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Gender Reveal VOL. 11 3d/4d Ultrasound WaVes NO. 4 APRIL 2021 www.filipinosmakingwaves.com TORONTO, CANADA Canada Ranked as the Best Country in the World

Washington, D.C. – For the Best Countries Report, a Report; BAV Group, a unit ty. Together, this broad first time, Canada takes the ranking and analysis pro- of global marketing com- range of categories deter- top spot overall in the 2021 ject by U.S. News & World munications company mines how the 78 countries VMLY&R; and the Wharton studied are ranked on the School of the University of world stage. Pennsylvania. “Nations are impacted on This year, the model that many critical fronts by how powers this report has they are perceived globally evolved in response to a – from foreign relations to transformational year since international business to the start of the COVID-19 tourism. These perceptions pandemic. Cultural, eco- are ever-evolving in a rap- nomic, political and techno- idly changing world,” said logical influences remain Kim Castro, editor and chief important, and two new content officer at U.S. News. Parliament Hill, Canada’s central place for national outpour- Toronto, Canada’s largest city ing, is located in Ottawa, the nation’s capital. categories have been add- and a dynamic metropolis. (Continued on page4 ) ed: social purpose and agili-

New pathway to permanent ‘Generosity virus’ residency for over 90,000 infects Filipinos essential temporary workers nationwide and international graduates By Marita Moaje roads, where donations have been pouring in.

On April 14, 2021, the care homes and on the MANILA – If the corona- Honourable Marco E. L. frontlines of other essential “The virus of generosity virus can be killed with named Community Pantry Mendicino, Minister of sectors, as well as interna- kindness, Filipinos could Immigration, Refugees and tional graduates who are is gaining momentum all have easily prevailed over the country. The Filipi- Citizenship, announced an driving the economy of to- against the pandemic. innovative pathway to per- morrow. no spirit of 'bayanihan' is ever alive. That compassion manent residence for over Lately, community pantries To be eligible, workers and generosity is a univer- 90,000 essential workers have been sprouting every- must have at least 1 year of sal language that everyone and international gradu- where, inspired by initia- Canadian work experience ates who are actively con- tives along Quezon City tributing to Canada’s econ- in a health-care profes- (Continued on page6 ) omy. sion or another pre- approved essential occu- These special public poli- pation. International grad- The Filipino Spirit is cies will grant permanent uates must have completed status to temporary work- an eligible Canadian post- stronger than any ers and international grad- Honourable Minister Marco secondary program within uates who are already in Mendicino, the last 4 years, and no ear- adversity Story on Page 5 Canada and who possess lier than January 2017. the skills and experience The focus of this new path- we need to fight the pan- Effective May 6, 2021, Im- way will be on temporary migration, Refugees and demic and accelerate our workers employed in our economic recovery. hospitals and long-term (Continued on page4 )

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April 2021 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 3 WAVES NEWS—CANADA 3 Canadian Universities Just ‘Immigration Creates Got Ranked Among the Best Growth for Canada’ in the World In 2021

Helena Hanson Columbia is ranked 31st, while Montreal’s McGill University comes in shared Yet again, several of Cana- 51st place with China’s Pe- da’s post-secondary schools king University and Austral- have been rated among the ia’s University of New South world's best universities. Wales. The U.S. News Best Global Both University of Toronto Universities ranking for and the University of British 2021 shows that three Ca- Columbia have climbed nadian universities made it from similar rankings in into the world’s top spots. 2020, moving up from 25th Hon. Minister Marco Mendicino working hard in the midst of place and 45th place re- The overall ranking encom- the pandemic to deliver fair and successful immigration policies in Canada. passes nearly 1,500 top in- spectively. stitutions spread across 86 Did any others make the countries, according to the list? By Naser Miftari Metropolis Canada is the methodology. Each univer- New Canadian Media largest annual gathering of sity is scored based on fac- academics, immigrant set- In total, 1,678 schools were Canada remains deeply tors like research reputa- included in the worldwide tlement agencies, govern- committed to refugee reset- tion, publications and more. ranking. mental and non- tlement efforts and banks governmental organiza- While Harvard University, its post-pandemic recovery spots, the University of To- As many as 36 Canadian tions, and business sector Massachusetts Institute of on increased immigration, ronto comes in at 17th. institutions made the ex- representatives with a fo- Technology and Stanford as set out in the 2021-2023 cus on migration policy and University take the top (Continued on page4 ) immigration plan, Immigra- The University of British research. tion Minister Marco Mendi- cino said during his presen- Over 1,200 delegates from Workers in Ontario can be fired tation at the Metropolis coast to coast of Canada Canada Conference. took part in this year’s edi- tion titled Migrants, Migra- if they refuse return to office, Canada is basing its post- tion and Mobility: COVID- pandemic future on immi- 19 Response and Recovery employment lawyer says gration, and the country is and held remotely for the currently accepting more second time due to the pan- Pat Foran Levitt said. permanent residents than demic. The five-day event Consumer Alert before COVID-19, Marco Videojournalist, comprised more than 100 While some workers may Mendicino, minister of im- CTV News Toronto workshops, roundtables, “If everybody can work want to continue to work migration, refugees and and poster presentations from home, why hire a remotely, Levitt says em- citizenship, said during the with more than 270 people TORONTO -- During the $100,000 Canadian ployers can decide who country’s biggest annual involved in presentation COVID-19 pandemic, many when you can hire works from home and who event devoted to migration sessions. employees working from someone from the doesn't. policy. Philippines for $20,000 home enjoy the flexibility Canada’s “ambitious road who speaks perfect “Employers could say “As we continue to fight to set their own hours, map” means “welcoming English or somewhere you've proven you can COVID-19 and cast our eyes avoid commutes and spend new permanent residents else?" work effectively outside to post-pandemic future, more time with their chil- at a higher rate than before the office, so you can con- we are at a unique juncture dren. - Howard Levitt, pandemic,” the minister tinue to work from home, in Canadian history,” Men- Employment Lawyer said. “We are seizing the But as more workers get but they can say to another dicino said in his address opportunity to engage im- vaccinated, some compa- employee you haven't, so during the 23rd annual Me- migrants who are already nies are preparing to get you have to work from the tropolis Canada Confer- here.” them back to the office and office," Levitt said. ence, held virtually on one employment lawyer March 22-26, 2021. motely at cottages or in The survey also found that To illustrate, on Feb. 13, says you can be fired if you 2021 Immigration Canada small towns. 51 per cent of workers “We are facing a genera- don't return. held the largest draw in the would prefer a hybrid ap- tional challenge and we will history of its Express Entry “I think a lot of employers A work-from-home survey proach with a split working meet the moment by wel- program, extending invita- can't wait to get people by staffing agency, Robert both at home and the office. coming 401,000 new per- tions to over 27,000 peo- back to the office because Half, found that 33 per cent manent residents this Levitt said companies that ple, all from the Canadian as much as employees are of employees working from year,” the minister said, have used work-from- Experience class, which loving it, employers are not home said they would quit citing Canada’s immigra- home models in the past means they are already in loving it quite so much," their job if they were tion quota for 2021 from its abandoned the approach Canada. said Howard Levitt, em- forced to return to the of- 2021-2023 plan updated fice full time. after trying it. ployment lawyer and sen- last October. Central to Canada’s 2021- ior partner with Levitt, Levitt said many compa- “The former CEO of Twitter 2023 immigration plan is Sheikh, Chaudhri and “This is the choice we can said when they had a work the belief that “immigration nies want employees back make together for our Swann law firm. from home experiment, creates jobs, immigration in the office due to a drop country, it’s the choice we two years ago, he felt one creates growth, and immi- As the pandemic enters its in productivity. need to make now so that person working at home gration is there to acceler- second year, there have Canada’s destiny is not con- “There isn't the same buzz was too many. I think some ate our economic recov- been dramatic changes in strained by our de- that makes you enthusias- companies might have a ery,” Mendicino said. the workplace. Many office mographics,” he added. tic about your job when hybrid model, but most buildings sit empty and “We are choosing to be you are working in your won't," Levitt said. some workers have left ur- open, compassionate and pajamas at your house," (Continued on page13 ) ban centres to work re- (Continued on page6 ) prosperous.”

Page 4 April 2021 Filipinos Making WAV ES WAVES NEWS—CANADA Canada could invoke Federal Emergencies Act to aid Ontario with vaccines and sick pay

By Mira Miller bourhoods where racialized "Ontario is a glaring excep- and working-class people live tion. If public confidence in Canada's Federal Emergencies — and which have higher lev- the government's response to Act could be a way for Ontario els of COVID-19 positivity." COVID-19 is further eroded, to access the paid sick leave this will make it almost im- and improved vaccine rollout The MP argues that it is clear possible to stop the spread of it so desperately needs, ac- the virus is spreading in the virus. The stakes could not cording to Jagmeet Singh, and workplaces in Ontario, and be higher." he's urging Justin Trudeau to that paid sick days and paid consider invoking it to help vaccination leave are urgently Singh is also encouraging the the province navigate its needed to help curb this dead- PM to consider making chang- deadly third wave. ly problem. es to the federal sickness benefit to make it more accessi- The leader of the NDP sent a This recommendation is any- ble, flexible and to offer full letter to Prime Minister Tru- thing but new, but the prov- pay, and he is also asking Tru- deau Monday morning asking Photo by Adam Scotti (PMO) ince's blatant refusal to act on deau to meet with opposition him to revisit the possibility of expert advice has prompted leaders and premiers to work declaring a public welfare Singh to call on Trudeau to together on much-needed emergency under the act in coordinated delivery of vac- some places, this means that use his powers to implement solutions. Ontario as case rates contin- cines to those who need it vaccines are not available to these changes instead. ue to soar and ICUs fill up, most, as well as [enable] those in danger," Singh wrote "Doctors have called the cur- something that was consid- workers to prevent the spread in the letter. "Many provinces have taken rent situation in Ontario a ered by the PM once before by taking paid sick days and steps to contain the virus and 'catastrophe,'" he said. "There early on in the pandemic. time off to get vaccinated." "The most glaring example of distribute vaccines to priority is still time to change the this is in the city of Toronto, populations. I do not believe a course of the pandemic. There According to Singh, the move "Canada is not yet receiving where the wealthiest neigh- declaration should apply to is still time to save lives. But would allow the federal gov- enough vaccines and vaccines bourhoods have higher rates provinces where it is not we have to act." ∎ ernment to ensure "a more have been slow to arrive. In of vaccination than neigh- needed," reads the letter.

Canada Ranked as ly diverse. Canada and the hind the Best Countries re- New Pathway to gual newcomers, and this Nordic countries are port has been updated and Permanent Resi- pathway will contribute to the best country in the vitality of these Franco- viewed as the most com- evolved in response to dency ... the world mitted to social justice, 2020, a year like no other,” phone minority communi- while the U.S. sits at No. 18. said John Keaveney, WPP ties. (Continued from page1 ) (Continued from page1 ) And on the specific topic of advisor and head of Analyt- A detailed explanation of all racial equality, the U.S. only ics & Insight, BAV Group. Citizenship Canada (IRCC) eligibility requirements is “The 2021 Best Countries manages to achieve No. 69, “From the death of George will begin accepting applica- available within the public analysis combines data and behind both China and Iraq. Floyd and the subsequent tions under the following 3 policies. storytelling to explore how rise of the social justice streams: countries compare on a • Women are viewed as movement, to the need for As we continue the fight host of global issues.” effective leaders. Eighty- quick and decisive action 20,000 applications for against the pandemic, immi- three percent of global citi- by our governments and temporary workers in gration will remain critical Key themes in 2021 Best zens believe there is a lead- scientists to tackle the health care to our economic recovery by Countries Report ership crisis in the world threat from COVID-19, all 30,000 applications for addressing labour shortages and adding growth to our today. The majority of re- such seismic events now temporary workers in workforce. • For the first time, spondents view women play a role in the way citi- other selected essential Canada is the No. 1 over- leaders in a positive light, zens rate a nation and its occupations With an accelerated pathway all country. Japan and Ger- as 68% agree that coun- society as a whole. By com- 40,000 applications for to permanent residency, many finish Nos. 2 and 3, tries led by women tend to bining more traditional international students these special public policies respectively, while Switzer- be better managed. measures of a nation’s who graduated from a will encourage essential land, the previous No. 1 power and influence with Canadian institution temporary workers and in- overall country, falls to No. ternational graduates to put • A nation’s perceived our new dimensions of So- The streams will remain 4. Australia remains as the down roots in Canada and agility is the most im- cial Purpose and Agility, we open until November 5, No. 5 overall country fol- help us retain the talented portant driver of strength are now able to more accu- 2021, or until they have workers we need, particular- lowed by the United States, in 2021. Across the coun- rately measure the strength reached their limit. Up to ly in our health-care system. which rises one position to tries measured, agility ac- and perceptual equity of 90,000 new permanent resi- No. 6 overall. counts for per capita GDP any country in 2021.” dents will be admitted under Today’s announcement will variations the most – un- these 3 streams. help us achieve our 2021 • Canada ranks No. 1 in derscoring that it is essen- The 2021 Best Countries Immigration Levels Plan, To promote Canada’s official quality of life and social tial for any country to be rankings methodology which will see Canada wel- languages, 3 additional purpose. It is also per- seen as adaptable, progres- gathered from a proprie- come 401,000 new perma- streams with no intake caps ceived as having a good job sive and responsive. The tary survey of more than nent residents. The skilled have also been launched for market, caring about hu- new Agility subranking car- 17,000 business leaders; newcomers and internation- French-speaking or bilingual man rights and is commit- ries the greatest weight college educated individu- al graduates welcomed un- candidates. Communities ted to social justice. Addi- among the 10 subrankings. als that are middle class or der our plan will help create across Canada benefit from tionally, the country fin- The U.S. leads the world in higher; and general citizens jobs and drive long-term French-speaking and bilin- ished No. 1 in being viewed perceived agility, but is not who are nationally repre- growth in Canada. ∎ as not corrupt and respect- among the top 10 in adapt- sentative of their country. ing property rights. ability, coming in at No. 13 “Countries should care 3 Canadian Uni- also made the list, taking on this attribute. about their image – it is not spot 138 globally, while the • Social justice is a just a beauty contest. The versities among University of Montreal came global ambition. Eighty The influence of conspir- impressions others have of World’s Best in 140th. percent of global citizens acy theories. A majority of a country affects its econo- feel aligned with social jus- respondents (75%) agree my through tourism, for- (Continued from page3 ) The University of Calgary, tice, a broad term that re- that conspiracy theories eign trade and foreign di- University of Waterloo, Uni- fers to movements calling are a threat to society. rect investment,” said Da- tended list, with Ontario’s versity of Ottawa and West- for addressing racial and However, 39% believe that vid Reibstein, professor of McMaster University rank- ern University also ranked gender inequities, while governments have made up marketing at the Wharton ing in 133rd place alongside in the global top 300, with 76% also agree that a coun- the COVID-19 pandemic to School. (usnews.com) the University of Sheffield in the University of Victoria coming in 301st. try is stronger when it is control their citizens. Britain. more racially and ethnical- “This year the model be- (narcity.com) The University of Alberta

April 2021 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 5 WAVES NEWS—PHILIPPINES Prelates say community pantries Staying at Home for show Pinoys' helpful nature the Homeless...How?

MANILA – Catholic prelates on Monday lauded the establishment up of community pantries across the country saying this shows the helpful nature of Filipi- nos.

"We commend the initiative of the community pantry it shows that people are ready to help; it's a very good way of spreading generosity and bayanihan (civic unity) among us," (PNA photo by Avito Dalan) said Manila Apostolic Ad- STAY INDOORS – Police officers speak to a family living in a sidecar along Aurora Boulevard in Quezon City on Tuesday (April ministrator Bishop Broder- bayanihan among us,” he Manila and the whole 7, 2020). The city government has provided temporary shelters ick Pabillo in an interview said. country. for the homeless and street dwellers at the Quezon Memorial Cir- over Church-run Radio Ver- cle as part of measures to control the spread of the coronavirus itas. Pasig Bishop Mylo Hubert “We are very happy and disease 2019 (Covid-19) outbreak. (PNA photo by Robert Os- Vergara also supported the thankful that our communi- wald P. Alfiler) Pabillo, also chair of the initiative which is now be- ties never cease to bring Commission on Laity of the ing replicated in other are- out the innate generosity, By Mike Jamisola ting lunch, picking up donat- Catholic Bishops' Confer- as in the country. kindness, and compassion ed clothes, or talking with ence of the Philippines in everyone even at a time If you think that this social social workers. But now (CBCP), reminded the pub- He also reminded the peo- when poverty is most visi- malady is happening only in these services are reduced or lic to only get what they ple to still be extra cautious ble,” said Kidapawan Bish- the Philippines. Think again shut, to protect not only the need to also give others a and don’t forget to follow op Jose Colin Bagaforo, because even the first world guests, but also the volun- chance to have food on the strict health protocols Caritas Philippines Nation- nations like the US and Ger- teers, many of whom are old- their tables. while lining up at commu- al Director in a statement. many are having their own er people and therefore vul- nity pantries. problems of homeless citi- nerable to the virus. "We urged them to get At least 79 community pan- zens. Let me share to you an what we need for that day “It is a good sign of concern tries have already been es- article by Hugh Williamson Berlin has around 6,000 believing that God will pro- and support to those in tablished across the coun- entitled: COVID-19 Is A Dou- homeless people, and coro- vide for another day; avoid need. But, they should be try since April 14. ble Blow to People Living on navirus is a double blow to hoarding and being selfish,” cautious and follow strict the Streets. many. The empty streets he said. health protocols so that “As a people, we are power- mean fewer opportunities to Covid-19 and variants will ful. Hence, we continue to Hugh wrote: The queues are earn a little money by selling Also, Pabillo urged parishes not spread, we should do call on all individuals, fami- getting longer outside the newspapers or making mu- under the archdiocese par- extra precautions because lies, and communities to soup kitchen for homeless sic. And homeless initiatives, ticularly Basic Ecclesial of the unpredictable inten- establish these kindness people behind the Berlin Zoo like Bahnhofsmission Zoo, Communities (BEC) to fol- sity and contamination of stations or whatever you railway station. Since the have cut back or closed. low the initiative. variants,” Vergara said. want to call them. The im- coronavirus reached Germa- portant thing is, as a Chris- ny, the center closed its The Berlin city government "Here in Manila, I encour- The Caritas Philippines ap- tian nation, we collectively doors and now staff and vol- has emergency plans to ac- age priests, parishes, or plauded the efforts of indi- look and reach out for our unteers serve people through commodate 350 homeless through the BECs to join in viduals who initiated the neighbors. At Caritas Phil- a window to the street. But people in a former youth hos- this kind of initiative; it's a establishment of the differ- ippines, we call it alay kap- the daily need for sandwich- tel and elsewhere, including good way of spreading this ent pantry communities in wa,” Bagaforo added. (PNA) es and hot drinks is growing. access to washing facilities and medical and psychologi- “There are more people com- cal advice. But this is not ing, they are in a worse state enough to meet everyone’s The Filipino Spirit is stronger and need more help,” says needs. Willi Nadolny, head of the than any adversity center, known as the Elsewhere in Europe, the Bahnhofsmission Zoo. lockdowns to limit the virus have raised concerns over By Mike Grogan Over the pandemic, Filipi- foreigners don’t want to People experiencing home- police handling of homeless nos have really impressed leave this country (and lessness, wherever they are, people. Restrictions on going I know the Philippines has me with how they have re- thousands more dream of are among the vulnerable outside, which took effect in its fair share of critics, but sponded to this crisis – living here). groups most at risk in the Germany this week, have to as a foreigner who has with the vast majority not coronavirus crisis. Many take into account the needs lived here for the past 6 only doing their best to You are a gift to the world. have underlying medical and of such vulnerable groups. years, I can honestly tell comply with the re- mental health conditions and you that I am falling more strictions .. but to also help I am convinced you will have nowhere to go to pro- Yet people are pulling togeth- and more in love with this out those in need. come out of this pandemic tect themselves or even just er to help. Near my home place. stronger and more united to wash their hands. two “donation fences” have Filipinos call it ‘Malasakit than ever! opened this week, where lo- Yes, there are struggles, yes para sa kapwa’ (empathy in “How do you ‘stay at home’ cals hang bags of basic sup- there are things that des- action for your fellow man) when you are homeless?” plies that can be picked up by perately need to be im- something that many so- Nadolny asks. homeless people. “Despite all proved .. but let’s never called developed countries Mabuhay the problems, there are new As a regular volunteer at forget the acts of kindness, around the world are lack- kinds of solidarity emerging, Bahnhofsmission Zoo, I usu- generosity, and compas- ing right now. ang which is great,” concludes sion that happen every day ally see it full of people get- Nadolny. ∎ among ordinary Filipinos So thank you people of the Pilipinas! that don’t get any media Philippines. You are the attention. reason why I and so many

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‘Generosity virus’ started their pantry on Sun- History 101: Why Israel loves day, with the items donated infects Filipinos by relatives and friends the Philippines nationwide gone in an hour. (Continued from page1 ) Another netizen, Malia By David Dizon Olvido Bautista, thinks the understands,” Fr. Edgardo government did not fail in MANILA -- Why does Israel have a deep love for the Philippines? Vizcarra of the Comboni helping the people and crit- Missionaries wrote on Fa- ics must stop putting politi- According to Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Rafael Harpaz, the Philippines played cebook. cal colors to the initiatives. a pivotal role in 2 significant events in Israel history – the rescue of more than a thou- sand Jews from Nazi Germany and the Philippines’ vote on the creation of the State of He praised the pioneer of “Ito ang magandang atti- Israel in 1947. such initiative and who tude ng Pinoy, Matulungin showed “that nobody is so sa kapwa. Walang maya- Two past Philippine presidents – Manuel L. Quezon and Manuel Roxas – were behind poor or rich who cannot man sa ginagawa nila, ‘Ika those 2 decisions. reach out and give to those nga, helping hand ang who are in need of basic meron. Sana lang wag daily commodities such as bigyan kulay. Let’s help. food”. Proud Pilipino ako (This is one of the good attitudes of Netizens have reported Filipinos. You do not have similar pantries all over the to be rich to lend a helping country. hand. Let us not taint it. Let us help instead. I am a Most believe that commu- proud Filipino),” she said. nity pantries exist simply because there are good- Senator Win Gatchalian, hearted individuals who meanwhile, said communi- wanted to help and not be- ty pantries are signs that cause the government is “ordinary Filipinos are not doing anything. ready and willing to help” the needy. “Madami pa din matulungin at may malasakit lalo sa “Ito ay ang pinakamagan- parte ng mga taong mis- dang simbolo ng modern- mong apektado. Hindi na- day bayanihan na lahat man kasi talaga kakayanin tayo ay may kakayahang ng gobyerno lahat sa so- tumulong (This is modern- brang dami ng apektado ng day unity that shows every- President Manuel L. Quezon climbing up the main staircase of Malacañan Palace, on the day pandemya (Many really one is capable of helping),” of his inaugural. Photo from Malacañan Palace: The Official Illustrated History wants to help, especially he said in a statement on those who got affected. The Monday. In the late 1930s, President Quezon opened the country's doors to Jewish refugees after government cannot do eve- Former representative and the National Socialist German Workers' Party led by Adolf Hitler started putting millions rything especially with so current Technical Educa- of Jews in concentration camps. many people affected by this pandemic),” Chai Chai, tion and Skills Develop- Over 1,300 Jews from Germany and Austria - called Manilaners -escaped the war and who works in Rome, Italy, ment Authority Deputy Di- found a haven in the Philippines through Quezon’s “open doors” policy. said. rector John Bertiz said community pantries re- According to Harpaz, Quezon was willing to give refuge for up to 10,000 Jews. “Gusto lang nila talagang mind him of a famous quo- tumulong. ‘Di naman nagku- tation by former US Presi- “There were 2 major decisions, historic decisions. One by President Manuel L. Quezon lang ang government. La- dent John F. Kennedy. and one by Manuel Roxas. A few years after the decision of President Quezon to open the hat na ibinigay sa tao, eh doors for Jews, it was 1939, he wanted to have 10,000 Jews but only 1,300 can escape (They only want to help. "Ask not what your country from Europe,” he told ABS-CBN News. The government has al- can do for you, ask what ready given everything to you can do for your country A Times of Israel article earlier quoted Philippine ambassador to Israel Neal Imperial as the people),” netizen Mi- or at least communities or saying that it was the US government that stymied Quezon’s move to save more Jews sette Regisaurelio said, fellow Filipinos. Sa from the Nazis. adding that financial aid panahon ngayon dapat tala- from the national govern- ga magtulungan ang bawat Instead of 10,000 refugees, the US government limited the flow to 1,000 refugees per ment and food packs from isa, kasi laban po natin la- year until the Japanese invasion of the Philippines ended the program. the local government units hat ito (In times like this, have been distributed sev- we should all help one an- Up to this day, the Philippines continues to reap the benefits of helping the Jews, with eral times. other because this is every- Filipino tourists being given visa-free entry to Israel for 90 days since 1969. one's fight),” Bertiz said. Sisters Lucia and Luzianie (PNA) In 1947, the Philippines, under the administration of President Manuel Roxas, cast the tie Silva of Iligan City also -breaker vote at the UN to separate Israel from Palestine. The two countries established diplomatic ties 10 years later. Workers in Ont. or somewhere else?" The Philippines was the only Asian country to vote in favor of the United Nations General can be fired…. Assembly Resolution 181 creating the State of Israel. Levitt believes many com- (Continued from page3 ) panies will try to get work- The 33 countries that supported the resolution were Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, ers back to the office as Byelorussian SSR, Canada, Costa Rica, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, He also cautions that re- soon as it's safe to do so. Ecuador, France, Guatemala, Haiti, Iceland, Liberia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zea- mote work can also set a land, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Sweden, South dangerous precedent. The survey also found Africa, Ukrainian SSR, United States of America, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, Uru- many people like working guay, and Venezuela. “If everybody can work at home because they're from home, why hire a saving money not driving $100,000 Canadian when to work, paying for child- “In 1947, the United Nations had to vote yes or no for a Jewish state. We needed a two- you can hire someone from care and spending on cloth- thirds majority. If we didn't get the two thirds majority, I wouldn't be sitting in front of the Philippines for $20,000 ing they would normally (Continued on page7 ) who speaks perfect English buy for the workplace. ∎

April 2021 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 7 WAVES NEWS—PHILIPPINES View from space makes Japanese Phl Media Workers in astronaut exclaim, “Beautiful Vaccine Priority List Philippine islands!” due to Vital roles

MANILA – The Presidential saving information to the Task Force on Media Secu- people regarding the virus rity (PTFoMS) lauded on and the measures put in Friday the decision of the place to stop the disease Inter Agency Task Force for pursuant to the guidelines the Management of Emerg- and advisories issued by ing Infectious Disease the IATF.” (IATF-EID) to include frontline media workers in the “Media workers have government’s priority list risked their lives in order for Covid-19 vaccination. to bring the latest news and information to the Filipino “The inclusion of media people about the virus and workers in the A4 priority its effects. However, as part group highlights President of the so-called front-liners, Rodrigo Duterte’s policy of they are inevitably exposed safeguarding press free- to health risks and hazards dom by protecting the life, while they are fulfilling liberty, and security of our their duty to bring the media workers,” PTFoMS news to the people,” he Executive Director Under- added. secretary Joel Sy Egco said. Most of the Philippines’ 7,641 islands were captured in this photo taken from the International Andanar and Egco said they Space Station. Twitter post of Soichi Noguchi. He recognized the support backed the previous call of of the IATF, vaccine czar Go that “the media should A view from the Interna- Netizens heaped praises on jonathan natividad Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr, also be given priority once tional Space Station (ISS) the post, thanking the as- @jsn122574 said: “TY for testing czar Secretary Vince the safe and effective vac- made Japanese astronaut tronaut and declaring love this beautiful pics of our be- Soichi Noguchi declare, for the Filipino nation. Dizon, Senator Bong Go and cines are available so that loved country. This is the Presidential Communica- (they) can continue with “Beautiful #Philippines is- nation we truly love and tions Operations Office Sec- (their) work of covering lands!” StaticFireGal @GalStatic fought for hundreds of years retary Martin Andanar who and bringing news to our tweeted: “I just realized how and tomorrow, we’ll be cele- The stunning view from pushed to include media countrymen.” beautiful my country is from brating our HEROES who above the archipelago of workers in the priority list. space! Thanks for taking a offered their lives to earn 7,641 islands in South East Presidential Spokesperson snapshot” that FREEDOM which I hard- Asia was captured in a pho- PTFoMS, through Egco and Harry Roque earlier said ly see right now from our Andanar, also the PTFoMS the IATF approved the final tograph posted by Soichi Steele Sheen @steelsheen: leaders. GOD bless the RP” Co-Chair, sent a letter to group of persons in the Pri- on Twitter on April 7, 2021. “thank yo so much for snap- Galvez petitioning the IATF ority Group A4 of the Na- ping a pic of our beloved The photograph reveals The Philippines has also for the inclusion of media tional Covid-19 Vaccine Motherland Astro SoichiStar- embarked on a space jour- workers among the A4 ben- Deployment Plan, which quite a clear picture of the struckSmiling face with 3 Philippines amidst the blue ney with the launch of its eficiaries. now includes “frontline hearts. may she forever re- seas. own microsatellites, Diwa- workers in private and gov- main a bastion of freedom ta and Maya. The Maya 2 Egco pointed out that ernment news media.” The picture shot from a and democracy Flag of Phil- cube satellite started its “much like the work being distance in space presents ippines” space mission in March done by our health workers President Duterte created the Philippines seemingly 2021 after being deployed in saving the lives of our PTFoMS through Adminis- Still, others raised matters at peace and far removed to the ISS and then to orbit. countrymen, the Philippine trative Order No. 1 in 2016 of the Philippines’ territori- from its troubles, providing ∎ media have been indispen- with a mandate of promot- al disputes and leadership a different perspective. sable in the fight by bringing the welfare of media issues. ing important and life- workers. (PR)

Lesson 101: Why ed his visit to Israel by go- Israel loves the ing to the Open Doors Mon- ument, which was built by Philippines Israel in honor of the Philip- pines’ “open door” policy (Continued from page6 ) for Jews fleeing the Holo- caust. you here today as an ambassador of Israel. The only "The Philippines was a role country in Asia, the only model for other nations country in Asia that voted when most nations in the yes was the Philippines un- world shut down the doors der President Manuel Rox- for the Jews. Here in the as. It’s something that we Philippines was a little far will always remember – away but was willing to re- President Quezon and Pres- ceive the Jews and we don't ident Roxas,” he said. take those things for grant- ed. We have never forgot- He noted that President ten to remember those that Rodrigo Duterte's visit to were a help during those Israel in September 2018 very difficult and challeng- was also historic since it ing time[s]," he said. (ABS- was the first official visit by CBN News) Manuel Roxas during the inauguration of the Third Republic, July 4, 1946. Photo from Manuel a Philippine president to Roxas Foundation the Holy Land. Duterte end-

Page 8 April 2021 Filipinos Making WAV ES FILIPINOS MAKING FILIPINOS PROUD Rob Bonta Makes Toronto couple puts life savings History as California's into Filipino burger business First Filipino-American inspired by their daughter

Attorney General By Tanya Mok

It's hard to miss The Hungry Moon truck at Scarborough's newest street food market.

The kitchen on wheels, owned by couple Faye Fran- cisco and Chris Threlked, is a painted extravaganza of cos- mic eggs and meteoric burger patties. Its nickname is Moony and, according to Francisco, it cost the couple their entire life savings. Faye Francisco and her partner Chris Threlked have just Faye Francisco and her part- launched Hungry Moon at Street Eats Market By Mia Rodriguez The new attorney general ner Chris Threlked have just was born in the Philip- launched Hungry Moon at (SPOT.ph) Rob Bonta has pines and grew up in Cali- Street Eats Market. Greater Napanee, Ontario porate Filipino ingredients, been named California's fornia's Central Valley. where it was made, one that like the Deep Impact Meat- attorney general, making The son of civil rights ac- "As of right now, this is liter- involved high winds, getting eor. him the first Filipino- tivists, Bonta grew up ex- ally all or nothing," she says. stuck in a ditch, and a 911 American to become the posed to politics and even- "Everything that we have call. It cost them a down pay- The Deep Impact Meat-eor, state's chief law officer tually graduated from Yale from our savings, from my ment of more than $30,000, with lechon kawali and man- and the administration's University with a law de- parents, [Chris'] parents. Too with more payments to be go coleslaw, is one of the sig- foremost legal adviser. gree and a bachelor's de- many people helped us just made. natures. to have this. We can't bear to Bonta will take charge in gree in history. the U.S.'s most populous disappoint them." Street Eats Market launched The Red Stardust Meat-eor state after having been last weekend at Scarborough features Hungry Moon's sig- Bonta's legislative career Francisco, a George Brown nature aioli sauce, the Flying tapped by California Gov- Town Centre. is geared towards criminal culinary school graduate Saucer. erner Gavin Newsom, a justice reform. He wrote with more than 10 years ex- But getting the truck and fellow Democrat, for the bills to phase out private perience in restaurants, left landing a spot at Street Eats They say another popular position. prisons in California and her cooking job at the onset Market ended up being a life burger is The Red Stardust was among the authors of of the pandemic. saver. Meat-eor, made with a Cajun The 48-year-old legislator a constitutional amend- shrimp and served with tos- is a known advocate of ment to remove the death The custom food truck cost "This location was a blessing tones and Hungry Moon's criminal justice reform. penalty. the couple all their life sav- for us," she says. "We were Flying Saucer: their own aio- Dubbed "a rising Asian- ings plus loans from family. about to give up.... We li, made with BBQ sauce American progressive," by "I became a lawyer be- thought, 'What if we can't the NY Times, Bonta has cause I saw the law as the She and Threlked were both find a location to operate? Francisco, who immigrated the support of several best way to make a posi- worried about exposing their Maybe it's not too late to go to Toronto from the Philip- Asian American and Pacif- tive difference for the daughter, now three, to the back.'" pines, also offers silogs with ic Islander groups who most people," said Bonta coronavirus and decided do- garlic rice, fried eggs, and ing catering from home was Hungry Moon's menu has proteins like BBQ chicken, called for his appointment in a statement, adding that the safest option. plenty of meatless options, pork belly, tofu sisig and Be- after a surge in racially- his new role, "an honor of charged crimes against inspired by Threlked, who is yond Meat. a lifetime." "The name itself is picked by vegetarian. Asian-Americans this past our daughter Luna," says Filipino silogs with garlic month. The Atlanta shoot- "[Bonta] represents what Francisco. "Out of nowhere The couple just launched rice and fried eggs are also ings left eight people—six makes California great— my daughter said, 'Hungry Hungry Moon this past on the menu. of whom were Asian wom- our desire to take on Moon.'" weekend as one of about a en—dead on March 16. righteous fights and re- dozen vendors now operat- "We're trying to stay posi- verse systematic injustic- Francisco brings more than ing seven days a week at tive," says Francisco. "If this Bonta succeeds Xavier es," said Governor New- 10 years of experience cook- Scarborough Town Centre. location doesn't succeed, at Becerra, who has been som in the statement. "At ing in Toronto and Pickering least we can take the busi- called to fill the role of this moment when so restaurants to her own menu Out of their concession win- ness with us." President Joe Biden’s many communities are of fusion Filipino eats. dow, Francisco and Threlked Health and Human Ser- under attack for who they serve a Filipino fusion menu Aside from Luna, the couple vices Secretary. Bonta will are and who they love, They tried to expand their of hearty dishes that their has their "boys": a pair of hold his appointment as [Bonta] has fought to catering business into a family would eat. dogs named Moitie and storefront in Durham in attorney general until strengthen hate crime Sharpie. Francisco wants 2020, but lockdown made it There are options like The term's end in 2022, when laws and protect our com- the whole family taken care he can run for the position impossible, so the couple Soy-lestial burger with of, which is why there's al- munities from the forces decided to go all in and buy a tokwa't (minus the pork) again during the elections. of hate." (spot.ph) ∎ ways a water bowl for oth- custom-made food truck. inspired by Threlked, who is er dogs visiting the Hungry vegetarian. Moon truck with their peo- It was hellish getting the ple. (blogto.com) ∎ truck back to Toronto from A number of burgers incor-

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April 2021 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 9 Paul Saguil Ready to serve BRAMPTON, the vibrant city where he was raised and praised

Paul Saguil is an award- Group's Sanctions Compliance Department. He has appeared for-profit boards and chaired Business Magazine, the Ontar- winning lawyer with a long rec- and Anti-Bribery Program as before the Supreme Court of the Law Society of Ontario io Bar Association, the Federa- ord of civic engagement and part of the Global Anti-Money Canada, the Federal Court, Equity Advisory Group and the tion of Asian Canadian Law- championing inclusion. Laundering Department, where and all levels of court in Ontar- Ontario Bar Association's yers have recognized him for he leads sanctions and anti- io. Before becoming a lawyer, Equality Committee. In 2019, professional excellence and His family settled in Brampton corruption efforts targeting he was a judicial clerk at the the Governor General in Coun- community leadership. when they migrated from the child pornographers, human Federal Court cil appointed Paul to the Judi- Philippines. traffickers, and war criminals. cial Advisory Committee for the In his spare time, he trains in He has taught internationally GTA. Brazilian jiujitsu, practices yo- Today, he is on the frontline He previously held various trained lawyers at the Universi- ga, and enjoys scuba diving fighting financial crimes as the senior roles at TD, including ty of Toronto Faculty of Law. The Canadian Corporate and outdoor activities. Deputy Head of TD Bank Senior Counsel in the Legal He has served on several not- Counsel Association, Canadian

WAVES News had the oppor- rate among Canada’s 25 larg- tunity to interview Paul Saguil est cities. It is now the 4th for this month’s issue for the largest city in Ontario and purpose of introducing him to the 9th largest city in Cana- the thriving Filipino communi- da. There were a total of ty of Brampton Centre and here 173,428 private dwellings in below are the questions posed 2016, up 12.1% from the before him and his cor- 2011 census. Brampton also responding answers: serves as a major hub for the manufacturing, food pro- WAVES: What made you cessing, and logistics sectors. decide to launch your politi- Residential and commercial cal career in the City of development will continue to Brampton? be an important aspect of PAUL: Brampton will always Brampton's future. be "home" to me, and I hope Canada needs cities where my personal history and people can afford to live, strong ties to the community work, commute, and play. will resonate with voters. And as we attract more new- Like many residents of comers, we need to equip Brampton Centre, I am an local service providers in immigrant with humble be- order to support the success- ginnings whose parents ful integration of immigrants strived for a better life in this into our dynamic economy country. My family migrated and diverse society. My goal to Canada from the Philip- is to work with Brampton pines in 1991. We first set- civic leaders and public offi- tled in Brampton, near cials at all levels to plan and Bramalea City Centre. My drive sustainable growth. I siblings and I lived, played, will advocate for a long-term worked, and grew up in and reliable funding model to around Brampton Centre. ensure that Brampton can I spent my formative years in maintain healthy, safe, and Brampton, through universi- inclusive neighbourhoods ty and part of law school. I Later on when I practiced as Simply put, I want to give issues and solutions that that work for everyone. I will worked at several Block- a lawyer, some of my cases back to the community that have been identified by local fight for the necessary re- buster locations in Brampton would take me to the court- has given so much to me and leaders to move Brampton sources to continue building when I was younger. While I houses in Brampton Centre. my family. forward in the 21st century. I affordable housing, reliable am now lucky to be an execu- And I was proudly in attend- will fight for an economic transit solutions, and a ro- tive at TD Bank Group and ance for the swearing-in cer- recovery that does not leave bust public health care sys- Deputy Head of its Anti- emony for the first (and so WAVES: Do you think your anyone behind. I will advo- tem in order to keep Bramp- Corruption Program, one of far only) Filipino-Canadian riding is healthy and suc- cate for investments to sup- ton strong. my first (part-time) jobs judge, Steve Coroza. Bramp- cessful? If not, what would port the small business own- while going to university was ton Centre also overlaps with you do to change that? ers who have been impacted WAVES: How do you plan serving customers at TD Can- municipal wards represent- by the pandemic; to establish to involve constituents in ada Trust branches in ed by the only Filipino- PAUL: Brampton is one of sustainable funding for the decision-making pro- Brampton (including one Canadian city councillor in the fastest-growing munici- transit solutions that allow cess in our community? located in Brampton Centre) the Greater Toronto Area. So palities in Canada and the Brampton residents to travel riding reflects the full spec- to earn money for tuition I see manifested in this rid- efficiently between home PAUL: Brampton Centre is a ing certain core aspects of trum of the region's past, and work or school; to en- fees and help with family vibrant community home to expenses. my identity and personal present, and future. It is a hance the capacity of public hub where new Canadians the full diversity of Canada -- history, and my future. health resources with a multi and I share many similar ex- seek to establish their foot- -dimensional lens; and to periences with the new Ca- ing in their chosen country, build trust among diverse nadians living there and I where entrepreneurs strive stakeholders so we can all to make their dreams come have advocated on behalf of work towards shared goals and in partnership with true, where families raise of community safety, eco- these communities. I am children and invest in them nomic prosperity, protecting with a hope for a better to- proud to have a demonstrat- our seniors and vulnerable ed record of working side-by morrow. We will succeed members, and the future of -side with allies from the together if Brampton Centre our youth. elects a representative who Black, Asian, South Asian, Indigenous, and other di- can connect with the hearts verse groups. My candidacy and minds of the residents WAVES: Do you believe that would not be possible and I and work collaboratively building new homes and cannot succeed in this nomi- with Brampton stakeholders, commercial space is im- nation if we do not maintain elected officials, civic and portant in your riding? strong allyship with all of the business leaders, and com- Why? munity advocates. key stakeholders in Bramp- Paul (centre) strongly values the family. In photo (L-R) dad PAUL: As of 2016, Brampton ton. It has always been im- Willie, sister Michele, Paul, mom Vivian and sister Michelle. My goal is to champion the had the 2nd highest growth (Continued on page13 )

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These APRIL BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS have one thing in common… “Immigration dressed the delegates on the third day of the confer- Creates Growth ence, spoke about a crisis of MAKING GREAT MUSIC! for Canada solidarity, a crisis of empathy and a crisis of under- (Continued from page3 ) standing during the COVID- 19 pandemic. But Canadi- “The reason why diversity ans must be aware that in- is such an important value formal migration and inter- is because immigrants take nal displacement in coun- risk, they are problem- tries of the Global South solvers and innovators,” he have not stopped because added. “They overcome of COVID-19. tremendous adversity just to get here. By supporting “Our support for humani- them in this journey of in- tarian assistance needs to tegration we are becoming go up,” the diplomat said. April 1 competitive, stronger, and “The challenges that we see Tito of 70’s Superband that is why this country has are not that far removed it in its DNA.” from our own borders,” he added, referring to Colom- April 9 April 20 Since 2020, the global re- bia, where refugees keep Goldie of REtroSPECT Ogie of REtroSPECT settlement ecosystem has pouring in from border been operating at reduced conflict areas in Venezuela. capacities, and many countries have closed their “Within the Americas we doors, but Canada is living see a crisis we did not fully up to its standards, Mendi- appreciate before,” Rae cino stressed. added. “Canada’s stepped up. We have indicated our “We led the world in ac- strong support for Colum- cepting 9,000 refugees. We bia. We are going to be are on track to admit chairing efforts in June more,” he said, emphasiz- 2021 … to raise funds for April 18 ing that UNHCR, the UN Venezuelan refugees in Co- April 11 Rey of 70’s Superband April 17 Refugee Agency, “has called lombia and we are going to ISABELLA ALYSSA Canada a bright light in a need to face up to the need horrible year for refugee to look more broadly at the resettlement.” impact of migration in the Paul Saguil Ready Americas.” to Serve Brampton According to the UNCHR, fewer than 23,000 refugees Prior to his appointment as (Continued from page9 ) were resettled across the Canada’s Ambassador to globe by the agency in the United Nations last portant to me as a communi- 2020, while an estimated year, Rae served as Cana- ty advocate and business 1.4 million refugees are in da’s special envoy on hu- leader to maintain open lines urgent need of resettle- manitarian and refugee is- of communication and ob- ment. sues, continuing the work tain input from multiple per- he began in 2017 as a spe- spectives. Citizenship ceremonies cial envoy to Myanmar were held online to wel- while also addressing other If I have the privilege of rep- come over 50,000 new citi- pressing humanitarian and resenting Brampton Centre zens, the minister added, refugee issues around the in Parliament, I will ensure stressing that Canada be- world. that I am accessible to all Paul enjoys being in the company and listening to the guid- came the first country in constituents. I will engage ance of his grandparents, Lolo Vincente and Lola Consuelo. the world to offer citizen- Canada, with the support of them in the forums and ven- ship and conduct asylum UNHCR and the Interna- ues that matter to them – Canadians, and advocating gagement. I will continue to interviews remotely. tional Organization for Mi- whether it is through virtual for those whose voices are champion inclusion of Filipi- gration, is hosting the next townhalls or teleconfer- not present in the places no-Canadians at all levels of “As we go forward, wel- International Donors’ Con- ences, attending community where power is exercised in politics, and in every other coming international stu- ference in Solidarity with gatherings (when public Canadian society - in the le- important Canadian institu- dents and refugees is a cen- Venezuelan Refugees and health guidelines allow), or gal profession, in the judici- tion. I want to work with tral part of our plan,” he Migrants on June 17, 2021, meeting individually or in ary, in corporate Canada, other political officials, com- said. as announced by Global small groups to solicit input. and even in the not-for- munity advocates, and lead- Affairs officials earlier in My constituency office and profit sector. If I am given ers in the private and non- Mendicino also emphasized March. riding association will be the opportunity to represent profit sectors to create the need to fight racism reflective of the diversity of Brampton Centre in Parlia- meaningful opportunities for and discrimination as a Brampton Centre and I will Canada has also taken the ment, it would be of histori- Filipino-Canadians to suc- way for Canada to lead in always work to ensure that cal significance. We have not ceed – whether as entrepre- chairmanship of the Central the world. those who have felt left out elected a Filipino-Canadian neurs, scientists, academics, America’s UNHCR project of the political process will “which I think is going to be to Parliament in 17 years trades people, or in corpo- “It is not as though we just feel they have a true champi- critical in talking about re- and there has never been a rate Canada. I will work with have to rest on our laurels,” on in me. Filipino-Canadian repre- community leaders to build settlement and how that he said. “We’ve got to work sentative from Ontario - de- and enhance programs to goes forward,’ Rae said. at it. But by sharing these spite the fact that there are train and mentor Filipino- Waves: If elected, what almost 1 million Filipino- Canadian youth so they can positive stories, I believe The next, 24th Metropolis steps would you take to put Canadians in this country have opportunities to thrive we do ourselves a great Canada Conference, be held our Filipino community on today. in their chosen career fields service in fighting discrimi- in Vancouver, B.C., in March a firmer footing? and vocations. In the true nation, fighting racism and 2022. The hosts hope to I hope my candidacy will bayanihan spirit, my goal is building that country we all return to the traditional, in- PS: My career and volun- inspire others - but especial- to foster community and aspire to.” person format. teerism has been dedicated ly Filipino-Canadian youth - plant seeds for the longer- asianpacificpost.com to fighting for inclusion on to be engaged in the political term prosperity of the Filipi- Canada’s Ambassador to behalf of equity-seeking process and pursue civic en- no diaspora in Canada. ∎ the UN, Bob Rae, who ad- groups, including Filipino-

Page 14 April 2021 Filipinos Making WAV ES RELIGIOUS INSPIRATIONS Vatican Statistics Show PH Tops with

Most Number of Baptized Children

diocese and religious order in the today the 500th anniversary of the world. first Christian baptism in the Phil- ippines. Worldwide, the number of Catho- lics has increased by 16 million in a On April 14, 1521, Cebu chieftain year to 1.34 billion, holding steady Datu Humabon, and 800 of their at about 17.7% of the global popu- followers were baptized Catholics lation. by Fr. Pedro de Valderrama.

The growth was also spread across The baptism came a week after the continents except Europe. arrival of the Spanish expedition led by Portuguese explorer Ferdi- In 2019, 48.1% of the world’s Cath- nand Magellan on Cebu island. olics were living in the Americas, followed by Europe with 21.2%, In remembrance of the occasion, Africa with 18.7% , about 11% in Magellan gave Queen Juana an im- Asia and 0.8% in Oceania. age of the child Jesus as a gift while a large cross was erected to mark The Philippines is commemorating the baptismal site. ∎ Archbishop Jose Palma of Cebu leads the baptism of 100 children on April 11, 2021, as part of the 500th anniversary celebration of the first baptism in the country. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CEBU

US; and Colombia with 442,396. By CBCP News The yearbook provides separate While the Philippines ranked third statistics for the baptism of people in the world with the most baptized above seven years old. Catholics, it has topped the countries with most baptisms of young Overall, the Philippines remained children, according to a news re- in the top five countries with the port. most people baptized Catholics.

Citing on the latest Statistical Year- The figures showed Brazil had 177 book of the Church, the Catholic million baptized Catholics in 2019; News Service on April 10 reported Mexico had 115.5 million; the Phil- that the Asian country recorded ippines had 89 million; the US had more than 1.6 million baptisms of almost 74 million; and Italy had children under the age of 7 at the 57.8 million. end of 2019. The Annuario Pontificio, which was The Archdiocese of Cebu commemorated the 500 Years of Christianity in the released in March, contains figures Philippines with a reenactment of the first baptism at Plaza Sugbo just beside Next in line is Mexico with more the Basilica de Sto. Nino Cebu on Wednesday, April 14. The celebration was than 1.48 million; Brazil with more valid as of Dec. 31, 2019 about eve- also highlighted with a Mass presided over by Archbishop Charles Brown, than 1.05 million; 595,286 in the ry Vatican office, as well as every Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines, and the baptism of 7 children.

A private funeral mass and blessing was held for Maria Visitation "Marivi" Garcia on April 6th at St. Marguerite D'Youville in Brampton. May her soul rest in peace.

Patron Saint of Canada Patron Saint of husbands St. Joseph Patron Saint of workers Patron Saint of homes Pray for us Patron Saint of the universal church Patron Saint of the dying Patron Saint of families

April 2021 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 15 HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE

18 Houseplants That Clean We will live with the Air (NASA says so) Covid-19 for months. Let’s not deny it or By Aimée Damman Golden Pothos panic: Dr. Faheem (Epipiremnum Au- Indoor plants are beautiful to reum) look at and they can have a Younus significant, positive impact on our health. Houseplants Miqal Qayyum Khawaja improve indoor air quality by adding oxygen and humidity Corn Plant (Dracaena to the air in our homes and Fragrans Dr. Faheem Younus from offices. NASA scientists have `Massangeana') the University of Maryland in America, head of the found that many also remove Janet Craig & Warneckii harmful gases such as ben- Dracaena (Dracaena Infectious Disease Clinic. zene, formaldehyde and tri- Peace Lily Deremensis `Janet tweets facts about Covid- chloroethylene from indoor (Spathiphyllum Craig' & `Warneckii') 19, He Tweets We will live air. `Mauna Loa') with Covid19 for months. Weeping Fig (Ficus Ben- Chinese Evergreen Let’s not deny it or panic. But which ones do it best? jamina) (Aglaonema Mod- Let’s not make life unnec- NASA came up with a list of estum) essarily difficult. Let us indoor plants that cleaned Bamboo Or Reed Palm learn to be happy and live the air most efficiently. Here (Chamaedorea Se- with that fact. are the 18 standouts (in no fritzii) Dr. Faheem Younus particular order): The virus will not reduce Snake Plant Or Mother-In its effect in the summer. -Law's Tongue English Ivy (Hedera He- It’s summer in Brazil and gently. Purity is a virtue, lix) (Sansevieria Trifas- not paranoia. Covid19 vi- ciata) Argentina, but the virus is spreading rapidly. You rus does not hang in the Heartleaf Philodendron cannot destroy Covid19 air. This is a drip infection (Philodendron Scan- viruses that have pene- that requires close con- dens `Oxycardium') Gerbera Daisy (Gerbera Jamesonii) trated the cells by drink- tact. The air is clean, you Lacy Tree Philodendron ing too much water, you can walk around the gar- Pot Mum (Philodendron Sell- will just go to the toilet dens (keeping the dis- oum) (Crysanthemum tance) in the parks. Morifolium) often. Elephant Ear Philoden- Aloe Vera (Aloe Barba- Washing hands and keep- Covid19 does not separate densis) dron (Philodendron Domesticum) So, what are you waiting for? ing a distance of 1,8 me- race or religion, it is Spider Plant (swansonnursery.com) ters is the best method of passed on to all people. It Red-Edged Dracaena (Chlorophytum protecting against the vi- is enough to use normal Comosum) (Dracaena Margina- soap against Covid19 by ta) rus. If you don’t have a Covid19 patient at home, not necessarily using anti- there is no need to disin- bacterial soap. The virus is fect the surfaces in the not a bacteria anyway. house. Non-Stop Vs Direct Flights – You don’t have to worry Cargo packages, petrol about your food orders. What’s the Difference? pumps, shopping carts or But if you want you can ATMs do not cause infec- heat it up a bit in the mi- tion. Wash your hands, crowave. The chance to By Justin Hayward live your life as usual. bring Covid19 home with your shoes and getting Whilst they sound very sim- Covid19 is not a food infection. This is associated sick is the same as getting ilar, non-stop and direct hit by lightning twice a flights are not the same. As with drops of infection day. I’ve been working the name suggests, non- like flu. There is no docu- against viruses for 20 stop will fly between two mented risk of Covid19 years, drip infections don’t cities without other stops, being transmitted by or- spread like this. direct flights may have dering food. them. This dates back to a Entering the sauna does You cannot be protected time when stops on flights not kill Covid19 viruses from the virus by drink- were much more common that have penetrated the ing / eating vinegar, su- than they are today. But the cell. You can lose your mac, soda and ginger. terminology remains the smell with many allergies Wearing gloves is a bad same – and is often con- and viral infections. This is idea, the virus can accu- fused. a non-specific symptom mulate on the glove, it can easily be transmitted if Non-stop flights for Covid19. you touch your face. It’s best to wash your hands. To start with the simplest Once we get home, we ∎ case, a non-stop flight is Photo by WAVES don’t need to change exactly what the name im- clothes and shower ur- plies. It will fly between two airports, without any stops on the route. 1950s, regular stops were to that, two-stop flights fered until 1958. British Direct flights very common. (with the DC-2) had been Overseas Aircraft Corpora- This may seem obvious, and offered since 1934 and one- tion (BOAC) was the first A direct flight refers to a indeed the vast majority of In the US for example, regu- stop (with the DC-4 and airline to offer this, with a flight between two cities, flights today are non-stop. lar transcontinental non- Lockheed Constellation) de Havilland Comet service with a single flight number. But this was not the case in stop flights did not start since 1934. between London and New A direct flight can involve the early days of flying. Pri- until the mid-1950s (they York, soon joined by Pan one or more stops on the were possible before that Non-stop transatlantic ser- American World Airways or to the jet aircraft of the (Continued on page 17) but not as common). Prior vice was not regularly of- (Pan Am).

Page 16 April 2021 Filipinos Making WAV ES ENTERTAINMENT Love looks beyond flaws in THE PEP LIST: 15 Greatest the upcoming ABS-CBN Movie Actors in Leading series “Init sa Magdamag” Roles, 2000-2020

The 15 Greatest Actors in Leading Roles, 2000-2020: Piolo Pascual, Dingdong Dantes, Richard Gomez, Alden Richards, Daniel Padilla, Vic Sotto, Derek Ramsay, Gerald Anderson, Vice Ganda, Coco Martin, Dennis Trillo, Robin Padilla, John Lloyd Cruz, Aga Muhlach, and Jericho Rosales. Who is No. 1? (PHOTO/S: PEP ARCHIVE)

By Jo-Ann Q. Maglipon inhabit—the family we are born into, the community that sur- rounds us, the city we breathe, the We present the list made by the country that is ours, the human Philippine Entertainment Portal of race we are part of. the "15 Greatest Actors of Philip- pine Cinema in Leading Roles, 2000 They make us see ourselves. to 2020." They make life out of art and art In so doing, PEP.ph formally and out of life publicly applauds these artists, as they deserve All this, we applaud.

These are the actors who make us Of course, as with any listing, thrill to the talent that abounds in PEP.ph has to set its parameters our movies today. Our list does not attempt to name They bring stories to life. With every actor who is excellent that QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES, Gerald’s moving portrayal in the their presence, what was once just has ever graced the big screen. We April 15, 2021-- People have their series “A Soldier’s Heart,” JM’s re- a plot becomes one or more of will not go from the first movies flaws, but can love make things latable character in “Pamilya Ko,” these magical things—powerful ever made in this country to the right? Gerald Anderson, JM De and Yam’s hated antagonist charac- drama, hilarious comedy, sweet present, which covers at least 100 Guzman, and Yam Concepcion ter in the series “Love Thy Wom- romcom, riveting action, suspense- years. We are not even going for present yet another look in love in an.” ful thriller, lovely fantasy, or maca- the icons; they merit another spe- the upcoming series “Init sa Mag- bre tale. With them inhabiting a cial list of their own. Neither are damag,” which will be seen out- Also part of “Init sa Magdamag” character, what was once just a we after the greatest character ac- side the Philippines on TFC via ca- are Joey Marquez, Tetchie good sketch becomes a real, living tors—they who've shown us, time ble, satellite, and IPTV starting Agbayani, Lovely Rivero, Mickey person with a face and a name and again, that they deserve more April 19, while the pilot episode Ferriols, Albie Casino, Alexa whose ups and downs hit us in the of the accolade audiences routinely can be seen in advance via Ilacad, Nikko Natividad, Gab Lag- gut and settle in our heart reserve for lead stars. Nor are we iWantTFC on April 17. man, Kate Alejandro, Aleck Bo- picking the one-hit wonders who These actors have a range that is vick, and Jeric Raval, under the earned the right to make us sit up stunning. Shifting from poor swain “Init sa Magdamag” starts with direction of Ian Lorenos and Ray- and take notice. We also exclude to determined hustler, from ro- the young love between Tupe mund Ocampo that is produced by actors whose body of work, im- mantic innocent to pitiful married (Gerald) and Rita (Yam) whose sto- Star Creatives. pressive as it may be, is largely in man, from object of ridicule to he- ry is cut short because of a circum- television and on the stage. roic leader of the pack, from funny stance that leaves Tupe to choose Don’t miss this yet another unique person to human being—they have We have set the parameters between protecting the woman she love story from ABS-CBN, “Init sa us believing. In so doing, they be- thus: We name only 15 actors. We loves or his responsibility to his Magdamag,” which will be seen queath magic and gravitas to our limit them to actors in leading roles. family. outside the Philippines on TFC via cinema. We consider only movie appearanc- cable, satellite, and IPTV starting es. We set the time frame to the As Rita moves forward, she meets April 19, while the pilot episode In their performances is a level of years 2000-2020, and name only the Peterson (JM) who finds a reason to can be seen in advance via artistry that is not only high but actors who made their mark during be a better man because of her. Yet iWantTFC on April 17. constant. This gives us a peek into these two decades. We rank the 15 they will be tested early on in their the actors' intuition, their intelli- from No. 15 going up to No. 1. relationship, which is the same For more updates, visit mytfc.com, gence, their giftedness, their work time when Tupe finds his way back emea.kapamilya.com, and TFC’s ethic. Some are considered natu- And this is our list, with the actors into Rita’s world. official Facebook pages applicable rals. Some get there by the pure ranked from No.1 to No. 15. to your areas. ∎ drive to do better. But all manage The new series comes after to give us a view of the world we (Continued on page17 )

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THE PEP LIST: 15 Greatest Movie Non-Stop vs necessarily more expensive Direct Flights... on the non-stop flights but Actors in Leading Roles, 2000-2020 are certainly preferable (Continued from page15 ) and worth spotting when (Continued from page16 ) booking. 8. Robin Padilla route. These can be to pick 1. Jericho Rosales 9. Coco Martin up or offload passengers, With the increase in ultra- 2. Aga Muhlach 10.Richard Gomez or just technical stops for long flights though, some 3. John Lloyd Cruz 11. Alden Richards refueling. In some cases, airlines are offering premi- 4. Dennis Trillo 12. Daniel Padilla they can involve a change um non-stop services, as was more common when 5. Vic Sotto 13. Derek Ramsay of aircraft. such services started in the 6. Dingdong Dantes 14. Vice Ganda Direct flights are an im- 1950s and 1960s. Singa- 7. Piolo Pascual 15. Gerald Anderson portant part of airline op- pore Airlines, for example, erations and marketing. An offers a non-stop Singapore airline may advertise, and Lola Doring and Lola Gloria to New York service on its sell, a flight between two once took their grandson, Airbus A350-900ULR. This cities – carrying a single Carlos, in a direct flight from is a business and premium flight number – but this SFO to Manila economy only service does not need to be offered (thankfully, as it over 18 as a single non-stop flight. well). hours long). It also offers a This is common in the US lower-priced one-stop ser- aviation market but can Many ultra-long routes vice via Frankfurt (with happen everywhere. may involve a stop economy class). (although more are becom- Many cases of both short ing non-stop with newer Connecting flight and long haul direct flights aircraft). British Airways operate today. It is less daily flight BA15 from Lon- Another term to bear in common internationally don to Sydney, for example, mind is ‘connecting’ flights. though (unless needed for involves a stop in Singa- We include this here as a technical refueling) as the pore, so it is direct but not reminder just for com- airline may not be able to non-stop. pleteness! A connecting sell the sector outside its flight involves a change in home country separately. Choosing direct or non- the flight number. Airlines Cathay Pacific, for example, stop may still sell these together offers several flights a day (and provide a guarantee between Hong Kong and These days, many shorter of connection) but will in- Singapore, all carry a single non-stop flights are not volve a change of flight and flight number but some of priced differently to direct (usually) aircraft. sim- them make a stop in Bang- ones. Cathay Pacific flights, pleflying.com kok (and the airline sells for example, from Hong Bangkok to Singapore as Kong to Singapore are not PHOTO/S: PEP ARCHIVE

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8 Filipinos named to Forbes ‘30 ShopYorkCentre.ca

Under 30 Asia 2021’ list This one-stop portal guides you to the amazing shops & businesses in York Centre MANILA—Eight Filipinos those who want to try a nous communities by his made it to Forbes' "30 Un- hand in upskilling, amid photos, which have been This past year ranks as one of our most difficult in recent der 30 Asia 2021" list, in- the digital age. featured on National Geo- memory. It has been difficult for businesses, individuals, cluding an e-commerce en- graphic, United Nations and for families. Our local BIAs, Duke Heights and Wilson trepreneur, a COVID-19 Ryan Gersava Development Programme task force member, an en- and World Wide Fund for Village, provide vital leadership to our local business com- vironmentalist and a musi- Only 27, Gersava founded Nature. Only 24 years old, munity. It goes without saying that local mom and pop cian. Virtualahan, which aims to Mejia co-founded Youth shops are the backbone of the York Centre and City of To- equip and help persons Engaged in Wetlands, ronto economy. The Filipinos included in with disabilities and other which aims the conserva- It is imperative that people in the community continue this year's list were: underprivileged people tion of wetland and migra- shop local and mitigate the pandemic's effect on the econ- with the challenges of the tory birds. Guendoline Rome Viray digital age by providing omy. Our office continues to urge our residents to support Gomez them skills training for According to Forbes editor the local economy through our e-newsletter "Shop Local" online-centric jobs. Rana Wehbe Watson, the campaign. However, we wanted to go one step further in Performing under the stage 300 young people in this this endeavour. That is why we are happy to announce name No Rome with Eng- Carmina Bayombong year's list for 10 profes- ShopYorkCentre.ca, a one stop shop for everyone to dis- lish pop rock band The sions or fields were select- She co-founded InvestED, a cover the amazing businesses that reside here in York 1975, 23-year-old Gomez is ed from more than 2,500 sustainable and inclusive Centre! the first Filipino artist to nominations and scruti- student loan company in play at Coachella, which he nized by Forbes' team of As residents of the area, using the Shop York Centre por- the Philippines. The 27- did in 2019. reporters, with a panel of A tal has all types of benefits for the community. Here you year-old's work at her -list judges. Rexy Josh Dorado startup has won her multi- can find information from great restaurants to retail businesses, and much more. You will be able to support your ple awards, including The "After the toughest year in Only 28 years old, Dorado community and keeping it a vibrant one. Philippines Outstanding their generation, these 300 co-founded Kumu, a live Women in Nation's Service. Millennials and Gen Zs If you are a business owner, you can take advantage of Filipino video sharing and have persevered to survive e-commerce social net- Edward Christopher Dee this website by posting your information. We are confi- and even thrive despite working service, a top- dent that our portal will continue to help support our long lockdowns, restricted grossing social media app He served in the Philip- amazing business owners and provide you with so many travel and uncertainties on in the Philippines, accord- pines national COVID-19 options when you need to shop. all fronts," Watson said. ing to US-based research task force while studying in Harvard Medical School. We look forward to seeing your business on firm SensorTower. 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