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Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News Duterte sticks to SONA Possted cat Jurl 23i20p18 07t :09 PM | Updated as of Jul 23 2018 08:07 PM MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte largely stuck to his prepared speech for his State of the Nation Address (SONA), which is also the shortest in his three annual reports to the nation so far. Duterte’s expletive-free speech lasted for nearly 50 minutes, beginning at around 5:20 p.m. and ending at 6:10 p.m. Malacañang earlier estimated that the President’s third SONA would last for 35 to 45 minutes. House leadership row delays Duterte’s third SONA Duterte started his speech later than expected as the Congress grappled with the sudden change of leadership at the House of Representatives. As Duterte was about to arrive at the Batasan Pambansa, former president and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was sworn in as the new Speaker, replacing Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Duterte family photo: Based on the article published in KAMI, the Duterte family featured the Alvarez. creations of fashion designer Cary Santiago. Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte was wearing a blue Filipiniana while her mother Elizabeth Zimmerman was wearing a red one. The wife of former No Bangsamoro law on SONA Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte, January was wearing a light brown dress and Baste Duterte’s day dismays Palace long-time girlfriend, Kate was in off-white Filipinana. Admiration for the ladies in elegant fashion See Page 4 SONA during the SONA was expressed by the media. (Photo source: @carysantiago IG) Is Trudeau trying to reap the benefits of resisting a NAFTA deal? Harper under scrutiny afteNerw ponllineg sweems rtoebacpk uop rdt eal is actually ready to be cut at this a reported suggestion by Stephen point Harper that standing up to Donald “I don’t think there’s a deal to Trump is politically popular for Justin be had there right now. Trump has Trudeau. made the fight around the world,” said But one expert is less Mike Moffatt, director of policy and confident about his reported claim research at Canada 2020, a think tank that the government is resisting that is heavily linked to the Liberal reaching a NAFTA deal in order to Party (its president was chief digital continue reaping the benefits of being strategist on Justin Trudeau’s federal Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau endure a bilateral meeting at the G7 seen to stand up to the unpopular See Page 6 NAFTA Summit in in Charlevoix ... president, saying there’s little sign a 2 July 2018 The North American Filipino Star course since 2005 and most of our graduates are working in different Where do you start when you want to places in Montreal as well as in Alberta and Ontario. I am in the process of re- applying before September 1, 2018 to recommendation which was useful not yet been realized as I know it would getIt isaa wellg-knownofacdt that jthoere b, or build a career? get this permit which I believe has more when I applied for a job. Due to my require another degree and write some is no unemployment for people who chances of being approved after being secretarial skills, it was not difficult to get books before I can be given a post in have all kinds of skills and they can informed of all the requirements that I a job. Before becoming a business higher education. Besides, I am already choose their jobs because they have must submit with the application. education teacher with the Montreal busy managing my own private college. many options. But how do we get to this In view of my educational Catholic School Commission, I worked As I predicted, drastic changes point when we do not have to accept background and working experience, I with three different companies, the were introduced under the Regime just any job but choose the one we will believe I can help many people, Underwriters Adjustment Bureau, Pedagogique, reforms introduced in the be happy and feel fulfilled? It is only specially newly arrived immigrants in Readers Digest, and Canadian Pacific 1980’s. Teachers like me were declared possible through proper training and a providing them with a well-designed Railway. But teaching has always been excess and we had to do substitute well-rounded education. A high school curriculum to prepare them for any my vocation so much that when an teaching. It was a position that I was education is no longer enough. As we office work. I know that most people in advertisement from the government of unhappy about and led me to establish now live in what we call the knowledge- the Filipino community seem to go to Quebec called for vocational teachers to my own school which I named at first based economy, we cannot afford not to the other big colleges, believing that be given a bursary to go to McGill Gilmore Business Institute in 1989, and keep up to date. Even a university they can get a better education there, degree is just part of the whole process but if they only knew the wealth of of building a career, and getting a good knowledge and experience behind the job that will make us happy and be foundation of Gilmore College fulfilled. Most people who have International, they might be convinced university degrees need to take other to study here. courses to get practical skills in doing Over the past 29 years, I have office jobs such as word processing, hired teachers from different cultural accounting, filing, receiving calls, writing groups, specially during the first 15 business letters, using office equipment years of the College as I was still and many other tasks that are often teaching with the Montreal Catholic required in any business enterprise. School Commission for another 8 years One of the most rewarding jobs a before I took my pre-retirement in 1997 university graduate can have is being an after 25 years of service. But for another executive assistant but in order to be 4 years, it was a very hectic period of my competent, one needs to have training life when I was recruited to be an officer in almost every area of business Gilmore College International faculty: L to R: Terry White, Clarice in four different organizations that used management. MacKay, Kadri Shérifi (Director of Studies), Zenaida Kharroubi (founder my office to hold their meetings and be Speaking from my own & Director-General), Edith Fedalizo, Amy Manon-og, and Sophie Toledo. involved with their social and cultural experience, I have gone through a lot of activities. Looking back at this time, I University, I was very happy to send my changed it to Gilmore College situations in life that I would have not should have learned to say no to most of application. I went to university to study International in 2000 as that was the survived if I did not have practical skills the things I was asked to do because it full time to know how to teach business time when there were many more that I learned right after high school. My took away so much time from my own education courses and obtained a international students from Tunisia, mother enrolled me in a vocational business. In 1998, in spite of my busy Diploma in Education from McGill Taiwan, France and other countries. school to take shorthand and typing. I schedule, I took over the management University. I was offered a teaching job From 1996 to 2001, I had a college got my first apprentice job in an and publication of the Filipino Star, at Jean Talon High School after my permit to offer AEC programs in accounting firm because I was a gold followed by the formation of the first practice teaching assignment. After accounting, secretarial, and medal winner in a stenography contest. Filipino Canadian Scouts group in 2003 three years of probation, I obtained my international trade. I did not re-apply to The treasurer of the Lions Club of Manila until 2010, and helping the Filipino permanent license to teach secondary renew this college permit as I did not asked if I wanted to be an apprentice in Solidarity Cooperative from 2006 until school English and vocational find enough time to do this. But due to his office. For a month or two, I was now as I still have to wind up the paper education. changes in immigration procedures as typing financial statements even though work to settle outstanding reports to the As I am always interested to of June 30, 2017, schools need to have I did not yet know accounting. A short government. I also tried to produce a improve myself, I never stopped going a designated learning institution number time later, an opening for assistant to the community TV show from December to school. I studied at Concordia to accept international students. It is bookkeeper of the Lions Club came up 2013 until January 2016. I had to give University to get a TESL certificate therefore necessary to make an and I was given the job. This was the this up because of the heavy financial (teaching English as a second application in September 2016 to the beginning of a working life that enabled burden. language) as I wanted to prepare myself Ministère de l’Éducation et de me to go to university at night and When people find out all these to go to another field. I had some clues l’Enseignement supérieur to authorize complete a B.A. degree majoring in things I have done and still do, they ask that the government might change its Gilmore College International to get a English literature. After working with the if I ever find time to sleep. Honestly, I policies and abolish the vocational permit in two AEC programs. I moved to Lions Club, I decided to apply for an have an average of 5 to 6 hours of sleep education program in high school. I also a bigger location because I was told that executive secretarial job and became and only sleep longer when I really feel wanted to teach in college or university I needed a cafeteria and library space to an assistant to a German manager in a tired. But the most important thing that I so I enrolled in the graduate education be given a college permit which were drug manufacturing and hospital would like to emphasize is that in spite program at Concordia where I obtained not required in the past. The permit was equipment importing firm. This was my of my limited resources, I was able to do an M.A. degree in Educational Studies, not approved for lack of financial and position when I immigrated to Canada. everything in a business because I have with an option in philosophy. My human resources. I did not ask more My boss voluntarily gave me a letter of the skills needed to work in an office and ambition to be a university professor has information but just accepted this I can speak and write in three languages decision. Then I decided to offer a DEP fluently - English, French, and Filipino. instead of AEC courses last September In hindsight, I realize that 1, 2017 as I presume that the collegial Gilmore College International could level progams require more material have been a bigger school if more resources but with the same answer. people knew the quality of training This time I decided to ask for more offered in a small school is usually better detailed explanation for the refusal. than in a bigger one, hence, I decided Tel.: 514-485-7861/ 514-506-8753 When the government employee to do promotion of my own school by 7159 ch. de la Cote des Neiges E-Mail: [email protected] replied, I understood that the financial holding a career orientation seminar. I Montreal, Quebec H3R 2M2 Published by: Filcan Publications, Inc. statement submitted to them gave the am inviting human resources managers wrong idea that I had only $1,000 worth to speak about the skills they are of assets. After almost 30 years, all the Al Abdon looking for in their prospective fixed assets got depreciated so the Fely Rosales Carino Zenaida F. Kharroubi W.G. Quiambao employees. This seminar will also serve book value of several thousand dollars Columnists Chief Editor & Publisher Community News as an introduction to the business are no longer reported in the financial community about our training courses statement except for a token value of a and other services that we offer. Bert Abiera Sam Kevin $1,000. I had to explain in another letter Show Biz News & Layout Editor Moreover, it is my goal to raise Founder the reasons why Gilmore College awareness that the school I founded is International should be considered well not only for me and my family but it is a The opinions expressed by the writers and columnists do not necessarily reflect equipped to deliver a DEP program for that of the management of the North American Filipino Star nor its editors. legacy for the whole community. PAB as I have already been giving this July 2018 The North American Filipino Star 3 I'm worried': Greyhound route cuts in Western Canada mean more than the loss of a way to travel All total, the cuts in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and parts of Ontario will affect around two million riders As of 2016, 68 people lived in Already, the NDP government Grassland, Alta., a hamlet around 150 is spending $1.4 million over two years kilometres northeast of Edmonton. to expand regional public services, It’s in Athabasca County, which includes a contract between the where there’s no Via Rail station, only city of Camrose, just shy of 100 a regional airport; the west isn’t kilometres southeast of Edmonton, central Canada, with trains flitting and Red Arrow to provide a shuttle between Montreal, Ottawa and service to the capital. Toronto. You can either drive, take the The Greyhound pullout also bus or fly. In tiny Grassland, though, presents, perhaps, an opportunity for there’s a Greyhound stop. As of the Greyhound competitors such as Red day after Halloween, though, there Arrow. It operates routes mainly along won’t be: Greyhound Canada, which the north-south corridor from Fort has been operating in Alberta since McMurray, 435 kilometres north of January 1930, is ending its service for Edmonton down to Lethbridge, around all routes outside of Ontario and 200 kilometres south of Calgary. Quebec, save the run between John Stepovy, Red Arrow’s Vancouver and Seattle. director of sales and business There are other bus development, didn’t say what action, if companies, it’s true – Red Arrow, a any, Red Arrow would take. coach service in Alberta since 1979, “Throughout the years, we’ve had stops in Grassland, at the Esso Family many different requests for starting Restaurant, which Jagdish Masiwal service in varied communities,” has owned for three years. Four times Stepovy said. “We look at A Greyhound bus leaves the station in Edmonton. Some 107 a day, he said, 15 to 20 passengers opportunities seriously and closely communities in Alberta will lose Greyhound service because of unload from Greyhound buses at his and we always have, and we’ll the shutdown, 334 in total from the Rocky Mountains to the restaurant for food. He expects to lose continue to do so.” Ontario border. Codie McLachlan/Postmedia/File at least $300 a day because of the Air fare for that day is $119. “They’re centres have no transportation Other cities in Alberta have shutdown. starting to play in a sandbox that they whatsoever,” Adria said. “When had new operators pop up when “I’m worried about it,” Masiwal never used to,” Hamel said. “These are individuals have to ask others for rides, Greyhound left in previous downsizing. said. And, it’s not just the passenger markets that were predominantly it becomes very difficult for them.” In Slave Lake, Alta., nearly three hours service that will affect him. The Canada Greyhound.” More than 400 people will lose north of Edmonton, Mayor Tyler Post office in Grassland is open three As of 2016, there were more their jobs as a result of the cuts. All Warman knows what it’s like to lose days a week, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., so than 3.5 million cars on Alberta’s assets, such as buses, Hamel said, will bus services. Greyhound cut its route locals rely on Greyhound for parcel roads, but, considering a population of be moved to Ontario to serve those through the town of around 6,000 service. “If my oven breaks down, if I 4.3 million as of January 2018, many routes. More than 650,000 people rode people in 2011. need a part and I call Edmonton, and I Albertans don’t drive. For many, the Greyhound each year in British In particular, he said, that loss get (the) part the same day. Otherwise Greyhound was a way to travel, a way Columbia, 380,000 in Alberta; all total, mattered for medical appointments, it’s going to take two days, three days to see family and for some even a the cuts in British Columbia, Alberta, many of which are at hospitals in to get here,” he said. literal lifeline. Jan Reimer, the executive Saskatchewan, Manitoba and parts of Edmonton. “It’s definitely a frustration, Some 107 communities in director of the Alberta Council of Ontario will affect around two million because there is a significant group of Alberta will lose Greyhound service Women’s Shelters, said she’s known riders. On Monday, Brian Mason, people out there who have either because of the shutdown, 334 in total of women who’ve used the Greyhound Alberta’s transport minister, called on income pressures, or you know, just from the Rocky Mountains to the network to escape domestic abuse. the federal government to propose a don’t have the equipment to physically Ontario border. The company said “Many women who are “national solution that keeps go whenever they need to go and they there has been a 41 per cent decline in abused, you know, financial abuse is Canadians connected across the rely on some form of public ridership since 2010; in Manitoba, it part of it; they don’t have keys to the country.” At a press conference on transportation,” Warman said. was a 57 per cent decline. Peter car, they know they have to get out of trucking safety Tuesday afternoon, A bus service did pop up Hamel, Greyhound’s regional vice- there if they want to stay alive. Mason didn’t rule out – but didn’t soon after, Warman said, but it folded president for western Canada, said the Greyhound and the bus has been commit either – to a subsidized bus after a few months. Another one, cargo service has lost $35 million something that they can afford and service, saying Alberta had reached Northern Express, exists now, and worth of business since 2010. “The e- that they’ve used,” Reimer said. out to other affected provinces, and Simon Juckes, whose family owns the commerce, and the Amazons, who are The Greyhound bus depot in suggested the federal government company said while they were already doing their own shipping, continue to Calgary is among those that will be could have a role to play in inter- considering an expansion, they’re erode the business we have,” Hamel shut down. Darren provincial bus lines. “trying to get our head wrapped said. Makowichuk/Postmedia Hamel said there are simply Along the Highway of Tears – a 720- fewer riders coming from rural areas, kilometre stretch of highway in British and competition, particularly in British Columbia from Prince George to Columbia, with subsidized carriers Prince Rupert – the lack of such as BC Transit, a Crown transportation has been cited as a corporation, has harmed ridership. factor in the disappearance or murder “That is not a fair, level playing field, of at least 18 women and girls, many of they either run in competition to us, or them Indigenous, as instead they they have backfilled after we have left,” turned to hitchhiking. BC Transit now Hamel said. offers bus services there, as Bus services also face Greyhound pulled out of the region. competition from low-cost airlines, And for seniors, especially such as Swoop and Flair Air. This those who don’t drive, coach buses means longer inter-city runs – such as are the best way around the province, the 16-hour trip between Edmonton to see family or even get to medical and Kelowna, B.C., which costs $92.20 appointments available only in larger to travel next Thursday – are in centres, said Ruth Adria, with the Elder competition with a 45-minute flight Advocates of Alberta Society. “It’s within a similar price range. The Flair extremely important because smaller www.filipinostar.org 4 July 2018 fFrom Page 1 SONA Malacañang also had to make Paolo Duterte explains family last-minute changes in the President’s speech as the House of Representatives failed to ratify the Bangsamoro Organic Law. photo minus Kitty Duterte was expected to sign the bill into law in time for his SONA, but the House of Representatives adjourned Monday’s session without having ratified the proposed measure. Duterte's 2017 SONA lasted for 120 minutes, double the 50 minutes it was estimated to last, as the chief executive broke from what the teleprompter flashed by delivering jokes and impromptu remarks. Duterte's first SONA ran for more than 90 minutes.

Duterte: Third telco must be 'reliable, inexpensive, secure' ABS-CBN News Posted at Jul 23 2018 06:43 PM MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said the third telecommunications player in the Philippines should be "reliable, inexpensive and secure." The terms of reference in the selection should be "fair, reasonable and comprehensive," the President said in his third State of the Nation Address. The National Telecommuni- cations Commission is overseeing the search for the third player to challenge the dominance of Globe Telecom and PLDT Inc. "It will be inclusive, so it will be opened to all interested private parties, MANILA - Davao City Vice-Mayor Paolo The photo shows President In his FB account, the Davao both foreign and local," Duterte said of "Pulong" Duterte on Thursday Rodrigo Duterte seated with his ex- City vice-mayor wrote: "To everybody the selection process. explained why he posted a photo of wife, Elizabeth Zimmerman, daughter questioning the whereabouts of Ms. "The only condition is that the the Duterte family on his Facebook Inday Sara Duterte and her son, Avanceña and Kitty Duterte they hve chosen entity must provide the best account without Duterte's current Stingray. Members of Duterte's their own family picture...NAA AMONG possible services at reasonably partner, Cielito "Honeylet" Avancena, immediate family, their spouses and INAHAN KAY AMOA SIYANG INAHAN accessible prices," he added. and their daughter, Kitty. children are also included in the photo. Interconnection rates between vengeance. Just like that, folks. Aminin industries should be lowered to lessen ninyo, marupok tayo,” she tweeted. costs both for consumers and the third On Duterte’s SONA, the veteran player. actress said: “#KasamaAko sa mga "A market environment that is naniniwalang ang maririnig natin more conducive to competition. This is mamaya ay S-ame O-ld N-onsense A- a policy which is crucial to ensure that nyway.” our solution to our telecommunication Meanwhile, TV host-actress problems will be both meaningful and Bianca Gonzalez-Intal said she did not lasting," he said. see Gloria becoming the House speaker. “CGMA in the House Speaker's seat for the SONA after everything that Stars react to SONA has happened.. did not see that 2018 coming,” she tweeted. MA NILA, Philippines — In a sudden She also retweeted a photo of twist of events while waiting for Pres. Gloria in the rostrum while Ilocos Norte Rodrigo Duterte to make his third State governor Imee Marcos can be seen of the Nation Address (SONA), former below. This came with the caption: “I am president and Pampanga Rep. Gloria all for women taking power but this Macapagal-Arroyo unseated House photo is problematic on so many levels. Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez and became #SONA2018.” the House of Representatives’ top Kapamilya actress Alessandra congressman. de Rossi makes the moment lighter as While the SONA of the she tweeted some “hugot.” A photo from the RTVM photo page shows Duterte president turned out smooth as he “Taray! May plot twist ang sona. with Avancena and Kitty before the inauguration. posted a photo of ousted Speaker “On the plus side, no cussing. followed his speech and did not say Yung love life natin wala! uwian na!” she Alvarez with the caption: “Gaano kalaki Calm siya and he actually did not curse words, Arroyo’s appointment tweeted. yung umagaw sa puwesto mo?” digress from text. Meanwhile, what became the hottest issue at the SONA Spoken word artist and actor On the other hand, another happened to the little girl in red? She on Monday, and even celebrities shared Juan Miguel Severo retweeted a photo Duterte critic and known supporter of just disappeared,” Jim tweeted. their reactions on what happened. of Gloria in a rostrum with the caption Liberal Party, Jim Paredes, praised the He also joked: “The biggest On her Twitter account, known “WELCOME TO THE 75TH HUNGER president for not swearing, but he tragedy to hit the US was 911. In the Duterte critic Agot Isidro said Gloria is GAMES!” #SONA2018.” wondered where Gloria went during the Philippines it is 411,” pertaining to the back with a vengeance. Radioactive Sago Project speech. height of the former president. “Aaand she's back. With a vocalist and TV5 host Lourd de Veyra www.filipinostar.org July 2018 The North American Filipino Star 5 he discussed open pit mining that he consequently, the purchasing power of President Duterte SONA 2018 said "destroying my country." currency is falling) also increased Duterte applauded the versus last year (4.9 vs. 3.2). highlights, review for reaction paper Congress for the immediate passing of Some also reacted with the MANILA, Philippines – President proposed federalism, that would Rodrigo Roa Duterte delivered on decentralize the system of the Monday, July 23, 2018 his third State of government. Others said creation of the Nation Address (SONA) in front of new states or regional governments around 3,000 lawmakers and guests at will just create another bureaucratic the Batasan Pambansa in Quezon City. layer with the installation of state President Duterte SONA 2018 governors on top of provincial highlights, review for reaction paper governors, municipal, and city mayors. President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his Meanwhile, the President was third State of the Nation Address not able to sign the Bangsamoro (SONA). Organic Law (BOL) in time for the SONA 2018 broke tradition of SONA as it was not ratified before the highlighting the previous year adjournment of today's session of the accomplishments but instead the iron- House of Representatives. fist leader addressed as a "father of the "We consider this as a Filipinos" and focused on desire for temporary setback in the genuine and meaningful change for administration's goal of laying the the people. President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his third State of the Nation foundation for a more genuine and The key policies, programs Address (SONA). lasting peace in Mindanao," the Office and initiatives of the government were of both Christians and Muslims alike." the Tax Reform for Acceleration and of the Presidential Spokesperson said discussed separately in the successful On Marawi siege, Duterte Inclusion or the TRAIN law. "I am in a statement. run of three-part series pre-SONA 2018 recognized soldiers and police who committed to a comprehensive tax On the other hand, latest Pulse Forum. died fighting for the city. He said that reform and I ask Congress to continue Asia survey revealed that majority of SONA 2018 was delayed by an government welcomes with open arms the job." On TRAIN impact, he said: Filipinos consider the war on the drugs hour as advice of who will be seated the terrorists who surrender to "You have made funds available to as the Duterte administration's most beside President Duterte was not authorities. build better roads, bridges and important achievement. The report immediately finalized after Pampanga Duterte hailed the successful improved health and education." also include good feedback for the Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo sworn hosting of ASEAN anniversary and Duterte also warned rice fight against crime, salaray increase for as the new House Speaker. The summit last November. "We will have cartels to stop messing with the police and soldiers, fight against graft Congress ousted Pantaleon Alvarez stronger bonds with ASEAN friends." people. and corruption and free tuition in public few minutes before the SONA. Note On relationship with China, The passage of the universal universities and colleges. that the spots besides the president Duterte said it has led to an healthcare bill was also encouraged by are reserved for the Speaker of the unprecedented level of cooperation Duterte. — The Summit Express House and the Senate President. between nations on the war against On federalism, he said: The SONA proper started at transitional crimes. "Our shared "Strong political determination, not Alang-alang sa bayan': exactly 5:22 in the afternoon and intelligence with China led to discovery political ambition, is the guiding light. I concluded at 6:09 pm or longer by few of clandestine shabu laboratories." have no illusions of occupying this Ousted Alvarez minutes in the originally declared 35- The iron-fist president shared office one day longer than what the recognizes Arroyo as minute speech, due to some off-the- admiration to our Filipino migrant Constitution under which I was elected new Speaker cuff remarks of the president. workers for their selflessness and permits." But he is confident the people Be guided with our summary courage in enduring hardships of living will support effort to pass a new ABS-CBN News and review of President Duterte's Posted at Jul 25 2018 05:37 PM | SONA 2018. Students may use this as Updated as of Jul 25 2018 06:00 PM reference for making a reaction paper: MANILA (UPDATE) - Davao del Norte "About 2 years ago, I solemnly Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez on Wednesday took my oath as a worker of the finally broke his silence on his ouster national gov't. I was inspired to institute as House Speaker, recognizing former real changes for the greater good of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as the Filipino people," President Duterte the new leader of the House of opened his speech. Representatives. Duterte highlighted that the Alvarez released the statement war from illegal drugs is far from over following a meeting with Arroyo on and will not be sidelined, instead, it will Wednesday morning. be as relentless and chilling. "We cannot undo the past, but Duterte said his concern is we can certainly shape our future. The more on human lives and not human House of Representatives has chosen rights. "Illegal drugs wasted away lives, a new Speaker in the person of former dysfunctionalized families and ruined President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo," relationship." he said. Duterte also addressed that Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez and newly installed House "Alang-alang sa bayan (for the corruption must stop to improve Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN sake of the country), let us go back to delivery of services. He also warned News/Composite work and move on," he added. government agencies to stop red tape. away. "You have contributed greatly to Constitution. Arroyo meets Alvarez following Duterte on Ease of Doing Business the Philippine economy." He also House coup Act: "I hereby direct all government mentioned the fight against 'endo' Reactions on President Duterte's Third Arroyo, through Pampanga 3rd District units and government agencies to which has resulted to regularization of SONA Rep. Aurelio "Dong" Gonzales Jr., had faithfully implement this law and more than 300,000 workers. Thousands of protesters and earlier offered to switch offices with simplify the process." Talking about the third telco militant groups rallied near the Batasan Alvarez. Duterte also said budget for player, Duterte said the chosen entity to condemn rampant killings being The 71-year-old Arroyo was Mindanao is being increased. By the must provide the best possible linked to Duterte's war against illegal sworn in as the country's first female end of his term, he wants to see the services at reasonable prices. He also drugs; as well as the tax reform law, House Speaker late Monday, following fulfillment of his promise. On wants to lower interconnection rates raising duties on fuel, cars, and sugar- a power tussle with Alvarez that Bangsamoro Organic Law, he said: between industry players. sweetened drinks. eclipsed President Rodrigo Duterte's "Give me 48 hours to sign it and ratify Duterte also promised to Analysts added that third State of the Nation Address. the law." restore environmental integrity of Dutertenomics performance after his Representatives on The Mindanaoan president Boracay. "It has sadly become a two years in power is fair to poor citing Wednesday adopted a resolution emphasized "War is not an option. We representation of government's the impact of the TRAIN law. entering into the record the July 23 have been through the catastrophe in negligence, including mine." He said The inflation rate (rate at which proceedings that elected Arroyo as Marawi. We have seen the horror, that protection of the environment is a the general level of prices for goods devastation, human toll, displacement top priority. Duterte was emotional as and services is rising and, See page Arroyo www.filipinostar.org July 2018 6 The North American Filipino Star kung ano ang nangyari sa ibinigay inanyayahan ng FAMAS si Jasmine. niyang $30.00, ang sagot ay Sa Canada Day parade ay Tagalog Seksyon “Nandiyan lamang iyan.” inanyayahan naman siya pero Ang Heritage ay parang dalawang araw bago July 1. Si FAMAS na sinasabi natin na para sa Svetlana Suarez pa raw ang nagsabi lahat ng Pilipino. Pero ang FAMAS ay na dapat ay sumama siya sa parada. Si may mga provision o kondisyon na Jasmine ay pamangkin ni Manuel. May nagiging gabay ng gustong maging hindi pinagkakasunduan si Manuel at Opinyon/Komentaryo miembro o tumakbo sa posisyon. Sana ang FAMAS EB pero hindi dapat ganoon din ang Heritage na ad hoc isangkot ang batang walang malay ni Willie Quiambao committee pa lamang ang bumubuo nito. MGA KOMENTO NOONG Maganda ang panukala ng INDEPENDENCE DAY isang lider na dapat ay magkaroon ng Mga dalawang lingo pa bago kinatawan ang bawat asosasyon Independence day ay tiniyak ko sa KAILANGANG MAGKAROON Ginagamit ng iba ang pera ng upang hindi ma-monopolize ng isang FAMAS kung sasama sila sa parada ng NG TRANSPARENCY ANG MGA asosasyon o komunidad dala ng grupo. Dapat ding piliing mabuti ang CCFAQ sa June 17. Sumagot sila ng IBANG ASOSASYON pangangailangan subalit ang iba ay tatlong mahahalagang posisyon tulad “oo”. Noong June 16 na Isang isyu sa komunidad ang upang makapanlamang. Ano man ang ng pangulo, treasurer at auditor. May ipinagdiriwang ang kaarawan ni Rizal kakulangan ng transparency ng dahilan, hindi dapat galawin ang nakausap akong politico na nagsabing sa MacKenzie King Park, ipina-alaala maraming asosasyon pagdating sa perang hindi sa kanila. At panahon na sa isang taon ay may funding na ang kong muli sa FAMAS ang parada sa pera. Kadalasan ay nag-aatubiling upang maglabas nang regular at Heritage. Ito ang dapat bantayan. June 17. Ang sagot ay sa Canada Day magtanong sa mga presidente ang malinaw na financial statement ang Sa susunod na miting ng parade sila sasama. Karapatan nila mga opisyal o miembro ng mga mga asosasyon. Huwag na nilang Heritage, marami ang nagpakita ng kung alin ang higit na mahalaga - ang kanilang asosasyon tungkol sa hintayin na tanungin pa sila ng mga interest na dumalo. Huwag lamang sa Canada Day parade kaysa Philippine financial statement. Sasagutin sila, tao. FAMAS bulletin board o internet ilagay Independence Day parade. Ang isyu “Wala ka bang tiwala?” o PAANO MAPANGANGALAGAAN ito. Ilagay din daw ito sa The North ko ay hindi ko nalaman na hindi pala pagbabagsakan ng mga papeles. ANG PANGALAN NG HERITAGE American Filipino Star of The Filipino sasama ang FAMAS sa Philippine Ang ilang pumapasok sa mga Napapailing na lamang ako Forum. Independence Day kundi ko pa asosasyon ay tapat ang hangaring kapag may nagsasabing kahit sinong naitanong. Paminsan-minsan, maging maglingkod nang libre sa komunidad Pilipino ay puedeng gumamit ng MAGDADALA RIN NANG MALAKING PERA SA FAMAS propesyonal tayo sa pakikipag-usap. subalit ang karamihan ay upang pangalan ng Heritage na ibinigay ng Noong June 17, nakita ko sa park na magkapera lamang. Sa tagal ko sa city hall sa lahat ng Pilipino. Dipende ANG MUNTING BB PILIPINAS- MONTREA L masayang nag-uusap si Dexter “Adiva” kumunidad, nakita at narinig ko na ang sa paggamit. Tulad ng sabi ko noong Malimit kong isulat na Estinoso at Michael Supang. mga paraan upang magkapera. Isang nakaraang isyu ng The North American pangalagaang mabuti ang mga Magandang tignan na nagkakasundo dating presidente ng malaking Filipino Star, paano kung may isang nananalo ng pageant dahil nagdadala sila kahit magkalaban ang kanilang asosasyon ang nagsabi na isang lider Pilipino o asosasyon na alam nating sila nang malaking pera sa asosasyon. team noong FAMAS eleksiyon. na hindi niya opisyal ang malimit magdadala lamang ng kahihiyan sa Si Jasmine Cleofas-Tabares ay Dahil sa pagod at init, sumama humingi ng solicitation letters kung Heritage? Kamakailan ay may nagsabi Munting Bb. Pilipinas Montreal 2017. ang pakiramdam ni James de la Paz. may kalamidad sa Pilipinas tulad ng sa akin na isang lider ang nag-solicit . Hindi raw siya naanyayahang dumalo Dinala kaagad siya ng ambulansiya sa bagyong Yolanda pero wala nang ng $30.00 para sa souvenir program sa koronasyon ng FAMAS Bb. Pilipinas ospital. Ang nakatatawa ay ang bumabalik na sulat. Ang iba naman ay ng Heritage Month pero mahigit nang 2018 . Tinanong ko ang FAMAS kung balitang lumabas na ikalawang stroke panay ang fundraising na laging lugi. isang buwan ang nakalilipas ay hindi isasama sa Philippine Independence ni James iyon at nagkakandapilipit na Mayroon namang sa bulsa ng niya pa alam kung may lumabas na Day parade ang mga nanalo sa raw ang dila niya sa pagsasalita,. Ang nagbabantay sa centre napupunta ang souvenir program o wala. Nang pageant, kabilang kasama si Jasmine. bilis kumalat nang maling balita. upa. itanong niya ang nag-solicit sa kaniya Ayon kay Cesar Manuel, hindi with the United States and our meetings are confirmed, I wake up one relationship with the United States is far day … and this is out in the news," From page 5 Arroyo From page 1 NAFTA too important to play partisan politics Harper said. with," the Liberal Party leader said "How did it get out in the House Speaker. election campaign) and an assistant during a stop in Markham, Ont., Friday. news? I'll tell you how it got out into the Amid shouting, House adopts professor at Western University’s Ivey Trudeau was responding to a news: the government." resolution recognizing Arroyo as School of Business. recording first obtained by CTV News Harper called the Speaker “He [Trump] hasn’t been able of Harper at the Australia-Canada government's stance "foolish." Arroyo, who is on her third and to get a deal on any of those, so is Economic Leadership Forum earlier He added that he could lend a last term as Pampanga representative, every other country in the world being this month. hand to the government on NAFTA, is the first former president named obstinate? No. I think the problem is CBC News has also obtained "but they don't want my help." House Speaker. Trump.” the audio. Trudeau said he has spoken Lawmakers had expressed "The problem right now is we with Harper and other former prime discontent over Alvarez's leadership, have two governments that do not ministers about taking an "all hands on citing his call to forego the 2019 want an agreement," Harper says. deck" approach. midterm elections, among others. Trudeau slaps down Prime Minister Justin Trudeau This is not Harper's first time The President's daughter, Harper's claims that was asked about former PM Stephen talking publicly about the Canada-U.S. Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, NAFTA is being delayed Harper's comments on the state of the relationship since leaving office. He was also known to have made calls to for political gain NAFTA negotiations during a stop has waded into the ongoing NAFTA lawmakers to remove Alvarez from the Former prime minister Stephen Harper Friday in Markham 2:04 talks, offering commentary on TV and chamber's helm. says Liberals 'don't want my help' on "The reality is the government at other conferences. She and the Davao lawmaker NAFTA of Canada believes today that it is While he has criticized some of earlier figured in a spat over the CBC News · Posted: Jul 20, 2018 3:26 doing very well, the fight with Trump is the Liberal government's actions on the mayor's establishment of a local Former Conservative prime good for it politically, it is winning. And trade file, he has defended the merits political party. minister Stephen Harper, right, has so if it can take that fight and continue of NAFTA. Arroyo speakership proves accused Justin Trudeau's Liberal it, and more importantly paint "I can understand why Sara Duterte's political prowess: government of leaking news of his visit conservatives as linked to Donald President Trump, why the American opposition solon to Washington to the media before it Trump, this is great for them. And so people feel they need some better -with a report from RG Cruz, ABS-CBN was even confirmed. (Canadian Press) right now that is the strategy they are trade relationships," Harper told Fox News Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on." News last month. "[But] this is the is rebutting claims made by former Harper, who now works as a wrong target." Conservative prime minister Stephen Are you interested in a consultant, also accused the Foreign Affairs Minister Harper that the Liberal government is rewarding career or want to government of going after him on a Chrystia Freeland said she believed dragging out the NAFTA negotiations improve yourself? partisan basis, pointing to the fracas that appearance on Fox News was for political gains. Reserve now to attend the around his trip to Washington on July helpful. "I think I've been very clear for a 2. CBC's Journalistic Standards and Orientation Seminar. long time now that the issue of trade "Lo and behold, before the Practices 514-485-7861 www.filipinostar.org July 2018 The North American Filipino Star 7 transformed themselves into one other time,” while 28 percent said it nation. It’s the reverse with what they might be changed “sometime in the want to do here, which is to transform future,” but now now, obviously JuIly t19,’2s018 | Oapinilon l abouvaluetof thpe locoal cuwrrencye. r one single state into separate believing that the country is not ready ON DISTANT SHORE He said there’s “no rhyme, no autonomous states. for it. By Val G. Abelgas reason” on how the so-called federal Proponents of federalism also The proposed constitutional Just when the Philippines was states in the Philippines were fail to mention that contrary to amendments would bring an abrupt beginning to join Asia’s emerging proposed to be organized. economic growth that they are change to a system that Filipinos have economies and was well on its way to Senate President Franklin peddling, many federated countries been accustomed to for decades and becoming one of the fastest growing Drilon also warned against the rush to have failed miserably, such as Brazil which, with proper governance, can economies in the region, the Duterte federalism, saying that there is a need and Mexico. Senior economist Victor bring the same or even better results. administration has opted to rock the to submit the proposed shift to Abola, also of University of Asia and And besides, surveys after surveys boat and insist on amending the 1987 thorough and intelligent discussion. Pacific, said these two federal have shown that there is no popular Constitution to pave the way for a For example, he said, recent studies countries had the highest inflation in clamor for charter change nor for federal form of government, the path to have shown that only three regions – Latin America “because the federal federalism. Why the rush then? which is fraught with dangers and National Capital Region, Central state is not strong enough to control Duterte’s allies in Congress uncertainties. Luzon, and Southern Tagalog — can the local states.” want to force its approval by Constitutional experts and stand on their own under a federal We don’t have to go far to cite convening a constituent assembly to economists have repeatedly warned form of government. an example of the failure of granting tackle the draft constitution that seeks, the President of the consequences on What will happen is, instead of autonomy to various regions. We have among other things, a shift to the country’s economy and political allowing equal opportunities for had a brief look at having an parliamentary government and an end stability. development for the proposed states autonomous state in the failed to term limits. Senate Majority Leader In November last year, former or regions, federalism might even stunt experiment called the Autonomous Juan Miguel Zubiri, an ally of Duterte, Supreme Court Chief Justice Hilario growth for many of the regions and for Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARRM) warned of a plot to make this move Davide Jr. cautioned against the rush the entire country. that only spawned a stronger, abusive during the President’s State of the to federalism, describing the move as With political dynasties firmly political dynasty in the Ampatuan clan, Nation Address (SONA) where the “a lethal experiment, a fatal leap, a entrenched in most of the proposed an even chaotic governance, and an Senate and the House of plunge to death, a leap to hell.” Davide states under the draft Constitution economy that insured the ARRM Representatives would be convened in cited 18 reasons he opposed submitted recently to Duterte by the became the poorest region in the joint session. federalism, foremost of which is the Constitutional Commission he had country. Zubiri said most of, if not all, “bloating” of the bureaucracy with the formed just a few months ago, Despite years of discussion, the senators would walk out if the creation of the regional governments. federalism could breed new or federalism is an issue that remains House leaders, led by Speaker Former national treasurer Leonor entrench old political dynasties. And it strange to millions of Filipinos. A Pantaleon Alvarez, call for constituent Briones, now Duterte’s education could easily transform into feudalism, survey by Pulse Asia last month found assembly during the SONA joint secretary, had voiced the same instead of just federalism, with local that 69 percent of those surveyed had session. Alvarez and other House concern regarding the added layers of politicians becoming feudal lords in “little to no knowledge” of the leaders want the two chambers to vote bureaucracy federalism would create, their own fiefdoms. proposed federal form of government as one, and with the Senate saying the creation of an additional This would spawn more while only 31 percent said they knew a outnumbered by the Duterte- layer of government—namely the private armies, more warlords, more “great deal to sufficient.” controlled House, the latter could state—will inevitably lead to higher expensive elections and wider The study also found that 67 easily force the passage of the draft levels of expenditures that will, opportunities for graft and corruption percent of Filipinos opposed charter Constitution. according to her, inevitably lead to with the creation of new public offices. change against 18 percent who The congressmen can also pressure for increased taxes. And more political killings, for sure, as favored it, and 14 percent who didn’t adopt a proposal by Alvarez to Renowned economist politicians fight it over for rule of their know and couldn’t answer. The same postpone the mid-term elections next Bernardo Villegas of the University of own kingdom. I can imagine confusion survey found that 62 percent of year that ensures a supermajority by Asia and the Pacific also warned of as courts decide which falls under Filipinos were not in favor of replacing Duterte allies for the next three years federalism’s perils, which, he said state or federal offenses. the present unitary system of and beyond, and possibly the could stoke “hyperinflation” and cede Proponents of federalism point to government with a federal one. extension of Duterte’s term by 10 more powers than what many local countries such as the United States, The same survey showed 62 more years. government units (LGUs) are ready to Malaysia, Germany and Australia as percent of Filipinos saying they were With their actions, Duterte’s handle. Calling the move counter- examples of highly successful federal not in favor of replacing the present allies have exposed the true reason for productive, Villegas said the shift could countries. But they fail to mention that unitary system of government with a the rush to a shift to federalism. It’s all trigger “hyperinflation,” a situation these countries did not start as one federal one. Of this figure, 34 percent about power, after all. when consumer prices are nation but actually started as separate said the system of government ([email protected]) skyrocketing, sharply eroding the and independent states before they shouldn’t be changed “now or any

Mogado, Miles Roque, Luz Del Rosario, City of Mississauga. Twice- elected All the FilCan political Nine Fantastic Rowena Santos , and Garry Tanuan . In Dufferin Peel Catholic District School candidates are well- qualified, have solid FilCans File for terms of elective civic posts, of the nine Board Trustee Luz Del Rosario is going professional backgrounds & experience candidates , 6 are seeking for Councillor for her reelection in Wards 6 & 11. A and strong advocacy & volunteer service Elective Posts in the position and three are for School Board former Toronto Council candidate in in their communities, as well. They have Greater Toronto Area Trustees. Thus, out of the "lucky 9" 2006, Rowena Santos will do her best to demonstrated admirable people skills politicians, three are reelectionists, 4 are bag the Wards 1 & 5 Councillor post in and divergent foci in working towards By: Tony A.San Juan, OCT. new nominees while two are come - Brampton. After serving faithfully for helping and organizing initiatives for the The dust has barely settled and backing candidates. almost 2 terms, faith-focused leader "common good". These determined the smoke had just snapped out, as they Meeting the challenges, Garry Tanuan is seeking reelection as candidates have organized their own said, in the recently - held June 7th Philippine - educated lawyer Benjamin TCDSB Trustee for Scarborough's Ward campaign teams and are still seeking for Ontario provincial election and now, 9 Abis is vying for Trustee of Etobicoke's 8. more volunteers . When asked, the 9 courageous but ambitious Filipino Ward 1 of the Toronto Catholic District In respect of political candidacy Pinoys are hoping that if elected each of Canadians have entered the political School Board- TCDSB. Randolf "Randy" experience, R. Bucao, P. Corpuz and R. them pledge to uphold their political arena for the coming city civic elections Bucao, a Philippine-trained mechanical Santos are taking their "second platform, goals & aspirations, to engage in Canada's premier province. The engineer and telecom cabling expert in chances"..... with Randy Bucao as a & advocate for local issues , and to serve fantastic nine, as reported, have Canada is seeking the Councilor former Council candidate for York as the relevant voice for their respective declared their respective candidacies for position for Toronto's Ward 40 - Centre, and Paulina Corpuz for TCDSB constituencies as well as the "long civic positions in the scheduled October Scarborough Centre area. Long-serving trustee in the 2014 municipal election voiceless members" of the ever- growing 22nd, 2018 municipal election in the Tsinoy Councillor Alex Chiu is going for and Rowena Santos, for Toronto Filipino Canadian community. Let us all Greater Toronto Area, Ontario. his 11th term as Markham alderman for Councillor in 2006. This is the first support our own kababayan- candidates Comparatively, the number of Ward 8 while community leader and attempt for Catholic community leader "for a better tomorrow" in our very candidates is fewer this time than in the social-cause advocate Paulina Corpuz, Ben Abis to get into school board discriminating FilCan community. ( 2014 election, as 14 FilCans ran for has declared her candidacy for politics while Miles Roque and Marlene Tony A. San Juan) municipal posts then. Councillor in Toronto's Ward 39. Marlene Mogado are vying for Councillor for the Yes, dear kababayans. The Mogado, 3-term YCDSB Trustee is first time too. Running for reelection are coming-up generation of fellow Pinoys stepping up to the next level to become Markham Councillor Alex Chiu and running for elective office at this point in a city councillor for Markham's Ward 5. Dufferin and Toronto Catholic school time are Benjamin Abis, Randy Bucao, Second generation FilCan Miles Roque board trustees Luz Del Rosario and Alex Chiu, Paulina Corpuz, Marlene is running for Ward 1 Councillor in the Garry Tanuan, respectively. . www.filipinostar.org July 2018 8 The North American Filipino Star

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www.filipinostar.org July 2018 9 The North AmericmanorFeilipaibnoouSt tadrigital technologies and “Canada offers the world a great Minister Hussen meets with European example of how different groups of partners to discuss Canada’s immigration people can successfully live and work advantage together, while contributing to great July 24, 2018 – Ottawa, ON – The entrepreneurial spirit, global prosperity and social harmony. With Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister experience and unique skill sets. populism and xenophobia on the rise of Immigration, Refugees and Canada’s humanitarian in many places in the world, I am Citizenship, completed a successful commitment to refugees was also a grateful for the opportunity to share week long visit to the United Kingdom key discussion point throughout the Canada’s positive experiences of (U.K.), Belgium and Germany, where trip. During a meeting with the diversity and immigration.” he met with key European partners and Honourable Sajid Javid, Home stakeholders to discuss global Secretary of the U.K., Minister Hussen – The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, migration trends and speak to how applauded the leadership the U.K. has Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Canada is growing our economy shown in piloting a community based Citizenship through diversity and immigration. refugee sponsorship program. Minister Minister Hussen highlighted Hussen also thanked the U.K. for co Associated links immigration as a powerful economic hosting the Global Refugee Honourable Ahmed Hussen, · The Global Refugee Sponsorship tool as he led a fireside chat at the Sponsorship Initiative (GRSI) Technical Minister of Immigration, Initiative University of Oxford, provided the Workshop in May 2018 and for Refugees and Citizenship · Joint Statement – Ministers from keynote address at a luncheon with the supporting the growth of the GRSI. other innovative solutions being Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada U.K. Chamber of Commerce, In Germany, Minister Hussen developed to facilitate the integration Argentina, Spain and New Zealand delivered a speech at the London met with officials from various levels of of refugees and newcomers. underline their support for community School of Economics and participated government, which included bilateral Minister Hussen led Canada’s based refugee sponsorship in advance in a roundtable discussion with U.K. meetings with cabinet members of the delegation to the Somalia Partnership of the 2018 United Nations General businesses that have invested in German government who are involved Forum on behalf of his colleague, the Assembly and agreement on the Canada. Through these events, the in migration issues. The meetings were Honourable Marie Claude Bibeau, Global Compact on Refugees Minister outlined how Canada’s multi positive, and Minister Hussen thanked Minister of International Development, · Somalia Partnership Forum year levels plan and economic Germany for its leadership in dealing and participated in bilateral meetings programs work to attract top talent to with migration challenges in Europe. with African officials, including the Follow us help grow Canada’s economy and While in Berlin, Minister Hussen also President of Somalia and the United meet labour shortages, which are a had the opportunity to visit the ReDI Nations Special Representative of the · facebook.com/CitCanada result of our aging population. The School of Digital Integration and meet Secretary General to Somalia, to · twitter.com/CitImmCanada Minister encouraged European leaders with officials from the betterplace lab, engage with them on matters of mutual · instagram.com/CitImmCanada and employers to look to immigrants Kiron Open Higher Education, interest. for their innovative perspectives, GoVolunteer.ca and Wefugees to learn Quote

Martin Nievera LIVE in Toronto ! at Mabuhay Philippines Festival on August 25th PIDC Media Bulletin : Square, City Hall, Queen Street West, of the Philippine Independence Day Razon Nievera, whose father was the Martin Nievera,widely known Toronto. The live show is in Council - PIDC. equally famous balladeer Bert as the Philippine concert king, will celebration of the 20th platinum The popular Filipino singer, Nievera, spent his childhood in Hawaii headline the TFC Hour on August 25, anniversary of Mabuhay Philippines songwriter and actor is billed to and California and came to the 2018, Saturday, at Nathan Phillips Festival , a signature summer event perform at the centre stage of Nathan Philippines in the 1980s. In his entire Phillips Square as part of TFC's Sama career, Martin, has garnered Saya event series upon invitation by numerous music awards including 18 ABS- CBN North America. Nievera, is platinum, 5 double platinum, 3 triple one of the main hosts of the musical platinum and one quadruple platinum variety show ASAP on the ABS-CBN albums . network in the Philippines. His music The ABS-CBN TFC Hour is genre includes OPM-Original Pilipino being held in partnership and Music, pop and soft rock. cooperation with the Filipino Canadian Among his popular songs are: community's iconic Philippine "Be My Lady", "Kahit Isang Saglit" "Say Independence Day Council-PIDC That You Love Me", "You Are My whose main goal is to promote and Song", "Forever", "Himig ng showcase Philippine culture, heritage, Damdamin" and a lot more. He has arts and charity in Canada. ( by: Tony appeared as an actor in a dozen A. San Juan). movies , hosted numerous television shows and performed in several successful Philippine & international concerts. February-born Martin Ramon July 2018 10 The North American Filipino Star July 2018 The North American Filipino Star 11

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Marinate for to combine, for about 3 to 5 minutes minutes more. about 1 hour. Drain meat from or until sauce starts to thicken. Transfer to a serving plate. marinade, squeezing excess liquid. Season with salt to taste. Add bell Serve hot. Share and enjoy! Reserve marinade and aromatics. peppers and cook for about 1 minute In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. or until tender yet crisp. Serve hot. Add bell peppers and cook for about 30 seconds. Remove from pot and set aside. Add the marinated pork including aromatics and cook, stirring Pinoy Beef Salpicao occasionally, until pork lightly browns Ingredients: and onions and garlic are limp and 1½ lbs beef sirloin (or tenderloin), aromatic. cubed Add reserved marinade and water and 3 tablespoons garlic, minced bring to a boil, uncovered and without 1 teaspoon salt stirring, for about 4 to 5 minutes. Lower heat, cover and simmer for ⅛ cup butter Siopao (Stuffed bun) about 25 to 30 minutes or until pork is 3 tablespoons olive oil Igado (Pork stir fry) tender and liquid is reduced. Add liver, cup warm water stirring gently to combine, and 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon sugar continue to cook for about 4 to 5 1 pouch instant dry yeast 2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour BUSINESS HOURS minutes or until liver is cooked through and sauce is thickened. Add 1/2 tablespoon baking powder Mon. Tue. Wed. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. green peas and bell peppers and 3 tablespoons shortening or vegetable Thu. Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. continue to cook for about 2 to 3 oil 1 teaspoon vegetable oil Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. minutes or until peas are heated Chicken Asado Filling Sunday Closed through and bell peppers are tender yet crisp. Season with salt to taste. US Customary - Metric Instructions Beef Serve hot. 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Fernando.Marilou Bermas, in a The judges Elle Israel (Commissioner shimmering gold bouffant formal, was 2007-2014, English Montreal School escorted by Demetre Trevlos. Well, Board) and Raquel Indio (Esthetician that was a happy gathering, with great and Hairdresser) declared the following entertainment and hot music! Behind Social winners: Third Runner-up Marilou the delightful extravaganza was FILGA Bernas is half Chinese (father) and half President Lilia Esguera and her Tidbits Filipino (mother) and has two grownup Executive Board (Rolando Salvador, daughters; the first is a lawyer and the Carmelita Quizon, Josefa Nicolas, Tina Fely Rosales Cariño second is finishing her CEGEP studies. Datu Lee, Sylvia Lemaire, Dodie Marilou, a supervisor at a McDonald Salazar, Nely Salvador, Caridad Josue, franchise, also speaks five languages: Valent Lloyd Hughes, Roberto Salazar, The month of June came and were the participating organizations Italian, Arabic, French, English, and Lea Musa, Cathy Escano, Nellie Aguilar, went like a passing breeze. Perhaps with their beautifully decorated floats: Tagalog – WOW! Second Runner-up and Sheldon Cohen. this was precipitated by the formation of Federation of Filipino Canadian was awarded to Cathy Mae Pelleja, The summer time Social Bingo yet another Filipino organization. This Associations of Quebec (FFCAQ), who has two daughters, Tamara and was held by the (FFCAQ) last July 8, was conceived by Snowdon City Salinggawi, Pinoy Pa Rin, Association Claudine. When Cathy Mae attended 2018. It was held at the Center des Councillor Marvin Rotrand. He initiated of Filipino Seniors of Quebec (AFSQ), the University of Negros Occidental Resources Communautaire (CRC) on and proposed to the city council that Ati-atihan, Flores de Mayo, Jesus is Recollectos in the Philippines, she won 6767Cote des Neiges, Montreal. Their the month of June every year be Lord, FAMAS, LGBTQ, Catholic the title of Miss Bar Tender flyer read, “Win Cash and Prizes!” declared and known as Filipino Women’s League, Little Miss Maria Designer/Layout Category. At the There was a good turnout despite the Heritage Montreal (FHM), since most Clara, Munting Binibini 2017, moment, she is attending Adult fact that several groups went to the organizational celebrations are held Kapampangan Association of Montreal, Education classes at Lasalle College in Casino that day. According to FFCAQ every June. An ad hoc committee was Munting Hiyas, Munting Lakan, and Montreal, specializing in Make Up. President Minda Mazzone and some formed in early April 2018 and the Munting Mutya ng Pilipinas. Beauty is her passion, really! She also Executive Members (Al Abdon, Jovy committee - although there are no Another group of Knights of bagged the Best in Filipiniana Gown Narvas, Cristy Hunter, Alvin Allana, elected officers yet – has seen the salvo Rizal was formed recently in Montreal. Award! First Runner-up went to Remy Reyes, Warlie Basbacio, Nenita of seven activities in the month of June. It was organized last March 3, 2018 and Raquel Trinidad, from Aklan, who has 5- Licyayo, Nick Mazzone, Ed Tupaz, Tess June 3 – Opening Day at 6767 Cote des the chapter name is Mackenzie Central year old Ranishka Elion and 9-year old Tupaz) and many others were happy Neiges, Montreal Chapter. It is chartered under Philippine ROndell Dwayne. In joining the with their bounty for the afternoon. June 9 – Philippine Independence Ball Republic Act No.646. Officers elected contest, Raquel has stated, “ This is my Adoree Silva, Tess Tupaz, Nick at Holiday Inn, Cote de Liesse are the following: Sir Ramon Posadas hope. When my children and other Mazzone were some of the winners. June 12 – Philippine Independence Day (Chapter Commander), Sir Julius Abad Filipino children grow up, that they will A very deserving party at the Flag Raising at FAMAS (Deputy Commander), Sir Rolando keep our cultural values, and will keep Centennial Park in Dollard des June 16 – Dr. Jose Rizal Birth Villanueva (Chancellor), Sir Menard the importance of respect and to Ormeaux was given for one of the Anniversary celebration at Rizal Esmeralda (Deputy Chancellor), Sir observe our traditions. I hope they will tireless members of the Seniors of the Monument, MacKenzie King Park Benjamin Balaus (Pursuivant), Sir be proud of who they are of who they West Island and Suburbs (SWIS) last June 17 – Philippine Independence Day Angelito Posadas (Deputy Pursuivant), are and where they come from. ” Thursday, July 17, 2018. Everyone did Parade & Celebration with cultural Sir James Menzi (Exchequer), Sir Raquel was also the recipient of two not expect such a crowd but Ike, presentation at Mackenzie King Park Nestor Deladia (Deputy Exchequer), Sir special awards: Ms. Popularity and Ms. “being our dear Ike” is worth it all. We June 23 – Coronation of Miss Heritage Venerando Pegano (Archivist), Sir Charity. Congratulations on your are bingo enthusiasts and every 2018 by Filipino Golden Agers (FILGA) Eduardo Escobia (Deputy Archivist), double special awards! And … the Wednesday and in all occasions, Ike at St. Malachy’s. Sir Rowel Pangilinan (Auditor), Sir highlight of the evening was the ALWAYS has the place ready. Special guests were Hon. Reuben Mendoza (Deputy Auditor), Coronation of the 1st FHM 2018, Chairman Roger Ajero saw to it that Anthony Housefather who crowned the and Sir Angelito Manuel, Sir William Trinidad Jimenez! Trinidad has 5 everyone had fun with his one-liners winner, Sonny Moros, and Councilor Pasion, Sir Mario Pantaleon, Sir children (Jerald Hans, Aldrin, Christian and Felix Salazar brought his 1950 for Darlington District, Lionel Perez. Hermegelio Villa, and Sir Reynaldo John, Julius Dinar, and Maria Christina. songs. After a very hearty lunch, we June 30 – Closing and Abaya (Trustees). Trinidad is not new to contests such as relaxed with Ike’s birthday cake. This Appreciation to participants, sponsors News from Tri-City Event! The this. Her previous profile includes Miss was followed by our favorite “Bingo”. and donors, Arts and Crafts display, usual tri-city sports fest at Long Sault UPS Independence 2016, Miss Somewhere nearby, Chairman Ajero Sports & Cultural presentations last July 7, 2018 was represented by Pangasinan 2014, and Miss Valentine led a bad habit in the name of mahjong. Jesus Is Lord (JIl) Pastor Kingston, Ottawa, and Montreal. Goddess of Love 2002. The real Everyone had fun! Chit, Ike’s charming Donald Barrientos and JIL members Montreal representative/ coordinator Ed excitement of the evening was the wife, was all smiles! Happy Birthday Joey Sanchez and Evelyn Sanchez Vasquez saw to it that everything went Royal Walk Parade of the first FHM 2018 again, Ike ! This is just one of our ways attended a meeting given by the well. If some organizations plan to join and Her Court! Trinidad, draped in a of saying “Thank you for your extra Government of Canada Day Parade the tri-city games, just give Ed Vasquez black formal gown decorated with loving service to our SWIS” !!! Committee before July 1, 2018. This a shout and he’ll do everything to let multicoloured sequins, was escorted by God Bless You and see you involved the time, place, and order of you in. This year, Manny Lagasca, Alfredo Erquisa. Raquel Trinidad, in an next issue. the parade. This group, our friends President of the Chess Organization of off-white ensemble with attractive flower from JIL church, is active in the Filipino Montreal, happily reported that they community activities. They participated won the chess tournament ! They went in the July 17, 2018 Independence Day against players from Kingston and Parade at the Mackenzie King Park Ottawa. There were two entries from where Pastor Donald Barrientos gave Montreal. Another was represented by the Invocation. Thank you for your the Filipino Canadian Association of participation and hope to see more of West Island (FCAWI) led by their JIL in future Filipino activities ! president Ador Bolusan. In the end, The following members of the Montreal bested their rivals. Diosdado “Dragon Fireworks” representing the Ilustre, the Montreal Champion, Philippines in the Firework Competition received his trophy from Games and will be performing at La Ronde on Coordinator Ed Vasquez. July 21, 2018 are: Stephen Ong June 23, 2018 was the FILGA’s (Quezon City), Hans Emerson (QC), Coronation of the 1st Ms. Filipino Jospeh Velose (QC), Vander Tenedero Heritage Montreal (FHM) 2018. Amy (QC), Utay Turingam (Abeza Province), Chantengco, an adviser of the Bicol Edward Ilagan (Batangas), Don Miguel Club Association , did the honors of Villarosa Rosa (QC), Oliver Zeng proclaiming the winner and her court. (Valenzuela), Marlon Villangca In contrast to the younger generation’s (Bulacan), Rolando Panuncial version of beauty contests, this event (Bulacan), and Michael Mendoza was mainly centered on showing the (Bulacan). cultural heritage of the Filipino people. For those who were unable to Our history is rich in songs, native Pista sa Nayon, July 15, 2018 - Sandra Wong (2nd from the left) poses watch the Canada Day Parade, here dances, costumes, Filipino dishes, with Trans Liganor, Monica Ragacho, Nenita Licyayo and her friend. July 2018 14 The North American Filipino Star

Sarah Geronimo turns 30, Gerald Anderson: receives sweet message BeaRald still ‘on’ from BF Matteo Guidicelli

Matteo Guidicelli & Sarah Geronimo Since a showbiz career is He also gave her his birthday It’s rare to see pop superstar Sarah wish, saying, “I wish you all the Geronimo and boyfriend Matteo happiness in the whole world Guidicelli posting photos and clips of because you deserve it all.” Gerald Anderson and Bea Alonzo, also fondly called "BeaRald," each other on social media. Guidicelli’s post was lapped at the 2017 Star Magic Ball. Geronimo first admitted Guidicelli up by his million-strong followers, Months after Kapamilya Basketball League (MPBL), will be was her boyfriend back in 2014, but garnering a hundred thousand likes actress Bea Alonzo said she and leading the inaugural Skechers despite being together for four years in a day. Kapamilya actor Gerald Anderson are Performance Run at SM By the Bay, now, the two have chosen privacy It’s unknown how Geronimo no longer a couple, Gerald said there is MOA Complex. celebrated her 30th birthday. But over exposure when it comes to their no reason to move on. The race has three categories: when Guidicelli marked his 28th relationship. In a Skechers event last week 5k, 10k, and 21k distances to cater to birthday last March, he and But it seems birthdays are an where he is an endorser, Gerald said: both beginners and seasoned runners. exception, as Guidicelli took to social Geronimo celebrated it in the “Okay naman kami. Wala namang Registration is ongoing online and in media recently to write a sweet company of their loved ones. Many move on na dapat gawin. Nagulat ako select stores across the metro. message for his Geronimo, who hit attended his bash, such as brothers sa tanong mo ha,” Gerald said while Gerald said his teammates as the big 30 on Wednesday, July 25. Rowell and Randy Santiago, laughing. well as their coaches will run in the Guidicelli shared on Kapamilya star Sofia Andres and Instagram Wednesday a photo of him doctors-to-the-stars Vicki Belo and and Geronimo. It was a picture of a Hayden Kho. pair of sunglasses, with both of their Geronimo and Guidicelli also faces reflected on the lens. jammed together that night and had a

“Trixie” with Gerald Anderson, Bea Alonzo Reports say Gerald and Bea event for them to have a bonding. He did not really break up, but this has not refused to tell if Bea will be running been officially confirmed by the actors. alongside them. Recently, photos of the couple He has yet to make a debut on reportedly spending time together at a the hard court due to a hamstring “Happy birthday my love! Thank you for understanding me and zoo surfaced on social media. User injury, but he said he is doing fine now, loving me with a pure heart, it means so much. Words just can’t @bearald_rock posted pictures of the so he hopes to play and help his team explain... I wish you all the happiness in the whole world couple enjoying the zoo and soon. because you deserve it all.” From Matteo’s Instagram interacting with animals. The photos The actor also looks forward to reportedly were a repost from Jen A., meet Xian Lim in the court. Xian plays “Happy birthday my love!” who is allegedly Gerald's sister. for the MPBL team Mandaluyong El Guidicelli wrote. “Thank you for duet, and were even pictured locked Gerald, who is doing a new Tigre. Xian logged six points and six understanding me and loving me with in an embrace. teleserye under ABS-CBN and a rebounds in 15 minutes of play during a pure heart, it means so much. Perhaps this time around basketball player of Marikina his debut .
Words just can’t explain…” they had another duet?
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Kris Aquino makes peace with brothande sidre wNith thoeir ymonm. Bout y now that Josh is in the hospital, she had to humble herself and text Noy for him to visit Josh. “Naipit yung 2 boys ko- alam nilang di okay kaya pinili na wag dumalaw at wag iwan si mama... Ang pinaka nag suffer si kuya josh. Sa bawat pag ospital- si tito Noy was always there. Kinapalan ko po ang mukha ko today- nag text ako. Umamin na alam kong na hurt ko sya pero nakiusap- KAILANGAN sya ni kuya josh. My son needed him- the ONLY constant male figure in his life.” Kris also said that just like any other Filipino family, theirs is the same, willing to set aside any misunderstanding for the sake of family. “From afar, i took this picture. Sharing w/ you because ito kami- PAMILYA na kagaya nyong lahat. Kayang isantabi lahat ng tampuhan dahil hindi mag iiwanan- gagawin ang lahat sa oras ng pangangailangan- dahil may isang “special” na batang inosente na kukuha ng lakas sa pagmamahal ng Kris Aquino (left) and former Philippine Pres. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III tito Noy at mama nya.” “Queen of All Media” Kris In the note accompanying learn from our journey,” she began Although Noy is not active on social media, Kris also posted what Aquino opened up about her the photo, Kris admitted she and her post. misunderstanding with her brother, Noy have a “complicated former President Benigno “Noynoy” relationship.” Aquino III. “I chose to live my life In a lengthy Instagram post openly- kaya nga maraming reposted on Twitter, Kris shared pwedeng humusga, pero na bless photos of her oldest son Josh lying kasi marami rin ang nagmamahal... on the hospital bed with the former with true HUMILITY i will share our president standing beside him. story & hope that some of you will

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Zsa Zsa Padilla remembers Bea Alonzo shows support for King of Comedy Dolphy on Zanjoe Marudo at ‘Kusina Kings’ premiere his birthday hugged each other, which made the crowds explode. In an interview, the actress praised the tandem of Marudo and Marquez. “Nakakatawa, nakakatuwa ‘yung kombinasyon ni Empoy at ni Zanjoe refreshing sila to see on screen,” she told reporters who caught up with her at the premiere on July 24. Bea Alonzo attends the premiere The two have been in a of the movie “Kusina Kings,” relationship since 2011. It was in which stars ex-boyfriend Zanjoe Marudo. Kapamilya actress Bea Alonzo proved she had no ill will towards ex-boyfriend Zanjoe Marudo by gracing the premiere of his movie “Kusina Kings,” which he top-bills with breakout comedian Empoy Marquez. Photos posted by Star 2016 when the actor finally Cinema on Instagram show confirmed their breakup in an Alonzo appearing at the premiere emotional interview with Boy to support her ex-boyfriend. Abunda. Her presence and their In the recent media public reunion long after their conference for the movie, Marudo break-up caused crowds to go said that he had always been OK into “kilig” overload. with the actress even after their In another photo, the two “When I think back on these times breakup.
And the dreams we left behind I'll be glad 'cause I was blessed to get to have you in my life When I look back on these days Marian Rivera shares I'll look and see your face struggles as solo child You were right there for me In my dreams I'll always see you soar above the sky In my heart there'll always be a place for you For all my life I'll keep a part of you with me And everywhere I am there you'll be And everywhere I am there you'll be Happy birthday ♥” (From Zsa Zsa Padilla’s Instagram)

Although she has moved Ogie Alcasid and Vina Morales on and has found new romance, also wrote their greetings. Kapuso actress Marian Rivera niyan sa August magbi-birthday na ko. Zsa Zsa Padilla has never Dolphy and Padilla were is looking forward for baby number ‘Ano gusto mong gift?’ Bigay mo na. forgotten her love for the late King together for 23 years. They had a two with husband Dingdong Dantes. Gusto ko pa. Kailangan madami tayo of Comedy, Dolphy. biological daughter Zia, and In a recent Prime Mom Club kasi nga solong anak lang ako, The Divine Diva visited the adopted another daughter Nicole, event held at Prime Hotel Quezon City mahirap. Alam ko ‘yung mag-isa lang late comedian’s grave at The during the span of their where she also demonstrated her ako,” she said. Heritage Memorial Park in Taguig relationship. The comedian cooking, Marian said since Zia is “Diba? Masarap ‘yung malaki, yesterday, July 25, on what would passed away in 2012 due to already three years old, they are trying mas madami, mas masaya kayo. So to have a new baby. sana ibigay ni Lord ‘yun. Tsaka nang have been his 90th birthday. complications from pneumonia “Blessed ka na e as a mom na asawa ko. Galingan niya,” she added. Padilla posed by Dolphy’s and chronic obstructive pulmonary magkaroon ka ng anak, so Lord isa Committed to being a grave as she wore an all black disease. pa. We’re trying to have another one dedicated mom, Marian shared her outfit. In her greeting, she quoted Padilla has since been kasi sabi ko nga solong anak ako,” the experiences and cooking to other lyrics from Faith Hill’s song “There engaged to architect Conrad Kapuso actress said. mothers at the Prime Mom Club, a new You’ll Be”. Onglao. In 2016, they called off Since she is turning 34 years and exclusive community by Mega Fans flooded Padilla’s post their engagement, but had old this August, Marian said her Prime dedicated to helping moms, with greetings and recollections of rekindled their romance months birthday wish is to have a second baby especially start-up moms, to level up with Dingdong. their cooking knowledge and skills.
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In answer to their questions, may take this as a good sign for the Angelica Panganiban told fans that she celebrities to get together if not for a enjoyed working with Carlo Aquino follow-up question. again, but said no one is making her Another of Panganiban’s fans kilig at the moment. asked whether anyone was making her Panganiban held another round feel kilig at the moment. For this of Instagram Stories Questions on question, she shook her head to say Wednesday, July 25, entertaining “no” while wearing a downcast inquiries from fans, which were expression. answerable by only “yes” or “no.” The Panganiban also confirmed that comedienne responded by shooting a she is currently single and unattached. short clip where she would simply nod Meanwhile, Panganiban her head up and down, or left and right. confirmed Zanjoe Marudo, another of Given the current attention she the men fans are rooting for to get and Aquino were getting due to their together with the actress, is sweet new movie, one of her fans asked toward her. whether Panganiban enjoyed working Panganiban and Aquino reunited for the with the actor again. She nodded “yes” big screen to work on “Exes Baggage,” with a smile on her face. CarGel fans a film by Dan Villegas.

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Celine Dion in Manila: ‘Itpe rfofrmeing etanglos alo ngasidem the saexy zriennderged !“M’ y Heart Will Go On” “Falling into You.” exactly as people heard it many times The concert’s repertoire on the radio or on loop in their own ranged from the melancholic playlists, but this time, ending it with a “Recovering” composed by Pink to haunting mermaid-like hum. help Celine move on from her Her parting piece was an a cappella of husband Rene Angelil’s death; to the the Elvis Presley classic, “Can’t Help mellow “Pour que tu m’aimes,” the Falling in Love,” which, she said, is biggest hit of her French singing what she feels about the Philippines career, she said; and to her Vegas and her Filipino fans. party-like covers of Prince’s “Kiss” and After watching the show, many Tina Turner’s “River Deep, Mountain fans would agree: High.” 1. Her voice did not age at all even She changed the after almost three decades in the arrangement of some songs or gave industry. them new treatments, such as a bird- 2. She is the only one who can best like hum ending. sing her own songs. Nobody can ever Celine Dion during her recent concert in Manila But of course, Filipinos will not give justice most especially to “My Near, far, wherever they were, three-dimensional projected go home (or will be unable to sleep) Heart Will Go On.” fans from all over the world braved the backdrop, live mini orchestra with without hearing the encore, the 3. She is among the very few who can storms in Manila on July 19 and 20 to backup vocals, and of course, her number one movie soundtrack of all sing several quatrains of high notes in see Celine Dion’s first concert in the effortless performance of her time, “My Heart Will Go On.” one breath! country, at the Mall of Asia Arena. international number one hits, For this, instead of the flute 4. The vast spectrum of her voice, The five-time Grammy-award winner including “Because You Loved Me,” entrance, Celine took over the flute which comes out as natural in her as arrived in Manila on a private jet in the “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now,” early morning of July 19 and “The Power of Love,” “That’s the Way entertained questions from the press It Is,” “All by Myself,” and “To Love You under the rain. More.” These are the contest pieces “We made it! We finally made that launched the singing careers of it!”Celine exclaimed in the middle of many contest champions, including her concert. the Philippines’ own Sarah Geronimo. “My very first time in the Celine looked like Belle in a Philippines and it feels amazing!” black ball gown as she sang the “Don’t ask me why it took me “Beauty and Beast” theme song, so long,” she enthused. “I don’t know. which opened doors for her to sing I guess I live too far away.” more Hollywood movie soundtracks. “But you know what, I’m just She said the audience should so very happy to finally be here with see her more often to see how crazy you!” she declared. she is, just like when she narrated how “I want to thank you all so Ryan Reynolds invited her to be part of much for your patience throughout the “Deadpool 2,” which opened at years and most of all for being with us number one in the Philippines. Celine Dion joking about how she would arrive in Manila tonight. Maraming salamat!” Before singing the movie’s Related video: Celine Dion in theme song, “Ashes,” Dion showed part and then came out in a jewel-like breathing, makes her one of the best, Manila co her comedic side and acting chops by pink and white gown that made her if not the best, singers of all time. As During the concert, Celine dazzled the reenacting her imaginings before standout against a LED screen she said, “I’m so passionate about audience with her beauty and lean opening the letter Ryan sent. backdrop projecting underwater singing. I was born singing!” physique, quick costume changes, Apart from singing, she showcased images of the sunken Titanic. 5. This first concert in Manila should fireworks-like lighting, mind-boggling how great a dancer she is by Just like her other songs, she definitely not be the last!
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Tel. 514-485-7861 posts - send cv to: Call (514) 561-3302 [email protected] www.filipinostar.org July 2018 The North American Filipino Star 19 in October 1996 and students enrolled in remember some of the students who the three AEC programs I offered in benefited from the non-credit courses What is the difference between Accounting, Secretarial, and they took in accounting and computers. credit and non-credit courses? International Trade were able to get A good example is a lady who gave up loans and bursaries. Then the her university course in commerce government changed the rules, and only because she did not understand What does one needBy Zteonai dwa Khoarrokub i in the gave student loans. Students in non- accounting in the way that the subsidized private colleges were not professors explained to her. She came busiBny theiss brsief owvervoiewr albdou? t the to offer courses needed a permit from given bursaries anymore. It was to me for a private tutorial course and educational system in Quebec, I would the Ministry of Education. I opted to offer my own courses which I designed rumored that the reason behind this is to then I sent her to do a job training in my like to clarify some terms people often discourage students to go anywhere accountant’s office. Two years after use when inquiring about courses. It out of my experience and idea that in order to be a good employee, one must else but to the government funded working there, she decided to go back seems to me that they always ask schools. to university to get a degree in whether a course is credited or not have courses in psychology, history, current events, stress management, Over the years, attitudes of accounting. without knowing why they have to be people seem to be based on the idea As I have always been doing a and for what purpose. They often foreign languages, image and personality development, and executive that all credit courses are good and non- multitude of tasks everyday, I have not associate a credited course to be credited ones are not. But this is not the found the time until now to talk about my necessary for studying everything. secretarial procedures. My original objective was to set up a finishing meaning of non-credit. Non-credit own school as much as I should in To put things in perspective, I courses exist in universities and colleges order to let everyone know what Gilmore have to cite the reason why I did not school for executive secretaries. But after an advertisement that I placed in in languages, computer education, arts, College International is all about. believe that I should offer credit music and other hobby or interest Professor Isaac Goodine, who I consider programs when I first started my own the Montreal Gazette, people used to ask if they could get student loans and courses. Likewise, other private schools my mentor and who wrote a book private school in 1989. As I used to offer non-credit courses which are entitled “Leaders leading Leaders” had teach in public schools and followed a bursaries. Although I did not want to offer a government prescribed recognized by employers. made a remark many years ago that I structured curriculum prescribed by the The CEGEP system was recall: “Your community has not taken Ministry of Education, I felt that there curriculum, I was obliged to apply for another kind of education permit in established in the 1960s in Quebec. advantage of using your school for all were components of the syllabus that There are no CEGEPs in other the benefits it can offer.” did not always make sense, For 1995, six years after operating my school with a self-improvement provinces, but instead they have Perhaps, the community’s example, the number of hours allocated community colleges that offer vocational attitude will begin to change after for each item did not seem reasonable education permit which was called “formation d’appoint” in French. I courses to prepare students for the job holding the first Career Orientation nor warranted. I found the hours too market. Education is controlled by Seminar, I hope I have sent a clear much or too little. In other words, I felt understood that funding is only available for credit programs because that is how provincial governments. Quebec is a message to the community to study that the curriculum should be reviewed place where there seems to be more French, English, Accounting, PAB and and updated more frequently to be students can get loans and bursaries but they must study full time. There are bureaucracy in everything that requires other courses at Gilmore College relevant to the real and practical world. I a permit because things are usually International for they will certainly get thought there was too much theory rules to be observed to be considered done in the two official languages - the value of their investment in which did not always seem useful. full time. A student also can get a loan English and French. Businesses must education and they will get the skills Moreover, there were tons of paper work only if the parents are not able to finance their children’s education. Part time follow the Bill 101 language laws which they need to get a better and a teacher had to do every term which stipulate that public signs must have were time consuming and did not really studies are usually not acceptable for rewarding job. funding by the government nor for non- bigger letterings in French and smaller -o0o- add anything more than pushing paper ones for the English equivalent. to and from the administration. credit courses. I was able to obtain the permit Since I started Gilmore College In the past, anyone who wanted International 29 years ago, I can

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