Volume XXXIV No. 10 October 2016 www.filipinostar.org Montreal, QC Canada Philippine President Duterte’s ally backtracks on call for ‘separation’ from U.S. Duterte's trade minister Ramon Lopez tried to finesse the word, the latest in damage control efforts surrounding the president. By EMILY RAUHALA The Washington Post country’s global outlook. “(Duterte) has Fri., Oct. 21, 2016 decided to strengthen further and rekindle the ties with China and the That was quick. ASEAN region,” Lopez said, referring to the Association of Southeast Asian On Thursday night in Beijing, President Nations. Rodrigo Duterte called for a military and economic “separation” from the United The spin-doctoring comes less than 24 States. From now on, he told a crowd, hours after Duterte met with Chinese it’s the Philippines, Russia and China President Xi Jinping, agreed to resume “against the world.” bilateral talks on maritime disputes in the South China Sea, then effectively Or not. On Friday, Duterte’s own trade asked the United States for a divorce. minister, Ramon Lopez, sought to “Your honours, in this venue I announce “clarify” the comment. “The president my separation from the United States ... did not talk about separation,” he told both in military and economics also,” CNN Philippines — apparently trying to Duterte said. finesse the word used by Duterte. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte “In terms of economic [ties], we are not interacts with reporters during a news stopping trade, investment with conference upon his arrival from a four- America,” he said. day state visit in China. From now on, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte interacts with reporters during a he said Thursday, it’s the Philippines, But he did not attempt further news conference upon his arrival from a four-day state visit in China. Russia and China “against the world.” interpretation of Duterte’s remarks and From now on, he said Thursday, it’s the Philippines, Russia and China “against the world.” (LEAN DAVAL JR / REUTERS) See Page 4 President Duterte the apparent pro-China shift in the US Presidential polls: Clinton team warns on complacency as Trump camp admits “We’re behind” Hillary Clinton’s increasingly confident presidential candidate Tim Kaine said campaign has warned against data from early voting states suggested complacency, as new poll numbers Clinton was headed toward a “very big suggested Donald Trump may drag and historic win” on 8 November. Republicans into a rout in just over two weeks time. However, Clinton campaign aides insisted they had not discounted the In the final days after their televised risk that Trump could benefit from an debates, the candidates have adopted unpredictable 2016 electorate, starkly different tactics to reach the especially in swing states like Ohio more than 200 million Americans who where polling remains tight. have registered to vote in the election. “These battleground states are called While Trump has doubled down with that for a reason,” her campaign raucous swing state rallies that some manager, Robby Mook, told CNN on have compared to a rock music tour, Sunday. “They are going to be Clinton is spending heavily on TV incredibly close. We don’t want to get advertising and local organising, with ahead of our skis here. We are just as an eye toward states in once safely focused on Ohio, Iowa, Florida as we Republican territory. have ever been.” Hillary Rodham Clinton Donald Trump The strategy could take the candidate Trump advisers acknowledge they are just in the month of September. She points in some of these swing states well past the 270 electoral college facing an uphill battle, but maintain the has a former president, happens to be that Mitt Romney lost to President votes needed to win the White House, country’s anti-establishment mood will her husband, campaigning for her, and Obama,” she said, “is that Donald and marks a turn to helping other work in their favour in the final few she’s seen as the incumbent.” Trump is just going to continue to take Democrats win back control of days. the case directly to the people. Congress. Conway argued that the electoral map, “We are behind,” campaign manager reshaped by Trump, would benefit the “He doesn’t expect to be able to cut Speaking at a rally in Orlando, Florida Kellyanne Conway told NBC. “She has businessman. “Our advantage going in on Sunday night, Democratic vice- some advantages, like $66m in ad buys when we’re behind one, three, four See Page 4 US Presidential Polls October 2016 2 The North American Filipino Star Digong was the Manchurian candidate all along! Do we haEve DgrouInTds fOor cRoncIerAns aLbout the administration of President Duterte? President Rodrigo Duterte has widespread condemnations when he been in office since June 30, 2016 - compared it to the Holocaust under barely four months ago - and he has Hitler. A rough estimate puts the death already uttered many remarks that are toll at about 3,600, including more than both controversial and shocking to most 1,300 suspects killed in gun battles with people. Perhaps, it is his radical style police — an average of 36 killings a day that we are not used to that makes us since he took office on June 30. wonder if the people made the correct The scale of the crackdown has decision of electing him as the 16th been unprecedented, with the police president of the Philippines. launching more than 23,500 raids so far Although he has remained and arresting 22,500 suspected drug popular among the people, it is not clear dealers and addicts. More than 1.6 how much longer will it take before the million houses of drug suspects have people understand the consequences of been visited by police to invite them to his actions, and his seemingly erratic surrender and stop using drugs or behavior on the international stage. disengage from the drug trade. About Who will have faith in his government if 732,000 addicts and dealers have he continues to behave in such a surrendered, apparently for fear of manner that no one can be sure if he is being killed, overwhelming Duterte and Then Mayor Rodrigo Duterte meets with Chinese Consul General Song Ronghua joking or if he is serious about sudden the national police and prompting them (left) and his party during their courtesy call at Marco Polo Hotel during the policy changes? Or are they really to scramble for land and money to build presidential campaign. (Credit: Bing Gonzales) policies or just statements he does not rehabilitation centers.” n Philippine elections, presidential which was sealed with the blood of really mean? These staggering statistics I candidates are labeled according to their Filipino and American soldiers who Many news reports cite the pose a question - are they all declared fought side by side during World II, has increasing number of extra-judicial guilty before proving their innocence? perceived political persuasion or ideological beliefs. However, political endured to this day. Indeed, a Social killings since Duterte came into power Are the leaders of the drug syndicates persuasion doesn’t really matter in Weather Stations (SWS) survey taken which have alarmed other world included in these massive operations? Philippine politics because Filipino recently showed that Filipinos trust leaders. His reaction is typical of his President Duterte has proven politicians change their political America more than China. It’s a character - instead of justifying what he to be a fearless man who speaks his affiliations to suit their personal testament to the strong ties between the is doing, he swears and uses mind without much thought, and makes objectives. There are the “Amboys” two countries. expletives. Consequently, President people believe that he really loves his (American Boys). There are the Obama cancelled his one-to-one country and that he really wants to “balimbings” (political turncoats and It is in this regard that pro-American meeting with him. serve the people. But there are known opportunists). And there are the candidates win in elections. To be There are two opposing views examples of leaders who did not use “Manchurian Candidates” (secretly perceived as anti-American would be a of President Duterte’s administration, such violent methods to establish law aligned with China). “kiss of death.” Take the case of then according to editorial writers - “The and order in a province or municipality. Vice President Jejomar Binay who was adoration of his supporters is matched Secretary of the Department of Interior The Philippines, which is considered accused of being a “Manchurian only by the revulsion of his critics. To and Local Government (DILG) Jesse pro-American in every meaning of the Candidate,” which might have been a them, he is a threat to democracy, a Manalastas Robredo who died in a word, has always been allied with the major factor in his defeat. sexist punk, a man for whom nothing is plane crash was recognized for good U.S., politically, economically, militarily, holy. He is the cold-blooded murderer governance in Naga City where he was and culturally (there are five million Extra-judicial killings whose respect for human rights is a the mayor for 18 years. Filipinos living in the U.S.) since she self-admitted cop-out. He is a symbol, President Duterte’s unorthodox gained independence from Mother duterte-assault-rifle-1Indeed, Duterte not so much of hope, as of despair, the ways of governing the country seem to America in 1946. But “independence” might have been the perfect vote of people so jaded they can no be getting out of hand. Latest reports from America hasn’t really been deeply “Manchurian Candidate.” The fact that longer tell good change from bad.” indicate that the economy is being rooted because of the interdependence he belonged to a minor – hardly heard of In his campaign platform, he affected by his unpredictable behavior. of the two countries on matters of foreign — political party and whose ideological promised to eradicate the drug problem A critic advises: “What the policy, economics, and national defense, beliefs are in the fuzzy shades of gray, in the first 6 months of his presidency Philippines needs today is for Duterte to so much so that the Philippine Duterte marketed himself as a populist but in fulfilling this promise, he has end his outrageous tirades, maintain the government didn’t see the need for a crime-fighter, which the people bought resorted to questionable methods of respect it earned during the Aquino strong navy and air force to defend her hook, line, and sinker. having many thousands of drug pushers Administration, implement policies that sovereignty and territorial integrity. and addicts killed. An analysis of his 100 ooze with common sense, and adopt a Never mind that he had been suspected of allegedly masterminding the extra- days presents the harsh reality of long-term orientation toward achieving With three defense agreements that judicial killings by the notorious “Davao “Duterte’s obsessive focus on his regional peace, stability and exist between the two countries – Mutual Death Squad” or DDS – which was deadly crackdown on illegal drugs, a cooperation. Whether that can be Defense Treaty (MDT), Visiting Forces oftentimes referred to as the “Duterte hallmark of his three-decade political achieved under Duterte remains highly Agreement (VFA), and Enhanced Death Squad.” Never mind that he was career, has single-handedly defined his doubtful.” Defense Cooperation Agreement once sympathetic to – or part of — the early days in the presidency. It has (EDCA) – the Philippines feels safe Evidently, this uncertainty is a New People’s Army (NPA). Never mind become his boon and bane and earned good reason to be concerned. knowing that Uncle Sam would come to her defense against foreign invaders, that he had admittedly killed a convicted notably China. And this airtight fusion, felon for raping and murdering an SUBSCRIPTION Name______

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Australian missionary. On U.S.-Philippine relations, FVR – who Scarborough Shoal? What is he going to was a West Point graduate – said: do when China tows away the old and He skillfully – and cleverly — walked a “Equally discombobulating are the mix of rusty BRP Sierra Madre that has served political tightrope, avoiding slipping to the ‘off-and-on’ statements by P. Digong on as the Philippines’ outpost to protect the right or left, which if he did might have Philippines-U.S. relations, particularly on Ayungin Reef from Chinese reclamation? ended his campaign. He was a Don security and economic matters.” He also What is he going to do when China evicts Quixote riding a motorcycle and carrying criticized Digong for berating U.S. the Filipino settlers on Pag-Asa Island in an assault rifle. And he threatened to ride President Barack Obama, U.N. the Spratly archipelago? What is he a ski jet to the Scarborough Shoal and Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, and going to do when China declares an Air plant the Philippine flag. People could terminating RP-U.S. military exercises. Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) over The new triumvirate hear “Digong, Digong, DigongZ” like “So what gives??” he asked. “Are we the West Philippine Sea? What is he tinnitus ringing in their ears. And they throwing away decades of military going to do when China declares a 200- The new triumvirate: Duterte, Xi, and could hardly wait to see the 100,000 partnership, tactical proficiency, mile exclusive economic zone (EEZ) all Putin. dead bodies that he promised to dump compatible weaponry, predictable around the islands, reefs, and rocks in into the Manila Bay to fatten the fishes. logistics, and soldier-to-soldier the West Philippine Sea? What is he With $13.5 billion in deals to be signed camaraderie just like that?? On P. Du30’s going to do when China declares the between China and the Philippines, Kingmaker say – so???” Recto Bank off limits to Philippine oil and Duterte couldn’t contain his exuberance. gas exploration? And what is he going to He told the audience: “I’ve realigned FVR and Digong. “America has lost!” do when China claims the Benham Rise myself with your ideological flow and as her territory? But if there was one person who is maybe I will also go to Russia to talk to [President Vladimir] Putin and tell him In the final analysis, nobody had any that there are three of us against the inkling that Digong was the “Manchurian world – China, Philippines and Russia. Candidate” all along! And with all the It’s the only way.” Is this the “new hoopla that his pivot to China has triumvirate” that would create a new created, the people have to look back at world orderZ or should I say, disorder? his first 100 days in office – just like what FVR did – and ask themselves: Do we Whatever came to his mind to include his want Digon g to pursue a China-centric Third-World country in the company of China and Russia against the world, foreign policy at the expense of a reminds me of someone who once said, century of building mutual trust between “It’s like shooting a loose cannon. There the U.S. and the Philippines? is lot of noise, but no substance – and worst of all, no voice.” ([email protected]) (Source: [BALITA-USA] GLOBAL Indeed, Digong has been trying very BALITA) hard to amplify his dissatisfaction against the U.S. But the U.S. is not convinced that Digong has the courage to cut loose from Uncle Sam’s protective embrace. What is Digong going to do when the Red Dragon starts reclaiming the FVR and Digong. credited for making Digong run for Duterte and his new patron Xi Jinping. president, it was former president Fidel V. Ramos, or FVR as he’s often called. In a media interview upon his arrival in Buffet While Duterte acknowledged that it was Beijing last October 18, Duterte said, FVR who encouraged him to run, rumor “The only hope of the Philippines has it that on one of his trips to see economically, I’ll be frank with you, is Digong in Davao, FVR brought with him China.” He described his visit as the a huge bag, which he handed to Digong. “defining moment” of his presidency. Apparently, whatever was in the bag, it “Maybe because I’m Chinese,” he said. convinced him to run. As the old adage says, “Put your money where your mouth But what surprised the public was what is,” FVR might have done just that. But of Digong bluntly told Chinese and course, it was just tsismis. Philippine business people at a forum in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on But on a more serious tone, FVR October 20. “In this venue, your honors, criticized Digong in an article he wrote for in this venue, I announce my separation the Manila Bulletin titled, “Du30’s first from the United States,” he said. He 100 days – Team Philippines losing.” He declared that he had realigned with said: “In the overall assessment by this China, saying: “Both in military, not writer, we find our Team Philippines maybe social, but economics also. losing in the first 100 days of Du30’s America has lost!” Nobody could have administration – and losing badly. This is been happier than Chinese Vice Premier a huge disappointment and let-down to Zhang Gaoli who was seated a few feet many of us.” away from Digong at the podium.

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www.filipinostar.owrgww.filipinostar.org 4 October 2016 claims. His slurs span the globe: President Though opinion polls suggest the From Page 1 President Duterte Barack Obama, Pope Francis and the president remains popular at home, his Four months into his tenure, his plans European Union, among others. anti-U.S. rhetoric is at odds with public Lopez’s damage control is the latest in and platform are still in question. Every opinion. The vast majority of Filipinos a string of flip-flops, walk-backs and few days, he makes a comment that And so it is again. State Department hold a positive view of the United backtracks that have come to define could, if pursued, redefine the regional spokesman John Kirby on Thursday States; many are skeptical of China. Duterte’s tenure, leaving Filipino and order. The next day, one of his said Duterte’s remarks declaring a On Friday, the Philippines’ former foreign observers unsure where ministers or spokesmen is forced to separation from the United States are foreign secretary, Albert del Rosario, rhetoric ends and real policy moves walk the comment back. “inexplicably at odds with the very denounced Duterte’s latest move as begin. close relationship” between the two “unwise and incomprehensible.” When Duterte threatened to end countries. Duterte, a longtime mayor, swept to annual military exercises with the “What is unfolding before us must be power in June , promising “war” on United States, his foreign minister, “We are going to be seeking an considered a national tragedy which drug users and criminals. During his Perfecto Yasay, was caught by explanation of exactly what the does not need to happen,” he said in a campaign he talked about shelving surprise. When the president called for president meant when he talked about statement. maritime quarrels if China built a the withdrawal of U.S. Special Forces separation from us,” he said. “It’s not railway on his home island, then vowed from the southern island of Mindanao, clear to us exactly what that means “It is our earnest hope that this most to ride a Jet Ski to a contested shoal in he did not bother to tell the U.S. and all its ramifications.” unfortunate declaration will be the South China Sea to plant the Embassy. corrected.” Philippine flag in a rebuke of China’s Many Filipinos are also perplexed.

can find a way to win. Karl Rove, who her do more of what she did [in From Page 1 US Presidential Polls masterminded George W Bush’s Pennsylvania] in terms of trying to raise Fallon said such leaders “should be narrow election victories over Al Gore the stakes of the down-ballot races,” held accountable in two and a half through the noise and the way we’re and John Kerry, was sceptical on Brian Fallon, a spokesman for Clinton’s weeks, for having played a role in treated by some, so he’s taking the Sunday that there was enough time campaign, told the Guardian after the Trump’s rise and for standing by him case. He’s going to visit all of these left. secretary spent a day supporting the even after he’s gone around and swing states many times and we feel state’s Democratic Senate candidate, offended people and shown himself to that with Hillary Clinton under 50% in “I don’t see it happening,” he told Fox Kate McGinty. be completely temperamentally unfit”. some of these places, even though she News. “Maybe it could, but I doubt, in has run a very traditional and the just over two weeks we’ve got left Fallon said the Clinton campaign The aide said Clinton’s campaign expensive campaign, that we have a and conducting the kind of campaign wanted to “extend an open hand” to would continue to court “reasonable shot of getting those undecided he is conducting, that he is going to be traditionally Republican voters even as Republicans and independents” who voters.” able to swing one out of every 10 it targets the “different strain” within the might be willing to defect across party voters.” party that continues to support Trump, lines. Eric Trump, the nominee’s son, echoed despite his offensive remarks about these sentiments but rejected the idea The Clinton campaign remains women, immigrants and minorities. Trump Jr also told ABC that his father that his father was playing to his base confident that it can spare resources on would “100%” accept the results of the of support. ABC host George punishing the Republican party for Although many Senate veterans, election if it was fair. Stephanopoulos pressed the case, standing with Trump, who has including John McCain and Kelly asking whether the businessman might repeatedly broken the norms of Ayotte, have rescinded their “I think what my father is saying is, ‘I be “in a bubble of your own support”. American politics and energised once endorsements of Trump, he has want a fair election,’” Eric Trump said Trump answered: “No, I don’t – I don’t shunned leaders, such as former Ku retained his vociferous base and the on ABC’s This Week. “If it’s a fair think so at all.” Klux Klansman David Duke. muted support of House speaker Paul outcome, he will absolutely accept it. Ryan and Senate majority leader Mitch There’s no question about that.” Some Republicans are sceptical Trump “I think in general you’re going to hear McConnell. The Trump Gettysburg Speech: Donald Trump’s ‘First 100 Days’ Speech Not Exactly Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address October 22, 2016 The following is equal.” But Trump made it quite clear in entirely the opinion of Daniel Ketchum his own Gettysburg speech that he and does not reflect the views of the feels some people are – and should be Inquisitr – more equal than others.

The hour-long delay in the start of the As reported by the Associated Press, Trump Gettysburg speech at the Trump once again regaled us with Eisenhower Complex today didn’t questionable statistics supporting his exactly bode well for Donald Trump, views about the criminal nature of the speech, or its contents. While Mexican immigrants in the United Trump supporters were no doubt States. As with every other speech he’s hoping for something as stirring as given on the topic, the Donald Trump Lincoln’s original Gettysburg Address, Gettysburg speech makes it clear that all Trump delivered was more of the Trump sees Hispanics as “other.” This same tired attacks, insinuations, and ties directly to his absurd conspiracy racism. theory that 14 percent of illegals are registered to vote in the United States. wouldn’t have gone over well with Donald Trump’s statement in his In speaking at Gettysburg, Trump was This position in Trump’s speech no Lincoln, who opposed the Mexican- Gettysburg speech that his goal was to attempting to tie himself and his doubt appeals to the racists making up American war and felt we stole “heal divisions” within the country might campaign to his Republican a sizable proportion of Donald Trump’s Mexico’s land. have seemed a bit uncharacteristic. predecessor, Pres. Abraham Lincoln. deplorables. But it’s not likely to win Until you realize that, as reported by Unfortunately – in the Donald Trump Trump the independent vote or bring Of course, the Trump Gettysburg CNN, Trump would heal divisions by Gettysburg speech – the parallels don’t back those Republicans who have speech also ignored statistics eliminating the people on the other side quite ring true. Certainly, when Trump abandoned his campaign. indicating that, not only has illegal of the divide, either by blocking their says “of, by and for the people,” he immigration from Mexico dropped over entry into the United States, shipping clearly didn’t mean the same thing that Another major problem with the Trump the last decade, the Obama them off to Mexico, or putting them in Lincoln did in the Gettysburg Address. campaign’s attempt to tie the Trump administration has actually sent more jail. Lincoln and the Trump Gettysburg Gettysburg speech to Lincoln’s illegal immigrants back to Mexico than Speech Gettysburg address is that Lincoln did the Bush administration. Whether would have almost certainly despised this is a sound Obama policy or not, it In Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, Trump’s views about Mexico. Trump’s is nevertheless a fact. Abraham Lincoln referred to the attempts to blame Mexico for our drug “proposition that all men are created problems, crime, and unemployment www.filipinostar.org October 2016 The North American Filipino Star 5 Judge rules that anti-deportations Duterte’s enforcer: Philippine protester is not required to provide police chief has no regrets about fingerprints after arrest drug killings Significant decision is [saying] that for the last are at war.” opens possibility of stopping all countless number of decades, LA UNION, PHILIPPINES – When fingerprinting at Montreal's the way the criminal justice Philippines police chief Ronald Dela Police said Monday they had shot dead Rosa gave a rousing speech to his men 1,375 people in operations since Municipal Court system has been working in at a regional headquarters in Luzon, Duterte took office on July 1. They also Canada is faulty. He's asking for they rewarded him with a gift: a replica report a further 2,066 “deaths under PRESS POINT: Monday, the justice system in Canada not of the sword used by actor Mel Gibson investigation,” many of which human October 17, 10am to have any ability to control the in the movie Braveheart. rights activists attribute to vigilante SPVM Centre operationnel sud, accused that are appearing on 980 rue Guy their charges." [cited by CBC Jaggi Singh will be Montreal: present to answer questions www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montr about this decision between eal/summary-offences- 10am and 10:30am in front of fingerprints-municipal-court- the SPVM’s Centre- 1.3787342] Operationnel Sud (980 rue Guy) In the end, Singh where he was originally succeeded in making the point supposed to be fingerprinted that fingerprints and and photographed. photographs were being Contact: compelled improperly for : [email protected] / summary offenses, which 438-823-7243- account for the bulk of criminal charges. Philippine national police chief Ronald Dela Rosa (center) and other police officials wearing Igorot tribe headdresses salute on Sept. 2 MONTREAL, Monday, October In Singh’s words: “Police during a visit to Camp Dangwa in Benguet province. | REUTERS 17, 2016 -- and prosecutors cannot take An anti-deportations fingerprints for summary killings. protester, Jaggi Singh, won a offenses, ever. It’s clear that The barrel-chested police chief grinned significant court decision this fingerprinting for anything and gave the weapon, which is almost The campaign has sparked outrage as long as he is tall, a practice swing. A abroad, but in the Philippines it has past Friday. happening at Montreal’s voice on the camp’s loudspeaker won praise from a crime-weary Judge Randall Richmond Municipal Court, by way of declared him “the bravest of brave population and only muted criticism of Montreal's Municipal Court example, is improper, and the hearts.” from civil society groups. ruled that Singh was not next step is to stop fingerprinting Dela Rosa acts as the enforcer for required to provide fingerprints there all together.” In a country where the police are Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, generally despised and feared because or photographs in relation to a Contempt of Court: Legal whose war on drugs has led to more of their reputation for corruption and pending criminal charge. The Clinic By and For Social than 3,400 people being killed in just violence, Dela Rosa is popular. After judgment opens up the Movements, which supported over three months. only two months as police chief, the possibility to stop all Singh's motion, has issued a national media is already touting him as Dela Rosa’s tour of Luzon, the Duterte’s possible successor, an idea fingerprinting in relation to community advisory providing country’s largest and most populous that the president’s spokesman Martin summary charges, particularly background information about island, was the latest in a series of trips Andanar described as “speculative.” all cases at Montreal’s Municipal challenging the practice of to stiffen the resolve of police officers at Court and similar courts across fingerprinting and photographs. the campaign’s bloody frontline. Duterte has often called for the killing of Quebec and Canada. decision between 10am and “I have to encourage them to do our In his decision, Judge 10:30am (Monday, October 17) job,” he told a reporter who See Page 6 Duterte’s enforcer Richmond writes: "I conclude in front of the SPVM’s Centre- accompanied the trip last month. “We that a defendant cannot be Operationnel Sud (980 rue Guy) compelled to give his where he was originally fingerprints for a hybrid offence supposed to be fingerprinted after the Crown has made an and photographed. election to proceed summarily." - 30 - [paragraph 71] [email protected] / During oral arguments, 514-848-7585 prosecutor Alexander Tandel, who was defending fingerprinting, stated: "Mr. Singh

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has declined, the murder rate has At a police camp in Baguio, in From Page 5 Duterte’s enforcer The biggest obstacles to the soared, and in some communities the Philippines’ ethnically diverse campaign, he said, were providing residents said police and vigilante highlands, Dela Rosa donned a tribal drug dealers. And Dela Rosa has rehab services for the many users of killings had made them too frightened headdress and robe to hand out awards echoed the incendiary remarks. At a crystal methamphetamine, a highly to go outside after dark. to officers for their anti-drug efforts. speech last month, he encouraged addictive drug known locally as shabu, Dela Rosa, 54 — whose Hundreds of officers asked to users and pushers to kill drug lords who and halting its influx from abroad, earliest ambition was to be a boxer — is take selfies with Dela Rosa, who had grown rich from exploiting the poor. particularly the flow from China. popularly known as “Bato,” after his always obliged. Sometimes only his “You know who are the drug More than 700,000 drug users hometown south of Davao City. It also trademark shaven head was visible lords here, go to their houses, pour and pushers have registered with the means “rock” in the national language amid a scrum of well-wishers. gasoline, set it on fire, show them you authorities in a process termed Tagalog. However, even in the police are angry at them,” he said. “surrendering.” But there are very few His late father was a pedicab camps, Dela Rosa is circled by six Still, Dela Rosa’s close programs or facilities to help most of driver who could barely afford to send bodyguards. Drug traffickers, he said, operational knowledge of the drug war them, and local media have reported him to school, said Dela Rosa in a “can kill me anytime.” could make him a focus if there is ever the killing of scores of people who have tribute on his Facebook page in June. Dela Rosa said in an interview an independent investigation into the registered. Davao City is where President with popular Philippines talk show host killings, said Rose Trajano, secretary Dela Rosa said the number of Duterte spent 22 years as mayor, Boy Abunda that he twice tried general of the Philippine Alliance of drug-war killings would continue to rise. unleashing a brutal anti-drugs marijuana at college and got high but Human Rights Advocates, a nationwide “Every day the number of dead campaign that the hard-charging Dela decided to stop because it could ruin coalition based in Manila. It is unclear, increases,” he said. “Every day the Rosa joined as he rose through the his future. though, whether anyone will be in a arrests increase and those who ranks of the local police force. In another of his regular position to hold such an investigation. surrender.” “I liked what he was doing and television appearances, this time on a “He is a good soldier of the president, Dela Rosa bristles at the he liked what I was doing, so we show called “Get It Straight,” Dela Rosa but there will also be fear in him,” she mention of foreign critics. The United became friends,” Dela Rosa recalled. declined to say how many people he said. States has said it is “deeply concerned” Duterte made him Davao’s police chief had shot in his police career “because Dela Rosa said he was by the killings, while two United Nations in 2012. people might say the chief is a killer.” confident that killings during police experts have accused Duterte of The Coalition Against Filipino journalists covering operations were legitimate, and that the incitement to violence, a crime under Summary Execution, a Davao-based Dela Rosa say they have never seen “deaths under investigation” were international law. watchdog, has documented 1,424 him smoke or drink. His main hobby is mostly the work of drug syndicates. “They’re making us out to be vigilante-style killings in the city, collecting guns. “They are killing each other,” he said. killers,” said Dela Rosa. “It really broke including 162 in 2012-13 when Dela “He loves guns,” said Police In person, Dela Rosa is intense but my heart. We’re doing this for the good Rosa was chief. Chief Superintendent Aaron Aquino, courteous, and says he is under of the Filipino people.” Asked about the findings, Dela who served with him in Davao and now pressure. Before the anti-drug campaign, Rosa said: “I will look into that.” Adding: commands central Luzon, a region that “My worry is that I won’t be able he said, people were scared to leave “I don’t memorize that data.” has clocked up about 500 drug-war to deliver what is expected of me,” he their houses. “Now the situation has Duterte appointed Dela Rosa killings. “Every time he sees a good gun said. been reversed. Law-abiding people are his national police chief over other more
Duterte vowed on September 18 he he buys it.” going out. Criminals are hiding. See the senior officers, giving him free rein to would extend his anti-drug campaign difference?” roll out Davao’s harsh crime-fighting for another six months, but Dela Rosa But while other serious crime model across the country. said he still felt pressed for time. www.filipinostar.org October 2016 The North American Filipino Star 7 bansang tulad ng Pakistan, mailibing sa LNMB dahil dati siyang Afghanistan, Iraq, at Syria na ang sundalo at pangulo. Idinagdag naman Tagalog Seksyon mamamayan ay hindi dapat papasukin ng dating pangulong Joseph Estrada, sa Amerika dahil mga terrorista. “There is nothing in the existing Kahit paano, nagpahayag ng constitution and by law that bars lungkot si Duterte sa ginawang pang- Duterte in allowing Marcos to be buried insulto at pagmumura kay Obama pero in LNMB.” At ganito naman ang sinabi hindi siya humingi ng paumanhin. Si ni Salvador Camelo, legal counsel ng Trump naman ay umamin na nagkamali pangulong Duterte, “It doesn’t Opinyon/Komentaryo siya nang sabihin niya na hindi sa distinguish whether a president is good, America ipinanganak si Obama pero bad, handsome or ugly. If you’re a ni Willie Quiambao hindi rin siya humingi ng paumanhin. president, you are entitled to be buried Pinagsabihan si Duterte ng ilan in LNMB.” sa kaniyang mga lagapayo na mag- Ang mga tutol sa ISYU PA RIN SA MGA time perfecting my work than perfecting iingat sa pagsasalita. Si Trump naman pagpapalibing kay Marcos sa LNMB ay PROPESYONAL SA QUEBEC ANG my French.” ay iniiwanan na ng ilan sa kaniyang kinabibilangan ng dating pangulong FRENCH LANGUAGE Sa Quebec ay maraming mahuhusay mga kapartido dahil sa kaniyang mga Noynoy Aquino, mga senador tulad ni Kamakailan ay nalathala sa na doktor at nurses, tulad ng mga sinasabi pero tulad ni Duterte, hindi rin Leila de Lima, reporter na si Atom Montreal Gazette ang pansamantalang Pilipino, na lumilipat sa ibang siya nakikinig. Maski ang asawa niyang Araullo at maraming aktibista. May pag-alis sa lisensya ni Amer Omar, lalawigan, dahil bumabagsak sa si Melania ay napilitang humingi ng nagsabi na ang bayani ay ipinaglalaban isang mahusay na ophthalmologist, French written test. Kailangan ng paumanhin sa mga sinasabi ni Trump ang kalayaan, pinananatili ito at hindi simula noong June 30. Ilang beses Quebec ang mga mahuhusay na tungkol sa mga babae. inaalis tulad ng ginawa ni Marcos siyang bumagsak sa French written prospesyonal pero paano sila Mga tao lamang na noong martial law. Marami rin ang exam na ibinibigay ng Office quebecois mahihikayat magpunta rito? nagkakamali si Duterte at Trump pero nagsasabi, kabilang ang Armed Forces de la langue francaise sa mga Sa huling balita ay na-renew na naman sana ay i-isipin muna nila ang mga of America, na ang mga kabayanihang propesyonal. Naipasa ni Omar ang oral ng isang taon ang lisensya ni Omar. At salitang binibitawan upang huwag inaangkin at ipinagmamalaki ni Marcos exam at nakapagsasalita siya ng kinausap ng College ang OQLF na silang mapintasan, lalo na ng medya. ay pawang mga kasinungalingan. Sabi French at wala siyang problema sa pagtuunan ng pansin at baguhin ang Gamitin muna ang isip bago ang ng AFA na sa 33 medalyang nakasulat pakikipagusap sa kaniyang mga written test upang maging madali sa bunganga. sa mga libro na ibinigay kay Marcos, 3 pasyente. Sa French language charter, mga doktor na kumukuha nito. Sana DAPAT BA O HINDI NA IPALIBING SI lamang ang totoo. Sa sinabi naman ni ang kailangan ay kaalaman lamang sa nga. MARCOS SA LIBINGAN NG MGA Estrada, ito ang sagot ni Benjamin French na angkop sa propesyon ng ANG PAGHAHAMBING NG BAYANI? Maynago, alumnus ng San Beda isang tao. MEDYA KAY TRUMP AT DUTERTE Hindi natuloy ang balak ng College, batay sa kaniyang Si Omar ay ang nag-iisang Inaatake ng mga medya ang kandidato bagong pangulong Rodrigo Duterte na pananaliksik, “Marcos can’t have a dalubhasa sa retinal at vascular ng Republican sa pagkapangulo ng ipalibing sa Libingan ng mga Bayani hero’s burial because he was degeneration, pangunahing dahilan ng Amerika sina Donald Trump at bagong ang dating pangulong Ferdinand dishonorably discharged by the pagkawala ng paningin, sa Quebec . halal na pangulo ng Pilipinas na si Marcos noong Sept. 18. Sa halip ay Filipinos in 1986 and the Armed Forces Bumagsak sa written test si Omar dahil Rodrigo Duterte dahil sa kanilang gagawin ito sa Oct. 18 upang higit na of the Philippines. Idinagdag naman ni sa grammar mistakes at ang kaniyang padalu-dalos na pagsasalita na mapagaralan ang mga opinyon at Neri Comenas, kinatawan ng Bayan salaysay ay 190 salita lamang, sa halip kadalasan ay nagiging kontrobersiyal argumento ng mga taong sang-ayon at Muna, “The burial is against the na 200. Subalit matatas magsalita sa at nakapagpapasama sa kanila. Bago tutol sa balak ng ating pangulo. directive 289 which states that only Arabic at English si Omar at may mag-eleksiyon sa Pilipinas, napintasan Umamin si pangulong Duterte na may people with worthy of emulation will be professional working proficiency siya na si Duterte sa sinabi niya tungkol sa utang na loob siya kay Marcos dahil buried in LNMB.” Ano nga ba ang dapat sa French. isang Ausralianong missionary na naglingkod ang ama ng una sa tularan sa ginawa ni Marcos noong Hindi naman nag-aapply ng trabaho si nakidnap at nagahasa. “Bilang gabinete ng huli. Idinagdag pa ni martial law? Omar bilang manunulat kaya ano ba alkalde”, ayon sa kaniya, “sana, ako Duterte na may karapatan si Marcos na ang malaking problema kung medyo ang nakauna.” Marami ang nagalit sa mali ang kaniyang grammar. At 10 kaniya kaya napilitan siyang magsabi salita lamang ang kulang upang ma- na nagbibiro lamang siya. Nang 182, Rang St. André meet niya ang requirement na 200 magkomento si Barak Obama sa St-Philippe, Cté Laprairie salita. Higit sa lahat, wala siyang pamamaraan ni Duterte ng pagsugpo Québec J0L 2K0 problema sa pakikipag-usap sa sa droga, minura niya ang una ng , Tel.: 450-659-3630 kaniyang mga pasyente dahil matagal “Son of a whore.” Hindi ito nagustuhan Tel.: 450-659-7938 na rin siyang nagtratrabaho bilang ni Obama kaya na-cancel ang bilateral ophthalmologist. Bakit hindi isaalang- meeting nila. Nagbanta naman si Fax: 450-659-6221 alang ng OQLF ang kaniyang mahaba Duterte na titiwalag na ang Pilipinas sa Business Hours: at mahusay na karanasan sa trabaho United Nations at ininsulto pa ito nang Monday & Tuesday - Closed Wednesday - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM at ang pangyayaring siya lamang ang pintasan din ang extra judicial killings Thursday - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM nag-iisang dalubhasang sa ating bansa. Nang magsumbong Friday - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM ophthalmologist sa Quebec? Kung siya sa Russia na nakikialam ang Saturday - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM hindi siya mabigyan ng lisensiya, ano Amerika sa Pilipinas, sinabi raw ng Sunday - 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM ang mangyayari sa kaniyang mga una, “Tutulong kami sa Pilipinas.” pasyente? Sa Amerika, inaatake rin ng Veal Lamb Goat Quail Beef Chicken May nagsasabi na may doktor medya si Donard Trump dahil hindi niya Boeuf Veau Agneau Chèvre Caille na perpekto nga sa pagsasalita at muna iniisip ang mga sasabihin bago Poulet pagsusulat sa French pero hindi magsalita. Sa debate nila ni Hillary mahusay magtrabaho. May isang Clinton, isa sa mga naging mabigat na hospital akong napuntahan na may isyu sa kaniya ang pagiging misogynist, mga ilang doktor na hindi matatas sa isang lalaking galit sa babae o pagsasalita ng English pero hindi prejudiced. Mga ilang taon na ang nagkakaroon ng problema. nakaraan, tinawag niya ng Miss Piggy Pork Loin Fresh Pork Belly Diskriminasyon minsan ang si Alyssa Machado, Miss Universe Fresh Pork Leg Burn goat starting $2.50 lb $1.99 lb $2.50 lb at $3.50 lb nangyayari. Sinabi ni James Shea, 1996 mula sa Venezuela, dahil tumaba presidente ng Quebec Community ito bago matapos ang isang taon na Group Network, “ It would be too bad to pagiging Miss Universe. Eating us to lose a talent to another province.” machine daw ito. 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www.filipinostar.org October 2016 8 The North American Filipino Star look at your eyes — and they haven't The camera can emphasize what's read any psychology books. When important and de-emphasize other framing a shot, if the eyes are in focus, things by using depth of field (DOF) — Ask the you can get away with a lot of other the area of a shot that's in focus. Depth things not being in focus. of field can either be deep, meaning Video Guy everything's in focus — like the Kubrik In this shot from “Raiders of the Lost image from “2001” — or it can be Ark,” Harrison Ford returns, here seen shallow, meaning few things are in focus Technological Tidbits completely in silhouette with the — like both the shots of Harrison Ford exception of his right eye, looking wary, from “Blade Runner” and “Raiders of the by which, along with his distinctive hat Lost Ark.” Also notice, in the closeup of brings personality to the shot. Also Ford from “Blade Runner,” the use of the notice the out of focus white areas on out of focus building in the background Al Abdon the left and right, these serve to help to balance the frame. balance the frame. “Balance the frame?” you ask Conclusion The guest speaker from WEVA has So what do you fill the empty space with? That's composition. this to say on his lecture on basic Balance and Symmetry There are lots of books on composition, composition: Moving frames but a really good way to study is to Imagine your frame as a shadow box watch good movies. Websites like Film- BASIC COMPOSITION One other obvious thing that affects the that you're putting items into and that Grab.com show representative frames composition of a movie frame is the fact sits on a fulcrum in the center. Balancing from dozens of movies, allowing you to Your frame is your canvas — fill it with that things are not only moving in it but the left and right sides normally gives off see the themes of composition across things that are useful to your story and sometimes through it and often your a feeling of harmony, and an entire films at a glance. How are your arrange them in a way that is pleasing to camera frame itself is moving. This unbalanced frame one of tension. While favorite directors using depth of field? the viewer. means lots of rehearsal. Actors moving going counter to the rule of thirds, How rigorously do they adhere to the through a frame have to hit their marks at sometimes completely symmetrical rule of thirds? How do they use centered Composition is the art of arranging extremely predictable times, and your framing with the object of interest in the subjects to create tension or use leading objects in a frame. There are actually camera operator needs to accommodate exact center can be used extremely lines to guide your eye? Pay attention to shapes and alignments that people find motion through the frame and motion of effectively. composition while you're watching pleasing, but movie composition also the frame all the while keeping a pleasing movies and television — what items are needs to tell a story. The arrangement of arrangement that drives the story. Some directors are slaves to symmetry in the frame and why? What do they add your objects and actors in a frame can and when used properly, it can be to the story? What are the background add to your storytelling by emphasizing The rules — or more exactly, guidelines extremely powerful. One of the most objects adding to the mood of the some and de-emphasizing others. In a — of composition hold true for film, arresting users of symmetry was Stanley scene? big-budget Hollywood film, the director painting and still images alike. Kubrick, who put the rule of thirds in the has the expert input of a director of All this said, can you get a book about back seat and replaced it with an on Be a perpetual student of cinema. photography. In smaller budget movies still image composition and use it as the obsessive adherence to center framing That's your homework for this month. the director often does double duty. basis of your movie composition? and symmetry, giving us some incredibly “Framing and editing determine the eye Absolutely. The rules — or more exactly, powerful images that depict order so Kyle Cassidy is a writer and artist living path of the viewer. It might not be too guidelines — of composition hold true for perfect it becomes somewhat menacing. in Philadelphia much to say that what a film director film, painting and still images alike. really directs is his audience's attention.” Depth of Field FROM – Alexander Mackendrick “ The Rule of Thirds HOLLYWOOD JUNKIES VIDEO

On Filmmaking If you leave here with one thing, it should CNW, Toronto, Canada – October 6, operating optimally. It simply means that be the rule of thirds. It's the fundamental 2016 the unit is being powered and the circuits If you're doing everything right, every rule of composition. Divide the screen The newest generation of smoke and are functioning. frame of your movie should be able to be into thirds with four lines — like a tic-tac- carbon monoxide alarms are here, Over time, an alarm’s sensors plucked out at random, stuck in a frame toe game — your objects of interest helping to solve the three most common can become obstructed with dust, and hung on a gallery wall. This is a tall should fall at the intersection of two of issues consumers have with their smoke from cooking and other airborne order and few people succeed in it these lines. Some cinematographers are alarms: where to install them, false contaminants which could lessen the without lots of time, big budgets, great more rigid about it than others, but it's alarms, and the need to replace response time in an emergency. In order editors and patient investors. Your very possible to find a movie whose batteries. to ensure the safety of a family, alarms budget and timeline may keep you from every shot does not deviate from this. As Canada’s number one alarm need to be replaced at the end of their doing this, but there are things you can manufacturer, Kidde relied on extensive lifespan. do from the very beginning to make sure We mentioned before that people are research to derive its new range of “Our Worry-Free models that your movie looks as good as it can. vertical and movie screens are horizontal “Worry-Free” products. Homeowners will address the most common complaints — this means that to get a person in a find a recommended install location for people have with their smoke and Video vs Still Photos frame you need to either make them very each model right on packaging; carbon monoxide alarms, and are small, or crop them. Both of these are advanced sensors to help reduce false available in smoke, carbon monoxide The rules of composition are the same perfectly acceptable. Let's take a look at alarms; and a sealed, tamper-proof, 10- (CO) and combination smoke/CO for video and photos, but like everything Ridley Scott's “Blade Runner.” In this year lithium battery that lasts for the models. For plug-in and hardwired else, it's complicated. Put simply, the closeup of Harrison Ford, Scott and entire life of the alarm that never needs versions, the 10-year battery is there as aspect ratio — vertical vs. horizontal Cinematographer Jordan Cronenweth to be changed. Worry-Free alarms also a backup in case of a power outage,” dimensions — of still camera images is have chosen to chop him off at the come with an end-of-life chirp to notify adds Heller. different from the aspect ratio of motion shoulders and the top of the head to put you, 10 years after installation, when the It is advised that homeowners pictures. his eyes at the intersection of the top entire alarm needs to be replaced. check the date of all alarms, replacing horizontal line and the right vertical line “It doesn’t matter whether they any smoke alarms over 10 years old and The aspect ratio of 35mm film is 3:2, of our imaginary tic-tac-toe board. are plug-in, battery powered, or CO or combination smoke/CO alarms which is why you get a 4x6 inch print. hardwired into a home’s electrical made prior to 2009. If your alarms are The aspect ratio of most video is 16:9, Unlike in the real world, in cinematic and system, smoke and carbon monoxide up-to-date and they are not “Worry-Free” which is much wider and not as tall. photographic composition, you can chop alarms do not last forever. In fact, the models, remember to change the Since most small-budget movies are shot the top of someone's head off with National Fire Protection Association batteries when the clocks go back an on 35mm DSLRs — yes, I know about impunity. This is not true of people's (NFPA) recommends smoke alarms be hour this November. To learn more, visit your iPhone and your GH4 — this aspect chins — chins need to stay in the frame replaced every 10 years and carbon www.safeathome.ca. ratio is a bit of an affectation left over unless you crop an equal portion of the monoxide alarms made prior to 2009 For more information, contact: from cinema. In the old days, you were top of the head. should also be replaced,” says Carol Patrick Folliott, Marketing actually exposing less film, but today Heller, Home Safety Specialist with [email protected] | 416.879.2224 you're just cropping the top and the The eyes are the important thing. Kidde Canada. www.kiddecanada.com bottom out. We look at people's eyes. We Most Canadians are familiar ### instinctively look at what other people are with the advice to change the batteries in About Kidde Canada A 16:9 frame means that landscapes looking at. We have a deep down belief their alarms with the changing of the Kidde Canada will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2017. In addition to providing look fantastic but putting a single person that the person inside a body is clocks, however that is only part of the in the frame is more challenging. For the innovative and life-saving technologies, Kidde accessible through the eyes — and this equation. It is dangerous to install fresh conducts public education and awareness most part, people are vertical objects and is universal. When your cat or your dog batteries into old alarms because while programs all year round, working with various most of your frame is going to be empty. wants to communicate with you, they they may sound when being tested, that safety groups, fire departments and does not mean an alarm’s sensors are associations, and retailers. www.filipinostar.org October 2016 The North American Filipino Star 9 3 tablespoons soy sauce ginger. Sauté until fragrant, about 30 ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper seconds. Add Chinese sausage and sliced 1 knob ginger, minced raw meat. Cook until meat is about 80% Philippine Cuisine 3 tbsp chili flakes cooked. ½ teaspoon garlic powder Add "longer-cooking" vegetables such as 1 piece lemon (or 3 to 5 pieces calamansi) carrots, mushrooms, and Chinese celery. If ½ cup butter (or margarine) using regular cabbage, add it now. Also and ¼ lb chicken liver add any uncooked seafood. 6 cups water Ladle stock into the pot. Simmer on low. 3 tablespoons mayonnaise If using uncooked noodles, add them to Favorite Food 1 tsp salt the pot of boiling water and cook until done Compiled by Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi Instructions (al dente). Drain. Pour the water in a pan and bring to a boil Add cooked egg noodles to the simmering Add salt and pepper. pot. Season with oyster sauce and soy Put-in the pig’s ears and pork belly then sauce. Add more stock if desired (the “Sisig”, popular pork dish generous amount of chicken liver. simmer for 40 minutes to 1 hour (or until mixture should be just be slightly "wet" at Hundreds of sisig variations are available tender). this point). today ranging from the original pigs face Remove the boiled ingredients from the (maskara) ingredient to a more healthy pot then drain excess water Add in any cooked seafood, the Napa seafood concoction such as squid, tuna, Grill the boiled pig ears and pork belly until cabbage and the quail eggs. Cook for milkfish (bangus), and mussels. done about 5 to 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning This pork sisig is more of the restaurant Chop the pig ears and pork belly into fine (adding more salt, oyster sauce and/or soy variation wherein mayonnaise is used and pieces sauce). an egg is added on top, along with In a wide pan, melt the butter or chopped green onions, but it sure tastes margarine. Add the onions. Cook until Serve. great. The original pork sisig recipe makes onions are soft. use of pig brain as a binder – we used the Put-in the ginger and cook for 2 minutes mayo as a alternative ingredient Add the chicken liver. Crush the chicken liver while cooking it in the pan. There are several restaurants and even Add the chopped pig ears and pork belly. eateries and “carenderia’s” that serve this Cook for 10 to 12 minutes wonderful dish. It has been very popular to Put-in the soy sauce, garlic powder, and the point that it is available almost all over chili. Mix well the world. Add salt and pepper to taste Cassava Cake Put-in the mayonnaise and mix with the Ingredients Pork Sisig is a popular appetizer that Prep time 12 mins Cook time 90 mins other ingredients 2 packs grated cassava (about 2 lbs total originated from the culinary capital of the Total time 1 hour 42 mins Transfer to a serving plate. Top with weight) Philippines : Pampanga. This delicious chopped green onions and raw egg. 2 cups coconut milk dish can also be categorized as a main Author: Vanjo Merano Serve hot. Share and Enjoy (add the ½ (12 oz.) can evaporated milk dish. Pork Sisig was invented by the late Serves: 6 lemon or calamansi before eating) 3 pieces egg Lucia Cunanan. She is popularly know as Ingredients ¼ cup butter, melted Aling Lucing – the sisig queen. Originally, 1 lb. pig ears Serving size: 6 6 tablespoons cheddar cheese, grated pork sisig is composed of chopped pigs 1½ lb pork belly ½ cup condensed milk face (snout included) and ears with a 1 large onion, minced 14 tablespoons granulated white sugar Topping ingredients: BUSINESS HOURS 2 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons sugar Mon. Tue. Wed. 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ½ cup condensed milk Thu. 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20140810-CFCDN-Swong-StarAd-PRINT.pdf 1 2014-09-02 9:08 AM 12 October 2016 The North American Filipino Star the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Lakbay Lumad November 2016 the National People’s Army. The NDFP In 2014, KAIROS Canada’s their ancestral lands, forming schools the Philippines, particularly in Mindanao. and people’s movements in the Philippine Learning Tour (PLT) visited and organizations that educate and Members of the delegation may Philippines continue to demand a peace communities in Bayong, Zamboanga del mobilize their communities for justice include Bishop Antonio Ablon, Anglican agreement which addresses the social Sur in the Philippines which is impacted and against logging, mining, and large- Church IFI; Atty. Carlos Zarate, Member and political roots of the conflict. The by the mining operations of TVI scale corporate agriculture. of Philippine Congress/Bayan Muna; Dr. delegation also seeks to advocate for the Resource Development Inc (TVIRD). The PLT is one of many groups Anie Bautista, National Coordinator, KAIROS/CNCA Open for Justice After gathering information about from around the world to travel to the Ecumenical Voice for Peace and Human campaign which is calling on the TVIRD’s operations from community Philippines in recent years to build Rights in the Philippines; Atty. Beverley Government of Canada to appoint an members, TVIRD representatives, and international solidarity with the people’s Longid, Global Coordinator, Indigenous extractive-sector Ombudsman to monitor government officials, the PLT called on movements there. The Beaconsfield People’s Movement for Self- Canadian mining operations and provide the Philippine government to investigate Initiative also brought people from Determination and Liberation; access to the Canadian courts for people all claims of human rights abuses and to Quebec to the Philippines in December Innabuyog/CPA; Nenita Condez, to register human rights violations of cease all mining operations until the 2015 to build solidarity and to learn about Indigenous leader from Mindanao; and these mining operations. safety of local people can be assured. It the impact of Canadian mining practices Michele Campos, Indigenous youth Three of the delegates will be in also called on the Government of in the Cordilleras, the militarization of the leader from Mindanao. the city of Montreal from November 4th Canada to appoint an extractive sector region, the extra-judicial killings and The goals of the delegation are to November 7th, where they will host Ombudsman and provide legislated enforced disappearances, and the to raise awareness and understanding the following events. On Friday, access to Canadian courts for those people’s resistance to Canadian mining about how human rights violations in November 4th, there will be a community harmed by the international operations of practices and the environmental Bayog and other communities are linked dinner and discussion at Filipino Canadian resource extraction destruction of the region. to resource extraction, including by Association of Montreal and Suburbs companies. This November, a delegation of Canadian companies, and contribute to (FAMAS) at 6PM, 4708 Van Horne In the face of great hardship, the Philippine activists will travel to Canada the militarization and violence in Avenue. On Saturday, November 5th, Philippine people have built a strong and to demand the end of the exploitation of communities and schools. They also there will be another dinner and vibrant people’s movement that has their land and people by mining seek to mobilize public and Canadian discussion at Gilmore College been active for centuries. People’s companies and other foreign diplomatic support for the ongoing peace International 5PM - 8PM, 7159 Cote des organizations from Luzon to Mindanao multinationals. They will travel to talks in the Philippines between the Neiges. On Sunday, November 6th, a are rising up to fight for the health and different regions of Canada where they Government of the Philippines (GPH) dinner and discussion will be at the Saint safety of the people and the environment will meet with community members, and the National Democratic Front of the Columba House at 6PM, 2365 Rue and resist foreign exploitation. The politicians, and local groups to discuss Philippines. Another round of peace talks Grand Trunk. indigenous Lumad people have been at their fights for their human rights, cultural concluded in early October, which the forefront of the struggle to protect preservation and self-determination in included an historic ceasefire between Submitted by Alexandra Griffin

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THE PANDAY TINIG SHARES ITS VOICE IN A 10-CHOIR INTERCULTURAL CONCERT AT PLACE DES ARTS By Edith Fedalizo On Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Project Sham (Syria), Chorale Singiza 4 o’clock in the afternoon, a group of (Rwanda), La chorale Boboto (Congo), two hundred and fifty choristers, Chor Parati Sw Trojcy (Pologne), La representing ten choirs from ten choeur La Muse (Roumanie), and the different countries, gathered at the Panday Tinig Choral Ensemble grand stage of Salle Wilfred Pelletier at (Philippines). Place des Arts, to raise their voices in Each of the ten choirs celebrating the 20th year of Journées performed a song(s) from their de la Culture in Quebec. respective countries and in their own SOUFFLES, 10 chœurs pour language. The Panday Tinig sang une chante à créer, was BAHAY by Gary Granada. conceptualized, composed, and It was an amazing experience directed by André Papathomas. to be with choirs from around the world Souffle, adapted from verses by Loreli in a huge stage. Although we sang in Morali, was interpreted through songs different ‘tongues’ and sounds, we Panday Tinig Choral Ensemble pose for souvenir after their performance at by each choir. Poetic lines expressing appreciated each other, as if we Place Des Arts “love and respect for nature and the understood each other’s language. Journée de la Culture at the Cinquième Choral Ensemble singers posed for a environment” were beautifully sang. “Music is truly the universal language of Salle, Place des Arts. He has also lasting souvenir of that wonderful The ten choirs included soul.” featured the Panday Tinig at a Montreal experience. We felt happy, elated, and Mission Guadalupe (Latin America), The Panday Tinig has known Summer Festival in 2010. proud to have represented our Ensemble du Nunavik, Chorale André Papathomas since 2006, since After our performance that homeland, the Philippines, through Vidlunnya (Ukraine), Antsa Fitoriana he first invited the Ensemble to evening at the Salle Wilfred Pelletier, music. (Madagascar), Chorale Antioch et participate at the 10th anniversary of Place des Arts, the Panday Tinig www.filipinostar.org October 2016 The North American Filipino Star 13 (FCCSC) under the leadership of its Gasapo (Asst. Secretary,Nicolasdel president, Mr. Manuel Lagasca, held a Rosario(Treasurer), Jojo Aguirre(Asst. “Disco |Night and Induction of Officers” Treasurer), Rudy Oliver (Auditor), Social Sept. 10, 2016 at the LE CRC-CDN Hubert Sison(P.R.O), Emily Dino(Asst. Fely Rosales Cariño 6767 Chemin de la Cote des Neiges, P.R.O), Rochelle Grospe(Business Montreal, Quebec. It was a very well Manager), Daniel Valde z(Asst. attended event with president and Business Manager), Marlon Agcaoili executive officers of different |Filipino (Tournament Director), Diosdado Associatons in attendance. The Ilustre (Asst. Tournament Director), program started early as most ignored Hermogenes Pavico(Peace Officer), the “Filipino Time “ arrival. Mr. Francis Ronald Mangahs (Training & Aquino, the emcee, called Mr.Raymond Development Officer), Marcelino Lastra, Mr.Hubert Sison, and Mr. Cabantugan Romulo Grospe Jr. (Asst. Diosado Ilustre to be flag bearers. Both Training & Development Officer), anthems (Filipino and Canada) were Goodbye short summer! If there is any curious-and just kidding! performed by Mrs. Dolly Arzona after The Board of Advisers are : Dario Boco, consolation for this, it is the which Mr. Boy Nicolas delivered the Federico Tan, Reggie Villamor, Adolfo picturesque images of multicoloured TV coverage was by MMTV. invocation. FCCSC president Nicolas, Angelito Lanuzo, leaves around our backyards. Interviewer was yours truly. Ferdie Manaog, Felix de Luna, Jun Bergonio, Remy Ramos, and Carmelo For social activities there is no Villanueva. shortage. Anniversaries, birthdays, inductions, cultural and local Filipino Inadvertently deleted in the last issue’s activities fill up our calendars. Let me publication are the names of officers of begin with the Kahirup (Hiligaynon) the Canadian Filipino Seniors of Association of Quebec's 25th. Montreal (CFSM). Here they are: Founding anniversary last September Josie Vincenzo Tapia(President), Tess 17, 2016. They celebrated it with a Mamagat(First Vice President), Luz dinner dance held at the Plaza Domingo (Second Vice President), Universal on Sherbrooke East, Mary Paano(Treasurer), Florence Montreal, Quebec. True to Kahirup Uy(Assistant Treasurer), Ebby Landico president's, Mrs. Carmen Caro's Pict ured above shows the officers of the Seniors of West Island and Suburbs (Secretary), Josie Morales (Auditor), words: "We will entertain you with (SWIS) after their induction held at the Casa Grecque Restaurant in the West Doreen San Juan (Financial Officer), excellent music and serve you Island. Seated from left are : Lucy Salazar, Anita, Edith Valenzuela, Lucy Smith, Lita Bote, Chairman Roger Ajero, Pierrefond-Dollard MP Frank Baileys, Connie Eddie Valdez (Assistant Financial sumptuous food." Excellent music Fabro, Paz Viloria, Dr. Jean Viloria, Vangie Salvador, and Greg Guerzon. Standing Officer), Felina Flores (Entertainment meant the "Ramon Vincent and the from left are: Nene Isada, Ike Bas, Flor Rillo, Fely Rosales Carino, Nards Alberto, Coordinator), Pilar Hu (Assistant Black-Smith Band". Soloists were Mitzi Elvie Maximo, Pina Palma, Cely Dagsaan, Lolit Odulio, Cesar Bayan, Lydia Auditor), Linda Armelon (Business Fielding, and Emy Bayan. Vargas Lao, Rex Padida, Monching Manager), Dora Tyson (Assistant Vincente, Marlo Chu, A.V. Alfaro, And the camera man was Ed Udjvary. Mr.Manuel Lagasca welcomed the Business Manager), and Dahlia Ashby Gerard Ang, and pianist Andrew Balan. Founding members interviewed were guests. Highlight of the evening was (Peace Officer). Food was really A1! The evenings Amy Manson-Og, Edsel Canto, Nelson the induction of officers by Snowdown program began with the national Dosado, Max Handinero, Ramon City councilor Marvin Rotrand. Officers Have a Great Day, Everyone! See you anthems performed the Panday Tining Bangilan, and Tom Dy. Alternating inducted were : Manuel Lagasca on the next issue ! ! Choral Ensemble with Paul Imperial emcees were Freddie Espinosa, (President), Mario Bejar (VP Internal), conducting and Edith Fedalizo on the Annalie Ledesma, and Jeannette Melencio Domingo (VP External), piano. Invocation was delivered by Elsa Perignon. Cherry Palmos(VP Social Affairs), Montealegre, after which President Alejandro Toledo Jr(Secretary), Mini Caro welcomed everyone. The evening Another social event was the "Meet and seemed short because guests enjoyed Greet with Councilor Marvin Rotrand the fellowship of long lost friends. and the showing of a movie". This was ABATTOIR ZAMPINI, INC. Some pairs engaged in marathon held on Sept, 25, at Dollar Cinema on 1425 Rang L’Achigan Nord dancing until the band decided to give Decarie Blvd, Montreal, Quebec. them a breather. This gave the L’Ephiphanie, QC J5X 3L5 audience an opportunity to hear an The event started with Honourable inspiring message about the Rotrand's welcome speech which Philippines from Assistant Consul to enumerated the projects already done Canada, Honourable Greg Marie for the Snowdon district and for the We have all kinds of meat products. Marino. She expressed her Borough of Cote-Des-Neiges-Notre- > Goat > Chicken > Lamb appreciation of the enrichment and Dame-De-Grace. In his informative > Poultry > Pork by preservation of the Hiligaynon Culture. speech he also listed upcoming > Beef projects benefiting the borough. He > Pork > Veal product When everyone was waiting for dinner, informed the audience that there are Ms. Trans Liganor, President of the many Filipino families residing in these Quebec Association of Canadian boroughs. Filipino Teachers (QACFT), asked me Special for October - November - December how and when the Kahirup was formed. MMTV (w/ yours truly and Ed Ujvary, So, to be certain of my answer, I just MMTV camera man) was invited to lifted a portion of a page from their record a press release (by AXA •Pork Leg and Shoulder $1.50 lb souvenir program entitled "Let's Recall" Insurance Group) that they will divest (cut & wrap) tobacco Industry Assets because the "Twenty-five years ago in Montreal, a group believes that smoking poses the •Pork Loin and belly $2.00/lb distinguished group of soft spoken biggest threat to public health in the Western Visayanas sat together world today. As a responsible health drinking beer. An idea of forming a insurer and investor, the AXA Group group came up. They named it Kahirup has decided to divest its tobacco Opening Hours Hiligayan Association of Quebec. They industry assets. Main speakers were Monday-Tuesday Closed For more information, go to were Amy Manon-og, Mauro Dosado, Snowdon City Councillor Marvin Wednesday 9 am to 5 pm www.abattoirzampini.com Melaon Dosado, Ruel Cataluna, Edsel Rotrand and Mrs. Cynthia Callard, Thurs -Friday 9 am to 6 pm Contact us at Canto, Max Handinero, Hal Sotero, and executive director for a "smoke-free Saturday 9 am to 4 pm Val Magbanua. Mauro Dosaso is Canada". Both speakers targeted the 450-588-3439 Sunday 8 am to 12 pm deceased. Val Magbanua is out of year 2035 as the year smoking will be 514-588-3439 town. The rest are in Montreal." eradicated.

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Carlson Chan of Dannon Clothing, preparations took months before the music video was shot in Tarlac Edward sings his heartbreak for three days with director Carlo Obispo. “The concept of direk Carlo for the music video will certainly make the audience feel the emotions of the characters (played by Edward, Ballet Manila’s Abigail Oliveiro and RK Bagatsing); sobrang ganda ng kinalabasan,” Edward says. He, too, agrees that he is facing a tough competition with Vice Ganda, Juris, Sam Concepcion and Rivermaya being nominated in the same category. “I believe our edge is mine (music video) was shot by direk Carlo who is very professional with his work. It can be likened to a short film; may puso.” Besides, Puso Kong Ito is one of Edward’s favorite songs “because I feel there’s something unique about it.” Asked if he is in love right now, Edward replies, “I’m happy and in love with life.” Aside from singing, Edward is also into acting. In fact, he is also rehearsing for a musical titled Mula Sa Buwan, slated to be staged at the Ateneo de Manila University Edward Benosa’s music video for his single Puso Kong Ito is among the nominees in the Best Music Video Grounds in December. He is also category in the eighth PMPC Star Awards for Music to be held on Oct. 23 at the Novotel Hotel in Quezon collaborating with his manager City Arnold Reyes for his sophomore album.
Not just once but thrice did raining. It was not my intention to Edward Benosa experience the joy write about what I felt but the words RESTAURANT and pain of deeply falling in love in just came out so I wrote them down his search for the one truly meant at doon ko nailabas lahat ng gusto LA MAISON NEW KUM MON for him. ko sanang sabihin. I was even 6565 Côte-des-Neiges Road 5047 Henri Bourassa Est “Yes, I’ve fallen in love surprised I did it. Then after a week, (near Corner Appleton) Montréal, QC H1G 2S1 before and I really felt the pain I went again to a coffee shop and Montreal, QC Tel.: (514) 322-3133, 322-3130 whenever my relationships ended after an hour, I composed another and I was left heartbroken,” shares song, Why Didn’t You Stay. Bean Curd Seafood Soup Fish Maw Seafood Soup 1/2 Crispy Chicken Edward about his past loves. “The “Thanks to her, because if Baked Lobster with Ginger Salt and Pepper Pork Loin Seafood with Chinese first two (relationships) were not for what happened to us, I Stuffed Bean Curd with complicated — love triangle wouldn’t discover that I could be a Shrimps Broccoli (laughs). Sa una, ako ang nanalo, songwriter, so in a way it turned out Sauted Seasonal Vegetables Salt and Pepper Cuttle Fish ako ang pinili at s’yempre masarap good.” No wonder, Edward believes Steamed Rice Fried Sea Bass Fish sa pakiramdam at ‘yung isa hindi that everything — whether good or $49.95 Steamed Rice $74.95 4 person s ako, kaya masakit. Of course, I bad — happens for a reason. 4 persons won’t dare get into that kind of Indeed, his having had Bean Curd Soup Fish maw seafood soup relationship again but no regrets experienced being in a love triangle 1/2 Crispy Chicken 2 Baked Lobsters with Ginger because if not for them, hindi ako made it easy for the young Shrimp Cake with Chinese Seafood with Eggplant matututo so looking back, di ko rin balladeer to act as natural as can Broccoli in Hot Pot pinagsisihan. Kumbaga, I’ve be in the music video of his single Sweet and Sour Pork Stuffed Bean Curd with become stronger in life so I’m Puso Kong Ito which is nominated Seafood with Bean Curd in Shrimp thankful for those experiences. You in the Best Music Video category in Hot Pot Seafood with Chinese broccoli just have to learn to face the this year’s PMPC Star Awards for Salt and Pepper Squid Fried Sea Bass Fish House Fried Rice challenges and learn from them.” Music with awarding ceremonies Fried Sea Bass Fish $79.95 Special Fried Noodles $159.95 His romance with another set on Oct. 23 at the Novotel Hotel Steamed Rice 6 persons girl also fizzled out. But Edward in Cubao, Quezon City. 10 persons didn’t wallow in sadness. Instead, Edward, who bagged the FREE DELIVERY he turned his heartbreak into a Star Awards for Best New Male Minimum order of $10 514-733-6029 song. “I was able to write Paglisan Recording Artist award last year, Delivery hours: (included in his debut album) when says it was only recently when he 514-733-1067 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. the girl left me. I remember I was in learned about the new nomination. For party menu, call Kenny 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. a coffee shop that time and it was According to music video producer

www.filipinostar.org October 2016 The North American Filipino Star 15 She’s got it! To be young and successful. Can anyone ask for more? Kim Domingo shares her thoughts about being a woman on top of her game ako sa hanay nila bilang calendar girl. It’s very flattering.”

Busy schedule ahead Kim is readying herself for the spate of activities that automatically comes with Ginebra also naming her their Ganado Sa Buhay campaign ambassador. “Marami kaming naka- schedule na activities, including public appearances sa provinces. I’m preparing myself mentally and physically na (for those),” she said. These include hitting the gym thrice a week at the very least. “Nagsimula preparation ko one month before ’yung pictorial sa calendar. Aside from regular workouts, kasama na diyan ’yung diet. Actually ’yung meals ko ngayon very strict. I am made to stick to 1,200 calories a day lang and it’s really tough. Pero kasi I want to continue with it na din para prepared ako sumabak sa work. ” Kim sticks to a no-pork diet. “Oo, talagang fish, chicken, beef and veggies na lang ako.” “What’s good about the Kim Domingo regimen is that I am now more energized,” she shared. “Hindi na ako To be young and successful. Can “Tapos ang iba naman, For now, however, she will madaling mapagod o ma-stress. anyone ask for more? Kim Domingo huhusgahan ka because of the way simply do what she does best: Tsaka, siyempre, mas confident ako in shares her thoughts about being a you look – to the point na ’pag nag- Celebrate her beauty. front of the cameras.” woman on top of her game bikini ako, sasabihin masamang “Iniisip ko, bakit ko ikahihiya? After marked stints on TV via To look good enough for pin- ehemplo daw ako. Eh nagtatrabaho Bakit ko itatago? Beauty is a “Bubble Gang” and “Juan Happy Love up is something many stars aspire for. lang naman ako!” blessing.” Story,” Kim will be seen in the film, It should be said, however, that being She has learned how to deal And so far, so good. Kim has “Mang Kepweng Returns,” which is hot has its pros and cons – just ask with these things. certainly had lots of opportunities for submission to this year’s Metro Kim Domingo. “Kapag mga public come her way from the time she Manila Film Festival (MMFF). Blessed with an innocent face appearances, I make sure may entered show business just a few “May ino-offer din sakin na and a killer bod, Kim, the latest crush security. Tapos sa social media months ago. Most recently, she was bagong teleserye pero ayoko muna ng bayan, shared in an interview the naman, dedma na lang,” Kim said. even picked by popular gin brand magsalita about it masyado,” she pitfalls of looking like a goddess. Asked if she plans to change Ginebra as calendar girl for 2017, added. “May mga instances na how some people see her, the vaulting to the level of Marian Rivera With her busy schedule and nababastos ako,” she said. “Ewan ko. budding actress said, yes, as there and Anne Curtis. all, does she even have time for love? ’Yung iba parang ’di sila are other sides of her that they could “Ay, hindi naman siguro,” she “Ah, masaya ako, ’yun lang,” makapagpigil. Konting skin, konting focus on. “Ayoko isipin ng mga tao na humbly said when that was pointed she quipped, laughing.
cleavage, magte-take advantage na puro pagpapaseksi lang alam ko,” out to her. “Hindi ko kino-consider na agad. May nanghihipo, she said. “I want to show them na may ka-level ko na sila. Pero siyempre I’m nangyayakap… talent din naman ako.” very honored and proud na nasama Aljur Abrenica tests negative for drugs Kapuso actor Aljur Abrenica has voluntarily submitted himself to a drug test and results showed he was negative for all forms of narcotic. “This is to signify my support for a drug-free Philippines. I am proud to be high on life, not on drugs,” the actor said in his recent Instagram post. He also posted a screenshot of his negative drug test results. This is to signify my support for a Drug-Free Philippines. I’m proud to be high on life not on drugs. Celebrity users and pushers have become the target of the police as part of the government’s war on drugs. The Philippine National Police has included about 50 celebrities in its drug list. Recently, however, PNP chief Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa said 24 more celebrity names had been added to the drug list, including actors, televisions hosts and musicians.
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Ariel Rivera remains Derek: Hearing my son call unstoppable at 50 me dad 'broke my heart'

Derek Ramsay Interview with Boy Abunda "It broke my heart," admitted gushed. "And then we took off to actor Derek Ramsay as he recalled the Palawan, and do what Ramsays do: first time his son called him dad in an stay under the sun, jump into the interview on "Tonight With Boy ocean, do crazy things where you can Abunda" aired Tuesday evening. hurt yourself. And I was like, 'Okay, this This happened last Christmas, is my son." Ramsay shared, adding that those Austin, whom Ramsay first

‘Meron akong mga negosyo to work with. Tsaka kahit papano, may but hindi ko makita sarili ko na artistic side tayo. Meron akong mga nakaupo lang sa desk. I find negosyo but hindi ko makita sarili ko excitement exercising my artistic side.’ na nakaupo lang sa desk. I find Still looking young and excitement exercising my artistic side,” actively working, Ariel Rivera is proof he said. that age is just a number. He remains picky with roles. The singer-actor turned 50 last “I like roles that are September. He’s been in show challenging. Kapag hindi ko type, business for 26 years and by the looks hindi ko gagawin. Importante sa akin of it, the tenure extends indefinitely kung ano ’yung role ko.” especially that he’s been into healthier Thanks but no thanks to tags lifestyle for some time now. Though among seasoned “It helps na my wife is into singers and actors in the industry, Ariel that,” he said. “She’s healthy and is not waiting for anyone to pay tribute conscious with her body and na-i- to his accomplishments. He even influence niya ako.” downplays the “Kilabot ng Kolehiyala” Ariel is making a comeback of tag once given him, insisting the title sorts on GMA-7 via the upcoming belongs to Hajji Alejandro. Derek Ramsay with girlfriend model Joanne Villablanca teleserye “Hahamakin Ang Lahat” also “I like where I am. To be in this starring Kristoffer Martin, Joyce Ching, industry as long as I am, mas gusto ko moments with Austin, his child with introduced to the public in June last Thea Tolentino and Bruno Gabriel. The na ’yung tahimik na lang basta may estranged wife Mary Christine Jolly, year, is currently based in Dubai with last time Ariel did a project with the trabaho. Hindi na kailangan ng tribute were the "best" days of his whole life his mother Mary Christine. Ramsay Kapuso Network was six years ago. o tag,” Ariel said. so far. said that he wishes he could spend His arrangement with them now is on a If anything, he’d rather share more time with him. "That's probably per-show basis. his learnings to younger artists. the only thing missing in my life," he “Marami akong kaibigan sa “I think it’s part of our said. GMA. ’Yung mga AP, EP, we’re very responsibility as industry veterans, to Meanwhile, Ramsay also close friends even outside of work. mentor young ones on how to go talked about his relationship with Minsan magkasama kami kapag may about working, being professional, girlfriend, model Joanne Villablanca. free time,” he said. investing their money wisely,” said he Asked if she gets jealous of his Keep ‘em coming who also has a construction business. intimate film scenes with other women, Ariel feels so blessed with the He shared his sons are now Ramsay replied: "Before we got into opportunities coming his way that the studying in Canada. this relationship, she knew what my constant rise of younger actors “We thought of migrating line of work is and we talked about it, doesn’t bother him one bit. there. But the thing was, naawa din and said, 'I don't want to get into this “Kaunti na lang yata kami na naman ako kay Gelli (de Belen, his relationship if we are going to bring ka-edad ko to be given projects so it’s wife) kasi anong gagawin niya doon? this up again. I don't want to sound always a blessing,” he said. Magiging stagnant siya, baka iyon pa Derek with his son Austin selfish but I will guarantee you that the The singer-actor is all about maging dahilan ng paghihiwalay love that I have is only for you.'" artistry as always. namin. Our reason for our plan to "I [also] took him to watch my Ramsay is the star of the “Well, from the time I started migrate was for our kids, education, movie and he was very proud. When upcoming film, "The Escort," which naman, hindi importante sa akin ’yung more opportunities. The kids are there, the fans came up to me and ask for also stars actress Lovi Poe.
awards o ’yung pera. Sa akin, it’s studying their high school. Kami dito pictures, he'd be like, 'That's my dad, being able to work with people I want na lang, work.”
that's my dad," a beaming Ramsay www.filipinostar.org October 2016 The North American Filipino Star 17 Ai Ai delas Alas gets Papal Award ‘Ang mga kahinaan ko — ang mga nangyari sa buhay ko — ’yun ’yung nagpapalakas sa faith ko.’ hindi na ako magta-tangga, mas she shared. “Depende kung ano ang wholesome na kahit paano,” she gusto ni Lord.” added. Father Erick Santos, a good On Jiro friend of Ai Ai’s, shared, “Alam ng She is of the same mindset Roma ang lahat ng tungkol sa kanya, concerning former actor Jiro Manio, pati ang kanyang nakaraan. Hindi who has been under her wings after naman ibig sabihin nito ay tinuturing he fell prey to the lure of illegal drugs. na siya na parang pakabanal-banal. “Okay naman na siya, Kinikilala lamang nito ’yung maganda na ang mga sinasabi niya pagmamahal at pagmamalaskit na kaya nakakakita na ako ng liwanag, pinapakita niya sa simbahan. Simbolo nagbababago na ang anak ko,” she ito na sa kabila ng ating mga nagiging said, relating how Jiro has profusely kahinaan, pagkakamali, tinitignan pa acknowledged her help the last time rin ng simbahan ang ating kabutihan.” they saw each other. Brother Michael Angelo “Sabi niya, ‘Salamat Ma hindi Lobrin added, “Hindi naman ibig mo lang ako tinulungan, ni-rescue mo sabihin nito ay santa na si Ai Ai. Ito’y ako.’ Nakakatuwa na may ganoon hamon sa kanyang pagiging Katoliko, pala siyang concept. Sabi ko naman sa kanyang pananampalataya, ito’y sa kanya ‘Anak ang gusto ko lang may karampatang responsibilidad. Ito gumaling ka.’” ay hamon ng patuloy na That said, she admitted Jiro is pagpapanibago or complete change. not yet ready to leave rehab. Sana maging inspirasyon ito lalo na “Gusto niya din na doon sa mga Katolikong artista na muna siya sa loob. Siguro naisip niya nagtitiyaga at nagsisipag na sa labas maraming ding stress baka maglingkod sa Inang Simbahan.” ma-trigger uli.” “Sa totoo lang, ang mga kahinaan ko – ang mga nangyari sa MMFF plans buhay ko – ’yun ’yung nagpapalakas For now, Ai Ai is fervently Ai Ai Delas sa faith ko,” Ai Ai, a Marian devotee, praying her new film “The Mighty shared. Yaya” makes it to this year’s Metro Blessings continue to pour on Ai Ai of the Kristong Hari Church in “Ganun naman ang buhay eh, Manila Film festival (MMFF). delas Alas who will be conferred the Commonwealth Ave., Quezon City; cycle ’yan. Minsan dapang-dapa ka “Sana, para masaya,” she Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice (“For the and the Anawim Lay Missions then babangon ka ulit. Tine-test lang said. Church and the Pope”) medal on Foundation, Inc. in Montalban, Rizal. ni Lord ’yung faith mo.” “Actually hindi talaga siya recommendation of the Diocese of In an interview, Ai Ai admitted para sa MMFF, pero naurong kasi ng Novaliches headed by Bishop Antonio she was surprised learning about the Future plans naurong ’yung playdate so sabi ni Tobias. recognition. Apart from the award, Ai Ai is Mother (Lily, film producer, Regal The conferment ceremony will “Alam ko ni-nominate ako celebrating another milestone with Films) isali na rin lang.” be on Nov. 11 at the Cathedral of the pero ’di ko in-expect,” she said. boyfriend Gerald Sibayan recently s Good Shepherd, Regalado Avenue, “Nu’ng sinabi nila sa akin, umiyak graduating from college. ABOUT THE MEDAL Novaliches, Quezon City, coinciding ako. Sabi ko, ‘Lord hindi po ako “Masaya siyempre dahil ’yun * The Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice with the actress’ 51st birthday. The karapat-dapat sa award na ito pero nga another blessing din ito so, medal was established by Pope Leo Papal Award is said to be the highest tinatanggap ko po, thank you po.’” thankful talaga ako,” she noted. XIII on July 17, 1888 to commemorate honor bestowed to laity by the Pope. She plans to visit the Vatican According to Ai Ai, the his golden jubilee. The only other Pinoy entertainment in hopes of personally extending her boyfriend plans to start a business. * It was originally bestowed personality who has one is Maestro gratitude to Pope Francis. “Plano niya ring mag-coach on men and women who had aided Ryan Cayabyab from years back. Asked if the award will impact ng badminton sa isang school. and promoted the jubilee, making it a According to Bishop Tobias, her work as actress and singer, she Siyempre suporta lang naman ako sa success. the award is in recognition of Ai Ai’s said, “Hindi naman ako magbabago kanya,” she said. * Around these parts, aside “distinguished service to the church.” sobra pero siyempre pag-iisipan kong They are not planning to tie the knot from Ai Ai and Ryan, Ecclesiastical Among other charitable works, the mabuti ’yung mga gagawin ko. anytime soon. artist Willy Layug also received the actress is involved in the construction “Like siguro ’pag concert, “Siguro after two years pa,” medal.
Grace Lee balances life as entrepreneur, newscaster People see TV host Grace Lee me. We try to give full culinary but I enjoy what I do and I think that’s delivering the news and stories every experience.” the most important part. The most morning on TV5’s “Aksyon Sa About Dosirak, she said, fulfilling part for me in the restaurant Umaga.” Not many know, however, “’Yung mga students noong business is that I am able to that outside her newscasting chores, generation ng parents ko, by the time conceptualize something and share it she is busy with various businesses. they eat their lunch, naalog na siya sa with people. The satisfaction you get is Grace recently opened loob ng bags nila, so mixed na silang difficult to compare,” she said. Korean restaurant Kko Kko, which lahat. That’s Dosirak. Right now, Grace may have a full offers Korean friend chicken, Korean Dosirak culture is making a comeback schedule but she is able to keep a street food and Dosirak (Korean in Korea. What people do is they good balance. lunchbox). This is the newest addition intentionally shake their meal to “My time is allotted with to her line of concept restaurants, replicate the experience our parents specific number of hours a day and which also includes Buta Wagyu and had before.” that’s dedicated to my front of the Atelier Vivanda. Being in the restaurant camera work. You have to sacrifice “I’ve always wanted not just to business for three years now, Grace lang fun times and hanging out with share Korean food but also Korean already knows her strength and friends or doing things that I might culture through food with Filipino weaknesses. She also now has an eye people,” Grace said in an interview. spotting market trends. “This is a natural business venture for “The competition is very stiff See Page 18 Grace Lee Grace Lee

www.filipinostar.org Venus Raj October 2016 18 The North American Filipino Star many years now, Grace shared she From Page 17 Grace Lee doesn’t mind where a guy is from. Jaycee Parker and her “My parents are very open- want to be able to dedicate more minded. We’ve lived in the time with work,” Grace said. Philippines for so long na hindi na ‘real light’ She finds the restaurant uso sa pamilya namin ’yung racial business “difficult” so she really bias.” makes time for it. While Grace is not particular “It is a full-time job. You have with a guy’s racial background, she to know the ins and outs of the prefers someone not from media and business, from the tiles to the floors, politics. ceilings. So, this is a meticulous business that requires a lot of your time,” she shared. Fortunately, being in media helps in that she gets to promote her restos to followers and celebrity friends. “It comes hand in hand. I also love feeding my co-workers. I think it always works best if you’re passionate with what you do. I love the work that I do in front of camera as much as the work behind the For Jaycee Parker, first light group of people that calls itself camera, which is my restaurant was from show business when she got “lightworkers.” business,” she said. discovered 13 years ago in a Regine According to Doreen Virtue’s Tolentino dance video. She would book titled “The Lightworker’s Way,” Love life eventually join the Viva Hot Babes you are one if: She isn’t dating anyone at responsible for the hits “Bulaklak,” 1. Feel called to heal others. the moment but it’s no problem for 2. Want to resolve the world’s “Kikay” and “Basketball.” Grace. But a few years ago, Jaycee social and environmental problems. “I think the best for me is to “I don’t want this year. I think claimed seeing “the real light” (as she 3. Believe that spiritual date somebody not from my industry this year I just want to concentrate on herself put it) when she met her methods can heal any situation. and also not politics. Lahat naman spiritual mentor, Pampanga Councilor 4. Have had mystical my work. There are lots of things ng babae isa lang ang gusto – a guy Jericho Aguas. experiences, such as psychic happening. I’m keeping myself busy. who makes you happy, who loves “He taught me so many life premonitions or angelic encounters. So, I think it’s a good breather to not you. I want my private life to be principles and invited me to join him in 5. Have endured harsh life commit yourself into a relationship simple.”
his Kabbalah classes,” she said. experiences that eroded the also because there are lots of work, “Kabbalah is an ancient wisdom that knowledge of your Divine perfection. as well,” she said. reveals how the universe and life work. 6. Want to heal your own life as Being in the Philippines for “On a literal level, the word a first step in healing the world. Kabbalah means ‘to receive.’ It’s the 7. Feel compelled to write, study of how to receive fulfillment in teach, or counsel about your healing our lives. Most of us, at some point in experiences. our life, have been overcome with the 8. Feel a sense of time urgency feeling that we are not as fulfilled as we to fulfill your mission before you know could be. Paradoxically, and often, the that you are here for a higher purpose harder we strive to achieve that or even if you are unsure what it is or fulfillment, the more it eludes us. how to fulfill it. “When we speak about Jaycee emphasized that fulfillment, we don’t mean just being Kabbalah is not a religion. temporarily happy or experiencing “Jericho and I are practicing fleeting senses of well-being. We mean Catholics,” she said. “(It’s just that) connecting to the energy, and anybody from any religion having five maintaining our connection to true and out of the eight traits Doreen long-lasting fulfillment.” mentioned may be a lightworker.” According to Jaycee, he Jaycee added she wants to started studying Kabbalah “when he write a book wherein she could share was on a very dark journey in his life.” the knowledge and wisdom of being a It was then that Jericho learned about a lightworker.
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First day of practicum, October 22, 2016 at Chateau Westmount, through the initiative of Amy Manon-og, (first on the left, seated) coordinator of the workstudy At the reception desk, Arlene Manalo, a Gilmore alumni who used to volunteer in program, and supervising teachers, Terry White and Sophie Toledo, who will be the school’s activities. Thank you, Arlene, for having given your time. overseeing the weekend stage, day shift from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. We wish you all a successful experience of serving the elderly at this accredited health care facility.

Gilmore College International alumni attended the inauguration of the A souvenir of Gilmore College International thanksgiving party organized by the new headquarters, and celebration of the 26th anniversary last year. students in French - Arlene, Marie Edna, Edna, Mayette, Precy and Wimble.