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By W. G. Quiambao Auditor - Edwin Rosete, Accountant - ouRomeotD. Rfemigoio rthe FAMAS presidLlao eCynthianBautiscta, Specy ial Projects outgoing external vice president, and - Michael Castro Supan, Education, Cesar Manuel, whose current Special & Cultural Affairs - Raquel M. presidency is still a bone of contention, Trinidad, Sports & Youth - Ismael are battling it out for FAMAS leadership Calaunan, PRO - Francisco Bernabe on Aug. 4. Remigio, who served as Jr., Outreach Coordinator - Alona vice president twice, was a former Amano, Membership - Glenda Lasaten policeman in the Philippines. He ANG SAMAHANG MAKA- served as a member of the presidential BAYAN President - Cesar Manuel, Vice security group in Malacanang during President (external) - Ramon Vicente, the time of Cory Aquino and Joseph Vice president (internal) - Svetlana Estrada. Manuel has a BSE degree Suarez, Secretary - Mark Alvin (social science). Simbulan, Treasurer - Mimi Gasapo, Manuel’s first bid for the Auditor - Aristia Elumbering, presidency was in 2011. Although he Accountant - Pia Dulce Bautista, won by 69 votes over Au Osdon, he Special Projects - Wilfredo Capistrano, failed to be the president due to the Education Social & Cultural Affairs - Cesar Manuel Romeo D. Remigio implementation of 150-deduction from ballots were brought to the apartment potential candidates as of July 13: Lorna Litan, Sports & Youth - Bryan his total votes. In 2017, he was of Parado, many were left in disbelief TEAM MALAYA President – Romeo D. Perona, PRO - Alfredo Erguiza, embroiled in another bitter controversy when they saw on Facebook that Remigio, Vice President (external) - Outreach Coordinator - Aquilino when the COMELEC chairman, Julie Manuel emerged as the winner. A Joseph V. Gonzales, Vice President Aberin, Membership - Enrico Esplana Parado, announced the morning after lawsuit was filed and the verdict is (internal) - Mercy Myrlin S. Umipig, INDEPENDENT TEAM PRO the election that Dante Tabamo won. expected to be released next month. Secretary – Leah Baldemovar, Norberto DJ Yuwic Mandin Jr. - But a few hours after the boxes of The following is the list of Treasurer - Lorenza Elsa J. Penullar, See Page 6 FAMAS

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It the border used by illegal migrants, elections for the new executive board People's Party of Canada Leader is also considered to be a fund raising notably Roxham Road, which connects that will run this association. Different Maxime Bernier speaks in Toronto on issues have been featured everytime an scheme - the more popular the New York State and Quebec, the party June 21, 2019. CHRIS YOUNG/THE election is to be held. But time flies, and candidates, the more people vote, and leader announced at a campaign event CANADIAN PRESS/FILE it seems that good intentions are not more money comes into the treasury. Wednesday evening. crowd that filled approximately 900 enough to fulfill a mandate successfully. Perhaps, this is a good point but it is “Build a fence. Build a fence,” seats. “I don’t care a bit about There are many factors that come into likely to be the cause of anomalies. It chanted one supporter, Michael people’s race or skin colour. I have play such as qualifications of the officers happened in the past that candidates Cieslinski, a child and youth support said many times that racist and bigots elected, and their willingness to do their pay for the voters’ memberships in order worker who was streaming the speech are not welcome in our party…. The share of the workload. After all these to win. Will it not be better to change this to his YouTube channel. journalists who don’t want to years, FAMAS is considered to be the practice in order to have a more open When asked in an interview recognize this and keep coming back oldest, biggest, and the most important and honest elections of the right people after his speech who would pay for the with questions of bigotry can just take to run this association? After all, FAMAS association of Filipino Canadians. fence, Bernier emphasized that the a hike.” has become representative of the Without naming all the things that fencing would just be for problem As Bernier finds his footing in Filipino Canadian community in transpired in the past, it is perhaps better spots. “It’s not a wall. It’s a fence. the federal election, planned for Montreal, regardless of whether one is a to look at what is the present, and what There’s no cost for that…. It’s a October, his statements helped clarify will be the future. member or not. Perhaps, other fund raising schemes can be organized but it question of declaring our sovereignty.” the question of how nationalist his Needless to say, people who Bernier also said in his speech campaign will become. Since put their names for election to be an is more important to gain the confidence that he will reduce the total intake of founding the People’s Party of Canada elected member of the board implies and trust of everyone if people can vote immigrants and refugees to between last September he has defined himself that they are willing to volunteer and freely. 100,000 and 150,000 annually, as a libertarian who promises freedom serve the community. This by itself is a As everyone knows, there are depending on economic of speech, freedom of trade between noble objective. But it is not a guarantee always things to be improved, nothing is circumstances, which is significantly that after being elected, they will be perfect. Our population is increasing, provinces and freedom to emit carbon prepared to do their share of the work and along with this growth, we have lower than the federal Liberals’ target of dioxide. He has previously announced needed to implement the team’s more challenges. How do we make our 350,000 per year. He also said he will his desire to withdraw Canada from all platform. It mainly falls on the leader’s community more progressive, more outlaw “birth tourism,” a practice in UN commitments and repeal bills that skill to motivate, energize, and mobilize caring, and more united? FAMAS is an which foreign travellers come to hinder construction of oil export his board. When everyone is willing and important communtiy resource but its Canada to deliver children as a way to pipelines. able to do his or her part, nothing is potential has not yet been fully secure citizenship. He promised to While these positions have impossible to do - all projects designed developed. It requires some review of increase the proportion of economic earned him just three-per-cent for the benefit of the community can be what has been done and see what can immigrants to non-economic-class support, his statements on implemented. be learned from the past in order to immigrants and require immigration immigration and identity politics on We have seen over the years a avoid the same mistakes. But if there is applicants to go through face-to-face Wednesday evening provoked shouts fluctuating level of interest in FAMAS anything we want to remind the future interviews to assess the extent to which of “Amen,” and “Thank you, Maxime.” elections when there are many more executive board, it is- transparency. The they align with Canadian values. We cannot be the welfare state people who sign up or renew their people must know all the facts, specially He said that Canada should the financial aspect that has been of the planet memberships in order to vote than in stop relying on the UN to select Bernier took the stage questioned in past administrations when other years. Then there are other years refugees that come here and instead alongside Salim Mansur, an academic no one sems to know where the money when the turn out of voters is quite low “will give priority to refugees belonging running for the PPC who argues that has gone. usually after some controversies. People to persecuted groups who have multiculturalism imperils Canada. lose their faith in FAMAS. Questions The future looks bright for FAMAS if the right people are elected nowhere to go in neighbouring Bernier has roughly 90 days to build arise as to why do we have to pay countries,” specifically naming Yazidis more support before the election, and membership and then not know what and who shall have the vision to think and Christians persecuted in majority- his appeal to nationalism advanced happens to the funds. Is it really outside the box to come up with Muslim countries, and “members of substantially with Wednesday’s necessary to pay membership to vote for innovative ideas that will lead to the sexual minorities.” speech, which took sharp aim at Prime the right candidate? It seems like a betterment of the community. “We cannot be the welfare state of the planet,” Bernier told a See Page 19 Maxime Bernier IN MEMORIAM

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Fely Rosales Carino Zenaida F. Kharroubi W.G. Quiambao Chief Editor Tagalog Columnist Society News Publisher - North .American Filipino Star April 1998-present Bert Abiera Sam Kevin Letty Do-oma Founder-Publisher, Filipino Star Show Biz News & Layout Editor April 16, 1941-June 26, 2019 Nov. 1982- Nov. 97 We shall never forget our beloved friend, missed by all who knew her, The opinions expressed by the writers and columnists do not necessarily specially her family. former colleagues and friends in Montreal. reflect that of the management of the North American Filipino Star nor its editors. July 2019 The North American Filipino Star 3 Opposition takes aim at Liberals Apollo 11: World celebrates over return of former Trudeau aide Kristy Kirkup, The Canadian Press 50th anniversary of first Gerald Butts Published Monday, July 22, 2019 12:35PM EDT M(BBCoNeows,nJulyl21a, 2n019d)Thiounsagnds mission by his crewmates Buzz Aldrin of people have been celebrating the and Michael Collins. All three were born 50th anniversary of the first Moon in 1930. Aldrin and Collins are still alive, landing. but Armstrong died in 2012 at the age of On 20 July 1969, the Eagle 82. module from Apollo 11 landed at Aldrin, the second person to Tranquility Base. walk on the Moon, tweeted on Saturday: Hours later, at 21:56 CT (02:56 "Today, America put the big question to GMT), Neil Armstrong made history by rest: We got there first. We landed on the becoming the first person to walk on the Moon with 250 million Americans Moon. watching our backs. Originally inspired by the US's "The truth is: that mission Cold War rivalry with the Soviet Union, belongs to all of them, and to future the mission is now remembered as an generations of Americans who dream to iconic moment for stargazers all over the reach the Moon once more." world. Michael Collins, the third crew Gerald Butts, a former aide to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who resigned in 'We're breathing again' member, told Fox News that it's "not very connection with the SNC Lavalin affair. Nasa marked the anniversary by often" he thinks about the mission. With three months to go now they're hearing positive feedback during streaming footage of the launch online, "I lead a quiet life," he said. "I'll until the election, the Liberals are canvassing efforts and that they have intensifying campaign efforts with Prime more field volunteers on the ground than Minister Trudeau hitting party events to in any other election. drum up support and by ensuring his The party's pre-election pace is long-time friend and former senior stepping up quickly, with it saying it hit adviser is in the fold. more than 200 ridings last weekend as A Liberal party official confirmed part of its outreach plan. Sunday that Trudeau's former principal The Liberals are also seeing secretary Gerald Butts is playing a key continued growth in grassroots role in the party's election campaign. fundraising, spokesperson Braeden Butts, a close long-time friend of Caley said Sunday. Trudeau, resigned in February amid the The party closed out last month SNC-Lavalin controversy, citing with its best-ever June fundraising allegations from anonymous sources results and that four out of the last five that he pressured former Justice Minister months have amounted to monthly Jody Wilson-Raybould to assist the bests, he said. Quebec engineering giant to be More than 204,000 Canadians considered for an agreement akin to a have registered as new Liberals since plea bargain. the last federal election, Caley added, giving a new generation a chance to see be walking along down my street at Butts issued a statement at the noting the upcoming campaign will offer the historic moment that was watched by night, when it's starting to get dark, and I time saying he categorically denied the "a clear choice" between the Liberals half a billion people 50 years ago. sense something over my right shoulder accusation that he or anyone else in his and the Conservatives. At the moment the spacecraft - and I look up and see that little silver office pressured Wilson-Raybould, In Ontario, a key battleground landed, Apollo 11 commander sliver up there and think, 'Oh, that's the adding that they acted with integrity. for every election campaign, the Armstrong said: "Houston, Tranquility Moon! I've been there!'" "Any accusation that I or the leadership of Premier Doug Ford is Base here. The Eagle has landed." How the world has celebrated staff put pressure on the Attorney expected to figure prominently in the Charlie Duke, the capsule Cities globally have held events to General is simply not true," he wrote. federal discussion. The Liberals have communicator, responded from mission celebrate the landmark anniversary - "But the fact is that this indicated they've heard a strong control in Houston: "Roger, Tranquility. including at a Nasa visitor centre in accusation exists. It cannot and should response about Ford's policies during We copy you on the ground. You got a Houston, Texas. not take one moment away from the vital door-knocking efforts. bunch of guys about to turn blue. We're Military personnel put on a work the Prime Minister and his office is Behind the scenes, the Liberals breathing again." parachute display, and live bands doing for all Canadians." have also made key decisions, like who Hours later, as he first stepped performed. A New Year-style countdown In response to news of Butts will take on central roles in the on to the Moon's surface, he uttered the also marked the moment of Armstrong's taking on a role in the campaign, campaign. historic phrase: "That's one small step for Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer In May, the party announced man, one giant leap for mankind." See Page 19 Apollo 11 tweeted: "And just like that, the Trudeau that Jeremy Broadhurst, the former chief Armstrong was joined on the team that brought Canadians the SNC of staff to Foreign Affairs Minister Lavalin scandal is right back together." Chrystia Freeland and the party's NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh national director from 2013 to 2015, will also told CTV News on Sunday that he lead the national campaign. believed the move was "disappointing." The platform committee is being Since the winter, the SNC- co-chaired by Public Safety minister Lavalin affair has been connected to Ralph Goodale and Ottawa-Vanier MP sliding support for the Liberals reflected Mona Fortier, Caley said Sunday. in a number of public opinion polls. The Liberals insist, however, HIRING COOKS /COFFEE BARISTA WAITERS/BUSBOYS (DAY OR NIGHT)

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www.filipinostar.org 4 July 2019 When Democrats asked decision not to consider charging 10 key takeaways from Robert questions of Mueller, they mostly Trump. "We did not reach a followed this blueprint: a) praise determination as to whether the Mueller's testimony Mueller for his service b) ask Mueller to President committed a crime," Mueller (CNN)The big day is over. After said. months of legal wrangling -- and more 8. Mueller came to life when his than 100 days after the release of his underlings were attacked report detailing Russia's attempts to In a rare break from a low-key interfere in the 2016 presidential performance in front of the Judiciary election -- former special counsel Committee, Mueller pushed back hard Robert Mueller took questions from against Florida Republican Rep. Greg Capitol Hill lawmakers for hours on Steube's attacks on the political Wednesday. affiliations (and donations) of the (Mueller testified before the lawyers who worked for him in the House Judiciary Committee in the special counsel's office. morning and the House Intelligence Mueller said that at no time in Committee in the afternoon.) his 25 years of doing just this sort of I watched all of it and collected my key thing had he "had occasion once to takeaways in real time. They're below. ask somebody about their political 1. Trump's tweets showed how affiliation. It is not done." That is a anxious he actually was clapback at not just Steube but also President Donald Trump and his aides Trump, who has been fixated for much have gone out of their way to paint the address any questions involving draw conclusions from his report c) of the last two years, on donations President as annoyed but Attorney General William Barr or the when Mueller declines to do so, read a made to Hillary Clinton by some unconcerned about Mueller's actions of Congress. That's a big blow portion of the report d) say that Trump members of the special counsel's testimony. "No, I'm not going to be for Democrats, who very much wanted clearly obstructed the investigation office. watching, probably, maybe I'll see a to explore differences in public and e) thank Mueller for his service. 9. Mueller (re)confirmed lots of little bit of it," Trump told reporters on statements about the special counsel When Republicans asked details Trump doesn't Monday in the Oval Office. "I'm not investigation between Mueller and question of Mueller, they mostly acknowledge going to be watching Mueller because Barr, particularly as it related to how followed this blueprint: a) yell at Donald Trump was clearly you can't take all those bites out of the Barr characterized the findings of the Mueller b) ask him questions about thrilled with the way the morning apple. We had no collusion, no report on obstruction. Christopher Steele that -- per point No. hearing went. "I would like to thank the obstruction." 4. Mueller was shaky -- especially 2 above -- he has already said he will Democrats for holding this morning's Except that Trump's Twitter at the start. If Democrats hoped that not go into and c) conclude that hearing," he tweeted just after 1 p.m. feed -- a direct window into how he's Mueller would easily bat away Mueller unfairly persecuted Trump and ET. "Now, after 3 hours, Robert Mueller thinking and feeling at any given time - Republican attacks -- on him and on his inner circle. has to subject himself to #ShiftySchiff - sent the exact opposite message. By his report -- they were sorely The whiplash was stark. And - an Embarrassment to our Country!" 8:15 a.m. on the east coast, the disappointed in the opening moments meant -- stop me if you've heard this And while it's clear that Democrats did President had already sent seven of his testimony. Mueller seemingly before -- that people will likely hear not reap the huge wins some of them tweets about the Mueller hearing, contradicted himself (and the report) what they want to hear coming out of expected they might, it's also true that tweets that largely revisited many of his when he told Georgia Rep. Doug this hearing. Mueller confirmed, verbally that is, lots old hobby horses, like this one: "Why Collins, the ranking Republican 7. Mueller said that he didn't of facts that the President of the United didn't Robert Mueller & his band of 18 member on the committee, that consider indicting Trump on States seems reluctant to admit. Angry Democrats spend any time collusion and conspiracy were not the obstruction because of Justice Among them: a) Russia interfered in investigating Crooked Hillary Clinton, same thing. guidelines. Except... the election to help Trump and hurt Lyin' & Leakin' James Comey, Lisa Mueller also seemed to In an exchange with Hillary Clinton b) the Trump campaign Page and her Psycho lover, Peter S, struggle to hear and/or understand Democratic California Rep. Ted Lieu, was thrilled about that effort and c) Andy McCabe, the beautiful Ohr family, questions from member of both sides Mueller said, unequivocally, that the Trump was involved in business Fusion GPS, and many more, as well as to find various references reason that he did not even consider dealing in Russia (the discussions of including HIMSELF & Andrew W?" members were making to the Mueller indicting the President on obstruction the construction of Trump Tower Is that the tweet of a man who is report, asking for questions to be charges was because of guidance Moscow). None of that is good news - entirely unworried about what the repeated. Democrats viewed the from the Office of Legal Counsel - at all -- for the President and his many former special counsel would say -- hearing as a chance for the public to (within the Justice Department) that a past denials on these issues. and what it might mean for his political hear what the President did (and didn't sitting President cannot be indicted. 10. Mueller said Trump's future? Yeah, I don't think so either. do) from a straight-out-of-central- That contradicts repeated assertions casting prosecutor. Mueller didn't WikiLeaks comments were 2. Mueller disappointed by Barr that the OLC ruling was not the come across like that. "problematic" Republicans only reason that Mueller didn't indict Democratic Illinois Rep. Mike In his opening statement, Mueller 5. Mueller directly contradicted Trump. It also seemingly contradicts a Quigley read a series of tweets and made clear that he would be unable to Trump on FBI job May joint statement from quotes from Trump during the final address anything related to the origins On Wednesday morning, spokespeople for the special counsel's months of the 2016 election in which of the counterintelligence investigation Trump tweeted this: "It has been office and the Department of Justice he touted WikiLeaks, which was into Russian interference in the 2016 reported that Robert Mueller is saying that said this: "The Attorney General releasing emails stolen from the election or the so-called "Steele that he did not apply and interview for has previously stated that the Special Democratic National Committee and dossier," an opposition research the job of FBI Director (and get turned Counsel repeatedly affirmed that he Clinton campaign chairman John document put together by former down) the day before he was was not saying that, but for the [Office Podesta. Quigley asked Mueller what British spy Christopher Steele. wrongfully appointed Special Counsel. of Legal Counsel] opinion, he would he thought of Trump's actions. Mueller President Trump has long Hope he doesn't say that under oath in have found the President obstructed responded: "Problematic is an insisted that the entire investigation -- that we have numerous witnesses to justice. The Special Counsel's report understatement, in terms of what it the initial probe which led to the the interview, including the Vice and his statement today made clear displays, in terms of giving some hope appointment of the special counsel President of the United States!".Except that the office concluded it would not or some boost to what is and should and all that followed from it -- was ... under questioning from Republican reach a determination -- one way or the be illegal activity." illegal because it was based on the Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert, Mueller other -- about whether the President In terms of Mueller's Steele document, which contained directly contradicted Trump's version committed a crime. There is no conflict willingness to scold or smack down research that was partially funded by of events. As Gohmert was attacking between these statements." Trump, this was about as far as he was Hillary Clinton and the Democratic Mueller's alleged conflicts of interest, When questioned about this seeming willing to go. National Committee. he cited Mueller meeting with Trump contradiction by Republican Arizona Mueller's affirmation that he would not the day before he was appointed as Rep. Debbie Lesko, Mueller said only Gilmore College International answer any questions about the special counsel as a job interview for that he "would have to look at it closer." English, French, Filipino the open FBI spot. "Not as a genesis of the probe and/or the Steele Uh, yeah. Language Courses dossier took a major line of candidate," for the job, Mueller said. Mueller later clarified -- during INTENSIVE questioning off the table for So someone is lying here. Worth his appearance before the House COMPREHENSIVE Republicans. noting: Mueller's testimony was under Intelligence Committee -- that he had oath. Trump's tweet was, uh, not. RESULTS ORIENTED 3. ... and Democrats misspoken to Lieu when asked about TUITION FEE CREDITS In that same opening 6. There were actually two the role the OLC opinion played in his statement, Mueller said he would not different hearings Call 514-485-7861 to register by appontment July 2019 The North American Filipino Star 5 working here,” he said. observations of countries that voted for The 74-year-old President the international review on the Duterte: Face international described those who want to question country’s human rights situation as him as “stupid,” and said he will never pushed by Iceland, there was nothing trial? You must be stupid answer probing questions from a wrong with submitting a foreigner, especially a Caucasian, comprehensive report to show that indicating he would not allow himself to Philippine judicial and law enforcement be subjected to scrutiny by Western institutions are functioning as they nations. should. “I will not answer a Caucasian “There’s nothing wrong (in asking (a) question, or white man there. submitting a report) because we’re not You must be stupid. Who are you? I am hiding anything. And if there were a Filipino, we have our courts here. excesses, we’ve done some Why would you have to bring me appropriate actions, so what’s to somewhere else? I would not like that,” worry?” the senator said. he said. He, however, said the Unfazed, Duterte said the drug government must also be prepared if war would continue while he carries out the report were to be found lacking, in his mandate to serve and protect the which case Malacañang must put its nation. foot down and not allow interference No breakdown of justice system from the UNHRC if the body decides to A longtime prosecutor before conduct an investigation in the country. President Duterte said he would not face any review of the United he became mayor and then President, Lacson said the report should Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on the rights situation in the Duterte said foreign bodies such as the not only be statistics, but actions taken Philippines since the justice system in the country is “working.” UN can only intervene if there is a “total by the government in addressing Christina Mendez (The Philippine Star) care if the death penalty is reimposed. breakdown of justice in a country that extrajudicial killings (EJKs). He cited - July 18, 2019 - 12:00am “Look, as I have told you nobody is willing to prosecute.” the Senate investigations into EJKs that MANILA, Philippines — He’s a Filipino before, ladies and gentlemen of the “You just don’t know the real resulted in the filing of charges against and he will only face Philippine courts. world, including all the governments situation. You better study. Then you police officers involved. President Duterte said he there, I will only… be tried or face trial force me to defend myself before you? Lacson, however, would not face any review of the United in a Philippine court, presided by a… Who are you?” he asked. acknowledged that the Philippine Nations Human Rights Council Filipino judge, prosecuted by a The President said he is ready National Police and other law (UNHRC) on the rights situation in the Filipino,” he said. “And maybe they can to school the body on international law. enforcement agencies must quickly put Philippines since the justice system in reimpose (the) death penalty, then die “If you do that, I’ll give you a lecture on in corrective measures to reduce EJKs. the country is “working.” in Filipino hands.” the finer points of international law,” he Killed during shoot-outs “You must be stupid. Who are Duterte maintained that the said. Duterte justified the drug-related you? I am a Filipino, we have our courts justice system is working in the country Duterte also said he is ready to deaths, noting that these were results here,” Duterte said in a TV interview so there is no need for any international debate with the political opposition who of legitimate operations between police hosted by Pastor Apollo Quiboloy investigative body to intervene in were allegedly “itching to go to trial.” and drug suspects. before dawn yesterday. Philippine affairs. Show that justice, law systems work Duterte said he is open to “I have my country. It’s Sen. Panfilo Lacson said while being tried in local courts and does not working, I know it’s working, justice is See Page 6 Duterte he strongly disagrees with the

www.filipinostar.org July 2019 6 The North American Filipino Star iyon. Para sa dalawang taon ang Pakikinggan ko kung may membersip fee ng FAMAS. Matagal Tagalog Seksyon kabuluhan ang sinasabi ng mga nang marami ang nagtatanong kung kandidato. Gusto kong malaman bakit may bisa pa ang kanilang kung alam nila ang trabahong membership fee sa FAMAS ay tinatakbuhan nila. Maraming taon na magbabayad na naman sila. ang nakalilipas nang may magtanong Halimbawa, ang huling FAMAS sa akin, “Kuya, ano ba ang trabaho ng eleksyon ay noong Agosto 6 2017. Ang Opinyon/Komentaryo PRO?”.Napatawa na lamang ako. May ibig sabihin, miembro pa rin sila ng isang secretaryo naman na nalaman FAMAS sa Agosto 4 2019 na araw ng ni Willie Quiambao kong ang kaibigan ang gumagawa ng eleksyon o Agosto 3, huling araw Minutes. Gusto ko ring malaman sa upang magpapa-register at makaboto. mga naging opisyal na ng FAMAS o ng Kung may utang ka sa VISA at hindi pa ibang asosasyon kung ano ang due ang pagbabayad, hindi ka resulta ng kanilang mga nagawa. Ayaw puedeng patawan ng interest. O kung MALAKING SAKARIPISYO ANG ay may pansariling dahilan. Iyon ang kong marinig na naging presidente sila masipag ang membership director at MAGING VOLUNTEER SA kanilang inuuna sa halip na ang ng isang asosasyon, bise pesidente ng nakuha niyang mag-member ang ASOSASYON tungkulin nila na dapat gampanan. isa pang asosasyon, atp. Hindi isang tao noong noong Aug. 1 2018, Sa Agosto 4 ay eleksyon na Sana, kung hindi nila magampanan mahalaga sa akin kung ilan ang titles magbabayad ba uli ito sa Aug. 2019? naman ng FAMAS. Malimit na pinag- ang sinumpaan nilang tungkulin, nila. Ang gusto kong marinig ay kung May isang nag-komento na ilang uusapan ngayon kung sino ang mga ipagpaubaya na nila sa iba para sa ano ang kanilang nagawa at resulta ng dolyar lamang ay nagrereklamo pa. kakandidato at bakit sa kabila ng mga ikabubuti ng FAMAS. kanilang ginawa. Halimbawa, huwag Prinsipyo ang pinag-uusapan. Kung kaguluhang nangyayari sa asosasyon HINDI NA IPINAKIKILALA ANG mong sabihin na naging membership may nakita kang mali, ituwid mo iyon. ay tatakbo pa sila. Ang sagot ay mga MGA KANDIDATO NG FAMAS director ka. Sabihin mo na kahit hindi Minsan, may mga bagay na hindi natin volunteer sila na nakadarama ng SA ARAW NG ELEKSYON eleksyon, hinihikayat mo ang iyong ina-asahan na magiging sanhi ng kasiyahan kapag nakapaglilingkod sa Natatandaan ko na kung mga kaibigan at kakilala na maging demandahan. komunidad at nakagagawa ng eleksyon ng FAMAS ay ipinakikilala sa miembro ng FAMAS kaya lumaki ang pagbabago sa mga tao. Dapat silang park ang mga kandidato upang MAHALAGANG PATALASTAS SA membership nito. Kung treasurer ka, MGA BOTANTE pasalamatan, hangaan at purihin. mabigyan sila ng pagkakataong sabihin mo na regular mong ginagawa Huling araw para mag-register Mahirap maging volunteer. Bukod sa mahikayat ang mga tao na iboto sila. ang treasurer report upang malaman upang maging miembro ng FAMAS sa wala itong sueldo, malaking abala ito Ngayon ay may candidacy fee subalit ng mga miembro ang financial status Aug. 3, hanggang 5:00 p.m. Walang sa buhay. Abala ito sa trabaho at sa wala silang pagkakataon mag-pitch o ng asosasyon. Handa mong ipakita registration sa Aug. 4, araw ng pamilya na hindi na napag-uukulan ng mahikayat ang mga tao na iboto sila. iyon kung may nagtatanong. eleksyon. Maraming hindi nakaaalam sapat na panahon. Magastos pa dahil Nagbabayad din ng membership ang Ako ang madalas magsabi na nito dahil nasanay ang mga botante na mayat-maya ay pagbebentahan ka ng mga botante pero hindi man nila mga volunteer lamang ang mga mag-register sa araw ng eleksyon. tiket sa mga fundraising ng iba’t ibang makita o marinig ang kandidato. Totoo opisyal ng FAMAS kaya huwag natin Nakalagay ang FAMAS Election Rules, asosasyon. Higit sa lahat, kahit anong na kapag nagpunta sa polling place silang pahirapan. Pero paminsan- Regulations and Procedures sa gawin mong paglilingkod sa ang mga tao, alam na nila kung sino minsan, maging seryoso sila at gawin bulletin board ng asosasyon. Ilan komunidad, ikaw pa ang masama. ang iboboto – kamag-anak, kaibigan o nila nang mahusay ang trabahong lamang ang nagpupunta sa center Subalit nakalulungkot isipin na ilan na taong nagbayad sa kanila. Lingid sa pinasukan nila. upang makita ito. Higit na bihira lamang ang mga volunteer sa FAMAS kaalaman ng marami, mayroon pa ring lamang ang may Facebook. Sa mga at ibang asosasyon na nabanggit ko sa seryosong botante na tinitignan ang ANG MEMBERSHNIP FEE AY MAY BISA PARA SA DALAWANG kandidato, pagsabihan ninyo ang itaas na taos sa puso ang gustong mga kandidato at pinakikingan ang inyong mga supporter. maglingkod sa komunidad. Karamihan kanilang mga sinasabi. Isa ako sa mga TAON

socio-economic and political realities From Page 5 Duterte saying it was a vote against the only Czech Republic and Portugal – all country with an “unmatched” record of North Atlantic Treaty Organization faced by a tropical country like the “But if they think that 700 or receiving refugees. (NATO)-member states in Europe – to Philippines. 7,000 (drug suspects were killed)… a “Croatia voted for the Iceland scout for military items needed by the “And for a country who does lot of my soldiers, they number about resolution against the only country with Philippine military’s three armed not have a night – it’s always like four 2,000, 3,000 (were) killed also,” he an unmatched record of receiving any services. o’clock in the afternoon all day long, said. and all refugees since even Spanish The UK, Spain and the Czech wala naman silang problema (they Duterte called out Foreign times: white Russians, Basques, Jews Republic all voted in support of don’t have any problems). Kung Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr., fleeing Germans, Vietnam boat people Iceland’s UNHRC resolution, with mauhaw ang tao, maraming ice (If after he said that the Philippines will not and most recently Chinese online France and Portugal co-sponsoring. people get thirsty, there’s lots of ice),” sever ties with Iceland. gamers,” Locsin posted on his Twitter Despite this, Lorenzana said Duterte said. The Chief Executive said he account, as he shared a link to The that these five countries have standing The President remains baffled remains the chief architect of foreign Guardian report on President Kolinda offers or “big ticket” items that the why that country suddenly had an policy of the country, giving him the last Grabar-Kitarovi? admitting that defense wants to see and evaluate. interest on alleged extrajudicial killings say on the matter. Duterte said he is Croatian police are involved in violent “They have many offers, but in the Philippines. “seriously considering” cutting pushbacks of migrants and asylum we will evaluate them first,” Lorenzana “Wait until the drug menace diplomatic relations with Iceland. seekers apprehended inside the said. reaches their shores,” he said. – With “Teddy Boy Locsin said no, country. The visit is in line with the Edith Regalado, Pia Lee-Brago, Jaime he’s not cutting. Ako naman (for me), I International non-government Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Laude, Paolo Romer said, I am seriously considering it. He is organization Human Rights Watch modernization program, with the the spokesman, but the Office of the called on Croatia to end the illegal defense department scouring the globe President is the sole entity, that practice of forcing people back over for the best offers on military hardware From Page 1 FAMAS includes the foreign affairs. Kasi mga the Bosnian border. such as surface and sub-surface Cabinet members lang man sila Locsin continued his tweet, assets, radars and missiles. Unlike in the previous election, (because they are only Cabinet “And two successive Philippine Hitting Iceland anew there will be advance voting scheduled members),” Duterte said. presidents who dislike each other Before he went on mocking as follows: Locsin yesterday said the offered unlimited unconditional asylum Iceland once more, Duterte said he is Saturday, July 27, 2019 - 9:00-17:00 Philippines will not cut ties with Iceland to any and all Rohingya who were taking into consideration the fate of the Sunday, July 28, 2019 - 15:00-21:00 for initiating the resolution as he abandoned by the British in Burma 2,000 Filipino workers now in Iceland. insulted the Nordic country anew. after importing them as slave labor. But the President said he is not backing Election day, Sunday, August 4, 2019 “I am not interested in Nice work Croatia – which sounds like out of the fight. Time: 9:00-17:00 explaining to an ice cube in the North a pastry. O (sic) sorry, that’s cronuts.” “They (Iceland) might not like Atlantic,” the secretary said, describing A cronut is a popular pastry the way we behave towards them, and Location: 4708 Van Horne Avenue the UNHRC vote as “small” and which is a cross between a croissant so it would prompt them to take Telephone: 514-341-7477 “harmless.” and a donut. measures. I hope they do not have to Mocking Croatia Partners for military hardware do it because I will not also take it Note: There will be no registrations Locsin then turned his ire on This September, Defense Secretary sitting down,” he said. during the voting day, August 4th. Croatia, one of 18 countries that voted Delfin Lorenzana is slated to visit He explained his belief that Last day of registration: Aug. 3rd for the Iceland-backed resolution, France, Spain, the United Kingdom, the Iceland may not have understood the www.filipinostar.org July 2019 The North American Filipino Star 7

www.filipinostar.org July 2019 8 The North American Filipino Star for differences in graduate outcomes. • Weak connections to employers in Other factors that likely affect some industries resulting in limited employment outcomes for PCC employer awareness or negative graduates include misalignment perceptions of the value of PCCs and between training output and industry their graduates. demand, and employer perceptions • Financial precariousness. As private and preferences for public college sector entities, PCCs are vulnerable graduates. to markets: This is a particular concern Employers also benefit from for the numerous, very small, PCCs in the PCC sector. Through their the sector. engagement with PCCs, they have Whether the PCC sector access to a talent pool that meets continues to have a role to play in some of their labour needs. Canadian PSE depends on how the Relationships with employers ensure PCC sector, government regulators, that students have access to hands-on employers, learners, and other PSE training opportunities, curriculum that stakeholders respond to these The value and role of private career colleges is relevant to industry requirements, pressures. The Conference Board of and flexibility they offer learners and and post-graduation job opportunities. Canada’s Centre for Skills and Post- their ability to train learners in a short Recommendations for Action Five groups are in a position to take Secondary Education (SPSE) is a period of time. On the other hand, PCCs Offer Competitive action to elevate the performance major five-year initiative that examines tuition at PCCs is often more expensive Advantages Over Public of PCCs within the broader PSE sector: the advanced skills and education to the student than at public colleges. Colleges When asked their reasons for government regulators, the challenges facing Canada today. While The Value of PCCs choosing to attend a PCC rather than a PCC sector and its institutions, other education is a provincial/ territorial The PCC sector often attracts public college or university, learners PSE stakeholders, learners, and government responsibility, improving underskilled learners with no prior stated that PCCs have some clear employers. the skills and post-secondary PSE, upskilling workers who need to competitive advantages. better-quality education system is a national priority. add to their skill set, and reskilling Actions for Government training than offered by public colleges The Centre involves a broad workers making a career change. Regulators or universities • Clarify the role of PCCs. collaboration of public and private Learners are compelled to enroll in •Consolidate clear, objective sector stakeholders working together PCCs for a number of reasons. Most The Challenges for PCCs The PCC sector is fragile and information about PCCs. to think through the development of a often, it is because they seek a is especially weakened by reputational • Benchmark quality standards and national strategy. It addresses particular learning program not usually issues and limited public awareness of track performance in the PCC sector. Canada’s advanced skills needs by provided by public PSE institutions its value. The sector encounters • Strengthen linkages between labour helping to renew the roles, structure, (e.g., cosmetology, commercial numerous pressures that challenge its market needs and PCC offerings. activities, and impact of post- transport); a short duration program; or future role in Canadian PSE. •Harmonize provincial/territorial secondary education, while ensuring a more flexible, convenient, or intimate These pressures include: regulations. Canada’s skills development and learning environment. • Concerns about regulation of the •Enhance student protection sustainability, competitiveness, and Most students choose to sector, including the volume of measures. quality. attend a PCC to train for a particular regulations; disparity in federal rules r Canada’s post-secondary occupation and have strong intentions Actions for the PCC Secto between public PSE institutions and • Improve data collection on the PCC education (PSE) system includes of seeking employment after PCCs; jurisdictional differences in sector. roughly 1,300 regulated and privately graduating. On average, students regulations; and inadequate regulatory • Expand quality assurance initiatives. operated career colleges that offer attending Canadian PCCs are older, power to curtail the negative impact • Increase representation of PCCs. vocationally focused training. These predominantly female, and socio- that illegal, rogue operators have on •Strengthen connections to institutions train over 170,000 learners economically more vulnerable than the legitimate, regulated PCC sector. employers. annually for careers in health care, public college students. • Quality concerns and the absence of • Establish meaningful relationships information technology, business, Most PCC graduates find a cohesive quality assurance with other educational institutions. community services, and many other employment after obtaining their mechanism to guarantee that • Stake out opportunities for PCCs in occupations.The Role and Value of credential, and post-graduation programs and institutions satisfy broader PSE initiatives. Private Career Colleges in Canada earnings are in line with those of their rigorous standards. examines Canada’s private career public college counterparts. Full-time Actions for Other PSE • A learner base that faces noteworthy colleges and discusses their role in employment, however, is lower Institutions disadvantages relative to learners • Facilitate learner mobility through Canada’s PSE system. It describes the compared to public college graduates. in public PSE. Students are financially private and public PSE. value of private career colleges in While satisfaction scores are strong vulnerable and have weaker • Incorporate the PCC sector in making PSE accessible to learners among current students, these drop economic outcomes than their public system-wide initiatives. who wish to quickly gain skills for after graduation. This likely stems from college counterparts. As well, they employment in a particular field. These the challenges some graduates face in Actions for Learners encounter difficulty accessing • Be conscientious consumers and institutions also serve as a pipeline for gaining employment, and also from objective information about their advocates employers seeking skilled workers. their discontent with the cost of their training, and they lack an effective Source: There are a number of challenges that training relative to their employment voice to advocate for their interests. Martin, Elizabeth, and Cameron stifle this sector’s performance. PCCs outcome. Demographic differences • Lack of integration with Canada’s MacLaine. The Role and Value of have a role in Canada’s PSE system between PCC students and public broader PSE system. For example, Private Career Colleges in Canada. largely because of the convenience college students may partially account PCCs are not usually included in Ottawa: The Conference Board of provincial student mobility initiatives Canada, 2016. and initiatives that market education. disease. From Page 1 Neil Armstrong Doctors decided to perform bypass surgery immediately after sides and correspondence between running tests and implanted temporary attorneys for the hospital and wires in his heart to help pace his Armstrong's family, the newspaper said. heartbeat, The New York Times reported. In one exchange, according to But when those wires were the Times, Nancy Lawson, an attorney removed Armstrong experienced for Mercy, wrote to Wendy Armstrong, internal bleeding and low blood pressure the family's attorney in the settlement, which required further procedures be asking whether Armstrong's sons would performed, according to the talk about the claim. "Do Mark and Rick newspaper's report. intend to discuss the wrongful death He was taken into a claim at the Kennedy Space Center if no catheterization lab and then to an settlement is reached by Friday, July operating room, The New York Times 18?" the letter read. report says. Three expert medical reviews Documents obtained by The that accompanied the documents sent New York Times do not show what to the New York Times show what happened in the operating room. happened after Armstrong was admitted Neil Armstrong Fast Facts to Fairfield Hospital with suspected heart Armstrong died days later on www.filipinostar.org July 2019 The North American Filipino Star 9

On the historic date of February Outremont, the authors of Filipino 12th 2018,WCouncilhlor Maarvin Rtotrandifosr HeritFage CHouncilloMr Marvi?n Rotrand and the Snowdon district presented a motion Councillor Lionel Perez. Representatives at the Borough Council meeting that was of different organization were there to seconded by Councillor Lionel Perez for witness the historical event. the Darlington district stating that June Then, Member of Parliament for be declared as Filipino Heritage Month Scarborough Centre, Salma Zahid, in the city of Montréal. When Councillor introduced Motion 155 in the House of Rotrand announced that the motion was Commons. The motion was to declare unanimously approved, the large crowd June as the Philippine Heritage month of Filipinos and non-Filipinos in the nationwide. On October 30, 2018 the audience reacted with a deafening motion was passed unanimously and sound of applause of joy and the rest was history. The official enthusiasm. declaration of the Filipino Heritage Right after the announcement, touches the heart of every Filipinos in some local Filipinos met to discuss how Canada. It was a way that the The Administrators unsung heros in Bataan Death March. Knights of Rizal at Place Jose Rizal These Filipina nurses stayed behind June 21- Eucharistic Celebration for the enemy lines to attend the injured during Filipino Heritage Community at St. the horrendous march from Mariveles Joseph Oratory; Bataan to Capiz, Tarlac. This event was July 1 – FHM closing of the Filipino made possible with the help of Nina Heritage Month and Musical Schiff, a personal friend of Sharon and a Extravaganza by CFAAQ former nurse at the JGH. The event was Canada Day Parade in downtown held at the Jewish General Hospital Montreal; Nursing conference room. One of the objectives of the The Administrators of FHM: Filipino Heritage Montreal is to promote •Alfonso Abdon – Chairman and collaborate with the different •Alberto Abiera – Vice-Chairman organizations whose event falls in June •Jeannette Perignon – Secretary 2019. The FHM was actively present at •Luzviminda Mazzone -Treasurer the following events: •RicardoRibaya - Assistant Treasurer June 1 – Flores De Mayo at St. Kevin’s •Norberto Mandin Jr.- Auditor Church; •Paul Imperial - Communications The Auxiliaries June 2 – FHM Opening Day Celebration •Dolores Belandres - Educational to celebrate the Filipino Heritage Month, Government of Canada appreciates the at 6767 CDN; Events despite only having a few months to important contribution throughout June 7 – Independence Day Celebration •Editha Fedalizo – Event Coordinator organize. Eventually, Al Abdon, Paul Canadian history by the Filipinos for of Filipino-Canadian Association of the •Amelia Manon-og – Membership Imperial, Edith Fedalizo and Bert Abiera helping to make the country rich and West Island at the Olympia Pointe Claire; initiated to form up an ad-hoc committee vibrant place today. June 8 – Independence Gala of the The Auxiliary Staff: to address the challenging task of The first priority of the FHM after Filipino Association of Montreal & •Ciony Nueva unifying the different organization in its conception was to promote Suburbs at the Holiday Inn Dorval; •Elma Bulatao celebrating the Filipino Heritage month. awareness of FHM’s objectives by June 8 – Tarlac Association •Valente Lloyd-Hughes Community leaders and conducting a general information Independence Party at 6767 CDN; •Rebecca Aguilar members were invited to attend the session for the community. June 9 – Independence Day Ball of the •Nenita Licyayo meeting on April 8, 2018 at the FAMAS On February 1st 2019, FHM launches Senior of West Island at the Olympia, •Trans Liganor center. At that meeting, the Ad Hoc the “Meet & Greet” event where leaders Pointe Claire; •Fely Bisares Committee was formally named the of different associations and elected June 11 – David Birnbaum announce the •Eppie Gevero Filipino Heritage Montreal (FHM). On officials were invited to learn about the important contribution of Filipinos in •Fely Rosales Carino that meeting it was decided that FHM objectives and the vision of FHM. Quebec and the Filipino Heritage month •Trinidad Jimenez will cooperate and collaborate with Present to address the community at the Quebec National Assembly. FHM organizations who are celebrating their leaders were Anthony Housefather MP – sent a delegation to witness the own event in line with their theme and Mont-Royal, Frank Baylis MP – DDO- declaration; also promote Filipino heritage. Pierrefonds, Councillor Marvin Rotrand June 12 Flag Raising at FAMAS; The first event organized by and representatives from provincial Flag raising in Ottawa; FHM was the “Opening Day of the legislation of David Birnbaum & Pierre June 15 – Independence Day Heritage Month” on June 3rd 2018 held Arcand. Celebration at McKenzie King Park by at 6767 Cote Des Neiges. It was well On April 13, the FHM the CCFAQ; attended and the guest of honor was sponsored a symposium entitled “The Naming of Place Jose Rizal by FHM; Ambassador Pertonila P. Garcia along Invisible Nurses of Bataan”. Author and FILGA’s Miss Heritage Coronation 2019 Submitted by: Al Abdon with. Anthony Housefather MP of Mont Professor of English at St. John’s Fisher at the Holiday Inn; Royal, Rachel Bendayan MP of NY, Sharon Delmendo spoke about the Jose Rizal’s Birthday Celebration by the

Mercy Hospital declined to discuss the From Page 8 Neil Armstrong case but said that they were disappointed that the issue had been August 25, 2012. brought to light. "The decision to go to the cath "The public nature of these lab was THE major error," Dr. Joseph details is very disappointing -- both for Bavaria, a vice-chair of cardiothoracic our ministry and the patient's family who surgery at University of Pennsylvania had wished to keep this legal matter wrote in a review conducted at the private," the statement said. request of the Armstrong family and "Our focus on advanced, high- obtained by The New York Times. quality, patient-centric care is a Another doctor, Dr. Richard cornerstone of our ministry, and our Salzano, a cardiothoracic surgeon at commitment to our Mission is Yale Medical Center, said the unwavering - we extend the catheterization lab was "certainly riskier compassionate ministry of Jesus by than taking the patient to the O.R." but improving the health and well-being of "defensible." our communities and bring good help Dr. J. Stanley Hillis, a doctor for to those in need, especially people the hospital, defended the treatment who are poor, dying and underserved. Armstrong received according to the This is our promise to every patient documents. The Eucharistic Celebration - The FHM Admistrators & Auxiliaries pose with the In a statement to CNN Tuesday, who comes through our doors." officiating priest, Rev. Fr. Nicholas Sengson, June 21, 2019 at the St. Joseph’s Oratory. July 2019 10 The North American Filipino Star

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www.filipinostar.org 12 July 2019 The North American Filipino Star 1 cup of vegetable stock or water Soy Sauce to taste Slices of lemon Directions: Your health matters Soak the package of rice noodles in hot water to soften. Use a big bowl or mixing bowl for this. When softened, drain and set aside. Prepare the vegetables. Chop the bokchoy, quarter the shiitake mushrooms, (oyster mushroom was used here) dice the carrots, ginger, garlic and so on Get the Wok or Kawali and saute the garlic, ginger and onion in a little bit of oil until soft. Coconut oil is best, besides, in the Philippines, we almost Age Gracefully — Optimized Nutrition can Vegetarian Cooking always use coconut oil. Add the mushrooms and the Bokchoy Prevent loss of Independence in the Elderly Filipino Style stalks. Put the veggie broth or water and It is quite common to see is the technical term for muscle wasting, bring to a boil. Season with soy sauce. people lose their strength and muscle insufficiency and muscle failure. Once the liquid reach the boiling point independence as they age. Medical Why do inadequate calorie, add the bokchoy leaves and the carrots science is shifting towards identifying protein and nutrient intakes occur then follow with the drained rice early signs of decline in order to prevent commonly in aging adults? Because noodles. Lower the heat and stir the loss of function. older people often have higher needs noodles to mix the veggies thoroughly It has been found that coupled with reduced intakes. The in it. The noodles should have absorbed malnutrition in both extremes, reduced intakes can be the result of food the broth by now. Add more liquid if undernutrition and the excess intakes in insecurity due to financial and social necessary. It does not take long to obesity, play a key role in the limitations or reduced ability to access Adobong Sitaw (String beans cook from this point as the noodles development of frailty in the elderly. and prepare food. Most frequently, the with vinegar and soy sauce have been softened previously. Serve Studies found that both undernutrition reduced intakes are caused by Ingredients: with slices of lemon. and obesity increased the risk of frailty in decreased appetites or anorexia of •A bunch of green tender Long Asian community dwelling older adults. The aging. Anorexia of aging is caused by Beans content of the diet was closely correlated one or a combination of the following: •Shiitake Mushrooms, cleaned and with the incidence of frailty. altered taste, altered smell, slower separated in pieces According to the American gastric emptying, altered hormonal •Chopped Garlic Third National Health and Nutrition response to food, cognitive impairments, •A bit of any kind of oil for stirfrying Examination Survey, participants who chewing and swallowing problems, the Tamari Organic Soy Sauce 'to taste' were over 60 years and frail had the presence of multiple diseases and the •1/4 cup of Apple Cider Vinegar to taste lowest energy intakes. In another study use of multiple prescription drugs. •2 Tablespoon organic brown sugar ( of people over 65, frailty was associated Fortunately, in many cases Optional) with consuming less than 21kcal/kg. frailty can be prevented, halted or •Crushed Ginger This is equivalent to someone weighing reversed with nutrition intervention. •Fresh Cracked Pepper 150lbs (68kg) consuming less than Nutrition is extremely important to Eggplant with garlicky sauce •Steamed Red Rice ( any steamed rice 1430kcal per day. maintaining muscle mass and muscle will do) Unpeeled Japanese Eggplants sliced Frailty Syndrome is performance. Supplementation can Directions: diagonally in about 1/2 inch characterized by unintentional weight reduce the progression of functional Put the beans together in a crushed 1 knob garlic (use less if you loss, muscle weakness, slow walking decline. bunch and cut them cross wise about 1 like) speed, low physical activity, exhaustion, Although the roles of amino inch long. Set aside. Separate, and 1 tsp minced Ginger or cut in match- physical impairments, physical acids, protein and energy in preventing clean the shiitake mushrooms. like sticks disabilities, cognition and sensory muscle loss have been well Heat up the oil in a wok and 2 green onions (cut the white parts in limitations. documented, the roles of other nutrients saute the garlic and ginger for about 2 thin match-like sticks and the green Although frailty syndrome is are still being evaluated. Inadequate minutes. Add the mushrooms sautee tops in 1 inch pieces most commonly seen in the elderly, it levels of Vitamin D, antioxidants and some more then add the cut beans. Stir Hoisen Sauce to taste or use the Asian can occur in younger people. Without omega 3's have also been linked with the development of sarcopenia and to mix everything. Classics Sesame Garlic sauce. intervention, frailty syndrome is a vicious cycle which further increases the risk of frailty. Add the soy sauce (to taste) A pinch or sprinkle of red pepper deterioration, progression to a higher Clearly, geriatric nutrition is the and the apple cider vinegar plus the flakes for heat degree of disability and death. It is key. Nutritionists play an important role sugar if using it. Saute and cover the 1 teaspoon cornstarch to just enough wok so it create steam to cook the considered a clinical state which in treating seniors who display early to coat the eggplant increases an individual’s vulnerability to signs of decline. They intervene to help beans stirring alternately removing the a bit of oil to fry the garlic and ginger cover until the beans are tender. Season environmental stressors. It is commonly stop progression or help reverse frailty, NOTE: For Hoisen Sauce alternative, seen in the end stages of many sarcopenia, loss of functionality and with cracked pepper. Serve over hot you can use the Asian Menu Sesame steamed rice. diseases. loss of independence in aging. Garlic Sauce and Marinade. Although physical activity also They also play an essential role Sprinkle the cut eggplants with the plays an important role in maintaining in identifying individuals who are at risk. cornstarch and toss to coat all the lean body mass and improving muscle Needless to say, prevention is the pieces. strength, malnutrition is the main cause ultimate goal. A standard nutrition Heat a Nonstick Skillet or Wok on high of frailty. Malnutrition causes frailty or evaluation can reveal issues that will heat. weakness through sarcopenia. When cause problems in the future. When the skillet is hot, add oil and calorie, protein and nutrient intakes are Optimizing your nutrition will help you cook the eggplant until brown on all insufficient to meet the body’s needs, age gracefully. How well your diet sides for about 3 to 4 minutes. Then body fat and muscle are catabolized to meets your needs and how you care for remove eggplants from skillet and set provide energy. The weight loss during yourself throughout your life will aside. such periods of starvation, consists not determine how well you age. Pansit Bihon (Rice Noodles) Add the garlic, the ginger and half of only of lost fat stores, but also of wasted For more information or for Ingredients: the green onions and give it a stir for lean body mass or muscle. Sarcopenia references, visit www.nutrilogiq.net 1 package of Rice Noodles 10 seconds. (you can get this from any Asian market Return the eggplants to the Nonstick or Filipino store) Skillet. 1 package Shiitake or Oyster mushrooms Add some Hoisin Sauce or Garlicky Bochoy or pechay (chopped with stems Sesame sauce. Sprinkle with red separate) pepper flakes if you want it a little 1 piece of Ginger spicy! 4 - 5 cloves of garlic Toss to coat. Onion and Green onion Serve hot. 1 or 2 Julienned carrots July 2019 The North American Filipino Star 13 Brenda Arota, Rhona Majestrado, Adviser Sir Ray Balansi were: Flores de Mayo, Cordillera (PCCAQ), Commander Sir Angelito Manuel KCR, Russia Cleopatra, and Good Vibration. Deputy Commander Sir Hadjal Gatoc Other performers were KCR, Chancellor Sir Angelito Emmanuel Agdaya, Mary Joy Balgos Laxamana KOR, Pursuivant Sir Rene (Declamation), Angel Celine Fernandez Hizon KR, Exchequer Sir Rolando (Poem), JKA Karate Demonstration Esperon KOR, Archivist Sir Amado (Sensi Marie Taylor and Charles Darius Lozano KR, Auditor Sir John Aquino Boco), and Doce Pares (Filipino Martial KR, Trustee Sir Teddy Dedote, Trustee Social Arts). Hopefully, the above Sir Teodoro Olivar Jr. KOR. performances will encourage every The July 1st celebration was Tidbits Filipino to join in any or all of the FHM held at Guy and Rene Levesque Street. celebrations starting next year ! Beautifully decorated floats carried So the public may know: last wonderfully dressed ladies of their Fely Rosales Cariño June 22, the Quebec Council on organizations. As usual, the Ati-Atihan Philippine Canada Business and Trade band stole the show with their upbeat Cold spells are gone for now. Reyes (Facilitator), Sir Hector Racuya (QCPCBT) President Remedios repertoire, enticing people to dance! The heat wave is upon us with a (Chairman), Sir Jolan Bueno (Co- Monteagudo invited FHM Chairman Al Despite the sprinkling of some vengeance. Intermittent rain is Chairman), Police Mobile Patrol, Sir Abdon and auxiliary members Elma raindrops, the parade went smoothly welcome. The chirping sounds of birds Stephane Morin, Sir Alexander Bolatao, Rebecca Aguilar, Nenita due to security officers Nico and have sent my friend, Maria Kuersteimer Famularcana, Sir Sheldon Cohen, Licyayo, Jeanette Perignon, Dolly Francesco Mazzone, Robin Hunter and rushing to buy bird seeds and bags of Grand Marshall, Hon. Anthony Belandres, Minda Mazzone and yours others. Yearly organizers Minda rabbit foods. This season has also sent Housefather, Sir Dario Boco (KGOR- truly to meet and greet with delegates Mazzone, Cristy Celeste Hunter, and planting expert Benny Bote to botanical CCFAQ President), Sir James de la Paz from Canada and the Philippines. The others patrolled the parade. Walking stores to select plants for his backyard (KGOR, Founder and Administrator), QCPCBT’s vision is to facilitate and holding the banners were Remy vegetable garden. His friends are CCFAQ Board of Directors & Officers, international business development to Monteagudo, Patrick Gotera and son, hoping for a good produce come Knights of Rizal, Sir Gerry Danzil benefit Canada and the Philippines. Fely R. Carino and others. Visible were harvest time. (KGOR, Montreal Chapter Commander), The ultimate aim is to expand Philippine ICI television anchors Tenne Rose June of every year is the month Sir Ramon Posadas (MMC Chapter business in Canada. Dayandante, Michael Davantes, Derwin granted to all Filipinos in every province Commander), Sir Angelito Manuel Last June 27, Natalie Pelausa Collantes and their crew recording the of Canada as Filipino Heritage Month (KCR, West Island Chapter invited us to lunch for a tete-a-tete event for television viewers. After the (FHM). We hold most of our Commander), Esphie Manaog session. We, from the FHM led by AL parade was the cutting of the Canada celebrations in June and no wonder, (Kababaihang Rizalista President), Abdon, were vey delighted to see her Day cake partaken by the general our friends Snowdon Councilor Marvin Ladies of the Knights of Rizal, CANON, and renew old memories. As active as public. Rotrand and Darlington Councilor Lionel Canadian Forces, Sir Freddie Baculina she is, she was interviewed for a project The Kalikuhang Bisaya’s 25th Perez helped launched our own FHM (Seafarers President), Sir Ismael aimed at telling her life story starting Anniversary celebration was held at the last June 2. Elected Filipino Heritage Calaunan (CFFAQ President), Bisaya from the Philippines until she came to Cote St. Luc Aquatic and Community Montreal Chairman is Al Abdon, a Womens Group of Montreal, Black Canada. Her responses were very Center last July 13. After the entrance prominent Filipino leader in the Watch School of Pipes and Drums, interesting. Let’s look forward to this of colors, the Panday TInig performed community. Here are the events held in Cesar Manuel (FAMAS President), Chris interview to come out soon! Also, the anthems. Librada Calope did the June in Montreal : Flores de Mayo at St. Bautista (Doce Pares), JKA-Melarie thanks to Nena Cordero for her Invocation and Board of Directors Kevin’s Church (June 1st), FHM Taylor and Charles Darius Boco, Pastor gourmet cooking. Other FHM members member Felix Salazar gave the Opening Day Celebration at 6767 CDN Donald Barrientos (Jesus is Lord), who visited were Jeanette Perignon, Welcome Address. The Kalikuhang (June 2nd), FCAWI Independence Day Pastor Victor and Imelda S. Lapitan (Joy Rebecca Aguilar, Nenita Licyayo, Elma Bisaya’s Dynamic Dancers and the Celebration at Olympia Hall in Pointe Christian Center International), Dolly Bolatao, Fely Bisares, and yours truly. Kalikuhang Bisaya Performing Artists Claire (June 7), FAMAS Independence Arjona-Brouillete (Flores de Mayo), True to the goal of increasing entertained with their folkdance number Day Dinner at the Holiday Inn, Montreal Arco Iris Montreal, Kim Colours, CEO membership for the Knights of Rizal presentations. Reyna Louise Omictin Airport (June 8), Tarlac Association International, Allstate Insurance, (KOR), the West Island Chapter , did a very lively emceeing. Her dad , Independence Day Party at 6767CDN Sumbly Pharmacy, and Iglesia ni Cristo. Eastern Canada Region held their Kalikuhang Bisaya President Ray (June 8), SWIS Independence Day Following the parade, Deputy Knighting of new members as well as Omictin, must be so proud! By the way, Event at Olympia Hall in Pointe Claire Consular Minister Noel Fernandez from the Induction of Officers last June 29. It they also have a band led by Ray (June 9), FAMAS Flag Raising the Philippine Embassy started the was held at the community center at Omictin with daughter Louise as soloist. Ceremony at the FAMAS Center (June celebratory greetings. He was followed 6767 Cote des Neiges . Knighted Among the entertainment of the night 12), CCFAQ Philippine Independence by Consul Jeffrey Salik (Philippine candidates were Jeff Buenafe, Romeo was Kalikuhang Bisaya’s Yoyoy Villame, Day Celebration at McKenzie King Park Embassy), Hon. Anthony Housefather Remigio, and Edwin Rosete. After the in the person of Felix Salazar, known by (June 15), FHM Attribution of the Place (MP, Mount Royal), Hon. Rachel Knighting, such a solemn ceremony, the group as Yoyoy Salazar! What a Jose Rizal at McKenzie King Park (June Bendayan (MP, Outremont), Hon. the program began with the usual hilarious and pleasant surprise! Well 15), FILGA’s Ms. Heritage 2019 Kathleen Weil (MNA, NDG), Councilor entrance of colors, guests, and done! There were special awardees for Coronation at the Holiday Inn Montreal Marvin Rotrand (Councilor, Snowdon), members. Lupang Hinirang was their service to the organization. Among Airport (June 15), Knights of Rizal’s Councilor Lionel Perez (Councilor, performed by baritone singer Julius them were Fred Magallanes, Marlene Birthday Celebration of Dr. Jose Rizal at Darlington District) and Mayor Sue Abad, while O, Canada was sang by Birao, and one of the best dressed of the McKenzie King Park (June 16), Montgomery (CDN-NDG). At the end of another baritone, Sir Ed Valdez. night, Anita Lo. Raffles and dancing Eucharistic Celebration of the Filipino the greetings, Sir James de la Paz Chapter Pursuivant Sir Dante Tabamo, kept the crowd energized until closing Heritage Community at St. Joseph surprised a very happy and thankful Mackenzie Central Chapter Commander time. Oratory (June 21), and finally, FCAAQ mayor with his serenade, singing his Ramon Posadas did the Invocation. Until the next issue, may the Musical Extravaganza at McKenzie King signature song, Elvis Presley’s ‘Fools Montreal Chapter Commander Sir Gerry Lord bless us all ! Park (July 1). Rush In’. James, our very own Elvis Danzil welcomed the guests. Inducted Out of all these events, the most Presley of Montreal, still has it! into office by Eastern Canada Region important is the 121st Anniversary of Behind the tents were different the Declaration of Philippine Filipino restaurants with their distinct Independence held last June 15 at gourmet selections that enticed the McKenzie King Park on Cote St. crowd with delicious Filipino cuisine. Catherine West, Montreal. Sir James People line up for their favorite pork de la Paz, founder of the Council of barbecue, lechon, bubble tea, etc. Canadian Filipino Association of After lunch, Cultural Program Quebec (CCFAQ), Knights of Rizal Area Chairman/Coordinator Willy Quiambao Commander, Eastern Canada Region had his participants ready to ascend the and Sir Dario Boco (present CCFAQ stage. Vocal solos were rendered by President), left no stone unturned in the Astrid and Ingrid Torico. Joyce and preparation of this annual and patriotic Jennifer Duka, Renier Carbonel, Jorge event. Most Filipino organizations Villegas, Kathlee Pedram, Jun Bonyad, participated in the parade that started in Julius Abad, Tristan Blaza, Gil Suarez, the park and went through several Andrew Aguilar, Mark Simbulan and streets around the Cote des Neiges Kristen Gail Palma. Among the dance area, and back to the McKenzie King performers were Munting Hiyas and Park quadrangle to start the festivities. Munting Lakan, Angelica Paige del Bear with me as I list the Rosario, Seniors in Motion, Pamana ng participants of the parade: Diony de los Luzviminda, Arco Iris, Komachi, July 2019 14 The North American Filipino Star

How Mikee conquered Rock legend Sting brings her insecurities world tour to aMn Emamyn, foiulr a Oscar nominations (including 2017’s nomination for “The Empty Chair” from JIM: THE JAMES FOLEY STORY), a TONY nomination, Billboard Magazine’s Century Award, and MusiCares 2004 Person of the Year. Also a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, he has received the Kennedy Center Honors, The American Music Award of Merit, and The Polar Music Prize. Sting has been awarded Honorary Doctorates of Music by the University of Northumbria (1992), Berklee College of Music (1994), University of Newcastle upon Tyne (2006) and Brown University at its 250th Commencement ceremony (2018). Throughout his illustrious Sting career, Sting has sold close to 100 The Cherrytree Music million albums from his combined Company, Live Nation, and Ovation work with The Police and as a solo Productions have confirmed that artist. "Sting: My Songs" will be presented Following his critically- at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on acclaimed album, 57th& 9th, his first October 2. rock/pop collection in over a Tickets go on sale starting decade, Sting and reggae star, Wednesday, July 3 at Shaggy released a collaborative, www.buytickets.asia and island-influenced album, entitled www.ticketnet.com.ph. 44/876, that draws from the many Currently on tour throughout surprising connections at the heart Europe, Sting’s My Songs concert is of their music. With its title a rollicking, dynamic show featuring referencing their home country his most beloved songs, written codes, 44/876 first and foremost Mikee Quintos throughout the 18-time Grammy honors the duo’s mutual love for Mikee Quintos’ passion for push my boundaries,” she said. Award winner’s prolific career both Jamaica: Shaggy’s homeland, and music started at a very young age. But The 21-year-old talent likewise with The Police and as a solo artist. the place where Sting penned such pursuing a career in acting meant that realized that juggling music and acting Hailed a “masterful performance classics as The Police’s “Every performing had to take a back seat. could be doable. “I thought that this is from start to finish,” fans can expect Breath You Take.” Their chart- “Since entering show biz three something I should continue working to hear “Englishman In New York,” topping release debuted at #1 in on. I don’t have to forget about singing years ago, my heart, body and soul “Fields of Gold,” “Shape of My Germany and Top 10 in the UK. It or dancing,” said the actress, who’s have been focused on acting. I have Heart,” “Every Breath You Take,” spent over 20 weeks atop Billboard’s currently an architecture student at the no regrets, though, because I’m “Roxanne,” “Message In A Bottle” Reggae Album chart in the US, University of Santo Tomas. enjoying myself,” Mikee, who was last and many more, with Sting earned Gold certifications in Poland seen in the series “Onanay,” told Mikee isn’t a “biritera,” but she accompanied by an electric, rock and France and received the reporters in a recent pocket interview believes that her voice has other good ensemble. GRAMMY Award for Best Reggae for “Revelation,” her upcoming qualities that she hopes to show off in Members of Sting’s Fan Club Album. concert with “The Clash’s” Anthony “Revelation,” which will be held on Rosaldo. July 28 at Music Museum (call 891- will have the opportunity to access Sting’s support for human Now, as she tries to shift her 9999). She and Anthony are expected exclusive pre-sale tickets July 1 rights organizations such as the attention back to singing, she realized to perform ’90s favorites, current hits, through July 2 prior to the general Rainforest Fund, Amnesty that regaining her old form wasn’t as OPM dance bops and even a bit of public by visiting www.sting.com. International, and Live Aid mirrors his simple as flicking a switch. Broadway. Composer, singer- art in its universal outreach. Along “I haven’t been singing for “I’m into soulful songs and I songwriter, actor, author, and activist with wife Trudie Styler, Sting founded three years, so my insecurities grew,” try to connect with my feelings. We will Sting was born in Newcastle, the Rainforest Fund in 1989 to she pointed out. “During my recent be doing songs that are personal to England before moving to London in protect both the world’s rainforests training, there were songs I was afraid us,” she said. “The repertoire won’t be 1977 to form The Police with Stewart and the indigenous people living of doing. I knew that not being able to limited to a certain genre. It’s going to Copeland and Andy Summers. The there. Together they have held 18 do them well or hit certain notes would be a mix of everything, to cater to band released five studio albums, benefit concerts to raise funds and frustrate me.” everyone.” earned six Grammy Awards and two awareness for our planet’s But as she continued, slowly This is her first major show, Brits, and was inducted into The endangered resources. Since its and Mikey is admittedly excited and but surely, the GMA 7 artist eventually Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003. inception, the Rainforest Fund has nervous at the same time. “But I’m managed to shake off the rust. As one of the world’s most expanded to a network of hoping that this experience helps me “Because of the concert, I have been distinctive solo artists, Sting has interconnected organizations conquer my insecurities. There’s singing a lot more. It feels great … It’s received an additional 12 Grammy working in more than 20 countries heartening that the producers (JPI always room for improvement,” she awards, two Brits, a Golden Globe, over three continents.
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If you find something or someone special, hold on to that person, ’wag mo nang pakawalan, ’wag ka nang maghanap ng iba.” Arci shares some steamy scenes with her leading man JC, whom she described as “very professional” and who reminds her of Arci Muñoz on the message of her PPP film Open: If you find something or someone special, hold close college buddies at the UP on to that person, don’t let him go, don’t go looking for another one. Theater Arts. For her, Open is her most daring film to date. Arci Muñoz revealed that she because he got someone else nose, Arci explained that she’s not the What does Anton, her real-life had not only once but twice pregnant. Nakabuntis po siya. type of girlfriend who guards a love of two years, think of the film’s experienced infidelity in a Nalaman ko (na) buntis na yung girl. boyfriend like a hawk. concept? “Hindi niya alam, pati nanay relationship. Baby na,” Arci told The STAR and ko. He doesn’t know as to what extent The 30-year-old actress other reporters on the sidelines of the ang ginawa namin in the story. But he confessed that she had three exes, recent launch of Pista ng Pelikulang knows it’s about open relationships,” two of whom she caught cheating on Pilipino (PPP) Year 3, wherein her film she said, adding her boyfriend has her. Open is one of the 10 official entries. been very supportive of her artistic Without naming names, she A flagship program of the Film side. further related that she discovered Development Council of the She also said they’ve never one ex was cheating because he got Philippines (FDCP), the filmfest runs had major fights, only very minor ones another girl pregnant. on Sept. 13 to 19. over her tattoos and piercings, and “Tapos na. Matagal na When asked how it could her fangirling over BTS member Jimin. matagal na. 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Heart Evangelista declares Matteo tells Sarah on her she’s got no plans of birthday: ‘We are running for public office bulletproof together’

Matteo Guidicelli with Sarah Geronimo

Actor-athlete Matteo Guidicelli love, keep that glow in your eyes and wore his heart on his sleeve as he that magical heart. You’ve touched my wrote a message for girlfriend Sarah life in ways that I cannot explain, thank “That lovely smile is so heart-melting. Meeting these wonderful Geronimo on her birthday. you. Keep being you and shine Guidicelli took to Instagram to forever! I love you! HAPPY children and their families was an eye opener about how pen a message for Geronimo who just BIRTHDAY!” he continued. important healthcare is. Working to see how we can improve the turned 31 on Thursday, July 25. Personalities like Angelica system and facilities of the Prieto Diaz Municipal Hospital here “My love, HAPPY HAPPY Panganiban, Angel Locsin and Tim BIRTHDAY! You are the most beautiful Yap likewise sent greetings to in Sorsogon.” - Heart Evangelista woman to ever cross my life. We keep Geronimo under Guidicelli’s post. Heart Evangelista revealed Evangelista shared in Instagram a our relationship very private but before The couple have kept their that she has no intention of following moment of her discussing “plans for the day ends let me say that I LOVE relationship away from the limelight the career of her husband and the future” with Escudero, in his YOU VERY MUCH,” Guidicelli wrote. since confirming it in 2014, with “No one and nothing can stop Guidicelli posting photos of them governor of Sorsogon, Chiz office in Sorsogon. me from loving you more and more occasionally on social media.
Escudero as an elected official. To that, one follower, a each day. We are bulletproof together The “first lady” of Sorsogon certain @indaygirle, got curious and has recently been sharing with fans asked, “Are you going to run for about her endeavors to help the government office?” province, as seen on photos she “I don’t need power or a Andi Eigenmann gives birth posts on Instagram, such as visiting position to help. My answer is no. hospitals and wet markets. Not for me,” answered Evangelista. to her baby with Philmar Last Friday, July 19, Alipayo Julia Barretto excited to move in to new house At 22, actress Julia Barretto has reached a milestone by owning a house for and she could not help but share her excitement about moving in. Barretto bared that she will be moving in to her new abode in an Instagram post Wednesday. “Enjoying the last few weeks On Wednesday night, July 24, Philmar Alipayo, Andi Eigenmann's in my bed before I move into my own partner for over a year, posted an Instagram Story where he was home,” Barretto wrote. cradling a baby in his arms. While she is excited, Barretto admitted she is also nervous about Actress Andi Eigenmann has Ellie staring at her baby sister. I will the responsibility of moving in. given birth to her second child. cherish this moment forever,” “Nervous about the big In an Instagram story Eigenmann wrote Thursday in a responsibility but I am ready and Wednesday night, Eigenmann shared separate post. excited for this new chapter in my life. a photo of surfer-boyfriend Philmar It was in February when So thankful, so blessed,” Barretto Alipayo cradling their newborn. Eigenmann confirmed she and Alipayo said. Eigenmann also shared a were expecting a child. It was in 2017 when the precious moment between her She gave birth to Ellie, her construction of Barretto’s house firstborn Ellie and her baby sister. daughter with former partner Jake “Fell asleep and woke up to Ejercito, in November 2011.
started.
www.filipinostar.org July 2019 The North American Filipino Star 17 the actress said. she wants to be able to turn to that In the course of the interview, it person and say, “It’s difficult, right?’” was revealed that she is a fitness Asked if she’s like other girls Kathryn Bernardo on junkie, too. who are into collecting things, Kathryn “I do three exercises. Actually, warmed up to the topic. only two because I stopped cycling. I First, she’s not a shoe lover. Alden Richards, love for had poor cardio condition so I did “If you’re going to make me cycling to develop endurance. I plan to choose between shoes and bags, I bags and travel go back.” would choose the latter. Even when I “Lagree is my obsession,” wear just rubber shoes, I want nice Kathryn added, referring to workout bags to go with them.” adventures that combines resistance training and Oh, what kind of bags? cardio to strengthen, tighten, and tone “I go for classic bags, the type the body. “You just imagine that it is which does not get old. Also, I want three times Pilates because it is three my bags in small sizes, ones that you times heavier. You’re carrying heavier can hardly put anything in because it is but lahat body weight lang din. It super small.” focuses on the abdominal muscles To prove her point, she and the butt. I’m such a fan of Lagree showed her Chanel bag which that from Quezon City, pupunta pa ako contains candy, perfume and P500. ng The Fort just to work out.” “Big bags do not fit my She prefers to be with personality,” she pointed out, company when she exercises because laughing.
Dingdong Dantes to compete in 42-km race

Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards in a scene from ‘Hello, Love, Goodbye’

With his unflagging discipline showed just how close the two have and thKathryn Bernardo working for become. the first time with Alden Richards in Kathryn also appeared as “Hello, Love, Goodbye” proved to be guest in Erich Gonzales’ vlog where an eye-opener for both of them. the former gamely played the “Yes or “Although we see each other No game.” during events, we’ve never been “Do you eat everything you formally introduced,” she said. “The want?” Erich asked. introduction happened at the story “Yes,” Kathryn said. “After this conference for the movie, then came interview, I will have ramen. I like the look test and then we were flying Japanese, Filipino and Korean food. I straight away to Hong Kong for cannot live without dessert every after shooting.” meal.” What was her first impression “Can you live without your of Alden? dogs?” was Erich’s second query. “He’s kind of chubby,” she “No,” replied. “I have seven joked during an interview with Alden dogs – Pala, Cloud, Pablo, Snow, right seated beside her, laughing. Summer, Storm and Kaya and one cat, When the same question was Chloe, and one hedgehog.” asked of Kathryn when she and Alden And, yes, Kathryn does Dindong Dantes appeared as guest on an early fangirling. morning show, the actress gave a “Yes, I do fangirling especially When actor Dingdong Dantes was with long-distance running coaches serious answer. when I have a crush, like Ryan younger, running a marathon never and conditioning his body for the “I think he’s very mature,” said Gosling. One time, I watched ‘Wonder crossed his mind. But the Kapuso event. Kathryn. “When he and direk Cathy Woman’ and I liked Gal Gadot. But “Primetime King,” at 38, is now “The motivation for me, this (Garcia-Molina, director of ‘Hello, now I am a super fan of ‘Game of preparing for his first competitive 42- time, is greater than just myself,” he Love, Goodbye’) were talking, I was Thrones.’ I want to go to their kilometer run. explained. just listening because I’m a bit shy. locations…” “I thought then only a fool Being a family man, the actor And that thought about him came to Kathryn also revealed she loves would ever run 42 kilometers and said, has changed his perspective on me so I told them, ‘Mature siya, no?’” adventures. inflict such pain upon himself. But now, life “a hundredfold.” During the interview, Alden “I am game for anything. I I’m preparing for a marathon this He and actress Marian Rivera and Kathryn were asked to do the want to go to Sagada. I want to go on September,” Dingdong told Inquirer had their eldest child Letizia in 2015. photo booth challenge where they road trips. I want to learn different Entertainment at the sidelines of the They just welcomed their son, Jose posed sweetly as if for use as movie. In cultures,” said she. launch event hosted by Ensure for him Sixto IV, in April. one shot, Alden leaned on Kathryn’s Her favorite travel companion and choreographer Geleen Eugenio, Dingdong said: “Everything shoulder. Another shot saw them is no other than her boyfriend, actor whom he welcomed to the brand as its became clear [as to] what I wanted to cheek-to-cheek and still another had Daniel Padilla. newest endorser, at One Canvas in achieve. And being fit became a him putting his hands on her cheeks. It “He’s game for anything and Makati City last week. result.”
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Maine Mendoza might be a did, but some also expressed superstar in her own right, but she is concern for her safety. also a big fan of not only British rock “Ingats, Meng! Ang lakas ng alternative band Coldplay, but also of ulan!” a fan commented. American indie pop band LANY. “Ingat Maine. Dyos kong bata So, despite her tight shooting ka. Baka magkasakit ka. Sugod schedule, heavy Manila traffic and talaga sa Ulan,” another one said. pouring rain, Maine has shared in a While the actress did not series of Twitter posts how she defied mention if she rode a motorcycle via a the odds just to catch LANY’s Manila ride-hailing service or if she drove the concert and satisfy her “fangirl” motorcycle on her own, she shared in hunger. the third post that she was able to According to the “Eat Bulaga” arrive to the concert safely and she host, she is among the first ones to had fun. Edgar Allan Guzman buy tickets to the concert, so she “Nairaos! Pakiramdam ko Edgar Allan “EA” Guzman But EA, whose performance made herself free for the day. She did may hinabol akong jowa na paalis ng sees a changed entertainment in the 2011 film “Ligo na U, Lapit na not expect, however, to be called for bansa. Iba kayo, @thisisLANY,” Maine landscape these days, markedly Me” put him on the local show biz an emergency shooting schedule on said, comparing her motorcycle- different from when he was new to map, shares that he learned to find the concert day. riding experience to a popular movie the business. much-needed recharging, “Nakipagunahan ako bumili scene wherein a girl would make a “Show biz personalities eventually: “I maximize our ng LANY tickets noon tapos may run just to stop the love of her life from nowadays have bigger impact schedule. I work four times a week biglaang taping ngayon? Ang shaket leaving. shaket. Enjoy sa lahat ng pupunta “Hindi ko to nagawa kay Chris because of social media,” EA tells only. It’s important that I don’t just tonight. I-hi niyo nalang ako kay Martin.. baka magtampo,” she the Inquirer in Filipino. “So it’s keep accepting work, since I also @pauljasonklein,” she said in her first enthused, sharing that she did not important to be a good example to need to think about my health.” post, insinuating that she would be give the same effort when she young people who idolize you.” Now nearing 30, EA says he unable to go to the concert anymore. watched the Coldplay frontman and It’s been over a decade since doesn’t work out regularly, but he The singer-actress, however, his band in a Manila concert. EA started giving show biz a shot. makes sure he has a consistently surprised her fans when she tweeted “Anyway, you guys were His sheer love for the art of acting, he healthy diet: “I haven’t eaten rice for photos showing her riding a amazing! Thanks for giving us a great says, continues to play a significant about a year.” motorcycle while drenched in the rain, show! Til the next!” she said as part in amassing a variety of roles for EA, who won “Eat Bulaga’s” just to make it in time for the concert message to LANY. the small and big screens. Mr. Pogi tilt in 2006, has gotten from her taping. Maine watched during the “I enjoy my work, and I love acting and hosting work across “Magtataping pero hindi second day of LANY’s three-night what I do,” the actor declares. “The networks GMA 7, ABS-CBN and TV susuko! Dibale nang dugyot basta Manila concert this year, which ends only difficulty I have about show biz 5, and is currently back as a Kapuso #LabanLANY!!!” she said. on Thursday.
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"In the 2090s, there's much our strength” mantra and argued is of Asian or African origin as of 2016, Published Thursday, July 25, 2019 less in the way of sea ice, and there's instead for a more gradual integration according to Statistics Canada. 2:29PM EDT more waves," said Manson. of immigrants who ” have the right to Canada accepted 286,000 HALIFAX -- A federal The researcher says the areas cherish and maintain their cultural government geoscientist has of highest sensitivity are on the heritage” while also adapting to developed fresh maps of coastlines northern coasts facing the Beaufort Canadian values — rather than those showing where flooding and erosion Sea, where bright red colours on the who might try to “recreate the society caused by climate change are likely to maps signal the elevated risk. and culture (they) left behind.” His inflict maximum damage this century. "Things are getting much speech did not touch on Quebec’s The mapping effort led by worse in that area .... It's one of the recent ban against visible religious Gavin Manson has taken into account areas with the highest increase in symbols worn by public servants. factors like the disappearance of sea sensitivity, and it extends further east “Maxime Bernier is struggling ice, rising waves and the makeup of into the Arctic archipelago than we for attention,” says Tom Urbaniak, a Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen the shoreline. would have expected." political science professor at Cape permanent residents in 2017, and The latest version of the Factors such as melting Breton University. “I sense that he Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen CanCoast map has combined six key ground ice and loose materials along perceives — somewhat announced last October that the factors to create visual ratings of the shore are key factors along the opportunistically perceives — an Liberal government increase the "coastal sensitivity" on the three coast facing the Arctic Ocean, he adds. opening for himself in the current number of immigrants it accepts each oceans. Parts of Hudson Bay are also climate of right-wing populism that has year, rising to 350,000 in 2021. Some Manson said in an interview in the red zone, as are portions of impacted on many countries but has audience members hoped to hear Wednesday that when you start to southeastern Cape Breton and tiny hitherto been much less of a factor in Maxime dramatically reduce the annual consider how wave height rises due to Sable Island, hundreds of kilometres Canada.” number. a lack of sea ice or the slope of the off Nova Scotia's coast. Bernier was introduced to the “150,000” said a 21-year-old shore, it can make a major difference in In the case of Cape Breton, the crowd by Mansur, an associate electrician, who requested to remain erosion and flooding. factors that raise sensitivity include the professor of political science at the anonymous. "It includes a whole lot more likelihood of reduced ice on the inland University of Western Ontario running “Less than 50,000,” said a 25- information on factors that affect the Bras d'Or lakes, which would result in for the PPC in London North Centre, year-old IT specialist, who also physical sensitivity of Canada's more tidal action against the after the Conservative party rejected requested to remain anonymous. coasts," he said from the Geological shorelines. his candidacy. Lynda Shapiro, a retired Survey of Canada office at the Bedford The mapping data is publicly “There are moments in the physiotherapist who lives in Ajax, Ont. 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