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martial law declaration lead to abuses "depends" on whether ABS-CBN News government branches would ensure Posted at May 26 2017 04:03 fidelity to the Constitution and on public vigilance. 'If properly implemented, martial law declaration won't be a burden' "If President Duterte and the MANILA- While strict compliance with aforementioned government authorities the Constitution would spare the avoid the gross historical sins of Mister nation from abuses under martial law, Marcos and his agents, then our country Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno might reap the benefits of the legitimate use on Friday called on graduates of the of the provisions on Martial Law in the 1987 Ateneo de Manila University to "make Constitution," said Sereno. a stand" against the rising "culture of impunity" and "blatant threats" facing She said the 1987 Constitution in "clear and fundamental rights and freedoms. unmistakable language rejects and absolutely prohibits the particular kind of martial law that began in our country in The Chief Justice speaks to the September of 1972," in reference to the Ateneo de Manila University Class of wrongdoings under Marcos' rule. 2017, "The Atenean Facing Martial Law". Still, she urged graduates to take action against a pervading "culture, a pattern" of Speaking in graduation rites of her "apathy, rage, and despair." alma mater, Sereno for the first time publicly addressed President Rodrigo "As we face the days following President Duterte's declaration of martial law in Duterte’s declaration of martial law in Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno delivers her commencement Mindanao, it behooves us to ask what we Mindanao, citing constitutional speech at the Ateneo de Manila University. PHOTO FROM THE can do in the present, with the time that is protection against the feared repeat of SUPREME COURT PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE given to us, to ensure that the horrors of horrors the country experienced under Whether or not Duterte's martial law martial law that followed the 1972 the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos' (martial law declaration) should not by declaration over Mindanao-- declaration do not happen again," Sereno martial rule. itself unduly burden our country," Sereno, an appointee of then-President prompted by gunfights between Benigno Aquino, said. government troops and the terrorist Maute See Page 4 Chief Justice "When properly implemented, this group in Marawi City on Tuesday--would Quebec election map contested May 18, 2017 – Earlier today, Me. newspaper, and has some 20 Julius Grey filed a legal contestation members. against the Commission de la représentation électorale asking that The committee has the support of all the court put aside the Québec five local Mayors of the affected electoral map published in the Official communities, Russell Copeman, Gazette on March 2, 2017. Philippe Roy, Mitchell Brownstein, William Steinberg and Marie Cinq-Mars. The plaintiffs are a citizens’ committee Snowdon City Councillor Marvin formed to protest the map which Rotrand is the liaison between the merges Mont Royal and Outremont political level and the citizens ridings and substantially alters the committee. historic boundaries of D’Arcy McGee. The City of Côte-Saint-Luc, Town of The committee was formed last March Hampstead, Town of Mount-Royal, and 22 at a public meeting in which over the Boroughs of Côte-des- 400 residents of the affected ridings Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce and participated. The citizens argue that Outremont have all adopted motions the electoral map unfairly under opposing the electoral map. represents the political weight of Montreal, prevents effective The plaintiffs hope to have the case representation and reduces the ability heard this autumn allowing a resolution of linguistic and ethnic minorities to be of the issue well before the next heard. Quebec provincial election scheduled From left to right: for October 2018. Daniel Robert (TMR Councillor), William Steinberg (Mayor of The committee is co-chaired by Hon. Hampstead), Councilor Marvin Rotrand, Mitcehll Brownstein Source: Marvin Rotrand Marlene Jennings, a former Member of (Mayor of Cote St. Luc), Beryl Wajsman (Editor of The Suburban), Parliament, and Beryl Wajsman, the Me. Julius Grey, Hon. Marlene Jennings. editor of the Suburban, a weekly . May 2017 2 The North American Filipino Star sorts of names – “idiot,” “stupid,” “son of term? Have they considered the pulse ______,” and many other of the people in this foreign policy expletives – and, in fact, in his latest change? For example, a recent Pulse OPINION ED. tirade threatened to behead all human Asia survey showed that the countries say, “no strings attached.” Playing with fire rights activists who dare criticize his war least likely trusted by Filipinos are on drugs that has resulted in the death China and Russia, and the most Either Duterte and his officials are too The rejection of $280 million in grants of more than 7,000 drug users and trusted are the United States, Japan, naïve, or they are lying through their from the European Union last week and pushers. Australia and Great Britain. teeth each time they say that Chinese the visits of President Duterte to China and Russian aid, unlike those of the and Russia in a two-week span Although he is a self-proclaimed leftist While Duterte and Cayetano are European Union and the United States, validated what has become obvious and a longtime hater of the United calling the foreign policy shift as an have no strings attached. since the former Davao City mayor States, it is actually the concerns raised “independent foreign policy,” experts became president in July last year – by the State Department, President are calling it a “hedging strategy,” For example, China has offered a that the country is taking a 180-degree Obama, the United Nations and the which a scholar has defined as “an $500-million soft loan for the military, turn in its foreign policy. European Union on his war on drugs insurance-seeking behavior under but the funds, as emphasized by that triggered and fortified his policy of high-stakes and high-uncertainty Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, distancing the country from the Western situations, where a sovereign actor would be used to purchase arms from allies and embracing his newfound pursues a bundle of opposite and China, not from any other country. Of friends China and Russia, which have deliberately ambiguous policies vis-à- course, any military aid from Russia not criticized his deadly drug war nor his vis competing powers to prepare a would also have to be used to purchase disdain for the rule of law and human fallback position should weapons from Russia. In the same rights. After all, these two countries circumstances change.” manner, the grants and loans pledged have totalitarian governments that by China for infrastructure projects respect neither the rule of law or human This explains why the Duterte would have certain conditions, such as rights. It’s a foreign policy Duterte and administration continues to hold the inclusion of some Chinese Cayetano conveniently call “an Balikatan exercises with the US, to contractors and suppliers. independent foreign policy.” insist that the Mutual Defense Treaty and EDCA remain in force, while But these are just the economic But we all know that these two regional agreeing to hold joint military conditions of the grants. The more Duterte, his spokesmen, and newly powers wouldn’t give without getting exercises with both China and Russia, telling and critical conditions are those confirmed Foreign Secretary Alan Peter much, much more in return. For and while playing footsies with that pertain to what former Social Cayetano describe these recent example, China has been raping America’s adversaries. Economic Planning Secretary Solita developments as the pursuit of an Philippine sovereignty in the South Monsod as the “policy “independent foreign policy.” China Sea but since it is offering money The objective of this approach, conditionalities”—good governance, that is hard to refuse, Duterte has opted according to an analyst at the National anti-corruption and the rule of law. Most “We will not accept aid from any to spread the country’s legs and to Defense College of the Philippines, is of these conditions are imposed by country if there are strings attached, if enjoy the rape. to “acquire as many returns from donor countries from the West, such as there are conditions, because we are different powers as possible` while the United States and European an independent nation, and we have an We do not question the President’s simultaneously seeking to offset countries. independent foreign policy,” Cayetano sincerity in his desire to accelerate longer-term risks.” explained an earlier announcement by economic growth through infrastructure For example, foreign aids granted by Malacanang that the Philippines would projects that China had pledged to Evidently, Duterte is trying to play the the US-based Millennium Challenge not accept grants from the EU “that finance, but has the Cabinet studied world’s major powers, hoping to gain Corporation are monitored to ensure may allow it to interfere with internal deeply and thoroughly the impact of the as much economic returns as the that there is no corruption involved, and policies of the Philippines.” turnaround in foreign policy in the long country could possibly get from them. that there is a policy of good governance, the rule of law and respect And yet, a few days earlier, Duterte for human rights in the country proudly announced that he has receiving aid. The same is true with received over $1 billion in pledges of grants and loans from World Bank, IMF, official development aid from China Japan ODA, and, of course, the where he had just attended the One European Union. Belt, One Road Summit along with 30 other heads of state. Both Duterte and This, obviously, is the part that the Cayetano insist the China aid and CACATHOLICATHOLICTHOLIC CCHARISMACHARISMATICATICTIC PRAPRAYERAYERYER COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY Duterte administration resents and the grants had no conditionalities, in other reason it cites for rejecting the EU aid – FAITHFAITH LOVE UNITY words, “no strings attached.” what Presidential Spokeman Ernesto Abella calls “interfering with the The next day after rejecting the EU aid, Where Jesus Christ Is Lord country’s internal affairs.” Duterte flew to Russia, another newfound friend, where he expects to The rule of law and respect for human get hundreds of million dollars more in rights are two phrases that create a 4415-A VanVan HorneHorne Avenue,Avenue, aid, including financial assistance that Montreal,Montreal, QC H3S 1S2 hurtful sting to Duterte’s ears. He has would help modernize the Philippine Tel.:Tel.: 514-344-1689 called critics of his deadly drug war all military. 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Amin Philippine EEZ in the West Philippine Nations Charter recognizes the right of receiving grants from the European mga Ming-Ming Dynasty pa. (Ours Sea, is a gross violation of the United states to mutual self-defense against Union, which by the way is the date back to the Ming dynasty).” Nations Charter, UNCLOS, and the armed aggression. The Philippines can Philippines’ fourth largest trading Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in ally with the United States because the partner, as long as they do not interfere Xi, according to Duterte, said, “Well if Southeast Asia to which China and the United States does not claim the West with the country’s internal affairs, you force this, we’ll be forced to tell you Philippines are parties. As a nation that Philippine Sea or any Philippine meaning the EU should shut up with its the truth.” under its Constitution has renounced territory. The Philippines cannot ally criticism of Duterte’s deadly drug war, war as an instrument of national policy, with China because China wants to disrespect for the rule of law and He asked what’s the truth and Xi the Philippines’ recourse is to bring grab for itself the West Philippine Sea disregard for human rights. answered, “We will go to war. We will China’s threat of war to another and the Spratlys. As long as China fight you.” UNCLOS arbitral tribunal, to secure an threatens the Philippines with war over In his desire to squeeze the maximum order directing China to comply with the West Philippine Sea, the financial benefits from these major In a statement, Carpio said: “The the ruling of the UNCLOS arbitral Philippines can never lower its guard in powers, the country could get caught threat of China to go to war against the tribunal that declared the Reed Bank its dealings with China. in a situation it would have no control Philippines if the Philippines extracts part of Philippine EEZ. The Philippines over. For example, in exchange for $1- oil and gas in the Reed Bank, or in any can also ask for damages for every day “Among all the countries in the world, billion pledges from China, Duterte has area within Philippine EEZ in the West of delay that the Philippines is only China has threatened the virtually abandoned the country’s Philippine Sea, is a gross violation of prevented by China from exploiting Philippines with war over Philippine legitimate claim to the disputed islands the United Nations Charter, UNCLOS, Philippine EEZ. EEZ in the West Philippines Sea. The in the South China Sea, a claim legally and the Treaty of Amity and other claimant states in the Spratlys – validated by an Internal Arbitrarial Cooperation in Southeast Asia to “The Philippines can also bring China’s Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei – recognize Court ruling. A few years from now, which China and the Philippines are threat to go to war against the Philippine EEZ, including Reed Bank, with Chinese military bases fortified on parties.” Philippines before the United Nations in the West Philippine Sea. The only these islets, with the country becoming General Assembly by sponsoring a dispute of the Philippines with Vietnam fully dependent on Chinese alms, and Carpio said the Philippines can go to resolution condemning China’s threat and Malaysia is on high-tide elevation with ties with the US irreversibly cut off, the arbitral tribunal of the U.N of war against the Philippines and rocks and their 12 nautical mile it would be even more difficult for the Commission on the Law of the Sea to demanding that China comply with the territorial seas in the Spratlys, which Philippines to defend its sovereignty. secure an order directing China to ruling of the UNCLOS arbitral tribunal. are more than 100 nautical miles from comply with the ruling of the UNCLOS China has no veto in the General Reed Bank. Vietnam and Malaysia are Playing the major powers is like arbitral tribunal that declared the Reed Assembly. certainly not claiming the Reed Bank. playing with fire; it can burn you in the Bank part of Philippine EEZ. The The Philippines has no dispute with end. Philippines can also ask for damages “The Philippine Constitution mandates Brunei. for every day of delay that the that the “State shall protect the nation’s ([email protected]) Philippines is prevented by China from marine wealth in its xxx exclusive “Reed Bank is vital to Philippine exploiting Philippine EEZ. “ economic zone.” Since the Philippines national interest. It is the only has renounced war as an instrument of replacement for Malampaya, which Another recourse, Carpio said, is for national policy, the President has the supplies 40 percent of the energy Duterte’s macho the Philippines to bring China’s threat constitutional duty to use all legal requirement of Luzon. Malampaya will before the United Nations General means under international law to run out of gas in less than 10 years. ego is pricked for Assembly “by sponsoring a resolution protect Philippine EEZ. In the face of Unless the Philippines develops Reed condemning China’s threat of war China’s open threat of war to seize Bank, Luzon will suffer 10 to 12 hours being seen as against the Philippines and demanding Philippine EEZ in the West Philippine of brownouts daily 10 years from now. that China comply with the ruling of the Sea, an area larger than the total land This will devastate the Philippine softie to China UNCLOS arbitral tribunal.” area of the Philippines, the President economy. May 23, 2017 | Opinion cannot simply do nothing, or worse China is one of the Big Five of the U.N acquiesce to China’s action, for “China’s threat of war against the By Ellen T. Tordesillas Security Council with power of veto but inaction is the opposite of protecting Philippines over the West Philippine ABS-CBN News at the General Assembly, China has no Philippine EEZ. Sea reveals the aggressive design of veto, Carpio stressed.. China against the Philippines. No less In his speech at the 33rd National “Under international law, acquiescence than Chinese President Xi Jingping Convention of the Philippine Coast is the inaction of a state in the face of has delivered the threat personally to Guard Auxiliary in Lining, Davao city threat to its rights under circumstances Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. last Friday, the President singled out calling for objection to the threat to its This extremely troubling development Senior Associate Justice Antonio T. rights. Acquiescence means the calls for all Filipinos to unite to defend Carpio and former Foreign Secretary Philippines will lose forever its EEZ in the West Philippine Sea in accordance Albert del Rosario (whom he mistakenly the West Philippine Sea to China. with the Constitution, international law referred to as Ramon del Rosario), who and UNCLOS.” have publicly expressed their misgvings “China’s blatant threat of war against for the decision of Duterte to set aside the Philippines demands that the Advertise in the the decision of Arbitral Court nullifying Philippines strengthens its defenses North American Pres.Duterte shaking hands with China’s nine-dashline map which and alliances. In particular, the Filipino Star covers almost 80 percent of the China’s President Xi Jingping Philippines must strengthen its alliance disputed South China Sea and Following is Justice Carpio’s statement with the United States, the only country Call 514-485-7861 encroaches on Philippine exclusive in full on China’s threat to go to war with whom the Philippines has a economic zone (EEZ) and declaring with the Philippines. illegal China’s man-made islands on the features it occupies. “The United Nations Charter outlaws the use or threat of force to settle He said: “I’ve been all around Asia, disputes between states. In the West particularly about the ASEAN countries Philippine Sea dispute, an arbitral and China. At huwag ho kayong tribunal created under the United maniwala na, for example, Ramon Del Nations Convention on the Law of the Rosario and itong si Justice Carpio na Sea (UNCLOS), to which China is a mahina ang dating ko, na hindi ko party, has already ruled with finality ginawa iyong arbitral award as a that the Reed Bank is within the Need Filipino professional driver with class 1 permit to drive a leverage.” Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the damper truck and truck with trailer, Work is in Montreal Area Philippines and only the Philippines about 70 km distance, preferably with experience if possible. Duterte related that in the presence of can exploit the natural resources within National Security Adviser Hermogenes Philippine EEZ. Asphalt Plant in Montreal-East - Work involves Carrying crush Esperon and Defense Secretary Delfin stones from quarries....Long hours with good salaries. Lorenzana, he reminded Xi about the “The threat of China to go to war Contact # 514 994 9019 (LEO) ruling of the Arbitral Court. against the Philippines if the Philippines extracts oil and gas in the

www.filipinostar.org 4 May 2017 justice and democracy she had Ateneans. And to make a stand you killings as he explained that police only From Page 1 Chief Justice originally prepared for event, given must act. More than merely ruminating defended themselves in cases where recent developments. on the idea of justice, I call on each of drug suspects ended up dead in police said in her commencement address Her remarks also made an indirect you to confront the common injustices operations. Friday morning. reference to the killings resulting from of our society and seek to address the Duterte administration's war on them. I urge you to speak out with truth He also told the world body that there "Given the present day, when the drugs. even against the overwhelming tide of was no new wave of killings, saying possibility of history repeating itself popular opinion and reach out to the there was a low of 11,000 and a high of looms imminent, no cause requires "...[T]oday, people’s fundamental oppressed and disenfranchised," she 16,000 killings annually under the your commitment as much as the human rights and freedoms, the core of said. Aquino administration. cause of human rights, justice, and our democracy, face grave and blatant democracy, themes you have aptly threats. The culture of impunity is on The chief magistrate further urged the Comparably, he said there were 2,692 chosen," said Sereno. the rise. People are pressured to favor graduates to "give your all to protect deaths from presumed legitimate anti- the easy choice over the right choice: our nation and our people." drug police operations and 9,432 The Chief Justice, who finished her expediency over due process; Earlier this month, Foreign Affairs homicide cases in the first 9 months of economics degree at the Ateneo in convenient labeling over fairness; the Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano the Duterte administration. -- With a 1980 when the country was under the unlawful termination of human life over defended the administration's war on report from Ina Reformina, ABS-CBN Marcos dictatorship, discarded a "more rehabilitation," said Sereno. drugs before the United Nations, News lighthearted and general" speech on "You need to make a stand, dear denying the spate of extrajudicial

elephants, burdening host countries infrastructure, China should be our case there is so much to loose if we Who do we believe? with unsustainable debt burdens.” promoting greater openness in will find out one day that our debt to economies along the route.” China is so big that we will be May 23, 2017 | Opinion “Strategists might rationalize these compelled under China’s conditions “Most of all, China needs to treat the especially in our sovereign territories. By Erick San Jua n losses as the price for support and stability along China’s periphery. But Belt and Road with care and a clear- the costs may not be so easy to ey ed appreciation of risk. That will Even DLSU Professor Richard Heydarian warned of getting loans from sustain. Fitch Ratings has already likely result in fewer, less high-profile China. Forbes.com also warned that warned of the risk to banks’ balance projects. But they—and China—will be the projected Philippine debt of $167 sheets as loans sour. Exporting China’s the stronger for it.” investment-heavy development model billion to help finance ambitious programs under Dutertenomics could will also ease pressure on inefficient Some pundits also fear the debt trap baloon to $452 billion in 10 years and state-owned enterprises to reform and that developing countries may fall into slash overcapacity. And with China in order to go with the flow of building See Page 13 Who do we believe blocking capital outflows and holding huge projects in the process. Like in onto reserves in order to bolster the Tightening the Belt on a Bumpy Road? yuan, there’s simply less money to Who do we believe? waste on bad projects.

The recently concluded Belt and Road Nor is there any reason to think that Forum as initiated by and held in building more roads and pipelines will Beijing, China promised a lot to boost in itself achieve China’s larger stated economies of countries included in the goals: to promote economic growth and modern silk road. But many economic hence political stability. Pouring money and political analysts believe that in the into development projects could just as long run it is China that will benefit the easily encourage graft in countries most in such a huge endeavor. along the route, fuel anti-Chinese fervor and encourage sabotage Billions of dollars in infrastructure will attacks. China’s historic preference for reportedly be given as soft loans under dealing with authoritarian the guise of soft power op to gain governments—and raising few confidence among leaders from Europe questions about their governance—can to Africa and Asia. The much needed breed resentment among ordinary materials for infrastructure are already citizens, risking future problems. in excess capacity of construction materials from China. Projects outside China’s experience with the Asian China are very much needed for these Infrastructure Investment Bank, one of materials and investing on the Belt and the main Belt-and-Road funders, is Road initiative will favor China’s goods instructive. The institution’s flashy to reach the countries in the silk road. launch in 2014 inspired fears that Chinese leaders were seeking to Although reality check, problems may overturn the global financial order. arise in the modern silk road. Unlike These fears were misplaced. Run by a before, everything was smooth sailing cadre of international professionals and so to speak. But now several factors adhering to high standards, the AIIB is, have to be considered like terrorism according to one estimate, unlikely to plus the age-old piracy and of course lend much more than $2 billion geopolitical aspect as what is annually for its first five years. That will happening in the East and South China limit its influence, but also its losses. Sea. China needs to apply the same rigor Some other points have to be to Belt-and-Road projects, which considered as what was pointed out by should be scrutinized not only for their Bloomberg’s editorial – “The risk, for headline numbers but their long-term China no less than participating viability. Lenders need to be countries, is that vaulting ambitions transparent about financing terms and could doom the project’s chances of considerate of borrowers’ ability to success. What’s held back repay. Project officers should consult infrastructure development in Asia isn’t with local farmers, merchants and so much a lack of funding but a dearth NGOs, not just bureaucrats, or worse, of viable projects. Inevitably, as it has corrupt leaders; environmental within China, politically motivated concerns should be aired and lending will produce more white addressed. And along with www.filipinostar.org May 2017 The North American Filipino Star 5 LOCAL EMPLOYMENT OFFICES CLOSING: Coalition Montreal In CÔTE-DES-NEIGES REFUSES TO BE THE NEXT VICTIM Montréal, May 25th 2017 – Community populous neighbourhoods in Montreal, Congress June 8, 2017 groups in the Montreal neighbourhood but also a neighbourhood where over Communique: Immediate Release - Council to advance pragmatic solutions of Côte-des-Neiges and the Syndicat 40% of it the residents live below the May 12, 2017 to Montreal's problems and wish to de la fonction publique du Québec poverty line. People born outside of Source: Marvin Rotrand reduce the influence of political parties. (SFPQ) joined voices today to Canada account for the majority of the The model of a less parliamentary, less denounce the closing of the Côte-des- people in Côte-des-Neiges. Marvin Rotrand, Interim Leader of conflictual, City Council inspires these Neiges Local Employment Office Coalition Montreal, today alerted the members. (CLE.) They have many barriers to accessing public that the municipal party will hold “A few days ago we learned that the government services and benefits, and its Congress on June 8 at the Coalition Montreal has spent much of CLE Côte-des-Neiges will close and it’s not by closing our employment and Intercultural Centre, 6767 Cote des the 2013-2017 Council mandate that the 25 agents working there will be welfare office that these problems will Neiges. promoting economic development transferred to other employment be resolved!” denounced Pierre- dossiers, particularly improvements to offices. About 3,500 people use the Antoine Baril, of the Corporation de Members will be asked to decide Montreal airport, public health CLE Côte-des-Neiges each year. développement communautaire de whether the party should contest the initiatives and in particular assuring a These people will be transferred to CLE Côte-des-Neiges, an umbrella group of 2017 municipal election. If they decide fuller role for visible minorities in St-Laurent, a 30 minute walk or 20 51 neighbourhood organisations. do so, there will be a discussion as to municipal life. minute trip on public transit from the how to elect candidates under the current employment office” said Jean- The decision to close the CLE Côte- Coalition banner. "One of our key themes is addressing François Sylvestre, president of the des-Neiges seems illogical to the the under representation of visible and Montréal-Laval SFPQ. representatives of the community Coalition Montreal was formed by ethnic minorities on the City Council groups working with vulnerable Marcel Cote in 2013 obtaining 13% of and in the civil service," says Rotrand. The regional administration of the populations. Nathalie Rech of Project the vote and electing 6 Councillors. The "The situation remains unacceptable in Ministère du travail, de l’emploi et de la Genesis added that “the Regional party program puts forward several big a city where visible minorities alone solidarité sociale (MTESS) has decided direction of Montreal is systematically ideas but Coalition has no party line comprise 32% of the population not to renew the lease of the CLE Côte- closing employment offices, including and all votes are free votes. according to the census." des-Neiges. Another smaller office will the Fleury, Rivière-des-Prairies, Ville- open in the neighbourhood to house Émard, Crémazie offices as well as one “I recognize that some members feel One of Coalition's main bases of Services Quebec, where 4 agents will of the offices in Rosemont. Just two Coalition was created only for the support is the Borough of Cote des be employed to give information to the years ago they closed the CLE in 2013-2017 mandate,” says Rotrand. Neiges - Notre Dame de Grace. public about a panoply of government Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. The Minister “They will make their case at the services. Current assistance offered in tells us that he wants people in difficulty Congress." - 30 - Services Québec offices consists to have individual accompaniment, but mostly of distributing pamphlets. When here he is adding barriers to their Rotrand indicates that other members info: Marvin Rotrand 514 774 1073 people have questions or specific attempts to get assistance. It doesn’t believe there is room between Equipe needs they are directed to make any sense!” Coderre and Projet Montreal governmental telephone services. particularly for a grouping that is less “Without any money, it’s impossible to partisan. “Must we remind the Minister that Côte- des-Neiges is not only one of the most See Page 7 Local Employment These members, he says, want City

INDEPENDENCE DAY GREETINGS INVITATION TO SUPPORT MY MONTREAL - MANILA MOTION

Dear Friend,

This June 12 will mark the 119th anniversary of Philippine Independence. I offer my congratulations and invite the community to join us at the FAMAS flag raising that day at 9 AM and at the celebration parade and party June 17 at MacKenzie King Park hosted by the Canadian Council of Filipino Associations of Quebec.

In 2004 and 2005 Manila Mayor Lito Atienza and I succeeded in having reciprocal motions of friendship adopted by our Councils. I have since met at Manila City Hall with Mayor Joseph Estrada and Vice-Mayor Isko Moreno and am pleased to note that on February 16 Manila voted to renew our friendship.

My motion to have Montreal do the same is in front of the Côte-des-Neiges - Notre-Dame-de-Grace Borough Council on June 5. Come support the rapid adoption of my motion! The meeting will be held at the NDG Cultural Center, 6400 Monkland.

For more information: 514-872-4863 Marvin Rotrand City Councilor, Snowdon

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Filipino Couture stuns at Cannes Jaws dropped at the sight of Resty Lagare dresses Aishwarya Rai Bachchan GNTM 2017 finalists wearing Michael Cinco’s dazzling creation featuring an The twelfth season of eye-catching voluminous skirt Germany's Next Top Model and meticulous embroidery and concluded with the top two beading. The majestic icy-blue remaining finalists wearing fully off-the-shoulder gown from beaded black gown by Kuwait- Cinco’s Versailles inspired based haute couture icon Resty collection caught the attention Lagare. A critically acclaimed of various international media Filipino designer, Lagare owns with Vogue India calling it "one the biggest haute couture shop of the biggest, most dramatic in Kuwait and has participated looks we saw on the red carpet in various prestigious fashion this year". The dress elicited shows across the US such as such a response it became the New York, Los Angeles and most talked and shared image Phoenix. on social media regarding the recent Festival de Cannes.

Gala Zumbathon on June 25th at 7pm in Ruby Foo Hotel. Fundraiser for Conquer Ride to Cancer benefitting the Jewish Hospital. Donation: $30 (Hors d’oeuvres, light refreshments)

www.filipinostar.org May 2017 The North American Filipino Star 7 komunidad. Nakatatawa dahil marami akong kilala na naging director ng SINO ANG TATAKBONG FAMAS pero hindi alam ang kanilang PRESIDENTE NG FAMAS? Tagalog Seksyon trabaho at hindi man lamang nakita o nabasa ang konstitusyon. Ito ang Marami na ang nagtatanong kung sinu- tinatawag na “bible” ng asosasyon. sino ang tatakbo sa pagka-presidente Nangyayari iyon dahil karamihan sa ng FAMAS. Si Cesar Manuel ay noon kanila ay pinipilit lamang ng kanilang ko pa nakausap ko at siguradong mga kumpare, kumare at mga kaibigan tatakbo. “May katulong na ako sa Opinyon/Komentaryo upang kumandidato. Pagkatapos restaurant at malapit lamang ang nilang manalo, hindi na sila nakikita sa FAMAS centre dito kaya madali akong FAMAS centre. Ang isang dahilan din makatakbo roon kung kinakailangan,” ni Willie Quiambao kung bakit kailangan munang maging sabi niya. May mga nagtatanong kasi director ng FAMAS bago makatakbo ng kung paano niya magagampanan ang pagka-presidente ay dahil tradisyon kaniyang tungkulin kung manalo siya. MAY DISCSRIMINASYON PA accountability for the victims of daw ito ng asosasyon. Paano kung Si Mercy Sia ay nagpahayag din noong RIN SA QUEBEC Duterte’s drug war, rather than roll out alam natin na walang kakayahan ang isang taon pa na may balak siyang the red carpet for the state’s visits of its isang director, puede siyang tumakbo tumakbo sa pagkapresidente. Ang Sa nakaraang buwan isyu ng Gazette, mastermind ,” said Phelin Kine, director ng pagka-presidente at manalo dahil nakatatawa namang balita ay tatakbo si isinulat na sa survey na ginawa ng of Human Rights Watch’s Asia dividion. maraming kaibigan. Paano rin kung James de la Paz at Julie Parado sa Mainstreet poll, 59 per cent ang Sinabi naman ni John Sifton, “It says to may isang gustong tumakbo sa pagka- pagkapresidente at bise-presidente sa naniniwalang may matinding racial the world that illegal violence is presidente na may potensyal na isang team. Paano mangyayari iyon diskriminasyon pa rin sa Quebec. legitimate and that rule of law and maging mahusay pero hindi pa naging dahil parang tubig at langis na hindi Ang survey ay may kaugnayan sa human rights are ignored.” director? Maliit pa lamang ang puedeng pagsamahin ang dalawa? nangyaring pamamaril sa Quebec komunidad natin noon. Ngayon ay Ang maaaring totoo ay kung tatakbo si kamakailan. Anim na tao ang namatay Nakasisira ang droga sa kinabukasan malaki na at iba na ang Julie, itatapat ni James ang isang at 19 ang nasaktan. Libu-libong tao ang at buhay ng tao. Hanga ako sa pangangailangan natin. Ang lahat ay kandidatong galing sa Knights of Rizal. nakiramay sa mga biktima, kamag- ginagawang pagsugpo ni Duterte sa nagbabago. Ang seguridad ng Pope na Pero baka magulat ang mga tao kung anak at sa komunidad ng Muslim. mga gumagamit at nagbebenta ng dati ay mahigpit ay maluwag na ngayon tumakbo si ...Bert Abiera. “Wala Tumanggap naman ng banta ang droga pero hindi ako sang-ayon sa dahil niyang ipamalas na malapit siya namang age limit,” sabi ni Bert. Centre for prevention for racial ginagawa niyang pamamaraan na sa mga tao. Si Donald Trump ay naging NABALI RIN ANG PAKPAK NI Radicalization Leading to Violence in extra judicial killings. Paano kung presidente kahit hindi pa humawak ng CUSIPAG Montreal.Sinabi ni Haroun Bouazzi, napagkamalan lamang ang isang tao? anumang posisyon sa pamahalaan. pangulo ng AMAL Quebec, na ang Paano kung biktima lamang siya ng Sa press release na ipinalabas ng nangyari ay maging dahilan sana pagmamalabis ng mga pulis at Bakit tayo nakagapos at hindi kumalas Ottawa ay nakasulat na maaari nang upang mamulat ang mga mata ng sundalo? Condemned without trial ang sa lumang tradisyon? Kung minsan, sabihing tapos na ang demandang politiko at publiko sa nangyayaring nangyayari. binabago ang FAMAS constitution kung inihain ni Senator Tobias Enverga racial discrimination sa Quebec. Sinabi makatutulong lamang sa panalo ng laban sa Balita Media, sa may ari nito rin ni Bouazzi na ang isang paraan Nadarama ko na naggagamitan kandidato pero hindi sa pag-unlad ng na si Tess Cusipag at sa manunulat na upang masugpo ang racism ay ang lamang si Trump at Duterte. Kailangan komunidad. si Romy Marquez. Isinulat nila na paglulunsad ng Council to fight racism. ni Trump ang kakampi sa gulong kasangkot sa fraud si Senator Enverga. Ginawa ito noong isang taon at ibinalita nangyayari sa North Korea kaya pinuri ANG ARAW NG KALAYAAN AY Hindi nila mapatunayan ang paratang sa Toronto ang tatlong taon balak na niya ang extra judicial killings ni GAGAWIN SA JUNE 17 na ito kaya nahatulang silang sugpuin ang racial discrimination. Isa Duterte. At gusto naman ni Duterte na magbayad ng $340,000 kay Senator ako sa mga naniniwala na may racial ipakita sa buong mundo na kaibigan Gagawin ang Independence Day sa Enverga. Nag-appeal sila pero discrimination sa Quebec bagamat niya si Trump pagkatapos murahin si June 17, Sabado. Iyong araw na iyon ibinasura lamang ng judge ito at sa hindi kasing tindi sa ibang lugar tulad Barack Obama ng Son of a whore. ang pinakamalapit sa weekend na halip ay dinagdagan pa ng $16,000 ang ng Amerika. Sa akin, ang isang Marami ang naghihintay kung ano ang ibinigay ng city sa Council of Canadian- kanilang babayaran. mabisang paraan upang masugpo ito mangyayari kung magkita sina Trump Filipino Associations of Queec. May ay matutuhan nating tanggapin at at Duterte. Hinihintay din ito ng mga mga politico na makikipagdiwang sa Saang bahagi man ng mundo ay may yakapin ang ating kapwa anumang reporter. atin. Isang malaking karangalan sa atin Cusipag at Marquez na gumugulo sa kulay o relihiyon mayroon siya. Subalit iyon dahil kinikilala nila tayo rito. Ang komunidad. Sa Pilipinas ay may Riding ngayon pa lamang, ituro na natin ito sa ANG FAMAS CONSTITUTION parada ay gagawin din. May mga local in tandem (mga bagong salitang mga bata. AY DAPAT BAGUHIN NANG talents at folk dancers mula sa ibang ginagamit sa krimen na ginagawa NAAAYON SA PAGBABAGO NG cultural groups tulad ng Japan, Chile, kadalasan ng dalawa o higit na tao), sa ANG PAG-ANYAYA NI TRUMP PANAHON Russia at iba pa. Sa mga iba pang Canada naman ay may Writing in KAY DUTERTE NA MAMASYAL Pilipino na gustong ipakita ang kanilang tandem (mga salitang ginagamit ko sa SA AMERIKA Tuwing halalan ng FAMAS ay natatagong talento tulad ng pagkanta, mga manunulat na naninira sa ibang naitatanong ko sa kinauukulan kung pagsayaw, pagtugtog ng instrumento, tao). Sabi ng isang nakatira sa Ontaro, Hindi pa opisyal na tinatanggap ng bakit kailangan munang maglingkod tawagan lamang sina Gerry Danzil, “Dati ay tahimik at nagkakaisa kami Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ang bilang direktor ang isang kandidato ng (514) 651-4288, James de la Paz, rito. Simula nang dumating si Cusipag paganyaya ni Donald Trump na pagka-presidente ng FAMAS. (514) 577-7787, Dario Boco (514) 995- at Marquez, nagkagulo na.” Hindi alam mamasyal sa Amerika ay nagkaroon na Dalawang sagot na walang katuturan 7612, Cherry Palmos, (438) 935-9568. nina Cusipag at Marquez na ang nang malaking isyu. ang aking natanggap. Ang una ay Sila rin ang tawagin sa pagmamalabis nila ay may katapusan. upang malaman daw ng kandidato pagpapareserba ng tents. Ang katapusang iyon ay ngayon na. “Countries with bilateral ties in the kung ano ang FAMAS at ano ang Magkita-kita tayong lahat sa JUNE 17. Philippines have an obligation to urge ginagawa ng asosasyong ito para sa Council of Canadian- welfare agent, which is the supposed Corporation de développement Filipino Associations of From Page 5 Local Employment intention of Minister Blais with the communautaire de Côte-des-Neiges Quebec take the bus or metro to get to the CLE. future Objectif Emploi programme. Projet Genèse May 13 to Dc. 23 - Basic It’s a major obstacle to welfare benefits, They have called on him directly, and MultiCaf Cafétéria Communautaire computer classes started are now calling on him publicly to Pastorale sociale Côte-des-Neiges benefits that are often the only thing May 13 but continue until keeping someone from ending up on rescind this decision to close CLE Femmes du monde à Côte-des-Neiges the street” declared Yann Tremblay- Côte-des-Neiges. Dec. 23. Classes at 6767 Marcotte of the Front commun des - 30 – Information : Cote des Neiges. personnes assistées sociales du Source : Nathalie Rech, Projet Genèse 514- June 10 - CPR session, Québec. Coalition pour l’accessibilité aux 738-2036 poste 402 cell : 438-883- 12:30 noon to 4:30 p.m, services dans les CLE (CASC) 2585 For all of the people present today, the Front commun des personnes Jean-François Sylvestre, Syndicat de 6767 Cote des Neiges closing of another welfare office is at assistées sociales du Québec la Fonction Publique du Québec cell : Gerry Gonzales (514) odds with the organisation necessary (FCPASQ) 514-774-4616 813-3784, Alona Amano, for each person to have an individual Syndicat de la fonction publique et (514) 806-0559 meeting and accompaniment by their parapublique du Québec région Montréal-Laval (SFPQ) www.filipinostar.org May 2017 8 The North American Filipino Star to light. When shooting video, the general The camera manufacturers named above rule is that the denominator of the shutter all manufacture their own lenses however, speed should be double the frame rate. Sigma makes lenses to be lower-cost Ask the This means that if you are shooting at 30 alternatives for Nikon and Canon fps, you will want your lens to be 1/60th of cameras, and then some. For example, Video Guy a second. This refers to the amount of Sigma makes an 18-200mm zoom lens time that each individual frame is exposed for Canon, Nikon, PENTAX and Sony, as to the light. For special effects, you can well as their own Sigma cameras. Technological Tidbits always change your shutter speed, but be Additionally, German lens manufacturer sure to change your aperture accordingly; Carl Zeiss, one of the best lens makers in by slower shutter speeds, which let in more the world, makes all of Sony's high-end light, require a smaller aperture to lenses. Since most Sony and Konica balance the light. Toying around with your Minolta lenses use the same mounting Al Abdon settings before you shoot will teach you system, chances are good that there is a how to get the desired effects. Carl Zeiss lens for your Minolta. Manual Focus Versus Auto Obviously, you should always check to Focus make sure that a lens will fit your camera DSLR (DIGITAL SNGLE LENS Just a few years ago, manual focus lenses body but you also need to check that a on consumer cameras were particularly lens will work properly on your camera. REFLECT) BUYING GUIDE4 rare. As auto focus lenses became faster Just because it fits, doesn't mean that it and more precise thanks to digital works. For instance, a Canon 1D with a By Camera Lens Association of Canada technology, photographers were full-frame sensor uses an EF mount. A If you are being very budget conscious, dropping the manual focus lenses in wide angle lens with an EF-S mount won't Is there really anything more enjoyable you may be thinking that you should just droves. However, the genesis of the DSLR work on this camera because the sensor than making videos? If you're like a lot of stick with wide-angle lenses and merely halted the death knell for MF lenses and is too big. EF-S mounts will work on our readers, then you already know the adjust the camera location for tight shots. now they have begun to flourish. Why? Canon Rebels, due to their crop sensors. answer. However, that may still cause problems for Because of videographers, who prefer the There are adapters available for many Let's face it, one of the greatest inventions your production, as telephoto lenses have more precise focusing abilities of the lens types to fit your camera, but check to hit this industry since VHS is the advent a great number of advantages to them as manual lenses, as well as the ability to into how they fit. An auto-focus setting, for of the DSLR camera. Digital technology well. Filling a frame on a closeup using a change the focal point of the image. instance, might not work with an adapter has truly brought the power of Hollywood wide-angle lens can be very problematic, Although there is a learning curve to and you will need to work the mechanism to the people. Did you write the next especially if your subject is already manually operating a lens, many manually. Citizen Kane and hope to film it yourself? conscientious about their nose. The wider videographers are finding that it is worth Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Now you no longer need to rent a 35mm lens causes the nose and face to look the effort. lenses on your camera, as the computer camera and pay a fortune for a few wider. It is for this reason that many systems in the camera, are designed to hundred feet of leftover film. For a few professional portrait photographers use Brands properly communicate with the parts in thousand dollars, you can own your own telephoto lenses in their line of work (food So, who are the players in the DSLR the lens. However, most high-end lenses hi-def video camera - or rent one for product photographers use them for the game? Would you be surprised one bit to (such as a Carl Zeiss for your Canon 5D) significantly less. Also, unlike equivalently same reason). learn that the big boys are Canon and have been tested, designed and priced prosumer camcorders, you now In videography, zoom lenses are usually Nikon? You can expect that the big approved to work with the cameras listed have your choice of lenses! your best bet because, unlike still players in still cameras would make the by the camera manufacturer's suggested Are you looking to get that film shoots that photography, a video camera often finds great video cameras. The best part is that lens lists and you can generally assume has been so elusive to users of video since itself following the action around, so both of these manufacturers make that it is made properly. the beginning of the industry? Are you keeping the subject matter on the focal cameras that offer HD video output in If you are looking to buy lenses on a hoping to shoot everything from extreme plane would require the shooter to change several different price ranges! budget, there are aftermarket companies, closeups to ultra-wide shots with the same focal length on many shots. For instance, Canon makes the 1D and such as Vivitar, Bower, Rokinon and camera? Do you love the feel of new Photographers like zoom lenses because 5D high end cameras, the 7D and 60D in Samyang that may be able to fit your electronic toys in your possession? Then a quality zoom lens can be as good as the midrange and the highly acclaimed needs. you friend, are in luck! having two or three prime lenses. Rebel models at the lower priced end of One of the great things about being a However, cheap polycarbonate zoom the spectrum. Your Needs May Vary professional photographer is the toys, lenses will not be as good as less Nikon offers the D4 and D800 at the top of Many video or still shooters use for the especially the wide array of lenses expensive prime lenses - and they'll their line. For less expensive, but still ability to have multiple lenses. Your lens available on the market. And now that you scratch easily, too. amazing cameras, they offer the D300 choices are very personal decisions, are utilizing the same camera bodies, you and the just-released D600. For those on usually based on needs and budgetary will be able to have the same fun Aperture an even tighter budget, there's the limits, but if you are new to DSLR experimenting with different lenses. Of Running a close second to focal length in popular D5100. videography, consider yourself warned course, lenses cost anywhere from importance is aperture, which is essentially But these two are by no means the only that purchasing lenses can be a very hundreds to thousands of dollars, so the measurement of light that enters your players in the DSLR game. Sony's Alpha addicting, expensive, exciting and fun maybe we should get an overview of lens. Aperture is measured in f-stops, cameras have been taking the market by habit! what's available so that you can make a which is the ratio of the focal length to the storm in recent years. Along with massive more informed decision before you make aperture diameter; therefore, the larger the support from Carl Zeiss lenses, the Sidebar: To Shake or not to that investment. diameter, the smaller the f-number. critically acclaimed cameras are some of Shake? Aperture is the feature of interchangeable the best on the market, rivaling equally In still photography, the anti-shake lenses Focal Length lenses that is changing the way that the priced competitors from the "Big Two." are optional depending on the type of Focal length will be the most important public feels about movies shot on video Olympus, Pentax and Sigma also offer photography that you do. For instance, a consideration when purchasing a new versus those shot on film. inexpensive solutions for videographers portrait photographer who exclusively lens, so let's start there. Focal length is the on a budget. shoots with a tripod will never need to angle of view that will be seen through the Depth of Field These cameras and more all work with spend money on an anti-shake lens lens and it is measured in millimeters. A One aspect of the industry that made film interchangeable lens. Let's take a closer system. While shooting video, it is always longer focal length will give you a narrower the dominant medium over video is that look at a few on the market today. best to purchase a lens that has the anti- angle of view. The magnification that most gives the director almost complete control shake feature. You never know when closely resembles the view of the human of where the audience looks. The great Lenses you'll need to follow a subject around and eye is 50mm. Therefore, any focal length directors know how to manipulate the a little shake to the camera operator may greater than 50mm is considered audience using this technique. Have you look like an epileptic seizure to the viewer. telephoto and a focal length shorter than ever watched a movie where two However, image stabilization (IS) systems 50mm is wide angle. There are also super- characters are talking and the focus are not all rainbows and sunshine either. wide and super-tele lenses, but those are switches from one character to the other? Optical image stabilization systems work much better suited for still photography That is manipulation of depth of field - and by making adjustments when the camera than video. now you can use it, too! feels a wobble. Panning is a "wobble" to Remember: Smaller f-number = bigger some systems. Some of the more modern Fixed Versus Zoom aperture opening = smaller depth of field IS systems realize that panning is not Focal lengths can be either fixed or zoom. = the film look. With practice and a large shaking and will adjust accordingly. Other Fixed focal length lenses, also called prime aperture, you can learn to isolate the Always remember the adage: "you get units have a "panning mode" which allows lenses, are a set focal length, such as foreground and the background from the what you pay for" when shopping for you to manually inform your camera that 50mm, 85mm or 400mm and cannot be focal plane. camera lenses. Cheap lenses are just that you are panning, so that it doesn't attempt adjusted. One advantage of prime lenses - cheap. Most of them are made of to adjust for you. However, if you have an is that they often give a sharper image Shutter Speed polycarbonate barrels and lenses (as older lens that doesn't have either of these quality than a zoom lens, particularly in the On most camcorders, there isn't an option opposed to metal barrels and glass features, you can turn stabilization off lower price ranges. Higher end zoom to adjust your shutter speed, as the lenses on higher-end products). However, altogether when you need to have that lenses are made of high quality optics and manufacturer often presets it, usually at we all have budgets and some are smaller wobble. offer extremely sharp images, rivaling the 1/60. This number refers to the amount of (and no less important) than others, so HAPPY BUYING GUIDE quality of prime lenses. time that each individual frame is exposed we'll cover a wide range of camera lenses. CLAC www.filipinostar.org May 2017 The North American Filipino Star 9 1 small onion, sliced thinly Pour in the marinade and bring this to 1⁄2 cup of soy sauce a boil. 1⁄3 cup of vinegar Add the fried beef back to the pan and 1 cup of water simmer for 15 to 20 minutes over low 4 cloves of garlic, crushed then peeled heat or until meat is tender. 1⁄2 teaspoon of ground black pepper Add water as needed. Instructions After simmering top the beef with the stir fried onion rings. Saute the pork in a wok over medium Add salt and pepper to taste. heat until it start to render fat. Serve with steamed rice. Add the garlic and onions then cook for about 2 minutes. Now add the water, vinegar, and soy sauce. Recipes compiled from Philippine cuisine sites by Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 Zeny Kharroubi minutes. Add the ground pepper and simmer for another 5 minutes. Add the string beans and cook for about 5 more minutes or until done. Serve with steamed rice. Enjoy! Tips: Adjust the measurements for the Sarciadong Isda

This is Sarciadong Isda. Sarciadong Isda is another easy to make Filipino dish. If you have tomatoes and eggs at home, you are all set. Enjoy this recipe from us at Filipino Chow. Adobong Sitaw with Pork Ingredients his is Adobong Sitaw At Baboy. Filipino Chow. Adobong Sitaw is a vegetable dish 2 medium-sized fish, cleaned composed of string beans and cooked Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped with your choice of meat such as pork, 3 cloves of garlic, peeled then minced beef, chicken, fish cooked adobo style. 1⁄2 pound of pork belly, thinly sliced 2 medium-sized tomatoes, chopped This is a simple dish loved by many 1 pound of string beans, cut into 2 Beef Steak (Bistek) 2-3 cups of water Filipinos. Enjoy this recipe from inch lengths and rinsed 2-3 eggs, lightly beaten 1⁄2 teaspoon of freshly ground black vinegar and soy sauce according to BUSINESS HOURS pepper your taste. If necessary, add a little bit Patis to taste Mon. Tue. Wed. 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. of sugar. 2 tablespoons of green onions, Thu. Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. chopped for garnishing (optional) Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. This is Beef Steak (Bistek Tagalog). Instructions Sunday Closed Beef Steak is a dish made with onions and strips of sirloin beef slowly cooked Season your fish with salt. Beef in soy sauce, and calamansi juice. Blade steak Heat cooking oil in a wok and fry fish SPECIAL Picnic Ham w/bone Enjoy this recipe from us at Filipino until brown. Pork loin Chow. Drain on paper towels and set aside. Approximately 99 .69 Ingredients In a saucepan, saute garlic followed by 15 lbs . lb lb onions. 5 2 2 pounds of beef sirloin, cut into 3 inch Cook until garlic is light brown and 99 Boneless Pork shoulder . lb strips onions are translucent. $4.29 lb 1 large red onion, thinly sliced to make 2 Home smoked meat Add the tomatoes and cook until soft. rings Fresh Pork Leg Pour water and season with fish sauce 3 cloves of garlic, crushed then peeled Half or Whole pork and ground pepper. Special 1⁄4 cup of calamansi concentrate Cut & Wrapped 29 Bring to a boil. . lb 50 1⁄2 cups of soy sauce After a boil, add the beaten eggs and 2 11. lb 1⁄2 teaspoon of sugar simmer until eggs are thoroughly 1⁄2 teaspoon of freshly ground black cooked and evenly distributed. 15 Ground Beef pepper lb Regular smoked Once the eggs curdles or coagulates, 2 49 bacon cooking oil you may start stirring the mixture. . lb salt to taste Add fried fish and simmer for 3-5 Fresh Pork Belly 5 99 Instructions minutes. Over 20 lbs 5.29 lb . lb Place fried fish in serving dish, pour 99 6 Marinate the beef in soy sauce, lemon sauce on top. Ground Pork or calamansi, sugar and ground black Sprinkle chopped spring onions. . lb Beef Round Steak 4 Special pepper for at least 1 hour. $7.99 lb FRONT 1/4 Beef 2.79/lb Heat the cooking oil in a pan over $4.49 lb medium heat. Stir fry the onion rings until they are Cooking Tips  Frozen pork blood translucent. •Use two bowls to cut corn off  Fresh liver Remove the onions from the pan then the cob without getting kernels  Pork skin Summer is set them aside. everywhere.  Goat Separate the beef from the marinade then put the marinade on a separate Available on order here! bowl and set aside. •Instantly core a head of Reserve ahead In the same pan stir fry the beef a few iceberg lettuce by slamming it pieces at a time until color changes to down on a cutting board. 83 Covey Hill, Hemmingford QC J0L 1H0 dark brown. Remove the cooked beef from the pan Tel.: (450) 247-2130 or (450) 247-3561 and set it aside. • Pre-soak pasta and it will Add the garlic to the pan and saute for cook in 60 seconds. www.filipinostar.org a few minutes. May 2017 10 The North American Filipino Star The North American FILIPINO STAR PHOTO GALLERY

The Canadian Filipino Teachers Association of Quebec, headed by Trans Liganor, sponsored a basic course in photography for five weeks taught by Al Abdon. The students shown here received their certificates on May 18th at Gilmore College International.

Avec les hommages de David Birnbaum, Député de D’Arcy-McGee Adjoint parlementaire du ministre de l’Éducation et Greetings to the de la ministre de l’Enseignement supérieur Filipino commnunity on their 119th anniversary of Philippine Independence June 12, 2017 Pierre Arcand Best wishes from David Birnbaum, MNA for D’Arcy-McGee Député de Mont-Royal and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Education and Ministre de l’Énergie et des Ressources naturelles the Minister of Higher Education Ministre responsable du Plan Nord Ministre responsable de la Happy 119th Anniversary of Philippine région de la Côte-Nord Independence

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www.filipinostar.org 12 May 2017 The North American Filipino Star Montreal General Hospital since 1999. weekend. His volunteerism does not “We are on break now because of the stop in Canada. Even in the renovation on the floor of geriatrics Philippines, where he visits every year, PERSONALITY OF department. In the beginning, I was he continues his noble deeds. He helps just visiting, talking to elderly patients, the homeless (street children) and singing for them, doing basic exercises donates money to buy school supplies THE MONTH just to keep them moving. Then in a for the Little Home of Nazareth, home Trono epitomizes a true volunteer By W. G. Quiambao years old when my father died. I never had a uniform in school. It was always There’s an inspirational quote by G. hand-me-down. And I recall my shoes Donald Gate that says, “A pessimist , having holes in them. I always dreamed they say, sees glass as being empty; of someone taking care of me.” an optimist sees the same glass as full. But a giving person sees a glass of Trono, who was born in the Philippines, water and starts looking for someone studied physical therapy at General who might be thirsty.” Aguinaldo, Manila. He went to Uganda where he stayed for six years and Ronaldo S.Trono fits the description of produced Miss Uganda in 1989-1990. the giving person. The winner was sent to the Miss World Trono (at extreme left) seating with the homeless

hospital Christmas party, I met Barbara for the orphans and abandoned young Baker who was playing the piano, and I girls. “It’s heartbreaking to hear their sang .We decided to volunteer stories but I don’t show them pity, together.(see CTV Power of One rather I show them happiness and Barbara Baker and Ronaldo encourage them to do their best in www.youtube.com CTV Power of One whatever they want to do in life.” Segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=- Currently, Trono is producing a fashion f4renzgoqg show at Les Course Mount-Royal . Last month, he raised money for Quebec “One of the most unforgettable Breast Cancer Foundation. He used experiences I had while working as a models who are breast cancer volunteer at the hospital was singing for survivors. “As the National Director of a dying elderly man. He was so much in Miss Earth Canada, I encourage my peace and very calm. He was calmly candidates and associates to get attended by some of the nurses while I involved with environmental activities was still singing . They slowly removed like visiting elementary schools and talk him from the room.” to children about the importance of taking care of our environment. Last Trono at Les Cours Mont Royal animating a fashion show He demonstrated his soft spot for year, or Earth Day, I collaborated with children when he volunteered at Pro-Vert and went to Lachine Canadal He grew up knowing how it felt to be pageant. He then moved to Germany Burgandy’s St. George’s Tyndale to do a clean up. I also collaborated poor and needing help. Despite the where he lived for five years before School from 1996 to 1998. “I was with The Great Canadian Shoreline poverty in the family, his loving mother going to Montreal in 1995. Because of assisting black school children to do based in Vancouver. taught them to be kind, giving, his experience in beauty pageant, in their home works like reading and (http://www.aqua.blog.ca/2016site respectful and humble. 2003, Carousel Production offered him doing math.” Coming from a poor the national directorship and the family, he can identify with the “Life is meaningful when you’re serving “She is a strong woman,” said Trono. Canadian franchise of the Miss Earth homeless. So in collaboration with the community, ” said Trono. “Widowed at 31 years old, she pageant. Starbuck at 474 McGil, he has been managed to raise eight children (ages 6 giving pastry and coffee to the months – 13 years old). I was only six He has been volunteering at the homeless at the metro stations every Dear friends, From Page 4 Who do we believe Thanks to your generosity, we succeeded in collecting, in a short time, the donations of $ 100,000, including $ could lead to debt bondage to China. 50,000 from YUL Condominimums, which is the main instigator of this good Remember the China’s Northrail initiative. This amount is being donated project during PGMA’s watch, it to the Canadian Red Cross at the YUL balooned to P1 billion despite the Condominiums showroom this morning project was scrapped. to help flood disaster victims.

When China’s political clout and ‘soft On behalf of all the organizers, we touch op’ will be used as leverage, are sincerely thank you for your generous we really ready to thread the bumpy response to our call for this fundraising. silk road when China will tighten the BUNKORN YUN, président belt for us to pay our debts? CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE Just asking. CAMBODGE-CANADA 9675 boul. Papineau, suite 90B Montreal,QC. H2B 3C8 (Source: Global Balita) BUNKORN YUN, président TEL:514-316-7899 FAX: 514-388-0450 Bunkorn Yun presenting a cheque for $100,000 to the Canadian CELL:514-825-8180 Redcross on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at the YUL Condominiums.

www.filipinostar.org May 2017 The North American Filipino Star 13 Dario Buco and Reggie Villamor. She received the offer to be a member Linda Agcaoili requested to do the of this Talent Show in October 2017. Social Invocation (after her prayer They will be performing June 30 – July introduction), and invited Tess Berha to 9, 2017. Tidbits sing “Ma-ala-ala Mo Kaya”. The invitation indicated: There were 16 celebrants in all. Voted To compete at the one-and-only World Fely Rosales Cariño Mother of the Year was Erlinda Championships for talent representing Campos. Displaying their baritone your country is indeed a rare privilege! voices were Ed Valdes and Carlito You will be joining contestants from Castro. This social gathering was the around the world during nine days to UPS’s Mother’s Day celebration. It vie for the “gold” and over $400,000.00 was just fitting that Buddy Cabugao, USD total in scholarships at this President of the National Council of Olympic-style contest. Persons from Canadian Filipino Association of the entertainment industry (ie. Rejoice! Spring has sprung! Bring out Quebec (NCCFAQ), delivered his managers, agents, casting directors, your garden gears for gardening. The guests at the head table are words of wisdom. producers, music industry Enjoy planting. Enjoy watching your prominent in the nursing profession representatives) from Hollywood, plants grow. And then, come harvest namely: Patricia O’Conner (Guest Last May 8, 2017, the Council of Nashville and new York are invited to time, invite us all to sample them ! Speaker), Dr. Bruce Gotlieb, Judge Canadian Filipino Associations of judge, conduct seminars and cast. In her acceptance, Thea wrote the Easily the social event of the month following: I recently auditioned for the goes to the Filipino Nurses Association 2017 World Championship of of Quebec (FNAQ) under the Performing Arts and I’m proud to tell leadership of their president, Mrs. you that I was accepted as a member Corazon Abdon. Happy 25th of TEAM CANADA to compete in the Anniversary FNAQ! Mrs. Abdon was Seniors Vocal Category to be held in assisted by her Executive Board: Long Beach, California from June 30- Eloisa Dee(VP), Criselda Alzate (Sec); July 9, 2017. WCOPA (World Cresconia Fernandez(Treas); Cecile Championship of Performing Arts) is a Padadac(Auditor), Milagros Gobeil TALENT OLYMPICS for aspiring (Membership), Elizabeth Ellson performers and entertainers where (Director), Cristina Paac contestants compete for the GOLD (Director/PRO), Wynne Abdon MEDAL. Just like the Olympics, (Finance), Grace Ocampo (Education), contestants also receive a GOLD, and Angelita Ogerio (Ex-Officio). SILVER, and BRONZE medal and up The Advisers are Dr. Angela Genge, to $400,000.00 scholarships are given Executive Board (standing L-R) Criselda Alzate, Cresconia Fernandez, Dr.Laurie Gotilieb, Pat O’Conner, away. Over 50 countries participate in Mary Grace Ocampo, Malou Dee, Cristina Pa-ac, Corazon Abdon, this competition for vocal, dance, Ramon Vicente, Lucy Tremblay, and Elizabeth Ellson, Mila Gobeil, Cecile Padadac and Wynne Abdon. Fruan Tabamo. instrumental, acting, and modeling. Advisers (seating from L-R) Maggie Calcetas (Founder), Lucie Tremblay Thea, we are all rooting for you and (ONQ President), and Angie Ogerio (Ex-officio). Aside from the FNAQ President Cora hoping for the best. Good Luck! Abdon tending to everyone, Mrs. Daniel Dortelus, Kirkland Mayor Michel Quebec (CCFAQ) held a Magdalena Calcetas, the FNAQ Gibson, City Councilors Lionel Perez ZUMBATHON Disco Dancing at 6767 Event Primer – For Filipino Community founder, was extra busy greeting and Marvin Rotrand and spouses and Cote des Nieges. This involved the Associations in Canada. This event is everyone. Benjie Calcetas, Maggie’s Consul General Eric Tamayo from the premiere showing of Latin mix dances. being sponsored by The PHILIPPINE husband, couldn’t stop smiling just Philippine Embassy. Almost all the The rhythmic beats of the music made INDEPENDENCE DAY COUNCIL watching his wife and all the officers at ladies were dressed to the nines. In everyone moving whether they liked it (PDIC) based in Oakville, Ontario. work. Likewise, Al Abdon, the First case you can’t remember, this party or not. CCFAQ President Gerry Danzil In August before the show, there will Gentleman, was a busy ‘greeter’ of the was in celeb-ration of the silver was delighted to see everybody be notes about the designer and evening. One could easily spot where anniversary of the FNAQ. It was held enjoying the night. Mindanao Tapestry in World Travel he was because of his signature hat. at the airport Holiday Inn last May 6, Mart London. This fashion show is Wynne Abdon and Fruan Tabamo 2017. It was a very successful party There are many times when we are so being undertaken by the Toronto made the party lively with their jokes indeed ! involved in our different pursuits in life Financial Group: Agnes Miranda and impromptu comments. I thought that we forget to nourish an integral (Executive Vice-Chairman), Bernard for a while that the party was A shout out to nurse Jonathan Alaguin part of our being – our spiritual soul. Beneterio(CEO,MD), Lilia overbooked, judging from additional of the Living Waters International A good friend, Aurora Osdon, gave me Angeles(Senior Marketing Director), tables needed. The place was teeming Fellowship church. He works at the a book entitled “Life’s Great Lesson” Angelo Parago(Senior Marketing with new and retired nurses plus the Maimonides Hospital. It was his first by Allen R. Hunt. It is easy reading, Director), and Emmeline Parago many friends they invited. The new time to attend the nurses’ party. He full of truths that we know but take for (Senior marketing Director). nurses welcomed were: Prisilla said he enjoyed the evening so much granted. It’s very uplifting, a must for Partnering with the above are Ed Agarino, Reman Altas, Meada that he intends to continue attending reading! What more can I say; I Tupaz (President, Federation of Baliscao, Merla Hallasgo, Guerdy FNAQ parties in the future. highly recommend it (you’ll see Filipino Canadian Associations of Pierre Louise, Ravi Pattanshetti, yourself in it!). Quebec, FFCAQ), Mrs. Minda Patrick Perico, Allisandra Piccio, Ruvie As usual, the United Filipino Seniors Mazzone (VP), Mr.&Mrs. Fred Tarragona, and Johnny Escorido. (UPS) held their monthly socials May “World Championship” is the Narvas, Remy Monteagudo, Al Abdon, The retired nurses in attendance were 4,2017 at the St. Kevin Social Hall. screaming headline of a letter that other federation officers, and yours Jenny Bayro, Helen Jimenez, Patricia UPS President Warly Basbascio arrived at Thea Cruz’s mailbox. It came truly. O’Conner, Angelita Ogerio, Jocelyn invited the following community leaders from Belinda Reyes, the National Oidi, Jeanette Perignon and Maria to participate in the parade of colors: Director, Team Canada World GOD BLESS and see you next issue ! Palma. Claire Buco, Gerry & Linda Danzil, Championships of Performing Arts. Philippine Standard Commodity Philippine Trade Section-Philippine Easy access to Philippine Trade Classification (PSCC) System (10- Consulate General, Toronto at digit) versions. Lastly, the Business [email protected]. information now available Matching facilitates export promotion three major components, namely, through the provision of templates and 16 May 2017 The Trade Office Section of the Portal, Trade Statistics and Business dashboards for Exporters and Buyers. Philippine Consulate General in Matching. 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Sarah’s tell-all book tackles 'Nothing's changed' with unexpected pregnancy, Stockinger-Wurtzbach relationship overcoming grief

Car racer Marlon Stockinger says that 'nothing's changed' with his relationship with Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach despite rumors Car racer Marlon Barraquias admitting that the racer Stockinger said that his is the "biological father" of her relationship with Miss Universe seven-year old twins surfaced. 2015 Pia Wurtzbach has not changed. She said, however, that she did not Stockinger posted a intend to reunite with Stockinger Beauty is not just skin deep. Just ask Sarah Lahbati, one of the most picture of him with Wurtzbach on nor ask for financial support and beautiful stars in tinseltown. Instagram with the caption, only wanted to protect her It was a curious coincidence also closely involved in designing the "nothing's changed." children. that the recent launch of Sarah book, from the pegs and photos, down This is despite the rumors Wurtzbach, meanwhile, Lahbati’s new book—in which she to the fonts used,” she said. that Stockinger fathered twins with said that she did not know of the talks about maintaining a positive In the book, Sarah wrote about model Kit Barraquias. rumor.
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The 40 candidates of Binibining Pilipinas 2017 halted all street activities inside the Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City last Saturday, April 22, with their sexy festival-themed swimwear.

The 40 candidates of Binibining Pilipinas 2017 halted all street activities inside the Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City last Saturday, April 22, with their sexy festival-themed swimwear. Clad in colorful swimsuits and headdresses reminiscent of Bacolod’s MassKara Festival, the beauty pageant contenders rode luxury cars as they paraded around the center. Upbeat samba and marching bands and street dancers accompanied the beauties as they strutted their way to greet Filipino fans. The festive celebration hyped up the excitement for the pageant’s coronation night on April 30 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

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Filipino 'Funniest Person in Sharon rules out third party the World' takes comedy rumors amid showbiz hiatus seriously

Sharon Cuneta said she will only take a backseat to focus on her problems for the moment and promised to be home soon. “There is no truth to the rumors problems and being taken advantage going around that Kiko (Sen. Francis of. She lamented how she should be Pangilinan) and Sen. Risa Hontiveros retired by now and reaping the fruits of are having an affair (or held hands).” her labor, but instead, she is still That is what "Mega Star" working for the benefit of others. Sharon Cuneta said as she broke her “I owe so much money (on silence on her personal problems and very good investments not stupid stuff) Alex Calleja is the first and so far, the only Filipino who has reached dismissed rumors of third party on her and I have NO ONE IN THE WORLD the Top 5 in Laugh Factory’s “Funniest Person in the World” search. marital woes in a lengthy Facebook TO HELP ME. I am probably the post published on Mother’s Day, poorest, most cash-strapped billionaire Sunday. you know (!). Etc., etc., etc. So much Filipino comedian Alex earning as an IT programmer. The Cuneta recently announced more, and you don't know half of it. So Calleja takes comedy seriously. doors of show business soon that she will take a break from work, I left Manila,” she explained. After all, this is his bread and butter. opened to him when in 2010, saying that she has been through “way “Being somewhere else lets He is the first and so far, the only somebody from ABS-CBN watched too much pain and fatigue in the past you see things from a whole different Filipino who has reached the Top 5 one of his standup comedy shows few weeks” that she has to “collect perspective. Can't be effective as a in Laugh Factory’s “Funniest and invited him to host an herself and regroup once again.” This mother, wife, sister, aunt, co-worker, Person in the World” search. Alex upcoming show in the network. hiatus sparked rumors that she is friend, etc., etc., etc. if YOU yourself are lost and need to breathe. Siguro delivered his final performance in Besides making it to Laugh undergoing a marital problem. Photos of Hontiveros and naman may karapatan din ako Levi, Finland in December 2016. Factory’s Top 5, Alex considers Pangilinan appearing to be holding malungkot at mapagod? I am a human “It was fun, challenging, a being able to bring his kind of hands also surfaced online amid being. I want to rest my mind, body, learning experience. There are comedy to mainstream TV a big Cuneta’s vacation. Cuneta, however, heart and soul. I am tired of being all many very good comedians all over achievement. It was also the most clarified that the photo circulating things to all people, and I realize no the world! And it was cold! Very challenging part of his career. It was online was only edited and there is no one has really done or been the same cold!” Alex exclaims about his a promise he made to his fellow Hontiveros-Pangilinan affair. for me,” she added. Finland experience. comedians and fulfilled through “Okay. Here is the truth. Kung Cuneta then thanked God for Although Alex knew since "Showtime." anuman ang pinagdadaanan ko/namin all the blessings He has given her. She he was five years old that he is a Entertainment ( Article ngayon, HINDI PO ITO KASALI also assured the public that she is all funny guy, it was not until he was MRec ), pagematch: 1, DOON,” Cuneta wrote. right and that there is no need to worry about her. already working as an information sectionmatch: 1 “Some people are evil. They have nothing better to do than ruin The actress, who said she will technology (IT) programmer in a Alex has his hands full writing for people's lives. Wala bang mas only take a backseat to focus on her multinational company that "Showtime," "Goin’ Bulilit," and his matalino or mas challenging na paraan problems for the moment, also “comedy chose him.” very own show, "Lakas Tawa." He is na hindi naman nakaiinsulto sa utak ng promised to be home soon. “Most of the people who likewise the head writer of "Funny karamihan kung maninira ka rin lang “Thanks so much for your know me say I am a natural Ka Pare Ko," a DJ of Boys Night ng kapwa?,” she added. love, support, and encouraging words. comedian. Modesty aside, I did not Out’s "Taco Tuesday," and co-host Cuneta said that if indeed she Now, please don't worry about me na. I choose comedy, comedy chose of "Good Times with Mo" (a podcast discovered that Pangilinan is cheating am okay. I always am,” Cuneta said as me. I was content just being the show with Mo Twister). on her, she will not discuss it publicly she greeted mothers “Happy Mother’s funny guy around, making my He is currently shooting two because she was raised to be a decent Day.” friends laugh. Until I got discovered movies – one comedy and one private person. “So if I am indeed Meanwhile, amid Cuneta’s personal dilemma, Pangilinan took to in a standup comedy workshop. action, and writing his own book. Of going through anything now, IT DOES NOT INVOLVE A THIRD PARTY,” she Twitter to greet his wife on Mother’s And the rest is history,” shares the course, he continues to perform his reiterated. Day and express his support for her. TV, movie, and radio personality comedy in both the local and ‘Lost with personal problems’ “Know that as you go through and writer. international scene. The singer-actress admitted your own life journey I'll be here beside Alex has been doing event On a serious note, Alex says that she is currently “lost” and that she you & even if I may not be able to solve and corporate hosting since 1997 he wants to try serious acting. He has just being going through so many a number of problems you face,” the and started doing stand-up comedy considers himself an emotional things. She cited that in the past few senator wrote. in 2007. Alex knew that he was at person. weeks, two people close to her have “My shoulders will always be the right track when he started Until then, Alex will keep died, her favorite aunt is sick, and her here for you to lean on & my arms will earning more from being a tickling funny bones through his film with Star Cinema has been moved always be available for big hugs to September. should you feel the need for them. comedian than what he was brand of comedy.
Cuneta also cited money Always,” he added.

www.filipinostar.org May 2017 The North American Filipino Star 17 Bollywood star wears Filipino KC Concepc ion surpr ises designers in Cannes red carpet her second ‘nanay’

Actress and TV host KC Concepcion paying tribute to her second mom, Nanay Lina. Actress and TV host KC entrusted me to her, in her lap, and Concepcion was recently asked to pay she writes me handwritten notes with tribute to women that had the most cards, very heart-warming, every impact on her. Many expected her to month, every time she sees me. I don’t present her mom, “Megastar” Sharon usually see us honor the household Cuneta. help that devoted their lives to us.” Instead, she gave honor to her According to her, it will be nanny since childhood, Nanay Lina, really nice to pay tribute to people who which surprised everyone, including are not really talked about because her nanny. they work behind-the-scenes. “Ladies and gentlemen, this is “Nanay, thank you so much Model Aishwarya Rai poses for photographers upon arrival at the a very special night for me because I for all your love! I love you so much! really want to introduce to you…She is Thank you for all your service to our screening of the film Okja at the 70th international film festival, our household help and in Philippine family,” KC said to her Nanay Lina. Cannes, southern France, Friday, May 19, 2017. culture, the household help, we treat “We all have our own Nanay The 70th Cannes Film Aastha Sharma, them like family. So, I really just want Linas as nanays, so I want to put the to take this time to honor her and spotlight on her,” she said of her Festival opened last weekend with Bachchan’s stylist, told Vogue thank our nanny from when I was a caregiver, who had to forgo having her a grand red carpet welcome for India in an interview that he chose child,” the star declared in a recent own family and considered KC as her film stars all over the world. Cinco’s piece when he saw the press presentation by Downy Parfum. own. One of “the biggest, most designer’s collection last March. “Filipinos are very service- Like KC, Sharon has also dramatic looks” on the red carpet, According to him, when Aishwarya oriented and it causes changes on found a second mom in Yaya Loring, according to fashion magazine tried the gown on, “it was a perfect people’s lives,” she said. who took care of the Megastar for Vogue, is Bollywood star match.” “The reason I chose her around 40 years. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s blue The gown is so big, it has (Nanay Lina) is really because she is Fondly called the “Mega princess gown by Dubai-based its own room, said Sharma.
my guiding light and also the woman Yaya,” Yaya Loring even starred with who was with me when my mother Sharon in a funny TV commercial. Filipino fashion designer Michael was busy working. My mother Yaya Loring passed away in 2010.
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could last longer question about the supremacy of civilian authority over the military. Cimatu, a retired AFP chief, now holds the Environment chief post. No abuses The President, who had likened the martial law in Mindanao to the one during the Marcos regime, said there would be no abuses of any kind under his watch. "Government still running. Congress is functioning. The courts are open for citizens to seek (redress for) their grievance," Duterte pointed out, saying law-abiding citizens needed not to worry. But he said he would be "harsh" in enforcing the law. "Anyone caught possessing a gun and confronting us with violence, my orders are shoot to kill." He said checkpoints, warrantless arrests and searches would be allowed in Mindanao, "If you are identified positively on the Back from his abruptly "That is why I said, we must Interior and Local Government chief other side, you can be arrested and shortened visit to Russia, President be fast and restore normalcy. If it can post, would be the "implementor' of detained." Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday be done one week, I'd be very the martial rule in Mindanao, Martial law signed abroad afternoon that his options were open happy. But if it would take me until according to the 72-year-old Duterte, who is required by the as regards the scope and duration of the end of my term to see that president because he didn't want "to Constitution to submit to a report "in declaring martial law in the country, Mindanao is safe for everybody, I will change horses midstream." person or in writing" to Congress or parts of it — depending on the do it." Duterte explained that Año within 48 hours after a martial law situation. Duterte said this would would be reporting to a civilian, Roy declaration, said he would do so in Duterte, who had placed depend on when the police and Cimatu, so that there would be no writing as he had to go back home in entire Mindanao under martial rule Davao City. last night while in Moscow, said he Related: Duterte meets with might also choose to expand the Putin amid Marawi crisis area of coverage outside Mindanao But the thing is, he said, he on the heels of the clashes in Marawi had left the document back in a hotel City which broke out Tuesday in Russia, so it had to be retrieved afternoon. first. "I might also decide to He also shared that it was a suspend the writ of habeas corpus in "funny, irony of life" that he had to the Visayas," Duterte said, pointing sign the martial law declaration while out that because of the many islands out of the country. in the south that were "just walking "So I signed it. And I said, distance" from each other, lawless 'Done in the Russian Federation.' It's elements could always escape to a place, I was there. So I cannot... any of them. 'Done in the City of Manila, "I have ordered the military, Philippines.' Eh nandoon ako." specially the Navy to embargo the [Translation: So I signed it, islands, specially the sea that 'Done in the Russian Federation.' separates Mindanao from the (Instead of) 'Done in the City of Visayas," he said as a precautionary Manila.' Because I was there.]
measure. Related: Duterte declares martial law in Mindanao military would assure him that The President said he would everything had stabilized. focus on the south first, although "So maybe from another 60 acts of terror might spillover even in days, I will ask the generals," he said, the north. And if this would happen, in compliance with a constitutional he said he might declare a provision that martial law has a two- nationwide martial law. month period, after which he would "If I think that the ISIS has need another nod from Congress for already taken foothold also in Luzon an extension. and terrorism is really not far behind, AFP chief Año's term I might declare martial law extended throughout the country to protect the Duterte also announced that he had people." extended the term of Gen. Eduardo The chief executive also said Año's term as Armed Forces of the he was flexible as to how long Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff for martial law in Mindanao would last, another six months. taking into consideration the Año, who was supposed to concerns of foreign investors. retire early next month to assume the

www.filipinostar.org May 2017 The North American Filipino Star 19 Multicultural Canada 150 @ Parc Vanhorne

The glitter and glamour of Canada Day always touches the heartstrings of Canadian patriotism. For the Côte-des- Neiges neighbourhood of Montréal, Canada’s 150th Anniversary of Confederation will definitely be a much more multi-coloured affair.

This time, the Filipino Canadian Artist Association of Québec (www.fcaaq.org) will take the lead in celebrating Multicultural Canada Day 2017 in collaboration with Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi Côte-des-Neiges, ANCOP Canada, and representatives of diverse communities around the borough. Following the July 1 annual parade at downtown Montréal, a 2 o’clock afternoon musical event at Parc Van Horne will bring artists together including the Grand Winner & Finalists of The Search for Filipino Canadian Talent 2017, FCAAQ All- Stars, RX3, FrozenFlame, Strüm, pop singer Jades Goudreault, singer- Federation of Filipino Canadian Federation des Associations songwriter Matt Mannucci, blues singer Carolyn Fe and performers from La Associations of Quebec Inc. Canado-Philippines du Quebec Inc. Voix Junior. Combined with the participation of Artists for Monnaie Money, the Zumba Community of 4195 rue de la Peltrie, Montreal, Quebec H3S1V5 Tel. No. 514-484-7091 Fax No. 514-484-7091 Montréal and other performing cultural Website: ffcaq.com E-mail Address: [email protected] or [email protected] groups, the celebration of cultures through song, dance and dialogue will highlight the strength of diversity not BOOAARD OF DIRECTORS May 29, 2017 2016-2018 only within the city of Montréal but also within the whole of Canada. Prreesidideent: Edgarrddo Tuuppaz

For more information about VVicice-Prreesident, Interrnnal Afffffaairirss: Canada Day Parade Announcement Multicultural Canada Day, you can Luzviiminminda Ogerriio-MMaazzzzone contact Michelle Lao at the Filipino VVicice-Prreesident, EExxterrnnal Afffffaairirss: The 40thth Canada Day Annual Parade will be held on Saturdayst, July 1st, 2017 Canadian Artist Association of Québec Joseffiiinna FFaausttiiinno Narvvaas The 40 Canada Day Annual Parade will be held on Saturday, July 1 , 2017 at office number 514-482-5206. You can at 11:00 am. The parade will start at Saint Catherine Street West & Fort Secrreettaarryy: 11:00 am. The parade will start at Saint Catherine Street West & Fort Street and also email her at Street and continue along east along Saint Catherine to Peel Street, then go Zenaida Manaog continue east along Saint Catherine to Peel Street, then go south and ends [email protected]. south and ends around Place du Canada. Asst. Secrreettaarryy: around Place du Canada. This initiative is made possible by the Crriisttyy Celeste Hunter Community Fund for Canada’s 150th, a collaboration between Canada’s TTrrreeasurreer: All parade participants must enter from Guy Street / Réné Levesque to line Shiinnllyy Gattoc uAllp. p Tarahed eF piliarpitnicoip caonmtsm muunstit ye nctoern tfirongme nGut my uStsret aets s/ eRenmbele-Levesq betweueen t o9 lin:15e uapn.d community foundations, Foundation of The Filipino community contingent must assemble between 9:15 and 9:45 AM. Greater Montréal, the Government of Asst. TTrrreeasurreer 9:45 AM. The organizing committee will not permit any participant from the Haydee TTrrriinidad The organizing committee will not permit any participant from the Filipino Canada, and extraordinary leaders Filipino community before 9:15 AM. This is to allow other cultural and ethnic from coast to coast to coast. Audititoor: community before 9:15 AM. This is to allow other cultural and ethnic groups EEllllaa Reyes groups who are assigned in the front of parade to reach their designated line who are assigned in the front of parade to reach their designated line up area Diirrecttoorrss: up area without osbtruction. without obstruction. Communicatiioons OPEN INVITATION EErrwwiin Capalungan Since the Parade is also celebrating Canada’s 150 years anniversary, there Since the Parade is also celebrating Canada͛s 150 years anniversary, there will be The Honorable EEdducattioion & Leaderrsship: will be more participating groups than in previous parades. As such, the Senator Tobias C. Allfffoonso Abdon Fmoiliprein op artcoicmipmatuingit ygro reuppres stheannte ind pbrey viotheu sF peardeadraes.tio nAs o suf Fcihlip, thinoe FilipCaninaod ian community represented by the Federation of Filipino Canadian Associations of Enverga, Jr . Human Riigghts: Associations of Quebec (FFCAQ) has only been allotted ten (10) vehicles. Warrllliie Basbacio Quebec (FFCAQ) has only been allotted ten (10) vehicles. Cordially invites you and your family Immigrraattioion & EEmmpllooyymment: Reexx TTuuquerroo To reserve spot for the ten (10) allotted vehicles, kindly contact Ms. to the LTuoz revimseirvenda a Ospgoet rfior- Mthaez tzenon (e10, )F alloFCAttQed e vehvenictles ch, akiinrpdelyrs coonn taactt ( 5M1s.4 ) 421-6772 or 5th Philippine Independence Philippine Studiiees & Liibbrraarryy: Nenittaa Licyyaayo (Lu51z4vimin) 886d-a0 O0geri92. o F-Mirsazt zcoonme,e FFCAQ, first s eventerved c.h aiYrpouerso cann atls (o5 14se) n4d21 a-n67 e7m2 aoirl at Day Celebration and Flag (514) 886-0092. First come, first served. You can also send an email at Raising on Seniorrss: [email protected]. Lorreenza Tolenttiiinno [email protected]. Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Social Servvicices & Phil. Relief in front of the Peace Tower TT..B.A. Yours Truly, Parliament Hill, Ottawa, ON Sporttss: Federation of Filipino Canadian Associations of Quebec (FFCAQ) Arrwwiinn Alllllaana

A light lunch and TTrrraade & Commerce entertainment will follow Remedios Montteeagudo L. MaMazzonazzonzzonee

inside Center Block YYooutthh: EElllliison James Pillaa Vice-President, Internal Affairs Please RSVP Ex- Prreesident: [email protected] Feliixx Reyes

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