. ment, the archbishop has said. justified by the successful the public health depart- asked that all those coming celebration in 1962. At ment in the event of a con- The Gleeck-New Day Pub- to the Tokyo metropolitan “However, we have decided firmed case of COVID-19 lishers' book said McNutt least one million people area during the Olympic to cancel all plans and thus, infection,” according to the read the proclamation, con- attended, whereas in previ- Games and Paralympic will not take any special in- measures posted on the cluding with Truman's ous celebrations on July 4, Games this summer “refrain volvement in the Olympics statement: "A nation is only from two to three hun- and Paralympics.” archdiocese’s website. from visiting churches.” born. Long live the Repub- dred thousand came." A dispensation from the ob- lic of the Philippines. May “The Tokyo archdiocese had The city of Tokyo has al- ligation to attend Sunday God bless and prosper the In 1964, the Philippine originally been considering ready enforced a state of Masses is still in place in the Congress enacted Republic preparations so that each emergency two weeks ahead Philippine people and keep Tokyo archdiocese, which Act No. 4166 formally des- parish may be able to ad- of the Olympic Games, which them safe and free!" serves around 100,000 Cath- ignating June 12 as the dress the spiritual needs of are scheduled to begin on olics out of a total popula- During the same occasion, country's Independence the many people who would July 23. tion of almost 20 million. Day. (PNA) come to Japan for this inter- the Philippine flag was raised by Roxas on the pole, national event,” Kikuchi Spectators have also been (Continued on page8 ) banned from the Olympic

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ing the press conference that people for seated events A breath of fresh things could progress even (whichever is less). air as Ontario faster, especially once 80 per opens cent of people over 12 are • For outdoors, capacity is partially vaccinated. limited to 75 per cent or a (Continued from page1 ) maximum limit of 5,000 It's key to note that face cov- people for unseated creasing, and so were the erings will continue to be re- events (whichever is death counts. It was stressful quired for indoor public set- less); and up to 75 per and hard for the families who tings in Ontario under Step 3 cent capacity outdoors or were not present when a due to threats posed by the a maximum of 15,000 loved one passes. Or for fami- Delta variant and other people for events with lies and friends who can not strains of concern. fixed seating (whichever even pay their last respects. is less). For sure, we missed other Below, per the province, is important life events such as what will change as we enter Shopping and retail weddings and the list can be into the next step of the endless. But for now, it is roadmap: • Essential and non- time put much of these behind essential retail with with us. Still, we celebrate this Bars, restaurants and night- capacity limited to the Step 3 reopening with caution clubs number of people that can and vigilance. maintain a physical dis- • Indoor dining permitted tance of two metres. New beginnings with no limits on the number of patrons per Personal care services Thanks to our continuing ef- table with physical dis- forts to beat the pesky Covid- tancing and other re- • Personal care services, 19 virus. Getting 2 doses of strictions still in effect. including services requir- Covid-19 vaccines have been ing the removal of a face proven to be the turning • Indoor food or drink es- covering, with capacity point. tablishments where limited to the number of dance facilities are pro- people that can maintain As of this writing, 78.9% of vided, including night- a physical distance of two eligible Canadians (12 years clubs and restobars, per- metres. and up) have at least one dose mitted up to 25 per cent while 52.23% are fully vac- capacity or up to a maxi- Social gatherings cinated. Thanks to the aggres- mum limit of 250 people sive efforts of the government (whichever is less). • Outdoor social gatherings to inject vaccines to people’s and organized public arms. Gyms and spectator sports events with up to 100 people with limited ex- Ontario’s Step 3 reopen- • Indoor sports and recrea- ceptions. ing plan. tional fitness facilities to open subject to a maxi- • Indoor social gatherings "With key public health and mum 50 per cent capacity and organized public Tokyo archbishop ters. healthcare indicators continu- of the indoor space. events with up to 25 peo- ing to improve and the prov- ple. asks Olympic “We all know that the vac- incewide vaccination rate sur- • Capacity for indoor spec- athletes not to cination program is pro- passing the targets outlined in tators is 50 per cent of the Other services visit church gressing,” Kikuchi said. the province's Roadmap to usual seating capacity or Reopen, in consultation with 1,000 people, whichever • Indoor religious services, “I myself have been vac- the Chief Medical Officer of is less. rites or ceremonies, in- (Continued from page7 ) cinated, as well as the Holy Health, the Ontario govern- cluding wedding services • Capacity for outdoor Father. But we basically ment is moving the province and funeral services per- have to decide for ourselves into Step 3 of the Roadmap to spectators is 75 per cent As of July 13, the local gov- mitted with physical dis- concerning this matter. In Reopen at 12:01 a.m. on Fri- of the usual seating capac- tancing. ernment reports that there day, July 16, 2021,"said the ity or 15,000 people, are 1,986 people hospital- addition, we are not consid- Premier's Office in a release whichever is less. • Indoor meeting and event ized with COVID-19 in the ering the idea of making it a issued by the provincial gov- spaces permitted to oper- Tokyo metropolitan area, criterion, that is whether ernment last week. Museums and attractions ate with physical distanc- which has a population of one is vaccinated or not, for ing and other restrictions over 36 million people. allowing participation in the The threshold to enter Step • Museums, galleries, his- still in effect and capacity Holy Mass.” 3of the roadmap was to see 70 toric sites, aquariums, limited to not exceed 50 Of those hospitalized, 58 to 80 per cent of Ontarians 18 zoos, landmarks, botani- per cent capacity or 1,000 people have severe symp- The guidance on church vis- cal gardens, science cen- and older partially vaccinated, people, (whichever is toms, according to the To- its for visitors will remain in and at least 25 per cent fully tres, casinos/bingo halls, less). kyo metropolitan govern- place for the Paralympic vaccinated. amusement parks, fairs Games, which are scheduled and rural exhibitions, fes- ment. A total of 2,258 peo- • Real estate open houses to take place in the Tokyo Though we well surpassed tivals, with capacity lim- ple have died in Tokyo of with capacity limited to metropolitan area from those targets as a province a ited to not exceed 50 per COVID-19 since the first the number of people that Aug. 24 to Sept. 5. few weeks ago, the govern- cent capacity indoors and can maintain a physical outbreak of the novel coro- ment continues its push to get 75 per cent capacity out- navirus in Wuhan, China, in distance of two metres. “Let us keep in mind that it all Ontarians vaccinated. doors. 2019. is an important duty for us We all worked hard to get to As with previous stages, the Concert venues and cinemas this point and vaccines remain An estimated 28% of the to protect not only our own entire province is scheduled our ticket out of the pandem- Japanese population has lives but also to protect all to remain in Step 3 of the • Concert venues, cinemas, ic. For those who haven’t received at least one shot of those who have received roadmap for at least 21 days and theatres permitted to booked your appointment yet, a COVID-19 vaccine as of God’s gift of life,” the arch- — though Chief Medical Of- operate at up to 50 per please do so today. ∎ July 13, according to Reu- bishop said. CNA ficer of Health Dr. Kieran cent capacity indoors or a Moore did acknowledge dur- maximum limit of 1,000

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July 2021 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 9 FILIPINOS MAKING FILIPINOS PROUD For her pandemic food program, Pinay wins prestigious global award named after Princess Diana

Sometime in July last year, special because it took place BBC World turned the spot- just a few days before the late light on a 24-year old Filipina Princess’s 60th birthday. Her who, in the thick of the global son, Prince Harry, Duke of Sus- health crisis, raised funds to sex, made a special appear- organize a food program that ance to deliver a message to at one point was able to dis- the awardees, thanking them tribute over 200,000 bags of for being invaluable assets to food and relief to tens of thou- their community. Diana was sands of her kababayans in known as a great philanthro- Cainta, including those who pist and social worker who lost their jobs because of the showed up for people suffer- pandemic. ing from AIDS and hunger, even those in the midst of war. Fast forward to almost a year The Diana Award recipients later and that young lady is are seen as the ones who are among the 400 inspiring continuing her legacy. young people of the world picked to receive The Diana Shawntel, a former badminton Award 2021. “I am blown Lady Eagle, was singled out for away,” Shawntel Nicole Mar- her work in the One Cainta tinez Nieto told ANCX when Food Program and the Society asked how she felt about being of Sustainability Practitioners given the honor. She was nom- Shawntel Nicole Martinez Nieto is among the 400 inspiring young people of the world picked also in Cainta. inated for the award by her to receive The Diana Award 2021. The BBC recognized her efforts last year for sending food colleagues under the Global to thousands of her jobless kababayans. “I received my Diana Award Changemakers Association for my work supporting com- and the Dalai Lama Fellow- and so, so much humility.” prestigious accolade a young unteers, fundraisers and activ- munities and frontliners ship, two organizations that person can achieve for their ists creating a positive change throughout the pandemic and trained her the past few years. The Diana Award recipients social action or humanitarian in their lives and the lives of for working with the academe, “My heart is full. I'm filled with are seen as the ones who are work globally,” according to others around them, embody- with corporations, and with gratitude for the recognition continuing Princess Diana's past awardee Dan Lawes, co- ing Diana’s qualities of the public towards elevating I've received, pride for having legacy. founder of Youth Politics UK “kindness, compassion, and the field of sustainability in finally seen the name of the and host of this year’s virtual service.” the Philippines,” said the Philippines included in the Named after the late Princess event. The Diana Award is giv- young social worker. Diana Award's Roll of Honor, Diana, the award is “the most en to young campaigners, vol- This year’s awards is pretty (Continued on page17 )

Page 10 July 2021 Filipinos Making WAV ES COMMUNITY

For 2 graduation seasons (2020-2021), restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic prevented what academic students look forward to— the in-person commence- ment ceremonies when students wore their graduation gowns, cap and tassel sets, walking proudly to the stage to received the hard-earned diploma, and the celebration and events that follow. Online graduation ceremonies just don’t cut it, and certainly not the euphoric feeling of in-person celebrations with family, schoolmates and friends. But despite the challenges of the pandemic, there’s no stopping the students’ quests for high achievements.

CASTRO. Riley Teresa, eld- est grandchild of Teresa and MENDOZA. Siblings Kaitlyn and Presley presented their Mon Torralba, graduated graduation diplomas to Lolo Bert and Lola Gloria at the As- from Senior Kindergarten at sumption Cemetery. Kaitlin graduated with an Honours Bach- St. John Fisher Catholic elor of Science degree from U of T while Presley received his DE JUAN. Julian graduated from Grade 8 with honours from School and received the Ontario Secondary School Diploma from St. Marcellinus S.S. St. Edward Catholic Elementary School in Markham. He is the Reading Award for Grade 2 in Mississauga. Proud parents are Onette and TPS Sgt. Phil- 2nd eldest grandchild of Balita publisher, Ms. Tess Cusipag. Level ip Mendoza. Congratulations to the new graduate! Quincentennial Awardees Received their Plaques and Certificates from Philippine Consulate General Toronto

The first batch of awardees, comprised of media personali- ties, attended the Philippine Consulate General on Friday, June 25th. (L-R) Janet Lim of Batapreneur, Media Special- ist BabyK Jimenez, Consul General Orontes V. Castro, Balita publisher Tess Cusipage and Waves publisher Teresa Torralba.

July 2021 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 11 Partying/Merging on Canada Day by Baby K. Jimenez band played Pinoy hits, our makes it easier for them to Pinoy spirit blended with the come in? Woo-hoo! After a long hiber- sentiments of being here, the nating period of quarantining, True North. Mendicino: The first thing I zooming and snacking on to- want to say is how impressed I go menus, we’re back to so- As we clinked glasses raised am by how quickly the Filipino cialize - happy, excited, alive by Minister Mendicino, we all community has grown in Can- and truly kicking on July 1, collectively enthused in jubila- ada. Now one million strong Canada Day. tion…“We are one!” Diversity right across the country espe- and inclusion are tools for a cially here in the heart of GTA. Indeed, Patio season has re- party’s success, talk about There’s no doubt that is going turned. How could we say no leadership. to continue to grow. I am in to this impromptu gathering at close contact with the leaders Republika RestoBar and Grill So I asked him…What - particularly the consulate hosted by well-loved leaders brought him close to the Fil- heads here and in Ottawa. My of our community - MP Ya'ara ipino community? sincere hope is that we will Saks-York Centre with special continue to forge strong ties guest Minister of Immigration, Mendicino: When I first decid- between Canada and the Phil- (L-R) Teresa Torralba, MP Ya’ara Saks, Bk Jimenez and Janet Lim Refugees and Citizenship ed to run for office 7 years ago, ippines - trade, commerce, and Marco Mendicino. I reached out to the Filipino people to people, and as the Meanwhile, MP Ya’ara Saks tors who come from all ages community. I actually met the Minister of Immigration, I am had a one-on-one with Janet and backgrounds. Janet from very first Filipino leaders here very proud of the pathways Lim, CEO of b2Bpreneur. As b2Bpreneur helps our young- at the corner of Wilson and that we’ve established for new you are aware, the MP of York est innovators share and turns Bathurst, known popularly as immigrants who want to come Center regularly meets with their ideas to realities, includ- Little Manila. The hard work to Canada from the Philippines entrepreneurs in her riding to ing an 8 year old girl who de- ethic, the compassion and the and that will keep going for- hear their concerns and see veloped a mental health tool generosity have really demon- ward. the incredible innovation and kit. Young voices need to be strated right across the coun- local success stories that are heard, and I’m grateful to Ja- try and we see those contribu- I asked him an interesting happening throughout the net for helping raise these tions. question though - if it ever community. What seems to be voices. It is essential that we crossed his mind to be the more inspiring is the MP’s continue to support innova- What is it about the Filipi- Prime Minister in the future. willingness to endorse b2B- tion and entrepreneurship to nos that he likes? preneur’s program to Minister make sure our economy con- Mendicino: Not really. I think of Education Stephen Lecce tinues to be strong and com- Mendicino: I have always felt we have a great Prime Minis- and hoping Minister Mendici- petitive.” at home within the community ter now and of course Justin no will integrate it as well with and maybe that’s because i am Min Marco Mendicino with BK Trudeau remembers when he immigration. As conversations approached a son of an immigrant myself - visited the Philippines, he was crescendo in terms of com- The vibrant fusion, now “live” my family is from Italy. I feel such a big hit, so warmly re- MP Ya’ara Saks stated that bined pleasure and accom- was so infectious, everyone very Pinoy in my heart. ceived and he continues to be “innovation happens when plishments, we felt a new high eager to share smiles, chats an incredible leader, and I am people decide to be daring and as the Filipino Canadian merg- and yummy food with mandat- What is the progress on Fili- so very proud to serve with challenge the norm. Entrepre- ing seemed to get more bind- ed distance. We waved flags pino immigration and what him. neurs are often these innova- ing and solid. O, CANADA echoing O’Canada and as the

Page 12 July 2021 Filipinos Making WAV ES Filipino Food Online Cook Along Series

The Philippine Consulate General in Association (FILCASA), Markham Fed- food, as well as online games, Filipino philcongen-toronto.com. Toronto, together with Mama Sita eration of Filipino Canadians (MFFC), food themed-language learning and Foundation, is organizing an online Pinoylicious Filipino Food Movement, other interactive activities (some with A registration link will be sent back to cook-along series of three episodes Pueblo Science and Scarborough On- prizes) to make each session a fun and the email addresses you will provide from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm on the 23rd of tario Seniors Assn. (SOSA). memorable one. There will also be a before 23 July so that you can register July, the 6th of August and the 20th of segment meant to teach entrepreneuri- your participation and be allowed into August 2021, Toronto time. This three-part webinar lecture series al concepts to young viewers. the zoom meeting room. for general patronage viewing. The other Filipino Community Organi- Filipino-Canadian community mem- For inquiries, please contact Consul zation co-sponsors of the webinar are: Each program will have live and rec- bers who are interested to join in the Mary Grace Villamayor at 647-675- Anderson College, Batapreneur, Filipi- orded cooking demonstrations of Fili- first session on 23 July 2021 are invit- 8834 or Ms. Marilyn Galanza at 416- no Canadian Association of Vaughan pino dishes, short lectures on the cul- ed to send in their names and email 355-2790, or send an email to consu- (FCAV), Filipino Canadian Students tural and historical aspects of Filipino addresses to consularmatters@ [email protected]. ∎

July 2021 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 13 RELIGIOUS INSPIRATIONS

The Twelve Articles of Catholic Faith

By Rev. John Trigilio Jr., the Holy Spirit and born leaders conspired against faithful that after the hu- three persons — the Holy Jr., Rev. Kenneth Brighenti of the Virgin Mary. Jesus, but the actual death man and divine natures of Trinity — God the Father, sentence was given by a Christ were united in the God the Son, and God the If you want to know the ba- This affirms the human na- Roman and carried out by Incarnation, they could nev- Holy Spirit. What’s referred sics of the Catholic faith, ture of Christ, meaning he Roman soldiers. So both er be separated. In other to as the Force in the movie look no further than the had a real, true human Jew and Gentile alike words, after the saving Star Wars isn’t the same as articles of Catholic faith. mother, and also affirms his shared in the spilling of in- death and Resurrection, the Holy Spirit, who is a dis- This list of twelve articles divine nature, meaning he nocent blood. Anti- Jesus didn’t dump his hu- tinct person equal to the mirrors the Apostles’ Creed, had no human father but by Semitism based on the Cru- man body as if he didn’t other two — God the Father a prayer that sets out Cath- the power of the Holy Spirit cifixion of Jesus is inaccu- need it anymore. Catholi- and God the Son. olic tenets: was conceived in the womb rate, unjust, and erroneous. cism teaches that his hu- of the Virgin Mary. He’s Article 9: the holy catholic Article 1: I believe in God, man body will exist forever. therefore considered both Article 5: He descended Church, the Communion the Father Almighty, Cre- Where Jesus went, body God and man by Chris- into hell. The third day he of Saints, Catholics believe ator of heaven and earth. and soul, into heaven, the tians—fully divine and fully arose again from the faithful hope one day to fol- that the Church is more This affirms that God exists, human. dead. low. than a mere institution and that he’s a Triune God (one certainly not a necessary Article 4: He suffered un- The hell Jesus descended God in three persons, Article 7: He will come evil. It’s an essential dimen- der Pontius Pilate, was into wasn’t the hell of the known as the Holy Trinity), again to judge the living sion and aspect of spiritual crucified, died, and was damned, where Jews and and that he created the and the dead. life. Christ explicitly uses buried. Christians believe the devil known universe. the word church (ekklesia and his demons reside. Hell This article affirms the Sec- in Greek) in Matthew 16 The human nature of Christ Article 2: And in Jesus was merely a word that ond Coming of Christ at the when he says, “I will build could feel pain and actually Christ, his only Son, our Jews and early Christians end of the world to be its My Church.” die, and he did on Good Fri- Lord. used to describe the place judge. Judgment Day, Day of day. The mention of Pontius of the dead. This passage Reckoning, Doomsday— Article 10: the for- This attests that Jesus is the Pilate by name wasn’t affirms that on the third they’re all metaphors for giveness of sins, Son of God and that he’s meant so much to vilify him day he rose, meaning Jesus the end of time when most certainly divine. The forever in history but to came back from the dead of what’s known as the Gen- Christ came to save the word Lord implies divinity, place the Crucifixion within his own divine power. He eral Judgment will occur. world from sin. Belief in the because the Greek Kyrios human history. wasn’t just clinically dead Catholics believe that after forgiveness of sins is essen- and the Hebrew Adonai for a few minutes; he was the death of any human tial to Christianity. Catholi- Reference is made to an both mean “lord” and are dead dead — then he rose person, immediate private cism believes sins are for- actual historical person, the ascribed only to God. So the from the dead. More than a judgment occurs and the given in Baptism and in the Roman governor of Judea, use of Lord with Jesus is resuscitated corpse, Jesus person goes directly to Sacrament of Penance. appointed by Caesar, to put meant to profess his divini- possessed a glorified and heaven, hell, or purgatory the life and death of Jesus Article 11: the resurrec- ty. The name Jesus comes risen body. (an intermediate place in within a chronological and tion of the body, from the Hebrew Jeshua, preparation for heaven). historical context. It also meaning “God saves.” So Article 6: He ascended reminds the faithful that From the Catholic perspec- Catholics believe that Jesus into heaven and is seated Article 8: I believe in the one can’t blame all Jews for tive, a human being is a un- is Savior. at the right hand of God Holy Spirit, the death of Jesus, as some the Father Almighty. ion of body and soul, so death is just the momentary Article 3: Who was con- have erroneously done over This part reminds the be- ceived by the power of the ages. Certain Jewish The Ascension reminds the liever that God exists in (Continued on page14 ) IN LOVING MEMORY

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Bishop David elected as The twelve articles of * If it’s particularly holy and virtu- faith ous, the soul goes directly to heav- en. new CBCP president (Continued from page13 ) * If it’s evil and wicked and dies in separation of body and soul until mortal sin, it’s damned for eternity the end of the world, the Second in hell. Coming of Christ, the General Judg- ment, and the resurrection of the * If a person lived a life not bad dead. The just go, body and soul, enough to warrant hell but not holy into heaven, and the damned go, enough to go right to heaven, Cath- body and soul, into hell. olics believe the soul goes to purga- tory, which is a middle ground be- Article 12: And in life everlast- tween heaven and earth, a state ing. where departed souls want to go to be cleansed of any attachments to As Christ Our Savior died, so, too, sin before going through the pearly must mere mortals. As he rose, so gates. shall all human beings. Death is the only way to cross from this life into (Part of Catholicism for Dummies the next. At the very moment of Cheat Sheet) death, private judgment occurs; Christ judges the soul: Bishop Pablo Virgilio David of Kalookan, the newly elected President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines. - COURTESY OF RYAN REZO/DIOCESE OF KALOOKAN PRAYER is not a "spare wheel" that YOU PULL OUT MANILA – Caloocan Bishop Pablo until he was transferred to the when IN trouble, but it is a "STEERING WHEEL" that Virgilio David was elected as the new Caloocan diocese in January 2016. DIRECT the RIGHT PATH THROUGHOUT LIFE. president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines Meanwhile, Pasig Bishop Mylo Hu- (CBCP). bert Vergara was elected as the new vice president of the CBCP. The CBCP news website reported that the 62-year-old prelate was cho- The 58-year-old bishop was or- sen for the position on Thursday, the dained as a priest for the Archdio- first day of the two-day online plena- cese of Manila in 1990. ry assembly of the bishops. Vergara was appointed bishop of San David will succeed outgoing presi- Jose in Nueva Ecija in 2005 and as dent Davao Archbishop Romulo Val- Pasig bishop in 2011. les. The newly elected officials will offi- David has been serving as CBCP vice cially assume their positions on De- president since December 2017. He cember 1 and will serve a two-year was ordained a priest for the Archdi- term. ocese of San Fernando in 1983. Forever In Our Hearts The conference meets in plenary In 2006, he was appointed auxiliary sessions every January and July. In memory of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. bishop of the same archdiocese, a (PNA) Emily Montaner Zaguirre, 58, of Mississauga, ON, passed away on July 7, post he served for around 14 years 2021. She was born on January 21, 1963 in Malabang Lanao Del Sur, Philip- pines to Diala and Emilia Montaner. She married Estanislao Zaguirre on Prayer for the Children Who Didn’t Return Home December 23, 1984 and he survives. Also surviving are her two daughters Kathleen and Thannya Zaguirre; one Almighty God, we remember before you son, Heinrich (Bernadette) Zaguirre; one granddaughter Hazel Emily; three sisters, Mary Rose (Luis) Legaspi, Dee Hua Montaner, and Dee Lan (Toni) all of the children Raagas; one brother, Hanson (Agnes) Montaner, several nieces, nephews, who did not return home and other family and friends. from the Residential Schools. Emily is preceded in death by her father, mother and brother, Hansok Mon- taner. May you remember their suffering and pain. Emily was long time resident of Mississauga where she lived since leaving May you grant them rest in the Land of Peace. her childhood home in Malabang at the age of 16. She graduated from Our May you surround them with beautiful and Lady of Peace Secondary School. sacred love and joy. Emily worked in different roles and more recently as an Assembler for Cantwell Cullen for 7 years. We pray to you also for ourselves and our children. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family, playing Bingo and shopping. At a time like this we remember Visitation at Glen Oaks Funeral Home we need your Spirit so very much. Wednesday, July 14 4-8pm We pray to you, your Spirit prays through us, Thursday, July 15 4-8pm in the Name of Jesus, Funeral Service/Interment at Glen Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery who suffered with us but raised us and will raise us Friday, July 16 with our departed loved ones. Amen. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen

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July 2021 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 15 LIFESTYLE

The 10 Most Important Things to Simplify in Your Life

By JOSHUA BECKER 2. Your Time Commitments – thoughts with positive ones. And it has a profound impact on Most of us have filled our days full your attitude and outlook. Unfortu- “Purity and simplicity are the two from beginning to end with time 5. Your Debt – If debt is holding nately, when you live in that world wings with which man soars above commitments: work, home, kid’s you captive, reduce it. Start today. on a consistent basis, you don’t the earth and all temporary na- activities, community events, reli- Do what you’ve got to do to get out even notice how it is impacting you. ture.” —Thomas Kempis gious endeavors, hobbies… the list from under its weight. Find the The only way to fully appreciate its help that you need. Sacrifice luxury Simplicity brings balance, freedom, goes on. When possible, release influence in your life is to turn today to enjoy freedom tomorrow. and joy. When we begin to live yourself from the time commit- them off. simply and experience these bene- ments that are not in line with your 6. Your Words – Use fewer words. 9. Your Connections to the World fits, we begin to ask the next ques- greatest values. Keep your speech plain and honest. – Relationships with others are tion, “Where else in my life can i 3. Your Goals – Reduce the num- Mean what you say. Avoid gossip. good, but constant streams of dis- remove distraction and simply fo- ber of goals you are intentionally traction are bad. Learn when to cus on the essential?” striving for in your life to one or 7. Your Artificial Ingredients – power off the blackberry, log off two. By reducing the number of Avoid trans fats, refined grain Facebook, or not read a text. Focus Based on our personal journey, our (white bread), high-fructose corn conversations, and our observa- goals that you are striving to ac- on the important, not the urgent. A complish, you will improve your syrup, and too much sodium. Mini- steady flow of distractions from tions, here is a list of the 10 most mizing these ingredients will im- important things to simplify in your focus and your success rate. Make a other people may make us feel im- list of the things that you want to prove your energy level in the short portant, needed, or wanted, but life today to begin living a more -term and your health in the long- balanced, joyful lifestyle: accomplish in your life and choose feeling important and accomplish- the two most important. When you term. Also, as much as possible, re- ing importance are completely dif- duce your consumption of over-the 1. Your Possessions – Too many finish one, add another from your ferent things. -counter medicine – allow your material possessions complicate list. body to heal itself naturally as op- our lives to a greater degree than 10. Your Multi-Tasking – Re- posed to building a dependency on we ever give them credit. They 4. Your Negative Thoughts – Most search indicates that multi-tasking substances. drain our bank account, our energy, negative emotions are completely increases stress and lowers and our attention. They keep us useless. Resentment, bitterness, productivity while single-tasking is hate, and jealousy have never im- 8. Your Screen Time – Focusing becoming a lost art, learn it. Handle from the ones we love and from your attention on television, mov- living a life based on our values. If proved the quality of life for a sin- one task at a time. Do it well. And gle human being. Take responsibil- ies, video games, and technology when it is complete, move to the you will invest the time to remove affects your life more than you nonessential possessions from your ity for your mind. Forgive past next. ∎ hurts and replace negative think. Media rearranges your val- life, you will never regret it. ues. It begins to dominate your life. ENTERTAINMENT The country's Movie Queen is now a Kapuso

By Tessa Mauricio-Arriola Elaborating, she said, "In fact, when the deal [with GMA] was 99 percent Bea Alonzo, a homegrown talent of final-the first time I met my new ABS-CBN who emerged as one of the bosses via Zoom-I called my former biggest stars in Philippine Entertain- boss, Sir Carlo (Katigbak), the very ment, officially signed an exclusive next day, and I asked for his bless- contract with rival network, GMA ing." Thursday last week. Katigbak is ABS-CBN's president and It can be recalled that in late 2020, CEO. the actress decided not to renew her contract with ABS-CBN and an- "Siyempre it was a very emotional nounced she would be managed by phone call because hindi mo maalis veteran talent agent Shirley Kuan na 20 years of my life was spent henceforth. Speculations she would there. And you know what? He move to GMA quickly circulated but wished me well and wished me good was followed by a lull for several luck. I'm happy I had his blessing be- months. fore coming here today so all is well."

Lately, however, the rumor resur- The 33-year-old half British and half faced anew reaching a crescendo Filipina went on to say how she be- Wednesday when GMA released a "I felt really happy because 10 years "You see, when [GMA's] offer came, I ago, it never occurred to me [that] considered it a big blessing. And lieves a new environment will allow teaser showing parts of Alonzo's fa- her to discover more things about mous face. this could ever happen. I feel so good when the negotiations began, hindi and very empowered, and I really siya naging mabigat na type of nego- herself and what she can do as an actress. Culminating with Thursday's con- feel this [development] came at the tiation because there was respect for right time." each other's boundaries so every- tract signing, GMA's top executives "I really feel like I have so much more thing just followed naturally." rolled out the red carpet and sealed to offer kaya (that's why) I'm very the deal with the reigning Philippine Unable to escape questions how she, her manager and GMA Network final- Even then, many still consider excited by this opportunity that came Movie Queen at a five-star hotel in my way, [where] I know I can broad- Ortigas Center. ly came to an agreement for her to be Alonzo's transfer to be quite bold and a Kapuso, Alonzo shared, "It took us a shocking given the fact she built her en my world, the people I know and the challenges I can take." Looking her most beautiful since lot of months to work it out kasi hin- entire career with her former net- di naman lingid sa kaalaman natin work and its movie production arm, joining showbiz in 2001, Alonzo de- With this new beginning, Alonzo clared via digital interview the same that the last year has been very chal- Star Cinema. lenging. But it gave me time to reflect shared that while she's aware her day that she feels very happy to open forte will always be in drama, she on my life, what I want to do, how I Asked whether she remains in good a new chapter in her thriving career. would nonetheless like to explore the want to move on, what else I want to terms with her former bosses, Alonzo idea of hosting a talk show or even "I even screamed [when we finished chase in terms of my dreams. was quick to reply, "Definitely." appearing in a sitcom given a clean signing the contracts]," she revealed. slate with GMA. manilatimes.net

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Pacquiao vs. Spence: The fight is on August 21

LAS VEGAS– Eight-division America’s Fighter of the world champion and Philip- Decade, Pacquiao (62-7-2, pine Senator Manny 39 KOs), who hails from “Pacman” Pacquiao takes Sarangani Province in the on undefeated unified WBC Philippines, is the only sit- and IBF Welterweight ting Congressman and Sen- World Champion Errol “The ator to win a world title. Truth” Spence Jr. in a block- After serving two terms as buster championship show- Congressman, Pacquiao down that headlines a FOX was elected to a Philippine Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Senate seat in May 2016, Saturday, August 21 from T capturing over 16 million -Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. votes nationally. Pacquiao’s boxing resume features vic- The pay-per-view will begin tories over at least seven at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and current and future Hall of will pit the division’s reign- Famers, including Oscar De ing king against a legend of La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, the sport who has proven in Marco Antonio Barrera, recent years that he is still Manny Pacquiao & Errol Spence Jr. square off in battle for welterweight supremacy topping Erik Morales, Miguel Cotto, worthy of his long held pay-per-view event on Saturday, August 21 Shane Mosley and Juan Ma- standing. Spence will look nuel Marquez. to earn a legacy-defining “Manny Pacquiao is a hero biggest fight of his career. ing to win and he’s coming victory, while Pacquiao to his nation, a living legend to win and that’s what “I am excited to be battling seeks one more monumen- in the ring, and is once “I’ve been waiting on this makes for an all-action Errol Spence Jr.,” said tal win to add to his first again seeking the biggest kind of major boxing event fight. I can’t wait to step Pacquiao. “Like me, Errol ballot Hall of Fame resume. challenge available to him, my entire career,” said into the ring at T-Mobile has an aggressive, all-action as he’s done throughout his Spence. “Manny Pacquiao is Arena on August 21 in what style of fighting. Boxing fans “This is as big of a fight that career. Errol Spence Jr. has a boxing legend and future I expect to be an exciting watching at T-Mobile Arena can be made in boxing and reigned as the world’s top Hall of Famer. To be able to night.’’ or on pay-per-view are go- the whole world will be welterweight for years and match skills with him and ing to be happy with this watching on FOX Sports will now have a chance to come out with a victory A three-time Fighter of the world championship fight. PBC Pay-Per-View August further cement his pound- would be the highlight of Year and the one-time Box- It is going to be 21,” said Tom Brown, Presi- for-pound credentials in the my career thus far. I’m com- ing Writers Association of wild!” (philBoxing.com) dent of TGB Promotions.

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100-year-old grandma went viral Shelley Brown after attending her first college for York Centre reunion on Zoom provincial Liberal nomination

(L) Virginia Benigno Malay wearing her nursing uniform back in the 1940s ; (R) showing the tokens she got from Zoom (Photos from Tato Malay)

By Rhia Grana The UP PGH School of Nursing was the oldest alumna. “They alumni reunions were always had to set up everything para One really GV-giving picture special occasions for Lola Vir- makasama sya, because she we came across this week on gie. Before the pandemic, she was one of the honorees, be- the internet is that of lola always made sure never to ing the oldest,” he says. Mon and Teresa Torralba, publishers of Filipinos Making Virginia Benigno Malay. She’s miss one. The last time she Waves newspaper, confer with Shelley Brown (centre) during the 100-year-old grandma attended the gathering was in The centenarian says she had canvassing activities in York Centre. Shelley Brown is a who recently had a Zoom re- 2019—she was already 98 only one classmate from the highly respected Toronto employment and human rights union with her schoolmates then. “Even at her age, I would UP PGH School of Nursing lawyer with a passionate interest in public affairs and commu- from the UP PGH School of take her to the reunion, be- who was also able to attend; nity issues. Shelley is running for the York Centre provincial Liberal nomination. (Photos by Carey Miller) Nursing. The older sister of cause she would insist on at- she is 96 years old. Most of former Press Secretary and tending,” says Tato. “Imagine the attendees were from the journalist Teodoro Benigno nasa QC na kami umuuwi, nasa younger batches, and many of For her pandemic food program, Pinay and mother of former Sony Taft Ave. ang UP PGH.” The UP them were Lola Virgie’s stu- wins prestigious global award...Diana Music executive Tato Malay, Philippine General Hospital dents in UP. “Most of my class- was where the reunions mates in St. Paul, my high (Continued from page9 ) Lola Virgie tickled the interest ing partnerships and dona- would take place. school, and PGH have passed of netizens always on the tions from anyone who might away. About 45 of them al- lookout for a little inspiration. “However, if there's anything want to help support commu- The reunions were always ready passed away. I usually the Diana Award reminds me nities, frontliners, and essen- well-attended. There was al- pray for them, and I keep In the photo, Lola Virgie was why I received it, it's not just tial workers.” ways a lot of singing and counting them,” says Lola Vir- dressed in a nice floral top, that it's a job well done but dancing, eating and catching gie, with a hint of sadness in her hair neatly in place. She rather that this is just the start "If there's anything the Diana her tone. seemed quite absorbed in the and there's so much more Award reminds me why I re- virtual reunion event she was room to grow.” ceived it, it's not just that it's a watching on her son’s phablet. Three hours is quite long to be watching something online but job well done but rather that A pair of earphones allowed Lola Virgie says she thoroughly Shawntel is especially hon- this is just the start and her to better listen to the go- enjoyed the reunion program. ored receiving an award there's so much more room to ings-on during the three-hour “I’m very glad my students have named after the late Princess. grow,” says Shawntel. program (it ran from 9AM to very high achievements, and they “Growing up, I used to think 12noon). are very rich now because most that Princess Diana was Shawntel is currently presi- of them went to the US. They hold adored because of how beauti- dent of the Society of Sustain- Her eldest son, Tato, took a important positions in the US,” ful she was,” the Filipina told ability Practitioners and hosts snapshot of his mom and she says, a smile lighting up ANCX. “It was only when I a podcast called SustainaRum- posted it on his Facebook ac- her face. took up my own journey to- ble which tackles sustainable count. This was how his neph- wards the service of others development in the country. ew, Ethan Cerrado, who hap- The young Virgie Benigno that I realized people loved She is also finishing her grad- pens to be regional manager Lola Virgie attending their studied Nursing during the her because she loved people uate trainee program in JP school's virtual reunion via at Zoom in Manila, saw the war in the 1940s. At that time, so much, because she utilized Morgan. Zoom post which eventually reached Nursing was the only course everything she had and every- the inbox of Zoom CEO and available. “Dati kasi, kung hin- thing she was to serve and But with her inclusion to the founder Eric Yuan. Lola Virgie di ka magne-nurse, hindi ka up. “Noong 2019, meron shed light on the marginal- Diana Award circle, it seems was surprised when a pack- makakapasok sa iskwelahan,” akong estudyante, she took my ized.” many more opportunities age from Zoom Hong Kong Tato says. hands and isinayaw nya ako, I await Shawntel. The award arrived at her place last Fri- was in a wheelchair,” Lola Meanwhile, the food program comes with a mentoring pro- day. It contained a couple of “We were considered pen- Virgie tells ANCX. Shawntel started is alive and gram geared toward fostering shirts, a notebook, and a mug, sionados [back then]. We did- continues to change lives. So the growth of the recipients in all with the Zoom logo on n’t pay any tuition. In fact, we There was no reunion last far, reports Shawntel, their the area of leadership. “I don’t them. were given allowances,” she group has distributed 1.1 mil- know the specifics yet but I’m year because of Covid re- recalls. “First year, eight pesos strictions. But this year, the lion goods to about 350,000 excited to see what’s in store,” To let Zoom know the package a month—good enough for organizers made it a point to individuals in her hometown said this inspiring Filipina. was received, Tato snapped a laundry and other necessities. have one, even if only in the of Cainta and six other cities. “I’ve seen how previous Diana photo of his mother wearing Second year, we got P10. On virtual space. “We have also been providing Awardees were able to grow the shirt and holding the mug, the third year, we got P12 support to frontliners in seven their work with the support of and posted it online. And the until we graduated.” Of all the nurses who attended hospitals across Luzon.” Dona- the Diana Awards community Internet loved it. the Zoom event, Lola Virgie tions and assistance are most and I hope to be able to do the (Continued on page18 ) welcome. “We're still accept- same.” (abs-cbn.com)

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LBC opens new Air Cargo agents in Toronto 100 year-old grandma went viral after attending school reunion on Zoom LBC Mundial Cargo Corpora- (Continued from page17 ) tion, the most recognized do- very sharp. “Her memory is mestic delivery companies in perfect. As a matter of fact, the Philippines, opened new Lola Virgie was the oldest lahat ng mga kasalanan ko Air Cargo agents at Scar- alumna to attend their nare-remember nya,” he says, borough, North York and Mis- school's virtual reunion via laughing. She still reads the sissauga. LBC’s new agents Zoom. newspaper from cover to cov- are, Edge BBQ & Grill Filipino er. “One time she asked me, Cuisine at 4915 Steeles Ave- Virgie became a registered ‘Ano itong BTS? I always read nue East Unit 1, Scarborough nurse and worked at the Ba- that.’ So I tell her that they’re a ON 416-332-8905, MA Ser- guio General Hospital for a boy group from Korea,” he vices located at 320 Wilson year. She returned to Manila, says. Avenue, Toronto ON 416-638- Raffy Policarpio with Marie Soriano of My Delish Store at Missis- got married, and bore three 4900, is at the heart of the sauga, Dixie Park Centre. children. She eventually pur- Lola Virgie thoroughly en- Filipino community at North sued her Master’s Degree in joyed reading the many com- York. P2P People Services at restrictions, Filipinos can ex- thriving clientele. Education and became a ments and messages on her 20 Dundas Street East, 2nd press their affection and con- teacher and professor in sev- pictures on Tato’s Facebook Floor Unit B, Mississauga ON cern towards their loved ones A patchwork of competitors eral schools and universities. page. “Ang daming nagme- 647-504-8727, is at the inter- by sending boxes of personal do not have the necessary message and she would read section of Hurontario and goods, vitamin supplements, logistics and critical infra- Born in Alaminos, Pangasinan, everything,” he says. Dundas Street West, and My food supplies and assortment structure, hence they often Virgie taught in a public Delish Store at Unit 6A 1550 of things the shortest possible suffer problems and ineffi- school in Mabini, Pangasinan. There was a time the Benignos South Gateway Road, Missis- time.” ciencies such as shipments One of her students in that always had some get-together sauga ON 647-448-0207, is being delayed or put on hold, school was actually Gloria or celebration. “When every- inside Dixie Park Centre. LBC Mundial Cargo Corpora- to the detriment of their cus- Romero. “Nagkita sila minsan, one was still alive, mahilig tion, the most recognized do- tomers, naturally. and Gloria said, ‘I remember kami sa party, sa tugtugan. We Raffy Policarpio, LBC Mundial mestic delivery companies in you. You were my teacher,’” had a family band. Any occa- Cargo Country Manager in the Philippines, has been in LBC, on the other hand, prides recalls Tato. “Ang nakakatuwa, sion, big or small, called for a Toronto, announced that dur- the forefront in ensuring to its itself of a global coverage with my mom also looks like Gloria party,” says Tato. “Until nawa- ing these times when over- customers that packages they offices all over Canada and Romero.” la na sila. Wala na si Papa ko, seas travel and movement of send back home are delivered North America, and a nation- who would play the piano. goods are severely restricted fast, safely and efficiently. wide support network that is Teacher Virgie proceeded to Wala na ang mga uncles ko because of the Covid-19 pan- Because of LBC’s nationwide capable of delivering this criti- teach in various universities— who would play the guitar.” demic, there is need to make coverage of owned infrastruc- cal and essential service to its the University of the East- air cargo services accessible ture that allows it to seam- clients. More importantly, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Which is perhaps why it was to Filipino communities at the lessly process its shipments because of the strict adher- Medical Center, Inc., Far East- important that Lola Virgie greater Toronto Area.” across boundaries and the ence by its own staff to the ern University, Philippine take part in her college reun- regular Covid check points, required safety measure pro- School of Business Admin- ion. It’s a chance to have some In addition, unable to fly the company is able to pro- tocols, from pick-up to deliv- istration, Pamantasan ng version of the old times, to home and visit relatives and vide this much-needed quality ery, LBC had kept its custom- Lungsod ng Maynila, and the have singing and dancing friends because of the travel and essential service to its ers, employees and their fami- UP PGH School of Nursing. again, be among friends and lies safe at all times. catch up—even if it’s just on Tato says his mom is not real- Zoom. 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QUINCENTENNIAL ONLINE ART EXHIBITION by the PHILIPPINE ARTISTS GROUP OF CANADA (PAG)

On the occasion of the Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines (QCP 2021), the Philippine Artists Group of Canada (PAG), in cooperation with Sentro Rizal of the Philippine Consulate General in Toronto, will be pre- senting a Quincentennial Online Art Exhibition, which will run from 4 July 2021 (Sunday) to 31 December 2021 (Friday) and can be accessed through the link:

https://philippineartists.com/quincentennial/

The Philippine Artists Group is Canada’s preeminent and oldest Filipino-Canadian art club. It was officially estab- lished on 12 June 1988 to promote and showcase Philip- pine virtual arts and integrate it to the diverse spectrum of Arts in Canada. Mr. Genaro A. Lopos is the current Presi- dent of PAG who served as Vice-Chair of the Board of Judg- es in this year’s Padayon Art Competition sponsored by the Consulate General in cooperation with the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) and Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB) and with support from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).

For queries and information, please email PAG directly at:

[email protected]

Quincentennial Awardees Received their Plaques and Certificates from Philippine Consulate General Toronto

The Philippine Consulate General in Toronto presented the Consul General’s Quincentennial Awards to nine (9) individual awardees and four (4) Settlement Organiza- tions, in a simple ceremony at the Philippine Consulate The Settlement Organizations Awardees, (from left) Ms. Jamillah Mananghaya-Poernama (Agincourt General in Toronto. Health measures and protocols were Community Services Association), Ms. Liezl Chavez (Catholic Community Services of York Region), Ms. observed during the awarding ceremony held on July 9. Flordeliz Dandal (Kababayan Multicultural Centre) pose with (middle to right) Consul General Orontes V. Castro, Consul Mary Grace Villamayor, and Labor Attaché Atty. Rachel Zozobrado-Nagayo (Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Toronto). Another awardee, the North York Community House, represented by Ms. Ella Tan, was not included in the photo.

(Front row, from left to right): Ms. Liezel Chavez, Mr. Ron Michael Adea, Ms. Flordeliz Dandal, Labor Attaché Rachel Zozobrado-Nagayo, Consul General Orontes V. Castro, Ms. Renee Fajardo, Mr. Clyde Pacis, and Ms. Jamillah Mananghaya-Poernama. (Backrow, from left to right): Mr. Jose Dominick Guballa, Mr. Rodolfo Lastimosa, Jr., Ms. Ella Tan, Vice Consul Edward Chan, Dr. Patrick Alcedo, Consul Mary Grace Villamayor, Sir Ignacio “Mogi” Mogado, Atty. Ryan Tuazon, and Dr. Mark Mabanglo.

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