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JULY 13, 2013 YONGE-DUNDAS JUNE 2013 SQUARE Vol. 2 No.6 FREE ADMISSION TO TALENT, TRADE, TOURISM AT ITS BEST 7th FILIPINOS MAKING WAVES FEST MAKES HISTORY! To launch world’s first Bamboo Beer First LIVE Boxing Bouts in iconic Yonge-Dundas Square PNOY Congratulates New Boxing Champ; Vice Pres. Binay to receive Dapudong South African Gideon Bu- thelezi in Johannesburg last Saturday.

"Congrats po," Pres. Aqui- no said in a short text mes- sage sent to the Team This year’s 7th edition of the other first in hockey-crazed “Yes, you heard it right, peo- Dapudong in South Africa Filipino Making Waves Festi- Toronto. ple will get to taste or savor Photo downloaded from "n.squared photo" shows the shortly after he was in- val (FMW), held annually at an honest to goodness beer Organizers promised a total- killer left hook which Dapudong formed of the North Co- busy downtown’s Yonge- but with a difference:, it’s connected that knocked out ly “different experience “ in tabato boxer's victory. Dundas square kicks off July derived from natural bam- South African champion Gideon this year’s version of FMW Buthelezi. 13,2013 with a series of boo, the kind they grow in which draws thousands of In a text message sent by ground breaking events the Asia like the Philippines festival goers and tourist Manila - President Benigno Dapudong's manager, for- starting with the introduc- and it was invented by a 29 alike in the most busy inter- S. Aquino III sent a short mer North Cotabato Gover- tion of a bamboo-based/ year-old Filipino-Canadian section of the city, now fast but personal congratulato- nor Manny Pinol to the derived beer, perhaps, the Vincent Villanis .. becoming the counterpart of ry message to the new Fili- President to inform him of only kind in the world and New York city’s famous One of the highlights of festi- pino world boxing champi- Dapudong's spectacular the holding of a series of out- Times Square. on after Edrin "The Sting" win, he emphasized that door boxing fights, also an- (Continued on page 5) Dapudong knocked out (Continued on page 5) Justice Steve A. Coroza heads list of Inside Pages Filipino Making Waves awardees By Mon Torralba EDITORIAL: The Biggest Little Festival Page 4 Judge Steve Anthony Coroza equivalent of the supreme viewing Coroza and pre- Pinoys mock ‘racist’ joke on is set to scale the highest court. senting him with the Filipi- UK comedy Page 3 post ever to be occupied by nos Making Waves award. It cannot be more fitting PH ranks among the most a Filipino-Canadian in gov- that a few days after that is What we expected to be a gay-friendly … Page 3 ernment. He will assume a Toronto festival that cele- formal interview turned out Filipino-Canadian to launch the high judicial bench on brates Filipino greatness— relaxed and casual as we Bamboo beer Page 5 July 8 and formally be The 7th Filipinos Making uncovered his roots. PH the social networking known as Justice Steve An- The Honourable Justice Steve Coroza Waves Festival. He is the son of proud Filipi- capital of the world Page 10 receives the first 2013 Filipinos Mak- thony Coroza of the Superi- 2013 FMWF Performers ing Waves award from Teresa Torral- or Court of Ontario, a rough On June 18, Waves News (Continued on page 5) And more…. ba, co-founder of FMW Festival. had the pleasure of inter-

June 2013 2 Go with the flow… all currents lead to the 7th Filipinos Making Waves Festival

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Manila Feedback Pinoys mock 'racist' PH ranks among most gay-friendly in joke on UK comedy the world by Philip C. Tubeza, Philippine Daily Inquirer show The Philippines has earned is particularly widespread cent of people in neighbor-

By Ivy Jean Vibar, ABS-CBNnews.com its ranking as one of few gay in countries where religion ing Indonesia, nine percent -friendly countries in the is less central in people’s in Malaysia and 21 percent MANILA, Philippines -- Ca- ly. world. lives. These are also among in China said homosexuality nadian comedian Katherine the richest countries in the should be accepted, the re- "Didn't you see the topic? Of the 39 countries covered Ryan came under fire from world,” the Pew report said. port added. 'Unlikely lines from a cos- by a global survey, only 17 Filipinos when a clip of her metics commercial' isip-isip countries had majorities “In contrast, in poorer coun- Not impressed joke on the BBC Two show that accepted homosexuali- tries with high levels of re- din pag may time," wrote However, Filipino gay “Mock the Week” went viral ty, with the Philippines ligiosity, few believe homo- Xtian Sabs in response to a groups were not impressed on social media. ranking at number 10 sexuality should be accepted post by Angelo Delima on by the survey results. Facebook sharing the video, among the 17. by society,” it added. When asked if the gay com- which he said was "not fun- Despite its religiosity, the Religiosity scale munity in the Philippines ny at all." Philippines is one of the The Philippines is said to be felt accepted, Jonas Bagas, countries in the world On YouTube, user kasumi one of the most religious executive director of the where the level of public real shared the definition of countries in the world and TLF Share Collective, said: “acceptance” of homosexu- the word “unlikely” to say almost a third of its popula- “Hardly.” als is high, according to the the joke should not be taken tion lives below the poverty results of the survey. “I think that the study only seriously. line. In the survey’s reflects the perceived ac- The survey titled “The Glob- “religiosity scale” where a User xyr enc said on ceptance of the LGBT com- al Divide on Homosexuality” score of “3” was the most In the segment “unlikely YouTube that Ryan’s joke munity based on the high conducted by the US-based religious, the Philippines lines from a cosmetics com- should be a lesson to Filipi- visibility of gay entertainers. Pew Research Center almost got 2.5. mercial,” Ryan said, “We nos: “I always see my fellow It’s acceptance [that is] con- showed that 73 percent of don't test any of our prod- Filipinos insult others, mak- “Age is also a factor in sever- tingent on how you fit the adult Filipinos agreed with ucts on animals. We use Fili- ing fun of Filipino minori- al countries, with younger acceptable stereotype—the the statement that pino children.” ties like the Aetas, Badjaos, respondents offering far gay entertainer, the creative, Negritos, and all other eth- “homosexuality should be Netizens quickly reacted, more tolerant views than talented bakla, the lesbian nic minorities in the Philip- accepted by society,” up by calling the joke racist, taste- older ones,” the survey re- security guard,” Bagas said. pines. Now most of us nine percentage points from less and insulting. port said. would react just because of 2002. “Once you go outside these And while gender differ- stereotypes, that’s when you "Is this how wealthy coun- this joke, to the point that The percentage of Filipinos ences are not prevalent, in encounter rejection,” he tries bullied us Filipinos? they insult Ms. Ryan, the who said society should not those countries where they added. It's not funny at all! The BBC, and the United King- accept gays fell from 33 per- are, women are consistently Philippine government dom as a whole. I want to cent in 2002 to 26 percent Bagas said a Filipino student more accepting of homosex- must watch this and take a ask my fellow Filipinos: this year, it added. in a lesbian relationship fac- uality than men,” it added. quick action regarding this How does it feel?” es higher probability of get- This high level of ac- matter! Stop racism and In the Philippines, 78 per- ting kicked out of her school On Tumblr, the-infamous- ceptance, which is compara- bullying!" wrote Jerico cent of those aged 18-29 than a student in a hetero- me posted “An Argument In ble to that found in secular Siguido on Facebook. who were interviewed said sexual relationship. Defense of Katherine Ryan,” western Europe, is even gays should be accepted, 71 Samuel Sayawan, on the saying, “even if you argue higher than those found in “We still have strong biases percent for those aged 30- other hand, said the BBC that Ryan’s joke still was in Japan (54 percent), South against gay sex, which for 49, and 68 percent for those management should have poor taste, it was delivered Korea (39 percent) or the many is still deemed immor- 50 years old and above, ac- spoken with Ryan. Diane in such a way that it should United States (60 percent), al and unnatural. This atti- cording to the survey. Pascual, meanwhile, said have been impossible to where some states allow gay tude fosters inequality in BBC should be held liable perceive as anything other marriage. The report also showed that our laws, in education, for the comedian’s joke. than irony.” of the eight countries sur- healthcare and even within “Brazilians and Filipinos are veyed in the Asia-Pacific re- the family,” Bagas said. Other posts shot back at “If anyone should be offend- considerably more tolerant gion, the Philippines had the Ryan, saying that she should ed, it should be cosmetic of homosexuality than their The Pew report said those second highest acceptance be the one the cosmetics are companies or, in fact, any countries’ relatively high who conducted the survey rate next to Australia’s 79 tested on, and not Filipino other company that takes levels of religiosity would had face-to-face interviews percent. children. advantage of the poor, the suggest,” the Pew survey with 804 Filipinos aged 18 weak or those with limited “This made me mad,” tweet- report said. “In the Asia-Pacific region, and above from March 10 to options. Then again, they where views of homosexual- April 3 this year. The inter- ed news anchor Noli De The Philippines bucked the probably won’t have time to ity are mostly negative, views were conducted in Castro’s daughter, Kat De trend found in the survey be offended as they’re busy more than seven in 10 in Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilonggo, Castro. showing that gays are most- exploiting Filipino chil- Australia and the Philip- Ilocano and Bicolano. ly accepted in rich and secu- Blogger Nica Bells also dren.” pines say homosexuality larized countries. The survey had a margin of wrote, “I believe that the should be accepted by socie- ‘Watch the show’ error of plus or minus 4.5 joke was racist. I want to “The survey … finds that ac- ty,” the report said. percent. stress out a question that In response to criticisms, ceptance of homosexuality was left hanging: Why use Ryan posted on her Twitter In contrast, only three per- Filipino children?” account @Kathbum, “It was UNLIKELY lines from a cos- Just a joke of talented men who are metics commercial. *UN- committed to preserve and However, others said those LIKELY*. You'd be very un- celebrate a sacred art form who took offense should likely to hear that. Because that was almost lost forever. look at the topic and the it would never happen.” Founded in 2003, their rep- nature of the show itself, ertoire is taken from both instead of reacting negative- the traditional and modern but their message is time- less - pure hula performed All Male Hula Group to perform by men, who embody the at Filipinos Making Waves Fest spirit of a long and vigorous past, committed to enrich, to inspire and to educate their To the Hula Born, the Men. nau I Ka Hula Na Kane or audiences about the histori- Based in Toronto and Born to the Hula, the Men – cal vitality of hula. unique in all of Canada, Ha- is a dance troupe composed Hanau I Ka Hula Na Kane or Born to the Hula, the Men

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EDITORIAL TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] The BIGGEST COUNTERPOINT LITTLE Festival A.F. Soriano AMONG the many summer sell tickets. The festival is events in the greater To- free to the public, held in ronto area, the Filipinos an open venue that is the ALA EH ! YOUR HONOR Making Waves Fest (FMW) melting pot of the down- is a Lilliputian. town core, which is the On July 8, 2013, Steve An- high position in the Canadi- ***** Yonge and Dundas square, It is dwarfed by some gran- thony Caroza will officially an government, Justice now fast becoming the diose or elaborate festivi- assume the position of Coroza has remained hum- ABS/CBN top comedian Vice counterpart of the famous Ganda continue to “reap the ties such as the “Taste of Judge of the Superior Court ble and low-profiled earning Times Square of New York. whirlwinds” and other very the Danforth” or the Mardi of Ontario, the highest ever the respect of the communi- harsh and unfavourable crit- Gras style “Caribana” that Bottom line is FMW do not to be reached by a Filipino- ty. icisms over his offending usually draws unprece- have name TV or movie Canadian in this nation’s He is truly deserving to be remarks on gang rape and dented crowds. stars to attract crowds but judiciary. addressed as “Your Honor, “ comments on the physical aspiring and rising Filipino Within the Filipino commu- Formerly a judge at the On- or maybe “Ala eh Your Hon- appearance of a very well Canadian artists or achiev- nity, it is hemmed in by tario Court of Justice in St. or!”, as they say in Batangas. known TV executive of a ers within the community other bigger, well-funded Catharines, his elevation to rival network. or in the mainstream. and established celebra- Justice of the high court is ***** His spiel on Jessica Soho, tions like the Mabuhay fes- It’s because the festival’s further affirmation in the ITS FESTIVE TIME : the GMA-7 vice president for tival which has led the main aim is to promote the Filipino’s global achieve- Mabuhay festival is going news on her being a full size yearly commemoration of Filipino as a people of great ment. outdoors on August is way, way below the belt. Philippine Independence potentials, of great contri- On July 13, he will be one of 16,17and 18 at the Har- Day in July for a decade butions and achievements the recipients of the Filipino bourfront . This time, there It also showed his lack of now. It is under the aegis of not only within North Making Waves achievement will be no big stars from the respect and sensitivity on the Philippine Independ- America but elsewhere awards along with other out- ABS-CBN/TFC group. the plight of women victims ence Day Council or PIDC. around the globe where of rape. standing Filipino-Canadians In the aftermath of the dis- We also have the Kalayaan Pinoy expats can be found. that include PC Renato Val- of Mississauga and lately mal attendance of last year Has success and fame given FMW is all about arts, cul- dez, Flor Vendiola and Mel the controversial Philip- and the “hijacking “ by some him the license to insult ture, music, the youth and Galleon of FV Foods, and spe- pine Canadian Charitable personalities of the pro- people whenever he wants? unity in diversity. cial youth awardee. gram’s event, The Philippine Foundation (PCCF) which (ed:note—Justice Coroza re- In his show here in Toronto is actually a spin off or It is in this tradition that Independence Day Council ceived his award prior to July (PIDC) under Norma Carpio last year, Vice displayed his clone of the PIDC as they for this year’s 7th edition, it 13 in deference to his hectic has made a very rational “primadona attitude” and have identical programmes will again honor outstand- schedule). decision…open the festival bloated ego at the dressing of events. ing Filipinos who have room. substantially “made waves” A Batangueno from San to the public for free just This is because most of the like what the now 7-year old in the global stage. Joaquin, Santo Tomas town, Teresa Torralba, wife of officials of the PCCF were Coroza follows in the tradi- Filipinos Making Waves Mon Torralba of the Hotdog This year’s awardees in- once top honchos of the tion of great lawyers and (FMWF) has been doing. band fame, was shocked to PIDC. So it is not a surprise clude an inventor of the jurists from that southern In fairness to the PIDC, it learn that the comedian can- why these two organiza- world’s first bamboo beer, province which has pro- not stand being with co- tions and their annual a pop musician and com- was a “victim” of some self- duced the likes of President ish individuals who tried to workers during rehearsals. events seem to be in a colli- poser, a Filipino-Canadian Jose P. Laurel, the national- control last year’s event to Teresa was accosted and sion course and competing recently appointed to the ist Don Claro M. Recto, Chief promote their own agenda asked what she doing inside with each other. judiciary and an outstand- Justice Querubin Makalintal and boost their egos. And to the room. She replied she ing baker who became big Both of these two organiza- and the sublime paralytic, think some of them were and the group were to pro- in business. tions lure their crowds the national hero Apolinario volunteers but demanded vide the front acts for the Mabini. with big names TV and For this year too, aside payment for their services. comedian and her husband is the guitar player for the movie personalities courte- from the food galore and A master of law degree hold- sy of two biggest TV net- varied booths, there will be The observance of the Inde- show. er from Osgoode Hall Law pendence day last June 12 works in the Philippines, “live” boxing fights courte- school, Coroza is deeply was also “hijacked “ and “Sabi ng PA niya GMA Channel 7 and ABS- sy of the Hamilton-based committed in his advocacy “exploited “ by these same (production assistant, or CBN. Old School boxing club. of helping the youth special- gofer for sort) ayaw niyang The club has teamed up individuals. The result: They get huge revenues ly new young immigrants at may hahara-hara sa da- with FMW as its modest from ticket sales, beauty the same time serving as a The grassroots traditional daanan ni Vice”, said Tere- contribution to develop director in the Alzheimer pageants, booth rentals open house at the consulate sa. (Vice Ganda does not sports alternative among society of Peel region. and sponsorships and oth- gave way to an expensive want anybody standing in the youths against drugs er fund raising gimmickry. “elitist” fashion show that her way). and violence. Indeed, among the few Fili- raised money for a private FMW meanwhile, do not pino-Canadians who hold a foundation.

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Fil-Canadian to launch bamboo beer (Continued from page1 ) They believed the collabora- tion with Filipino making 7th FMWF Makes History... By Odette Montelibano Waves festival will lift ama- Philippine Daily Inquirer (reprinted) val is the FMWF award cere- teur boxing in this part of TORONTO, Canada—His tures. “Beer has always been mony. “The awards, given to Ontario and the live boxing drive for innovation has led a part of our Filipino culture, community achievers actual- bouts “is aimed at making to the notable achievement in our celebrations,” he as- ly justifies the yearly cele- these fights as the largest of being the first Filipino- serted. bration of the festival which outdoor amateur boxing Canadian licensed brewer in He spent most of year 2012 is to highlight the Filipinos show in Canada “ North America and the in- as they strive for greater working with top Canadian The fights are sanctioned by ventor of the all-natural success not only here in master brewers to find the Boxing Ontario while Old Bamboo Beer, classified as a North America but else- hop that would go well with School boxing is also affiliat- premium lager by the Liquor where in the world,” said bamboo, and conducting ed with the Canadian Ama- Control Board of Ontario. Torralba . taste events. teur Boxing Association Vincent Cruz Villanis, 29, is a Cheers! Pinoy migrant Vincent As far as bamboo was con- Recognizing the Filipino’s (CABA) and the Association Filipino migrant who aspires Villanis promises to bring his cerned, Villanis had already passion for boxing as exem- International de Boxe Ama- to more than reaping profits bamboo beer to the Philippines. plified by the successes of teur (AIBA) and the Ontario Contributed Photo/Vincent Villanis explored its tissue culture, from his unique brew. He has studied its nutritional com- its ring heroes like Gabriel Ministry of health promo- a passion for innovation. “Flash “Elorde, Manny tions. ara region. ponents and byproducts and Pacquiao, Nonito Donaire Villanis, the young president the process of extracting its The festival opens with the He set out to learn every- and more recently the newly and founder of Bamboo Beer nutrients. He said that apart traditional parade followed thing he could about bam- crowned International Box- Limited, was born and raised from over 20 minerals identi- by the short awarding cere- boo. Using biotechnology, ing Federation champion in San Matias, Pampanga and fied with the plant, it also had monies and performances Villanis developed a way of Edrin Dapudong who won in went to school at the Narciso antioxidant properties and a later in the day. propagating the plant rapidly School Inc. in Angeles City. refreshing taste. Johannesburg, South Africa, and has also identified spe- The main events of the festi- He arrived in Canada 10 June 15, the festival had cies which thrive in Ontario’s Villanis wants to bring his val are: Island Dance Waves, years ago after he was peti- teamed up with the Hamil- climate and soils. own technology of bamboo Teens and Kids Making tioned by his mother, Grace, ton-based Old School boxing extraction back to the Philip- Waves, Rock & Roll Elvis, who came to the country as a Villanis quipped that his in- club to stage live boxing pines and has already started Cultural Dance Waves, OPM live-in caregiver. terest in biotechnology may fights in Yonge-Dundas working in this direction. square as one of the main Show, Fashion Waves (Si Asean team. events of the festival. Malakas at Maganda), and for the youth are RapSarap The club is helping develop He has formed an Asean and the new segment, Yonge boxing as a sport for the team—a team of young and Waves featuring headliner youth as an alternative to aggressive friends whose Ryan Bandong of NYC. vision is to bring bamboo drugs, gangs and violence. beer to the 10 member- (Continued from page1 ) fighters in the world boxing countries of the Association stage. of Southeast Asian Nations— PNoy Congratulates New Boxing Champ….. the Philippines, Indonesia, It started with the loss of Malaysia, Singapore, Thai- Filipino boxing icon Manny land, Brunei, Burma, Cambo- the new boxing champion is Pacquiao last year and fol- dia, Laos and Vietnam. a product of a grassroots lowed by the defeat of Asean team members in- boxing program started by Nonito Donaire Jr. and Brian clude Filipino-Canadians Jay the provincial government Viloria. Guanzon and Eric de la Cruz, of North Cotabato in 1998. and Leck Chantara, the only Dapudong, 27, from Baran- AGGRESSIVE YOUNG MIGRANTS. The Asean team (from left) com- Meanwhile, Vice President gay Pag-asa, M'lang, North posed of Eric de la Cruz, Vincent Cruz Villanis, Jay Guanzon and Leck non-Filipino member whose Chantara. Contributed Photo/Vincent Villanis combined nationalities in- Jejomar Binay is expected to Cotabato, is now one of the clude Laos, Cambodia, Thai, receive the new world box- three reigning world boxing He continued schooling at be “genetically” traceable to Vietnamese and Chinese. ing champion on Friday in a champions from the Philip- the Notre Dame Secondary his father, who is a chemist in Chantara, he shared, is mar- courtesy call to be made by pines. The two others are School in Burlington, Ontario South Africa. ried to a Filipino. Except for Dapudong. Donnie Nietes and Johnriel and later, Sheridan College. Villanis, the rest of the team Casimiro. Aside from being fluent in The bamboo farm soon be- are in their early 30s with Businessman Hermie Es- Filipino, he learned three gan to produce some initial young families. guerra, a personal friend of On June 28, another Filipi- other languages: English, products—bamboo diet sup- the vice president and him- no, Denver Cuello, will trav- Spanish and French. plement as chicken weight Villanis said one of the high- self a boxing fan, informed el to Dubai, UAE to chal- enhancers, bamboo bio-fuel lights of 2012 was a trip to He began a career in banking, Pinol that Vice President lenge the Chinese champion and bamboo tea. Eventually Cambodia, on the invitation finance and sold real estate Binay was very happy with for the WBC Miniflyweight came bamboo beer. of the Cambodian govern- the victory of Dapudong Champion. until 2011 when he decided ment, to introduce the bam- to invest in a bamboo farm in Here was a product that was which came following the Grimsby, Ontario in the Niag- appreciated by different cul- (Continued on page 9) successive losses of Filipino PhilBoxing.com

(Continued from page1 ) he humbly gave credits to ate, amend, approve or veto Canada. ing up in a Filipino house- his mentors. Growing up. he what goes into our law. He hold meant his family ad- Through the course of the Justice Steve A. Coroza had his heart set on becom- encourages Filipino Canadi- hered to hard work, religion conversation, the writer ing a teacher. But having ans to look into political ca- and close family ties. He noticed how Justice Coroza no parents Lota Banate been raised in traditional reers from all levels of the strongly believes that one stressed the importance of Coroza (a native of Roxas Filipino setting, whereby government, but specially in must be ready to sacrifice. having good mentors in City, Capiz) and Romy Ma- parents give you the option the municipal level because Work hard. Failure is part of one’s life. bilangan Coroza, a native of of only three career choices : it directly affects our day-to- the drill. Nothing is handed San Joaquin, a small quiet Doctor, Lawyer or Priest, he day lives. The Filipino Youth to you so easily. town in Santo Tomas, Batan- carefully analyzed his aca- Coroza speaks highly of the Having mentioned that the Historic Day gas. demic grades and where his Filipino lawyers in the Phil- festival has turned into a strong points were. He On July 8, there is reason for Born in Belleville, Ontario, ippines and admires those “home” to the Filipino youth, humbly admitted that math us to celebrate. For on this their family relocated in who boldly moved to Cana- we asked Justice Coroza on is not among them, he finally day, the Honourable Justice Parkdale where he spent da to restart from the bot- what advise he can offer to chose to study law. Steve A. Coroza will make most of his formative years. tom and move up the corpo- our Filipino-Canadian youth history as the first Filipino- Belonging to the third larg- rate ladder, referring to the today. His three direct an- When asked how he accom- Canadian judge appointed to est ethnic group, he said he new immigrants who sacri- swers , in order of im- plished all his achievements a provincial superior court would like to see more Fili- ficed their professional portance, are: 1. Education. to become the first Filipino- in Canada. Indeed, he has pinos involved in politics as achievements back home to 2. Choosing a mentor, and Canadian to ever attain such the epitome of a Filipino they are the ones who cre- face the new challenges in lastly, 3. Hard work. Grow- an honorable appointment, Making Waves!

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The Redemptorist

Santo Arrigo. C.Ss.R The Holy Spirit

There is a traditional prayer alive in you and me. We are n’t sit around waiting for God, to Jesus, to the Holy community and caring. to the Holy Spirit that I’m invited to get in touch with their enemies to act against Spirit. But that fire that Through our own efforts, we sure many of you know. It that Holy Spirit who whis- them either. They were on burns within us is a fire that may bring about peace and is, “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the pers to our spirit, calling us fire...filled with the Holy comes from God...... a fire harmony and establish free- hearts of your faithful and to be alive in all that we do, Spirit. In the years following that will bring about peace dom for those who are op- kindle in them the fire of freeing us our fears, compul- this first Pentecost, we hear and love, and maybe a bit of pressed. But if we have your love. Send forth your sions, failures and from how the apostles preached change. God’s Fire inside of us, then Spirit, O Lord, and we shall those things that keep our and protested against greed our own fire can light the The final theme of that pray- be created, and you will re- spirits and hearts captive. and injustice… violence and way through the darkness of er to the Holy Spirit chal- new the face of the earth.” The Holy Spirit is alive with- mistreatment of people. the world. Pentecost is a lenges us to be disciples to- This prayer is rich with the in you and me. They taught about God and reminder for us that the fire day, to carry the fire of the meaning of Pentecost. It al- about the love to which all inside of us is just waiting to This Spirit dwelling in us, Spirit of God in our hearts, so has rich meaning from people were called – Jews, as spread. This fire of God will doesn’t just whisper to our and be instruments of our own experience of mo- well as Gentiles. This move- allow us to love as God spirit when we are ready to change, to transform and ments of opening our hearts ment that grew became so loves, allow us to forgive as listen, but comes to us like renew the face of the earth! to receive the Holy Spirit powerful by the work of the God forgives, to be compas- fire... like tongues of fire that St. Paul teaches us that there through Baptism, Confirma- Spirit…that it stood up sionate as God is compas- came upon the heads of the is a variety of gifts, but the tion, through other sacra- against the power and force sionate. No other way will disciples moving them to same Spirit, Each gift is giv- ments and of course, in our of the Roman state, and won. we be able to do it, than if stand before the crowd of en to us for the benefit of the prayer. we allow our fire to spread. many nations and languages. The Spirit in us is a fire. We community, for the benefit This prayer to the Holy Spir- Some who stood there lis- burn with the gifts of the of our spouses, our children This is a great commission it points out 3 significant tening were their enemies, Holy Spirit. We burn in our and grandchildren, our that we share with the early elements of our faith as a some were Jesus’ enemies, prayer, and in our daily life neighbor, and also our ene- disciples. We don’t do it church. Firstly, the Holy but the disciples had a fire with the Holy Spirit touching mies. The gifts are given to alone - we do with each oth- Spirit is alive within you and inside of them that burned our spirit to move us to do us to build and heal. The er, we do it with the help of me. Secondly, that Spirit in so much, they couldn’t help good and to do right. Mov- Holy Spirit transforms us, the promised Advocate, the us is like a fire. And finally, but preach Good News. ing us to proclaim that Jesus making us holy, and also Holy Spirit. Somehow, like with that fire of the Spirit They preached with power, is Lord, and to help us pray, whole, so that we can trans- the disciples, we must find that is in us, WE can help and strength. The people even when we can’t find the form our little corner of the space in our lives to be open transform the face of the who stood there listening, right words to express what world. If we could to the Spirit’s power, the life earth. all heard this good news in is being moved in our spirit, acknowledge and capture -giving breath, fire that their own language. For it deep in our hearts. Fire the fire that the Spirit ignites comes to transform and call We are reminded in our was Good News meant for transforms, consumes and it in us and let it work in what- us to act. The Spirit has scriptures, that our faith, the all people to hear. The Spirit purifies. How fitting that we ever we do, how different been given to us. We are love that we have for God enabled many gifts to come connect the Holy Spirit mov- would the little corners of invited to welcome that and for one another, and our forth from these simple fish- ing in us with fire so that we our world be! The Spirit Sweet Spirit into our hearts, faithfulness in keeping the ermen and peasants, gifts far will be transformed, con- would then accomplish what so that the fire of God’s love commandments are indica- more powerful than they sumed, and purified. What if has been set out: the face of will transform the world. tions that the Spirit IS AL- would have imagined. Now, we are not burning? Not on the earth would be trans- READY at work in us. Call- May our prayer today al- they could no longer sit fire???? Then, the challenge formed, changed! The Spirit ing us to live in unity with ways be an expression of around behind the locked that each one of us has is to enables us to transform ha- one another, like members that prayer to the Holy Spir- doors of the Upper Room allow that Holy Spirit to tred into love, war into of the body live and work in it. “Come Holy Spirit, fill our and wait for Jesus to come work like fire. It can be peace, injustice into justice, unison together. That Spir- hearts, your faithful people back and to act. They could- scary to give over control to individualism into a sense of it who calls us together is and kindle us the fire of your

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Jose “Tani” Arca St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 131 McCaul St, Toronto April 20, 1947 - May 20, 2013 (416) 598 3269 Tani has returned to the loving arms of Our Lord. He passed away peacefully at 66 years of age with his family at his side on May 20, 2013. Tani is the beloved husband WEEKLY WEDNESDAY MASS & DEVOTIONS: of the late Stella Torralba (2010) and 7:30 am, 9:30am, 12 noon, 2:30pm, 5:05pm, 7:00pm loving father of Vincent. ani was loved by his late parents Apolonia and Eliseo Arca and was a loved son-in-law of Melecia and the late Ciriaco and his late aunt Car- men Mitra. Cherished brother of Gloria and Fred Ymana, the late Mari- na, survived by husband Eddie Gutierrez, Osie and late Gregorio Arca, TPolicarpio and Heynedine Arca, Susan and Henry Ramos, Ramon and Edith Arca, and predeceased by Oscar, Carlito, Victoria, Luisa, and Romerico. Loved brother- in-law of the Torralba family. Loving Tatay of Noel and Darlene, Carina and Brad, Jocelyn and James, Alma and Jovi, Lena and Brian, Dennis, Katherine, Joy, Andrei, Alyson, Miriam and Ashleigh-Ann. Great uncle of Shawn, Ellie, Sebastian, Ewan, Maddy, Caleb, Jayla, Lauren, Lillian, Gabe, Max and Sabrina. A special thank you to nurses and staff on Floor 2 & 6 at Rose Garden Villa and Hotel Dieu -Grace ICU and Floor 5 for their wonderful care. If you so wish, a donation in his memory to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. Tani was a founding member of the Filipino Community Centre of Windsor and a founder of the Filipino Choir. He was a talented guitarist and had a wonderful tenor singing voice. But most of all, Tani will be remembered for being a devoted hus- band and father.

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Community TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Boxing, Beer among highlights A grand celebration for Mama @ Filipinos Making Waves Fest Ching Quejas’ 89th Birthday! Mama Ching Quejas, the perennial president of the Kalayaan Community Center celebrated her birth anniversary with over two hundred friends at the KCCC Banquet Hall, includ- ing our charming Consul General Junever Mahilum-West, her KCCC Board, Mississauga, Brampton, Toronto and out of town visitors, and her Rizal friends.

Celebrant with CG Mama Ching with her daughters and grandchil- J. Mahilum-West dren preparing to blow the cakes.

ASEAN TEAM. Vincent Villanis (3rd from left), President and founder of the first Bamboo Beer in Canada and to his left are Leck Chanthara and Jason Guanzon from Hamilton, in a recent radio interview with Kuya Roman Carretas at Himig Tinig Pinoy am530. They announced their big participation at the 7th Fili- pinos Making Waves Festival. Amidst the popularity of Boxing among Filipinos, their team will be staging the first Live Amateur Boxing at the square and the official product launch of Bamboo Beer, as well. With the many rock bands lined up for this year’s festival, it will be a real live outdoor bar—LIVE BOXING, Sir Nick Alo, Sir Fran and Baby Palamburit, Sir George, Alma Torreno, BAMBOO BEER and LIVE BANDS! (not in the picture—Eric de la Cruz). Photo by Waves Sir Willie Cantos and close friends at the dinner table. - courtesy of Romeo Zetazate

NBC News Beijing Bureau Chief Eric Baculinao (gentleman in front row) made waves speaking on "China and the Media in China" as featured guest in a forum sponsored by the Philippine Press Club of Ontario New Nurse. Jennifer S. Urbe, completed her B.S nursing degree at held at Toronto St. Luke United Church Friendship Room on June 7, 2013. Mr. Baculinao, a former Chair Ryerson University, June 7. Shown after the commencement exer- of the University of the Philippines Student Council, was among a group of student activists that got cise(L-R) Jocelyn Soriano De la Cruz (Jen’s mom), Jennifer & Jess De la stranded as guests of the China government when the Philippine Dictator Ferdinand Marcos declared Cruz (stepdad). martial law, emerging later as NBC's pointman in Beijing when China eased its foreign relations. Laureen Fernandez is Miss Philippines PIDC 2013

Making waves, Making Friends at Sampaguita restaurant East York Dance Group members: Christina Luta, Mon Torralba with: Jarvin Susan Llanera, Mila Aldanese, Precy Kojo & Magda Casison (top), Mark Romanes Laureen was also awarded Miss Photogenic, Miss Popularity, Miss Congeniality, Best in Mangila, performed Itik-itik & Zumba dance num- (mid), Manny and Ailyn Padua bers during the May 28th Asian Canadian Heritage National Costume. Joanne Ascueta, Miss PIDC 2012 puts the crown as Clyde Pacis of (bottom). Max’s Restaurant looks on. rites in Toronto – Courtesy of Tony San Juan

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(Continued from page 5) thing innovative,” said Villanis. New FCT’s Pistahan starts PH Fil-Canadian to launch Bamboo Beer business culture Independence celebrations boo beer to the country. Villanis said To pay it forward to Hamilton, Ontar- most countries in the Asean region io, where all the bamboo beer team already have big beer companies and members reside, Villanis said they many of them are even monopolies in plan to put initial earnings in a pot for their area. But he thinks bamboo beer the construction of a Filipino commu- need not be seen as a threat but as “an nity center. innovative product which can unite the Asean community.” Chantara, De la Cruz and Guanzon echo the sentiments of Villanis. The “Bamboo beer will pave the way for a boys said they want to propagate a highly competitive beer industry and business culture that “revolves unite the Asean community,” he as- around trust, authenticity, caring, serted. transparency, integrity, learning and empowerment.” The resilient bamboo plant can be propagated almost anywhere which Their big day will be in July 13, when makes it economically viable to all the team will launch Bamboo Beer Asean-member nations. “The goal is to during the Filipinos Making Waves make this premium lager available to Festival at the Yonge and Dundas everybody, across cultures and social Square in Toronto. status, it’s the beer for the masses,” Special guest speaker, Consul General Junever Mahillum-West, welcomes the crowd at said Villanis. The next big move will possibly be in Nathan Philips Square together with Linda Javier, FCT president (far left), members of December this year when the team Toronto Police Service and FCT vice-president Rey Tolentino (right). Photo below cap- By January 2013, the business was hopes to launch Bamboo Beer in the tures the traditional Flores de Mayo. Both photos by The Filipino Web Channel. officially registered. He says his busi- Philippines. ness model is “conscious capitalism.” “Arrangements with wholesalers have “This business model ensures that all been made in Pampanga, Bicol, Metro stakeholders—partners, investors, Manila, Iloilo, Bacolod and Panay. The customers and employees—would initial goal is to bring 50,000 cases to benefit from the business,” he ex- the Philippine market every month pounded, adding that “it fulfills a high- and work on expansion, he said. er purpose.” Initial canning and bottling will be “We call our team the lost sons of our done in another Asean member- countries, in the sense that we all nation which Villanis said he could not want to give something back to the yet divulge. Asean member-nations, starting with the Philippines. We want to set an ex- However, the ultimate objective is to ample and inspire others to do some- bring the extraction technology to the Philippines, Villanis said. Is your HOME and AUTO insurance up for RENEWAL?

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Tourism TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Top PH tourist spots vie to host 2015 APEC side meetings by Lois Calderon, ANC

MANILA, Philippines - Met- Among the criteria set by that have made a pitch like ro Manila and at least 9 of the council in choosing the Cebu, whose airport project the country's top tourist sites are infrastructure, se- is up for bidding later this spots are making a pitch to curity, disaster prepared- year. become the venue for the ness, power supply stability, The council is expected to sideline meetings of the cleanliness and culture. announce its final roster of APEC Summit, which the Foreign Affairs Undersecre- sites for the Senior Officials Philippines will be hosting tary for International Eco- Meetings and Sectoral Min- in 2015. nomic Relations and APEC isterial Meetings next Local officials from Cebu, Secretariat Laura del Ro- month. Tagaytay, Clark, Subic, Al- sario says hosting the sum- Local government units got bay, Iloilo, Bacolod, Boracay mit would be an extra backing from people like and Davao all are trying to "catalyst" that would accel- Iloilo-born Senator Franklin convince the National Or- erate the Aquino govern- Drilon who was there when ganizing Council that they ment's infrastructure pro- Iloilo made its presentation will be an ideal host. gram, since key transporta- before the APEC organizing tion like airports, express- The council was created by council. ways and roads need to be President Benigno Aquino ready by 2015. Drilon said hosting the in November last year to APEC sideline meetings manage the preparations for Some of the government's would bring in business and Well-known Fashion Designer John Ablaza with models Ben Isaac and the APEC meetings. public private partnership more tourism to Iloilo. Kirtz Viray projects are located in cities

Lifestyle TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Philippines, the social networking capital of the world By Ching Alano

We all know that the Philip- This question was raised by land. The respondents con- electronics, health and per- Asia Pacific executives from pines is the famed “text- Reader’s Digest as it held its sisted of Reader’s Digest sub- sonal care, household prod- Australia and Singapore, in- messaging capital of the annual Trusted Brands sur- scribers and Asia’s quality ucts, retail, education, cluding Sue Carney, editor- world.” But did you know vey. consumers. Sixty-eight per- transport, travel, and tele- in-chief, Reader’s Digest-Asia that our country has also cent of all respondents in communications. They were Pacific, and Ebb Hinchliffe, The survey also asked par- been recognized as the the survey agreed that the chosen based on six quali- executive director from the ticipants how often they “social networking capital of results of this survey would ties — trustworthiness and The American Chamber of shared their positive and the world,” with more than help them in making their credibility, quality, value, Commerce of the Philip- negative brand experiences 93 percent of Internet users purchasing decisions. understanding of customer pines. Hinchliffe will key- online. having their own Facebook needs, innovation, and cor- note the awarding rites. Reader’s Digest Trusted account? Now in its 15th year, the porate social responsibility. Brands is giving out a total The event marks Reader’s Reader’s Digest Trusted So, you’re probably on Face- of 91 awards to companies The survey was conducted Digest 91st anniversary, tru- Brands survey has become a book. Whether it’s because which scored the highest in by Ipsos, the world’s third ly a milestone for this glob- marketing institution serv- we love to communicate or the consumer survey under largest market research ally popular magazine, ing as a barometer in identi- to keep in touch with our 42 categories. It is consid- company with offices in 84 which was founded by fying consumer preferences friends and loved ones, or to ered one of the most repre- countries. Dewitt and Lila Wallace in and recommendations and make new friends, Filipinos sentative and transparent the US and has been a part over-all brand appeal of The annual prestigious Gold may be the most active consumer surveys in Asia of a lot of people’s growing- products in various catego- and Platinum awards will be netizens on the globe when with trusted brand results up years. Today, it is pub- ries. given to the country’s most it comes to sharing their brought about solely by con- lished in 49 editions and trusted brands based on the thoughts online. This year, the Reader’s Di- sumers’ brand recall and translated in 16 languages. results of a comprehensive gest Trusted Brands survey attribute scoring. With a very active social me- consumer survey conducted Wow, way to go for a nona- covered 7,000 respondents dia and the continued in- This year’s winners come last May 23 at Edsa Shangri- genarian! in seven Asian countries, crease in the number of from diverse industries such La Hotel in Mandaluyong. including the Philippines, Reprinted from PhilStar. online shopping sites, how as food and beverage, per- Singapore, Hong Kong, India, Personally handing over the much has this affected the sonal products, finance, mo- Malaysia, Taiwan, and Thai- awards are Reader’s Digest shopping habits of Filipinos? toring-related, consumer

(Continued from page 23) veloped football in other Bischof said he came up Stange; Otto Pfister who has May, Bischof said all five are

Philippine Azkals coach honored... countries. with the idea for the Germa- coached national teams of considered winners for their ny Football Ambassador Ghana, Bangladesh, Saudi contribution to the world- As for picking Cebu as the Razkals and Don Bosco Boys back in 2011 under the pat- Arabia, Togo and Cameroon; wide development of foot- beneficiary for his prize, Home. ronage of legendary German and Holger Obermann, a for- ball. Weiss said he had no reason The turnover ceremony was soccer coach Rudi Guten- mer football journalist who to think twice about his Aside from giving Weiss his held at the Casino Espanol dorf, who coached 20 na- has worked in Cameroon, choice. plaque, Bischof is also here de Cebu, Inc. yesterday. tional teams including the Guinea, Gambia, East Timor, to observe Weiss here in the “I chose Cebu because there Philippine Women’s team Kuwait and Nepal on behalf “This is wonderful, I am hap- Philippines so he can tell has been no one else who and about 50 clubs. of the Deutscher Fussball py about the recognition,” those in Germany about has been as supportive to Botschafter. said Weiss, who added that Aside from Weiss, also nom- Weiss’ work here and how the Azkals and the Philip- 10 years ago no one cared to inated were USA team coach Although Obermann was he has been behaving. He pine Football Federation’s notice the many Germans Ju rgen Klinsmann; Singa- named as the German Foot- said that as Germans, their (PFF) programs than the who have been helping de- pore team coach Bernd ball Ambassador 2013 last acts will reflect on Germany. CFA.”

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June 2013 12 Danielle Ocampo crowned Miss Manila 2013

(L-R):Stacey Leigh Schroeder, Rea Therese Alonzo, Robelyn Lucena (2nd runner up), Danielle Ocampo (Miss Manila 2013), Theyrl delos Reyes(1st runner up), Kimberly Ibarrientos and Stephanie Foster. Photo by Larry Torres The lovely Miss Manila candidates in their Casual and Formal Attires

Fiesta Filipina Dance Troupe provid- ed the cultural flavour of the pag- eant with their exotic costumes. Lilibeth Bobila, Dr. Belle Tumbokon & Rowena Adolfo take a break from their difficult task of selecting the winners. Photo below shows judge Mario Marasigan during the one-on-one pre-pageant interview.

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Emilio Zarris serenades the contest- ants and the crowd with his rendi- Making Waves at Miss Manila 2013. (L-R): Mon Torralba, Ruben tion of “This is the Moment”. Cusipag, Teresa Torralba with the Big 3 of Miss Manila’s executive Right photo shows Ms Manila can- committee Lurvie DeBlois(Co-chair), Tess Cusipag (Chairperson) and didates Kim Ibarrientos & Stepha- Estring Aguinaldo(Executive Producer). Photo by Larry Torres nie Foster.

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CHRIS ZETAZATE Director, 2013 Band Waves

June 2013 14 TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Yonge Waves This new festival segment will feature Ryan Bandong (NYC), Donsmoove (Montreal), Ryan Flores (TO) and more! New York City’s Mitchell and started gaining scores turned to perform every Grey began with singer/ of supporters with over year at the festival, includ- songwriter Ryan Bandong 20,000 subscribers to date. ing our Youth Waves Con- (vocals), as he started his cert in Vancouver last journey in music as a rap- Ryan's first Youth Waves year. A favourite of the To- per, learning how to create and Toronto performance ronto youth crowd at the songs using tremendous was at the Making Waves festival, Ryan will return and clever wordplay. Not Festival in August 2010 as a this summer as a solo artist too long after, he picked up solo artist who performed and the headliner of the a guitar and started to take with the 2010 headliner, AJ newly-minted segment of a chance at singing. Realiz- Rafael. In 2011, he was in- Making Waves Festival ing he had greater potential vited back to Toronto and called "Yonge Waves". Wel- elsewhere, he decided to was introduced to the fans come back, Ryan! keep going. He began post- as "Mitchell Grey" the band. New York City ing YouTube videos in 2009, Mitchell Grey has since re-

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Donsmoove is a singer/songwriter/entertainer from Montreal. He has been featured on National TV (CTV/Global/Canadian Idol), Radio (Virgin 96 Montreal/CBC Montreal/94.7 Hits Montreal/ ckut and cjlo Montreal) And has performed across North America amongst musics rising independant artists. He is currently working on a mixtape release for 2013 and his first single Mysterious is available on itunes. Please check out donsmoove on Youtube, Facebook, Insta- gram and Twitter. For bookings please email [email protected]

Toronto

Musician-singer-songwriter, Ryan Flores, 21, is an up and coming local independent artist in Toronto with an original repertoire of radio- ready, catchy, acoustic-pop music. Visit his web- site at ryanflores.ca and his YouTube channel at youtube.com/rflores314 for more!

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Featured Band UPPERCASE tops the audition for Band Waves! Band Waves Toronto’s top 6 bands to perform Unanimously selected by Judges Mon Torralba, composer & Hotdog Band original; Ramon Estaris, exec. Producer of Trimedia and musical director/arranger/conductor Lorrie Ilustre. at Yonge-Dundas Square!

of the group's marketing The group promoted their NzxQ_ESIJc/). CyberPinoyR and artwork designs. debut EP album with vari- adio, based in the UK, fea- ous gigs and shows in the tured an interview with Around December 2009 the Greater Toronto Area, in- Mark de Leon on December band found Daniel from a cluding performances at the 3, 2012, where the band's Facebook group of Toronto 2011 Mabuhay Festival at single "Balikbayan" reached drummers, and eventually the Metro Toronto Conven- #1 and stayed there for sev- in August 2010 Daniel intro- tion Centre, at Cusina eral consecutive weeks on duced Joey to the group as Lounge, at the BuzzFest its Top 20 Hit List aired live lead guitarist. In August event at Hard Rock Cafe To- weekly (http:// 2010 the group's first music ronto, and at the 2012 Filipi- instagram.com/p/ video for their first single nos Making Waves Festival SZmU_dSIES/). "Balikbayan" was shot in at Dundas Square. They several locations in Toronto UPPERCASE released its full were also featured in an epi- led by Mark's friend JP de -length LP on May 17, 2013 sode of "Barkada", a show Guzman. The group eventu- at an album launch and UPPERCASE was formed in who were also musicians in produced in Toronto broad- ally finished the EP and re- charity event at Hard Rock September 2009 in Toronto, the Toronto band scene. An casted worldwide on GMA leased it in March 2011, con- Cafe in downtown Toronto. Canada. It consists of Mark unfortunate car accident in Pinoy TV in February sisting of 5 all-original The LP album consists of 11 de Leon on vocals and gui- October 2007 inspired Mark 2012. It included an inter- tracks and produced by in- all-original tracks produced tars, Allan Lagat on bass and to start writing songs in his view with the whole band, dependent label Radio In- by Radio Insect Records. guitars, Jason Alba on piano own time, and at the turn of and a performance of their sect Records. Later that and keyboards, Joey Giago- the new year, he penned the second single "In You" from year Mark invited his old nia on guitars, and Daniel songs "Time Space Warp" their debut EP album. friend Jason to join at piano Ascano on drums and per- and balikbayan”. Through- and keyboards, and with The online radio community cussions. out 2008 and 2009 he was this latest addition the band started to pick up the buzz able to accumulate a string Prior to its formation, Mark roster was made complete. on the band's mu- of songs, and around Sep- and Allan were former sic. Listeners of Bootleg- tember 2009, the two found- The group's music finds it bandmates from a cover Radio.com, an independent ing members embarked on roots from the Original Pili- band they formed around music online radio station forming a band with original pino Music genre hailing 2006. When that stint didn't based in the Philippines, music. The group name from their native Philip- pan out, the two separated voted UPPERCASE as Fea- "UPPERCASE" came from a pines. Among the band's The album is available on ways but three years later tured Artist for the month of common friend in Mark Kev- musical influences are the limited edition CDs and on got re-acquainted through August 2012 (http:// in Que, who eventually be- Eraserheads, Rivermaya, itunes, under Toronto indie their own circle of friends instagram.com/p/ came very involved in most Sugarfree, and TrueFaith. label Radio Insect Records.

AQUARIUS NO BUDGET Band NOIZYTOYZ Waves PARTIDA will RAIZE THE FLAG rock UPPERCASE Down- town

TO! Raize the Flag is a band from Toronto formed in 2012. A combination of individuals possessing an undying passion for rap/metal infused music, the group’s aim is to empower its fellow Filipinos by providing national- istic awareness through deliverance of lyrical poetry combined with heavy guitar riffs, funky bass grooves, and hard-hitting drum beats. Check them out on Facebook - "https://www.facebook.com/pages/Raize -the-Flag/307508092656753". Partida, with Filbert Wong at a gig at the Hard Rock Café.

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Filipinos Making Waves TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] July 13: Toronto fest celebrates Filipino talent

Led by Sensei Manny Lim Burdeos, the Chameleon Mississauga Karate Club caters to all ages willing to learn the art for self defence, discipline and promote positive attitude Kuzins. Due to relative demand, last year’s surprise highlight returns on YDS stage. to all its students. One of the fastest growing martial arts school in Mississauga, the The group consists of the Mendoza’s: (Front L-R) Myles, Bryce; (Back L-R) Chloe, Jade, club is located at 1245 Kamato Rd. please contact the school at 647-638-3626 for free front man Presley, Kaitlin & Cole. Managed by EEE-AU-WWW Productions. trial. JOIN NOW!

Teens Making Waves

Noah Alcantara-Aquino. “I am an 8th Meagan Mabilangan is 13yrs old and is excited about her debut performance at grader and a third year FMWF perform- Mic-mic Juane is a 15 year old singer and FMW fest. She was chosen to sing the er. I love to play rock 'n roll music on actress. This is her 2nd time performing at Canadian National Anthem at the open- FMWF. You can find her on Youtube. guitar and started singing recently. Be- ing ceremonies of this year’s festival. sides music, I am proud to be part of http://youtube.com/micmicproductions. Taking vocal lessons since 9 yrs old, she Photo by Jerrold Serrano bronze and gold medal winning basket- topped the female voice in her age ball teams. I was chosen among the top group by winning 1st place at the Picker- 20 fencing participants in the recent ing Rotary Music Festival for two con- Asian Community Games in Toronto.” secutive years (2012 & 2013), plus the Adjudicator cash award for this year.

Isabella Santiago. With a commanding vibrato voice mature beyond her age, 14- year old Isabella Santiago is no stranger to the stage. She proudly boasts numer- ous first place prizes in local, regional and national talent competitions and showcases. Recently, Robin Givens cast Isabella for a role in a theatrical produc- tion. Isabella has also had the opportuni- ty to be a lead vocalist for recording pro- Sierra Rayman. Returning to the stage jects in both the US and Canada, and was Vianne Gaerlan started singing at an chosen to be part of Canada’s “Mini Pop for the Filipinos Making Waves Festival early age of 4. She had been performing is eleven-year-old Sierra Rayman, a local Kids” as well as a core member of in events such as Pistahan sa Toronto, “Sparkle”, a girl group. Contact/ award winning singer. Sierra has been Mikaela Canlapan. 13 years old, plays Pinoy Fiesta, and many more. This is her stunning crowds on stages across South- guitar and sings, will be graduating grade Management: Ared Arzumanian of Silver second year in Making Waves. She loves Note Entertainment Inc., ern Ontario for the last two years and 8 this June and will be attending grade 9 playing instruments such as guitar, pi- T: (647) 409-0993 , this past January in the Philippines with at Iona catholic secondary school en- ano, and drums. rolled in vocals. E: [email protected] her beautiful voice.

Edmund Arevalo is one of the Philippines' Best Elvis. 3-time champion- Winner of an Elvis Sing-Alike contest in Rock n 2007 organized by Elvis Presley Friendship Club, an Elvis true-blue fan club in the Philippines, Filipino Toronto Impersona- tion contest winner of 2010 and Filipino Toronto Singing Idol champion 2010. He Roll wears 50s inspired attire and recreates the excitement and energy of the 50s and 60s. Edmund has performed in different venues in Toronto Canada. Edmund Are- valo is "Mr Rock & Roll". Elvis! Zena “Lady Elvis” Zagala has always been a radiant performer & avid supporter of Filipinos Making Waves.

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Rap Sarap

La Cosa Pinoy Distrikt. Their first performance opened a lot of op- portunities for this young group. LCPD has been busy with numer- ous events, club performances and already had their very own con- cert. Their music is powerful, energetic and inspiring. Their reper- toire represents Versa style Music from Pinoy Hip Hop to English Rap and R&B. LCPD members compose their own songs. Please, add us on facebook La Cosa Pinoy Distrikt, to find out the latest news and Subscribe to our YouTube: La Cosa Pinoy Distrikt (LCPDTV), for songs and latest videos. Contact Larry Dionio (LCPD Manager) for inquiries or more info about LCPD.

Precious little boy. Reuben “Rap” Acepcion is shaping up to be like his late dad, Ralph DaBarkadaz. Since 2005, DaBarkadaz have been displaying their “RapRap”, talented leader of talents and passion for music and sharing it to the Filipino communi- the group Da’Barkadaz. With ty. With the dynamic combination of music, family and God, his mom Precious, Da Barkadaz DaBarkadaz - Raedelz, Matt D, Fresh and Kazanga - have continued will be performing at the Filipi- to bring to the stage a new flavour of what hip hop as a Filipino is nos Making Waves Festival on about. July 13, 2013.

The Microphone Phenomenalz, also known as MPz, is a hip hop fil- can male group that has been sharing their talents to the Filipino & Canadian English community since 2002. With their different styles, vibe and characters, they are able to showcase a strong unity and a passion evident through their music. Follow them on: Twitter: @therealMPz, Instagram: @therealMPz, Google + : therealMPz, www.facebook.com/MPz.original Members in order from left to right: Br&new, Young Angel, Dime Izzy, Luckie. Photo by Matz Rios.

Southeast Cartel is a group of Filipino youth artists and producers who came together to create music that would solidify the culture and the Filipino hip hop in Toronto. The group aims to inspire the community, specially the youth, through live hip hop music. OPM Original Pilipino Music Naldy Maggie Rodriguez Kresel Resident arranger and orches- trator of the Manila Philhar- A nurse by profession and a monic Orchestra. He also ar- Chyrelle singer by heart, Maggie has ranges music for Philippine performed in a theatrical show Philharmonic Orchestra, Ma- Samson in Boston USA, Alice in “BIG nila Symphony Orchestra and Genevieve RIVER” in New York City USA , other orchestra in the Philip- joined theatrical ensemble for pines. He works with some of Llamzon “42 ST “ NYC USA. From NYC to the famous music directors and Chyrell is a multi-awarded sing- LA California, she enjoyed her artists in the Philippines like many gigs. Along with her er/songwriter known in the Louie Ocampo, Mon Faustino Genevieve Llamzon has been MaggieK band, she had a con- community for her angelic vo- and Ryan Cayabyab. Arranger singing since she was 13 years cert for “PISTAHAN SA Con- cals. She has been performing and music transcriber of artists old, and continues to sing at necticut “ in Hamden with spe- for more than a decade in nu- like Sarah Geronimo, Gary V, small events to keep her pas- cial guest Mr. Mon Torralba of merous events, fundraisers, Mon Martin Nievera, Kuh Ledesma, sion of singing alive. Her reper- HOTDOG band. The ante is musicals, concerts and shows Christian Bautista and more. toire consists of singing of even higher now as she per- around the GTA. For more infor- He composes original musical opening for Side A, Pilita Torralba forms again with Mon and the mation, please visit play and also do music di- Corales & Imelda Papin. very talented Naldy Rodriguez. recting for live concerts. www.chyrell.com.

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Original ‘Annaliza’ director tags Andrea Straight from the hearts Brillantes as the next Judy Ann Santos of Maya and Ser Chief Gil Soriano, director of the I think she will stay long in What they said on the day of TFC’s very successful “Be Careful with original Annaliza in the 80s, showbiz. She may be the my Heart” Toronto show was all praises for rising next Judy Ann Santos.” teleserye princess Andrea The veteran director also Jodi Sta Maria aka Maya pleasure for us to be able to Brillantes for her portrayal expressed how happy he is perform for you and bring as Annaliza and even tagged “… Maraming maraming with the 2013 remake of you happiness here in Cana- her as the next Judy Ann salamat po sa pagmamahal, Annaliza and commended da. I know that nasasabik Santos. sa pagtangkilik po. Isa pong the whole cast and crew for Annaliza Director Gil Soriano kayo sa mga Filipino teleser- pribilyeho naming na mag- a job well done. “I really like ye and you miss the Philip- know each other more and ing blessing po sa inyo po at it. When I saw the trailer, I pines. So we are just happy fall in love with each other. sa lahat po ng mga bumi- told myself that this show that we could bring the Phil- With Annaliza fully sup- yahe ng malayo para lang po would surely rate.” ippines to you. porting her dad, Guido will makita kami or makipag During its pilot week, An- ask Stella’s hand in mar- participate po. Alam po We have to give credit to naliza immediately soared riage. Will Stella say yes to namin na mayroon po everybody in this produc- high innational TV ratings. Guido? Is Stella the mother kayong mga kailangan tion – from our bosses to Now, more viewers are get- Annaliza has been waiting gawin pero you chose to be the writers, the cast and the ting hooked on and en- for? here. You chose to be with crew – and all of us who Rising star Andrea Brillantes deared by the touching sto- us today….” worked together. Sabi nga Don’t miss Annaliza week- ry of kind-hearted little girl ni Jodi nakakapagod din ang During the program’s nights before TV Patrol Richard Yap aka Ser Chief Annaliza. This week, Guido ginagawa namin. You may thanksgiving party recently, inABS-CBN’s Primetime Bi- (Zanjoe Marudo) and Stella “Like Jodi said, it is such an Gil said, “She is really good. da. ABS-CBN Press Release. (Continued on page22 ) (Kaye Abad) will get to honour to be here. It’s a

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Bernadette Bayot Hernandez, 55, the Filipino mother of Gram- my awardee Bruno Mars, has died in Hawaii. The Associated Press, quoting a publicist for Mars' label, Atlan- tic Records, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to speak on the record, said Mars' mother, Bernadette Hernandez died Saturday, June 1, of a brain aneurysm. The Philippines-born matriarch is survived by her Grammy- winning son, his brother Eric and their four sisters Presley, Tahiti, Tiara and Jamie.

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Tightly-knit family. Bruno (bottom left) grew up as one of six children to 4915 Steeles Ave E, Scarborough ON NO mother Bernadette (centre). INSTANT According to the AP, Hernandez was a hula dancer and a sing- - MIXES er who immigrated from the Philippines and "nurtured her son's interest in music at an early age." At age four, Bruno recorded a ballad he penned titled, “I Love You, Mom,” in which he repeats the title and calls her “my fa- vorite girl”. In Bruno’s latest interview with Rolling Stone magazine, he mentioned how grateful he is for his mom for shaping up his future. Bruno made sure that he carries his mom’s name everywhere he goes by having her mom’s name, Bernadette, etched and tattooed on his shoulder.

Bernadette countered in an interview with ABS-CBN saying, “Bruno, I’m so, so proud of you. Keep up the good work. And Be Seen. Be Heard. Be There. don’t forget where you came from – Hawaii. But your mom is from here, Philippines”. Bruno Mars, on behalf of all Filipino-Canadians, we express Sat, July 13, 2013 our sincerest sympathy to you and the whole family. Eternal rest grant unto Bernadette, O Lord, and let perpet- YONGE-DUNDAS SQUARE ual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.

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Vilma at 7 Lopez-owned ABS-CBN By Dexter Rodrigo Matilla (philstar.com) Convergence ushers in the media convergence era in the Philippines with the ex- pansion of its telecommuni- cations business via a net- work sharing agreement with Globe Telecom. This groundbreaking part- nership, which converges two separate industries, enables ABS-CBN - the country's largest media and (L-R) ABS-CBN Convergence Inc. president & managing director entertainment conglomer- Carlo Katigbak, ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio Lopez III, , Globe Tele- ate – to deliver ABS-CBN com President and CEO Ernest Cu, and Globe Telecom senior advis- content and offer traditional er for consumer business Peter Bithos at the ABS-CBN press confer- telecoms services on mobile ence where they announced the official beginning of media conver- devices. gence in the country, made possible by the historic partnership be- tween ABS-CBN Convergence and Globe Telecom. In a press conference, ABS- 36th Gawad Urian Award winners: Art Acuña (Best Supporting Actor, CBN Convergence president partnership to provide Fili- Katigbak maintained that "Posas"), Alessandra de Rossi (Best Supporting Actress, "Sta. Niña), and managing director Car- pinos with more reasons to the best is still yet to come Nora Aunor (Best Actress, "The Womb"), Adolfo Alix Jr. (Best Direc- lo Katigbak said this newest enjoy their mobile phones. for Filipinos, who remain to tor, "Mater Dolorosa"), and Jericho Rosales (Best Actor, "Alagwa"). pioneering move from the The exclusive content that be the network’s inspiration MANILA, Philippines - Su- Best Actress for “Baybayin.” 60-year old company aims ABS CBN will provide ush- in coming up with world- perstar Nora Aunor went to create a new experience ers in a new form of enter- class programs and innova- Multi-awarded actor Art home with the 36th Gawad for Filipinos by expanding tainment for mobile users in tive ways of delivering con- Acun a brought home the Urian Best Actress trophy their access to ABS-CBN the Philippines. We are now tent. Best Supporting Actor content on mobile devices. seeing the gains of our net- for her performance in the “ABS-CBN has always been award for “Posas” where he work modernization and IT Brillante Mendoza-directed “We have come to realize about delivering Filipino portrays a corrupt cop. transformation initiatives, “Thy Womb” during the that the mobile internet is content to our audiences having new capabilities to awards ceremony Tuesday Best Film went to direc- going to become one of the over the platforms that are enter into these businesses night at the NBC Tent in tor Arnel Mardoqui- most important platforms most relevant to them,” he to showcase our strength Bonifacio Global City. It is o's "Ang Paglalakbay ng mga for delivering content to our explained. “This is also an- and leadership.” Aunor's seventh award in Bituin sa Gabing Madilim". audiences. We believe that other milestone in our tran- the category, tying her with In his speech, in the same way television Through the network- sition from being predomi- Vilma Santos. Mardoquio brought to task revolutionized the mass sharing agreement, Globe nantly a broadcast company the lack of policy in the Phil- Best Actor, meanwhile, went market’s ability to receive will provide capacity and to becoming a complete me- ippine government, stating to Jericho Rosales for information and entertain- coverage on its existing cel- dia enterprise, reaching our that while independent “Alagwa”. ment, the wireless internet lular mobile telephony net- audiences not just on televi- films gain recognition out- will be the next most im- work to ABS-CBN Conver- sion, but on anymedium “Naniniwala po ako na mag- side the country, very few portant medium for our au- gence on a nationwide ba- that is important and rele- niningning muli ang peliku- Filipinos watch them here. dience. Very soon, our Ka- sis. The parties may also vant to them.” lang Pilipino,” Rosales, a first pamilyas will enjoy special share assets such as servers, “Dapat magkaroon ng politi- ABS-CBN, exuding the pio- timer in the Urian Awards, shows, receive our news, towers, and switches. cal will ang gobyerno,” neering spirit that has be- said during his speech. “At and interact with our stars Mardoquio said. “Para mat- This is not the first time that come a trademark of Lopez- gusto ko maging parte from anywhere and anytime utong tumangkilik an gating ABS-CBN has ventured into owned companies, was also noon.” they want, through their mga kababayan sa peliku- new media territory in or- in the forefront of the cable tablets and cellphones. This Alessandra de Rossi, on her lang Pilipino.” der to deliver its programs TV industry through SkyCa- fifth try, finally won an Uri- is just the beginning of a The awards ceremony was and other content to its ble and is well ahead in pre- an as she was awarded the whole new set of mobile hosted by Iza Calzado, viewers. In the 2000s, ABS- paring for the Philippines’ Best Supporting Actress tro- experiences that we will Cherie Gil, Richard Gomez, CBN launched TFC.tv, the switch to Digital Terrestrial phy for “Sta. Nin a”. For this bring to subscribers of ABS- Xian Lim and Manunuring first video-streaming site Television with test broad- year, she was also nominat- CBN Mobile,” Katigbak Pelikulang Pilipino judge that carries ABS-CBN con- cast activities being con- ed in the same category for said. Butch Francisco. tent intended for Filipinos ducted in different parts of “Mater Dolorosa” and as Globe Telecom CEO Ernest abroad. Recently, ABS-CBN the nation. Cu commended the partner- also introduced its free vid- It has also set a template for ship, saying it will create a eo streaming website for For Sponsorships, Booth Vendors , Exhibitors media organization expan- new market for mobile us- Philippine resi- sion, as it has successfully Please email us at ers. dents, iWanTV!, which has spread out its business from revolutionized the viewing [email protected] He said, "We are happy that just radio and TV broadcast- habits of Filipinos by allow- Globe is once again at the ing to also print, licensing, ing them to watch ABS-CBN forefront of a pioneering music, events, and now, tel- programs on demand. effort. We entered this ecommunications.

(Continued from page20 ) your lives and bring you Saturday much joy and happiness Straight from the hearts... July 13, 2013 that our show is supposed to give. So we are very in- not see it but sometimes we spired to continue to do that Yonge-Dundas just get to sleep for an hour and that we are all instru- Square a day, at most two to three ments from the Lord above. hours, because of our tap- And we hope that if this is ing. But when we’re here, it our calling to be able to in- SEE YOU seems all worth it kasi spire all of you, then so be it. nakikita namin how much Let this be our mission in we inspire people, how our lives. Thank you so THERE! much we get to get into much.” rt

June 2013 23 Sports TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Arum sees Pacquiao headlining Philippine Azkals coach 'Thrilla in Manila II' honored by Germany for mine of a market waiting to contribution to Philippine be tapped. However, his strategy will football require a partnership with By Mars G. Alison casinos to generate a sure profit. Philippine Azkals coach Hans countries to further develop Michael Weiss was honored by football in the world, came here Pacquiao is set to make his his home country Germany as yesterday to personally give ring return on November 24 one of the five final nominees for Weiss his plaque since the Ger- against Mexico’s Brandon the German Football Ambassa- man coach was not able to go Rios. dor 2013 for his work in bring- home last May during the ing the game of the Philippine awarding ceremony. The fight will take place at senior men’s team to a higher Aside from receiving his plaque, The Venetian in Macau, level in Asian football. Weiss also turned over his dona- which has a liberalized gam- Weiss earned about 1,000 Euros tion to the CFA, who partnered ing industry similar to Las for the nomination and he has with Sunsport to distribute soc- Vegas in the United States. decided to donate the amount to cer balls to 11 chosen football MANILA – Top Rank Inc. portions similar to the his- the grassroots development of clubs in Cebu. CEO Bob Arum believes toric Thrilla in Manila be- Arum sees Pacquiao fighting Cebu via the Cebu Football Asso- The 11 are Tabor Hills FC, Lahug pressure for a second tween Muhammad Ali and in Thrilla in Manila II before ciation (CFA). FC, Warshockz, Canduman FC, "Thrilla in Manila," head- Smokin’ Joe Frazier in the the Filipino retires from Roland Bischof, who founded the Cebu City Central School, Suba lined by Manny Pacquiao, is 1970s. boxing. initiative for Germany to recog- Basbas, Minglanilla FC, Inaya- building up with the con- nize the many coaches and ex- wan FC, San Roque FC, DB “They gonna want to put an Thrilla in Manila I was the struction of 4 big casinos in perts who are working in other (Continued on page 10) event in The Arena that's third and final boxing match the Manila Bay waterfront. very, very close by,” said between Ali and Frazier for “You gotta understand, they Arum “They're gonna use the WBC and WBA heavy- RENT-A-CAR filled in part of the water- the Manny Pacquiao fight to weight titles. front around Manila Bay bring players around Asia.” It was fought at the Araneta and they're building four SM Mall of Asia Arena, now Coliseum in Quezon City in Phone 416-754-2779 Fax 416-754-9125 unbelievably luxurious casi- the Philippines's largest in- 1975. nos,” Arum explained in an [email protected] door stadium, opened in the interview with Radio The bout, won by Ali, is Manila Bay waterfront last Rahim. “Those casinos ranked as one of the great- year. Jalpesh Brahmbhatt should be up and running in est fights of 20th century Serving boxing, and is the climax to Branch Manager C2RH the next year.” Arum has been branching Customers out his operations to Asia, the bitter rivalry between 940 ELLESMERE RD Arum said that to boost the which has a population of Ali and Frazier . Right! SCARBOROUGH ON M1P 2W8 casinos’ opening, they will 4.2 billion, citing a gold need an event of grand pro- ABS-CBNnews.com

June 2013 24 Kahit Maputi na ang Anak MUSIC STAND Buhok Ko Freddie Aguilar Mon Torralba Music/Lyrics: Rey Valera Version: Anna Rabtsun with David DiMuzio (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvSEFCP2UmI) Go with the flow… See you at the OPM Show! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Saturday, July 13 Yonge-Dundas Square

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Verse 1 Am No'ng isilang ka sa mundong ito Magkaisa F Laking tuwa ng magulang mo Virna Lisa G Am At ang kamay nila ang iyong ilaw Am (Capo on third fret, open G w High octave chords) At ang nanay at tatay mo F Intro: G C/G D/G C/G G C/G D/G pause Intro: Bb9 – Gm - G# - C#m Di malaman ang gagawin G Am Verse1 F#7sus – (D#m7) Em7 - A7sus Minamasdan pati pagtulog mo G F G Kung tayo ay matanda na Verse1 At sa gabi'y napupuyat ang iyong nanay Bm7 C(add9) D11 Am Sana'y di tayo magbago D A/C# Bm7 /A G D/F# Ngayon ganap ang hirap sa mundo Sa pagtimpla ng gatas mo G Bm7 F G Kailan man, nasaan ma'y Em A A/G F#m7 Unawa ang kailangan ng tao At sa umaga nama'y kalong ka ng iyong amang C(add9) D11 Am Ito ang pangarap ko B9 B7b9 Em A11–A–C11– A7sus Ang pagmamahal sa kapwa'y ilaan Tuwang-tuwa sa iyo Bm7 Makuha mo pa kayang D A/C# Bm /A G D/F# Isa lang ang ugat na ating pinagmulan Verse 2 B7 Em7 G7 Ako'y hangkan at yakapin, ooh Em A A/G F#m7 Tayong lahat ay magkakalahi Am C(add9) D11 Bm7 G11 Ngayon nga'y malaki ka na Hanggang pagtanda natin B9 B7b9 Em A7sus Sa unos at agos ay huwag padadala F CM7 Ang nais mo'y maging malaya Nagtatanong lang sa 'yo Chorus G D(add9) Bm7 E7sus-E7 Di man sila payag, walang magagawa Ako pa kaya'y iibigin mo A7sus-A7-D (A/C#) Bm Am Am7-Bm7-C(add9)-D11 Ikaw nga'y biglang nagbago Kung maputi na ang Panahon na (may pag-asa kang matatanaw) (Bm/A) G (D/F#) Em A F G C/G D/G C/G G C/G D/G pause Naging matigas ang iyong ulo buhok ko? Ng pagkakaisa (bagong umaga, bagong araw) (A/G) F#m7 Bm7 G At ang payo nila'y sinuway mo Verse2 Kahit ito (sa atin Siya'y nagmamahal) Em A7sus G F Pagdating ng araw Ay hirap at dusa A7sus-A7-D (A/C#) Bm Di mo man lang inisip Bm7 G Am Ang yong buhok Magkaisa (may pag-asa kang matatanaw) (Bm/A) G (D/F#) Em A Na ang kanilang ginagawa'y para sa iyo C(add9) D11 F G Ay puputi na rin At magsama (bagong umaga, bagong araw) (A/G) F#m Bm Pagkat ang nais moy masunod ang layaw mo G Bm7 Am Sabay tayong mangangarap Kapit-kamay (sa atin Siya'y nagmamahal) Em A7sus Di mo sila pinapansin C(add9) D11 Ng nakaraan sa 'tin Sa bagong pag-asa Verse 3 Bm7 B7 Em7 G7 Ang nakalipas ay ibabalik natin, ooh Verse 2 Am C(add9)D11 Bm7 G11 Nagdaan pa ang mga araw Ipapaalala ko sa 'yo D A/C#-Bm /A G D/F# Ngayon may pag-asang natatanaw F CM7 At ang landas mo'y naligaw Ang aking pangako Em A A/G F#m-F#m7 May bagong araw, bagong umaga G Am D(add9) Bm7 E7sus-E7 Ikaw ay nalulong sa masamang bisyo Na ang pag-ibig ko'y laging sa 'yo B9 B7b9 Em A7sus Pagmamahal ng Diyos, isipin mo tuwina Am Am7-Bm7 C(add9)D11 D7sus-E7 At ang una mong nilapitan Kahit maputi na ang buhok ko (Repeat Chorus) F Ang 'yong inang lumuluha Adlib: A-C#m7-D(add9)-E11 (2x) Bb7sus-Bb7-Eb (Bb/D) Cm G Am At ang tanong "Anak, ba't ka nagkaganyan?" C#m7 C#7 F#m7 A7 Magkaisa (may pag-asa kang matatanaw) (Cm/Bb) G# (Eb/G) Fm Bb F G Ang nakalipas ay ibabalik natin, ooh At ang iyong mga mata'y biglang lumuha At magsama (bagong umaga, bagong araw) (Bb/G#) Gm7 Cm Am D(add9) E11 C#m7 A7 Ng di mo napapansin Ipapaalala ko sa 'yo Kapit-kamay (sa atin Siya'y nagmamahal) Fm Bb7sus F G DM7 Pagsisi ang sa isip mo'y nalaman mong Ang aking pangako Sa bagong pag-asa Am D#dim C#m7 F#7sus-F#7 Ika'y nagkamali Na ang pag-ibig ko'y laging sa 'yo (Repeat Chorus w chords 1/2 step higher )

Bm7-C#m7 D(add9) E11 (pause) F G Kahit maputi Bb7sus-Bb7-(Coda) Magkaisa Pagsisi ang sa isip mo'y nalaman mong C#m7 F#7sus-F#7 Am Kahit maput Coda: Eb-(Bb/D)-Cm-(Cm/Bb)- Ika'y nagkamali Bm7-C#m7 D(add9) E11(pause) F G Kahit maputi na ang buhok ko G#-(Eb/G)-Fm-Bb-(Bb/G#)- Gm-Cm-Fm-Bb7sus Pagsisi ang sa isip mo'y nalaman mong Am A – Dm7/A – Em7/A – Dm7/A – Em7/A - A (Repeat Coda to fade) Ika'y nagkamali

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