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MONTREAL, Quebec - Mayor Michael Immediately before anything Applebaum of the CDN-NDG Borough, could be discussed, Fred Magallanes was the guest speaker during the raised the question of a quorum FAMAS assembly that was called to stipulated in the constitution, and ratify the amended constitution and by- strongly suggested to set aside the laws on Saturday, February 19 at St. ratification until the August elections. Malachy’s Church on Clanranald A heated exchange of opinions Avenue. He announced the good ensued among all those who wanted news about a cultural community to reject Magallanes’ argument and center soon to be renovated on others who agreed with him. Barclay and Victoria which is located in Practical interpretations of the the heart of the Filipino-Canadian Robert’s Rules were made by Au community neighborhood. He said Osdon, Melle Lugod, Andrea Neufeld that he was making the announcement and Budz Sarmiento. The gist of their to the members of FAMAS who were arguments in favor of considering the the first ones to learn about it. acual attendance as a quorum was According to the Mayor, the details due to the fact that it had never been would be finalized within the next possible to assemble 1,200 people in seven months. one place, even for any other reason After the Mayor’s speech, Au like a social dance. But Magallanes Osdon proceeded with the assembly adamantly insisted on his point and by giving up the chair to Ramon demanded that Vicente should rule on it. Vicente then asked the Vicente so that she could participate in Borough Mayor Michael Applebaum was the guest speaker at the FAMAS general the discussions. assembly to make a decision by assembly that ratified the constitution on February 19, 2011 at St. Malachy’s Church standing up to vote yes to go ahead with the ratification. The majority Women march for better life on stood up and the motion to continue international Women's Day See Page 4 Cultural Center Contents PARIS – Women took to the streets worldwide Tuesday, March 8 to mark Editorial ...... 3 the 100th International Women's Day, with protests against honour killings, Cooperative News ...... 2 their objectification in Italy and killings in Ivory Coast. Any Which Way (Op.Ed.) . . . . . 5 Drawing inspiration from the boardrooms of Finland and the toppling Tagalog Corner. . . . , . . . . . 9 of autocratic regimes in Tunisia and Egypt, demonstrators staked their claim Ask the Video Guy ...... 10 for equality, education and a better life. A month before Silvio Philippine Cuisine ...... 14 Berlusconi goes on trial over allegations he paid an underage prostitute for sex, Showbiz Gossip ...... 16 hundreds of Italian women rallied in Rome. "Here, women have sex with Classified Ads...... 21 someone powerful to get into

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to give up his comment. It was good for the someone. But usually, unless that person is team but not so good for the truth. the notorious editor-in-chief of another local Guest Editorial The fifth stage of objectivity is the newspaper and who has the propensity for ability to ignore stereotypes. This is the lying, that's not fair. oldest rule of journalism. Walter Lipmann, While we always strive to be Good for the team, but not too who was twice awarded the Pulitzer Prize, objective, we realize that our ability to once noted that most journalism is about obtain the truth is compromised by many good for the truth By Bernardo Sarmiento the confirmation of stereotypes — pre- factors, most particularly in the level of The Encarta dictionary defines hold back some of themselves in order to existing generalizations we all have in our community journalism. Some of those heads. The ability to ignore these factors are psychological, some are objectivity as the ability to perceive or read the pulse of the people fairly and not stereotypes is crucial to objectivity. economic, some are political and some are describe something without being impose their will on them. The last one, the sixth stage, is a personal. influenced by personal emotions or The same thing has to happen willingness to be a little dull. It's easy to prejudices. From a journalist’s for journalists. We live in an age of self- write a lambasting, vitriolic attack on perspective, objectivity means distancing exposure. But journalists have to restrain yourself from friends, relatives, and the their egos so that they can see the whole rest of the community so that you see all truth, whether they like it or not because events and all viewpoints as equally it's not about them; it's not about remote and important or unimportant, as narcissism. the case may be. For most journalists, to The third stage of objectivity is be objective is much easier said than the ability to process data — to take all the practiced. facts that you've accumulated and The true nucleus of journalism is honestly process them into a mould. This objectivity — seeing the truth in its entirety is called judgment. How do you take all and being fair about it. There is some the facts that are in front of you and fit dispute about whether objectivity really them into one mould? If you hear a nasty exists in journalism. How do journalists rumor about a certain person, one part of know the truth? It's the thing most your brain senses how true it is. Another journalists always fall short of, but the part of your brain senses how serious it is. thing they always make their utmost to Another part of your brain senses how it obtain. Opinion journalists, particularly, would affect the object of the rumor and have to be objective just as much as the people around him or her. Another part Laging Handa Scouts Group 0592 standard reporters. They must be able to of your brain knows that you're shocked in first Filipino Canadian Scout group see reality wholly and truly. They have to disbelief, which creates ripples across face unpleasant facts just as much as your surroundings. All these parts are founded since 2003 is in great need of anybody else. disconnected and we have no idea how There are a few stages of getting the human brain processes that adult volunteers. to objectivity. The first stage is the ability to information. But some people are really suspend judgment while you're looking at good at connecting the dots and seeing Would you like to give our youth a chance to be the facts. Sometimes when we look at a the patterns and other people are not. our future leaders? set of facts we like to choose the facts that Surely that's the third stage of objectivity suit our thinking because it is compatible — the ability to take all the data, not just with our points of view. But if you're going the data you like, and form it into a We need men and women who can give two to be objective – and this is not only for generalized whole. journalists but also for non-journalists – The fourth stage of objectivity is hours a week (Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m.) surely the first stage is the ability to look at the ability to betray friends. In both to teach our young people survival and all the facts, whether they suit your Washington and Ottawa, there's loyalty to thinking or not. the truth and loyalty to your team. In leadership skills, besides training them to do a The second stage is modesty. government, loyalty to your political party good turn everyday. If you are a parent, your is sometimes more important than loyalty One of the excellent models of journalism involvement in this program will be both is someone we just saw at the ratification to the truth. If you're a U.S. Senator or a of the new FAMAS Constitution and Member of Parliament, you can't tell the recommended and appreciated. Bylaws on February 19, 2011 – Miss truth all the time. If you work for an Aurora Osdon, the incumbent president of administration, you can't tell the truth all the Filipino Association of Montreal and the time because government is a team Laging Handa in collaboration with Scouts Canada Suburbs (FAMAS). As the chairperson of sport. If you are a member of the executive wil train you in the delivery of the international board of a community organization, such the FAMAS Executive Board, Miss Osdon Scouting program to 7 to 14-year old children, boys was supposed to be the one to preside as FAMAS, you can’t tell the truth all the over the special general assembly called time because you will be accused of not and girls. Recruitment of children to follow after for the ratification of said constitution and being a team player. The only way you can adult volunteers have registered and attended get something done is collectively — as a bylaws. She did preside, but only for a training courses. few minutes until she relinquished the group. It takes a majority to pass a piece chair to someone else. She argued that of legislation. It takes an administration since she was a member of the ad hoc working together to promulgate a policy. It committee that drafted the document takes a cohesive board of directors to Free training and membership provided about to be ratified, she felt that she was in realize a goal. That’s all right. Politicians conflict of interest. While we disagree that and community leaders betray the truth all for adult volunteers. the time in favor of loyalty to a higher good there was a conflict of interest, we Call 514-485-7861 for more information. acknowledge that there was a for them. But for journalists and for most combination of modesty and fairness on citizens, loyalty to the truth should the part of Miss Osdon. In our opinion, supplant loyalty to the team. Frankly, Miss Osdon yielded the presiding chair though, it rarely happens. For example, because her philosophy as a leader and when this writer considered publishing a as a moderator is not about self-exposure. dissenting opinion about Miss Osdon’s It's about self-control. It's about playing a decision to yield the presiding chair to role in the association, in particular, and in somebody else, he was deluged with the community, in general – a socially equally unfavorable remarks from her friends and supporters that compelled him valuable role. Community leaders have to 5450 chemin de la Cote des Neiges Tel.: 514-485-7861 Fax: 514-485-3076 The North American Filipino Star Suite 511 E-Mail: [email protected] Montreal, Quebec H3T 1Y6 Published by Filcan Publications, Inc. 5450, chemin de la Cote-des-Neiges Suite 511 Montreal, QC H3T 1Y6 Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi SUBSCRIPTION ORDER Chief Editor & Publisher Name______Sam Kevin Hilda T. Veloso Address ______Al Abdon ______News & Layout Editor Community News Telephone: ______E-Mail: ______Jerry Estrada Alberto Baens Santos Bernardo Your copy will be mailed to you every month. Columnists Please make your cheque payable to the Bert Abiera Sarmiento 1 year - $30 North American Filipino Star. Founder Opinion Editorial 2 years - $50 The opinions expressed by the writers and columnists do not necessarily reflect that of www.filipinostar.org the management of the North American Filipino Star and its editors. 4 The North American Filipino Star March 2011 FAMAS. The European Union hailed From Page 1 Cultural Center From Page 1 Women’s Day women's "crucial role in bringing about Before proceeding further, change in northern Africa". the ratification was carried. Vicente asked the assembly to parliament. Women are treated like "Amidst violence, women After listening to the debates approve the proposed agenda. It was objects. I'm ashamed to have a prime have joined the struggle for change", and before leaving the assembly, moved to accept the agenda as is and minister like Berlusconi", said said European Commission Vice Mayor Applebaum asked permission was duly seconded. protester Irene D'Onfronio, 62. Presidents Catherine Ashton and to speak again and made his final It was during the question and In Washington, Secretary of Viviane Reding in a joint statement. remarks. He mentioned that FAMAS answer period that members were State Hillary Clinton said the United "Women must be at the heart of the has become a more credible allowed to clarify certain articles and to States will push for women to be discussions over the future order". organization than it has ever been propose some changes. However, included in the transition to Whether in T-shirts and jeans under the current leadership and he after the question and answer period democracy in Arab countries. or robes and veils, tens of thousands "In the coming months and of women have recently made their years, the women in Egypt and Tunisia voices heard on the streets, from Tunis and other nations have just as much to Cairo, from Manama to Sanaa, to right as the men to remake their demand reform in a region long ruled governments to make them by autocracies. responsive, accountable, transparent", "The situation of women in Clinton said at an awards ceremony. Afghanistan is improving in spite of a But in Cairo, hundreds of lot of challenges", said Maria Bashir, Egyptian women rallying for their an investigative prosecutor in rights on Women's Day were Afghanistan who accepted an award confronted by men who shouted at from the US State Department for them to return home, according to showing courage in the face of Taliban media reports. People lining up to wait for their turn to express their opinions about certain threats. articles of the constitution during the question and answer period. In Turkey, women chanted Bashir said women now hold "Don't Turn Our Wedding Dresses into public office and girls have access to wanted the people to recognize that a was over, the assembly was told that Shrouds", as they marched against so- education in her country. But she community leader of a strong the constitution should be voted upon called honour killings, when a male added that "Afghan women feel organization “must be firm as there will in toto. Some of the members who family member kills a woman deemed alarmed" about the looming always be some who will try to criticize spoke about specific changes they to have brought shame on the family. withdrawal of NATO forces. you no matter what you do.” Although wanted to be included were therefore Hundreds of women Angel Gurria, head of the demonstrated in Ivory Coast, Organization for Economic meanwhile, to condemn the shooting Cooperation and Development, called of seven women at a rally last week gender equality "a moral imperative as demanding that strongman Laurent well as an economic necessity". Gbagbo quit the presidency after Visiting Finland -- a country losing elections. whose president, prime minister and Mostly dressed in white and opposition leader are all women -- US wearing red headbands, they Vice President Joe Biden echoed the marched to "pay homage to the call. women killed", an organiser said. "We "The single most significant are not going to stop demonstrating thing we can do in the 21st century to until Laurent Gbagbo leaves". improve the prospect of peace and Brazilian President Dilma security is to educate more women", Rousseff, the first woman to lead the he said. giant South American country, said His boss President Barack eradicating poverty is her top goal, Obama celebrated women's Natalie Pelausa proposing that the ratification be voted upon. and can be achieved through policies "extraordinary gains" over the past designed to help women and children. century as he called for greater gender he admits that in a democracy, disappointed. Nevertheless, 85 Revelers in Rio de Janeiro equality. everyone has a right to speak and to members voted in favor of approving paid tribute to Women's Day as only In Greece, where the disagree, he urged the members to be the constitution and only 5 voted they can -- with an irreverent economic crisis has thrown united and to speak with one voice as against it out of the total 120 signatures celebration near a Carmelite convent, disproportionately more women out of it is for the good of the community. recorded in the official attendance a tradition during Carnival. work, feminists staged a flash mob He also spoke about what Fred register. Perhaps, some people did Meanwhile in Guatemala, dubbed "Three Minutes Without Magallanes had told him when he won not vote or must have left before the where a culture of impunity saw nearly Women" in a central square of Athens. the election, that it was because of votes were taken. The meeting was 700 women killed last year alone, the In Norway -- the first country in Magallanes that he won. Magallanes adjourned at around 5:30 p.m. head of a commission on "femicide" the world to force large companies to called for a specific statute on the gender balance their boardrooms -- killing of women. officials said the quotas should be In Peru, at least 123 women extended to more companies. were killed in 2010 by their partners or A Moroccan human rights former partners, authorities said. group called for the kingdom to A group of women in inscribe gender equality in the Venezuela participated in an event in constitution. Laws protecting girls Caracas honoring the heroines of the from forced marriages are poorly country's independence. enforced. Palestinian women took to the The minimum age of marriage streets of Gaza to call for an end to the for women was raised to 18 from 15 in Israeli occupation. 2004, unless a judge grants special In the West Bank town of Beit permission. Still, about 42,000 Ummar, dozens of women blocked a requests to marry minors were made major road for half an hour to protest in 2009, mostly in rural areas. Israeli roadblocks. Cambodian women were "Part of the women's rights unable to mark the day publicly, as issue is the harm caused by the Israeli authorities banned a rally amid Councilor Marvin Rotrand speaking about the things that the City is doing for the comunnity. Others in occupation", said activist Fadwa growing concern about a crackdown photo are: Au Osdon, president, Agnes Calgo and Teresita Calica, volunteers, who recorded the minutes. Khader. "Can you imagine women on freedom of expression in the being woken up and kicked out of country. interrupted the Mayor, denying that he The whole meeting was their homes in the early morning so Advertise in the North had said this and then added that videotaped by Al Abdon who donated their homes can be demolished to Applebaum should not be allowed to his services. make way for settlements?" American Star - 514-485-7861 speak as he is not a member of www.filipinostar.org March 2011 The North American Filipino Star 5

people who supported the newly-ratified somebody offered Fraud a cup of coffee FAMAS Constitution and Bylaws had a or a bottle of beer as a token of hearty discussion shortly after the friendship or as a gesture of welcome. Any Which Way ... Ratification Day last February 19th. I’ve heard in such a way as to believe it They discussed the crassitude that every time he arrives at Tim that Fraud Crass Magallanes had Horton’s Van Horne or Plaza Cote des shamelessly displayed throughout the Neiges, Filipinos who are already there Bernardo “Budz” Sarmiento general assembly. leave one by one because they cannot [email protected] No one among them could stand his presence. come up what wild animal they could ******* convincingly compare Fraud to. One “ATTY.” FELIX REYES’ If Fraud were a wild animal, what suggested "snake"; another, "skunk", CACOETHES FOR BRAGGING — would he be? obviously for its noisome smell. Monkey While others are turned off by Felix was also mentioned. Reyes’ know-it-all attitude, I find it FEBRUARY 19, 2011 A RED- Suburbs. He would rather keep the old Someone thought that entertaining, especially when he starts LETTER DAY FOR 4,000 logo, which I likened to a cistern with the comparing Magallanes to either snake or opening his ‘encyclopedic mind’ to his FILIPINOS – By an 85-5 vote, the new half-submerged sun as the float and the skunk was a big insult to those animals. audience. Admittedly, I don’t know him red and blue field as the water that’s Constitution and Bylaws of the Filipino Monkey is not applicable, either, because long enough to really say with authority waiting and ready for the next flush, than Association of Montreal and Suburbs he has already been likened to an 800- what kind of person or how cerebral he (FAMAS) was ratified last February 19th, adopt Mr. Manny Coquia’s winning entry pound gorilla. So they decided that the truly is. but not without acrimonious debates which the Executive Board aptly editor-in-chief of the there's-nothing-like-it We got introduced to each between a small group that wanted to nicknamed “The Shield” or “Ang Filipino Forum was beyond compare. other at a mutual acquaintance’s wake postpone the ratification and a bigger Kalasag” in Pilipino. He's the only one of his kind in the world. several months ago. After the initial group that was resolute to go ahead with As my counter-argument, I cited And we all should thank God for that, shock, I found him nice, amusing and it come hell or high water. the Americans for having changed their shouldn’t we? pleasant to talk to. Anyway, it took me Right at bat, Fraud Crass flag many times already. Of all the While still at it, I would like to just a few seconds to have my first Magallanes, the usual obstructionist, peoples in the world, the Americans take great pleasure in congratulating impression of him. Right there and then, tried his darn best to derail the chugging cannot be accused for not having a great Fraud Crass Magallanes for his well- ratification train by driving a wedge into sense of history because they do. And deserved promotion from Pariah of the I knew –and I don’t mean this in a its track with a point of order concerning yet they didn’t have any problem Community to Pariah of the CDN-NDG pejorative sense – that I was dealing with the quorum. Citing Section 4, Article XVII changing their flag from time to time Borough. Thanks to the terribly rude and a smart-alecky person who was given to of the old constitution and bylaws that because they were forward-thinking uncivilized treatment he had accorded sophistry. states “Thirty percent of the regular enough to go along with the evolution of Mr. Applebaum, who has always been During the FAMAS Special members may request a special general their great country. I also made example there for our community, last February General Assembly, I saw more of Mr. assembly in writing and this percentage of the Filipinos for the same reason. Our 19th. Before too long and as soon as Reyes’ self-assuredness. He bragged constitutes a quorum,” he argued that own “watawat” or “bandila” has been Premier Jean Charest learns about that he knew Canadian laws well since there were only about 100 changed on many occasions from the Fraud’s performance at the FAMAS enough to be able to tell if a certain members in attendance (out of 4,000), time of Andres Bonifacio to the time of Special General Assembly, he would be provision in the then-still-to-be ratified the assembly significantly fell short of the Ferdinand Marcos. And no one can say the Pariah of the Province of Quebec in FAMAS constitution and bylaws was minimum 1,200 members required to that Filipinos don’t have any sense of the foreseeable future. compatible with said laws or not. I didn’t have a quorum. Therefore, according to history, except perhaps in the twisted I am sure that Borough Mayor see the necessity of his assertion, but I him, the ratification could not and should mind of Magallanes. Michael Applebaum and Councilor guess that’s part of being Felix Reyes. not proceed because doing so would be ******* Marvin Rotrand will be gracious enough He even cockily dared anyone present unconstitutional. MONCHING VICENTE SAVED THE to see to it that a resolution in to a debate on anything under the sun. Apparently referring to the plain DAY FOR FAMAS – What many Magallanes' behalf is passed by the For better or for worse, nobody was meaning rule of statutory interpretation, FAMAS officers and members wouldn’t Borough Council. After all, Magallanes brave enough, or as smart-alecky as he he reiterated at the assembly, as he did in touch with a ten-foot pole, Monching once claimed that he had a hand in the was, to accept his challenge. his latest editorial, that the foundation of Vicente, armed with the gallantry typical good mayor's electoral victory. But, of Come to think of it, he should his argument was the “long-settled legal of most Caviteños, embraced without any course, it's one of Magallanes' biggest be a contestant in JEOPARDY. Would dictum that when the provision of the reservation. I am referring to the difficult lies and delusions because all of the someone contact Alex Trebek? constitution is clear there is no need to and thankless job of presiding over the candidates whom he had supported in ******* interpret it.” Obviously, Fraud doesn’t Special General Assembly that was past elections lost, but could have won if DICK DAHIROC LIVES UP TO HIS know or has conveniently forgotten that called for the ratification of the now- not for his support. In fact, three NICKNAME – I don’t mean to sound there is another rule in statutory ratified FAMAS Constitution and Bylaws. Magallaneses – Fraud, Pat and Paul – ribald, but Dick Dahiroc lived up to his interpretation that takes precedence over To his credit, Monching did not shy away had lost past FAMAS and/or Federation nickname when he querulously spoke at the plain meaning rule. It’s the Golden from the daunting task he was asked to elections. It’s an unassailable proof how the special general assembly last Rule, or British Rule, which states that the perform. much the community dislikes the head of February 19th. He did nothing but wording of the statute may not be Despite the barrage of questions that family. The name “Magallanes” rambled on in esoteric Tagalog about his honored when it produces an absurd or coming from Magallanes, Parado, seems to have become a synonym for (1) peeves concerning FAMAS and the new unreasonable result, calls for an Ogerio, Felix Reyes and Dick Dahiroc, propensity for lying, (2) anything negative constitution and bylaws. He seemed ill impossible outcome, or yields an Monching stood his ground, soldiered on and undesirable, such as shameless, at ease in articulating his thought unconstitutional result. and remained unfazed by all the diatribes malicious, obstreperous, etc., and (3) a although he was speaking in Pilipino, If we followed the wording of the from all those people, more especially kiss of death. the language he always prefers to speak aforementioned Section 4 of Article XVII Magallanes, Reyes and Dahiroc whom I Speaking of community pariah, I in. now call the Marx Brothers of the as Fraud insisted, the presence of at least don’t know what justified Fraud to call me I don’t know if it’s out of sheer community. 1,200 members would have been “community pariah” in his article (The patriotism or he simply does not savvy required to transact business legally. Monching was cool, collected community pariah strikes out again, Page the English lingo, but Dick appears to Hauling that many people in one place at and unflinching despite the harangues 35, January 16-February 15, 2011 resent those Filipinos who prefer English the same time is absurd or unreasonable. hurled at him by the new Marx Brothers. edition, Filipino Forum). It is clear that he to Tagalog when they speak. I heard that That’s one of the results referred to in the And most of all, to borrow the words of just wanted to copy me because it was I he once stormed out of a community Golden Rule. And there’s also the his brother-in-law Bert Santos, he who first called him similar moniker - event because no Filipino music was legislative intent. It’s good that Rey delivered the goods – the newly-ratified “community’s lone pariah” - in my played. He seems to be pointlessly over- Balansi, the lead framer of the FAMAS Constitution and Bylaws. Thank column (Any Which Way, January 2011 enthusiastic about anything Filipino. It’s controversial 2005 Constitution and you, Monching, for absorbing all the Edition, Filipino Star), and for a very valid interesting to know what he is trying to Bylaws came forward and admitted that it shocks and taking all the heat for all of us reason. In case some readers don’t was not their intention to make 1,200 who rather be in the audience. As far as know yet what it is, a pariah is somebody prove. members as the minimum number to I’m concerned, Monching is a hero. I’m who is despised and avoided. Since I hope that Dick will somehow constitute a quorum. So, in the final sure that only Magallanes and his ilk will Fraud is despised and avoided by realize that speaking in other languages, analysis, the recent ratification of the new begrudge him that honor and distinction. Filipinos at Tim Horton’s Van Horne, particularly English, is not being constitution and bylaws is not But most members of the community Plaza Cote des Neiges and elsewhere unpatriotic. Conversely, it doesn’t unconstitutional after all. don’t give a damn whatever Fraud may Filipinos frequent, he is indubitably a necessarily mean that speaking only in ******* do, say or write anymore. If only they pariah, not persona non grata who is Pilipino makes him more patriotic than WHERE’S YOUR SENSE OF could send that douchebag into exile in merely unwelcomed or unacceptable but the next Filipino who speaks English. HISTORY? — Fraud questioned the Timbuktu or Siberia and burn his not despised or avoided. Providentially, There’s more to patriotism than proponents’ sense of history for passport …. this writer is neither a community pariah speaking one’s own native language. So changing the old FAMAS logo that I once ******* nor a persona non grata despite what let us hear Dick speak in English once in harshly criticized into one that is more IF FRAUD WERE A WILD ANIMAL, Fraud says or writes in his tabloid. a while. Better yet, let’s ask him to WHAT WOULD HE BE? - meaningful and truly representative of all Buoyed by I wonder when was the last time See Page 7 Any Which Way Filipino expatriates in Montreal and their overwhelming victory, a group of www.filipinostar.org 6 The North American Filipino Star March 2011

of their water and whether it is purified piped to power plants and other or has been tested for contaminants. customers—it doesn’t seem so much According to a recent survey by the cleaner than coal after all. group, 18 percent of the 173 bottled The U.S. Environmental waters on the U.S. market today fail to Protection Agency (EPA) says that list the location of their source; a third loose pipe fittings and intentional disclose nothing about the treatment venting for safety purposes on natural or purity of the water inside their plastic gas lines cause annual greenhouse bottles. gas emissions rivaling that produced “Among the ten best-selling by 35 million cars each year. The brands, nine—Pepsi’s Aquafina, Coca- World Bank estimates that emissions Dear EarthTalk: I heard someone say Cola’s Dasani, Crystal Geyser and six from natural gas extraction operations that the environmental benefits of of seven Nestlé brands—don’t answer alone account for over a fifth of the natural gas for electricity generation at least one of those questions,” atmosphere’s total load of climate- were overstated and that it is not as reports EWG. Only Nestlé’s Pure Life changing methane. green-friendly as the industry would Purified Water “discloses its specific “When scientists evaluate the According to the Earth Policy Institute, some have us believe. What is your take on geographic water source and greenhouse gas emissions of energy 2.7 million tons of petroleum-derived plastic this? treatment method…and offers an 800- sources over their full lifecycle and are used to bottle water around the world -- D. Montcalm, Brewster, NY number, website or mailing address incorporate the methane emitted every year. Photo courtesy Ryan McVay, where consumers can request a water during production, the advantage of Thinkstock quality test report.” natural gas holds true only when it is billion (mostly plastic) bottles every EWG recommends that burned in more modern and efficient year. The Beverage Marketing consumer resist the urge to buy plants,” reports Abrahm Lustgarten on Association reports that in 2008 bottled bottled water and go instead for filtered the investigative news website, water comprised over 28 percent of tap water. “You'll save money, drink ProPublica. “But roughly half of the only bottled drinks Americans water that’s purer than tap water and 1,600 gas-fired power plants in the consume more of are carbonated help solve the global glut of plastic United States operate at the lowest sodas like Coke and Pepsi. bottles,” the group advises, adding end of the efficiency spectrum.” And frankly, yes, it is a that it supports stronger federal He adds that, while the ridiculous waste that we obtain so standards to enforce consumers’ right median U.S. gas-fired power plant much of our drinking water this way to know about what’s in their bottled emits 40 percent fewer greenhouse when it is free flowing and just as good water besides water. Until that day gases than a typical coal plant, some if not better for you right out of the tap. comes, concerned consumes should 800 inefficient plants offer only a 25 According to the Earth Policy Institute check out EWG’s Bottled Water percent improvement. The fact that (EPI), some 2.7 million tons of Scorecard, a free website that provides methane is an extremely potent petroleum-derived plastic are used to information on various bottled water greenhouse gas—the EPA says bottle water around the world every brands, where they originate and methane is 20 times more effective year. “Making bottles to meet whether and how they are treated to trapping heat in the atmosphere than Americans’ demand for bottled water remove contaminants. carbon dioxide (CO2) —makes it even requires more than 1.5 million barrels less appealing as a replacement for of oil annually, enough to fuel some CONTACTS: Worldwatch Institute, coal. 100,000 U.S. cars for a year,” says EPI www.worldwatch.org; The Beverage “The problem is you build a researcher Emily Arnold. And just A 2007 life-cycle analysis of natural gas Marketing Association, gas plant for 40 years,” James Rogers, because we can recycle these bottles production, distribution and consumption www.beveragemarketing.com; EPI, found that when one factors in the total CEO of Duke Energy, one of the does not mean that we do: The www.earth-policy.org; EWG, emissions associated with not only the end largest power companies in the U.S., Container Recycling Institute reports www.ewg.org; NRDC, www.nrdc.org. use of natural gas but also its extraction and told ProPublica. “That’s a long bridge. that 86 percent of plastic water bottles distribution, it doesn't seem so much cleaner What if, with revelations around in the U.S. end up as garbage or litter. EarthTalk® is written and edited by than coal after all. Pictured: a natural gas methane emissions, it turns out to be The financial costs to Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss and is drilling well in Texas. 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allegation that Paul stole from his are systemic and systematic risks and also the accepted structures for the verb From Page 5 Any Which Way patient and then simply make a systemic and systematic circulations in the phrase “be responsible”: field of Science. translate the new Constitution and judgment, what’s keeping them from Be responsible for something or carrying Bylaws into Pilipino. If he refuses to do suing me in a court of law? Fraud To concretely show the difference between out an action. it, or gives excuses for not doing it, I should stop bluffing because I might call it. the two adjectives, it is best to use them in would assume that his bark is worse sample sentences. In one common For example: We are responsible for Reportedly, the incident was than his bite. definition of Science (the study); it is ensuring ratification of the Constitution. ******* settled out of court when the son of the regarded as a systematic and orderly (an action) I WAS A FORMER WOULD-BE patient threatened the owners and arrangement of facts, principles, true CANDIDATE FOR VP-INTERNAL managers of the nursing home that he happenings that governs our lives and the We are responsible for the program. (a – A few months ago, I was listed down would go to the police if the suspect whole world. Science is systematic specific thing) as a probable candidate for vice- wasn’t fired from his job right away. because it has order and its facts are president for internal affairs in FAMAS The management, not keen on bad arranged. You cannot say Science is Responsible to systemic but Science is systematic for it Be responsible to a person or group of elections next August. But even before publicity for their business, sensibly readily follows a particular system or people. I could formally accept or refuse my obliged and almost immediately terminated the suspect’s employment. methodology. Thus, if you have a inclusion, I was unceremoniously consistent method of cleaning the For example: We are responsible to our That belies Fraud’s assertion that Paul dropped from the line-up as quickly as bedroom first, followed by the living room clients (group of people) for the program. I was eagerly drafted merely because continued working there until his and lastly the dining room then more or someone, or a group of “someones,” graduation from university. less you can be described as cleaning The Filipino Star is responsible to its many advised the drafter that I was a If Paul will listen to his NPD- your house systematically. readers for responsible journalism. controversial figure who might only afflicted father’s bad advice and drag the political team down and eventually sues me, there will really be Systemic is very different because when Responsible with eventually cause them their anticipated a court case and every little detail of the doctor tells his patient that he or she If you want your kids to be responsible has a systemic lupus or a systemic with money, you have to be good with victory. The drafter, who was (and still the incident will be scrutinized and the infection then this means that the patient is money yourself is) considering running for the real truth will have to come out. Crucial evidence, including testimonies by experiencing a generalized infection all presidency, took the advice hook, line throughout the entirety of his or her body. Note, however, that be responsible to witnesses, some of whom are and sinker, and dumped me like a The entire system (the human body) is ensure is not wrong. Language evolves disenchanted master would dump an Filipinos, will be subpoenaed. It defies affected that’s why the case is already over time; what was once considered unwanted pet dog at the SPCA. The logic and common sense that the systemic. This also implies that the health incorrect becomes acceptable. A quick drafter and prospective presidential judge handling the case would just prognosis is poor because the infection check in Google revealed 82,800 hits for candidate wouldn’t share with me who hand down his decision without a has spread. responsible to ensure and a whopping those advisers were. certain number of hearings, which 970,000 hits for responsible for ensuring. I don’t mean to come off like I could last several months, if not years. In summary, the two words differ because: 1. Systematic is a longer word with four BORN/BORNE have a sour grape attitude, but it might It could also cost a lot of money for syllables compared to the shorter word be a blessing in disguise that I was both litigants, not just for me as Fraud would like people to believe. Fraud (systemic) that only has three syllables. This distinction is a bit tricky. When birth is dumped because there were already 2. Systematic is an adjective that’s used to being discussed, the past tense of “bear” even questioned my sense of space. I at least two major proposals that we describe something as consistent, is usually “born”: “I was born in a trailer— couldn’t see eye to eye on. Just know my sense of space, but does he organized and well arranged whereas but it was an Airstream.” Note that the form imagine what could have happened if know his? systemic means that something has or can used here is passive: you are the one both of us were on the same executive It’s probably worth noting here affect the whole system. somebody else—your mother—bore. But board. We are so opposite in so many that Fraud, being a Narcissistic if the form is active, you need an “E” on the ways that working together might have Personality Disorder sufferer, doesn’t RESPONSIBLE FOR / end, as in “Midnight has borne another RESPONSIBLE TO / RESPONSIBLE been mutually thorny, if not downright care whatever happens to his family. litter of kittens in Dad’s old fishing hat” WITH (Midnight did the bearing).But in other impossible. All he cares about is his own interest; meanings not having to do with birth, ******* he lacks empathy and has a lot of disregard for others. And read what he Responsible for “borne” is always the past tense of “bear”: DECIDED CASE? WHAT “My brother’s constant teasing about my wrote on Page 35 of the January 16- DECIDED CASE? — Fraud lied again Question: green hair was more than could be borne.” about his son Paul’s alleged criminal February 15, 2011 edition of his act. If Paul’s case is indeed decided tabloid: “BS has had a bit of trouble I recently came across this sentence: We CUT AND PASTE/COPY AND PASTE and he was exonerated from distinguishing truth from fiction.” With are responsible to ensure delivery of the accusation of stealing from his former that statement, he’s not only the King program. Because “cut and paste” is a familiar patient and the allegation is wrong, if of Lies, but he’s also the King of phrase, many people say it when they there won’t really be lengthy litigation Chutzpah. The entire community I thought that it would be better to write mean “copy and paste” in a computer responsible for ensuring instead. What are context. This can lead to disastrous results as Fraud seems to be so cocksure of, knows who has trouble distinguishing the rules for using for and to with if followed literally by an inexpert person. If and if the judge will just ask me if I truth from fiction, and certainly it isn’t BS. responsible? you mean to tell someone to duplicate have evidence to back up the something rather than move it, say ******* Answer: “copy.” And when you are moving bits of Common mistakes and confusing computer information from one place to The sources we consulted (Canadian another the safest sequence is often to words in English Oxford Dictionary, Collins Cobuild English copy the original, paste the copy By Bernardo Sarmiento Dictionary for Advanced Learners and The elsewhere, and only then delete (cut) the BBI Dictionary of English Word original. STATIONARY/STATIONERY the confusion between the two words only Combinations) agree that the following are arose because of semantics, spelling and The adjective stationary means remaining sound. The two words have almost the in one place. The noun stationery means same letters nevertheless. It’s just the writing materials. addition of two letter “a” and “t” for systematic, which make it longer. The Tip: Associate the er in stationery with the pronunciation is also the same but there’s er in letter and paper. obviously an additional syllable for the word systematic. Examples: "The law is stationary. The law is fixed. By definition, the two adjectives differ. The law is a chariot wheel which binds us Systematic, means something is well all regardless of conditions or place or organized or arranged according to a set MEN AND WOMEN time." (Emma Goldman) of plan and or is grouped into systems. In his suitcase I found a hodgepodge of Conversely, systemic means something HOMMES ET FEMMES hotel stationery, postcards, and transit matters to the entire system. This maps describes something that belongs to, Hair Cut / Wash & Dry / ColorRoots / Permanent / Highlighs / Streaks works together with, or can affect the SYSTEMIC/SYSTEMATIC entire body or system as a whole. 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www.filipinostar.org 8 The North American Filipino Star March 2011 local businesses, has changed the lives of leading the way towards empowerment , COMMUNITY NEWS thousands underprivileged to creating heroes and mobilizing others to academically-challenged students in the educate and empower the children.` Mallari continues his crusade to Philippines. No longer low-performing Meanwhile, he wants to develop students, they are now academic a Super Kids module for academically- educate children and youth achievers. challenge or low-performing students in Building ten Silid Aralan centers, the Philippines. "To do this, I have to spend by W. G. Quiambao in the field of children and youth's training around 5,000 students, employers time as a Sauve Scholar learning about For the past six months, 27-year development for twelve years now. He is and volunteers nationwide, mobilizing 500 children and youth motivation and old Arcie G. Mallari has been volunteering not only the president but also one of the parents volunteers and affecting leadership," said Mallari. at the Philippine Community Center. Twice three founders of Silid Aralan, Inc. (SAI) or thousands of children is daunting. To support SAI, go to a week, he teaches Heritage classes to the "Learning Room" that started in April 2, Throughout these programs, like SAI, www.silidaralan.org and click donate children and provides leadership training 2007. Its goal is to strengthen the Mallari's greatest accomplishment is to the youth in connection with FAMAS' educational services of underprivileged Pagsibol project. public school students in Rodriguez (Montalban), Rizal. Pangasinan Association of Mallari recalled the day he visited one of the dumpsites in the Philippines, Quebec, Inc. By Bernardo Sarmiento called Payatas, to teach religion. But he did more than teaching religion when he The organized Pangasinenses of Treasurer; Claire Boco – Asst. Treasurer; saw the plight of children and youth. After Montreal and Suburbs, known as the Ramon Posadas – Public relations Officer; graduating from the Polytechnic University Pangasinan Association of Quebec, Inc., Peter Danzil – Asst. Public Relations of the Philippines with a BA in Political held their induction of officers on Officer; Bernadette Posadas – Auditor; Economy, he decided to live in the November 20, 2010 at the Ganesh Party Estela Bajoyo – Business Manager; Rey dumpsite to be close to the people there. Palace at 300 Marcil Laurin Boulevard in Ballares – Sergeant-at-Arms "I witnessed children and youth St. Laurent, Quebec. Board of Directors: Helen Racuya scavengers," said Mallari. "My life became On that same occasion, Miss (Seniors); Josie Velasquez (Asssistant – intimately intertwined with the lives of Digna Montano was crowned as Miss Seniors); Rey Balansi (Intergovernmental young men and women who lived on Pangasinan 2010. She was escorted by Affairs); Juanito Ortaleza (Youth); Ted poverty. There, I met youth who dreamed Miss Belen Papa, first runner-up, and Miss Olivar (Sports); Angelito Posadas of being jeepney drivers and women who Rhea Cubar, second runner-up. (Assistant – Sports); Nexson de Vera wanted to become housemaids. I also met The officers of the Pangasinan (Membership); Luli Garcia (Assistant – high school students who could not read Association of Quebec, Inc. for 2010-2012 Membership); Marina Ocumen (Socio- or comprehend their textbooks. All of are the following: Cultural Affairs); Lorie Palisoc (Assistant – these inspired me to create advocacy and Gerry Danzil – President; Dario Boco – Socio-Cultural Affairs). Dante Tabamo, Ex- develop unique educational programs." Vice-President; Esperanza Manaog- officio; Salvador Cabugao, Adviser. Arcie Mallari Mallari's endeavour paid off when Balansi – Secretary; Julie Tabamo – three years later, the first set of scholars Unfortunately, Mallari is going graduated. One of them is Romanicnic, back to the Philippines next month. He who aspired to be a housemaid. After came to Montreal last August as a scholar graduating from college and landing a job, of Sauve Scholar Foundation, a project of she was able to take her family out of the former Governor General of Canada dumpsite to live a decent life. Jeanne Sauve. Launched in 2003, the goal But it was not a smooth sailing for of SSF is to help young leaders all over the SAI in the beginning. Mallari and the globe who want to change the world. other two founders were questioned about Chosen from among 1,000 their qualifications because none of them applicants from all over the world, Mallari were trained in education. For example, is one of the 14 recipients of scholarship Mallari is a graduate of political economy. and the first Filipino to receive this honor. In addition, fund raising was difficult. My project is to design and plan Prospective donors hesitated to invest in Super Kids: Create Heroes, be a Hero! low-performing students. Also, SAI had and to train modules for its difficulty convincing parents of students to

The reigning Miss Pangasinan, Digna Montano (center) and her escorts Belen Papa, 1st runner-up (left), and Rhea Cubar, 2nd runner-up (right) Ataxia: it’s time to talk There may be some individuals in your community in Montreal, or in Quebec, or about. anywhere else in Canada. They all have to Helen has an unstable step and deal with the mocking looks, and the lack of uncoordinated movements. When walking, sympathy and understanding experienced Silid Aralan (front center) she limps. When standing still, she trembles by Helen. They suffer despite the sympathy and sways. At some point, perhaps in a few of those close to them, and often end up months or sometime this year, Hélène will alienating their friends and isolating start using a cane, a walker, or a wheelchair. themselves to avoid misunderstanding. But today, she’s encountering mocking and There is a general lack of scornful looks, and enduring comments information regarding rare diseases, and made audibly behind her back: “That girl has ataxia in particular. The Canadian Association obviously had too much to drink. “ of Familial Ataxias (CAFA) has been raising Helen suffers from a rare medical condition, awareness for more than 38 years. CAFA was one of the numerous forms of ataxia. But founded in 1972 by Claude St-Jean, who she’s also suffering from the lack of suffered himself from Friedreich’s Ataxia. He sympathy and understanding of those she was an example of courage, determination, encounters every day. and tenacity his whole life, and knew how to Familial ataxias are comprised of inspire hope for those suffering from ataxia, diseases of the nervous system, those who were handicapped and sick. He programmed into the genetic code. Forms of was a source of inspiration for everyone, no ataxia are distinguished by various matter what their physical condition. Ugnayan Session symptoms and handicaps, but all those who Today, like yesterday, CAFA is a suffer from ataxia share a lack of coordination small team devoted to the help and comfort facilitators,`said Mallarì. `The focus is on believe that their children are intelligent of voluntary movements. These diseases are of ataxic people and financing medical and can make a difference in the developing skills and confidence through progressive and involve a gradual loss of research. Please help them win the fight heroism. Why heroes? Heroes achieve community. physical faculties, often until the sufferer is against familial ataxias! success by believing in power of ideas, "We give importance to value rendered a complete invalid. Familial ataxias To make a donation or to find out about having the confidence to take risks and to formation,"said Mallari."If a student loves can manifest themselves at any point during opportunities to volunteer, please visit fail, persevering and overcoming what he does, it will help him get good the life of an individual, sometimes very www.lacaf.org or call us at 514-321-8684. obstacles." grades in school." suddenly, without any discrimination of age. Mallari was chosen because of Now, SAI , in partnership with the Anybody can be a victim. There is no cure. Read the Star on line his impressive background. He has been local government, corporations and other Do you know someone suffering from ataxia? filipinostar.org www.filipinostar.org March 2011 The North American Filipino Star 9

ng ganitong demokratikong proseso, nakatitiyak na ang itinuturo ay tama sa mas madaling mapalalaganap ang dami ng rebisyon. Balikan natin ang gabay sa Pagbaybay na ito sa ibang nabanggit na buhat noong 1994 ay tanggapang pampublikasyon sa loob mahigit na 70 aklat ng ang at labas ng UP upang maging mapino nailathalang Aklatang Bayan sa at mapayaman pa at mag-ambag sa programa nito ng pagsulat at estandardisyon ng pambansang paglimbag ng mga teksbuk. Bihirang wika." (Prof. G. S. Zafra) mabasa rito kung nakarating man Wikang Pambansa: Nanganganib na Sari Dito at sa mga naunang upang gamiting kasangkapan sa artikulo ay maliwanag na hindi na pagtuturo ng wasto ng Wikang (Blg. 4 - katapusan) maaabot ng mga aralin ang mga Pambansa na nanganganib na sari. "Nais mag-ambag ng Sentro refereed journal at tumatanggap ng Pilipinong lumisan na sa sariling bayan Basahin sa mga susunod na ng Wikang Filipino sa mga proseso ng mga ambag na artikulo tungkol sa upang maging imigrante. labas ng sulok na ito ang isang pagtiyak sa anyo at hugis ng ating wika, panitikan, kultura, at iba pa mula Bagama't nagpupunyagi pa magandang kuwento na nagdaan sa wika, sa estandardisyon ng Filipino sa mga larangan ng arte at rin ang mga asosasyon dito sa panunuri ng mga batikang editor. upang tunay ng magamit itong humanidades, agham panlipunan, at Montreal at karatig pook sa pagtuturo kasangkapan sa iba't ibang lebel ng agham at matematika. Ang ng Wikang Pambansa ay hindi * * * * * pagkatuto. Ang totoo, hindi lamang paglalabas ng SWF ng Gabay sa problema ang mga dagdag na letra Pagbaybay, kung gayon, ay hindi Ratipikasyon ng Konstitusyon kundi maging ang dati nang mga lamang pagsangkot nito sa mga usapin sa pagbabaybay kahit noong proseso ng estandardisyon kundi Sariwain natin ang mensahe sa unang labas gamit lamang ang 20 letrang pagtugon din sa praktikal ng ng Sariling Dila, Sariling Diwa Aking sinulat: abakada. Ilan dito ang pagbaybay pangangailangan nito sa mga "Nasaksihan niya ang pagkakaisa ng Pinoy ng mga salitang may ng, pagbaybay proyektong pampublikasyon." Sapagkat ang iilang ayaw makiisa ay di pumunta." ng mga salitang hinuhulapian, "Ang Gabay sa Pagbaybay na pagbaybay ng mga tinipil o pinaikling ito ay nabuo sa pakikipagtulungan ng Nangyaring muli, sa ratipikasyon, ang eksena salita, pagbaybay ng mga salitang mga editor ng SWF sa marami nitong ng lalong matunog na pagkakaisa nang dumalo may reduplikasyon, pagbuo ng plural, proyektong pampublikasyon, ang lima ay natalo sa dami ng walumpu't lima. paggamit ng linker na na at ng, gayundin, sa tulong ng mga piling paggamit ng nang at ng, at iba pa. konsultant. Ilang ulit nagpulong ang Pati ang alkalde ay nagpanting ang taynga, Ang ilan sa mga usapin sa pagbaybay mga editor para talakayin ang iba't nagpahayag ng sariling karanasan, pakutya o pabuya, ay may kinalaman na sa usapin ng ibang suliranin sa ispeling na na kaya siya nagwagi sa halalan ay dahil sa lider ng lima. gramatika. Sa panghihiram pa rin, naeengkuwentro sa pag-eedit ng mga bukod sa paggamit ng walong nakasulat sa wikang Filipino. Palakpakan! Ugong! Padyak! Galak! Panig sa katwiran! dagdag na letra, kailangan din na Samakatuwid, hindi nakapadron ang Napikon ang lider, sinugod ang 'chairman,' kung bakit tuntunin sa pagbaybay ng mga gabay na ito sa mga buo nang pinayagan magsalita ang alkade ng bayan. salitang may kambal-patinig o manwal ng estilo na karaniwang diptonggo, salitang may digrapo, nakabatay sa wikang Ingles kundi Boo! Boo! At sunod-sunod na Boo pa rin! Kaya't salitang nagsisimula sa E-I at may O- nakabalangkas ayon sa mga may isang nasa tamang pag-iisip na tumawag ng pulis U, at iba pa." kongkretong karanasan sa paggamit upang tumahimik ang matatapang sa miting. "Inaakala ng SWF na taglay ng pambansang wika. Ibinunga ng nito ang mayamang karanasan para mga talakayang ito ang borador ng May mga puntos na kung isasaad nang mahinusay maghain ng isang Patnubay sa Gabay ng Pagbaybay. Iniharap ang ay sapat na dahilan upang ang ratipikasyon ay ipagliban. Pabaybay. Itinaguyod ng SWF ang borador sa Departamento ng Filipino Ngunit nalunod na ang katwiran ng pasindakan. Aklatang Bayan, isang programa ng at Panitikan ng Pilipinas, at kinatawan May isang nagwala, "magkakamatayan na tayo at hindi pagsulat at paglilimbag ng mga ng Departamento ng Linggwistiks, matutupad ang nais ninyong bilang." teksbuk sa iba't ibang disiplina sa dalawa sa kabalikat ng SWF sa mga Bagama't panig sa nakararami ay wala sa lugar. wikang Filipino. Simula noong 1994, gawaing pangwika, upang nakapaglathala na ang SWF ng mapakinggan at mailahok ang Sa kabila naman ay may isang tumayo sa gitna ng bulwagan mahigit sa 70 aklat. Naglalathala rin kanilang mga mungkahi. Nagpadala At pinauuwi na ang lahat. Wala namang umuwi. ang SWF ng journal sa wikang rin ng mungkahi ang UP Press. Lalong naipon ang ngitngit ng mga miyembro. Filipino, ang Daluyan ay ginawa nang Umaasa ang SWF na sa pamamagitan Ang pagtitibay ng Konstitusyon ay naganap ng dahil sa inis B.A., B.C.L. at hindi dahil sa husay at depekto nito. Ang susunod na pamunuan na ang magwawasto.

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Libya: Médecins Sans reaffirms the importance of being able Thia Megia reminds “Idol” judge of Michael Frontières is extremely to respond effectively to the people’s Jackson urgent medical needs, regardless of concerned with the By ROWENA JOY A. SANCHEZ their side or origin. March 3, 2011, 4:08pm plight of the wounded; “Our main challenge today is MANILA, Philippines – Fil-Am Thia calls for unhindered to gain immediate access to the Megia has just gotten what may be people affected by violence inside access to medical care. one of the biggest compliments ever Libya”, continues Bruno Jochum. Geneva, 12 March 2011 – As given by an “American Idol” judge to a “Despite ongoing intense fighting, our conflict intensifies inside Libya, the contestant. medical teams, which have been international medical humanitarian During the semifinals held deliberately blocked at the Tunisian organisation Médecins Sans March 2 that featured the Top 24 border in Ras Ajdir for weeks now, do Frontières (MSF) is extremely contestants, record producer Randy not see any injured patients concerned with the situation of the Jackson did not hide his astonishment authorized to cross into Tunisia. It is wounded caught in the middle of at the quality of Megia’s voice, which essential that people have the violent clashes, and calls for urgent reminded him of King of Pop Michael possibility to flee combat zones to find unhindered access to medical Jackson. refuge in safe areas inside Libya or assistance, irrespective of any political “It’s been said and it is abroad.” considerations. definitely true that the mark of a great Following medical ethics and For the past three weeks, the singer… is the quality of the tone of international humanitarian law, it is MSF teams based on the Tunisian the voice…. [and] your tone when we crucial that all belligerent parties border and in Benghazi have been first heard you reminded me so much Thia Megia performing 'Out Here On My respect medical facilities, vehicles and providing medical supplies to health of the late great Michael Jackson,” he Own' on 'American Idol.' (Photo from personnel, as it is the only way facilities in Libya and actively working declared. Michael Becker/FOX) Michael Becker/FOX patients will receive the urgent to access areas in the western part of Megia, one of the youngest Lopez marveled at how Megia medical care they need. the country, where violent fighting is hopefuls on the US show, garnered pulled off her performance---starting MSF continues to assist the taking place. rave reviews from Jackson and his co- off a capella, with the piano civilian population through the delivery In several conflict zones, such arbiters Steven Tyler and Jennifer accompaniment entering after a few of medical supplies in Libya. Since the as Zawiyah and Misrata, large Lopez, as well as a standing ovation verses. first MSF team was able to enter numbers of people are cut off from any from the audience for her intimate “It was just so beautiful. It’s eastern Libya on 24 February, twenty- external assistance, while critical performance of the “Fame” song “Out such a quiet moment in the middle of two tons of medical supplies have medical needs and shortages of Here On My Own.” all these very big performances to been distributed in the areas where medicine and materials are reported. “I love it, it’s infectious... It come out there, stand still, sing with the most acute needs have been “We are deeply concerned doesn’t matter what age you are. This no music in the beginning and just identified. Eleven more tons of with the denial of access to medical is what hot singing is about!” Jackson captivate every single person in this medical materials are ready to be care and the plight of patients in public added. room was really, really special,” the delivered where ongoing fighting has health facilities within government- Tyler lauded Megia’s “perfect” pop singer enthused. created supply shortages and needs. controlled areas”, says Bruno pitch, a quality he could not believe a Megia has been making quite for more information Gregory Jochum, director of operations at MSF. 15-year-old could have. an impression on the judges since her Vandendaelen : 1.514.895.0405 As an emergency medical "Sometimes a person's pitch audition last January during which she [email protected] humanitarian organization, MSF can be so perfect it doesn't matter did a cover of Adele’s “Chasing what song they sing. And you just did Pavements.” Montrealers defy frigid the Slaves Rise Up!” an historic that. I can’t believe you’re 15!” the Many predict that Megia will temperatures to slogan adopted by women struggling Aerosmith front man exclaimed. make it to the Top 12, which will be celebrate International for change and equality in different He added that although he, unveiled on March 3 (US time). Some parts of the world at various historic Women’s Day Jackson and Lopez selected “so 10 finalists---five girls and five guys--- junctures. It is a call from brave many people that are so good it’s will be determined through public Montréal, Québec -- On women, oppressed in their own gonna be hard for the American public voting, while the judges will pick two Tuesday, 8th March 2011, Montréalers societies, who have been at the heart to pick,” Megia “[made] it easy for “wild card” contestants. took to the streets to celebrate of their people’s struggles against [me]” because of her performance. International Women’s Day. Despite regimes and tyrants who themselves freezing weather condition, close to were servants to imperialist masters. 400 Montréalers marched along Ste- The slogan was selected because it Catherine street, in the downtown spoke to the inspiring and historic heart of the city. The demo organized revolts sweeping North Africa and the for the tenth year in a row by the 8th Middle East where women are on the March Committee of Women of frontlines, the backbone of resistance. Diverse Origins drew in an array of Different speakers at the start groups, some of whom are members and at the end of the demonstration of the 8th March Committee – PINAY spoke to local and global realities, (the Filipino Womens’ Organization in with a good mix of feminist, left and Québec), the South Asian Women’s radical perspectives, drawing Community Centre, the Immigrant attention to women’s struggles for Workers’ centre, the Iranian Women’s peace and justice all over the world. Association, Proletarian Feminist Those gathered were reminded that Front, and the Movement Against women are still ½ of the world’s Rape and Incest. There were many people who do 2/3 of the world’s women joined by male supporters work, earn 1/10 of the world’s income and allies. The were elders and many and own 1/100 of the world’s youth. The groups represented local property. and international issues – Palestine, Slogans in several languages aboriginal women who have been reverberated along the route of the disappeared, working-class women demonstration: “Mujeres unidas of Montréal, migrant workers from the jamas seran vencidas!” “So-so-so Philippines and Latin America, solidarité avec les femmes du monde violence against women, students entier”, and "Save the planet, Smash and workers. the System, Put an end to the demo, standing to hear the closing their families, communities and Catching many eyes along imperialism!" 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Kris Aquino Bong Revilla It seems like TV host Kris Aquino Revilla siblings unveil monument for has truly changed in that she no longer Revilla Sr. wants to stir any more controversy by If Kris was adamant in not talking commenting on the rumored romance about her ex-husband’s new romance, between her ex-husband James Yap the Revillas, Sen. Bong Revilla and and model-actress Isabel Oli. Cong. Lani Mercado, are proud to talk In a rare display of controlled about the recent monumental birthday emotion, Kris refused to react on celebration for the Revilla patriarch, James’ love life except to say he’s free former Sen. Ramon Revilla, Sr. to do as he pleases because “he has As the family’s gift to the elder his freedom already, although not [yet] Revilla, they unveiled a monument legally.” made by a National Artist Eduardo Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto “Wala pa naman ‘yung papeles Castrillo in honor of the actor- Luis Manzano clarified The two, together with a 17- naming dalawa. Tutal hindi na naman politician. kami sa isang bubong nagsasama at “Ang monument na ito ay gawa ni speculations that his mother, year-old boy, were heading to kung gusto na niyang umibig muli, by Mr. Ed Castrillo. Siya ‘yung napili Batangas Governor Vilma Santos- Cuenca, Batangas aboard a Toyota all means. Kasi ano, eh, I believe namin na gumawa nito dahil unang- Recto, was the target of a car Land Cruiser when three masked talaga everybody deserves a chance una sa lahat, National Artist siya. ambush that killed her executive men on a motorcycle fired at them at happiness,” she said on “Showbiz Pangalawa, taga-rito siya sa Cavite,” assistant and his driver last March along Barangay Banay-Banay at News Ngayon,” March 9. Cong. Mercado said. 12. around 6:30 a.m. Sunday, reported Even when pressed to say her Coinciding with the unveiling of The TV host-actor told “The ABS-CBN News. piece, the TV host still refused to do the monument is the opening of a Buzz” on March 13 that he had The vehicle, according to so. coffee shop and mini gallery called spoken with his mother about the witnesses, then lost control and “Wala akong comment sa buhay Memo-Revilla, also in honor of the incident. smashed into a watermelon stall. niya. Ang pinoproblema ko lang buhay senior Revilla. ko at buhay ng mga anak ko. Bong shared how they came “Tinawagan ko ‘yung mommy The boy reportedly survived the Kailangang maging happy ako at about putting up a gallery for their ko… habang ongoing ang ‘E-Live.’ grim incident but Guce and Reyes ‘yung mga kids ko. Kung happy kami, father. Tinanong ko [siya], ‘Nangyari ba did not even when reportedly eh, 'di okay na ‘yon.” “Ito ‘yung pinag-usapan naming na ikaw ‘yung target na may rushed to the Mary Mediatrix Not even serious prodding could magkakapatid dahil, siyempre, ano pa nadamay lang?' Sabi niya hindi Hospital by bystanders. make Kris talk about it. ba ang ireregalo [namin] sa aming talaga. Sabi niya, ‘Ako pauwi. Santos-Recto was “shocked” at “Ayoko... ayoko. Mag-aaway na ama? Nasa kanya na lahat. Ito ‘yung Completely iba ang pupuntahan what happened to her executive naman kami,” she insisted, adding, isang bagay na hindi niya nila.’ So, I guess iba ‘yong rason assistant. “nag-promise ako sa kanya na ano, makakalimutan. Para maibigay... kung bakit nangyari ‘yon. I don’t “He’s a good man at wala sa-shut up ako para peace, love, kumbaga, habang nabubuhay siya. think may kinalaman sa mommy akong alam na dahilan para siya harmony. Ayun ha, James, hindi ako Alam mo lahat naman ng nag-comment, ha. Be happy.” tao,siyempre, may hangganan. Alam ko,” Manzano related. patayin,” she told ABS-CBN News. niya nandiyan na ‘yung memories niya Text messages and online While Manzano thinks the na hindi mawawala,” he said. a posts circulated earlier alleging motive behind the ambush was that Santos-Recto was victimized likely "personal,” the Batangas in the ambush. Luis dispelled the governor is clueless if the incident rumor on “E-Live” Saturday. involved work. “I just want to clarify na hindi po “I have no idea kung may totoo na ina-ambush ang mommy nasasagasaan siya sa trabaho ko. Ang unfortunate incident po ay niya, and knowing him, he’s not the nangyari po sa kanyang executive type na nakikialam sa interes ng assistant,” he said. ibang tao,” she said. Manzano reiterated in his The Batangas police, headed interview with “The Buzz” that the by Senior Superintendent Albert actress-politician is “a-okay.” He Supapo, has launched a special also wished that “justice be task force to investigate the served” for the victims of the incident upon Santos-Recto's ambush namely Cesar Guce, orders. Santos-Recto’s executive assistant “Hindi ko sila pababayaan, and the supervising administration gagawin ko ang lahat para mahuli officer in Batangas’ budget office, ang mga gumawa sa kanila ng and his driver Randy Reyes. bagay na ito,” said the governor. a

www.filipinostar.org March 2011 The North American Filipino Star 17 Kim Chiu graduates from high Charice resumes taping for school 'Glee' congratulations po sa ating lahat,” she said in a clip aired on “Showbiz News Ngayon,” March 10. She related how her grandmother wished for her to finish school even while she’s in show business. “Ang sarap ng pakiramdam. Ayan na siya. Parang ang saya niya. Ang tagal ko nang gustong maka- graduate. Ito talaga ‘yung pinangarap ng lola ko sa akin bago ako pumasok ng showbiz, sana matapos ako kahit high school man lang,” she said. Earning a high school diploma entailed a lot of hard work and sacrifices for Chiu. “‘Pag dinner break nag-aaral na lang or after kong basahin ‘yung buong script nagbabasa na lang ako ng mga lessons ko.” Charice on the set of 'Glee' with fellow cast members Lea Michele and Darren Chiu wanted to prove something Criss. (Photos courtesy of Lea Michele's and Charice's Twitter accounts) Kim Chiu to herself, that “hindi biro ‘yung showbiz to education. Parang ang It can finally be said that Sunshine that it was reported on Friday by Young star and alternative Corazon will definitely be back soon on ew.com that Charice will be making her learning student Kim Chiu has baba ng tingin sa akin ng mga tao. Parang easy money, ang dali so hindi US musical TV series “Glee.” comeback on this episode but this, as realized one of her dreams by “Look who's back!! it turned out, was just a false alarm. na sila nag-aral. Sabi nila parang ang graduating from high school recently. @officialcharice!!! So happy!!!,” Prior, the pop star was also bobo-bobo or walang pinag-aralan, She was teary-eyed when she actress Lea Michele posted via Twitter rumored to return to “Glee” via the ganyan. Pero ako, gusto ko ipakita na gave her commencement exercise on the morning of March 9, Manila Superbowl episode on Feb. 6, but that nag-aaral din naman kami. May mga speech. “Lagi nating tatandaan na time, along with a photo of her and her proved to be untrue as well. pangarap din naman kami na ang kahalagahan ng buhay ay hindi “rival” Charice on the set of “Glee.” Charice as Pinoy exchange lang natin mararating sa ating sarili. makapagtapos.” Michele plays New Directions' resident student Sunshine Corazon first Libre hong mangarap... pinangarap Chiu intends to pursue a business diva Rachel Berry on the show. appeared on the second season pilot kong makapagtapos ng pag-aaral at course in college. a Moments later, Charice retweeted episode of “Glee” in October last year. ito, natapos ko na kaya Michele’s post and added, “You're so Her recurring character originally sweet. <3” auditioned for a spot in New Directions, The international singing sensation McKinley High's glee club, but jumped Lovi wants to move on from then followed up these tweets by ship to rival Vocal Adrenaline by the putting up a picture of her with fellow end of the episode after Berry 'stressing' chapter cast member, Fil-Am Darren Criss. intimidated her. She has not been seen “Filipino power!!!! Blaine Anderson since. In a report by abs-cbnnews.com, and Sunshine Corazon!!!!” she Meanwhile, Charice’s comeback Lovi said, “Now it’s time to move forward gushed. Criss plays Anderson, episode is yet to be announced as of and be positive. Embrace the things that I have right now. Be positive. I don’t want member of New Directions rival choir this writing. The singer is slated to to dwell on the bad things.” Warblers and love interest of Chris appear in five more episodes towards Singson pleaded guilty to drug Colfer's Kurt Hummel character on the the end of the current season, as trafficking prior to his verdict. Lovi, who show. mentioned in an interview by ABS-CBN was with Singson when the verdict was These on-set photos and updates with "Glee" creator Ryan Murphy aired read, was saddened by the turn out of surfaced on the same day as the "Sexy" in January. a events. A statement passed by Lovi’s episode of “Glee” aired locally. Recall manager Leo Dominguez to Bulletin Entertainment stated that Lovi flew to Lea touched by her husband’s Hong Kong weeks back to give support to Singson. B-day surprise party The young actress, who is the daughter of the late Fernando Poe Jr., Lea was so touched by her wants to focus on work for the meantime husband’s effort to make her 40th and will not “use” her heart for a while. birthday so special. Her friends, mostly “I’ll just be working a lot,” she from theater, were gathered at the stressed. Palms Country Club in Alabang for the However, one thing Lovi can’t surprise party. promise is keeping her relationship with Her brother Gerard was a co- Singson. conspirator. He told Lea he was not “I can’t say anything. I just wanna go available for her birthday dinner on on with the flow, do my job and make Feb. 22 that’s why they had to have sure that I won’t step on other people.” dinner that night. The unsuspecting Lea Lovi dismissed reports that the said yes and got a pleasant surprise Singsons are against her. She pointed seeing her friends, old and new, out that accusations are not true. She converging for her special occasion. will keep silent out of respect for the Lovi Poe Name-droppables at the party were Singsons. Aga Muhlach, Charlene Gonzales, Young actress Lovi Poe has decided “I don’t want to talk about it anymore Freddie Santos, Bobby Garcia, Menchu to move on from a “stressful” chapter in because there are a lot of people Yulo, Chari Arespacochaga, Richard her life involving her rumored boyfriend involved. I don’t want to drag them into Lea Salonga Poon, Calvin Millado, among many former Ilocos Sur Representative Ronald this... Hindi sila showbiz na tao. Respeto others. Singson. When Lea Salonga got the surprise ko na lang ‘yon na hindi sila pag-usapan The golf set will help her master the Singson has resigned from office a of her life a day before she turned 40 in public,” Lovi said. sport that her husband loves so much after being sentenced by a Hong Kong last Feb. 21, she was gifted a complete court to an 18-month prison term for beginner’s golf set from her husband and she can’t wait to get started. a possession of illegal drugs. Rob Chien. www.filipinostar.org 18 The North American Filipino Star March 2011 Youtube sensation Maria Aragon Dawn Zulueta hits critics of duets with Lady Gaga in Toronto Sharon billboard performed to a roaring, cheering crowd. Gaga, who called Aragon “Lady Maria from Winnipeg,” was in tears after the young performer left the stage. “Lady Maria really belted it out,” CBC reporter Sheila North Wilson said from the concert. “The crowd loves her.” Maria Aragon says it was “so great” to sit at the piano with Lady Gaga. She says Gaga’s Toronto fans made her feel welcome onstage. After the duet, Maria thanked her family and friends for their support before heading offstage. “I’m just really grateful to all of you.” The young singer popped out Lady Gaga with Maria Aragon Dawn Zulueta again during the encore, joining Gaga Lady Gaga calls Fil-Am YouTube for a final dance. At a news Megastar Sharon Cuneta has ngayon happy na 'ko because I'm found an ally in veteran actress Dawn finally home," she added. sensation Maria Aragon ‘Lady Maria’ conference after the show, Aragon Zulueta. Zulueta will play Magda, mother of during the hitmaker's sold-out Toronto said the dance was spontaneous and Zulueta lambasted those who lead character Olivia Pereira in the show. (Photo from Twitter) hadn’t been rehearsed. have been criticizing the controversial remake of "Mula Sa Puso." TORONTO, Canada--Ten-year-old “She got me all pumped up and Marie France billboard of her co- When asked what made her singing sensation Maria Aragon of she made me so comfortable, so I just endorser, Cuneta. accept the role, Zulueta replied: "It's Winnipeg performed with her idol, started dancing,” Maria said. “It was Speaking to ABS-CBN News, the not hard naman to convince me outrageous chart-topping singer Lady for the crowd.” Gaga, during a sold-out concert in comebacking Kapamilya star because I like working with ABS-CBN The self-taught musician said she defended the megastar. and then of course, the project is also Toronto on Thursday night (Friday, was comfortable onstage, but the "Let's just wait and see because March 4, Manila time). whole experience was a bit Sharon is really starting to lose weight The grade-school student, who overwhelming. and she already has. Abangan lang caught Gaga’s attention after posting “Lady Gaga is really big and she’s nila gaya rin naman ng sa billboard ko, a cover of “Born This Way” online, so amazing,” the Winnipegger told there was a before-after and then sang the American pop star’s hit reporters after the show. “Being second after, so 'di pa yan tapos" she single with her about an hour into the supported how she was supported up said. show at the Air Canada Centre. there made me feel really great.” "Well, you know, it's expected din Maria strode out dressed in shiny Maria’s catapult to fame began siguro. How nice it is naman to have black pants, a pink shirt and a white last month after she posted to the Megastar in our family. I think it's a hat. YouTube a simple video of herself good thing that Marie France was able Sharon Cuneta “I’m really excited that Maria is singing and playing keyboard to to get Ate Shawie,so siguro 'yong mga here today, because Maria represents “Born This Way.” nangi-intriga, wala lang silang wonderful. It's been a hit for the last 11 what this song is all about,” Gaga Gaga herself viewed the video magawa," she added. years when it was last shown." said. and shared it with her millions of Showbiz comeback "And now they're doing it a little “It’s all about the next generation Twitter followers, noting: “Can’t stop Meanwhile, Zulueta said she is better, mas i-enhance daw ‘yong and the future, and no more crying watching this. This is why I thrilled to be back on ABS-CBN 2 crucial characters ng storya and then divisiveness.” make music. She is the future.” a years after she gave birth to son of course aside from that siyempre it's The 10-year-old sat on her idol’s Jacobo. really wonderful to be a Kapamilya lap at the piano and the pair "The movie I'm doing is also with naman talaga so I love being back," Star Cinema and now that I'm back on she ended. television, it's for teleserye here with Aside from this, the alluring Young actress Kahtryn Bernardo the Kapamilya station, ABS-CBN, and I actress is also part of Star Cinema's feel thrilled because I couldn't do it upcoming film, "Catch Me... I'm In eager to comfort crying fan after with any better station," she said. Love" starring Sarah Geronimo and death of her TV character "Matagal-tagal akong nawala, pero Gerald Anderson. a So "touched" that the young fan make believe. based in Chicago--and together with took to heart the seeming “passing” “Stop crying baby....Mara is alive, her co-star Julia Montes. of her character in the hit TV series “ said one. "Gusto ko talaga siyang ma-meet “Mara Clara,” Bernardo wishes to “Naiyak naman ako sa kapatid kasi dahil nakita ko kung gaano assure her that she is very much alive mo.. naawa ako sa kanya,” said napamahal sa kanya si Mara so sana and well. another. ma-meet namin [she and Montes] "Sobrang na-touch po ako sa The video was apparently siya," said she in a separate interview bata," said she in an interview with uploaded on the popular video with abscbnnews.com. PEP. "Hindi ko ine-expect na sharing site by the fan’s sister. It "Tatanungin ko kung okay na magiging ganoon ang response niya became an instant hit with over siya, feeling ko mabait siya. Bata, so sa ‘Mara Clara.’ Kaya lang, medyo 954,103 hits as of this writing. casual lang namin siyang kakausapin naawa rin po ako sa kanya kasi To assuage the fan, Bernardo has para hindi din siya mailang," she talagang nagwawala po siya. Parang since uploaded a video on the same added. siya talaga yung namatayan.” site dubbed, “Pam, this is for you.” Bernardo plays the character of And how. The fit of bawling that Explaining her action, Bernardo said, Mara in the ABS-CBN remake of the Kathryn Bernardo the fan—simply identified as “Pam”-- "Gusto ko pong ma-comfort siya dahil series “Mara Clara.” Her character displayed via a video posted on baka hanggang ngayon, depressed was made to appear to have died in Actress Kathryn Bernardo is keen YouTube was too much to bear for pa rin siya." the March 3 episode of the show. a to soothe a fan who cried over her some that they actually went out of More, Bernardo plans to meet up "death" on national TV recently. their way to asure her that it was just with the fan via Skype—the fan is www.filipinostar.org March 2011 The North American Filipino Star 19 next year. lifetime chance na makasama ko ang Cesar Montano's son ventures Reports said she will do a movie dalawang magaling kumanta. Tuturuan alongside "showbiz sisters" Megastar ko silang bumelt, bobongga kami ng into showbiz Sharon Cuneta and Pop Star Princess tili," she said. Both Diego's parents are actors Sarah Geronimo. Meanwhile, Santos, a contract star (and Teresa’s sister Bing Loyzaga is "Hindi ko alam, naririnig ko lang of ABS-CBN, also denied talk that she also in showbiz) but he says joining pero di ako sure kung matutuloy. Ako is moving to a rival network. a show business was his choice. hoping na matuloy ‘yon kasi once in a “I enjoy acting po. At school, we have theater po, I really enjoy being part of it. That’s one of the reasons, Mariel, Robin's Catholic wedding besides my parents po, that I want to try if I am capable of being what they set in June have achieved,” Push quoted him as Rodriguez and Padilla initially planned saying. to tie the knot on February 14, but Diego got his father’s nod by decided to move it to a later date to promising him that his studies will give way to their upcoming movie. remain top priority. "Hindi umabot noong galing sa India. In apparent assurance that he will Ito naman pong dapat Valentine's Day, keep his word, Diego said his showbiz kami ay nabigla sa play date namin workload is “organized.” kaya po hindi namin nabigyan ng sapat “They’ll be scheduling times when I na atensyon 'yon," Padilla said. Diego Loyzaga can work and not work because of my Meantime, the veteran action star Diego Loyzaga, the son of Kapuso school, so it’s very timed and organized assured that they will not keep their talent Cesar Montano, has opted to po,” said he. upcoming Catholic wedding a secret. bloom on the other side of the fence by For his first project with ABS-CBN, Mariel Rodriguez & Robin Padilla "Sa pagkakataong ito, ayaw na namin signing a three-year exclusive contract na kami lang ang nakakaalam kasi Diego is cast in the primetime series Celebrity couple Mariel Rodriguez with ABS-CBN. He will be managed by ayaw na naming may magtampo. “Mara Clara,” where he will teamed up and Robin Padilla will have their second Coco Martin's manager, Biboy a Gusto namin sa pagkakataong ito, with Julia Montes, who plays Clara. wedding in June of this year. Arboleda. ‘yong kasal namin sa simbahan ay In a press conference for "Tum, My lahat kayo ay nandoon," he added. Pledge of Love" on Saturday, the 2 When pressed for other wedding stars, who had a secret wedding in Judy Ann Santos says she's now details, however, Padilla said: "Meron India, announced that Rodriguez will be na kaming [venue ng wedding pero] a “June bride.” on a diet sorpresa ko sa kanya 'yon, huwag na "Gusto ko maging June bride siya," muna." a said Padilla. Thia Megia fails to impress American Idol judges

After giving birth, actress Judy Ann first endorsement as a mother, Santos is taking on a new challenge – "Lactum." losing weight. She added: "Kung mataba ako at Santos, wife of actor-host Ryan mataba din ang nagsabi sa akin na Agoncillo, gained weight while mataba ako, ang tanong ko na lang, pregnant with their first child, Juan 'Nabuntis ka na ba para sabihing “Lucho” Luis. mataba ako?'" she said. Santos said she is already on a Showbiz comeback diet and has started jogging and gym The actress said she's enjoying March 17, 2001 works. married life. She also had a blast Following her strong "Lucho is now 5 months old. I during her long break from show performances in the past week, started going back to gym when Lucho business. Filipino-American Thia Megia, the 15- turned 3 months. On the 3rd month, "I promise myself nai-e-enjoy ko year-old “American Idol (AI)” finalist, doon pa lang ako nagtatakbo ng naman itong nangyayari sa aking ito. on Wednesday night (US time) failed paunti-unti para hindi mabinat, naggi- Ilang years nag-trabaho naman ako so to impress the judges of the talent gym, nagda-diet pero unti-unti," she ito lang talaga ang first time na competition. said. nagpahinga ako ng ganitong kahaba, According to an Associated Press She said she is doing it “to be parang kulang pa nga," she said. report, Megia received not so flattering comfortable with myself” and regain After her 10-month leave, Santos is remarks from judges Randy Jackson, her confidence. now preparing for her upcoming show Jennifer Lopez and Steve Tyler after "I just really want to feel good….. on ABS-CBN, "Junior Master Chef.” her rendition of Vanessa Williams’ You want to dress up the way you used "Mag-start kami ng audition sa “Colors of the Wind.” to be. Kasi ngayon very limited and March 31 for the first 100 kids, then The finalists sang tunes from the clothes na susuutin mo kasi marami down to 50 then to 20. Excited ako kasi year they were born. kang itinatago. Since malaki pa ang ang daming batang magagaling na Jackson, for one, said it felt like he tiyan ko akala nila buntis pa din ako. nag-au-audition," she said. was at “some pageant somewhere” So medyo nakaka-hurt ng slight ‘yong The actress admitted that she's after watching her performance, the failed to wow the 3 judges. 'buntis ka na naman.' Hindi po, also excited to do acting projects. report added. One of the 12 remaining AI finalists sadyang may fats lang ako,” she told Santos said she might do a film before The report said finalists Haley will be eliminated on Thursday a reporters during the launching of her the year ends and a television series Reinhart and Karen Rodriguez also www.filipinostar.org 20 The North American Filipino Star March 2011 Showbiz Gossip Continued from p.19 Bea is the new face of Lactacyd Christian Bautista bumps into it’s not Lactacyd, a product as wholesome as her image. Bruno Mars inside LV store Despite the effort of her detractors to besmirch that image, Bea remains international star’s bodyguards unperturbed, confident as she is that stepped between them. what she owes the public is a good “”No,’ sabing ganun nung performance whether on the small bodyguard,” Bautista recounted, screen or the big screen. laughing. “Naintindihan ko naman. She drinks, so what? Everybody Busy yung tao sa pag-sha-shopping.” does — social drinking, you know. Bautista visited several European “Pero hindi naman ako countries including Norway, Vienna, nagpapakalasing,” said Bea good- Italy and France in the span of 11 humoredly, shrugging off the “blind days. Though he was there for a items.” concert tour with Erik Santos, he made A product carefully studied by time to visit some of the tourist spots Sanofi-Aventis, Lactacyd has active including the Eiffel Tower. ingredients that promote all-day He also mingled with his OFW fans Bea Alonzo freshness and cleanliness in a in those places; spending more time That’s what John Lloyd Cruz woman’s most intimate area. with them than usual knowing that they reminds everybody in a pain-reliever “Just what I need,” said Bea, only see Pinoy celebrities once in a commercial. “considering the hectic schedule that I blue moon. Christian Bautista outside the Louis As the new face of Lactacyd, keep every day.” “Kaya naman napaka-warm ng Vuitton store in Paris where he met which has been the feminine-wash So, kung hindi alagang expert, pagtanggap nila sa amin. Nililibre pa a Bruno Mars (photo by Carlo Orosa from expert these past 20 years, Bea Alonzo repeated Bea, “di bale na lang!” nga nila kami,” the singer recalled. Christian’s Facebook fan page) (photo) is saying, “Di bale na lang!” if Bautista plans to return to Europe Fresh from winning Favorite as he was impressed with the unique Remake and Favorite Mellow Video in character of its cities. On his tick list for Baby James celebrates 4th bday the 2011 Myx Music Awards, Christian next time are stops in Greece, Spain Bautista talked about his travels in and Germany. with orphans Europe---including bumping into “And when I return to Paris, sana Bruno Mars in Paris on March 4. with a girlfriend na,” he said. “Bumibili ako ng belt sa Louis Those countries (and that girl, Vuitton store when I saw him trying out whoever she is) will have to wait. In the some clothes. So, I approached him coming weeks, Bautista will be busy and said, ‘’’Are You Bruno Mars!’ Sabi promoting his first international movie, niya, ‘Yes, it’s me.’ Sabi ko, ‘ I’m “Jayden’s Choir.” He said the movie Filipino and I know you’re going to the will be shown in Indonesia and the Philippines soon. Can I have a picture Philppines, and maybe in Malaysia with you?’” Bautista said. and Singapore, too. Aside from his Though the singer behind the hit acting, fans can look forward to songs “Grenade” and “Just The Way hearing the movie theme song which You Are” acknowledged the greeting, he sang, titled “I’m Already King.” a Bautista was barred from realizing the photo opportunity because the 'Eat Bulaga' stays with the Kapuso network Kris Aquino with son “Bimby” This coming April 19, the only son of Kris Aquino and James Yap Aside from the Disney Cruise, will be celebrating his 4th birthday. another gift of the TV host for Bimby And as an early celebration, Kris is a good relationship with her made sure that her son won’t be the estranged husband. only one who will enjoy the special According to Kris, she and Yap event. are maintaining a good friendship for On Thursday, both Kris and son, the sake of their only child together. fondly called "Bimby," went to Bahay She also disclosed that they ni Maria orphanage to share their have already settled all their financial blessings with other children. issues as a couple. Spending time with and giving “Lahat ng aspetong pinansyal gifts to the lesser fortunate were also tapos na talaga. Na-settle namin part of how Kris celebrated her 40th nang maayos, amicable, fair,” she birthday last month. explained. That’s what John Lloyd Cruz “Eat stay with us.” Meanwhile, the Queen of All Bulaga” will bring cheers to noontime He added, “Alam kong maraming Disney Cruise Media evaded the question when viewers still via GMA-7. may gusto diyan. Parang magandang she was asked about Isabel Oli’s TAPE Inc. President Tony Tuviera babae ‘yan, eh.” Kris revealed that this will be denial as the rumored girlfriend of and Executive Vice President Malou Mr. Duavit said there exists Bimby’s only party because next Yap. Choa-Fagar, two of the big bosses of respect between the network and the month, they will all be leaving for a “Kung ayaw nila umamin -- kung the show, recently renewed their show, which is why “nakapagtaba cruise as her gift to her son. may aaminin man sila -- it’s up to contract with GMA-7, In a report by siyempre ng puso lalo na well... ang “May Disney Cruise, that was my them. Ayaw ko makialam sa kanila "24 Oras" on March 15, Atty. Gozon tibay ng samahan, ‘yung respeto sa expressed amazement at the longevity isa’t isa, ang kahalagahan sa isa’t isa. promise to them," the celebrity mom para he will be nice to me,” she said. the noontime show enjoys. “Ang 'Eat Mahirap isipin na ang Kapuso na hindi and presidential sister said. As for her part, Aquino said the Bulaga' ay hindi lang isang institusyon. kasama ang Kapusong Bulaga.” "Ten nights ang cruise, all- process of their annulment is still Bihira ang variety show na tumatagal Tuviera likened the renewal of Disney. Family lang talaga ito,” she pending, thus she is not yet ready to ng alam kong ganyan kaya’t tayo’y contract to “renewal lang ito ng added. love again. a talagang nagagalak na they chose to marriage vows.” a In good terms with ex www.filipinostar.org March 2011 The North American Filipino Star 21

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They were laid they had 90 days to restore their work temporary foreign workers and fills out 10/02/2011 8:46 AM off from jobs in Alberta and said they were permits but were ineligible for benefits their end of the paperwork. By: Carol Sanders told by their new employer in Manitoba from the Employment Insurance to which "These people were trying to deal Three Canada border services he'd take care of the labour market they'd contributed. They found jobs in with the system as best they could," Matas agents who got the so-called Three opinion and other documents needed to Thompson. said of the three Filipino men. "It shouldn't Amigos busted in Thompson last summer restore their work permits. Meanwhile, The Three Amigos, like many have happened this way." The border will have some explaining to do when they Canada Border Services Agency low-skilled temporary foreign workers, services agents should have said "stop" appear in court next month. investigators declared they'd been were caught in a jam, Matas said at press and told them the proper procedures to An Immigration and Refugee watching them work in March and April. conference after court. follow, not lain in wait for them, he said. Board adjudicator on Wednesday granted They didn't counsel them on what was "What we're seeing now is the He's hoping the Filipino men human rights lawyer David Matas's motion legally required of them. Their 90 days' problem of abuse of migrant workers," he receive temporary residence permits that to question investigators in the case. The grace expired in May, and the Filipino said. 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The three men's status remains in limbo their airfare home at the end of their down to two meals a day, and they can't "If my clients had known what to and they can't work to support their contract but the workers are laid off and afford to buy the youngest one milk. do, they would've done it," said Matas, families in the Philippines or themselves. the cost is passed along to the next Instead, they rely on water. who is representing the three Filipino They're getting financial help and moral employer. "It creates a termination At one point, he felt like giving workers through Legal Aid Manitoba. "It's support from friends, church groups and incentive." up and returning to the Philippines but, a form of entrapment," he said after the Filipino labour organizations like Matas said workers can restore with extremely high unemployment there, admissibility hearing. Damayan Manitoba and Migrante Canada. their status within 90 days of losing a job he wants to stay and work in Canada. 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We are not tweets she posted Friday afternoon. just our jobs. It may be part of who we “woaaaa!! big earthquake in are but it does not---should not--- tokyo!!! still moving here... starting to define us.” hear sirens outside... :/ we are fine She has this advice for celebrities here though....” who can’t help but respond to such “we just had a big earthquake!! attacks: Don’t be personal nor 7.0 !! my building is still shaking !” judgmental in addressing your hater. “we are still shaking. We`ve been “Don’t be rude to them [haters] advised to remain in our building but just correct them,” she quipped. Marié Digby however. We are safe. praying for Rhian doesn’t have a Facebook A worried Sam Milby immediately everyone in Japan #prayforjapan” account but she utilizes a different called up international singer Marié Arriving in Manila Monday platform apart from Twitter and that is Digby upon learning that a magnitude morning, the 27-year old singer is in Skype. 8.9 earthquake struck Japan on March the country for a project. According to “I have friends from far away 11. her, Milby was one of the people of places kasi and syempre, masyado “All my friends are reaching out to convinced her to do a project here. namang magastos kapag lagi kang me because all of the cellphone lines After her job here is done, Digby Rhian Ramos mag-overseas sa kanila,” she said. were down and no one could get in Other things she uses the Internet touch with us. Sam is one of the In the time of Twitter and for is to research on fashion, her roles, people who reached out and made Facebook wars and other Internet and countries she wants to visit; and to sure that I was okay and my family was scandals, Rhian Ramos has kept her download videos. all right,” Digby related in an exclusive hands clean by sticking to certain Dos On reading about places, she interview by ABS-CBN News on March and Don’ts whenever she’s online. explains that she has made it her 14. She told Bulletin Entertainment mission to visit a new city every year. Recall that Milby admitted last year and other members of the press So far, Rhian has gone to USA, that he and Digby used to date, but during her relaunch as PLDT MyDSL Singapore, China, Europe, Korea, decided to remain good friends endorser that she only tweets about among others. because of distance. He’s based in things she is comfortable sharing “I collect mugs from every city I Manila, while she shuttles back and publicly. Sam Milby visit,” said she, who recently did a forth from Los Angeles to Tokyo. “If I want to send a private shoot for PLDT MyDSL with her good Apparently, Digby was in Tokyo intends to focus on coming up with message, I use the email,” she said. friend George Schulze. that time. The former Youtube ways to help her countrymen. The actress uses her social The actress summed up the sensation revealed that she and her “I'm really coming to the networking accounts to keep her importance the Internet has become to mother were inside an elevator when Philippines with a heavy heart because followers updated on goings-on in her practically everyone. the ground started shaking. my heart is still back in Japan for the everyday life, to share with them her “Nowadays, people have become “We were lucky to be in a secure people who lost their homes, their random thoughts, and to answer their so reliant on the Internet that they can’t building but many people weren't and lives, their friends and families. questions. move without it. They have to check they ended up dying either in the “So it's my goal, as soon as She rarely responds to bashers--- everything online before they make earthquake or as a result of the everything settles, to figure out how I not that she has a lot. “Halos wala any decisions.” a tsunami,” Digby continued. can give back to my community and [akong haters],” she said. “Merong Asked how she felt then, the how I can help all the people who were isa, dalawang ‘hate’ accounts na isa American-Irish-Japanese singer said, part of the destruction,” said she. a lang din ang follower, dalawa lang, ganun.” Pacman rebukes alleged fake Pacmom on Twitter

getting a good workout--online, that gumamit ng iba kasi parang wala kisa sa tweter.” is. tayong tiwala sa sarili natin plastic The user even calls Pacquiao After admonishing a fellow kong tawagin nagtatago sa ibang "anak," and advised him on how to Twitter user who criticized his anyo ty.” deal with online critics citing him for English a few days prior, Pacman Seemingly realizing that he his English grammar. has taken on another adversary-- might have been too harsh with his “Wag mo na pansinin mga this time, a Twitter user whom he words, Pacquiao explained his nigatib kumint anak. Depressed sed alleged is pretending to be his stand after a bit. kanina sa misa sa simbahan, ‘we mother. “Pasensya na kaya lng ayw ko mas olweys be hambol.'“ Using his official Twitter account ksi ng taong hndi totoo sa sarili ksi When the Pacman announced @CongMP, Pacquiao admonished ako kong ano man ako, ako to that he has finally learned how to the person who goes by the account totoong tao ako hndi ako marunong block off critics, @OfacialDionisia name @ OfacialDionisia. mag pangap.” managed to sneak in a rejoinder, "Sorry but Mommy D don't have The Twitter user is seemingly “Manny anak, uki lang na blak mo twitter account so please stop unperturbed, however, tweeting the mga walang mudu dito kisa blak eye pretending that you're mommy Saranggani congressman directly in ang maga bigay mo sa kanila. O mahiya naman kayo na gumagamit a manner consistent with the drenk yur Magnulya Melk ferst.” ng iba thank you.” seeming speech characteristic Pacquiao's mother, Dionisia, has Manny Pacquiao The eight-division world given to the boxer's mother. yet to issue a statement about the champion went on to harangue the “Subrang nahihiya ako kay matter. a Only weeks before his fight with user for hiding behind his mother's Manny kasi di ko nasabi na may Shane Mosley, Pinoy prized pugilist name deeming the act, “plastic.” tweter ako. Piro Manny mas Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao is “Kung ako man mahiya akong madaming piki sa totoong buhay

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