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April 14, 2019 - Several me that wear hijab, a kippa, a turban, Mhundredopeonple frotm driffeerent etahnic lers rally against Bill 21 and their rights would be violated," he groups listened to speeches by said. "They wouldn't be allowed to MNAs, MPs, councilors, a school apply for certain jobs or hold certain teacher, and association leaders at a jobs in society. It's just not right." rally against Bill 21 held at the Cote St. Housefather said the Luc City Hall plaza. conversation is fundamentally about Bill 21 would prohibit rights. authority figures like teachers, police "The issue, when you have a officers, prison guards, prosecutors Charter of Rights, is not whether a and judges from wearing religious majority supports a law. It's a question symbols like the Muslim hijab, Jewish of whether some people's rights are kippah or Sikh turban at work. being violated," he said. The secularism bill would "We've chosen to live in a “create two classes of citizens” and society where a majority doesn't always “legislate discrimination,” charged rule, that there are some rights that are Lionel Perez, leader of Montreal’s so fundamental that you have to municipal opposition and one of 16 protect them." speakers who took the podium. Liberal MNA for D’Arcy-McGee Anthony Housefather, the David Birnbaum also was in Liberal MP for Mount-Royal, said he attendance, saying that Bill 21 goes came to the rally because the against true religious neutrality. proposed law would deny the rights of some of the citizens he represents. David Birnbaum speaking at the rally against Bill 21 See page 4 Montrealers rally "I have residents that elected held at the Cote St. Luc city hall plaza, April 14, 2019

MoWrhiele Novta hScoatia hnas 800 Quebecers waiting for organ donors introduced a bill that would automatically sign residents up to be organ donors, there are no such plans in the works for Quebec but on National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week doctors and past recipients are stressing the importance of giving once you’re gone. Seven years ago Makar Makar Bansoun, a heart transplant Barsoum received a heart transplant, recipient something he called a “life changing I’ve been given a second life… it takes experience.” time to find out what is the purpose,” he “You are basically giving life to said. “What am I supposed to do with somebody you don’t know,” he said. the second act?” “You can be sure that you are going to He said he found his answer change the life of a person.” in volunteering in the community. Every day he thinks of the donor and According to studies a single A typical surgery room showing the procedure of a transplant donor can save up to eight lives. is grateful, keeping a letter their family Prosanto Chaudhury, a your wishes are,” he said. “At the time “Over 92 per cent of wrote to him anonymously through specialist in transplants at the Royal it actually occurs, you won’t be able to Quebecers are favourable to organ Transplant Quebec. Victoria Hospita, said people express your opinion anymore.” donations but relatively few have “The gentleman is always considering donating should speak More than 800 Quebecers are actually taken the concrete step of there in my mind,” he said. “It’s one of with their loved ones. waiting for a donor. In 2018, 164 getting onto the registries,” he said. the best things a person can give back “Whether you want to or not, donors made more than 530 Barsoum said getting used to to his fellow humans.” it’s important your loved ones, your transplants possible but Chaudhury his new lease on life took time. surrogate decision makers know what said more needs to be done. “My only struggle is to wonder, 2 April 2019 The North American Filipino Star From the Executive Publisher’s Desk Education minister tells school

Bill 21 needs to achieve a boards transferring Galileo balance between minority students is not an option rights and the reality of a Maya Johnson @CTV News students don’t have classroom space Published Wednesday, April 24, 2019 for next school year. secular society but is this 9:57PM EDT The EMSB’s plan to move possible and even Last Updated Thursday, April 25, Galileo’s 140 special needs students necessary? 2019 7:38AM EDT four kilometres away to the St. Pius X Education minister Jean- Career Centre prompted an outcry Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi Francois Roberge has instructed the from parents, who described it as a English Montreal School Board and blow to adults with physical and Many people are wondering religion, contained elsewhere in the why Bill 21 was ever conceived by the charter. newly elected government. What is the The government wants to be problem that the bill is trying to solve? able to pass the law, and not worry Many leaders say that Premier about it being overturned for at least Françoia Légault claims to settle the five years, when the invocation of the issue of secularism in government but notwithstanding clause would have to instead he is doing the opposite - be renewed. causing more problems than it would But foreclosing the option of a solve. legal challenge isn't likely to quell the Several attempts to institute widespread concern the bill has already secularism in public service have raised. It might, in fact, do the contrary, already been made, and the latest one channeling concern and anger into is under Bill 21 introduced by the CAQ more public forums: op-eds, TV panels, government last March 28, 2019 which call-in shows and the street. prohibits wearing religious symbols by There is, moreover, deep- public servants in positions of authority seated suspicion among many groups such as police officers, judges, about whether the government is teachers, principals, and vice- sincerely weighing competing interests, Galileo Adult Education Centre, Montreal North principals. In other words, any public or simply sacrificing minority rights for the Commission scolaire de la Pointe- intellectual disabilities who don’t cope service employee should not wear any the sake of the majority. de-l’Ile to find a solution to well with drastic change. religious symbol. The bill's stated aim is to overcrowding at the French school In question period at the Bill 21 is the fourth consecutive enshrine the principles of secularism in board that does not involve National Assembly on April 11, comprehensive legislation attempting Quebec law, and in doing so, protect transferring students from the Galileo Roberge denounced the proposal, to regulate what accommodations the fabric of a francophone society in a Adult Education Centre in Montreal saying “the involuntary and harmful should be made for religious minorities. globalizing and largely anglophone North, effectively blocking the EMSB’s displacement of young adults who Of the three previous attempts, two world. original proposal. have special needs…should never died on the order sheet and the third But just like past attempts at In a letter to the school boards have been put on the table. We will was gutted by an injunction that legislating religious accommodations, obtained by CTV News, Roberge take every possible means to avoid questioned its constitutionality. Each this one deals extensively with what provides a deadline for coming up with this transfer, by putting other avenues seemed to be accompanied by people wear, and the clothing of one a different option. The minister has forward and protecting these arguments more rancorous than the group in particular is singled out: given the boards until May 1 to submit vulnerable people.” last. Will this time be different? Muslim women. a draft agreement regarding sharing In reaction to the minister’s Bill 21 sets narrow limits on Since the introduction of the space, and has scheduled a comments in the letter obtained by when accommodations can be bill, several political leaders from conference call with EMSB board chair CTV News, EMSB Spokesperson Mike considered (as did attempt No. 1). It different levels of government have Angela Mancini and CSPI board chair Cohen said he thinks the education bars a host of authority figures, voiced their objections and Miville Boudreault for May 3. minister has been misinformed about including public school teachers, from demonstrations organized in different The letter includes Roberge’s the impact of the plan to move the wearing religious symbols, which had venues in the city. The two major recommendations of elementary and special needs students from Galileo to been a feature of the Parti Québécois's school boards have indicated non- high schools that could potentially another school. The Council of Charter of Values (attempt No. 2). And it compliance with the law. The City of share space or be transferred: commissioners discussed the matter takes up the most controversial Montreal in its latest council meeting provision of attempt No. 3, insisting that unanimously approved a bi-partisan Dalkeith, Gerald McShane, Our Lady during a public meeting Wednesday government services be given and resolution expressing its disapproval of of Pompei, Honore-Mercier, Pierre de night, he said. received without one's face being Bill 21, declaring that Quebec is already Coubertin, John Paul I Junior, Laurier- Cohen added he believes the covered. a secular society, and there is no need Macdonald, and Lester B. Pearson. information the school boards will By mixing and matching these to legislate what employees wear. Earlier this year, the education present to Roberge can convince him elements, Legault is hoping that “I'm asking the Premier and the ministry directed the EMSB to propose to change his mind. enough Quebecers will be satisfied and government to listen to what the solutions that would help ease severe move on to bigger and better things. biggest metropolis of Quebec, but also overcrowding at the CSPI, where 3000 "I would like that we turn the what different groups and people, are page and talk about health care, saying," said Plante. education, economy. I would like that it The impact of Bill 21 on be settled for the summer," Legault minority rights and the multicultural said. diversity of urban centers may have not While he may get his wish of been considered by the CAQ seeing it pass before the summer government as their members were recess — his party has a sizeable principally elected by rural area ridings majority — there are a number of where there is less diversity of cultures. 7159 ch. de la Cote des Tel.: 514-485-7861/ 514-506-8753 reasons to think we haven't yet heard Morever, many people believe that this Neiges E-Mail: [email protected] Montreal, Quebec H3R 2M2 Published by: Filcan Publications, Inc .. the last of the debate over reasonable Bill may lead to unintended www.filipinostar.org accommodation of religious and consequences such as divisiveness, cultural beliefs. Islamophobia, anti-semitism, and anti- Fely Rosales Carino Zenaida F. Kharroubi W.G. Quiambao The first of these reasons may immigrant attitudes of the majority Chief Editor Tagalog Columnist Society News be the least apparent. which the new government seems to Publisher - North .American Filipino Star April 1998-present Bill 21 invokes the emphasize with their policy to reduce notwithstanding clause of the Charter of immgration in Quebec inspite of a Bert Abiera Sam Kevin Rights and Freedoms. If passed, the bill labour shortage. Founder-Publisher, Filipino Star Show Biz News & Layout Editor - Nov. 1982- Nov. 97 would be effectively safeguarded from Will the CAQ government The opinions expressed by the writers and columnists do not necessarily court challenges that claim it violates remain stubborn and insist on passing reflect that of the management of the North American Filipino Star nor its basic rights, such as freedom of a law that no one wants nor needs? editors. April 2019 The North American Filipino Star 3 Canadian watchdogs: Major shortcomings in Facebook practices Saskatchewan to ‘light it The Canadian Press who installed the app as well as data Published Thursday, April 25, 2019 about their Facebook friends. green’ in support of organ OTTAWA -- Canada's federal privacy The report released Thursday commissioner says he's taking said about 300,000 Facebook users Facebook to court to enforce privacy worldwide added the app, leading to dBy Toaylonr BaraatOinolinenProduacerwarheospnital ewhoshsave the opportunity to laws on the social-media giant, the potential disclosure of the personal Global New donate their organs.” following a major leak of personal data information of approximately 87 million Regina and Saskatoon will that was later used for political others, including more than 600,000 ‘light it green’ to raise awareness for Logan Boulet, a Humboldt Bronco, purposes. Canadians. "If we go before the Federal Despite its public Court, it will be able to order Facebook acknowledgment of a "major breach of to change its practices," Daniel trust" in the Cambridge Analytica Therrien said in a news conference scandal, Facebook disputes the

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the increasing need for organ and made the decision to become a donor British Columbia Privacy Commissioner Michael McEvoy looks on as Canada's tissue donation for National Organ and one month before the Humboldt Privacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien (right) speaks during a news conference, Tissue Donation Awareness Week. Broncos bus crash in which he died, Thursday, April 25, 2019 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld Regina’s City Hall and TC and the “Logan Boulet Effect” has Thursday. The court has powers report's findings and refuses to Douglas Building will display green made an impact in Saskatchewan. Therrien said he wishes he had. implement recommendations, the lights at night April 24th, as well as A long-awaited joint report commissioners said in a news release. Saskatoon’s St Paul’s Hospital in “We believe we have [seen a spike in from Therrien and B.C. privacy "Facebook's refusal to act honour of those who have donated donations], said Garchinski. “The commissioner Michael McEvoy found responsibly is deeply troubling given organs, and those who’ve passed Ministry of Health has announced the major shortcomings in Facebook's the vast amount of sensitive personal away while waiting for transplants. establishment of a registry here in the practices and called for stronger laws information users have entrusted to There are 90 kidney patients in province.” to protect Canadians. this company," said federal privacy Saskatchewan waiting for transplants he commissioners also expressed commissioner Daniel Therrien. "Their right now, and 4,400 in Canada. Garchinski said right now, there are dismay that Facebook has rebuffed privacy framework was empty, and “About 250 of those patients pass away many on waitlists for organs.your their findings and recommendations. their vague terms were so elastic that every year because we don’t have donation, she said. "It is completely they were not meaningful for privacy enough organ donors having those unacceptable," Therrien said. "I cannot, protection. wishes go forward, said Lori “Having those conversations and as a regulator, insist that they act "The stark contradiction Garchinski, executive director of making people aware can significantly responsibly." between Facebook's public promises tertiary care with Saskatchewan Health make a difference.” The complaint triggering the to mend its ways on privacy and its Authority. She said there are lives that could be probe followed reports that Facebook refusal to address the serious “It’s about raising awareness, saved through conversations about had let an outside organization use an problems we've identified -- or even it’s about ensuring, much like Logan organ donation. app to access users' personal acknowledge that it broke the law -- is Boulet did and others, having those “There are approximately five information, and that some of the data extremely concerning." organs donated so that people’s lives per cent of patients who pass away in was then shared with others. McEvoy, B.C.'s privacy can change.” hospital who have the opportunity to Recipients of the information included commissioner, said Facebook has Garchinski said the sticker on donate their organs.” the firm Cambridge Analytica, which often expressed a commitment to your health care card is only the first Logan Boulet, a Humboldt was involved in U.S. political protecting personal information, but step in becoming an organ donor. Bronco, made the decision to become campaigns. when it comes to taking concrete “Your sticker on your health a donor one month before the The app, at one point known actions needed to fix transgressions, card can show your intent, but in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash in which as "This is Your Digital Life," "they demonstrate disregard." end your next of kin are the ones that he died, and the “Logan Boulet Effect” encouraged users to complete a have to make that decision. If they’re has made an impact in Saskatchewan. personality quiz but collected much not aware of exactly what your wishes “We believe we have [seen a more information about the people are, they may choose not to go forward spike in donations], said Garchinski. with She said there are lives that could “The Ministry of Health has announced be saved through conversations about the establishment of a registry here in IMPORTANT NOTICE organ donation. the province.” Garchinski said right Seeking beneficiaries who may have been “There are approximately five now, there are many on waitlists for per cent of patients who pass away in organs. named in the will of an elderly lady who is deceased. 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It sets no standard clear From Page 1 Montrealers rally enough to be the means for excluding “Neutrality means you and I people from employment or from and all of us are equal before the law. denying clear advancement to current Our access to services and our right to employees,” he said. participate in delivering those services He added that it’s wrong to is also equal. That’s what equality is. invoke collective rights to justify That’s what neutrality is,” explained curbing individual rights, since provincial MNA David Birnbaum. freedom of conscience and religion do “The notion of a neutral state is not pose a threat to Quebecers’ one that I deeply support,” he said. collective rights. Carolyn Gehr, a teacher at the Imam Salam El-Menyawi

Signs showing how Montrealers feel about Bill 21 Richard, waved homemade placards people see the effects of an odious as they listed to the speeches. bill.” “We’re here because we don’t “Sometimes strong words are think that it’s right what the necessary to open people’s eyes,” he government is doing,” Armand said. added. Zachary, 13, a student at Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante, Heritage Regional High School in St- Premier François Legault and Prime Hubert, said the issue has personal Minister Justin Trudeau are among resonance for him. politicians who roundly condemned “I have a teacher myself who Steinberg’s comments last week. Anthony Housefather, MP for Mount Royal, said that he came to speak wears a kippah and a technician at Later, the Canadian Muslim to protect the rights of the citizens he represents. school who wears the hijab,” he said. Alliance also held a demonstration English Montreal School Board, said quoted Franklin D. Roosevelt’s famous Zachary said it does no harm against the bill at Place Émilie- she wears a head scarf because of her line that no “democracy can long for a teacher to wears a religious Gamelin. Jewish faith. The religious symbol has survive which does not accept as symbol. On Monday, Plante and Perez never interfered with her ability to do fundamental to its very existence the “Unless people are in the will hold a press conference on a her job and asking her to remove it recognition of the rights of its religion, I don’t think it influences bipartisan declaration opposing21 at “would be asking me to change the minorities.” people that much what they wear,” he city hall. However, Plante has said way I practise my religion,” she said. “There are many leaders who said. unlike such suburbs as Côte-St-Luc, Robert Leckey, dean of law at tried to engineer society. They failed,” Hampstead Mayor William Hampstead and Montreal West, she McGill University, noted, “there’s much El-Menyawi said, recalling the divisive Steinberg, who raised a storm of would not defy the law if passed. to say about Bill 21 in legal terms.” debate over the proposed Charter of controversy April 5 by comparing Bill “It is unprecedented to amend Quebec Values in 2013. 21 with ethnic cleansing, did not With files from Simon Nakonechny and the Quebec charter in order to reduce “Six years later, we are trying attend, to avoid being a distraction. [email protected] the protection of rights,” he said. the same issues, expecting different In a statement Thursday, he The bill would be impossible results,” he said. said he understood his words were to apply, Leckey charged. Armand Richard and Susan “painful to some and it was not my “It does not define religious Gaskell and their son, Zachary intention to upset anyone, only to have

She feels that the legislation attacks who she is as a human being. Montrealers take to the Concordia students and staff “My hijab is part of my streets to protest identity,” she said. “It’s very close to Quebec's proposed demonstrate against Bill 21 my heart and I’m not going to give it religious symbols ban up.” Thousands of protesters gathered in downtown Montreal on The new climate is creating a dilemma Sunday afternoon to protest the for her. Quebec government's Bill 21 — “Teaching is a passion and a proposed legislation that would ban career,” she said. “I know I’m good at some public employees from wearing it. I’m qualified to do it and they’re symbols of their faith. asking me to choose between the "Quebec is not France, long two.” live the difference!" protesters chanted Similar to other groups that in French while clapping their hands have demonstrated, Concordia and cheering. students and staff feel that Quebec is Protesters gathered next to the losing the opportunity to reap the Berri-UQAM Metro station before positive effects of allowing religious marching down René-Lévesque expression. Boulevard. “A lot of my TAs and some Sunday's protest is the latest professors have religious headwear of several events organized since the CTV Montreal instructors and university staff and they’re just as valuable as anyone bill was tabled in late March. Published Wednesday, April 17, 2019 members. else in society,” said Tali Loselevich of Many community and political 5:01PM EDT “What is the ripple,” said Independent Jewish Voices. groups have voiced opposition to the Concordia students are the assistant professor Nalini Mohabir. “They’re missing out on this bill, saying it will reduce religious latest group to demonstrate against “The trickle-down effect of this Thousands of protesters gathered in freedoms in the province. Bill 21. legislation...what does it do to silence downtown Montreal on Sunday The government has not Despite it being exam season, difference and diversity?” afternoon to protest the Quebec released a comprehensive list of all the students still came out to a meeting Ikram El Mashoubi was born in government's Bill 21 — proposed religious symbols that will be covered to voice their disagreement with the Quebec and had designs on teaching legislation that would ban some public under the law, but it will include proposition. in the French public school system employees from wearing symbols of kippahs, turbans, kirpans, They were joined by here. their faith. headscarves and hijabs.

www.filipinostar.org April 2019 The North American Filipino Star 5 Suburban municipalities in the Nemia Roque, who brought Montreal area are speaking out against her daughters, aged eight and 11, to the François Legault government's bill the protest, said she fears the bill could Quebec government refuses to say what penalties might apply to those who disobey proposed secularism law By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Inclusiveness Simon Jolin-Barrette, who Correspondent Global News tabled the bill, said police will not The Coalition Avenir Québec enforce the proposed law if passed. government declined to say what would “No, the person responsible happen to school boards and (for) the application of the law is the municipalities that refused to apply highest administrative authority of the Quebec’s proposed secularism law if it organization,” he said. were to be adopted. Jolin-Barrette wouldn’t Quebec Public Security Minister comment on what penalties — if any — Geneviève Guilbault seemed to indicate might apply to those who disobeyed the

Thou sands of people gathered in downtown Montreal on Sunday to protest Quebec's proposed Bill 21. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press) designed to enforce religious neutrality force her children to remove their of the state. headscarves if they ever worked in the Many community and political public sector. groups have voiced opposition to the Everyone has freedom of bill, saying it will reduce religious religion, she said, and every person's freedoms in the province. religion should be respected. Quebec City mosque shooting Samira Amoui said she doesn't agree survivor Saïd El-Amari said Sunday with the proposed bill, even if it that he fears the ongoing debate over wouldn't affect her own career path. secularism in the province will only fuel Like Roque, she said wearing a hijab or

Quebec Deputy premier and Public Security Minister Genevieve Guilbault responds to the Opposition during question period on Dec. 4, 2018 at the legislature (Globe and Mail)

that people could potentially call the proposed law. police to report violations of the Premier François Legault said proposed law. Then she backtracked. Guilbault fell into the trap of answering Guilbault tried to cut a Tuesday hypothetical questions even though afternoon scrum short after saying the school boards and municipalities have police might have to intervene if already warned that they won’t enforce municipalities and school boards the proposed law. refused to apply Bill 21, the “Yes, but I think they have to government’s proposed ban on religious come back to the basics (and) have a signs for some public employees. good debate,” he said. “I think our law is Guilbault tried to cut a Tuesday reasonable. It doesn’t apply to too many afternoon scrum short after saying the people, and I think we have to respect police might have to intervene if opinions that are different than our municipalities and school boards opinion,” Legault added. Part of the crowd at the rally held at Cote St. Luc City Hall Plaza, April refused to apply Bill 21, the The premier said he will not 14, 2019. anti-Muslim sentiment. "I am here to a kippa is a private choice that does government’s proposed ban on religious comment about the means of enforcing protest Bill 21 — a law that is racist and not disrupt the lives of others. signs for some public employees. the proposed law before public hearings Islamophobic," he said. "We have the right to work and choose She quickly backed down, because he doesn’t want people to think saying:“A law is a law, and everyone has the government is threatening them. The text of Bill 21 states that where we want to work," she said. "We to comply like any other law in Quebec.” “That’s why I don’t want to talk Quebec "attaches importance to the are all the same." Bill 21 was tabled on March 28. about means at this point. I’m confident equality of women and men" — an Breaking down the bill The proposed legislation has not that people responsibly will apply the apparent reference to the concern The most contentious section currently been adopted as law. law,” he said. expressed by some people that the of Bill 21, if made law, would ban public hijab, the headscarf worn by some workers in positions of authority from Minister of Immigration, Diversity and Muslim women, and the niqab, a wearing religious symbols. Muslim veil, are symbols of female he bill includes a full list of those who inferiority. would be affected. They include: "We need to fight for the rights Any public employee who of women to choose," said El-Amari. carries a weapon, including police "We're in a free and democratic country officers, courthouse constables, and everyone must have the right to bodyguards, prison guards and wildlife wear what they want." officers. He said it's not for the government to Crown prosecutors, force a Muslim woman to wear or government lawyers and judges. remove a garment. School principals, vice-principals and Montrealer Gabriel Engson teachers. was at the protest, waving a Montreal A grandfather clause would flag attached to a hockey stick. exempt some public workers as long He says Bill 21 goes against as they hold the same job. In the case Quebecers' "fundamental rights," and of teachers, the exemption would only targets minority groups. apply for as long as an individual "The issue is urban versus teacher exercised the same function rural," he said. "Who voted for the [Coalition Avenir Québec]? People that With files from CBC's Simon live in rural areas. People in urban Nakonechnyhile working for the same areas are OK with diversity." school board. Montreal mayor, opposition leader unite to denounce Quebec's secularism bill | The Star www.filipinostar.org April 2019 6 The North American Filipino Star

ANG PAGTAWAG NG ATE aalaga ng mga bata at paglilinis ng Minsan, tayong mga Pilipino na bahay. Higit sa lahat, malaki rin ang Tagalog Seksyon rin ang nagpapababa sa pagkatao ng naitutulong nila sa ekonomiya ng ating kapwa Pilipino. May ilang Pilipinas . Sila ang mga bagong bayani. Pilipinang nagkwento sa akin na ANO ANG DAPAT GAWIN KAPAG napagsabihan sila ng kanilang mga BINIGO KAYO NG INYONG asawa na huwag tatawag ng ate sa KAIBIGAN? Opinyon/Komentaryo nakatatanda sa kanila. Sa Pilipinas, ang Nakaupo ako sa Plaza Cote des pagtawag ng ate ay tanda ng paggalang Neiges nang may narinig akong isang sa mga nakatatandang kapatid na Pilipinong galit na galit na sinasabi sa ni Willie Quiambao babae. Ang mga Pilipino ay kaniyang kausap, “Sa komunidad natin, magagalang. Ayon sa mga Pilipinang hindi mo alam kung sino ang kaibigan o nagsusumbong, sinabi ng kanilang mga kaaway mo. Kapag kaharap mo, akala asawa na sa ibang bansa tulad sa mo ay kaibigan mo. Pag nakatalikod ka, Canada, ang mga katulong o kaaway mo pala. Kung anu-ano ang kasambahay lamang ang tumatawag ng sinasabing masama laban sa iyo.” LALONG SUMASAMA ANG assembly noong isang taon ay maramng katanungan ang hindi nasagot dahil ate sa nakatatanda sa kanila. Sa akin, Hindi iyon ang unang SITWASYON SA FAMAS pagkakataon na nakarinig ako ng Halos tatlong buwan na lamang puro sigawan kaagad ang nangyari. walang masama kung maging katulong ganoong reklamo. Ang mga Pilipino ay at eleksyon na naman. Nagkaroon ng Hindi natin masisisi kung mawalan ng ang isang tao. Kung wala silang likas na tapat at mahusay makisama sa demandahan noon dahil sa mga interest na bumoto pa ang ang ating ginagawang masama ay wala silang mga kaibigan. Minsan ay nakalilimutan alegasyon na may dayaan. Ang mainit mga kababayan sa susunod na dapat ikahiya. Tulad ng isinulat ko noon, na nila ang kapakanan ng kanilang na pinag-uusapan ngayon ay ang eleksyon. Siguro, ang mga mapipilitang marami pang dapat ikahiya ang isang pamilya dahil sa kaibigan. Ito ang memberbership fees na tiyak na bumoto na lamang ay ang mga kamag- tao rito tulad ng pagnanakaw sa pera ng dahilan kaya normal na magalit sila magiging isyu sa susunod na eleksyon. anak at kaibigan ng mga kakandidato . mga asosasyon o pandaraya sa kapag nabigo sila sa kanilang kaibigan. Hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa O ang mga botanteng nababayaran. eleksyon. Isa pa, may pinag-aralan din Kung minsan, makabubuting nasasagot ang tanong ng mga tao kung Nabawasan na ang mga taong naman ang mga katulong. Karamihan sa makipagusap sila sa mga ito dahil baka bakit $953.66 lamang ang turnover ng tunay na may malasakit sa FAMAS, ang lanila ay mga propsesyonal pero hindi sila nagkakaunawaan . Ang huwag administrasyon ni Cora Aberin sa pinakamalaking asosasyon ng mga pumapasok sila kahit katulong upang na huwag nilang gagawin ay ipaalam sa kasalukuyang administrasyon. Ang Pilipino sa Montreal at Quebec. mabuhay nang marangal. ibang tao ang hindi nila kinita sa membership noong 2017 Kailangang gumawa ang mga Dapat silang magmalaki dahil pagkakaunawaan at baka higit itong eleksyon ay $21,000. At nasaan din ang kinauukulan ng paraan upang malaking tulong ang nagagawa nila sa lumaki. Kung talagang magkaibigan sila, ibang pera ng FAMAS bago mag- manumbalik ang tiwala ng mga tao sa mga taong nangangailangan ng balang araw ay magkakasama uli sila. eleksyon tulad ng kinita sa Pista sa FAMAS. kanilang paglilingkod tulad sa pag- Nayon. Nang magkaoon ng general ‘We will declare war’: Philippines’ The Latest: New 6.3 magnitude Duterte gives Canada 1 week to earthquake hits Philippines By the Staff, Canadian Press tOTaTAkWeA –baThce kpresgidaentrbofathge e garbage, including soiled adult diapers Philippines says if Canada doesn’t take and kitchen trash. back tonnes of trash within the next Canada has been trying for week he will “declare war” and ship the nearly six years to convince the containers back himself. Philippines to dispose of the garbage

Residents watch as rescuers continue to search for survivors following Monday's 6.1 magnitude earthquake that caused the collapse of a commercial building in Porac township, Pampanga province, north of Manila, Philippines, Tuesday, April 23, 2019. The strong earthquake struck the northern Philippines Monday trapping some people in a collapsed building, damaged an airport terminal and knocked out power in at least one province, officials said.Bullit Marquez MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Latest powerful earthquake that damaged on powerful earthquakes in the buildings and an airport in the northern Philippines (all times local): Philippines. The death toll is now 11, and The U.S. Geological Survey says 24 people are missing. a magnitude 6.3 earthquake has hit the Mayor Condralito dela Cruz said Philippines' Duterte in war of words over Canada garbage row central Philippines, a day after 6.1 quake the bodies of four victims were pulled hit the country's north and killed at least from Chuzon Supermarket in the town of Filipino media outlets are there even though a Filipino court 11 people. Porac. reporting that Rodrigo Duterte made ordered the trash returned to Canada The new quake hit Tuesday Rescuers used cranes, crowbars threats Tuesday about dozens of in 2016. afternoon and was centered 13 kilometers and sniffer dogs to look for people in the shipping containers filled with Last week a British Columbia (8 miles) east of Tutubigan in the country's rubble, some of whom were yelling for Canadian household and electronic lawyer said in a legal brief that Canada central region. The quake was relatively help. garbage that has been rotting in a port is in violation of the international Basel Authorities inserted a tube to deep at 70.2 kilometers (43 miles). near Manila for nearly six years. Convention, which forbids developed A supermarket crashed down in blow in oxygen in the hope of helping More than 100 of the nations from sending their toxic or Monday's powerful earthquake, which people pinned there to breathe. On damaged buildings and an airport in the Tuesday morning, rescuers pulled out a containers were shipped to Manila by a hazardous waste to developing nations northern Philippines. The death toll is now man alive, sparking cheers. A Porac Canadian company in 2013 and 2014, without informed consent. 11, with more missing councilor told The Associated Press improperly labelled as plastics for Officials say rescuers have found another victim was expected to be pulled recycling. more bodies overnight in the rubble of a out alive soon. Customs inspectors supermarket that crashed down in a discovered they actually contained www.filipinostar.org April 2019 The North American Filipino Star 7 Canada working with Philippines In celebration of Filipino Heritage, Part 2 Filipino Canadian Associations: Connecting the for 'timely resolution' of waste Old and the New, A Case of Bridging Generations By: Tony A. San Juan, OCT. parent's heritage. But sometimes many Patricia Lourdes Viray (Philstar.com) - April 24, 2019 issue Ethnic-based and immigrant others don't connect anymore with their community organizations within a global culture beyond the proud acceptance of community or a given country are relevant having in our midst good singers, good entities that impact upon and contribute dancers or enjoying adobo, pancit and immeasurably to the social, economic, lechon. While many youths may consider cultural development and success of the province or town -based Filipino adopted homeland. Filipino immigrants of associations are nothing more than an different persuasions and perspectives "old folks" club. Watching their parents or are among these groups. Filipinos are grandparents dance the boogie or the now numbering close to 900,000 tango, going to church, listening to old residents and citizens, from a mere 800 in Pinoy music- mga kundiman at OPMs, the 50s and 60s, becoming one of the doing the beso-beso or holding the old largest immigrant demographics in hands for a mano was never their idea of Canada. This phenomenon contributed fun even if the food and music were unmistakably also to the growth of Filipino amazing. And to make matters worse, the associations in the landscape. traditionalists and baby boomers Filipino Canadian associations in generations never saw the need to adapt Canada, particularly in Ontario, Quebec their social activities or events that would and Alberta can be traced back to the start attract the other generation. Thus, the of Filipino diaspora and immigration in the "disconnect syndrome". second half of the 20th century. Many say In the long run, the baby that there are now more than 350 boomers gave up on the new generations- In this file photo taken on March 7, 2019 Canadian Prime Minister associations in Ontario or Quebec alone ---the XYZs, the millennials and the Justin Trudeau arrives to speak to the media at the national press gallery in Ottawa, Ontario. AFP/Lars Hagberg out of the 5,000 different organizations centennials, and they continued to do the MANILA, Philippines — Canada on "In 2016, Canada amended its from coast-to-coast and still counting. "same old, same old." Nostalgia, Wedn esday expressed its commitment regulations around hazardous waste One can say that their vision and vibrancy nonetheless, has dominated. Needless to or lack thereof if any, are directly or state, this led to the loss of a few in collaborating with the Philippines to shipments to prevent such events from indirectly akin to the status and standing generations who rarely participated, thus address the dumping of waste in the happening again," the Canadian of Filipino culture, arts and history in effectively transforming these baby country. Embassy said in a statement. Canada. boomer associations into old age and The Canadian Embassy in This amendment sought to Their prime time of greatest seniors clubs over the years. This is not a Manila released a statement a day after meet Canada's obligations under the health, vigour, success and prosperity, total ndictment, but an eye-opener, President Rodrigo Duterte warned the Basel Convention, an international however, were on the third quarter of the perhaps. North American country that he would treaty designed to reduce transfer of 20th century to coincide with the largest But there is still an answer and be sailing to Canada to dump their hazardous waste between nations. wave of immigration in the 70s and 80s. remedy. If still interested, these BB trash back. In the Nov. 2, 2016 issue of There came about too within the generation organizations ----- composed "I want a boat prepared. I'll give Canada Gazette Part II, the Canadian demographics, a lot of stories and now of mga lolos at lolas, titos at titas, a warning to Canada maybe next week government cited the shipment of narratives. They felt comfort and should at least refocus and realign their that they better pull that thing out or I household recyclable materials to the confidence in meeting their kababayans mandate on the mission of attracting will set sail, there in Canada, I will dump Philippines in 2013. as often as they could to keep in touch younger generations and families to join their trash there," Duterte said in Ottawa noted that since the with their Filipino friends and traditions. and hope to take over these significant Pampanga on Tuesday. implementaion of the Export and Import These associations also provided support entities. There is no denying that this is a The Canadian Embassy said a of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous for the latest arrivals to help them find their challenging task. So the question way in this adopted land. became, how can we set the stage for joint technical working group Recyclable Materials Regulations in Exercising the bayanihan spirit, success? How can we encourage the 20-, 2005, some importing or transit composed of officials from both great examples of these associations 30 and 40 year- old to participate, to feel a Canada and the Philippines has been countries have been refusing waste that were organized since the 60s and whose sense of genuine belonging, and to looking into the issues surrounding the were prohibited in their countries. members were very passionate about actively take on the responsibility of removal of the waste in the country maintaining a profound connection with perpetuating our rich Filipino culture now "with a view to a timely resolution." ating bayang sinilangan. These numerous and in the distant future. organizations ranged from provincial to Maybe, after careful and serious region-based, from alumni to reflections at mga mahalagang pag- professional, and from seniors to special- uusap at matinding pagmuni-muni via interest groups such as faith-focused, appropriate forums and strategies, the social, sports, business, political and "old guards" and the learned members of labour groups. With a mixed feeling, the community should decide that the however, the so-called baby boomers, answer was to offer and examine on the those who came from the Philippines in "needs and wants" of these new their 20s and are now in their 60s and 70s generations. We need to reach out to are still much into the affairs and activities them. We need to remind them of the of their organized or "founded" importance of promoting and propagating associations. our history, culture, and traditions. A Yes, these early groups have meaningful vision for the future is the first different missions and goals desired step to success. And, in the celebration of during their time. But times have changed. Filipino Heritage all over Canada Recent experiences and continued beginning June this year as declared by observations revealed that those who the House of Commons, is certainly a came at the very young age, or were born good and apt beginning. in Canada soon after their parents or Engaging younger generations, grandparents' arrival, were "not so keen" honestly, is certainly a daunting and on participating in the first generation difficult work. Although some may feel that activities. Such questions arose: When the new generation might find it difficult to was the last time you went to a Filipino relate to the "Filipinoness" that this and association party? When you try to bring that association promotes and stands for, Duterte said Canada should prepare a grand reception for its waste, your children or teenagers with you, do we believe that if we adapt to meet the which arrived in the Philippines in 2013. you get an eye roll or a smirk? As children, new reality we will not only survive but will of course, they had very little choice but to definitely flourish. Join our annual picnic and trip to Ottawa for the attend. But as time went on, these new Maintaining our culture, Annual Tulips Festival, Victoria Day Weekend, May generations did everything to avoid the language, values and traditions is a 19, 2019 - Sunday - Duration of trip = 13 hours baby boomers crowd. Some often asked: collective responsibility that we must all What is my Filipino identity? Who am I? embrace and share. Let us not go down in Itinerary - Parliament Hill, Picnic at Dows Lake, Visit Am I a Filipino or a Canadian born of history that the traditionalists and baby Nature Musuem. We need 35 minimum passengers. Filipino parents with a different culture, boomers generations and I for one are in Call 514-485-7861, or check Facebook Page of perspective and idiosyncrasies? this category, did not try and we failed to Gilmore College International for more details. Many young Filipino-Canadians, do so. of course, pride themselves on their www.filipinostar.org April 2019 8 The North American Filipino Star

A compilation of educational research, useful tips, advice on personal and professional development strategies by Zenaida Ferry-Kharroubi L-R - John Paul de la Cruz, Tricia Mae Cuadra, and Vilma Cuadra. Need for a broad set of knowledge, skills, attituStdudeensts awhnodarevbaesltuperespareidn atrucstt,reiospnect for diversity and virtue). The for the future are change agents. They can attitudes and values can be observed at have a positive impact on their personal, local, societal and global levels. surroundings, influence the future, While human life is enriched by the understand others' intentions, actions and diversity of values and attitudes arising from feelings, and anticipate the short and long- different cultural perspectives and term consequences of what they do. personality traits, there are some human The concept of competency values (e.g. respect for life and human implies more than just the acquisition of dignity, and respect for the environment, to knowledge and skills; it involves the name two) that cannot be compromised. mobilisation of knowledge, skills, attitudes Competencies to transform our and values to meet complex demands. society and shape our future Future-ready students will need both broad If students are to play an active and specialised knowledge. Disciplinary part in all dimensions of life, they will need knowledge will continue to be important, as to navigate through uncertainty, across a the raw material from which new knowledge wide variety of contexts: in time (past, L-R: Annie Sombrero, Zara Belleza, and Brian Belleza is developed, together with the capacity to present, future), in social space (family, think across the boundaries of disciplines community, region, nation and world) and in and “connect the dots”. Epistemic digital space. They will also need to engage knowledge, or knowledge about the with the natural world, to appreciate its disciplines, such as knowing how to think fragility, complexity and value. like a mathematician,historian or scientist, Partnerships Critical in Education will also be significant, enabling students to Planning to be successful extend their disciplinary knowledge. Education and improving skills are Procedural knowledge is acquired by the answers to solving some of the world’s understanding how something is done or problems. The times are changing, our task made – the series of steps or actions taken which is to prepare the young people for to accomplish a goal. Some procedural this change and to prepare them for jobs knowledge is domain-specific, some that currently do not exist. Young people transferable across domains. It typically need to be taught on how to be innovative develops through practical problem- with solutions and flexible in dealing with solving, such as through design thinking uncertainties. Instead of telling them to look and systems thinking. for jobs, we should tell them to spot Students will need to apply their opportunities. knowledge in unknown and evolving It is crucial for partnerships to be formed between education institutions, circumstances. For this, they will need a Waiting for the motorized balade are: Justin Karn, Reyna Reginio, Robert Goff, broad range of skills, including cognitive private sector industries, and government Joan Mendoza, Ana Mhey Dapulano, Dalia Beleno, Braulio Lazaro, Geronimo III and meta-cognitive skills (e.g. critical bodies. Universities and schools have to Mitchor, Erwin Duay, Ma. Luisa Ermino, and Walter Tayong. thinking, creative thinking, learning to learn build up a long-term close relationship with and self-regulation); social and emotional the private sector and the government to skills (e.g. empathy, self-efficacy and think about which skills are necessary. ollaboration); and practical and physical Such partnership is required if educational skills (e.g. using new information and plans are to be successful. communication technology devices). References: The Future of Education and The use of this broader range of Skills, Education 2030 knowledge and skills will be mediated by O.E.C.D. (Organisations for Economic attitudes and values (e.g. motivation, Development) The Gulf News

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It was found that the average height of males hospitalized for myocardial infarction(MI) prior to the age of 40 was 5.08 cm lower Pansit Luglog (170.2 cm) than the average height of the Easy Pancit Luglug with thick noodles, non-hospitalized control group (175.3 cm). flavorful gravy, ground pork, shrimp, Since then, the association between short chicharon, and eggs. It's hearty, tasty stature and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and a classic Filipino favorite! has been dealt with in almost two thousand Ingredients papers according to database search. Many 4 1/2 cups water studies agree with this association. 1/4 pound (about 8) large shrimps, However, there are some studies that peeled and deveined disagree. At the outset, these studies do 1 tablespoon canola oil find an association between height and 1 small onion, peeled and chopped CHD but in some papers this association 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced disappears when adjusted for other factors. 1 pound ground pork This may be due to the way height was How to Prepare Fresh Mussels 1 tablespoon fish sauce categorized in these studies. It may also be Use frozen mussels which 1 tablespoons atsuete powder due to the way certain variables were already come in half shells and are ready defined. For example combining data for 1 cube shrimp (or pork) bouillon to use in the recipe after thawing. If using individuals with no heart surgery with those 1/4 cup flour “The results are unequivocal: short fresh, please check out the tips below on who benefited from heart surgery, could salt to taste how to clean and open the tahong. stature is associated with increased risk of result in reduced overall mortality rates. 16 ounces thick cornstarch noodles Mussels that are open before coronary heart disease. This meta-analysis In the 2010 systemic review study, 1 cup crushed pork rinds (chicharon) cooking are not necessarily “dead.” provides solid proof for this”. These are the they decided to compare the shortest group 2 hard boiled eggs, peeled and sliced words of professor Jaakko Tuomilehto, as Gently tap the mussel with your finger to the tallest group instead of using fixed toasted garlic bits published in his commentary entitled ‘Tall is and wait for it to close up; if the shell height categories and calculated average green onions, chopped beautiful and heart-healthy?’ He was doesn’t close after tapping, throw away. heights as this combines risk values. calamansi, cut into halves commenting on the 2010 study entitled Inspect shells for cracks or The reasons for short stature Instructions: ‘Short stature is associated with coronary being a risk factor for CHD remain open for openings and discard. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring 4 heart disease: a systematic review of the debate. The most common reason Soak the mussels in a bowl of cups of the water to a boil. Using a fine- literature and a meta-analysis’. suggested is that low socioeconomic cold water for about 20 minutes to rid of mesh sieve, plunge shrimps into the hot The aim of the study was to assess background with associated risk factors any dirt or sand. Drain well. water and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes. the relationship between short stature and such as poor nutrition and infections results Scrub the shells with a kitchen CVD morbidity and mortality. Morbidity Remove and allow to cool to touch. Slice in poor foetal or early-life growth. This is brush under cold, running water. Use a refers to the incidence of illness in the lengthwise into halves. Reserve liquid. thought to result in the short stature and paring knife to scrape off any hard population and mortality refers to the In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add increased risk of CHD. It is also filaments. incidence of death. 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Data from 52 studies with over 3 size of the patient, including coronary artery Add atsuete powder and stir until ground million individuals was used in the analysis. diameter, may predict operative mortality. In pork is evenly colored. Height was usually not the main topic of recent studies using angiographic Add reserved liquid and bring to a boil. these studies but rather it was given as a measurements, the coronary artery Lower heat, cover, and simmer for about demographic variable. Only a few studies diameter was correlated with height and 6 to10 minutes or until meat is tender were focused on identifying height as a risk body weight. and cooked through. factor. In conclusion, the 2010 systematic The short people were defined as Add shrimp or pork bouillion and stir review and meta-analysis clearly shows that those who are below 5’ 3” or 160.5cm and until dissolved. adult short stature poses1.5 times higher the tall were over about 5’ 8” inches or 173.9 risk for CHD morbidity and mortality when In a small bowl, combine the remaining cm. 1/2 cup water and flour. Stir until well compared to adults with tall stature. In the short height category the Although there may be many blended and smooth with no lumps. relative risk for all-cause mortality was 1.35 advantages to having a shorter stature, it is Gently add to the pot, whisking (1.25 -1.44). The risk for cardiovascular not an advantage for heart disease. Short vigorously to prevent lumps. Continue to disease (CVD) mortality was 1.55 (1.37 - people simply need to focus on nutrition cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until 1.74). The risk for coronary heart disease Stuffed Mussels with Sweet Chili and other lifestyle factors to reduce their sauce is thickened. Season with salt to (CHD) was 1.49 (1.33-1.67). The risk for overall risk. Mayo Topping taste. insert a blunt knife between the top and myocardial infarction (MI) was 1.52 (1.28- For more information or for references, visit Meanwhile, in a large pot over medium 1.81). bottom shell and gently twist to pop www.nutrilogiq.net heat, bring about 4 quarts of water to a open. Remove the top shell. boil. Add noodles and cook according to Ingredients: package directions until tender but firm. 24 pieces frozen half-shell mussels, Drain well. thawed In a large bowl, combine cooked 1 cup mayonnaise noodles, meat sauce, and 1/2 cup of the 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded crushed chicharon. Gently toss to evenly 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce distribute. 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with 1 teaspoon lime juice the remaining 1/2 cup crushed chicharon, Instructions sliced boiled eggs, toasted garlic, and In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, cheese, green onions. Serve hot with calamansi. sweet chili sauce, green onions, and lime April 2019 The North American Filipino Star 13 A unique feature of his address was opportunities for friendship, greeting the audience in their own responsibility, and above all, self worth. individual regional dialects. Wow! Sir As a matter of fact, the Federation of Boco, this is a first! Some guests, in Filipino Associations of Quebec their friendly comments, wondered (FFAQ) under its president Minda how long it took him to memorize Mazzone, has booked the Akwesasne them. Next came the presentation of Mohawk Resort Casino one Sunday a the CCFAQ Executive Board birthday month from May to August 2019. Here Social celebrants, who were called one at a are the details for those interested: a time with their better half/partner: Sir fee of $30 Canadian includes bus fare, Gerry Danzil (CCFAQ Administrator free breakfast, free lunch buffet at the Tidbits and Montreal Chapter Commander), casino, $25 US for slot play and snacks and Sir Boy Galang (CCFAQ Director), on the way back. There are 66 Fely Rosales Cariño Lady Linda Danzil (CCFAQ Director), passengers in a bus and it is first and Sir Ismael Calaunan (CCFAQ come, first served. For reservations, The recent freezing rain, cold shopping spree a day before their flight Director). please call Minda Mazzone at 514-886- weather, and gusty winds had back to Montreal. And the dance floor was full! 0892. everyone thinking, “When will winter Back home here in Montreal, To give a chance for the dancers to rest Pastor Olran Racacho is end?” And now we have April the MacKenzie Central Chapter of KOR their feet, yours truly (Emcee), called serving an open invitation to join the showers! Hopefully, this will soon bring celebrated the first anniversary of its on Sir James de la Paz (CCFAQ Israel Day Parade which marks the 71st May flowers! Apple picking has come foundation at the PANSITAN Administrator and KOR Area Anniversary of the Rebirth of a Nation, and gone. Sugaring off will soon be Restaurant. Most members came and Commander, Eastern Canada Region) to be held 11am, May 9, 2019 starting just a memory too. Last April 3, 2019 went as it was a workday. Those who to give his closing remarks. He at Cabot Square (corner of Atwater and the Seniors of West Island and stayed were Sir Felix de Luna & Lady obliged and, among other things, Saint Catherine West). Assembly place Suburbs(SWIS), led by Chairman Marilyn, Sir Julius Abad and Lady Luz, thanked everyone for their presence. will be at Van Horne Shopping Center. Connie Fabro, had their sugaring off Luz Domingo, Sir Freddo Erguiza, and Also, he introduced the new Chairman There will be a free shuttle bus to and party. They took home lots of fond Bryan Perona, President of the of Filipino Heritage Montreal (FHM), Al from the parade grounds. Everyone is memories and good food ! Like little Kabataang Pangarap ni Rizal Abdon. Al gave a brief bird’s eye view encouraged to wear a Philippine kids, they reminded members who (KAPARIZ) youth group. of the association and invited everyone costume. For further particulars, please were unable to go, “You missed so The second week of April saw to participate in the celebration at phone Pastor Orlan Racacho at 450- much fun. Hope you join next year!” the Knights of Rizal (KOR), Montreal Mackenzie King Park on June 15, 466-8711. Here is refreshing news about Central Chapter, under Sir Gerry 2019. Furthermore, I want to Do you want to dine at a nice our native land, the Philippines. As Danzil, held a fundraising disco at acknowledge, with a grateful heart, Sir Filipino Restaurant in the West Island? usual, we hear about economic 6767 Cotes des Neiges. Valent Lolyd James de la Paz’s show of I invite you to visit BECK’S CUISINE uncertainty and political wranglings. Hughes reported that there was la lot appreciation to me for having emceed PHILIPPINE at 4886 Boul. des Thankfully, such controversies are of food as usual. Lots of music and the June celebration every year (with Sources, DDO. To give you a sneak drowned out by the reassurances of lots of dancing. It was a party where my partner in crime, Ed Vasquez). I peek at their menu, my favourite many balikbayans who speak of everyone felt comfortable with can’t count how many times! Thanks appetizers are the Shanghai and overall cleanliness, beautiful resorts, everybody present. to everyone for your trust! It’s my great Pakpak ni Beck. My favourite Beck’s huge malls … etc. What better On April 20, another pleasure to serve any association in silog are the Daing-silog and the testimony can top these? ,I for one, I fundraising disco, sponsored by the need of assistance. Lechon-silog. There are other like to accentuate the positive. Way to Council of Canadian-Filipino Gamblers Anonymous, here authentic Filipino specialties and go, my beloved Philippines! Associations of Quebec (CCFAQ) we come! People in this organization desserts. Try it and you’ll go again and Just fresh from their pleasure under President Dario Boco, held a gamble with complete abandon and again and again! Besides the food, the and business trips are Andy & Lolit Spring Disco Non-Stop Mix also at end up destroying their lives. But the ambiance is very inviting and the place Odulio, Joe & Melba Kamber, among 6767 Cotes des Neiges. President following gambling addiction you are is impeccably clean! Hanna Lewis others. Also new arrivals from back Boco had everything in place from about to hear does not destroy lives, and Vanessa Buhay are the courteous home are members in the top echelon food tables to the order of the program. rather it promotes good social servers who do their jobs with of the Knights of Rizal (KOR), Montreal While waiting for ticket holders to interactions. I mean the almost daily generous helpings of sweet smiles! Central Chapter, including Sir James arrive, the food table was ready ! The weekend trips to the Akwesasne Their business hours are Tuesday to de la Paz & Lady Rose, Sir Gerry Danzil dance floor was occupied by line Gambling Resort Casino sponsored by Friday (3-8PM), Saturday (11AM-8PM), & Lady Linda, Sir Rey Balansi & Lady dancing enthusiasts led, as usual, by different Filipino associations of and Sunday buffet (10AM-2PM). The Espie, Sir Dante Tabamo & Lady Julie, line dancing guru Sir Boy Galang and Montreal offers a lifeline of happiness proprietors are a young couple, Nestor and Sir Stephane Morin. They his lovely wife. The program started to some. It is not uncommon to see big and Beck Buhay. Their phone number attended a four-day seminar on the with the Parade of Colors with Sir busses parked along Van Horne is 514-676-0900. Life and Accomplishments of Dr. Jose Hadjal Gattoc, Sir Boy Galang, and Sir Avenue waiting for its passengers. In See you next issue. God Rizal held at Antipolo City. Before the Stephane Morin as flag bearers. After fact, that is the assembly place for bless! group came back, they reported that the national anthem renditions, Lady seniors bound for the casino. I they were treated to a trip to a resort Estela Tablas, Pangasinan Association recommended this kind of venture. Not known for its fresh falls and scenic President, came forward and led the only does it give seniors a trip to look beauty, the “Hinulugang Taktak!” And Invocation. Next came President Sir forward to but also offers a variety of guess what, the ladies embarked on a Dario Boco with his Welcome Address. Gilmore College International’s Annual Picnic and Tulips Festival You are all cordially invited to join students, teachers, alumni, friends and neighbors to participate in our educational trip to Ottawa to visit a museum, have a picnic at the Dows Lake and watch the Festival parade. Date: Sunday, May 19, 2019 Assembly time: 7:45 a.m. Departure: 8:00 a.m. Place: Plamondon Metro (Van Horne Exit) Arrival in Montreal: 8:00 p.m. Parliament Hill Reservations: 514-485-7861 or Cell: 514-506-8753 E-mail: [email protected] Itinerary: Parliament Hill (1.5 h) Dows Lake Picnic & Parade (2 h) Nature Museum (3 h) Bring your picnic basket, camera, and have fun Nature Museum Garden taking pictures of the tulips festival. April 2019 14 The North American Filipino Star

Inah de Belen wants to prove herself - by Allan Policarpio without family’s help recalled. nothing heavy or extensive. Does But Inah knows that she has she see herself doing a daily series to get used to it if she were to with her mom in the future? become a good actress. “I don’t think I’m ready at the “Of course, I have to look at moment … We did an episode of myself to actually see the things I ‘Dear Uge’ two years ago. It was need to work on and improve. I light; no crying or whatnot. But it always give my best in what I do, was still hard,” she said. but I know there’s always room for “May ilang factor pa rin improvement,” pointed out the 27- talaga. I have also worked with Tita year-old Kapuso star, who feels Gelli in the past and that was pressure from being in a family of challenging, too. What more with celebrities. my parents?” the Kapuso star Inah is one of Janice’s four added. “But I hope we could do one children with John Estrada. Gelli de someday.” Belen—who’s married to Ariel Curiously, the opposite is Rivera—is her aunt. “They’re very true, working with her boyfriend, good in what they do and have fellow GMA 7 star Jake Vargas. “I’m been in this industry for such a long proud because we have a good time,” she said. “That’s why it feels dynamic on the set—nagbibigayan great when I receive a text from kami. We help each other,” said them, telling me I did well in a Inah, whose last acting project with scene I did.” Jake was “Ika-5 Utos.” “But I hope And while she doesn’t get we get more roles that go beyond specific acting tips from her family, cutesy.”

Inah de Belen Because she’s her own As if watching her scenes worst critic, Inah de Belen admitted alone weren’t awkward enough, her that she’s not very fond of watching family would, at times, join her. herself onscreen. “I avoid being in the same “I don’t usually do it room with them when my scenes because it feels weird to see myself are on. One time, I was trying to see

Janice de Belen (right) with her children

they make sure to remind Inah Produced by Fox Philippines about the kind of attitude or and Cignal, “Maledicto” has Inah mindset she needs to have to be playing an exorcism victim—her successful in show biz. biggest and toughest role yet in a “They don’t give me acting movie. advice; they tell me it’s up to me to “I have always wanted to do learn. Sariling diskarte ko raw ’yun,” a horror film … one of my dreams Inah related. “But my family, entering show biz. My mom used to especially my mom, always tells me do a lot of horror flicks, so I feel to keep my feet on the ground; to blessed and overwhelmed with the kind of role I got. I’m excited. I’m act … It makes me cringe!” she told how I did in a series I was in, and remember where I came from; and nervous,” Inah said. the Inquirer in an interview for the my mother (Janice de Belen) to focus on your job, because “I want to step out of my coming horror movie “Maledicto,” suddenly entered my room. I had to people will always have something comfort zone and prove myself which opens on May 1. “I can also pretend I was asleep, so I wouldn’t to say, anyway.” without asking help from my family.” be very critical of myself.” see and hear her reaction!” she She has done television work with Janice a few times, but www.filipinostar.org April 2019 The North American Filipino Star 15 ‘I wasn’t proud of that, but this is about - Regine Velasquez people destroying Motheherr re sEponase rto tLohcsin’’ s tweet, natin Ito at humahaba na ng the world-class singer also humaba…….” Velasquez said. pointed out it is still a matter of “Salamat sa pagtatanggol nyo sa damaging the environment. ating karapatang ihayag ng “I’m not proud of that,” malaya ang ating mga saloobin.” Velasquez said. “But still this is Velasquez then encouraged her about people destroying Mother fans to contribute to the EARTH. it’s the only one we have environment even with just a little and so let us love and protect gesture. Her.” “But for now let us all focus on Last week, Velasquez healing and forgiving each other. replied to Locsin when he said in Sa ngayon I think mas a tweet that Philippines and China makakatulong tayo kung gagawa must not go to war over clams but tayo ng isang bagay para sa ating that China should just pay for it. kalikasan kahit maliit na bagay “Ang akala ko pa naman lang,” she said. matalino ka. Ako ay simpling tao “Ang hindi magtapon ng lamang na may simpleng basura kung saan san. Maging pagiisip. These people are responsible tayong lahat at invading our territory they are not magtulungang panatiliing malinis just taking food sinistral nila ang at maganda ang ating ating karagatan!!!!” Velasquez kapaligiran,” she added. said in a tweet to Locsin. Earlier, Velasquez’s tweet to Locsin caught a critical reaction Call to protect environment from radio host Ben Tulfo, who berated the singer in a Facebook On the other hand, video and even told her to just Regine Velasquez Velasquez thanked her fans for focus on her career. Asia’s Songbird Regine claimed Scarborough Shoal. coming to her defense and asked This consequently did not Velasquez admitted Thursday she “I answered a tweet that them to just set aside the issue. sit well for Velasquez’s husband, did not realize she was being for me was disrespectful to all of “Hi guys, gusto ko lang singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid, disrespectful when she called out us but didn’t realise that I was magpasalamat sa pagtatanggol who expectedly came to her Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro disrespectful of him too,” nyo sakin. Pero isan tabi na po wife’s defense.
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Why Gabbi Garcia is scared Angelica Panganiban involved

of working with boyfriend in a car accidenwth icihn An gJelicaa spaida: “Un mabot.” She then added that her taxi Khalil Ramos had an accident on a freeway in Japan, but she survived with the cab driver. “Although umikot sa freeway yung taxi ko sa Japan. Masakit lang batok ko at may bukol. Pero ang importante, ligtas kami ni kuya driver,” Angelica revealed. “Nagtaka lang ako pinag bayad pa niya ko kahit muntik na kaming mamatay,” she added. Angelica is in Japan for a vacation and to watch international star John Mayer’s concert. After the ending of her afternoon soap opera “Playhouse,” Angelica Panganiban Angelica took a breather from Kapamilya actress Angelica showbiz. Earlier this month, she was Panganiban had a vehicular accident in Hong Kong for vacation. in Japan, but assured her fans that Prior to her international she is now doing fine. getaways, Angelica posted photos In her Twitter account, a user on Instagram from a recent trip to asked the actress if she was able to Boracay.
Khalil Ramos (left) and Gabbi Garcia make it to her flight to Japan, to Director Jade Castro, who is that Gabbi kept asking me working with real-life couple Gabbi questions about how I work … ” Garcia and Khalil Ramos in the film Gabbi interjected: “This was Birth of son ‘a different kind “LSS (Last Song Syndrome),” because I was scared of him. No swore that he didn’t know the two bias, but I’ve seen how good he is of excitement’ for Dingdong were in a relationship when he first as an actor because I’ve watched asked them to be part of the cast. him in ‘2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten’ and “The idea came from the ‘Honor Thy Father.’ Napakahusay! creative team, and when they Meanwhile, this is my first film. I suggested it to me, I liked it thought, ‘’Di ako pwedeng because I know that both of them magpakain kay Khalil sa eksena!’ I can act and sing at the same time. kept asking tips from him because I Since music is very much a part of felt so pressured. I’m grateful for his the story, I thought they’d be perfect help.” together,” Jade told reporters The actor said it was good during the media gathering to that Gabbi expressed to him her announce the first three finalists of fears. “It was now my job to make this year’s Pista ng Pelikulang her feel comfortable. Of course, I Pilipino (PPP). wouldn’t want to be on the set with “This was before we her feeling anxious.” confirmed that they are together in Gabbi described her real life, which made working with leading man as “very professional. them even more exciting,” Jade When we’re on the set, we’re not added. lovers, but coworkers. He would tell “LSS” is among the eight me, ‘Huwag kang bibitaw dito.’” finalists of the 2019 PPP, which will Khalil said the most run from Sept. 13 to 19. challenging part was doing their “We never planned on first few scenes. “We weren’t a working together,” said Khalil, couple in the beginning of the “because we’re from different movie—we were strangers,” Marian Rivera and her newborn baby, Dingdong Dantes (inset) networks, and work was never the explained Khalil. “We can’t appear foundation of our relationship. We like we already feel comfortable As Marian Rivera hinted in an leading to Marian’s delivery. met through common friends. with each other,” added Gabbi. “He interview last January, her newborn “Thank you very much for Before this project came, we said helped me all the way, and so did son has indeed been named after her praying with us,” he added. husband, Dingdong Dantes (Jose The Inquirer sought Dingdong that we shouldn’t [work together].” Direk Jade. It’s a learning Sixto Dantes III). for further comment, but has yet to Gabbi agreed: “We were experience for me to work with “Welcome to the world, Jose return our text message. The actor, hesitant to work with each other. Khal.” Sixto Dantes IV!,” the excited father however, is expected to talk more While we don’t hide the fact that “LSS” also features the wrote in an Instagram post with an about this new family milestone when we’re a couple, we’re not out-and- band Ben&Ben, as well as Tuesday accompanying photo of his wife and he renews his contract with GMA 7 out about it. That’s not Khalil’s Vargas and Elijah Canlas. It tells the their second child. next week. personality.” story of Sarah (Gabbi) and Zak “Yahoo! After around 10 hours “I can’t say that I was more Khalil said it was the script (Khalil), who find themselves in a of labor, Marian finally gave birth to our excited the first time or vice versa,” that convinced them to say “yes.” series of almost-but-not-quite baby boy at 1:35 p.m. (last April 16),” Dingdong said in an interview last “We liked the story and the romantic encounters while said the actor who had been praying month. characters so much. Eventually, following a fast-rising band.
the novena with his family—including “It’s just a different kind of when the shooting started, I noticed their firstborn, Zia—in the weeks excitement,” he added.
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Bela Padilla “I’m extremely happy and proud to present another baby of mine, produced by people who believed in me from day 1!” Padilla wrote in an Instagram post on Saturday. The upcoming film is produced by Padilla and Dreamscape Digital, co-written by Andrian Legazpi and directed by James Robin Mayo. It tells the story of Michael Catriona expresses (Gumabao) and Apple (Reyes) whose lifestyle vary as the former heavily depends on technology for sympathies to quake

victims, sends“ Acpcordringa to ythe emosrt rsecent reports, 16 people have died, 81 have been injured and 14 remain missing. A new romantic drama film Mga kababayan and people from all created, co-written, and co- over the universe, if you could take a produced by Bela Padilla titled moment to pray for my countrymen. “Apply of My Eye” is set for a For the safety of them and their Valentine’s Day release on families. ” streaming service iWant. The beauty queen also “Apple of My Eye,” which highlighted the importance of taking serves as Padilla’s first digital the necessary precautions during an project, stars young actors Marco earthquake. “To my fellow Filipinos, Gumabao and Krystal Reyes. let’s remain alert and take the appropriate precautions. SWIPE for earthquake preparedness information Catriona Gray – save to your devices and share with Marco Gumabao your loved ones. ” Miss Universe 2018 Catriona “We’re in this together. ” Gray Gray took to social media to express a living while the latter prefers to added. sympathies to the victims of the recent distance herself from social media. The 6.1 magnitude 6.1 magnitude earthquake that struck The two will be brought earthquake struck Metro Manila and Luzon including Metro Manila on together by fate, but their other areas in Luzon Monday Monday. afternoon which killed at least 16 relationship will be put to test as Gray asked her followers on people and dozens hurt, caused secrets from their pasts unravel. Instagram to take a moment to pray for power outage and collapse of several “Apple of My Eye” is her countrymen for their safety. buildings. Padilla’s second script following “My beloved country of the On Tuesday, a magnitude 6.5 the 2017 dark romance drama film Philippines has been rattled by two earthquake also jolted Eastern Samar. “Last Night” starring Piolo Pascual major earthquakes: a 6.1 magnitude Two earthquakes then hit
on Monday followed by a 6.3 and Toni Gonzaga. waters off Davao Oriental and Davao magnitude quake on Tuesday of this Occidental provinces minutes apart on Bela & Marco week,” she wrote. Wednesday.

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Summer with Kapusoa vascatiton awithr ys our family and volleyball, scuba dive or surf. It’s have quality time with our loved also important to drink lots of water. ones. Andrea Torres : Go to the Benjamin Alves : Scuba beach, try a new sport or a new diving, hiking, sky diving would be skill, and get a tan. nice also. Island-hopping, run a Derek Ramsay : I’ll be marathon, go to the beach for a biased. Of course, it is going to be while, bungee-jumping and road something to do with sports. I’m a trip in a pickup or convertible. frisbee player and there is frisbee Winwyn Marquez : My on the beach. So if you want to get advice for summer, especially now a nice tan, get in shape, you can that it’s very hot, is to buy a really play beach frisbee. And I’m a golfer. good sunblock for your face and So you could also try going your body. Hydrate! Always bring outdoors. Third, go to the beach. I water wherever you go. For the love the beach and I’m really happy activity, maybe I would go that the show I’m doing is going to somewhere cold because it’s hot in be shot in Siargao. The Better Woman stars Derek Ramsay and Andrea Torres Summer is upon us, and so to enjoy nature. Traveling out of the are the long breaks that come with country because you learn a lot it. By this time, your plans may about the country you’re in while already be in line and the flights are enjoying what it has to offer. booked. But in case they’re not, the Jennylyn Mercado : It’s too lead stars of Bihag, Love You Two, hot to run these days. I’ve Dahil Sa Pag-ibig, and The Better experienced doing triathlon in the Woman — GMA’s latest program summer and it will make you twice offerings — shared some of their as tired so I wouldn’t recommend it. go-to summer activities that you They can try underwater activities can also try. instead like diving, free-diving and Max Collins : Try to see as of course, swimming. many Philippine islands as you can. Gabby Concepcion : I’m Most people I know haven’t been to preparing for fishing this summer at a lot of destinations in the country. my beach house in Batangas. We Also try going to the hot air balloon are preparing the boat and kayak. festival. I’ve tried it, it was fun and I Kung sino’ng gustong sumama, hope other people can try it as well. sama kayo. Enjoy tayo sa summer. Jason Abalos : Go to the Shaira Diaz : Join at least beach, climb mountains and try one summer league in your village new sports! or barangay. That’s what I do to Sophie Albert : Picking stay active in sports. Enroll in a trash or collecting plastics along vocational course that will enhance the beaches. I think we should all your skills. Pick a course that is in Dahil Sa Pag-ibig cast (from left) Benjamin Alves, Sanya Lopez, try doing that because our beaches line with your passion. Start a small Winywyn Marquez and Pancho Magno are so littered now so I hope we can business. Just in time for summer! all do our part. Sell palamig like halo-halo, ice the Philippines. If you have time to Whatever activities you may Neil Ryan Sese : Going to candy, sago’t gulaman etc. for go out for the summer, go find enjoyable out of these the beach because it’s a good additional income. For sure, it’ll be somewhere cold where you can suggestions, make sure that you place for family bonding and you fun! enjoy the temperature since it is also get to do them with your loved can swim with the fish there. Pancho Magno : Go warm here all year-round. ones. Just like what our latest Mountain biking, it’s a good swimming or surfing. Try a new Sanya Lopez : If you would summer campaign says, basta’t ka- exercise and one of the best ways hobby like cooking or baking. Have go to the beach, you could play summer kita, Kapuso!
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About according to an Imperial Household Agency 202 Years Will Work 300 guests will be in attendance including genealogy, includes eight empresses who Abe, the cabinet and dignitaries. The actual reigned, two of whom did so twice. Naruhito abdication will be at the Imperial Palace in will be the 126th emperor, by the agency’s Tokyo and includes a ritual where Akihito count. reports to his imperial ancestors that he is 7. What does an emperor of Japan stepping down. do? 4. Then what? Akihito’s father, Hirohito, was the The ascension ceremony takes last emperor designated by tradition to be a place on the morning of May 1 at the Imperial living god. After Japan’s defeat in 1945, the Palace. Naruhito will inherit regalia that U.S. kept Hirohito on the throne to build includes a sacred sword and jewels in a unity, but made the position of emperor one ceremony that will serve as the proof of for a mortal who had no say in state policy. ascension. The government said that only “The Emperor shall be the symbol of the male adult imperial family members will State and of the unity of the People,” the first attend the actual key ceremony for the chapter of Japan’s postwar constitution ascension. About an hour after the first clearly states. This means the emperor stays ceremony, there will be another ceremony out of politics and spends a lot of time at open to female imperial family members. ceremonies. After the 2011 earthquake and Naruhito will speak publicly for the first time tsunami, which left about 20,000 people Japan’s Emperor Akihito, right, waves to members of the public as as the new emperor. The ascension dead or missing, Akihito and Michiko visited Crown Prince Naruhito looks on. Photographer: Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg ceremonies stretch into November. survivors at shelters and were seen as Japan will see its first imperial Heisei, which can be translated as 5. What about the public? helping a battered nation recover through abdication in two centuries at the end of “achieving peace.” Akihito’s health problems The events will be tightly controlled their compassion. In the final weeks of his April, a rare event even for a hereditary have included heart bypass surgery in 2012 with limited access for media or the public. reign, Akihito has been touring Japan with monarchy said to stretch back almost three and a hospitalization for pneumonia in 2011. There will be no parade through the streets his wife and visiting shrines to let his millennia. In a succession of traditional The last emperor to abdicate was Kokaku in before throngs of well-wishers. That will take ancestors know he is stepping down. ceremonies, Emperor Akihito, 85, will 1817, who stepped down to make way for place in October. Later in May, U.S. President 8. Who’s next in line? abdicate on April 30 after a reign of 31 years, his son. Donald Trump is set to visit Japan from May That would be Naruhito’s younger and his eldest son, Crown Prince Naruhito, 2. Who is Naruhito? 25 to 28 and be the first foreign head of state brother, Prince Akishino. After him comes 59, will ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne He is the oldest of the three to meet the new emperor. Akishino’s 12-year-old son Hisahito. on May 1. To mark the occasion, the country children born to Akihito and his wife, the Japan's Super-Long Spring Break 9. What does a retired Japanese is extending its annual spring holidays -- Empress Michiko, and has been raised to be The crown prince's promotion to emperor do? known as Golden Week -- to an emperor. He graduated in 1982 from the emperor means Golden Week 2019 will be Akihito will receive the title emperor unprecedented 10 days off. department of history at Gakushuin an extraordinary 10 days long emeritus and move into a smaller royal University in Tokyo, a school favored by the * Japanese law holds that weekdays residence in Tokyo with Michiko. He has said 1. Why is Akihito stepping down? In 2016, Akihito said he may no Japanese imperial family, and then studied sandwiched between national holidays also he is trying to figure out what his retirement longer be physically fit enough to carry out for two years at Oxford University. He become holidays will entail. It may give him more time for his his duties. The emperor’s powers were married former diplomat Masako Owada in 6. What’s so special about Japan’s studies of the diminutive goby fish, a subject restricted after World War II, so Parliament 1993 and they have one child, Princess Aiko, imperial family? he has researched for decades. had to pass a one-time law to allow for 17, who is barred by law from the throne It’s old. Japan’s Imperial By Jon Herskovitz (Bloomberg News) abdication. A special panel then set April 30, because she is female. His life has been Household Agency lists Emperor Jimmu, April 24, 2019, 5:00 PM EDT 2019, as the end of his imperial era known as largely free of scandal. who according to legend was a descendant 6430 Victoria Sales valid from Tel. 514-733-7816 MARCHÉ DUC THANH April 26 - May 5

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