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By: THE CANADIAN PRESS the sales tax, you can decide to save 10/03/2010 5:58 PM before you spend," he said. QUEBEC - Quebec's economic Rumours have been development minister says an increase circulating that Finance Minister in the provincial sales tax would be fair Raymond Bachand plans to include and be better than raising income two successive sales tax increases of taxes. one percentage point each when he "After turning over all the rocks tables his budget near the end of the and looking at cuts, if we go in that month. direction, the sales tax would have less The second hike would be of a negative impact," Clement Gignac added to the increase of one said Wednesday. percentage point already scheduled Gignac said an increase in the for January 2011. That was laid out in a sales tax would be fairer because previous budget. everyone, including businesses, pays The two increases would plug the tax when they buy something. the holes left by the reduction of two Citing experts, Gignac added percentage points in the federal GST the measure would likely encourage and would give Quebec about $3.2 people to save money. billion. Increase in the rate of the "If you take (money) off a paycheque, Québec you don't really get a choice but with See Page 4 Quebec Sales Tax Clement Gignac, Quebec’s economic development minister Highly acclaimed Panday Tinig celebrates silver anniversary

The Panday Tinig Choral Ensemble will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. The dinner-dance gala evening will be held at the Contents InterContinental Hotel, 360 St. Antoine West, corner Bleury. Editorial ...... p. 2 "Many of those who will attend the gala celebration will include former Cooperative News . . . . . p. 3 Panday Tinig members, friends, supporters and patrons of the Tourism ...... p. 6 Ensemble as well as colleagues in the multicultural community", said Editha Home Business ...... p 23 Fedalizo, coordinator for the choir. "In addition to celebrating our Ask The Video Guy . . . . p.10 history, we will be honoring Panday Tinig members - Magnolia Camat, Health News ...... p. 16 Gerald Castillo, Gelyn Gao-ay, Jessie Pascual - who have sung with the Philippine Cuisine ...... p. 15 choral group for ten years and Editha Fedalizo, for twenty-five years," said Showbiz Gossip . . . . . , .p. 18 Photo taken during the concert for the benefit of the McGill University fund raising See Page 4 Panday Tinig drive “Sing to Health” held at the Pollack Concert Hall, September 26, 2009. Classified Ads ...... p. 21 Magandang pasimula sa Canada handog sa inyo ng Scotiabank.

www.filipinostar.org 2 The North American Filipino Star March 2010 not only practical but sensible as well, GOVERNOR GENERAL especially in a multicultural society. TO VISIT HAITI AND Herein lies a possible solution to the DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Filipino searching for identify and EDITORIAL OTTAWA – March 2, 2010 authenticity in a global community.” Prime Minister Stephen Harper today The “hyphenated” Filipino-Canadian - a Such a solution is easier said than done. How does one bridge the announced that Governor General question of balance to a global view gap between the two identities? Michaëlle Jean will conduct a working Unfortunately, Mr. Malkovich did not visit to Haiti and the Dominican I came across an article by Mr. but not so in the Greater Toronto Area specify the steps one has to take Republic March 8 to 10. She will be John Horatio Malkovich who seems to (GTA) where only a handful of Filipinos before achieving the ideal balance of accompanied by her husband, Jean- have put his finger on the obvious but elected to political office still languish the two cultures - Filipino and Daniel Lafond. often not acknowledged fact of life of in entry positions such as school Canadian. He seems to imply that in Filipino-Canadians. At least, this is my trustee or local councillor.” He should order to achieve this balance, one has own impression as this is the first time have also added that in the Greater to be involved in the policy making of I have seen a piece of writing that has Montreal Area, no Filipino has yet the government as this actually affects managed to point out in simple succeeded in being elected to any our daily life. But before one is able to language the truth about our status in public office. We have had one Filipino do this, it is necessary first to be an Canada “the invisible minority” while in who put himself up for candidacy twice active member of a political party and the United States, Filipinos are referred for councilor in the Cote des Neiges be able to show an extraordinary ability to as the “invisible majority”. In his district but failed to garner enough to communicate and persuade others essay, he points out that ...”Canadians votes in spite of the highest to believe in one’s ideas. In Quebec, of Filipino descent ..(are). an invisible concentration of Filipinos living here. the problem is obviously linguistic as minority, obviously due to their lack of Another interesting point of Mr. we donot have too many fluent political power and representation in Malkovich’s essay is what he said speakers of French. To participate in government despite being the third about our Filipino youth. He wonders the public debates, it is required to largest Asian group in Canada, after why there is an apparent absence or have an impeccable skill of oratory in the Chinese and the Indians. This is lack of interest in political engagement both languages. similarly true in the United States, by the second or third generation Mr. Malkovich also pointed out ....Americans of Filipino descent (are) Filipinos, children of Filipinos who the importance of elections. He the ‘hidden majority’, ... the second came to Canada as toddlers or those laments the fact that most people go to This visit will reinforce the largest Asian group right behind the born and educated here in Canada. the polls without really understanding partnership between Canada and Chinese.” The following excerpt paints a the issues clearly and vote Haiti in the recovery and From time to time, we have comprehensive picture of our modern “perfunctorily.” But this problem is not reconstruction of that country. Their acknowledged our lack of day Filipino-Canadian youth: only among Filipino-Canadians. We Excellencies will engage the Haitian representation in government but we “Second or third-generation have been generally apathetic. authorities and civil society groups as just shrug it off saying that we are not Filipinos in Canada are those born in Statistics show that young people in central players in a long-term, interested in politics but underneath the 1970s and roughly are now in their particular, the so called “hope of our sustainable strategy for we seem to have a hunch that we are early or late 30s. Majority of these future” do not bother to vote. reconstruction and development of not yet ready to support anyone from youth have gone to university, and If we expect to have a voice in Haiti. The Governor General will also our own community. This is not only some have become lawyers, doctors, government, we must be willing to use the opportunity to underscore the related to the political arena but also in engineers or management and show that we can be united to support importance of education, culture, other spheres of economic or business computer professionals. While they our own candidate. Unfortunately, we women and youth within the broader activities. It is a sad commentary, and focus on their career paths, their have seen many examples of our lack reconstruction and recovery. hard to believe why it is taking us so parents and elders meanwhile of unity and selfishness. It appears that The second part of the trip will long to be more closely connected and continue to hug leadership positions in most associations, as pointed out by serve to reinforce Canada’s positive have a common goal. Perhaps, Mr. various Filipino community Mr. Malkovich, function for their self- relations with the Dominican Malkovich has aptly described us as organizations. Because they have not interests. Although some of us have Republic, an important and like- having a kind of “leaderless lifestyle” had this opportunity to lead back integrated successfully into the minded regional partner. The which is a misnomer according to him home, this seniors group is still mainstream society, we have not really Governor General will commend the “since there are several hundreds of ambitious to lead no matter at what shown any interest that goes beyond Dominican Republic for its leadership organizations of Filipinos in the city cost. With the exception of one our own family, our own association, in responding to the crisis in Haiti, and (both Toronto and Montreal) where organization run by young writers, our own particular social circle. It is will encourage the Dominican every town and province in the photographers and visual artists, the sad to say but it seems that we have Republic to remain engaged in the Philippines is represented by its own rest of community or advocacy not gone beyond our regionalistic long-term reconstruction of Haiti as association, or where every school, organizations of Filipinos in Toronto are loyalties. Perhaps, it will take some well as in the development strategy whether secondary or university, has in the hands of older elders perhaps a time to change our old attitudes that for the Island of Hispaniola. an alumni organization. Even national cultural legacy from the past where seem to prevent us from being For more information about heroes have their own respective traditional villages and communities economically progressive and this working visit, including the following, or even religious groups were led by elders.” The same can be politically sophisticated. complete itinerary, please see organized based on the intensity of said of the situation in Montreal. http://www.gg.ca. their devotion.” He uses the term A combination of factors - the Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi “leaderless” because each of these “leadership hugging by elders” and the organizations pursue its own self- limited objectives of most Filipino interest. Moreover, these associations community organizations - “have are purely social, or cultural by nature apparently driven away our Filipino and rarely engage in ideological youth away from community debates. Very few people are involvement. Although they may have members of any political party, and joined mainstream political parties, even if they are, they do not occupy they may also lose in the process the significant positions where they can necessary connection with their 5450 chemin de la Cote des Neiges Tel.: 514-485-7861 Fax: 514-485-3076 impact on the decisions of this party in community that can potentially provide Suite 511 E-Mail: [email protected] developing a party platform. them support and the numbers they Montreal, Quebec H3T 1Y6 Published by Filcan Publications, Inc. According to Mr. Malkovich, need to either get nominated or Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi there are two types of Filipino- elected to office.” Chief Editor & Publisher Canadians – those who have remained In Mr. Malkovich analysis, he true to their roots but failed to know believes that “Filipinos in Canada do Contributors: Hilda T. Veloso Sam Kevin how to get integrated into the not have a choice of favoring one side Community News News & Layout Editor mainstream society, and those who to the detriment of his or her new Al Abdon seemed to have integrated identity. .. Straddling both worlds Jerry Estrada Mary Joy Lizarondo successfully but have not yet enjoyed a appears to be the only rational choice; Sports News Bert Abiera political voice. He cited the fact that in yes, to be both, to reflect the best of Founder “the western Canadian provinces, both worlds. Bridging the two Filipinos were able to elect members of solitudes or balancing the differences The opinions expressed by the writers do no necessarily reflect that of the management the provincial and federal parliaments, and similarities of their two countries is of the North American Filipino Star. March 2010 The North American Filipino Star 3 The all, we are unable to keep our the middle or end of May 2010. T000000000000000000000000 accounting records up to date. While we are staying in a COOPERATIVE000000000000000 NEWS Fortunately, I have received an duplex basement to save money and application from a student of College decrease our deficit, we hope that our Measures to motivate members and volunteers Laurendeau to do her apprenticeship members will help us more by We have always wanted to receive commission from the fees of with Gilmore College. Instead of shopping even once a week at their find ways and means of improving the members they have recruited. To making her do the work of Gilmore, I own coop.. By doing this, they will cash flow of the Filipino Solidarity make it even more rewarding for both will help her do the accounting work help us rebuild our cash flow and to Cooperative but if the members do not the recruiter and the recruited, we will for the Coop which has been delayed move to a better location. We are seem to be willing to go out of their also offer an incentive for new for the past two years. The situation is looking for a better place and we are way to buy from their own cooperative, members. Starting from April 1, 2010, critical and must be done in order to hoping to find a non-competitor to be what should be done to motivate them any new member who pays their full put things under control and conform our co-tenant in order to share the rent to be more active? membership will receive a surprise to the government requirements of We would like our members to Based on the principles of gift. Moreover, if they have chosen to submitting financial reports at the end give us some suggestions on making psychology and human motivation, we become members themselves without of each fiscal year, and to submit tax the Coop more profitable, in terms of would like to give all members an being recruited, their first purchase of reports in order to get our tax refunds. increasing sales, motivating members incentive to participate in making the any amount will entitle them to a 5% This student will start on April 6 until to buy, and reducing the overhead Filipino Coop a viable enterprise. discount. Subsequent purchases will April 29, 2010. She will be working at costs To encourage members to be as previously stated - they will also Gilmore College office so that I can I am willing to speak to your buy more often and get something get a 2% discount for every $50 organize and supervise the work she association and explain why the back, we will implement a discount purchase before taxes. has to do for the Coop. cooperative is a good idea Please call of 2% for every $50 of purchase before To motivate volunteers, they When the financial statements me at 514-485-7861 or e-mail me at taxes. They will also receive a raffle should also be recognized for their for 2008 and 2009 are completed, we [email protected]. Also, check ticket to the draw for a gift basket unpaid services. Starting with the will be calling another general our website and comment on it. every month. month of April, we will be giving credits assembly. Perhaps, this will be around Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi To increase membership and to the hours served by our volunteers. Filipino Solidarity Cooperative Inc. the capitalization structure, we need to As an incentive, they can earn points 4151-A Van Horne Avenue increase our membership. As already for their hours of service. The (between Lavoie & Legare) reported before, we have 701 accumulated points can then be Montreal H3S 1S2, QC members as of today, but only about converted to cash discounts on their Tel. 514-733-8915 Fax: 514-485-3076 35% of this number has fully paid their purchases. This idea will have to be E-Mail [email protected] qualifying membership of $100. If we approved by the board of directors. A Website: filipinosolidaritycooperativeinc.shutterfly.com succeed in collecting the balance from special meeting will be scheduled those who have not yet fully paid, we soon to discuss this idea. Save time - Shop by phone and ask for delivery for orders of $50 will have enough capital to buy In order to keep our store or more. Tuesday & Sunday 2:00 to 6:00 P.M. delivery merchandise and equipment for the open longer, we need volunteers. Your Coop needs your support. Coop as there is approximately Hence, it is urgent to find ways to $35,000 receivable. encourage members to be trained as Patronize your own store!! To encourage members to volunteer cashiers. For security Business Hours pay their balances, we will introduce reasons, they will be trained in Mon.- Wed 2 - 5 pm an incentive system whereby each accounting for cash and other Thur - Fri. 2 - 6 pm qualified member can recruit new procedures to protect the assets of the Saturday 12 am.-5 pm members and be paid a 5% Coop. We hope to establish two shifts Sunday 2 - 6 pm commission on the proceeds from the of volunteers if our incentive works. If or by appointment membership fees collected. 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www.filipinostar.org 4 The North American Filipino Star March 2010 From Page 1 Quebec Sales Tax rebates regarding an expense From Page 1 Panday Tinig An environment sales tax (QST) as of January 1, 2011 account. The changes to be made to Paul Imperial, choir director. Clarifications on the application of the Every year, since the inception of the policy that hurts increase in the QST rate the mathematical factors and to the simplified method for calculating Panday Tinig Choral Ensemble in women The increase in the QST rate to January 1985, members of the group 8.5% will apply to the tax payable as of had faithfully celebrated their By Peter Gorrie Environment Columnist January 1, 2011. foundation day during that month. Toronto Star The taxable supply of movable However, since January is in the bleak Prime Minister Stephen Harper property or a service will be subject to of winter, the Ensemble has been says he wants to save the most the 8.5% QST rate if all or a portion of holding its anniversary parties during vulnerable people on Earth. its consideration becomes due after warmer months other than in " As president of the G8 in 2010, December 31, 2010, and is not paid January. "The joy that emanates from Canada will champion a major initiative before January 1, 2011. our success has to be shared with the to improve the health of women and The taxable supply of an community who have been supporting children in the world's poorest regions," immovable by way of sale will be us," said Fedalizo. Harper said in a recent opinion article in subject to the 8.5% QST rate if it is Finance Minister Raymond Bachand Tickets for the 25th anniversary this newspaper. made pursuant to a written agreement Some 500,000 women die in rebates regarding an expense account gala are at $55 per person. entered into after December 31, 2010, pregnancy or childbirth every year, and will be clarified by Revenu Québec at a Underground parking is available at $6 under which the ownership and 9 million kids die before their 5th later date. for the evening after 6 p.m. Access is at possession of the immovable will be St. Antoine immediately before the birthday, he wrote. "Far too many lives transferred to the recipient after this and unexplored futures have already Corresponding increase in the tobacco hotel entrance or at corner St. Antoine date. been lost for want of relatively simple tax. and St. Pierre street, which is the The taxable supply of the health-care solutions." To reflect the increase in the continuation of Bleury. For further construction, renovation, alteration or Details are to come – in the QST rate as of January 1, 2011, the information, you may send an e-mail to repair of an immovable will also be federal budget scheduled for next rates of the tobacco tax will be [email protected] or call (514) subject to the 8.5% QST rate if it is month, and Harper's opening speech changed as follows: 485-7281. made pursuant to a written agreement to the G20 summit, to be held here in entered into after December 31, 2010. PRIME MINISTER STEPHEN June. * the rate of 10.3 cents per cigarette However, the rules described HARPER CONGRATULATES What should we expect from his will be raised to 10.6 cents per above regarding the taxable supply of BRIAN McKEEVER ON WINNING sudden outburst of compassion? movable property or a service will also cigarette; GOLD AT 2010 PARALYMPIC * the rate of 10.3 cents per gram of apply to the taxable supply of an WINTER GAMES Here's a clue. loose tobacco or leaf tobacco will be immovable other than by way of sale. OTTAWA – Prime Minister A few days after Harper's raised to 10.6 cents per gram; Special rules apply to the Stephen Harper today congratulated article, Environment Minister Jim * the rate of 15.85 cents per gram of following supplies: continuous Brian McKeever, whose outstanding Prentice spoke in Calgary about any tobacco other than cigarettes, supplies, budget payment performance in the men’s visually climate change. Not only is Canada loose tobacco, leaf tobacco and cigars arrangements with reconciliation, impaired 10-kilometre classic cross weakening its target for greenhouse will be raised to 16.31 cents per gram; exchanges of movable property, country event was rewarded with a gas emissions "to ensure that it * the minimum rate applicable to a primacy rules, the bringing of movable gold medal at the 2010 Paralympic matches exactly" the U.S. goal, tobacco stick will be raised from 10.3 property to Québec, etc. Winter Games. Prentice said, but this country will also to 10.6 cents per stick; For further information, see “Congratulations to Brian do nothing until the Americans act. * the rate of 80% of the taxable price page A.55 in Additional Information on McKeever on another outstanding gold "We will only adopt a cap-and- of cigars will remain unchanged. the Budgetary Measures, published by medal performance,” said Prime trade regime if the United States Persons not under an the Ministère des Finances. Minister Harper. “This well-deserved signals that it wants to do the same. agreement with Revenu Québec who Consequential adjustments medal is a testament to many years of Our position on harmonization applies sell tobacco products regarding which Rounded-off mathematical commitment and hard work. equally to regulation." the specific tax on tobacco was factors. The QST is calculated on a Canadians are proud of your Since the U.S. Congress is collected in advance (or should have consideration that includes the goods accomplishment.” unlikely to pass meaningful climate been) must take an inventory of all and services tax (GST) at a rate of 5%. Mr. McKeever is a resident of change legislation, and lawsuits will such products they have in stock at With the increase in the QST to 8.5%, Canmore, Alberta, and was born in snarl any attempt by the U.S. midnight on December 31, 2010, and the effective rate of the QST (currently Calgary. With his brother and guide, Environmental Protection Agency to remit, before January 29, 2011, an 7.875%) and the combined effective Robin McKeever, he won seven impose regulations, our government amount corresponding to the rate of the GST and the QST (12.875%) Paralympic medals at previous Games. will happily continue the profligate difference between the tax applicable will be raised to 8.925% and 13.925% Mr. McKeever also competes in able- status quo. at the new rates and that applicable at respectively as of January 1, 2011. The bodied competition; he was the 2005 This approach hobbles the rates in effect before midnight on mathematical factors rounded to Canadian National Champion, and Canada's ability to develop a thriving low- December 31, 2010. 7.87% and 12.87% will be replaced by qualified for the 2007 World carbon economy: We'll leave that benefit to factors rounded to 8.92% and 13.92% The same applies to collection Championships finishing with the top those with more ambition and imagination. respectively, as of the same date. officers under an agreement with Canadian result. At the Vancouver It also makes a mockery of Taxable benefit related to the Revenu Québec who sell tobacco 2010 Winter Games, Brian became the Harper's pledge to help impoverished cost of operating an automobile. The products regarding which the specific first Canadian selected to compete in women and children. Even if Canada amount of QST to be included in the tax on tobacco is paid in advance or both the Olympic and Paralympic provides ample medicine and food to calculation of a registrant's net tax has not yet been paid. competition in the same year. This is developing countries – an outcome related to the cost of operating an For further information, see his second gold medal at the 2010 that's far from certain – his "relatively automobile corresponds to 4.7% of the page A.58 in Additional Information on Paralympic Winter Games. simple" measures wouldn't suffice value of the benefit. As of January 1, the Budgetary Measures, published by Cross-country skiing was because poverty and disease result 2011, the rate of 4.7% will be raised to the Ministère des Finances. introduced as a sport at the first from social, economic and 5.4%. Paralympic Winter Games in 1976 in environmental wounds that require Quick accounting methods. Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. Competitions more than bandages. The prescribed rate for small Advertise in the are open to athletes with a physical "If we invest in women's health businesses set at 2.7% for vendors of disability or visual impairment. Cross- while ignoring the impact of climate corporeal movable property and at country skiers use two basic change, then, we're doomed to failure," 5.3% for other businesses will be North American techniques: classical and freestyle. For says Robert Fox, executive-director of raised to 3% and 6%, respectively. The Filipino Star more information about this sport, visit Oxfam Canada. prescribed rate for municipalities set at the website of the Canadian Paralympic The most recent United Nations report on The State of the 4.6% and for other bodies set at 5.9% a credible, reliable Committee. athletes and team officials will be raised to 5.2% and 6.6%, from more than 40 countries are world's Population explains respectively. The new prescribed rates newspaper competing in a five-sport, 64-event why:change, partly because in many will apply to any reporting period that competition schedule at venues in countries they make up the larger starts after December 31, 2010. Call 514-485-7861 Vancouver and Whistler. Canada is share of the agricultural work force and represented by more than 50 athletes partly because they tend to have Simplified method for calculating at the competition. access to fewer income-earning

www.filipinostar.org March 2010 The North American Filipino Star 5 opportunities. when you consider that immigration CPBC names to and investment activities in the "Women manage households will represent all of our net labour Philippines. and care for family members, which growth by 2011 and all net population special advisors Dr. Michael G. Rayel, MD, often limits their mobility and increases growth within the next 25 years, it is Canadian of Filipino origin, is a Clinical their vulnerability to sudden weather- clear that action must be taken right Toronto, February 25, 2010 - Assistant Professor at Memorial related natural disasters. Drought and away." The President of Canada Philippines University of Newfoundland (MUN) erratic rainfall force women to work Business Council (CPBC), Mr. Forte Discipline of Psychiatry. He also serves harder to secure food, water and The panel discussion, moderated by Gerardo, today announced the as the Chief of Psychiatry at Dr. G. B. energy for their homes. Girls drop out the Liberal Citizenship and Immigration appointments of two distinguished Cross Memorial Hospital of Eastern of school to help their mothers with Critic Maurizio Bevilacqua, will address Canadian professionals – Former health based in Newfoundland. He is a these tasks (creating a) cycle of the growing decline in labour market Canadian Ambassador to the Diplomate of American Board of deprivation, poverty and inequality." outcomes for new Canadians and the Philippinnes Robert Collette and Dr. Psychiatry and Neurology with As climate change threatens state of programs designed to assist Michael Rayel, to serve as special subspecialty certifications in Geriatric their survival in rural areas, people flee economic integration and the role of advisors to the council board. and Forensic Psychiatry and to cities; forced into crowded, squalid employers investing in human capital. Former Ambassador Robert Psychosomatic Medicine. He trained at conditions where food and water are Collette, President of RCBI, based in New York Medical College, New York scarce and diseases flourish. The Leaders from the Canadian Federation Ottawa, is appointed to the Board of University Medical Center, and Harvard precarious homes of these climate of Independent Business, the Advisors. His firm provides advice to Medical School. As an entrepreneur, refugees are usually first to be Canadian Labour Congress and from Canadian companies doing business he established Oikos Global that destroyed in a storm or flood. the Conference Board of Canada, in Asia and Europe with a particular produces his award-winning game In general, women are more among other experts, will be on hand inventions — the Oikos Game Series, likely than men to die in weather- to offer their thoughts on constructive Actus Tale, Fikloo, and Wordigy. He related disasters, which have solutions. heads Soar Dime Ltd that operates increased four-fold over the past 20 Positive News Media, Oikos’ Insights! years. "The Conservative government has yet and Psychedu.com. As an author, he Sending traditional aid into to engage with the key issues that are has written widely received psychiatry these situations could ease some pain, holding immigrants back," said Mr. review books and also conducts but it's akin to pouring water into a Bevilacqua. "To take just one example, webinars on mental health and bottomless bucket. even through Minister Kenney talks emotional intelligence for parenting, If Harper were serious about about the need to better support the personal, and career success. For his his new campaign, he'd put Canada in integration of new Canadians into the additional expertise, Dr. Rayel will the lead on climate change rather than workforce, he failed to invest more advise the board on matters related to keep us a laggard. He'd make that than one third of the money he Information Technology, particularly in policy part of a coherent effort to allocated for language training last Dr. Michael Rayel using the Internet platform for change the conditions that condemn year." conducting council board meetings, so many women and children to emphasis on China, the Philippines webminars and fora. desperate, short lives. The latest Statistics Canada report on and Switzerland. He is also a member The CPBC is a non-profit "We don't see them Canadians who received their of several Advisory Boards and/or national organization whose connecting the dots," Fox says. education and training overseas Board of Directors of Canadian membership consists of corporations Worse, they act as if the dots confirms they are over-qualified and companies. Mr. Collette had a and individuals dedicated to the don't even exist. underpaid in far greater numbers than distinguished diplomatic career which promotion and practical development [email protected] native born Canadians. ended in September 2009, after 37 of business and trade between years. At the onset of his career with Canadian and Philippine companies in Liberals are working "There's no single, quick fix solution, the Public Service of Canada he spent various industries. Its office of the but there are plenty of areas we can twelve years with the Canadian national president is located in Aurora, to bridge the success address," said Mr. Bevilacqua. International Development Agency Ontario. Its administrative office is gap for immigrants "Today's session will help us set the including postings to Yaoundé and located in Ottawa. Click here agenda while sending a strong Kuala Lumpur. He joined the http://canphil.org for complete OTTAWA - Liberals are meeting today message to the Conservative Department Foreign Affairs and information about and for membership with key stakeholders in immigrant government about taking immigration International Trade (DFAIT) in 1986. in this organization. settlement and integration to discuss issues more seriously." His career at DFAIT includes having Contact: Ann Gregory, Admin., CPBC the greatest challenge for our been appointed as Canada's Minister – 16135948700; workforce in the years ahead: getting "Ultimately, if we want to realize the full (Trade), Canadian Embassy, Beijing [email protected] our newcomers into the positions that potential of our country, we must (1997-2000), Ambassador to the truly reflect the skills and talents they maximize its human resources. We Philippines (2000-2003), Chief of PAB/PSW have brought to Canada. can't achieve that by leaving Protocol for Canada (2003-2005), immigrants behind," Mr. Bevilacqua Canada’s Ambassador to Switzerland (Nursing Aide) "There is a huge disconnect between concluded. and Liechtenstein (2005-2009). He was Course Schedule the expectations that immigrants have Contact: also the Prime Minister’s Personal about their lives in Canada versus the Press Office Representative for the Francophonie, Monday reality that many experience once they Office of the Leader of the Opposition Director, Trade and investment for the get here," said Liberal Leader Michael 613-996-6740 Middle East and Africa and Director for afternoons, Ignatieff. "Immigrants are over- Investment and Science and represented in the poverty, Office of the Hon. Maurizio Bevilacqua, technology. 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www.filipinostar.org 6 The North American Filipino Star March 2010 culture and history. The big antique bell, measuring 7 Being the birthplace of President feet in height, 5 feet in diameter, and Manuel Roxas, one’s travel 10.4 tons in weight, is surrounded by TOURISM experience will never be complete eight smaller bells. Its reverberation without visiting the two-storey can be heard from as far as eight hardwood and stone house of the kilometers away. C a p t i v a t i n g first president of the Philippines. Of course, nothing beats Located at the corner of Rizal and interacting with the indigenous Zamora Streets, Roxas City, the people of Capiz - Sulod Tribe in Tapaz historical shrine houses the and Ati of Dumarao - to experience C A P I Z photographs and other memorabilia authentic history, culture, and of the late president Roxas. traditions. Built in 1774, the Sta. Monica Recently, the National Mention Capiz and most people and 472 barangays. Its topography is Church is considered one of the Commission for the Culture and the will instinctively correlate it with the characterized by rolling hills, oldest churches in the country and Arts, in cooperation with the local popular local myth about aswang, the agricultural lands, mountain peaks, can be found in Panay, Capiz. government of Capiz, celebrated the common name for ghouls, monsters, and ranges, as well as powdery gray- Declared as a National Landmark by Indigenous People’s Month in Roxas and witches. However, those who sand beaches and isolated coves. the National Historical Institute in City where over 18 indigenous believe in the rumor that Capiz is a The majesty of natural wonders 1997, its architecture is majestic groups from Luzon, Visayas, and coven of witches and aswang will that range from falls to hills and caves Baroque. Mindanao participated. surely miss a lot by not visiting this as well as the consummate seafood The grand structure of the church Entitled “Dungog,” which means rustic yet beautiful province. produce and indigenous fares and is made of coral stone, shaped into dignity in Hiligaynon, the festival Life in Capiz is as simple and centuries-old historical architectures Latin cross with one large central altar featured the significant aspects of the peaceful as any province in the are just some of the reasons to and four lateral ones. Each lateral indigenous people’s way of life, Philippines. It is an ideal refuge for explore Capiz. altar, stunningly gilded with retablos highlighting both the tangible and those who want to escape the hustle of hardwood, supports artistically- intangible traditions, and mirrored the and bustle of the city life with its Something old made polychrome religious statues. wealth of heritage and pride of the unique charm evident in its rich Atop the five-storey belfry of the indigenous communities in the history and serene natural attractions. Relive Capiz’s glorious pre- church hangs the Dakung Ligganay country. Located 375 miles southwest of Hispanic and colonial past by visiting (big bell), which is believed to be the Manila, Capiz is one of the five the Panublian Museum. Located on biggest bell in Southeast Asia, and Borrowed from nature provinces that make up the Panay Hughes St., Roxas City, the museum third in the world. The bell was cast Island in Western Visayas. It is was originally built as a water tank in using 70 sacks of coins by Don Juan Untouched by modernity, Capiz comprised of 16 municipalities, one 1910 but now houses comprehensive Reina to honor God and the Virgin of is envisioned by the provincial chartered city which is Roxas City, collection of the province’s rich Consolacion in 1878. government to be the “Eco-tourism

The Sta. Monica Parish Church at Pan-ay, Capiz, where the biggest bell in Southeast Asia can be found.

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Hub in Central Philippines,” branding One of the must-see is the it as “Captivating Capiz” to promote Marugo Eco-Resort, which is built in the province as a tourist destination. a 400-hectare land situated along the For the adventurous, they can go dam. One can cruise along the dam spelunking or do simple cave through a floating hut or by kayaking. exploration in some of the unique Several minutes away, one can trek to cave systems in the Philippines. The see the splendid waterfalls. Pilar Caves, for instance, have For a laid-back life, catch a wave numerous snake-like passageways or two in the powdery gray-sand that would take days, or even Baybay Beach while watching the months, to thoroughly explore. The sun sets amidst the backdrop of sea caves are situated in the 200-feet and sky, or explore the rich marine high grayish black cliff of the ecosystem in Olotayan and Napti mountains and surrounded by rice Islands. fields. Of course, don’t go home without History has it that one of the having your fill of seafood. Dubbed as caves, Balisong Cave, witnessed the “Seafood Capital of the one of the greatest battles in the Philippines,” Capiz boasts of its 80- province during the Spanish kilometer coastlines and wide revolution where the local hero Juan expanse of swamps which are Arce died. converted into fishponds where Pilar Caves Local people and tourists alike varieties of seafood can be caught. frequent the Suhot Caves. The Capiz holds one of the richest fish Dumalag caves are a chain of grounds which make the province interconnected caverns which have a one of the major contributors to the connecting tunnel to Badiang Cave of Philippine aquamarine industry. Dumarao which is at least six For pasalubong, opt for dried kilometers away. At the mouth of seafood or capiz shells turned into Suhot Caves is a man-made pool fashion accessories, decorative whose waters flow from a spring vases, and lamps, among others. inside the cave. Considered as the most versatile Numerous eco-parks abound in seashell, capiz is admired for its Capiz such as the Pangilatan Eco- translucent quality, with a luster tourism Park which is home to one of reminiscent of the mother of pearl the most majestic waterfalls in the shells. province that has an enormous Far from the scary place that the cascade of 81 feet, and the Culajao province was rumored to be, Capiz is Mangrove Eco-Park, the only truly and simply captivating. a mangrove reserve within the city. Olotoyan beach , view of the Lonely Island, Capiz

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www.filipinostar.org 8 The North American Filipino Star March 2010 COMMUNITY NEWS Filipino Catholics Celebrate Consecration of Notre Dame des Philippines Church By Hilda T. Veloso for their unswerving support. “This Filipinos jubilantly celebrated manifestation of loyalty and dedication on February 27 the consecration and by the Filipino faithful” he said, “has the 20th anniversary of the canonical made it possible for the Catholic installation of the Catholic Mission with Mission to minister to the spiritual, a Thanksgiving Mass and a gala dinner religious and moral needs of the at the Wyndham Montreal Airport community.” Hotel. Led by Mr. Jose Brillantes, the Philippine ambassador to Canada, the

Photo shows Cardinal Turcotte with 31 priests concelebrating the mass. (Photo: Courtesy of Dante Tabamo) Cure Unite Pastoral, Fr. Roger Begin performance of the Blacksmith Band and Fr. Gerard Loiselle, both PME made the event lively and enjoyable. priests who loyally support and help The quality and selection of their the Mission, Fr. Serge Laverdure, music enticed people to dance. The CSSR, pastor of the French community Pamana ng Luzviminda Dance and Fr. Lawrence Laplante, OFM. Company provided the cultural The celebration continued into entertainment for the evening. the evening with the gala dinner and dance at the Wyndham Montreal Prayer is the door to God’s Airport Hotel. Over five hundred guests attended the festivity and many more treasury. Faith is the key that Ms. Mimi Noche Tamayo received a bouquet for having choreographed the Rigodon had wanted to attend but could not be opens it” ... Therefore, beware in de Honor dance, shown with the couples who participated (Photo: Dante Tabamo) accommodated for lack of space. your prayers of limiting God, not The highlight of the evening only by unbelief but also by more than seven hundred Filipinos The Consecration Rite was the rendition of the Rigodon de fancying that you know what He consisted of the annointing of the altar were proud to be part of history in the Honor performed by some members of and the building by Cardinal Turcotte ; making as they witnessed and the Filipino Catholic Mission brilliantly can do.” From Streams in the Desert the incensation of the altar, the church, participated in the consecration and choreographed by Mimi Noche- and the congregation by Monsignor celebration of the Holy Eucharist. They Tamayo, the KDT consultant. The Igino Incantalupo, Episcopal vicar for were also joined by a congregation of Ethnic Communities. nuns who have many Filipino Jean-Claude Cardinal Turcotte members, the French Catholic celebrated the Mass with thirty one community of the parish , priests from priests from the different parts of the the Quebec Society of Foreign city. The Scripture readings were Missions, (PME) and by the superiors done in French, English and Pilipino. of religious orders. The beautiful music was provided by Notably present were the "Sandiwaang Himig" , conducted Monsignor Francis Coyle of St. by Butch Aracena, choir director. Patrick's Basilica, Fr. Lawrence In his homily, the Cardinal MacEachen of St Malachy, Fr. John congratulated the Filipinos for their Lyng of St Kevin, Fr. Guy fidelity to the Catholic faith and urged Charbonneau, PME Superior General, them to remain faithful to the teachings Fr. Florent Vincent, PME Regional of Christ. He encouraged the faithful to Superior, Canada, Monsignor Pierre continue with their customs and Blanchard, Episcopal Vicar for Region traditions as they enrich their lives in North, Canon Rene Martin, the practice of their Christian faith. Ceremoniare, Fr. Julien Cormier, For his part, Fr. Frank Alvarez, Provincial Superior, Missionaires PME, pastor of Notre Dame des d'Afrique, Fr. Nicolas Sengson, Philippines Catholic Mission , Superior, SVD Grandby House, Fr. welcomed everyone to the celebration Gilles Bourdeau, Assistant Provincial, Hon. Jose Brillantes, Philippine Ambassador, and Jean Claude Cardinal Turcotte and thanked Filipinos in a special way Franciscans, Fr. Regis Pellerin, CSSR, pose for souvenir with Fr. Frank Alvarez and other FCMM members.

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www.filipinostar.org March 2010 The North American Filipino Star 9 means they have the chance to manage a This conference is going to be The Power of business because they own it. They can webcast live to satellite meetings across decide what they want and they divide the country, including one here in their profits if the business prospers. Montreal, where citizens will have the Cooperation We cannot decide for big companies opportunity to be heard – by sharing your we work with because we don’t own ideas with conference speakers and local them. We cannot force them to share their Members of Parliament. Do we really need a profits with us because they built their Please join us at the Montreal Filipino Cooperative? businesses for their own benefit. Ordinary Satellite Conference, hosted at the BMO workers do not have the chance to sit and Amphitheatre in Concordia University’s manage in key positions because in John Molson School of Business, (1450 By Jerry Estrada private corporations they base control of Guy, adjacent to Metro Guy-Concordia) the business on share ownership. on Saturday March 27 and Sunday March In cooperatives, money doesn’t 28. matter. Members have equal · Like the main Canada at 150 opportunities and become board of conference, the Montreal Satellite When I first joined a credit union Philippines. Here in Canada they can live comfortably and most importantly live directors, regardless of share capital, if he Conference will be non-partisan. Local or cooperative in Mindanao, Philippines, or she is willing to serve. politicians will not be there to talk, but it was just more due to curiosity. I was peacefully. Indeed, this is the difference between the life they can lead here and SURE MARKET. The members are rather to listen – listen to you, and to our puzzled then what’s inside the invited, non-partisan experts. the life they can lead back home. the coop customers. The members cooperative movement that doesn’t exist The Montreal Satellite However, most of us Filipinos are so should patronize the business they own in any organization, what are the Conference is free and open to everyone. devoted to our families that even on the in order to succeed. In private business differences compared to associations, The Montreal Satellite first step of our feet on the soil of rich ownerships, they spend a lot on corporations, partnerships, or any small Conference will take place on Saturday, countries; our mind and heart remain in marketing strategies and advertisements business ownerships. March 27, from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm and the Philippines. Because majority of us to entice customers to come and buy Do we really need a Filipino on Sunday, March 28, from 8:30 am to come here alone, a big percentage of our from them while a cooperative does not Cooperative? Before we can answer this 4:00 pm. Of course, you are free to attend gross income goes to our families and have to advertise if the members question, it is better to understand what a as much or as little of it as you like. relatives for school tuition fees, themselves automatically know that they cooperative is all about. What is the · On both days, at 11:30 am, we will medicines, foods, shelter and for many are the ones who should patronize their purpose of its existence? People will not present town hall discussions featuring other reasons. own business. want to cooperate if they don’t distinguished experts to present a local Most of us here experience hardships Success is easier said than done. understand well the mechanics of perspective on the topics presented at the in life because our resources are not Success is in creating a unique value cooperatives and why they should be national conference. Saturday’s enough. We have to work more to finance proposition that goes above average in developed. discussion will focus the future of Energy, our needs here and there. How can we everything we do. We all know that this all The definition of a cooperative was the Environment and the Economy, while fight poverty and save money for the takes time – time that sometimes is stolen already mentioned in my previous Sunday’s will explore Canada’s role in the future, to avoid holding empty bags when by unexpected business operational articles. In a simple language, it is a world of 2017. we reach our ripe age of retirement? We problems, inefficient processes and lack group of people joined together, who Canada at 150: rising to the need extra income to help us end this of good organizational structure. contribute capital and share the risks for Challenge is about the future, and is just cycle of poverty but how do we do this? However, if we pool our resources, ideas, economic activities and purposes. the beginning. The objective is not to In the early years, like Alphonse and time together we could reach more In the Philippines or any poor advance simplistic solutions or short term Desjardins of Canada, cooperative than what we could think of. country, an ordinary man may notice that tactics, but rather to spark a national initiators thought of creating cooperatives Life is so short and precious. We pawnshops are all over the place. You dialogue about the big issues that will for ordinary workers due to the following must use our time on earth in doing can see it in every corner of the street. determine the future well-being of reasons: something worthwhile. One of the ways Pawnshops are one of the best indicators Canadian families, individuals and LACK OF CAPITAL. Common people we can do is to share our ideas and some that a certain country is in economic communities. and ordinary workers do not have of our time to the community – to turmoil. If you would like to pre-register enough fortune to have a business alone. cooperate in building our common Likewise, still in many third world for the Montreal Satellite Conference, Unlike large corporations formed by rich prosperity together. countries, cooperatives are please visit the Canada at 150 conference people, they are able to build whatever mushrooming and continue to sprout, Hon. Irwin Cotler website http://can150.ca/events and click emerge and grow rapidly. Why? The size of business they want because they Invites Montrealers to on the Montreal event. While reason is simple. Common people build have a lot of money to capitalize any encouraged, pre-registration is not cooperatives to fight poverty and hope for enterprise. the Montreal 150 required. a chance to have an equal distribution of The only way to own a business for Conference Should you have any questions, ordinary workers is to pool their small and wealth in this world that only the rich On March 26th, 27th, and 28th, or wish to volunteer, please do not businessmen and large corporations meager resources together and make a hesitate to contact Kent Hovey-Smith or cooperative. In putting their capital Michael Ignatieff, Leader of the Official enjoy. Opposition and of the Liberal Party of Margaret Guest at (514) 283-2013 or In many rich countries with a good together they can also build a bigger [email protected]. business venture. Canada, is hosting Canada at 150: rising supply of resources like Canada, or here to the Challenge, a major conference in Canadians understand the in Montreal to be specific, not all Filipinos OWNERSHIP. Ordinary workers do transformational power of new ideas and not have any chance to own a business if Montreal. Leading thinkers and doers are lucky to have good jobs, not all from across Canada and around the innovative thinking. They want to look to Filipinos are fortunate to have good they do it alone. They would remain the future with hope and confidence, not ordinary workers forever as their income world will grapple with what Canada can businesses to own. In simple language, and should be when we mark our 150th fear and anxiety. many Filipinos here are still experiencing is fixed and sometimes nailed. It doesn’t Hon. Irwin Cotler, MP go up. Private businesses divide their anniversary in 2017, what must be done hardships and striving to live on a daily today to get there. 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If passed, this movies at home? your HDTV, which can ensure proper would allow them to apply later for law would exempt all participants of the “lip Sync” between the picture and Not all homeowners have a permanent residence from within LCP, who had already passed a sound. In some models it even Canada. After working the required medical examination prior to arriving in theater in their basement but a converts DVD video to HDTV selected few often do. These folks who two years to be eligible for permanent Canada, from the requirement to pass resolutions. For best results I residence, Juana submitted her a second medical examination when gradually build their home theaters recommend buying an AV receiver with often start out by relying on their TV’s application where she was found to be applying for permanent residence. support for HDMI connections. The eligible. She was then required to Sadly, Juana did not live long built-in speakers. 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Among the candidates running for However, prolonged uncertainty could Congress are President Gloria hurt markets, pushing up interest rates Macapagal Arroyo, Imelda Marcos, the and hitting investor confidence. wife of deposed dictator Ferdinand Automated voting will be used for Marcos, and Manny Pacquiao, a the first time. There has been no large- seven-times world boxing champion scale test of the system, nor an outline and national hero. of a clear back-up plan in the event of Arroyo, in office since 2001 and technical or logistical problems. not eligible to stand again, will be the ‘We believe there is a 60 percent first president to seek a seat in the 287- chance that some reversion to manual member lower house. She is seen ballot-counting will materialise, having a strong chance of becoming resulting in delays,’ Barclays Capital house speaker, the country’s fourth analysts said in report, adding a close most senior political role. result after a disputed process could ‘The president is just buying a lengthen the time taken to form a new personal insurance plan,’ said Benito government. ‘We believe current bond Lim, political science professor at the prices are not giving sufficient weight Jesuit-run Ateneo de Manila University, to this prospect,’ the analysts said, referring to opponents’ pledges to putting the chance of a completely investigate accusations of electoral successful election at 30 percent and fraud and corruption. failure at 10 percent. ‘She knows she could no longer The start of local campaigning hold on to power but she believes she could test the leads of Benigno could get some form of protection if ‘NoyNoy’ Aquino, the son of The Philippine election shifts gear but not overly concerned about the she becomes speaker of the House of democracy icon Corazon Aquino, and on Friday as campaigning for anticipated cycle of political killings, Representatives.’ billionaire senator Manuel ‘Manny’ Congressional seats starts, with fraud and chaos, all regular features of Arroyo has appointed a new head Villar in opinion polls of the nine interest centred on the president’s Philippine elections. of the military and the Supreme Court presidential candidates. At the move to run for the lower house and ‘We’ve priced in the expected has ruled she can appoint a new chief moment they have a handy lead over the risks from a new automated voting violence at the local level as well as justice. Her opponents say she is Joseph ‘Erap’ Estrada, the former system. potential errors in the electoral looking to extend her term in the event president who was forced out of office Local campaigning could change process,’ an economist at a local bank of a disputed vote or failed election. in 2001, while Teodoro is still polling in the presidential race if Gilberto ‘Gibo’ said. ‘...it is now clear that Arroyo is single figures. Teodoro, the administration candidate The sovereign 5-year credit default absolutely intent on consolidating and ‘For politicians seeking national running a distant fourth in opinion swap spread for the Philippines is perpetuating her power by shifting it seats, the start of local campaigning polls, can tap the national reach of his around 160 basis points, down from from the executive to legislative will test the strength of their political party organisation to boost support. more than 200 in February and level branch,’ Pacific Strategies and machinery,’ Lim said, adding the Investors are worried about with Indonesia. Assessments, a political risk political fortunes of Teodoro would uncertainty if the vote does not The stock market has risen 2.2 consultancy, said in a report. depend on the unity and cohesion of produce timely and credible results, percent so far this week, accounting the ruling coalition party. a Erap on pardon: ‘I don’t owe Arroyo anything’ I don’t owe her anything. (PMP) banner on May 10. Boracay mansion This was the statement of former In 2001, Estrada, then accused of President Joseph “Erap" Estrada on corruption, was forced to step down The deposed leader then denied President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo from Malacañang after only two years ownership of the infamous Boracay despite the presidential pardon given in office due to a massive street mansion, adding that his greatest to him three years ago. uprising calling for his resignation. He extravagance was only eating out with “Siya ang may may utang na loob was detained for six years, was his friends. dahil inagawan ako ng puwesto (She’s convicted of plunder in September The controversial mansion, the one who owe me because she 2007, but was pardoned a month later. located in Quezon City, is being stole the presidency from me)," During the “Kandidato" interview, auctioned by the government for Estrada said when he took the hot seat Estrada said he doubted the credibility P142.9-million. It was said to be the on GMA News’ election show of the Sandiganbayan’s special residence of Estrada’s mistress, Laarni “Kandidato," which was aired division that convicted him, claiming it Enriquez. The Sandiganbayan ordered Wednesday night. was not able to prove he stole the forfeiture of the property after He said Malacañang had asked government money. Estrada’s conviction. him to issue a written apology in He insisted that he never The anti-graft court found that exchange for his pardon, but he committed any wrongdoing, including Estrada bought property using P142 declined it. He also denied that he pillaging government coffers. He million that came from jueteng, a asked for his pardon. added that he only told lies when he popular illegal numbers game. “Wala akong kasunduan na probably pardoned him because “she was a child. The Boracay mansion was so ganoon at hindi ako humingi sa kaniya was moved by her conscience" over “a “During my childhood, may times named because the property’s ng pardon. Pinasusulat pa nga ako, miscarriage of justice." na sa mama ko, nagsisinungaling ako swimming pool was surrounded by pero ayaw ko [I never made any kaya madalas ako mapingot (there fine white sand that was brought from agreement, and I never asked for her Another shot at the presidency were times when I lied to my mother, Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan.e a pardon. I was made to write my who twisted my ears as punishment)," apology, but I refused]," he said. Estrada is running for president he said. Estrada said President Arroyo under the Puwersa ng Masang Pilipino www.filipinostar.org 12 The North American Filipino Star March 2010 The North American Filipino Star Photo Gallery

Svetlana Suarez, president of the Kapampangan Association of Montreal (extreme right, back row) wih all the candidates of the Munting Mutya ng Pilipinas, February 20, 2010, TMR Hall.

2010 Munting Mutya ng Pilipinas Montreal, Mia Faye Atuelan Valla (2nd from left) posing with Munting Mutya of 2009. Standing by are Roger de la Cruz and Veth Suarez, Feb. 20

Hon. Jose Brillantes poses for souvenir with: Zenaida Kharroubi, Hilda Veloso and Mimi The Laging Handa Scouts Group 0592 led by Jovanni Ortiz, Scout leader (holding Noche Tamayo, February 27, 2010 at the Wyndham Hotel where the FCMM Gala was held. the Philippine Flag during their fund raising drive selling chocolates, Feb. 20, 2010

From left: Albert Gutierrez, Hilda Veloso, Leonie Abelardo, Lydia Cabugao, and Salvador Cubs and Scouts of Laging Handa Group 0592 at the Metro offering their Cabugao, Standing: Zenaida Kharroubi, Mimi Noche Tamayo and Dr. Leonardo Abellardo. chocolates to a passer by who seems happy to help them, February 20, 2010

Sony Valdez, Melle Lugod, Nelson Alvaro and other guests of the FCMM gala evening. The whole FCMM congregation pose for souvenir in front of the newly renovated altar.

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www.filipinostar.org 14 The North American Filipino Star March 2010 Gibo enters Top 3 in presidential bet surveys

Now that his presidential administration-backed Lakas- campaign is in full throttle, Lakas- Kampi-CMD expect Teodoro to Kampi-CMD standard bearer continue to gain ground as the Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. has local campaign kicks off in two improved his survey standings days. based on polls recently conducted Ray Roquero, party deputy nationwide by broadcast media secretary general, said Teodoro giant Radio Mindanao Network and his team enjoy a huge backing (RMN) as he placed consistently among the local candidates, within the top three slots in many adding that Lakas-Kampi-CMD areas of Luzon, Visayas and accounts for at least 71 percent of Mindanao. all bets who have filed their Asked who they would choose candidacy for the May 10 polls. as the next president of the Local bets have vowed to Philippines should elections be strongly push for the candidacy of held tomorrow, the 45-year-old the Lakas-Kampi-CMD national former defense secretary raked in bets as soon as the local 50 percent of the survey votes in campaign starts this Friday. Sorsogon City taken from March 9 As proof, Roquero said, a total to 11. Philippines presidential candidate Gilberto Teodoro greets residents while campaigning 51 incumbent governors recently The survey results also showed for the upcoming May election in Marikina City, Metro Manila March 23, 2010 forged a “multiparty alliance” to that Nacionalista Party bet Sen. during the March 4-7); Cauayan, Attorney Mike Toledo, campaign and deliver the votes for Manny Villar had 25 percent, Isabela (March 2-6); Baguio City Teodoro’s campaign spokesman, Teodoro who they described as the followed by Liberal Party candidate (March 4-5); Laoag City (March 5- cited the ruling party’s machinery “best, brightest and most capable Sen. Benigno Aquino III, 19.2 6); Tuguegarao City (March 15-16); and Gibo’s strong and aggressive candidate” in this year’s percent, and Partido ng Masang Ormoc City (March 6-7); San presence in many parts of the presidential race Pilipino standard-bearer Joseph Carlos City (March 5-6); country as the main contributory On Tuesday, Teodoro Estrada, 3.3 percent. Dumaguete City (March 6-7); and factors in his improved rating shrugged off the defection of The same survey, this time Metro Bacolod (March 5-6). standings. Bukidnon Gov. Jose Zubiri to the conducted from March 6 to 7 in The 1989 bar topnotcher and Teodoro secured double-figure Villar camp as an expected move Vigan City placed Teodoro behind Harvard-trained lawyer edged out statistics (14 percent) in the latest by the governor. Villar, but ahead of Aquino, John Estrada in third place in the RMN pre-poll survey by The Center for He said the ruling party has Carlos delos Reyes, Eddie survey conducted for the rest of Issues and Advocacy (The Center), taken strong moves to prevent Villanueva, and Estrada. Luzon (March 2-16), and breathed which had Villar overtaking moves by rival political parties to Teodoro placed third in RMN heavily behind the necks of Villar Aquino, 28 percent to 26 percent, raid its ranks. a surveys (behind Aquino and Villar) and Aquino in the survey for the respectively. in Pagadian City (conducted rest of the Visayas (March 2-9). Meanwhile, leaders of the Mikey Arroyo not quitting Quezon City councilor bows party-list race out of Mayoralty race

There’s no backing out in the Incumbent Quezon City effort to address the problem of party-list race as far as Pampanga Councilor Ariel Inton withdrew from Representative Juan Miguel “Mikey” the mayoralty race in Quezon City Arroyo is concerned. Arroyo, the President’s eldest son, citing lack of funds and fears of simply dismissed anew criticisms election cheating by his political thrown at him for being the first rivals. nominee of Ang Galing Pinoy, a party- In a statement Wednesday, Inton list group claiming to represent admitted that the race for Quezon security guards. City mayor was a "battle we cannot “If you notice, those criticizing all yet win." come from the opposition, nothing is He made the announcement new,” he said in a text message. days before the start of the local Asked if he plans to back out, he campaign period on Friday. said, “That is for the party-list hierarchy City Councilor Ariel Inton, seen here Inton said lack of funding was during relief efforts in Quezon City, 2009 to decide.” one of the reasons why he decided Arroyo still has one term left in the to withdraw from the race. Representative Juan Miguel Arroyo House of Representatives but gave “This is the battle that we cannot double registrants and flying voters,” way to his mother, who is seeking a yet win thus the need for us to Inton said. congressional seat in Pampanga’s the lower chamber could be the prepare better and look ahead for He also alleged that some city second district. “House of Arroyos” in the 15th Various groups and the political Congress. Aside from the Arroyo and future elections. I am thanking all officials were using government opposition have questioned Arroyo’s the President, Representative those who supported me for the past funds to support their bid in various nomination, wondering how he can Diosdado Arroyo, the President’s other nine years,” he added. positions. represent the marginalized security son, and Representative Ignacio The incumbent city majority floor “What's important for me is to guards in the country. Arroyo, her brother-in-law, are both leader also lamented the alleged win in a good fight; even if I am not And unlike lowly security guards, seeking reelection in Camarines Sur failure of current Mayor Feliciano running now, I will make sure that in Arroyo’s net worth has ballooned by and Negros Occidental, respectively. Belmonte Jr. to address concerns on future we can win not only for myself more than 1,600 percent in seven It was not yet certain if Ma. flying voters and questionable but for those who believe in me,” Lourdes Arroyo, the President’s sister- years, from P5.7 million in 2001 to registrants in the city. Inton said.philippines a in-law, will be a nominee anew of the P74.4 million in 2004, and then to “I fear that elections in our city party-list group Ang Kasangga, which P99.2 million in 2008, according to this coming May will be marred by purportedly represents micro- Philippine Daily Inquirer report. cheating as the city never made any Some groups have remarked that entrepreneurs. a www.filipinostar.org March 2010 The North American Filipino Star 15 aside. 1 cup bread crumbs 2 In a medium skillet, heat oil and 3 tablespoons vegetable or corn oil fry fish and bean curd. Remove both from Cut eggplants lengthwise into halves. Broil, pan and set aside. In the same skillet, skin side up, until tender. Let cool and saute garlic until light brown, then onion scoop out pulp and discard. Reserve skin. until transparent. Add ginger. Add the Soak skin in beaten eggs. In a skillet, heat Philippine Cuisine vinegar mixture. When the mixture boils, oil and saute garlic until brown, onion until add fried fish, bean curd pieces, transparent. Add pork or beef and cook mushrooms and pepper, and flour to until brown. Add tomatoes, patis or salt thicken. Cover the skillet and simmer for 5 and pepper to taste. Continue stirring minutes. Serve hot. mixture until it is not too moist. Remove Stuffed Eggplant from heat. Divide stuffing mixture into Beef Pochero tuffed Squid 2 medium-size eggplants 4 portions and fill the four eggplants 2 eggs, beaten skins with it. Press to make firm and INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons cooking oil coat each with bread crumbs and 1-1/2 pounds squid, fresh or frozen 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic 1/2 cup soy sauce beaten eggs. Heat oil and fry 1/2 cup finely minced onion eggplants on one side and then the 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 pound ground pork or beef other until golden brown. salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped 2 tablespoons garlic, minced patis or salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 3 tablespoons vegetable or corn oil 1/3 cup finely minced onion BUSINESS HOURS 1/3 cup minced tomatoes Mon. Tue. Wed. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 1/4 pound ground pork Thu. Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 1 cup grated carrots Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 1 egg, beaten Sunday Closed 1 cup sifted flour INGREDIENTS: 1 teaspoon salt Picnic ham 1 to 2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into small Pork loin Beef (with bone) pieces Preparation Approximately Blade steak 6 cups water 15 lbs 1 potato, quartered 1 Pull out and discard .29 29 .99 1 ripe plantain, cut into serving pieces cellophanelike backbone and jawlike bone 2 lb . lb 0 lb 2 cloves garlic, crushed on the mouth of the squid. Wash 3 2 tablespoons oil individually. Cook squid in mixture of soy Half or Whole 1 chorizo de Bilbao or pepperoni Front quarter of beef sauce, vinegar, salt, pepper and 1 pork Pork Head 6-ounce can chick peas tablespoon garlic for 5 minutes. Set aside. Cut & Wrapped Approximately 200 lbs 1/4 pound green beans 2 Saute 1 tablespoon garlic, onion 25 1/2 medium-size green cabbage, sliced and tomatoes in 1 tablespoon of oil. Add . lb .00 1 bunch green onions or scallions pork seasoned with salt and pepper. Stir 1.29 2 10 ea 1 small onion, quartered fry for 5 minutes. Add carrots, stir frying for lb 1 litre of fresh 8 peppercorns 2 more minutes. Remove mixture from fire. Beef blood with purchase salt to taste Cool. Home smoked short ribs when available 1/2pork POCHERO SAUCE: 3 Loosely stuff each squid with the meat 29 1 medium-size eggplant pork mixture at the base of the head. 79 . lb Regular smoked 1/2 plantain, peeled and boiled Secure each opening with a toothpick. Dip . lb 3 bacon 1 small sweet potato or yam, peeled and each squid in the mixture of beaten egg, 8 boiled flour and salt. Fry stuffed squid in 2 Pork Spare Ribs .89 1/4 cup white vinegar tablespoons of oil for 5 minutes in a Fresh Belly 4 lb 1 clove garlic, finely crushed salt and covered pan. Serve with sweet and sour with skin 10 lbs & over pepper to taste sauce. .99 .99 1 lb Preparation Sweet and Sour Fish 2 lb .79 Simmer beef in water until tender. Set aside 4 lb (Escabeche) St.Chrysostome St. Remi St. Edouard broth. Boil potato in beef broth and set Fresh pork blood aside. Boil plantain and set aside. In a Napierville Fresh bacon Sherrington Barrington large skillet or saucepan, brown garlic in Fresh liver 203 219 202 Lacolle oil. Add beef, chorizo or pepperoni, chick Hemmingford Pork skin Jackso Sortie peas, broth, green beans, cabbage and Havelock n Road Exit No.6 Available Canada Parc green onions or scallions. Also add 219 Safari Class 15 quartered onion and peppercorns. 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Set www.filipinostar.org 16 The North American Filipino Star March 2010 Men: Take a break from HEALTH MATTERS frequent bathroom breaks The springtime blues: (NC)—As we age there are a Don't let allergy season FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE the agenda at the next sitting of the number of conditions that we may get you down MARCH 18, 2010 borough council on April 12 at the begin to face – for many men it is the CANADIAN FAMILIES Centre Le Manoir Notre-Dame-de- constant feeling of having to go to the (NC)—Those who experience SHOULD COME BEFORE Grâce. The policy will eliminate all bathroom. The problem is caused by seasonal allergies are well aware of an enlarged prostate gland, a small how frustrating their symptoms can be. AMERICAN EXPORTS: foods containing trans fats from food counters and vending machings in gland that is part of the urinary system Runny noses, itchy and watery eyes ALLEN sports, cultural and community in men, below the bladder and and sneezing are just some of the OTTAWA – A dangerous gap complexes that belong to the borough. surrounding the tube that allows urine unpleasant symptoms that have the between U.S. and Canadian food The council’s announcement to flow out of the bladder. greatest impact on sufferers. Almost inspection practices highlights the comes just days after a one-quarter of Canadians cope with Conservatives’ failure to fix Canada’s recommendation from the Ministère “This problem can develop gradually seasonal allergies each year. food safety system, says New des Affaires municipales, des Régions as men age, their prostate gland will Unfortunately, most people don't Democrat Food Safety Critic Malcolm et de l’Occupation du territoire at the expand and constrict the urine outlet consider allergy related symptoms as Allen (Welland). launch of tour promoting the provincial tube,” says Josée Fortin, accredited being serious or debilitating. In many Plants packaging meat for the Au Québec, on aime la vie campaign. naturopath. “It becomes more difficult cases, more consideration should be U.S. market are inspected daily in The ministry invited municipal to empty the bladder at one time, given to the emotional impact that order to meet U.S. standards, while authorities to do more to promote resulting in the need for frequent allergies can have on sufferers and plants that package meat for Canadian healthy living, including offering highly urination and dribbling after urination.” their overall wellbeing. dinner tables are inspected only once nutritional food in their facilities. a week. “Adopting this policy makes Half of men over age 50 develop the “The symptoms that accompany “This double standard is Côte-des-NeigesNotre-Dame-de- problem to some degree, known as seasonal allergies can be very unacceptable. Canadian lives are not Grâce the first borough to respond to benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH. irritating,” says Toronto allergist, Dr. worth less than American lives, and the Quebec government’s call under There are a number of drugs available Mark Greenwald. “But many people exports should not be more important the Au Québec, on aime la vie to treat BPH, but many men find they aren't aware of the significant than the safety of Canadian families,” campaign. It will help Montreal’s cause side effects that make them feel emotional impact that allergies can said Allen. biggest borough promote healthy ill. have on a person.” The government recently eating to over 164,000 residents by increased inspections at U.S.-bound sending a clear message: our A natural answer can be found in a A recent survey by Harris-Decima for meat processing plants to every 12 administration wants to offer our young small berry grown in Florida which has Reactine found that allergy symptoms hours after the U.S. Food Safety and people and our families healthy been used for hundreds of years by the impact the mood of 79 per cent of Inspection Service determined that choices,” explained borough mayor native population to alleviate men's allergy sufferers, making them feel Canadian food inspections failed to and Ville de Montréal executive problems – Saw Palmetto. The oil in more irritable, annoyed and frustrated. meet U.S. safety standards, putting the committee vice-president Michael the berry contains free fatty acids Women's moods also seem to be more export market in jeopardy. Applebaum. which have been shown to inhibit impacted by allergy related symptoms Existing CFIA food inspectors In addition to the healthy adverse hormonal action in the than men. are being worked overtime to make up eating policy, the members of the prostate and reduce inflammation. the gap. While the government CDN—NDG borough council also “Sufferers struggle to alleviate their promised 70 new inspectors in mandated the borough’s Direction de It is also important for men to watch misery, and as a result, their symptoms September 2009, CFIA lacks enough la culture, des sports, des loisirs et du their diet by cutting down on saturated can have a negative emotional inspectors to meet the increased développement social to prepare an fats – found in red meats, dairy impact,” says Dr. Greenwald. requirement. According to the meat action plan to create environments that products and most processed foods – “Physicians need to educate their inspectors’ union, no additional will encourage residents to adopt a and limit tea and coffee intake. Extra patients on the proper ways of inspectors have actually joined the physically active lifestyle. minerals and fatty acids from pumpkin managing their allergies and the front lines of food inspection. “This first step is only the seeds can also help (try them alone or importance of the regular use of an “The government was quick to beginning of a comprehensive policy on breakfast cereal), along with a antihistamine such as Reactine.” respond to a threat to U.S. food safety, designed to, among other things, general multivitamin and mineral but has yet to ramp up Canadian include more Bixi bicycle stations in supplement. Knowing how to manage and treat inspections to match, and still hasn’t the CDN—NDG area, as well as overall symptoms can help sufferers hired enough inspectors to do the job,” promoting the idea of more physically More information on effective herbal better manage the emotional impact of said Allen. “It’s been two years since active forms of transportation for remedies is available at: www.A allergies as well. the listeriosis crisis, and eight months employees at our partner institutions,” Vogel.ca. since the Weatherill report told the said Snowdon district councillor and www.newscanada.com government how to fix the system. Why majority leader Marvin Rotrand. www.newscanada.com is it taking them so long to act?” “The Côte-des-Neiges Investigators are probing an community centre is very much in unusual number of listeriosis cases, favour of this move, and we support including five deaths in Ontario this the actions of the borough council year. Two illnesses have recently been because the initiative will have a direct linked to a listeriosis recall of Siena impact on the health of our young brand deli meats. people,” said Denise Beaulieu, director “Deli sandwiches and kids’ of the Centre communautaire de loisir lunches should not be a source of de la Côte-des-Neiges. fear,” Allen said. “The government The new initiative joins several must start treating Canadian food other steps already taken by the safety as a priority.” borough administration to raise For more information please contact: awareness of the importance of healthy Carole Saab, Press Secretary, 613- life habits. The replacement of the 222-5997 or [email protected] synthetic turf on the soccer field, the renovation of the Kent Park rink, waterpark Healthy food and zero trans fat and changing rooms, and the construction policy to be introduced in CDN– of the new NDG sports centre are just a NDG few examples. Montreal, Tuesday, March 2, The borough executive 2010 – Last night the members of the expects the policy to be in place by fall. Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de- Source: CDN—NDG borough Grâce (CDN—NDG) borough council Information: Lyne Des Trois Sonny Valdez, Cesar and Tess Manuel were guests at the FCMM Gala dinner held at the Wyndham announced that the introduction of a Maisons, Communications Officer Hotel, February 27, 2010. healthy food and zero trans fat policy 514-868-4018 for municipal institutions would be on Rina Scrim, Political Attachée 514-872-0961 www.filipinostar.org March 2010 The North American Filipino Star 17 Malacañang Palace defends dynasties

There is nothing wrong if the Arroyo spell “failure” for the next administration. next step also supposedly is to sport the The lawmaker also warned about family becomes a formidable force in In defending the First Family, title of prime minister under a shift from recent moves made by Malacañang, the legislature as long as it does not Saludo was reacting to questions on the presidential to parliamentary system including appointing Lt. Gen. Delfin violate the law, Malacañang said on political dynasties in the country and of government. Bangit as the chief of staff of the Armed Wednesday (March 24). whether the Palace supports the Supposedly, too, according to the Forces of the Philippines and floating “As far as we know, this [families presence of clans in the Philippine political opposition, Mrs. Arroyo as the idea of a military junta if the May 10 gaining a foothold in Congress] is Congress. House Speaker would steer the balloting fails. allowed under the Constitution and, of According to him, it is unfair to chamber toward supporting Charter Marcos noted that a ruling of the course, we’re complying with the single out one family, asking the media change, or “Cha-cha,” which would Supreme Court in favor of granting the Constitution by letting people who want to also scrutinize other families whose effect the shift in the system of President authority to appoint the to run, run. Second, the Arroyo family, members are in the legislature. government. successor to Supreme Court Chief as far as we know, is not the only family “It they wish to address it, they must The opposition surmised that if she Justice Reynato Puno “only served to that has multiple people in the address it in law,” Saludo said, succeeded with Cha-cha, she would worsen the already jittery political legislature. You may wish to ask also apparently referring to critics. remain in power beyond 2010. climate.” those other families what message they “As far as I know, this [members of The President’s successor will be “We are seeing all the unsettling are sending. Let us not focus on one families becoming lawmakers] is picked in the May 10 elections. signs of a shadowy design to subvert family,” deputy spokesman Ricardo allowed under the Constitution. If the In calling for the ouster of Mrs. the Constitution and our democratic Saludo explained. media wants to investigate, I think it Arroyo if she insists to stay on without process. Sadly, we can no longer rely on But if keeping with the law would should investigate everybody, not only the people’s mandate, Marcos said that any assurances from this administration lead to a prolonged stay for President one [family],” he added. “welgang bayan” (general strike) will be about respect for the popular will,” he Gloria Arroyo in power beyond June President Arroyo’s sons, Rep. “a persuasive instrument to prevent an said. a 2010, when she should step down, a Diosdado “Dato” Arroyo of Camarines Arroyo hold-over government.” son of a former president said that she Sur and Rep. Juan Miguel “Mikey” should be made to vacate Malacañang. Arroyo of the Second District of Western Union to add 40,000 “Big mobilizations, demonstrations, Pampanga are again running for sit-down strikes, boycott by the congressmen. sites in 2010 transport sector and work stoppage Mikey Arroyo has teamed up with a with the company’s thrust to bring its would have to be launched to force son of suspected jueteng lord Bong services nearer to as many consumers [President Arroyo] out of Malacañang if Pineda to gain seats in the House of she should refuse to leave at the end of Representative as nominees of a party- as possible. her six-year term,” Rep. Ferdinand list group that claims to represent She said the firm wanted to “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. of Ilocos Norte security guards. expand its presence not only in the said in a statement also on Wednesday. He is the first nominee of Ang Philippines, “but in countries where Marcos, the only son of late former Galing Pinoy, while Dennis Pineda, the our consumers’ fathers and mothers, strongman President Ferdinand outgoing mayor of Lubao, Pampanga, is sons and daughters are working hard Marcos, is running for senator in the the group’s second nominee. for a better life.” May 10 elections under the Nacionalista Each party-list group is entitled to a The company’s current network of Party. maximum of three seats in the House of 410,000 locations, she said, already He, however, warned against Representatives, but the groups are reached Filipinos in more than 200 Money transfer services provider allowing any armed component to any required to submit the names of at least countries and territories globally, even Western Union Co. is adding another protest actions against Mrs. Arroyo. five nominees by March 26. in the countryside and in underserved 40,000 locations to its global Marcos said that “all efforts must be Mikey’s seat in the second district is areas. distribution network, boosting its made to ensure that there will be a being contested by Mrs. Arroyo in the In the Philippines alone, Western current site count to 450,000 from the peaceful transition of power” to give May 10 elections. Union has 7,700 agent locations, she current 410,000. incoming leaders an opportunity to The President’s move supposedly said. In a statement issued Wednesday, implement their programs of dovetails with her plan to become the Despite this, she said there was Western Union senior vice president government. Speaker of the House of still a need to further expand Western A violent takeover of the Representatives. for Pacific and Indochina Patricia Union’s reach. a government, he further warned, will only From being the House leader, her Riingen said the expansion was in line

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So, nadi-differentiate naman nila It was another emotional Sunday yung character kesa sa totoong tao." Amid the turmoil hounding her in for “The Buzz” when host Kris Aquino Nag-audition ba siya for his role in Romeo showbiz and in politics, Kris is thankful broke down and confessed that at Juliet? for her sisters who continue to thoughts of leaving the showbiz talk "We had a screen test. Parang audition encourage her to stay strong. show crossed her mind. na rin yun," sabi ni Victor. “My sisters told me, ‘Krissy konting Nangiti lang si Victor at tila nahiya nang “On my way here, kausap ko ‘yung tiis na lang, dalawang buwan na lang malaman niya na mismong ang director ng tatlo kong kapatid [Ballsy Aquino-Cruz, May pagka-complex ang character na naman eh’. At sinabi sa ’kin ni Ate, 'Di Romeo at Juliet na si Adolf Alix Jr. ang Pinky Aquino-Abellada and Viel ginampanan ni Victor Basa sa indie film na ba hindi ka quitter?'” nagsabi na isa sa reason kung bakit siya Aquino-Dee] and I was saying, 'I think I Romeo at Juliet, na palabas na ngayon sa ang napiling gumanap sa role ay dahil sa To her brother, she vowed: “I’m not want to say goodbye,'” a tearful Queen mga sinehan. Kapareha ni Victor sa kanyang mga mata. Ayon sa direktor, going to disappoint you anymore and naturang indie film si Alessandra de Rossi. of All Media began. Victor's eyes can already speak about the I’m not going to give them reasons to Sa premiere night ng movie last March Ever since the election period character he portrays. criticize you.” 22, halatang masaya si Victor sa commenced, the host, actress and SAAB MAGALONA. Isa rin sa Following her tactless remark last kinalabasan ng kanilang pelikula at sa mga kinamusta ng PEP at ilang entertainment endorser has been the object of Sunday to Ruffa Gutierrez, which took a papuring narinig niya sa kanyang acting. press na nanood ng premiere night ng scrutiny, which is said to affect the Kung matatandaan, sa indie film na toll on the latter and on her whole Romeo at Juliet ay ang napabalita noon na public image of her brother, Benigno Maling Akala, he played a gay role. Dito family, the “Pilipinas Got Talent” pagkakamabutihan nila ni Saab Magalona, “Noynoy” Aquino III, who is running for naman sa Romeo at Juliet, ginagampanan resident judge related her older sisters’ anak ng yumaong si Francis M at kapatid ni president. niya ang isang lalake na dala ng hindi Maxene Magalona. advice. “A person can only take so much,” magandang childhood ay nagkaroon ng "Sa ngayon, hindi na nakakalabas. “It’s a lesson. You just have to be hindi magandang epekto sa kanyang pag- Kris quipped, adding, “Pero masakit Siyempre, busy na sa trabaho," maikling so careful with everything that escapes iisip at emosyon. na. Masakit po sa’kin dahil ginagamit sagot ni Victor. your mouth. And you just have to learn OUT OF THE BOX. Sa hanay ng young ako para sirain ang pamilya ko. Eh Break na ba sila? that all eyes are on you so try your best actors ngayon, si Victor yata ang isa sa "Wala namang break na naganap kasi nagbago naman po ako eh. Everyday I to stay strong,” Kris said. masasabing hindi nagpapa-kahon lang wala namang ibi-break. Alam n'yo, 'eto na try to be the daughter that my mom pagdating sa pag-arte. Hindi ba siya yung Prior to Kris’ lamentation, she lang... Kapag hindi mo inumpisahan, hindi deserves.” tipong takot tumanggap ng kahit anong revealed that her former “Buzz” co-host mo puwedeng tapusin," paliwanag niya. The controversial youngest klaseng character? So, wala talaga siyang inumpisahan sent her and Boy Abunda flowers, as "Well, hindi ako takot," sabi niya sa PEP daughter of late President Cory Aquino with Saab? a well as a note of “Peace.” a (Philippine Entertainment Portal). "Kasi lahat and slain senator Benigno Aquino, Jr. naman siguro ng artista enjoy naman na Judy Ann Santos confirms Derek Ramsay denies verbally pregnancy on Eat Bulaga abusing Panganiban Ryan said, adding that although Juday many obstacles, but they are better than has been pregnant for more than a ever. In fact, the couple and their friends couple of months, they wanted to be are already preparing for their 3-week absolutely sure before sharing the vacation in South Africa. news. Im really excited for Angel to actually "Kahit ano, basta healthy siya," bring her to another side of the world and said Juday when asked if the couple show the stuff that I like to do, my had any preference for their baby's passion. So, Im really excited to show gender. that to her, he said. Only three days ago, Agoncillo Will he finally propose to Panganiban while they are in South Africa? had asked the press to remain patient, No plans. But Im a very spontaneous saying they were still verifying initial guy. I dont know what my next move will tests. be, he replied. "As with anything in our life, hindi New teleserye naman namin ipagdadamot, but at this Meanwhile, Ramsay admitted that he Juday Ann Santos point kasi hangga't hindi pa namin gets intimidated by Gretchen Barretto, his lubusang naku-confirm, di ba? We co-star in his next teleserye. Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo need some more confirmation. When It's Gretchen Barretto. Such a big are indeed expecting a baby. This was the time comes, we will share it. We will name. Ive never worked with her before. confirmed on Friday on Eat Bulaga share it with you guys once we have Angelica Panganiban Just like I first worked with Maricel television show. Soriano. I was like in shock. I was staring that solid confirmation kasi ayaw Derek Ramsay has denied "Hindi ako makapaniwalang may naman naming maudlot," the television its the same feeling as that, he said. baby, akala ko robot ako (I can't accusations of verbally abusing her He added that he maybe feels host-actor explained in an earlier actress girlfriend, Angelica Panganiban. believe I will have a baby. I thought I report. intimidated but at the same time [I am] was a robot)," Juday laughed over the Ramsay said he is clueless how the very, very excited to actually work with "Bye, Sweetheart," Ryan told allegations came about, but he said phone. her. Juday, as the Eat Bulaga dabarkads whats important is that he, Panganiban, Ryan then held up an ultrasound Im always excited to work with new erupted in jubilation. their respective families and friends know print-out, pointing to their soon-to-be people and to see what the reactions The couple, given their high-profile the truth. going to be. Hindi pa nga nag-uumpisa baby's head, arms, and feet. status, is unusually private, having I dont know where theyre getting "Two months and four days na po madami ng nagre-react. So, its exciting been wed in a private ceremony at San these stuff from, but its okay. Its part of and something to look forward to, he nagdadalang tao ang aking misis, Juan Nepomuceno Church in the job. If they want to throw more things medyo natagalan lang po nag-antay said. Batangas, with a modest guest list of at me, its okay, he said. Their tapings are expected to begin kami na talagang litrato...naririnig He also maintained that his 80, and no media coverage. a first week of April. a namin yung tibok ng puso ng bata," relationship with Panganiban has seen www.filipinostar.org March 2010 The North American Filipino Star 19 Global distributors at HK FILMART eye RP's first 3-D animated movie The Philippines’ first 3-D animated who are eyeing to air the shows in feature film, “RPG,” and the television Muslim countries. series, “Lobo,” are the top enquiries “Cultural sensitivity, [those are the] from among ABS-CBN Global content key words. Like, we can’t show them a at the Hong Kong International Film and scene shot inside a church. For TV Market (FILMART) that’s ongoing at Filipinos, that’s ordinary but that's the Hong Kong Convention and taboo in Muslim countries,” Bacungan Exhibition Centre up to March 25. cites. According to ABS-CBN There are ways to resolve the International Sales Manager Pia Y. dilemma: ABS-CBN either edits out the Bacungan, the screeners [a sample “delicate” scenes or they call the sale from a TV episode or a movie] they off. have of “RPG” ran on the first day of the “It’s not just about making money. exhibit. After all, we have to protect the “The poster and flyers of these two intention and integrity of our shows, are appealing enough so there’s no too,” she said. need to hard-sell them. Although Other titles from ABS-CBN that are nothing is guaranteed at this point, being offered at FILMART this year are clients don’t ask for screeners if they “Lobo” (re-titled “She Wolf: The Last are not interested, [otherwise] these Sentinel”), “Dahil May Isang Ikaw” become [added] weight to their (“Destined Hearts”), “Tayong Dalawa” luggage,” she said. RPG is the Philippines first 3-D animated movie (“The Two Of Us”), and the Star Cinema movies “I Love You, Goodbye” and “Lobo” entices distributors mostly “More than that, though, is the into wolves. Its leading man is Filipino “Paano Ko Sasabihin?” because of its recent achievements. For universal storyline of our teleseryes. We actor Piolo Pascual. The most successful ABS-CBN example, “Lobo” female lead Angel do not delve on controversial subjects, The distributors who attended the export so far is “Pangako Sa Yo” Locsin was nominated for Best Actress but about family and the need to be FILMART this year come from around (known abroad as “The Promise”). The at the 37th International Emmy Awards. loved and to find love,” explained Asia, US, and Europe. A few days back, Kristine Hermosa-Jericho Rosales The show also won for Best Telenovela Bacungan. Reena de Guzman Garingan, head of starrer has aired in 2,000 channels in Program at the Banff World Television “RPG” tells the story of a boy who International Sales and Distribution Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Festival in Canada last year. was sucked inside a massive (ISD) of ABS-CBN Global, shared in Cambodia, and South Africa; and it has “Lobo” had just finished airing in multiplayer online role-playing game Manila that some ABS-CBN teleseryes captured 1.3 billion viewers worldwide Brunei. It is expected to hit TV screens (MMORPG). Its musical score is by will be shown on a multiple time slot in so far. in Indo-China, Asia, Europe, and Africa Filipino musical arranger Gerard Africa. The Hong Kong International in 2010. Salonga who has been tapped several ABS-CBN researches on the Film and TV Market is one of nine “It helps that Filipino actors are times to conduct for the Hong Kong culture and demographics of a territory events that are part of this year’s really beautiful. We are really eye- Philharmonic Orchestra. before they present their shows to Entertainment Expo in Hong Kong that catching people—and who doesn’t The storyline of “Lobo” centers on prospective clients. They are especially runs from March 21 to April 6, 2010. a want that, regardless of what culture siblings who are both able to transform careful when dealing with distributors you’re from? Win or lose, Edu to leave Manny Pacquiao: His feet are fine! “Okay naman. Wala namang showbiz problema. Nagamot naman,” he said on the ‘Papaya’ at age 55. Hindi na rin kaya “Startalk.” ng tuhod ko,” he said, referring to “Game The iconic boxer trained at the Wild KNB’s” very famous “Papaya Dance.” Card Gym in Los Angeles for seven He disclosed that he now prefers to weeks for his fight titled “The Event” host current affairs programs. against Ghanaian Joshua Clottey on When it comes to his love life, the Mar. 14 (Philippine time). actor-turned-politician said that it is not his Arnel Pineda, the Filipino front man priority as of the moment. He also shared of legendary rock band Journey, has that he and his former girlfriend, news anchor Pinky Webb, are no longer talking. been tapped to sing the Philippine Meanwhile, Lakas-Kampi-CMD National Anthem. Meanwhile, during Ricky Lo’s senatorial candidate Atty. Raul Lambino Manny Pacquiao warned that some groups may exploit the interview with Denzel Washington, the failure of elections issue being spread by Boxing champ Manny Pacquiao Hollywood actor revealed that he was administration critics to their advantage. assured his fans that his feet are in good able to meet the pound-per-pound king He said anti-government groups and condition after news broke two weeks after his fight with Ricky Hatton. even private armed goons of politicians ago that he had a problem with them. The “Book of Eli” star described may be emboldened to carry out their Manny as “a very humble man.” a sinister plots, knowing that any activities that could affect the results of the elections WANTED will be immediately blamed on the Arroyo administration. OVERLOCK SEWERS “If they succeed in carrying out their plans, they could easily get away with it, knowing that the administration will be We are looking for overlock sewers with experience Edu Manzano tagged as the suspect because of the failure of elections and military junta Evening shift 4:00 PM to Midnight Lakas-Kampi-CMD vice presidential issues being raised by the political bet Edu Manzano has announced that he wannabes,” said Lambino. is leaving the entertainment industry, Lambino was reacting to police Salary: $9.86/hour regardless of the outcome of the May, intelligence reports that threat groups in 2010 national elections. Mindanao are planning to sow confusion Manzano, former host of Kapamilya ahead of the May 10 elections. Apply at: Airbase Services Inc. game show “Pilipinas, Game KNB?,” “They should not be given any 6035 Cote de Liesse disclosed that he has no plans of returning opportunity. Their success will have a big to acting or hosting entertainment shows implication on the peaceful and credible on television, saying his age requires him St Laurent, QC conduct of this year’s elections,” he said.a to focus on other things. He said, “I do not like to be dancing 514 735-5260, ext. 223 www.filipinostar.org 20 The North American Filipino Star March 2010 Showbiz Gossip Continued from p.19 Sunshine Dizon’s wedding surprise? Manager asks netizens to stop posting dad arrives from the U.S. late this year or early next year. photos of Anne Curtis' 'wardrobe Manila Bulletin Entertainment malfunction' Online tried to verify this report by calling some of Sunshine’s known our artist whose only fault was to do her friends in the movie press. job well. One of them, writer Nitz Miralles, "We appeal to these individuals, denied knowledge of the wedding. please have a little respect and Another writer John Fontanilla--who decency... to stop posting the photos is very close to the actress--was utterly and distributing the same. Think of your surprised with the query. sister, your mother, your wife, and your “Ha? Naku, hindi ko alam ‘yan,” he daughter. Have a heart." said promising to verify the report. In the taped episode taken in An hour later, he texted Manila Boracay last March 21, Anne Curtis and Bulletin Entertainment Online this Sam Milby were doing the opening message: “Not in service ang phone ni production number for "ASAP XV"’s Sunshine.” March 28 episode when her printed Another source, who requested green top accidentally exposed her anonymity, divulged the following info breast. Sunshine Dizon on Tim: Sam immediately came to Anne's He is a pilot. He met Sunshine rescue by embracing her from behind-- Actress Sunshine Dizon has through common friends. They were --but not before some people in the reportedly tied the knot with her non- just on for a couple of months prior to audience captured the incident on their showbiz boyfriend, Tim Tan. the reported marriage. Anne Curtis mobile phones and cameras The civil wedding was said to have been held at the Clubhouse of Valle Before Tim, Sunshine was linked to Now that photos and videos of The production people of the Verde in Pasig City last March 20. In Jojo Manlongat. Anne Curtis' wardrobe malfunction on Sunday musical variety show attendance were a few of the actress' Late last year, the actress was "ASAP XV" in Boracay have found its immediately pleaded to the audience to friends, most of whom are non- pulled out from the cast of "Tinik Sa way in the internet, Veronique del erase the videos and pictures of the showbiz. Dibdib" ostensibly for “health reasons.” Rosario-Corpus, general manager of incident. Though most heeded the Showbiz columnist and soon to be She was then rumored to have been Viva Artist Agency, is pleading with the appeal, there were those who host of TV 5’s “Juicy” and “Paparazzi” pregnant and subsequently married to public to refrain from reposting the apparently did not. Cristy Fermin wrote about the matter her then-boyfriend, who is said to be materials. Anne’s supporters are now which came out in her "Most Wanted" the brother of Tanya Garcia. "We are appalled by the behavior of appealing for the removal of the column in Bulgar last March 23. Sunshine doused the two some people who have irresponsibly controversial photos and videos from Fermin reported that the groom speculations when she attended the posted, over the internet, a photo of our the net. wore a red long sleeved shirt while 23rd Star Awards for TV where she won artist, Ms. Anne Curtis Smith, taken An angry fan ranted on one site that Sunshine was in a blue outfit, part of Best Single Performance By an Actress during the taping of one of her carried Anne’s nip slip photo : which exposes her shoulders. for “Obra Presents.” production numbers for ASAP XV. "you should remove this photo! The guests numbered less than 50, "Hindi po ako nagpakasal, eh, di "What happened during the taping shame on you! it was all an accident, Fermin wrote. sana po ay mayaman na ako. Kasi kung was an unfortunate accident. Nothing walang gustong mangyari yun. whats Fermin, whose report on the mag-aasawa ako, sisiguraduhin ko na was done intentionally. Anne was wrong with you guys? you keep on wedding was based on an informant's mayaman ang papakasalan ko," merely doing her best to deliver a solid spreading it?? anong mapapala niyo sa account, opined that a church wedding Sunshine said then. a performance as an artist. ginagawa niyo. pano na lang kung sa will likely follow as soon as Sunshine’s "It is disheartening to discover kapatid, asawa, kaibigan, anak o kahit though that certain people have taken sa sinong kakilala mo nangyari yan. advantage of the situation, maliciously ano mararamdaman mo? matutuwa ka The true test begins for ‘first uploading the photos over the internet. ba kung may mga taong nagkalat ng Worse, participating in the proliferation ganito? REMOVE THIS PHOTO!" timers’ in ‘Party Pilipinas’ Another expressed his support to of the same over the net. today’s typical young Pinoy barkadas "Obviously, some unscrupulous the actress with this reaction “annemahal ka ng madlang people, united by their common interests. And in individuals have capitalized on this “Party Pilipinas,” they can showcase their don’t worry naka suporta kami sayo.” a misfortune and consequently exploited common interests in dancing and music, which are the fundamentals of a party! The stars of “First Time,” who have Mark Bautista signs with GMA been good friends since last year, shared that they enjoy performing the latest years now. dance hits especially hiphop. According Mark will join other GMA talents in to Joshua, he started dancing when he “Party Pilipinas,” the Sunday variety was 11 years old while Jhake begun show that will replace the “S.O.P.” strutting his moves when he joined “Sobrang may kaba pero excited Jhake Vargas, Bea Binene, Joshua showbiz a few years ago. Both Barbie ako sa mga mangyayari,” the “Star For Dionisio, and Barbie Forteza and Bea, meanwhile, admit they love A Night” runner-up told “Showbiz dancing hiphop and are even willing to Central.” For the main cast of “First Time” undergo series of workshops to perform After being vocal and open about (Joshua Dionisio, Jhake Vargas, Bea the latest dance steps. Binene and Barbie Forteza), their star his feelings about Popstar Princess When it comes to music, however, power will be tested as the young stars Sarah Geronimo, Mark revealed that the choices of these young stars vary. For join the much-anticipated premiere of he is looking forward to work with his Barbie and Bea, listening to the songs of GMA-7’s Sunday musical/variety pop stars Miley Cyrus, Avril Lavigne and other crush, Rhian Ramos. program, “Party Pilipinas.” even Taylor Swift can complete their day. Meanwhile, a number of Kapuso Beginning March 28, join the “First The boys of “First Time,” on the other talents have renewed their contracts Time” stars as they pump up Sunday hand, prefer listening to love songs and with their mother station. These afternoons with the latest dance craze rock music. Both Jhake and Joshua, who include Ogie Alcasid; Lovi Poe; and perform the most recent songs that play musical instruments like guitar and Annabelle Rama’s talents Ynna Asistio, are hit to Pinoys, here and around the piano. To add more fun to the revelry, the Bubbles Paraiso, Ehra Madrigal and world. boys revealed they are willing to sing and Raymond Gutierrez; “Startalk” hosts In the top-rating program “First perform acoustic numbers in “Party Mark Bautista Joey de Leon, Lolit Solis, Ricky Lo and Time,” the characters played by Barbie, Pilipinas!” Butch Francisco; Janno Gibbs; Katrina Joshua, Jhake and Bea unveil the hot Party with these good-looking and Mark Bautista parties with GMA Halili; R&B Royalties Jay-R and Kyla; issues that most common teenagers face talented teens every Sunday beginning today in and out of school. Although they Pop heartthrob Mark Bautista has and the “StarStruck V” Final 14. a March 28 on the newest Sunday musical signed up with the Kapuso network maybe today’s hottest teen celebrities, show – GMA-7’s “Party Pilipinas.” a after being a Kapamilya star for some these four Kapuso talents are just like

www.filipinostar.org March 2010 The North American Filipino Star 21 Valerie Concepcion on Willie Revillame’s Bea apologizes to fans for absence at on–air swipe: ‘It’s an inside joke’ movie preemiere

V host-actress Valerie Concepcion Actress Bea Alonzo apologized to said that “Wowowee” main man Willie fans who waited in vain for her at the Revillame’s alleged on-air swipe at her premiere of her movie “Miss You Like was just an “inside joke.” Crazy” in the US. “Hindi ‘yun maiiintindihan ng mga “Alam mo nakakalungkot talaga na tao kasi inside joke ‘yun sa amin. So hindi ako nakapunta doon. Kasi we hindi maiiintindihan kaya may mga nag- were all expecting na makakapunta text, may mga nag-react, ganyan,” ako kaya nakakalungkot sa part na Valerie said in a recent interview aired maraming nagpuntang tao,” said she on CinemaOne’s “Cinema News.” on “Showbiz News Ngayon,” March A few weeks back, Willie engaged 22. his female co-hosts Mariel Rodriguez, The actress’ non-appearance was Pokwang, RR Enriquez and Valerie, in a due to the the delay of the release of hosting challenge. While he expressed her visa. being impressed with the first two, the “Gusto ko lang ipaliwanag sa lahat last two’s performance did not ng TFC subscribers na ‘yun po ang particularly sit well with him. dahilan kung bakit hindi ako He reportedly remarked to Valerie, nakapunta. Nakakalungkot man, for “’Yan kasi, wala kang ginawa kundi Valerie Concepcion sure, makakabawi naman kami sa inyo. Bea Alonzo kumain sa dressing room kaya ka Salamat po sa lahat ng nanood ng tumataba. At saka ang dami mong anything about that, e, so hindi ko ma- 'Miss You Like Crazy,' buong mundo po, grace the U.S. Premiere of Miss You dalang sapatos palagi.” confirm. Nagugulat ako sa mga ganun. maraming, maraming salamat,” she Like Crazy. Despite exhausting efforts Mayet Concepcion, Valerie’s mom, San galing ‘yun?” she said. said. for the appearance to materialize, was said to have been deeply hurt by Recall that Valerie starred in the Bea added: “Gusto ko pong certain events occurred beyond Star the alleged humiliation that her series “Have Baby, Will Date” opposite humingi ng paumanhin, mag-sorry din Cinema's control thus arriving to this daughter suffered from Willie. TJ Trinidad on the said network two sa mga talagang umasa na unfortunate situation. Rest assured Although Valerie confirmed that her years ago. She was also a guest judge makakapunta ako doon, at least ma- that Star Cinema is in continuous and mother was affected by the incident, on TV5’s top-rating talent show, represent kaming dalawa ni John Lloyd relentless pursuit of reaching out to she said that she has explained the “Talentadong Pinoy.” pero hindi po talaga kinaya. Talagang Filipinos all over the world. matter to her. Valerie refuted rumors that she "Although Ms.Bea Alonzo will not “Sabi ko sa Mommy ko, parang nag-try po kami ng best namin pero broke up with her “boyfriend”-cager, hindi po talaga kinaya. Pasensiya na be able to grace the 'Miss You Like hindi mo kilala si Kuya na joker talaga. Dondon Hontiveros. po.” Crazy' U.S. Premiere, the advance Naapektuhan [siya], pero sabi ko nga sa “E, kailan ba kami umamin na kami? Bea and John Lloyd’s movie was screening in Los Angeles and kanya, bakit pa magpapaapekto, di ba? Pa’no ko sasabihing break na kami, e, shown at the Alex Theater in California. Honolulu WILL PROCEED as Parang alam naman ng lahat na nagjo- hindi naman talaga kami, 'di ba? We’re Some ticketholders demanded a scheduled. joke lang at ‘yun ang nasabi. He didn’t dating pero nag-decide kami na mag- refund of their tickets [at $15 each] "The non-appearance of Bea mean that,” she related. lie-low muna, bawas-bawasan 'yung after learning that John and Bea could Alonzo is not Bea's, Star Cinema's nor Meanwhile, Valerie was startled pagkikita kasi pareho kaming busy. not make it to the premier. TFC Global's fault. Because of this when asked about her rumored transfer "Pero okay pa rin kami. Nagte-text Star Cinema has released an development, the tickets at the Los to TV5. pa rin kami. Nag-uusap pa rin kami,” official statement about the matter. Angeles and Hawaii Premieres are on “Nagugulat na lamang ako tulad a she explained. sale at half price." a dun sa mga offers daw sa TV5 at sa "Due to unforseen circumstances, GMA. May ganun ba? I don’t know Ms. Bea Alonzo will not be able to The North American Filipino Star Classified Ads ADVERTISING DRIVING DUPLEX APT. 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It was only FILIPINAS, MAHAL KITA attempt to appropriate it and turn it into when Marcos cronies and favored (Alay ko sa lahat ng Fil-Am sa Estados Unidos.) political capital for the May 2010 multinational corporations started to elections. elbow out other vested interests, when Ako’y Fil-Am tama ka, Kabayan First of all, one needs to the economy started to go down, and Subalit ako’y Filipino sa puso’t diwa, katawan at kaluluwa explode the myth that EDSA I happened the political situation became more Anak ako ng Culculili sa pusod ng Ilokandia overnight, like some kind of inexplicable unstable (especially with the raging Isang apo ni Bucaneg ang bantog na Ilokanong makata phenomenon, and that it all started with communist-led and Moro secessionist Bagamat maputi ang aking balat the military rebellion led by then Defense armed struggles in the countryside) that Kayumanggi naman ang dugong dumadaloy sa aking mga ugat Secretary Juan Ponce Enrile and sections of the economic elite began to Di ko makalimutan bayan kong Filipinas aking pinagmulan Philippine Constabulary chief Fidel abandon Marcos and look to the anti- Bayang nagluwal kina Dr. Jose P. Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Artemio Ricarte Ramos. It didn’t. Marcos opposition for an alternative Gregorio del Pilar It took all of fourteen years leader from the same elite mold. At iba pang mga bayaning nagbuwis ng kanilang buhay Makamtan lamang ang kalayaan ng ating inang bayan before the Marcos dictatorship was As for the Armed Forces of the Ang kagandahan ng Filipinas ay di kukupas kailan man overthrown; throughout that time our Philippines, Marcos made sure the Bagkus sa paglipas ng panahon lalong gumaganda people struggled against despotism and hierarchy was well-fed from the trough of Ang pangit ay ang masasamang pag-uugali ng mga politikong gahaman misrule. This found concrete expression the kleptocracy such that the era of Sa puwesto ng iba in the broad urban resistance movement multi-millionaire generals all started O, Filipinas kong mahal kailan kaya magbabago? both underground and above ground, under his regime. It was only when the Ang pag-uugali ng mga politikong walang binatbat? the armed revolutionary movements of rivalry between the Marcos/Ver faction Sa aking nakikita ngayon na paglapastangan sa iyong puri at kagandahan the CPP-NPA and MNLF, and the various and the Enrile/Ramos faction heated up Nagdurugo ang aking puso at ako’y tulirong-tuliro! anti-Marcos opposition groups both that the ground became fertile for the Ganon pa man, bayan kong Filipinas here and abroad. establishment of the Reform The Armed Pag-ibig ko sa iyo’y di magbabago kailan man. From the outset, it was from the Forces Movement (RAM), the ranks of the poor, exploited and organization of military officers that MGA LINYA PARA SA AKING ANAK oppressed classes that resistance to eventually figured in the failed coup (Buong puso kong inihahandog sa aking bunsong authoritarian rule emerged: workers who attempt preceding the Edsa uprising. anak: Maria Mirasol) were not allowed to strike over legitimate The god fathers and leaders of RAM grievances; poor peasants who were were fiercely anti-communist, had track Saan ka ba patungo, Anak? being driven off their land; the urban records as human rights violators, were Alam mo noong nasa Filipinas pa tayo’y wala akong kaba underclass whose homes were being beholden to the US and had a messianic Kahit mahirap ang buhay ay punong-puno naman ng pag-asa demolished to give way to Mrs. Imelda complex about their role in bringing Kahit isang kahig at isang tuka ang pagkain natin sa araw-araw Marcos’ beautification projects; students about reforms, not just in the AFP, but in Masaya naman ang buhay ng buong pamilya from the hotbeds of activism like the Philippine politics in general. Subalit biglang nagbago ang ihip ng hangin state universities who were being Verily, it was after the Noong tumawag si Kuya Felix sa California sa atin rounded up or gagged from expressing assassination of Ninoy Aquino that the At dumating na nga ang sulat mula sa embahada their dissent. simmering cauldron of resistance and Ng Estados Unidos ng America sa Maynila In time, personalities and protest boiled over into a wave of non- groups from among the middle forces stop massive demonstrations calling for At buong akala ko’y ligaya at pag-asa ang dulot nito... began to raise their voices in protest. Marcos to step down until, with the not- Ngayon, Anak, ako’y lubhang nabahala sa kinabukasan mo Notably it was the religious who too-gentle prodding of his principal Dahil sapilitang huminto ka sa pag-aaral mo ventured out of their comfort zones, backer, the US, he called for snap Paano na kung hindi mo matapos ang kurso mo? breaking bread with the struggling elections. Alam mo naman ako’y may edad at matanda na ako masses wherever they found them, The snap presidential elections Sa totoo lang ayokong iwan ang ating inang bayan sharing their weal and woe, until they of 7 February 1986 pitted Corazon Dahil doon ang aking daigdig at wala ng iba themselves were targeted by the military “Cory” Aquino, the unassuming widow Ang kagandahan ng Filipinas ay ibang-iba as “subversives” or “communist of the martyred opposition leader, Ninoy, Hindi ko ipagpapalit sa ibang bansa sympathizers”. and Ferdinand Marcos, the ailing Doon ako ipinganak at doon din ako hihimlay... Later, professionals such as Strongman believed to be behind her Ako’y nalulungkot at nalulumbay, Anak lawyers and physicians also took up the husband’s brazen assassination. Mrs. Dahil hindi ko alam kung anong kapalaran cudgels for human rights victims, Aquino quickly became the rallying Ang naghihintay sa iyo dito sa America asserting their right and duty to minister figure for a people sick and tired of years Mga pangarap mo noon ay naglaho nang parang bula to those in need regardless of of unmitigated suffering under Ngayon saan ka ba patungo, Anak? ideological or political orientation. authoritarian rule; the elections, the Hindi ko alam... Teachers and other government opening they had been waiting for to At hindi mo rin alam... employees also became restive borne of kick out Marcos. Subalit sisikat pa rin ang mga bagong umaga. their own economic issues and the But it was not to be. Marcos was political repression they were subjected declared the winner in a massively CRISTINO ILORETA INAY SR. to by the authoritarian state. fraudulent electoral exercise triggering Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 U.S.A. Even artists joined the fray with an outpouring of protest culminating in noted film directors, writers and painters gigantic demonstrations where Mrs. Streetwise* uprising that toppled the dictator Marcos becoming activists against censorship Aquino claimed victory and called for 24 years ago. In 2001 Mrs. Arroyo, then and the climate of suppression of civil disobedience to enforce the will of By Carol Pagaduan-Araullo Vice President, was catapulted to power freedom of expression. The “mosquito the people. The Left began preparations EDSA myths (Part I) after a second unarmed uprising cum press” was pioneered by the xeroxed for a people’s strike to up the ante in the A ruling president shunning military rebellion dubbed “Edsa Dos”. newsletters of the religious then the anticipated showdown between the people power and a presidential But she quickly eschewed people power newspapers fearlessly put out by press democratic forces and Marcos’ armed aspirant eagerly laying claim to it. as she chose to anchor the legitimacy of freedom icon, Joe Burgos and others. minions.These events preceded the Neither one can be expected to explain her presidency on the legal fiction that The politicians in the anti- failed coup d’état led by Enrile/Ramos to the people what Edsa was all about, President Joseph Estrada had Marcos opposition were outstandingly who, in the first place, planned to install what was achieved and what could not “resigned” rather than being ousted, represented by Senators Lorenzo a military junta in lieu of Marcos. Thus be achieved. And what is its continuing claiming that she merely assumed the Tañada, Jose W. Diokno, Benigno when Cardinal Sin called on the people relevance to our people’s situation office when there was a vacancy, no “Ninoy” Aquino and Jovito Salonga. to flock to the gates of the two military today. thanks to people power. They distinguished themselves by the camps traveroverwhelming. De facto President Gloria Presidential candidate Sen. fact that they fought martial law from the The days of the dictatorship Macapagal-Arroyo is conspicuously Noynoy Aquino, on the other hand, outset, courageously, consistently and were numbered. ### absent again at the official celebration of struggles to lay claim to the Edsa people with a clear-sighted and statesmanlike *Published in Business World 26-27 the anniversary of Edsa I, the people’s power legacy in his latest television appreciation of the need to unite the February 2010 L P S www.filipinostar.org March 2010 The North American Filipino Star 23 Pacquiao dismantles Clottey in ruthless style Manny Pacquiao’s dominant 12 clubbing hooks around the took himself out of the fight. losses, I never thought I lost. But this round performance over Joshua challengers gloves. Occasionally, Pacquiao’s relentless combination time, I lost.” Clottey at the Cowboys Stadium, Texas Clottey had success with single shots, punching was astonishing to watch. Characteristically, Pacquiao was on Saturday night solidifies the but throwing a paltry 33 punches per He never took his foot off the gas and gracious about his opponent and Filipino’s position as the best fighter on round as opposed to Pacquiao’s 103 simply threw combo after combo explained that fighting him wasn’t quite the planet today. On my scorecard punch per round (a career high for the presenting a vortex of angles that as easy as it may have looked.

Joshua Clottey, from Ghana, protects himself from Manny Pacquiao, right, of the Philippines, during their WBO boxing welterweight title fight in Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, March 13, 2010. The bout drew the biggest fight crowd in the U.S. in 17 years, 50,994.

Clottey just could not navigate. “It was not an easy fight, it was Whenever the Filipino finished hard. He’s a hard fighter,” said punching, he would side step or spin Pacquiao. “He took a lot of punches out forcing Clottey to reset himself. and was never hurt…..I felt his power. And when he did, Pacquiao would leap He is very strong.” in again making it almost impossible Given Clottey’s unwillingness to for him to mount any sort of effective trade, it was not the most spectacular counter attack. of fights, but it highlighted just how While Clottey did not give the best good Pacquiao is against the very best account of himself, it should be in the world. Pacquiao has one major remembered that this was the same fight left, and that is against the winner Clottey that beat up Miguel Cotto and of Shane Mosley and Floyd went toe to toe with Antonio Margarito Mayweather. And given his with two broken hands. There is a case performance over Clottey, I’d make to be made that Clottey should have him a good favorite over both. put it all on the line against Pacquiao, Shane Mosley would go toe to toe but when faced with an opponent with the Pac Man and in my view would throwing as many punches as probably loses a unanimous decision Pacquiao did, it is easy to criticize and to the slightly faster and more accurate less easy to comprehend what was Pacquiao. It would be a fascinating war actually going on in the ring. Pacquiao of dynamic punching, but Mosley President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (R) salutes world boxing champion Manny wanted Clottey to open up so he could might be a little bit too old to close the 'Pacman' Pacquiao as he holds a victory cake during his courtesy call at the counter him, and Clottey realized show against the fresher Filipino. presidential palace in Manila March 22, 2010 pretty early on that the champion’s While Mayweather has the quickness would allow him to do so accuracy and speed to catch Pacquiao won every single round of Filipino), he didn’t really give himself a with ease. So Clottey put his hands up Pacquiao, I cannot see the ‘Money the fight and rarely looked troubled by chance. As the rounds wore on and waited for openings. And May’ landing enough punches over the his much larger opponent. Pacquiao’s attention to Clottey’s body unfortunately for him, there weren’t course of the bout to get a decision. The Ghanaian fighter didn’t began to pay dividends and the African many. Pacquiao’s aggression, speed and present much of a challenge to fighter began to slow significantly. Pacquiao was too good, too fast consistency are the perfect Pacquiao and spent most of the 12 Clottey managed to land some and too clever. combination to unlock the Mayweather rounds hiding behind an extremely trademark left uppercuts in close and After the bout, Clottey offered no defense, and I see him hurting tight guard. Pacquiao blitzed Clottey was interestingly sometimes quicker to excuses for the loss. Mayweather and winning a clear with power punches from all angles, the punch on the outside, but he never “I can tell you, this is the first time I decision over 12 hard fought rounds. side stepping to hammer his body and sustained an offense and basically lost a fight,” he said. “All my other a

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