Volume XXXIV No. 7 July 2016 Montreal, QC Canada CCFAQ celebrates 118th Philippine independence

Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre delivers a speech while other dignitaries wait for their turn during the celebration of the118th Philippine independence day celebration held at MacKenzie King Park on Saturday, June 25, 2016. (Reported by W. Quiambao - see page 4) PM Trudeau says Canada will work to fight terrorism The Canadian Press At least 84 people were killed Published Friday, July 15, 2016 when a truck full of weapons plowed CALGARY -- Prime Minister into a crowd of Bastille Day revellers in Justin Trudeau says Canada is thinking the French resort city of Nice late of "our friends in France" and will work Thursday. to fight terrorism. There were no reports of "We had a terrible attack last Canadian casualties. night and our hearts go out to the Public Safety Minister Ralph victims and their families," Trudeau Goodale said the federal government said Friday while in Calgary to attend has no information that would the Stampede. necessitate a change in Canada's "Canada stands with France as terror threat level, which is currently at a steadfast ally and we will work with medium. the international community to fight PM Trudeau speaks at the Calgary stampede, where he expresses his condolences for terror to ensure that we live in a See Page 4 PM Trudeau Taliyah Marsman and her mother and the victims in France. peaceful world." July 2016 2 The North American Filipino Star If Proposed Laws Are Passed, If it is true that they are being used Nine-year Old Children could (there is no research data or evidence be Hanged to support it), the children are July 18, 2016 | Opinion controlled, used and exploited by What’s EgoDingI oTn Oin tRhe IwAorlLd today? criminals and cannot act with free will Everyday we hear all kinds of strong and organized crime syndicates. By Fr. Shay Cullen or be held liable for wrongdoing. So, news, but it seems that lately, we have It is good to hear that we will be PREDA Foundation what’s the point of criminalizing them? more bad news in many parts of the eliminating the number one problem - A few weeks ago, the Philippine nation The children are scapegoats of globe - France, Germany, Turkey, drugs and vices that promote and the world that cares for children’s uncaring authorities and an indifferent Louisiana, Florida, We feel very sad criminality. Is there really no other way rights and human dignity learned that society. that people are dying for no apparent except to kill all criminals involved in the new speaker of the House of reason but just being in the wrong the drug trade? Perhaps, the legal Representatives of the Philippine The Department of Social Welfare and place at the wrong time. Besides system is so crooked that persecuting Congress has filed two proposed laws Development (DSWD) through the natural disasters, we are faced with the brains of most crimes committed that will lower the age of criminal Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council, man-made tragic events that make us are not punished because of their liability for children in conflict with the has strongly opposed such a move to wonder where is the world going to. connections and wealth while those law to nine years old and reintroduce criminalize children and the civil Most people’s natural reaction is fear who are poor are the only ones who and worry - it seems as if there is no end up in jail or killed by the police. In safe place to hide. other words, the solution proposed In the face of all the negativity, seems to be an immediate one but pessimism, hoplessness, and despair, perhaps will only have a temporary how do peace-loving people of all faiths effect if no other measures are adopted react to all these massacres, senseless to solve the economic problems that shootings of innocent civilians ? resulted in a lopsided ownership of the How do we solve the problems country’s wealth. that lie underneath a complex layer of If one is interested to find the cultural, religious, political, racial true causes of violence and terrorism, conflicts? Currently, in the election there are many articles that can be campaign in the U.S. we have two enlightening and may offer insights into opposing approaches on how to solve why we have this kind of world today. America’s problems. Hillary Clinton The most interesting and seems to be and the Democratic Party’s solution is logical explanation of the root cause of working together and uplifting the terrorism is ideology, besides poverty people’s lives while on the other hand, that makes people easy to be Donald Trump, without including the convinced to commit crimes. We Republican Party’s view of what should cannot win the fight against terrorism if be done, proposes being tough, we do not first understand what it is and building walls, rejecting Moslems and how it is propagated. It would appear immigrants from countries plagued by that there are many misconceptions terrorism. Majority of Americans who about terrorism as being due to Islam. have been influenced by Trump’s so- This is what can be gleaned in the called “outsider” point of view seem to following quote: like his idea as he is leading in the “Maulana Wahiduddin Khan, current polls but they may change as having studied Islam from its original there are still a few months to go before sources—the Quran and Hadith—says the November elections. with certainty that this political In the Philippines, President interpretation of Islam is an innovation Rodrigo Duterte, dubbed the “Trump of and the real Islam, as followed by Asia,” has promised to get rid of Prophet Muhammad and his early criminals in six months of his followers, is based upon peace, administration. This sounds very compassion and tolerance. appealing to the population, hence, he Peace is not prevalent in the won handily against his closest rival, world as people the world over are Grace Poe. The people had put their acting intolerantly and indulging in acts the death penalty by hanging. society is also adamantly against it. hopes in his hands. Will he deliver? of violence, saying, “Give us justice and But in the process of doing so, what peace will ensue”. But when people, This is draconian and oppressive for The Catholic Church has strongly happens to the weak people who have ostensibly seeking justice, stoop to children and not worthy of the Duterte spoken against the death penalty and been used by criminals to do their violence, peace can never prevail. administration and the Philippine we wait for a statement from the deeds? Peace is always desirable for its own people. The children are innocent, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the From a distance, we are sake, and every other desirable state most are illiterate, abandoned, Philippines to support the retention of relying on the news, opinions of experts comes after peace, not along with it. ..” neglected and failed by society and the 15-years-old age of liability for and non-partisan observers but we Undoubtedly, we are all facing government. The children younger children. It is very wrong to blame wonder, if using a tough, and brutal a challenge to live without fear and to than 15 are being used by criminals to children for the crimes of adults. method of eradicating criminals will be do our part in working along with our commit crimes because they cannot be effective without hurting people who leaders to achieve peace in the world prosecuted, proponents of the law say. It is anti-poor and anti-child welfare may have been misled, exploited by the by starting with our own backyward. 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They had made welcome On July 20th, families across far too many families are not going to for child abuse and drug possession. posters and placards. They blew wildly Canada will receive their first Canada get the financial support they need The children with help and support can on plastic bugles and beat tin cans as Child Benefit cheque. While certain when it matters the most. Statistics easily testify against the criminals. drums and they surrounded me as a families will receive more assistance Canada studies indicate that as many guard of honor and protection. than they have in the past, others will as 2.4 million families will see their The courageous police should arrest receive less and perhaps most household income drop this year by the drug lords, not the children. If With great noise and fanfare, I made it concerning, families who are counting 10% or more compared to last year. children are ever used as drug “mules” safely across the car park to a waiting on this assistance will be shocked to Unfortunately, the Liberal or carriers of illegal drugs as some law jeepney and to safety in a secret learn that they potentially don’t qualify government’s plan doesn’t take that enforcers contend, then children at location. It was a great moment. On the for the level of support they had been into account. nine years old could be facing the day of the arraignment, I appeared in lead to believe. Conservatives believe in death penalty. It is not likely but the the courtroom filled with media and TV That’s because the Canada supporting hardworking Canadian implications are that children and cameras. I explained to the media that Child Benefit (CCB), unlike the families and ensuring that they get to teenagers could, according to the I had libeled no one but had asked the Universal Child Care Benefit which keep more of their hard earned money proposed laws, face the death penalty. government to protect the children provided stable support to all families, to spend on their priorities. That is why This attitude sees them as pests to be from the death squad. The official line is based on your previous year’s we increased and expanded the eliminated. then was that the death squad did not income. Canadians who have been Universal Child Care Benefit, exist. Claiming that it did was not laid off in the last six months or had introduced the Family Tax Cut, This deplorable attitude gave rise to acceptable. their hours reduced won’t qualify for increased the Child Care Expense the death squads in Davao City in the the maximum benefit this year, Deduction, doubled the Children’s past twenty years and the use of The authorities had no explanation for regardless of the fact that their families Fitness Tax Credit and established the vigilantes and assassins has spread to the alleged one thousand dead other are struggling to make ends Children’s Art Tax Credit. Sadly, the other cities and many youth and than to say they killed each other in a meet. Liberal government cancelled all of minors were assassinated. (See gang war. I told the media I would not As the Toronto Sun reported these initiatives. Human Rights Watch report “You Can pay bail and I would fight from behind on June 30th, “The mismatch between Canadian families deserve better. Die Anytime” and also Human Rights the bars of the jail for the children’s income and the brand new Karen Vecchio Watch report “A Shot to the Head: right to live and for everyone’s freedom Canada Child Benefit is one of the Official Opposition Critic for Families, Death Squads in Tagum) of speech. new plan’s biggest defects.” Children and Social Development For the past eight months, the Liberal Member of Parliament for Elgin- In 1999, the Preda Foundation social The mayor at the time (not President government’s ‘solution’ to every Middlesex-Lond workers and this writer opposed the Rodrigo Duterte) chose to withdraw the economic issue in Canada has been killing of the street children by death charges at the last minute in a “the brand new Canada Child Benefit.” If you want advancement squads. I wrote articles about it in the courtroom drama as I was about to be Canadians looking for work, families in your job, be bilingual press and ran a letter-writing project arraigned. Six months later, the struggling to pay for childcare or or trilingual, and improve that called on the then mayor of Davao decision from the Department of extracurricular activities,and parents your communication City to take the responsibility to stop Justice in Manila stated that I was trying to save for their children’s skills. Enroll in our the killings. I was branded a suspected innocent and there was no case to futures are expecting the government criminal and charged with libel and had answer and formal charges were to deliver. language programs. to defend myself. dropped. The sad reality is though, that Call 514-485-7861

No lawyer in Davao volunteered to But now the death squads have help me. After two years of legal reappeared and police are given battles, I finally appealed to the shoot-to-kill orders. The bodies are Department of Justice in Manila for a piling up. We all have to speak out Buffet reconsideration of the charges brought without fear and call for a society that by the Davao prosecutor. There was respects human dignity and the rights no answer and I was to be arranged in of all. www.preda.org court in Davao City. I flew into Davao with some fear and trepidation of the [email protected] notorious death squads that might be waiting for me at the airport to greet me with a shot to the head.

When I arrived at the airport and walked out the exit, I was met by a “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.” ― Nelson Mandela ““The boy who is going to make a great man must not make up his mind merely to overcome a thousand obstacles, but to win in spite of a thousand repulses and defeats.”

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www.filipinostar.org 4 July 2016 CCFAQ celebrates 118th anniversary of the Philippine Independence by uniting people from various ethnic groups through dances By W. G. Quiambao and exuberant people walking on the streets, started at 11:30 a.m. from the Changing the traditional celebrations of Mackenzie King Park, Van Horne St., the Philippine Independence from Lavoie St., Westbury, St. Kevin St. The Sunday to Saturday did a miracle. June parade was led by a mobile patrol 25, Saturday, was sunny and warm, escort, followed by Grand Marshal unlike last year when the celebration (Anthony Housefather, MP), (Flag was dampened by the incessant rain Bearers (Ramon Posadas, Jojo Villa, and cold weather. Edgard Ujvary) Banner Bearers (Orly Villanueva and Ben Balaus), various The Filipino and non-Filipino revellers associations and businesses that enjoyed watching the colourful parade, included Knights of Rizal, Black Watch feasting on sumptuous food, listening Pipes & Drums, Ladies for Knights of to the variety of music and watching Rizal, Kababaihang Rizalista, Bb. the festival of unique dances presented Maria Clara, Gng. Maria Clara, Float of by the local talents and various cultural Pangasinan, Float of FAMAS. The groups. Japanese and Bulgarian groups, wearing their national costumes and Gerry Danzil, the newly-elected waving their national flags, also joined After the parade, all participants assemble in preparation for the ceremony of president of the Council of Canadian- the parade. singing the national anthem, the gun salute, and speeches by the dignitaries. . Filipino Associations of Quebec, said, Copeman (Borough Mayor, NDG), doing a splendid job of putting together “Today, June 25, 2016, we celebrate “It’s a pretty long parade,” says one Marvin Rotrand, Snowdon District a show that features people from the 118th anniversary of the Philippine observer who woke up early to watch Councillor. Some of the local talents different countries, ” said Cindy Independence . It is a great pleasure the parade.”The weather has who performed were Adiva, Mark Thomas, a photographer related to the and honour to lead the annual something to do with it. Simbulan, Michelle Lao, Jennifer Duda, Iranian group. She was busy taking assembly of the Philippine Joy Duca and , UPS, Seniors in Motion, photos of the performers. “After the Independence celebration of our Among the prominent people and Tamara Solatin. The cultural groups massacre in Orlando, Florida, you can community . Permit me to thank our politicians who graced the occasion from Iran, Japan, Chile, Bulgaria, prove that we people in Montreal can distinguish guests, supporters, officers were: Minister and Consul Eric Russia, Bangladesh, Mexico and the have fun despite the differences in our of our community leaders of various Tamayo, Dominque Anglade (St. Philippines contributed largely to the color, religious affiliation, sexual associations, performers from different Antoine/St. Henri MNA), Denis success of the program. Dressed in orientation. You did a wonderful job.” ethnic socio-cultural heritage, Coderee (Mayor of Montreal), Mitchell their eye-catching costumes, they kababayan. “ Brownstein (Cote St. Luc Mayor), wowed the audience with their unique The winners of the float contest were: Pierre Arcand, (Mont Royal MNA), dances . 1st prize, Circle of Friendly Filipinos of The parade, which featured floats Helene David, (Outremont MNA), Quebec, 2nd prize, FAMAS, 3RD prize, decorated with flowers and banners Jacque Daoust ( Verdun MNA ), Russel “I salute the Filipino community for UPS.

rights NGO, the Human Rights cracking down on Turkish civil society Dear Prime Minister, From Page 1 - PM Trudeau Foundation of Turkey (TIHV). Ahmet and are misusing the country’s Nesin is a well-known journalist and draconian anti-terrorism law. Canadian Journalists for Free Still, Goodale urged Canadians writer who heads the Nesin Expression (CJFE), along with the to stay vigilant and alert. Foundation. Created by leading author Ranked 151st out of 180 countries in undersigned organizations, would like "Canadians can rest assured and playwright Aziz Nesin, it helps RSF’s 2016 World Press Freedom to draw your attention to the ridiculous that when the security and intelligence children in difficulty. Index, the Turkish government is terrorism charges being brought sector receives credible warnings on a intensifying its repression of journalists. against three journalists in Turkey – specific threat, they work with the Önderoglu and his two colleagues were After his release on June 30, Erol Önderoglu, Sebnem Korur appropriate government partners to arrested and placed in pre-trial Önderoglu told RSF “our arrests show Fincanci and Ahmet Nesin. ensure the safety of Canadians," detention on June 20 because they that the traditional harassment of Goodale said in a statement. showed support for the Kurdish daily journalists is being progressively As you are about to travel to Poland Goodale noted that while in Özgür Gündem by symbolically acting extended to all civil society critics. At a July 8 and 9 for a NATO summit, we Paris in January, he signed a as its editor-in-chief for one day. They time when the Turkish authorities are ask that you urge Turkish President declaration with his French counterpart, have been charged with “terrorist trying to restore their credibility with Erdogan to call for all charges against Bernard Cazeneuve, to work together propaganda,” “incitement to commit a European institutions, their respect for Önderoglu, Fincanci and Nesin to be on terrorism, organized crime and crime” and “praising a crime or a international legal standards of dropped, to reform Turkey’s anti- irregular migration. criminal” on the basis of articles freedom of expression is long terrorism laws that are being used to published on May 18, May 30 and June overdue.” MEDIA, HUMAN RIGHTS prosecute journalists and human rights 7 about power struggles within the GROUPS URGE TRUDEAU defenders who are merely doing their various Turkish security forces and There is still much more that must be TO CALL FOR CHARGES job, and release all remaining about the ongoing military operations done for Önderoglu and his colleagues. journalists in prison. AGAINST TURKISH against Kurdish rebels affiliated with While they never should have spent a JOURNALISTS TO BE the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in single day in detention to begin with, A leading defender of freedom of southeastern Anatolia. we strongly believe that the DROPPED information in Turkey, Erol Önderoglu international outcry caused by their has been RSF’s Turkey representative They spent more than ten days in pre- arrest played a role in their release. for the past 20 years. He has written CJFE has joined media and human trial detention until Önderoglu and many of our organization’s reports and rights organizations in a letter to Prime Fincanci were released on bail on June Since becoming Canada’s Prime he covers Turkish free speech issues Minister Justin Trudeau ahead of the 30. Their colleague Nesin was released Minister you have re-affirmed your for the Bianet news website. A valued NATO summit in Warsaw, Poland, July the following day. None of the charges country’s commitment to human rights. council member of IFEX, the global 8 and 9. The letter ask for the Prime against them have been dropped and Now we are counting on you to network defending and promoting free Minister to call for charges to be they are still facing prison terms of up to demonstrate this commitment to expression, he is often consulted by the dropped against Reporters Without 14.5 years. Önderoglu and Fincanci’s freedom of expression and information Organization for Security and Borders Turkey representative Erol first trial hearing is set for November in Turkey alongside your friend and ally, Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and Önderoglu and his two colleagues, 11. President Barack Obama of the United many other international organizations. Sebnem Korur Fincanci and Ahmet The legal proceedings against them States of America, whom we have also He is also very well known in his Nesin, as he prepares to meet with are a direct continuation of the contacted on this matter. country. Turkish President Erdogan at the aggressive approach to the media seen summit. The letter was also sent to in the proceedings against well-known I thank you in advance, Prime Minister, Sebnem Korur Fincanci is a journalist, President Barack Obama by seven journalists Can Dündar and Erdem Gül writer and professor of medicine, and other media and human rights launched in June 2015. They are she heads Turkey’s leading human See Page 5 - Media, Human Rights organizations. indicative of the way the authorities are www.filipinostar.org July 2016 The North American Filipino Star 5 You can request an expiry statement ways to eat up excess miles. 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Ugen island: Lifestyle of the ultra rich and very private developing in the Caribbean. We went across an island called Mustique and By Tanya T. Lara that’s the inspiration of Ugen.” father’s dream. “My father wanted to Lifestyle Feature ( Article invest here before he died in 2009. He MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: had a business in Cebu and he told Mustique is a private island in the my wife that when he died, he wanted eastern border of the Caribbean Sea, his ashes to be spread in the where the rich and famous vacation, Philippines. So I came back in 2010 to including Prince William and Kate Cebu to do that.” Middleton, the Duke and Duchess of With Katz as Ugen CEO and Cambridge. Andrew as director of development, Andrew says, “We weren’t the Ugen was now ready to be developer of Mustique, but I went over developed. Also coming on board and found that Mick Jagger, Shania were Katz’s Enveron Realty, a Twain, Tommy Hilfiger and other property firm under the Japan-based celebrities had homes there. What Aikawa Group, Budji+Royal made this island different is the way Architecture and Design, and Blue A rendering of a Ugen grand villa home designed by Budji+Royal they’ve integrated to the local Development Inc. “ Today is the time to do Architecture and Design. Ugen is a private luxury island in the Bicol population. They’ve educated them, trained and given them jobs and something like this — a luxurious region. connected the entire community private island surrounded by pink They had him at spicy food. it’s so far away, how do I even get together. I said I’d love to do this in beaches, coves, caves, an For luxury real estate developer there?” Asia.” unparalleled marine system, and a Andrew Sparrow, that’s all it took to “They have really spicy food That was eighUgen island: sustainable master-planned come down to Bicol. He has headed down there,” the architect said. Lifestyle of the ultra rich and very community,” says Andrew. “ We firms that develop five-star hotels, Bicol had him at spicy laing privatet years ago. The timing for such started reaching out to the ultra-high luxury resorts in the Caribbean and and chili prawns — and to top it all, a a project wasn’t right and he didn’t net worth of the Philippines in January Indian Ocean, and mixed-use beach with sand that turned pink have an island. He had both those this year and got the most incredible communities worldwide, so when when the sun rose. things last year — except an investor, response.” someone tells him, “You have to This island — two islands, in “one that didn’t think piling concrete The price started at USD$1 acquire this place,” well, it’s fact — is now called Ugen, a name and playing with environmentalism million and today it starts at $1.5 something he’s been hearing inspired by a key concept in was the way to go.” million. regularly for the past 25 years. Japanese aesthetics and East Asian Enter Katsumasa “Katz” “The people we approached But it was an architect friend art called yuugen or profound beauty. Aikawa, a Japanese businessman said that’s not a problem. Quality, that told him about the island, which “I said, what can we do with who was in the Philippines from 1998 privacy, exclusivity and sustainability belonged to a family that was “land- this island? I went back several years to 2009. His decision to invest in the are the things they want and that’s rich but cash-poor.” Andrew said, “But ago to a time when we were Philippines is a fulfillment of his exactly what we’re going to deliver.”

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kaming nag-uusap ni Minister at NAKALIGTAAN NA YATA NATIN Consul General Eric Tamayo nang Tagalog Seksyon ANG MALIIT NA PARK NA may apat na babaeng masayang IPINANGALAN KAY RIZAL lumapit sa kaniya at nakiusap, “Ambassador, puede ho bang Kamakailan ay may magpakuha ng litrato na kasama lumabas na sulat mula sa isang kayo? Malugod namang i grupo, sa pangunguna ni Mario nagpaunlak si Eric at nakangiting Op nyon/Komentaryo Rimbao, tungkol sa binabalak nito itinuwid ang itinawag sa kaniya ng i i i na imungkahi na pangalanan ang grupo, “ Consul General ho.” Pag- ni W ll e Qu ambao Mackenzie King park ng alis ng grupo, hindi ko napigilan Weilder/Rizal park. Naisip ito ni ang magtawa nang malakas. Mario dahil sa artikulong lumabas Nagtawa ako hindi dahil sa sa The Surbarban noong July 14. pagkakamali ng grupo. At lalong May isang grupo na gustong hindi ako nagtawa sa Dinuraan pa ng pasyente ang ipangalan ang Mackenzie King park pagpapakumbaba ni Eric. KAHIT ANO MANG PROPESYON, doctor. Sa galit ng doktor, sinampal ng Ben Weider park, isang dakilang Ipinaliwanag ko sa kaniya na MAY BULOK NA MIYEMBRO niya nang malakas sa dibdib ang Canadian mula sa Jewish naalaala ko lamang ang isang pasyente at tinawag pa itong “bitch” community. Maganda ang kakilala sa Montreal na matagal Noong June 25, nalathala sa at “slut. Minura at binantaan pa ang binabalak ni Mario. At hanga rin ako nang tapos ang kaniyang titulo ay Montreal Gazette na isang doktor sa pasyente , “Kapag lamabas na HIV sa Knights of Rizal dahil sa tuwing iyon pa rin ang ginagamit. Pero sabi Gatineau ang napatunayang positive ako, mabibilanggo ka.” Araw ng Kalayaan, kapanganakan ni Eric, “Hindi niya dapat gawin iyon lumabag sa Quebec`s Code of Nang magkaroon ng at kamatayan ni Rizal, ginugunita rin dahil lalabas at lalabas ang totoo.” Ethics of Physicians dahil sa imbestigasyon, inamin naman ng nila ang ating bayani sa Tama si Eric. May nagsumbong sa pananampal, pananakot at pang- doktor ang ginawa niya. pamamagitan ng pagtitipun-tipon Ottawa at sa Pilipinas sa ginagawa iinsulto sa lasing, suicidal, HIV- Minsan, may mga propesyonal sa Mackenzie King park at pag- ng taong ito na nabubuhay sa positive na babaeng pasyente. Ang tulad ng reporter, doktor, abogado, aalay ng mga bulaklak sa harap ng nakaraan. Ang akala niya ay hawak paghatol ay ginawa noong May 25 o pulis na lumalabag sa Code of kaniyang busto. niya pa ang dating titulo. pero naipahayag noon lamang Ethics ng kanilang propesyon. Nagkataon noong June 22. Naalaala ko nang maraming taon na pagkatapos ng Araw ng Kalayaan at ANG KAALAMAN AY HINDI Ito ang napatunayan ng disciplinary ang nakalilipas ay bumagsak ako sa bago lumabas ang sulat ni Mario, LAMANG SA PAARALAN council of the College des medecins snow at tumakbo sa emergency naitanong ko kay Bert Abiera kung NAKUKUHA du Quebec : Dr. Luc-Philippe room ng malaking hospital sa bakit sa busto lamang ni Rizal sa Lacroix was found guilty of Montreal. Nabali ang aking braso. Mackenzie King park nakatuon ang Bukod sa paaralan, breaching Article 17 of the Cote of Nang malaman ng isang Pilipina ating pansin. Ano ang nangyari sa nakakukuha rin tayo ng mga Medical Ethics by “failing to have kung sino ang doktor ko, napailing maliit na Rizal park sa Clanranald, kaalaman o gintong aral na irreproachable conduct by attacking na lamang siya. Hindi nagtagal ay St. Mary Rd? Ilan Pilipino lamang nagsisilbing gabay sa ating buhay (his patient) physically and verbally.) nalaman ko ang dahilan. Nilagyan ang nakaaalam ng park na ito na sa pamamagitan ng pagbabasa at Dumating ang pasyente sa ng cast ang aking braso at isang ibinigay ng City of Hall dahil sa pakikipag-usap sa mga ibang tao. emergency room ng Hopital de beses sa isang lingo ay kahilingan natin, sa panguguna ni Kalimitan, marami ang nahihiya sa Gatineau noong gabi ng Jan. 31. nagpupunta ako sa hospital upang James de la Paz. Ito ay noong kanilang pagiging mahirap o Sinabi niya sa nakatalagang nurse tingnan kung gumagaling na ang panahon ng dating alkaldeng si pagkakaroon ng mababang pinag- na binugbog siya ng mga braso ko. Makalipas ang isang Pierre Bourque at konsehal na si aralan. Sa librong nabasa ko noon, pulis.Dahil sa nangyari, uminom buwan, nagpunta akong muli sa Saulie Zajdel. sinabi ng sumulat na hindi siya ng vodka, ininom lahat ang hospital upang alisin na ang cast Ang magkakaroon ng park kasalanan ang mga ito na dapat kaniyang medikasyon (haldol) at pero wala ang aking regular na na ipinangalan kay Rizal ay ikahiya. Wala silang gusto niyang magpakamatay. doctor. Nagulat ako nang sabihin malaking karangalan sa mga pineperhuwisyong tao. Ayon sa Sinabi ng nurse na lasing siya at ng pumalit na doktor ba hindi Pilipino. Pero paano natin sumulat, marami pang bagay sa may mga pasa sa katawan. naituwid nang mahusay ang aking maipakikita ang pagpapahalaga at buhay ang dapat ikahiya tulad ng Napagalaman na ang pasyente ay braso. Itinanong niya sa akin kung pagpapaalaala sa mga kababayan pagnanakaw, pagsisinungaling o HIV-positive, may Hepatitis C, may gusto kong lagyan uli ito ng cast. natin na may park tayo rito. pananakit sa kapwa na wala sakit sa utak at may rekord ng pang- Tumanggi ako at sinabing Inilalagay ba ang inpormasyong ito namang ginagawang masama sa aabuso sa alkohol at bawal na pagkatapos nang isang buwan sa souvenir program ng Knights of kanila. May natutuhan din ako kay gamot. Habang nasa hospital ay kong pagpunta sa hospital, bakit Rizal kung may pagtitipon? James de la Paz. Noong bago ako nawalan siya ng malay. Dinala siya hindi ito natuklasan ng regular na Nakilala at nakausap ko noon July sa komunidad, may ilan tao akong sa “shock room” kung saan doktor ko. Kinuha ko ang kopya ng 16 si Evelyn Calusa, isang aktibong nakilala na kung tawagin ay smart pinakakalma ang mga pasyente x-ray at nagpunta sa ibang doktor miyembro ng komunidad at sinabi alecky o Mr. Know it All. Minsan, pero nagpilit siyang umuwi. Nang para sa ikalawang opinyon. Alam ng niyang nagpunta siya sa Claranald kung hindi ko mapigilan, sasabihin pigilan siyang muwi, naging balisa hospital ng may kasalanan sila kaya nang malaman niyang may park ko sa kausap ko ang aking opinyon. siya at uminom ng mga pill na inalok ako ng maliit na halaga pala roon na ipinangalan kay Rizal. Kapag naririnig ako ni James na galing sa kaniyang bulsa. Dito upang hindi na ako magpunta sa Nabigo lamang daw siya dahil nakikipagtalo, sasabihin niya, dumating si Dr. Lacroix upang midya. Dahil nangangailangan ako marami at maagiw. Nalimutan na “Huwag ka nang makipagtalo. tignan ang kaniyang kalagayan. ng pera noon, napilitan akong nga natin ito. Kapag hindi ka na kumibo, hindi Nang malaman ni Dr. Lacroix na tanggapin ang alok ng hospital. Tulad ng sinabi ko, nangangahulugang talo ka. Alam uminon ang pasyente ng pills, nag- Kung nagkaroon tayo ng maganda ang binabalak nating mo naman na tama ang sinasabi issue ang una ng “Code White” hindi magandang karanasan sa imung kahi na ipangalan ang mo.” At isa sa mga hindi ko bilang hudyat ng madaliang tulong propesyonal, - reporter, doktor, Mackenzie King park ng malimutan ay ang pangaral ng ng security. Nagtulung-tulong ang abogado, o pulis - huwag tayong Weider/Rizal. Pero ipakita rin natin aking ina noong bata pa ako na tatlong security guards at doctor na matakot magreklamo sa na pinahahalagahan natin ang sana ay magawa ko ngayon ay ito, ilagay sa examining table ang kinauukulan kung palagay natin ay isang park na ibinigay sa atin sa “Anak, huwag kang pumatol sa pasyente. Sapilitang nilang alisin tama tayo. Katulad din natin na tao Clanranald. taong sira ang ulo. Kapag pumatol ang kaniyang damit at pinasuot ng kamang ang mga propesyonal na ka sa kaniya, ang ibig sabihin ay hospital gown. Nang magtangkang ito at nagkakamali rin sila. Ang iba HINDI NAGKUNWARING mas sira ang iyong ulo.” umupo ang pasyente, dito siya naman, talagang pabaya lamang sa AMBASSADOR SI ERIC TAMAYO pinilit na hilahin sa buhok ng doktor. trabaho. Sa ganitong situasyon, Mother knows best. Dahil sa ginawa ng doktor, gusto ipaglaban natin ang ating Noong Independence Day siyang kagatin ng pasyente. karapatan. sa Mackenzie King park, masaya www.filipinostar.org July 2016 8 The North American Filipino Star visually isolated from their are still limitations to using DSLRs. background. The subject is sharply More specifically there are three on Ask the in focus, while the background is my list: maximum record time, blurred out. This isolation is achieved manual zoom control, and lack of through selective depth of field with good audio recording control. Video Guy the use of faster wide aperture fixed Starting with record time, you can get focal length lenses, not zoom lenses. up to about 29 minutes at the highest Technological Tidbits A traditional HD camcorder may have 1080 resolution, depending on the a good zoom, but its widest f stop or DSLR manufacturer. This is a self- by aperture (typically f/5.6) cannot imposed DSLR limitation, which compete with a fixed focal length could take another blog just to get Al Abdon lens- typically f/1.8 or better. into the reasons why! Traditional HD camcorders don’t have this HOW ABOUT THE CONS? limitation, with record times of about 2 hours, depending on the HD record While the benefit of a large quality, and the media storage used. WHY USE A DSLR? variety of lenses is tempting, there For example, my 1- year old Sony 3D TD10 camcorder can record over 2 hours continuously at the highest resolution on a 32GB SDHC card! The same record time can be had for all other standard HD camcorders as well. Zooming for all of us camcorder enthusiasts is a feature we take for granted. Its there when we need it, but always automatic, usually with variable control on speed. Unfortunately, when shooting with a DSLR, only manual zoom control is generally available. Many of you might be able to zoom manually, but it does take considerable practice before that zoom is smooth with no stop and start bumps. Manual audio control is a must-have feature for traditional videographers. However on many DSLRS that feature is either not available, or its got clumsy controls. Better DSLRs offer a stepped audio setting that achieves better results. If you’re shopping for a DSLR, make sure its got manual audio level control.

We often heard the term DSLR – which stand for Digital Single Lens Reflex. It is similar to your standard camera but it has an ability to shoot high quality video. Is it better than your HD camcorder? It all OUR EXPERIENCE AT MMTV. depends on the model of your camera. I have recently discovered MMTV uses a Canon 5D that many event videographers are Mark III. The learning curve for this using DSLR. Here is why: camera is easy. The problem is the skills of using and handling the WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? camera. When our cameraman is assigned for an event, he should Hands-down, the greatest bring a tripod and lights for obvious benefit of a DSLR is that of reason. It’s the weight and settings interchangeable lenses, and with that are required before operating that, the control they can bring to the and shooting a scene. The tripod is look of the video you are shooting. there to support the camera while And by control, I don’t mean just in adjustments are made. They are ISO the dazzling variety of focal lengths settings, white balance settings, from super wide angle, to long Audio adjustments, Back-up telephoto that are available to recorder settings, Batteries check, achieve different film looks. I was Light adjustments, exposure settings referring to subject isolation. Look at and focusing. All of these procedures any major film release and notice takes at least 5 minutes or more.
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www.filipinostar.org July 2016 The North American Filipino Star 9 INGREDIENTS 1⁄4 cup ginger, cut into strips 1 kg pork tenderloin, cubed 1⁄2 cup carrot, julienne cut Philippine Cuisine 3 medium potatoes, cubed 1⁄2 cup red bell pepper, cut into strips 2 medium carrots, cubed 1⁄2 teaspoon cornstarch, mixed in 1⁄2 cup raisins water to a paste and 1 medium red bell pepper, diced 1 medium green bell pepper, diced Fish: 500 ml tomato sauce Use a large frying pan and put enough Favorite Food 100 g pork liver oil to cover the bottom with about 1/4 Compiled by Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi 1 medium onion, chopped inch. 2 garlic cloves, chopped Pan fry the fish in the oil on medium 50 g grated romano cheese heat. If you are using a fillet start with (Parmesan is also good) the flesh side down. You may need to Marinade score the skin of a whole fish in order Filipino Menudo to allow it to cook through. 2 bay leaves Once the fish is fully cooked set aside 1 cup Sprite (Yes, Sprite.) some of the cooking oil and arrange 4 tablespoons soy sauce the fish on a serving plate. 2 tablespoons lemon juice Sauce: 1 lemon, zest of, only Stir the water, vinegar, soy sauce, ground black pepper sugar, salt and pepper/pepper corns together in a mixing bowl. DIRECTIONS The mixture should have a strong flavor of balanced sweet, sour, and Combine all marinade ingredients. salty. Add additional sugar, vinegar Divide the marinade in halves. Save and/or soy sauce until you achieve this half. Add pork cubes on the other half balance. Then set aside. with the bay leaf and marinate for at Saute garlic in the reserved oil in a least 30 minutes. wok on medium-high heat until golden. Remove pork from the marinade, drip Add onion and saute until it is also dry. golden. Sauté garlic and onion, add pork and Add ginger and saute until flavors the unused half of the marinade and blend. bay leaf, simmer uncovered, reduce Add carrots, stir briefly then add liquid the liquid to half. mixture. Add fresh pork liver if you prefer the Mix sauce until flavors blend nicely. fresh ingredient, cover and cook. Simmer approximately 1 minute. Add tomato sauce, liver paste (if this is Taste again and re-balance the flavors. what you're using), carrots, potatoes Add bell pepper and corn starch and raisins, simmer stirring mixture and stir together. Simmer until reduced to about a cup. BUSINESS HOURS occasionally. Add peppers and adjust the seasoning. Ladle the sauce over the fish and Mon. Tue. Wed. 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Add the grated cheese, let it melt, stir serve. Thu. Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and distribute evenly. Serve hot. Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday Closed Picnic Ham w/bone GINISANG UPO Beef ESCABECHE (Fish in Pork loin Blade steak sweet sour sauce) (Sauteed gourd) Approximately 49 50 15 lbs . lb . lb 59 6 2 . lb Boneless Pork shoulder $4.29 lb Home smoked meat 3 Fresh Pork Leg Special Half or Whole pork 50 Cut & Wrapped . 50 2 lb 11. lb Ground Beef 39 lb 2. Regular smoked bacon 49 Ingredients . lb 2 tbsp vegetable oil Fresh Pork Belly 5 99 INGREDIENTS 100 g lean ground pork 4 cloves garlic, minced Over 20 lbs 5.39 lb . lb 19 6 1 pc small onion, medium diced . lb Ground Pork 2 pcs tomato, medium diced 4 Pork Shoulder Special 2.79/lb 1 medium salmon fillet 1/2 kg diced upo (gourd) Chops oil, for pan frying 1 cup water $3.85 lb 2 cups water 1 sachet 8G MAGGI MAGIC 1⁄4 teaspoon salt SARAP®  Frozen pork blood DIRECTIONS  Fresh liver l 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1. Heat vegetable oil in a pan. Add  Pork skin ia c 3 tablespoons vinegar ground pork and sauté until light e p 2 tablespoons sugar golden brown. Goat S BBQ Rib Steak $15.99 / lb 1 tablespoon peppercorns or 1 2. Add garlic, onion and tomato and Available Wing Steak $12.99 / lb teaspoon ground pepper cook for 2 minutes. Add upo and cook on order for 2 minutes. 2 tablespoons cooking oil 3. Pour water and simmer for 5 83 Covey Hill, Hemmingford QC J0L 1H0 (reserved from frying the fish) minutes. Season with MAGGI MAGIC Tel.: (450) 247-2130 or (450) 247-3561 4 garlic cloves, minced SARAP®. Transfer into a servings 1⁄4 cup sweet onion plate and serve.

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Warm-hearted Bicolanos and Bicolanas invite people to their tents to MMTV Global crew pose for souvenir from left: Jackie Sebellita with share their delicious food for the fiesta during the Philippine Samia, Robin & Cristy Hunter, Jovy Narvas, Jamielyn and Edward Independence Day celebration, June 25, 2016. Ujvary, Zenaida Kharroubi, and Tenne Rose Dayandante.

Members of Panday Tinig Choral Ensemble pose with friends and Panday Tinig Choral Ensemble in their beautiful and colorful costumes, family during the Pista sa Nayon. They even have roasted pig (lechon) after their performance at the Pista sa Nayon, July 17, 2016 for lunch. What a sumptuous fiesta!

Annabelle Alloso, (center) a Gilmore College alumni introduced her son Desiree Sato Fernando with her son, Klyde Bryant Fernando who to her former French teacher, Zenaida Kharroubi, during the Philippine arrived here in Montreal last May 5, 2016. Welcome to Montreal, Independence Day celebration, June 25, 2016 at MacKenzie King Park. Canada. Desiree is a former Gilmore College student in French. He just arrived on June 5, 2016. Best wishes and welcome.

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www.filipinostar.org 12 July 2016 The North American Filipino Star SUUL celebrates its 43rd Stars gather for Vibrant Brampton Sarabjit Cheema, Fateh Doe, Sabrina, anniversary August 20 Avengers, Shiamak dance troupe SUUL is the acronym of the in the islands of Luzon, Visayas and BRAMPTON, ON: The non- profit International Kathak star Ishane Sathe, Fraternal Order of the Sigma Upsilon Mindanao including CAR Regions in group Arts and Culture Initiative of will showcase this classic Indian style Upsilon Lambda International Service Asia, Europe and North America. South Asian (ACISA) is bringing its first made famous in many Bollywood films Fraternity and Sorority whose motto:” The gala anniversary ever event – Vibrant Brampton – to by the likes of Madhuri Dixit and Rekha. We are seekers of Oneness Unity” was celebration will be held on Saturday, Garden Square, The Rose Theatre Featuring young talents of the future, founded on August 16, 1973 in the August 20, 2016 at Ruby Foo’s Hotel, Brampton on July 23. The event Rasika Jog’s Akhil Music Academy heart of Central Mindanao University 7655 Decarie Boulevard in Montreal. includes an exciting lineup of artistes students will present a couple of that will appeal to all – young and the classical music compositions. young-at-heart. From upcoming local stars to well-known names in the The event also includes performances entertainment industry, downtown by Shiamak Davar Dance Troupe; Brampton is all set to party. Panwar Music and Dance—Indian Classical-Kathak; Prima Group— Event headliner, internationally Tollywood/Tamil Dancing; Taekowndo renowned singer and actor Sarabjit demonstration; Natya Tapasya Dance Cheema will bring his brand of Punjabi Academy; Sukanya Nrittanga – Bhangra music. He is known for his Bangladeshi dance troupe; Nritya Kala Boliyan and Gidha beats. His smash hit Mandir; Extreme Bhangra and more. Punjabi song Rangla Punjab from his album Mela Vekhdiye Mutiyare was With support from the City of Brampton, released in 1996. His hits are billo teri Vibrant Brampton, a free event, aims tor vekh ke, Dhol Vajda, Rang rara riri to promote cross-cultural rara, Bhangra, Nacho-Nacho, Khatta understanding with the hope of bringing

Souvenir photo of previous anniversary held at Ruby Rouge.

(CMU), in Musuan, Bukidnon, The keynote speaker is Mrs. Amy Philippines by 52 freshmen students Manon-og who will share her wealth of but only 16 young gentlemen hurdled knowledge and inspirational ideas that and survived the initiation considered will encourage and motivate the newly the founding patriarchs of this fraternity, elected officers of the organization namely, Sir Knights Marfori Agus, including the members, their friends Eugene Agus, Ephraim Abonitalia, and guests. This year’s theme is: Bonifacio Calfoforo, Vicente “GIVING SEEDS OF MAGNANIMITY Acedillo, Jose Acera, Jr., Peter TO HUMANITY IS AN INFINITE Banatao, Benecio Maligon, Jr., Allan LEGACY TO ETERNITY...NON OMNIS Dampal, George Acapulco, Ricardo MORIAR”. Martinez, Romeo Mondigo, Dioscoro Part one of the celebration will Ratunil, Jr., William Viado, Antonio be cocktails starting at 6:30 p.m. Part Casalmir, and Lyle Aledo. Two will be the gala dinner at 7:30 p.m. This organization has evolved followed by the program and dancing. into a solidarity of Knights and Ulphans It is hoped to make the evening Doria, Chandigarh Shehar di kudi, who hold common interests in an enjoyable one which will be full of Boliyan. Cheema also has two religious a diverse community together in academics, stimulation of scholarship, music, Oriental and Jewish food, albums and 12 studio albums. celebration of life, culture, art and services to humanity, brotherhood, ecstatic laughter and lively party tradition. Dance to the beats of sisterhood and fellowship. SUUL, its chatter. Much Music artiste Fateh Doe, a local Bollywood or sway to the diverse music brief name, is a non-profit organization To all our SUUL brethren Bramptonian will be showcasing his from India or get a taste of the mouth- that is duly registered at the Securities around the world, may it be known that talent in combining Punjabi and rap watering cuisine from South Asia or buy & Exchange Commission, Sec. the Knights and Ulphans of Montreal, music. Fateh has been featured in a souvenir, it will be a day to remember. No.CN200766289. QC, Canada, support the International many tracks with Dr Zeus. He has also Sigma Upsilon fraternity Supreme Council headed by Sir Knight sung the song "Lovely" from 2014 Free parking in available at the Rose brothers are called “Knights” - Lyle Aledo, SUUL Supreme Knight Bollywood film Happy New Year. In Theatre, Brampton City Hall and defenders of human rights and lovers International. Long Live Sigma Upsilon August 2015, he released his debut Brampton City Hall West Tower. of peace and order, Upsilon Lambda Upsilon Lambda International solo single ‘Naiyo Jaan De’. Fateh Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, sisters are called “Ulphans” - holders Fraternity and Sorority, Mabuhay ang received four nominations for Instagram and Snapchat of the brilliant of the of the organization. matatag na kapatiran ng Sigma Upsilon ‘Breakthrough Act’, ‘Best North @VibrantAcisa. Visit Their main objectives are to promote Upsilon Lambda Knights and Ulphans American Act’, and ‘Best Urban Asian www.vibrantfestcanada.com for more wellness, unity, brotherhood, sa buong mundo. May the flames of Act’ at 2015 Brit Asia Music Awards. information. sisterhood, fellowship and service to all SUUL keep burning with pride and Some of the other artistes performing races regardless of their religious admiration . at the event include: About ACISA: A non-profit organization affiliation synonymous to the To all our Brothers and Sisters around promoting cross cultural understanding “Bayanihan” (community spirit of the globe - “In unity we stand, divided Parag Ray and Nadeem Ali and the with the aim to bringing a diverse helping one another) or expression of we fall.” Avengers, a high-energy group community together in celebration of “Damayan” (expression of sympathy). By MOC Supreme Knight bringing the best of taal and sargam. life, culture, art and tradition. Our Knights and Ulphans have continued to W. B. Gomez Nadeem Ali is a well-known composer purpose it to promote the diversity of practice their values such as and singer from Pakistan who South Asian art forms, break cultural sponsoring scholarships, helping Advertise in the North established Avengers band in 2000 to barriers, imbibe the evolving cultural anyone in need particularly those who American Filipino Star and meet the rising need of new immigrant values of Canada and communicate are victims of natural disasters to MMTV Global South Asian community in Canada, for and share the philosophy of diversity. alleviate their sufferings. Some Call 514-485-7861 their traditional music and songs. “A pessimist is one who members had passed away but their Watch MMTV Global Parag Ray is a classically trained and makes difficulties of his legacy still lives on NON OMNIS accredited vocalist from Kolkata, India. opportunities and an optimist MORIAR”. Since 1973, Sigma Upsilon, on mmtv.ca Parag launched her first album in any time from your laptop, is one who makes Upsilon lambda mission still prevails. Kolkata in 2010 and her second album opportunities of his Membership has spread to various desktop, cell phone. in Sufiyana music, is currently in post- difficulties.” Philipine schools, universities, colleges production for this year 2015. Harry S. Truman July 2016 The North American Filipino Star 13 said, “I would like to extend my best The Filipino Association of Montreal wishes to Filipino Montrealers as the and Suburbs (FAMAS) continued the Republic of the Philippines celebrates yearly tradition of celebrating the Social its 118th Anniversary. These Pista Sa Nayon last July 17, 2016 at members of the community are well- Mckenzie King Park, Montreal. This Tidbits integrated into Montreal life and event was well publicized and well contribute to our cultural, economic organized. This time too, the Fely Rosales Carino and artistic scene.” CCFAQ President weather was in full cooperation. Mr. Gerry Danzil welcomed everyone. Filipinos and their guests enjoyed the I need to include something I decorated booths around the missed in my past column - Mr. Benny Mckenzie quadrangle. More Bote received a meritorious award associations were in attendance. from SWIS chairman Roger Ajero Those who didn’t bring their potluck during the SWIS Independence party Even SWIS members led by chairman the Council of Canadian Filipino last June 3, 2016. Congratulations Roger Ajero were quite impressed by June is a month of Association of Quebec (CCFAQ). This Benny ! the sights and noise generated by community association celebrations. association was founded by Mr. The Living Waters folk dancers, the traditional games, First to submit a report of their James De La Paz, a well-known International Fellowship Family Camp and the Fil-Can singing preliminary activities was the Federation of beloved figure in the Filipino Montreal 2016 was held July 2-3, 2016 at 1950 contests. It was a real fiesta where Filipino Canadian Associations of local leaders’ circle. At the present Montreal Road, Cornwall, Ontario. one can find food in every booth! No Quebec (FFCAQ) President Mr. time, Mr. Gerry Danzil is the This time around the church retreat potluck? No worries! Simply visit any Edgrado Tupas and Internal VP Mrs. president. was held at a hotel and enjoyed by of the Filipino restaurants (they put Minda Mazzone. Top on their agenda A parade around the Cote- all! For those interested, look at up their own tents) and enjoy was the induction of the 2016–2018 des-Neiges borough started the Facebook to see the various activities. Filipino cuisine, especially the well FFCAQ Board of Directors. The celebration. Grand Marshall was MP The group, led by Pastor Rene sought-after barbecue on a stick! Inducting Officer was Honorable for Mount Royal, Honorable Anthony Saquing, kept with them this spiritual Tremendously popular, you could see Petronila P. Garcia, the Philippine Housefather. He was followed by the reminder: “Leave a spiritual legacy in the lineup ten people deep waiting Ambassador to Canada. This was Black Watch School of Pipes and your family, or you leave no legacy at for their turn to be served. Event held at 6767 Community Center, Cote Drums. There were nicely decorated all.” chairman Mr. Ernel Librario, and with de Neiges, Montreal P.Q. The floats representing the following: A grand celebration for the the enormous help from President ambassador had an important Pamanda ng Luzviminda Dance Gift of Life was held last June 10, Cora Aberin and Vice President message regarding the Philippine Company of Montreal, Munting 2016 at the Diamond Hall, Holiday Svetlana Suarez, didn’t leave any elections. “Economic prosperity is Mutya ng Pilipinas-Montreal2014, Inn, Montreal Airport. That evening stone unturned when it came to the expected,” she said. She also advised Munting Mutya ng Pilipinas- included the birthday celebrations of program. And kudos goes to three the inductees to diligently perform Montreal2016, Famas Miss Teen and Pierre Candalaft, Nida Quirapas and very able and exciting Emcees of the their duties. Included in the program her Court, Miss Gay Montreal, Mark-Anthony Quirapas. In other day: Mr. Freddie Espinosa, Ms. was the awarding of membership United Pilipino Seniors, Circle of words, it was, in the words of the Svetlana Suarez and Mr. Ed Vasquez. certificates to the following 2016- Friendly Filipinos of Montreal, party’s vivacious emcee Cynthia 2017 member associations: Aklan Pangasinan Association of Quebec, Purray Pacheco, “A milestone The program started with a zumba Association of Montreal, Canadian Sea-Farers, and Ahmon Institute de celebration of life’s thanksgiving for session followed by the parade of Association of Filipino Seniors of Montreal. many years of fulfillment.” At this colors with Mr. Dick Dahiroc, Mr. Claro Quebec, Canadian Association of Some of the participating folk juncture, Cynthia presented the Bermudez, and Mr. Flor Rillo as flag People Helping People from the dancers who joined the parade were celebrants to Mrs. Natalie Pelausa bearers. They were followed by the Philippines, Filipino Canadian Sports from Chile, Russia, Iran, Mexico and who delivered her blessings with a 2015-2017 Executive Board: Mrs. Council of Quebec, Montreal Marquis Bangladesh. touching prayer. Following Mrs. Cora Aberin (President), Mr. Cesar Basketball Club, Quebec Council on The day was dotted with Pelausa was TMR MP Anthony Manuel (VP Internal), Ms. Svetlana Philippines Canada Business & Trade, entertainment numbers provided by Housefather who offered the Suarez (VP External), Ms. Kathleen and the United Pilipino Seniors of the Fil-Can Coaches with Joy Mesha, traditional toast. Rebugio (Secretary), Mimi Gasapo Quebec Mark Simbulan, Mishael Tea de la This birthday bash had (Treasurer), Ernel Lebario (Auditor), The FFCAQ 2016-2018 Board Cruz, Ross Etinozo and Christine Toca entertainment numbers and the Aristia Elumbaring (Accountant), of Directors Inducted were: Edgardo as members. Song and dance was audience had a worthwhile time Lourdes Fabia-Mariano (Public Tupaz (President & Chairman of the performed by Famas Miss Teen watching. To begin with, the Relations Officer), Babylyn Gonowon Board), Luzviminda Ogerio-Mazzone Tamara Rade-Gonde and friends. Salinggawi Dance Troup performed (Education Minister), Ray Balansi (Vice-President , Internal Affairs & Other dances were provided by several Philippine folk dances. Their (Youth and Sports Director), Lily Vice Chairman of the Board), Visaya Women’s Group of Montreal costumes, their grace, their smiles Vasquez-Ramos (Membership Zenaida Manaog (Secretary), and Seniors in Motion. elicited raves from everyone. Then Director), Ruben Matienzo (Outreach Josefina Faustino (Assistant As usual, there were booths the following singers interpreted their Director), and Mercy Umipig Sia Secretary), Shinly Gattoc occupied by different Filipino songs the way the original artistic (Special Projects Director). And (Treasurer), Haydee Trinidad associations and various businesses. singers did: Remelyn Remigio’s “All of congratulations to the Hermano (Assistant Treasurer), Ella Reyes Not to be missed were a row of Me”, Nerriza Kaye Mentes’ “At Last”, Mayor Harry Seedihal & Hermana (Auditor), Cristy Hunter Filipino-owned restaurants that and Angie Penollar’s “The Greatest Mayor Evelyn Calusa, Hermano (Director of Communications), provided breakfast-lunch-supper Love of All”. Heather Mondoux Mayor Pepito Carbon &Hermana Alfonso Abdon (Director of Education menus! Pork BBQ and Halo Halo choreographed and performed a Belly Mayor Norma Carbon, and lastly, & Leadership), Warlie topped the crowds choices. Dance, while Nida and her friends Hemano Mayor Nestor Chantengco Basbacio (Director of Human Rights), More importantly, before Lisa, Ruby, Cora, Espie, Glenda , and Hermana Mayor Amelia P. Nenita Licyayo (Director of Philippine lunch, city dignitaries arrived to grace Jeanet, Imelda, and Leah performed Chantengco. Studies & Library), our Independence celebrations. Mr. a beautiful medley of hip-hop, Lorenza Tolentino (Director of James de la Paz (CCFAQ Founder) zumba, Hawaiian, and rhumba all A shout out also goes to the following Seniors), Edwina Cedilla (Director of introduced the following: Mr. merged into one. That was a sight ! first-time performers: Raz D. Torrado Social Services & Philippine Anthony Housefather (MP,TMR), Mr. A wonderful highlight of the party (Ms.Philippines 3rd Runnerup, Miss Relief), Arwin Allana (Director of Marvin Rotrand (Snowdon City was the arrival of none other than the Congeniality), Axl Hernandez (Ms. Sports), Remedios Monteagudo Councilor), Mr. David Lamett (MP Philippine Ambassador to Canada, Venezuela 2nd Runnerup, Miss (Director of Trade & Lasalle), Mr. Pierre Arcand (Minister Hon. Petronila Garcia. She conveyed Popularity), Jerrievel Mark (Ms. Brazil Commerce), Ellison James Pila of Energy and Natural Resources), her delightful greetings to the 1st Runnerup Miss Charity, Miss (Director of Youth). Mrs. Helen David (Deputee, celebrants and some good news Photogenic, Best in Talent Tie) and Filipinos of Montreal gathered Outremont), Mr. Russell Copeman about our country, the Philippines. 1st Ewver Miss Gay Montreal 2016 in droves to McKenzie King Park on (Mayor, Cote-des-Neiges-Notre Nida, Pierre and Mark - thanks for a Joseph Dadua with Adiva Blow June 25, 2016. This day we Dame), Mr. Eric Tamayo (Philippine memorable and an enjoyable Powers. Well Done FAMAS !
celebrated the 118th Anniversary of Consul), and Mr. Denis Coderre evening. the Philippine Independence. This (Montreal Mayor). celebration is always sponsored by In his speech, Mayor Coderre July 2016 14 The North American Filipino Star

The accidental phenomenon Anne Curtis trains with Scout named Maine Mendoza Rangers

Actress Anne Curtis joined the people she met in training. She urged Scout Rangers in their activities over “Buy Bust” co-star Brandon Vera to the weekend as part of her preparation join the next session. for “Buy Bust,” her first action film. “Running whilst carrying an According to the Philippine extra 12 kgs. on your body is so Army’s official site, the Scout Rangers, painful but they keep the morale high popularly known as “Musangs,” is with the running cadence. Masarap na among the country’s elite military masakit. Sobrang sakit. Salamat po units. ulit sa lahat ng babae at lalaki na On Instagram, the actress posted a kasabay ko sa training kanina,” she photo of herself standing in front of the said. Scout Ranger Training School arc. Anne previously expressed “Hindi po biro ang ginagawa desire to do her own stunts for the film. ng ating Scout Rangers. Napakahirap. She has been doubling her efforts to Saludo po ako sa inyong lahat. prepare for it. Stamina and Skill. Stalk like a “Buy Bust” will be directed by Panther,” she wrote. Erik Matti. No other details about the Anne also posted a 15-second movie have been revealed as of this video of her run with the Scout writing.
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Chip off the old block “No, she won’t, mahiyain a couple of years ago. So far, she siya,” the mayor said. “Pero she has said, 1,000 people have been her own style. She’s a good girl.” relocated. But she wants to do more, so much more. Performance level “I want to help solve As for Cristina, she will be problems,” she said. “I want to give running the show, so to speak, as sustainable livelihood to the people, mayor. She’s more than confident of rebuild the city even more. May delivering on the job having had ‘holistic’ plan tayo dyan.” “practice” for nine years as These also include planting councilor. Her husband, Alfred more trees, reviving and fortifying Romualdez, the former mayor from mangroves, an improved disaster- whom she took over the reins, will preparedness plan, trainings for key be right beside her though as persons in case another calamity private citizen, of course. comes, launching a text message “I’m excited with my new program which will inform people of job,” she said. “Being mayor means possible weather disturbances days you are more in touch with the even before they happen, and people kasi executive ang trabaho enjoining all sectors in nation- meaning you can implement right building, including the LGBT.

Tacloban Mayor Cristina Gonzales-Romualdez Former singer-actress now ouido, ’yung pag-play niya ng guitar Tacloban Mayor Cristina Gonzales- at piano. She also writes music. Romualdez may have won the Minsan nagigising yan tapos may elections but she still has a “rival” in song na siyang naisip.” the hearts of Taclobanons: Her The public servant believes daughter Sofia. music runs in Sofia’s veins. After all, At the Sangyaw Festival a Cristina’s father was a musician and few days back, Bulletin Cristina herself recorded a hit single Entertainment heard Sofia sing live in the ’80s, remember? for the first time and before a big Anyway, the mother added audience at that. Indeed, here’s one she’s neither preventing nor budding talent not merely riding on pushing the daughter to enter show her famous last name. She did business. several numbers but the ones that “She wants to be in music, got people raving were her versions she doesn’t use the word ‘show of Adele’s “Someone Like You” and business,’” Cristina clarified. “She an alt-op work on Britney Spears’ has a computer and I think she’s “Toxic.” She even accompanied working on her album. She posts herself in the guitar. Sofia has style videos on YouTube. Sofia has fans Sofia Romualdez of her own. especially here in Tacloban. Ayoko away.” “We haven’t totally healed “Her passion is music,” siyang pakialaman, only to support She wants to help the rest of from Yolanda but the important thing Cristina said in an interview right her.” the 16,000 displaced families who is we continue moving forward.”
after her oath-taking. “Baby pa lang Has Sofia ever talked about are still homeless after super siya, kumakanta na yan. It’s all joining talent searches on TV? typhoon “Yolanda” struck the region

Rhian Ramos is spreading her wings talaga ‘yung show at dun makikita the series was based on added agad na going towards sexiness siya pressure to her as an actress. talaga. Kailangan siya kasi part siya ng “Very intimidating siya for me kwento. It’s also needed para kasi alam ko naman na hindi ako si maramdaman talaga ‘yung intimacy Vilma Santos. I know those are shoes ng mga characters at saka ‘yung I can never fill, I have to play the role chemistry and trust nila sa isa’t-isa,” my own way,” admitted Rhian. opined Rhian. The actress hopes that She has been preparing Kapuso viewers will appreciate her mentally and physically for her love own interpretation of her role. scenes with both Rafael and Kiko. Show director Ricky Davao Since her recent trip to praised her acting during the press Europe, Rhian has gotten into running conference. to stay fit. “Ang galing niya rito. Ang “Lahat challenging,” puso niya rito hindi sinungaling, bukas expressed Rhian of her show. “Iba siya na bukas and totoong-totoo sa mga para sa akin kasi may pagka-sexy nga performances so far sa mga seven ‘yung role. Challenge na ‘yun para sa days na ginawa namin. I’m so amazed Rhian Ramos akin. Feeling ko ‘yung buong cast na and I think kakaibang drama ng ito nag-da- diet. Pangalawa siyempre ‘Sinungaling Mong Puso’ ang ibibigay 25-year old awarded actress show as sexy. She will have two ‘yung kwento kasi medyo nagkaroon niya rito,” remarked Ricky. Rhian Ramos was launched as FHM leading men in the soap, Rafael naman ako ng experience na in-love Managed by the GMA Drama cover girl recently. Rosell, whop lays her character’s na sa isang tao pero pwede pa palang group, also in the cast of “Sinungaling Today, her latest afternoon womanizing husband, and Kiko ma-in- love ulit. Mahirap pumili kung Mong Puso” are Michael de Mesa, soap, “Sinungaling Mong Puso” will Estrada, a young man her character ano ba talaga ‘yung dapat. So ‘yun Glydel Mercado, Cheska Diaz Sherilyn start airing on GMA-7. will fall in love with. ang magiging struggle ko sa show.” Reyes, Stephanie Sol, Gee Canlas, JC No doubt, she is busy. “First episode pa lang Knowing that it was Vilma Tiuseco and Gab de Leon.
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Pia Wurtzbach meets J Lo performs in Michael President Duterte Cinco creation

Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach meets President Rodrigo Duterte. Reigning Miss Universe Pia on social media. Alonzo Wurtzbach paid a courtesy call New Tourism Secretary Wanda on President Rodrigo Duterte at Teo, who joined the meeting, has been Malacañang on Monday. supportive of the plan to host the The 26-year-old beauty queen coronation night in the country. The arrived in Manila on Saturday July 16 president, for his part, has "approved" hoping to discuss with the newly- the proposal in principle, Teo said. elected president, the possibility of In an exclusive interview with

holding the next Miss Universe Grand the STAR, Teo said hosting the Coronation Night in the Philippines. pageant would boost the tourism "Fingers crossed! Hoping for industry of the Philippines. the best! Please, Lord!", Pia tweeted “We will be broadcasted all (July 15, 2016) over the world; we expect more tourists Wearing a jumpsuit in hue of pink, the to come to the Philippines and that’s video showed the two have an the benefit that we will get," she said in exchange in a local language. a text message.

glass cape made by the Dubai-based Jennifer Lopez was again Filipino designer. spotted wearing a Michael Cinco gown during her performance on The The spectacular cape is part of Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Cinco’s The Impalpable Dream of on Tuesday. Sainte Chapelle Collection Spring- JLo sang her new single Summer 2016. Love Make The World Go Round with The hand painted features Lin-Manuel Miranda. The song was 10,000 colorful Swarovski crystals on written for the victims of the Pulse hand-made silk embroidery. Cinco Wurtzbach is a native of Cagayan de It was in 1994 when the nightclub shooting in Orlando, said that it took six months to Oro making Visayan her first language. country last hosted the prestigious Florida. complete the creation.
After the meeting, Wurtzbach pageant.
The popstar wore a 20-foot shared a snap of her and the president hand painted crystallized stained

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The inimitable style of Luis Manzano These days, weekends are kulit ko; may humor ‘yung approach threatened when he deems himself never the same without seeing Luis ko. That’s why, sometimes I don’t not fit for the project. does hosting chores for ASAP, Family want to change my style because my “I believe we have a different Feud and The Voice Kids Philippines. being makulit is what they want for a forte and that’s one reason why I don’t As if that’s not enough, Luis will be certain show so it might not work if I host beauty pageants even if I have seen even on weekdays starting shift to being serious.” received offers countless times to host tomorrow, July 18, for the new season Luis shares that he has easily like Binibini because it’s not my of Minute To Win It. learned the ABCs of hosting by specialty. It’s tough to host beauty Seeing a lot of the audience’s watching his dad Edu Manzano’s pageants; I’ll be bashed the very next smiling faces from the stage all the hilarious approach to such game day. I would say something I think more inspires Luis to do better every shows as Pilipinas, Game Ka Na Ba?, appropriate but some people might single day. “Ibang klaseng sense of Who Wants to be a Millionaire and 1 find it inappropriate for that kind of achievement and fulfillment to know vs. 100. event so iniiwasan ko na. that your audience is happy, your “I am a big fan of my dad’s “Like in Q&A, baka magtuloy- client is happy and your team is hosting (skills). I watched how he tuloy ako o di kaya basta hawak ko happy from the start ‘til the end of the works his magic on stage. That’s why yung mic magbato ako ng punchline. show especially when people tell you, I’m very fortunate that I don’t need to At jackpot ako the next day with the ‘Uy, napatawa mo kami sa (Family) look for different hosts in order for me headline, ‘Luis Manzano ‘di Feud’ or ‘Ay, ang kulit mo sa The to learn. All I have to do is watch my gentleman; bastos.’ So why would I Voice.’ So para sa kin, it’s the best dad and I’ll be more than fine sa mga put myself in that predicament? That’s part of my job.” natutunan ko sa kanya.” the reason why I believe we have our However, Luis knows there What is surprising to learn is own specialty or ability to offer to are times when he has to tone down that, until now, Luis has to deal with people.” the humor in order for the audience to stage fright. Meanwhile, Luis can’t wait to pay attention to what is happening on “Even up to now every single start working for the new season of Luis Manzano stage. He pointed out one particular time that I step on stage with a mic or Minute to Win It which, according to It’s amazing how Luis part of The Voice as an example. lapel, I get nervous. I had to host one him, is the most successful franchise Manzano can handle several ABS- “When we’re doing blind of my friends’ wedding before and to of the Kapamilya network “because CBN shows without getting the auditions, it was okay for me to make think it’s very personal, nanginginig there were a lot of people who audience bored and restless on their kulit to the contestants because I pa ako and I know for a fact that there enjoyed the first season where the seats with his hosting style or, to put it know that was what they were are times that I talk too fast; I stutter contestants were not just celebrities in the vernacular, hindi nakakaumay. expecting from me. But when the ang dami ko pang ginagawang mali but also regular players and there’s You see, he has become a familiar semi-finals started, and same thing kaya nga sinasabi ko nahihiya akong the Kids Edition. And the best part of it face on TV since he started hosting with Pilipinas Got Talent, I became a magpa-workshop kasi alam ko rin ang is we’re using ordinary things for the ASAP in 2003 and became a VJ on bit formal since I knew then that the dami kong mali so I still get nervous game na ang daming gumagawa sa MYX that same year. kids were in a more challenging stage every single time whether it be a mga bahay nila. I even hosted a lot of He, too, hosted such reality (of the contest) and I wanted the simple event or something na pang Christmas parties before and most of shows as Star Circle Quest, Qpids spotlight to be on them. When I was MOA Arena, kinakabahan pa rin ako the games were from Minute kaya and Pinoy Big Brother. His first doing Deal (or No Deal), l was a bit ng sobra.” nakakatuwa.” Kapamilya game show was Panahon more on the serious side also but And unlike other Kapamilya Playing in the show’s pilot Ko ‘To with Billy Crawford. Of course, basically, I would like to think and I talents who accept every hosting episode are Richard Yap, Jericho the more recent ones were Kapamilya hope they get me for that same assignment there is, Luis believes Rosales, Maja Salvador, Coleen Deal or No Deal and Celebrity particular reason what I have to offer every host has his own strength and Garcia, Melai Cantiveros, Eric Nicolas Playtime. when it comes to my style is ‘yung therefore, he has no reason to feel and Kapamilya player Marjan Nassiri. Benjamin Alves denies alleged romantic relationship with Lovi Poe showbiz when I came back was with sitcom “A1 Ko Sa Yo.” me I’m relatively new, if I’m able to Lovi in ‘Guni Guni.’ That was four He is also in the 12th hone it and get better at it, then yeah years ago. Then I worked with her in Cinemalaya Independent Film I’ll do it,” remarked Benjamin. different projects. Every time na Festival entry entitled “Dagsin” by With regards to making it in nagka kasama kami mas naging filmmaker Atom Magadia. Yes Magazine’s Most Beautiful Stars deeper ang relationship namin,” he Benjamin is open to doing 2016 list, he said, “I’m just glad I’m explained, noting they’re quite close. more indie films. here. The other people who were Benjamin and Lovi also “Basta if a script lands on me, selected are my friends. But there are worked in the film “Sana Dati” and the and I’m able to audition for it and they new faces too na nakikilala ko rin, I’m soap opera “Beautiful Strangers.” want me, okay. Ako any opportunity just glad to be part of it again this The latter also appeared in to be able to act you know, especially year.”
Benjamin’s sitcom “A1 Ko Sa Yo” recently. “Bihira kasing magkaroon ng kaibigan na opposite sex na babae eh. So we both understand na rare ‘yun so we don’t want to ruin it,” he added. “I guess it comes with the maturity and territory that you’ve experienced that before. And you can never get the friendship back,” he Benjamin Alves said. “It’s hard. Even I find it rare na ganun yung relationship. I mean Benjamin Alves denied being you’ll never know, you might be good in a romantic relationship with actress friends but bad in relationship. That Lovi Poe. happens all the time and when you At the recent launch of Yes find out na hindi pala kayo Magazine’s Most Beautiful Stars 2016 compatible wala na yung friendship.” issue, he maintained they’re just Benjamin is currently busy good friends. with a new soap opera, apart from the “My very first project in

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he joined the singing contest to MANILA - A rice farmer from pay for home repairs. Touched by Negros Occidental who sang the his story, comedian Vice Ganda Bee Gees' classic "To Love promised Belleza that he would Somebody" is the newest "Tawag pay for the tuition fee of his four ng Tanghalan" champion. younger siblings next year. Noven Belleza from Victorias City, "Para masaya ka at lagi ka lang got an average score of 96 naka-smile kasi iyong ngiti mo ay percent, beating defending naging dahilan para ngumiti din champion Babylyn Mauhay, who ang maraming tao ngayon," Vice got 92.2 percent after singing Ganda told Belleza. Shirley Bassey's "I Who Have As the new defending champion, Nothing." Belleza will return to the "It's It was the third time in as many Showtime" stage on Monday. He days that the title switched will need five straight wins to hands. secure an automatic place in the Belleza, whose family is living off semifinals.
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Even better, many facets of getting elected governor of a major reminds people that America on its charisma, like other human behaviors, province; where celebrities become worst day still has more to offer the can be learned. If you have it, you political candidates and the planet than the rest of the world can become more successful than those candidates themselves become on its best day. who don’t, and, as top positions in celebrities. “He resurrected that muted any public or private organization are US President Barack Obama dormant enviable attribute of scarce and competition is more delivers his speeches with such optimism that is indicative of the cutthroat, a lack of charisma leaves conviction that his audience moves American self,” Evans explains. “That you nowhere. from passive listeners to actively optimism, buried over the past seven There are countless reasons engaged participants. years under the rubble of terror why, for example, one political Charisma rules, and its attacks, vicious partisanship, and candidate beats another in an muscle cannot be underestimated. It demoralizing hurricanes, has been election, or one company vice is one constant in Philippine politics. stirred up as it ushers us towards our Philippine President Rodrigo president gets promoted to the Politicians are now deeply conscious best days, which Obama assures are Duterte’s charisma brought him to presidency over another. All things of its value. How else can one explain ahead of us.” That’s honest-to- the highest office in the land, being equal, the intangible yet forceful the rise in popularity of candidates goodness charisma in action. cursing and all. supremacy of charisma is one factor who sing and dance at rallies; kiss Locally, there is the much- that spells distinction. It is not, babies at campaign sorties; shake the talked-about Duterte charisma — When you capture the however, a foolproof building block for hands of fish vendors in busy public cursing and all. During the last popular imagination and inspire success, since charisma alone will not markets during provincial excursions; national election, he created a loyalty, you are gifted with an transform an uninformed, unintelligent or appear as part of the cast of a relentless upsurge of support that extraordinary quality called charisma. person into a Nelson Mandela or popular sitcom or widely followed brought him to the highest office in the You have an admirable talent or Oprah Winfrey. However, a healthy soap opera? It has been proven that land. His charisma comes from a compelling allure distinctly marked as dose of personal passion, self- charismatic leaders can harvest cocktail of words and actions — “charismatic.” confidence, insight, vision, ambition abundant returns, like enhanced simple, no-nonsense, straightforward Charisma is more than sex and dynamism can enhance and rapport with people who generally like — endearing elements that allowed appeal that captivates, as in the case multiply the effectiveness of every to be identified with victors or who him to get an excellent trust rating of of Piolo Pascual or Jessy Mendiola. Its person who wants to run for public gravitate towards champions, thinking 91 percent one week after assuming influence upon others is more than office. that their energy and motivating the presidency. charm, but a powerful force that can We live in a celebrity-driven power can radiate in their direction. Charisma brings self- bring victory and recognition. society, where Kris Aquino, Anne A case in point is US confidence to a higher level. The more Viewed on the spiritual plane, Curtis, Sarah Geronimo, John Lloyd President Barack Obama. No matter people like you, the more they will charisma is communicating through Cruz, Maine Mendoza and Alden what his critics say, he delivers his admire you and share good things your core, set ablaze by a higher Richards get to endorse multiple speeches with such unmatched about you to others. The power of being, a trait that enables a leader to brands simultaneously because of conviction that his audience instantly positive word of mouth is surely a touch the hearts and minds of people. their unique power to pull in needed moves from passive listeners to booster for self-respect. Charismatic Some people are born with it, and it shares and sales; where a boxing actively engaged participants leaders share personality traits and comes out naturally. 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Gilmore College International The knowledge and skills I have provides immigrants the tools learned at Gilmore College gave for a successfull career me the edge to work in the change. The training and the health care field where one skills that I learned gave me needs to show willingness to the confidence to work as a render service to the sick and nurses’ aide. the elderly. Adele Lascano (October Ethel Tugna (March 2011) 2009) PROGRAMS

Gilmore College gave me the • PAB/PSW Nursing Aide opportunity to start a new career. I got a job easily • Early Childhood Education Assistant because I learned new things 7159 ch. Côte des Neiges from the course which focused Montreal, QC H3R 2M2 on how to care for the elderly • Office Systems Technology Tel.: 514-485-7861 and the sick. I’m proud to be part of Gilmore College - Secretarial Fax: 514-485-3076 International Medical/Legal/Executive www.gilmorecollege.com Giselle Arellano (October 2011) E-mail: - Accounting Technician [email protected] COURSES & SEMINARS • Second languages - English - French - - Filipino (Tagalog) - Mandarin - Spanish • Computer Training - Microsoft Office - Sage Premium • Accounting & Bookkeeping • Keyboarding • Seminars - How to start & manage your own business - Writers helping

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