Vol. XXX, No. 5 May 2012 http://www.filipinostar.org FAMAS’ 2012 Miss Philippines Montreal - Ambassador of Goodwill pageant a success Dimayuga bags FAMAS Miss Philippines- Montreal Ambassador of Goodwill 2012 title By W. G. Quiambao and Z. F. Kharroubi May 5, 2012, Montreal – Mariel Uruttia Dimayuga, a 19-year old dental coordinator and an aspiring singer from the West Island, was crowned the new FAMAS Miss Philippines-Montreal Ambassador of Goodwill 2012 during a pageant held at Ecole St. Luc’s auditiorium “La Decouverte” in Montreal. "This is a whole new experience to me,” said Dimayuga, who was beaming with joy. The first runner up was 22-year old Sharonrose Deshmukh, a third year student at the Richard Ivey School of Business (University of Western Ontario). Other candidates were: Melanie Cardinal, first year student in athletic therapy at Concordia University, Marjorie Miranda who studied nursing at St. Augustine Photo shows the judges posing wiith the new Miss Philippines Montreal - Ambassador of Goodwill 2012, Mariel Urrutia School of Nursing in the Philippines Dimayuga (5th from the left) and the first runner up, Sharonrose Deshmukh (7th from left). The other candidates are: Jilliene and currently working in a nursing Araja (in white), Melanie Cardinal (in light purple), and Marjorie Miranda (in black gown). Photo taken after the crowning See Page 4 - Miss Philippines ceremony. (Photo: ZFK). Obama wants Fil-Am lawyer to be federal judge LOS ANGELES (April 26, “It’s long overdue,” said 2012) —US President Barack Obama lawyer Arnedo Valera, executive on Wednesday nominated Filipino- director of the Migrant Heritage American trial attorney Lorna Commission based in Washington, Schofield to serve as a federal district DC. “It’s good for America to have court judge for the Southern District of diverse perspectives, whether it’s New York. national origin, gender or ideology.” If confirmed by the United Schofield, 56, is the daughter States Senate, Schofield would of a Filipino woman who immigrated become the first Filipino-American to the United States during the post- ‘Corona leaving fate to God’, see page 3 federal judge. World War II reconstruction of the Fil-Am groups lauded Philippines. Schofield’s nomination, saying it was a big win for diversity. “Given that Scholar at NYU Asian-Americans are significantly She grew up in a blue-collar underrepresented in the federal community in the US Midwest where judiciary, Ms Schofield’s addition will she earned a full scholarship for her greatly enhance the judiciary’s undergraduate education at Indiana diversity,” said Ed Navarra, national University. She double-majored in chair of the National Federation of German and English, graduating Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA). See Page 5 Fil-Am Lawyer “Lone Ranger” eyes Olympic gold. see p. 23

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www.filipinostar.org 2 The North American Filipino Star May 2012 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Editorial 23 May 2012 likely been felt yet. The government and An excellent example of what Disappointed At DND’s Canadians have sent these men and Cuts to Operational women to deploy and serve in these young people can do Health Research missions abroad and therefore have a moral obligation to ensure they are The 2012 PMAG pageant goodwill or promote ideals from one At the same time that DND has properly cared for once they return. organized by FAMAS recently is an entity to another, or to a population. A admitted that the numbers of suicide The announced cuts give the example of what young people can do. goodwill ambassador may be an incidents in the Canadian Forces have government a failing grade. Without In fact, all the five young women who individual from one country who risen, how is it possible that the operational research in this area, participated are certainly all winners, resides in or travels to another country, department is eliminating the jobs of Canada will be forced to resort to even though only one was given the in a diplomatic mission (or medical professionals involved in reactive treatment while abandoning title as tradition dictates in any contest. international friendship mission) at a suicide prevention and monitoring of the proactive education and They showed their individual talents, peer to peer level; that is: country to post-traumatic stress disorders? They prevention of mental illness to our unique beauty, and brains. It made us country, state to state, city to city; or, are actually reducing the number of troops. feel that indeed the youth is the hope as an intermediary representing the epidemiologists and researchers who It is unacceptable that these of our country. What they gave us was people at the other extreme of an analyze mental health issues. cuts been made on the backs of our a wonderful evening of pure pleasure. organization. This government has most vulnerable and mentally ill There was never a dull moment. It was Goodwill Ambassadors have previously asserted that dealing with soldiers, sailors, airmen and not too long nor too short and every been an official (or unofficial) part of such health issues is a priority. How airwomen. There is no better way to minute counted. The success of the governments and cultures for as long can the government announce on the demonstrate their commitment to show certainly showed that there was as diplomacy has existed; to exchange one hand that it appreciates the support the men and women who a good team that worked together. gifts and presents; humanitarian relief; sacrifices made by our veterans and serve their country than by not making Another aspect of this pageant or development aid, using well known then turn around and cut the services these cuts. that is worth mentioning is the use of celebrities, scientists, authors, known and research efforts needed to treat the title “Ambassador of Goodwill” activists, and other high society those same men and women, at a time Patricia (Pat) Varga is the Dominion which reminds us of the great potential figures. Goodwill missions of countries when they need it most? President of The Royal Canadian of mobilizing the idea of promoting are usually carried out or overseen by The Legion is extremely Legion. peace and harmony in our community. the head of state, and do not concerned with this move, especially Whoever thought of changing the title necessarily involve diplomatic with the increase of suicide incidents in For more information call Bob Butt at of the annual beauty pageant from credentials outside of a letter of the Canadian Forces. The full extent of 613-591-3335 Extension 241 from 8 “Miss Philippines Montreal” to “Miss presentation (or letter of credence). the cases of mental illness, arising a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Philippines Montreal Ambassador of However some states do issue from the heavy operational tempo in [email protected] Goodwill” must be thinking that there credentials that include diplomatic the Balkans and Afghanistan, has not is a need for this title to remind us immunity for their goodwill ambassadors such as Haiti. OPINION A few days after my about the importance of having an conversation with Arellano, it dawned attitude that promotes unity instead of Many governmental, multilateral, nongovernmental, and For a moment, as a on me that the pageant would be held conflict and controversies. The new in a school auditorium. It wouldn't be title was used in 2010 and was held by nonprofit organizations utilize goodwill member of the press, I`m ambassadors to promote their at Hellenic Community Centre or Andrea Neufeld. She exemplified in a depressed Holiday Inn. Since the pageant would certain way the role of goodwill programs and reach out to others with W. G. Quiambao be held in the auditorium where no ambassador when she was sent by programs that are based on good relations that are usually secular and No, it`s not the full moon or a food would be served, I asked a FAMAS to go to conferences and other member of the organizing committee apolitical. Among the organizations fantasy to be a "drama king" for a day events. Now that she has passed the if the press had to pay.too. The answer that use goodwill ambassadors to that triggered my `mood swing.`` title to the new Miss Philippines was a firm , "Yes. It's a fundraising." deliver agendas include Sister Cities, It was simply the experience I Ambassador of Goodwill, Mariel Well, that was still ok with me. the United Nations, organizations of encountered during the FAMAS Miss Urrutia Dimayuga, it is hoped that she No problem. For the sake of the the United Nations, the African Union, Philippines-Montreal Ambassador of will carry on with the mission of community and "pakikisama" (going Muscular Dystrophy Association, Goodwill 2012 pageant last May 5 in promoting peace in the community. along with others), I reserved a ticket. Rotary International, and many others Cote St. Luc. It is common knowledge that A week before the pageant, I including the government of the United When Rose Marie Arellano, many other organizations use the title personally went to the center to pick States of America as seen in 2009 chairperson of PMAG 2012, told me to of “Ambassador of Goodwill.” The up my ticket and pay. I wanted to when former President Bill Clinton save May 5, I knew she wanted me to Wikipedia has a comprehensive make things easier for FAMAS. Some traveled to North Korea on a special attend the pageant. I told her that I’d information about this title which is associations are still running after the goodwill mission. be there if I were not busy. I even defined as a collective term sometimes people who have not paid their tickets Evidently, the title of Miss volunteered to write about the pageant used as a substitute honorific title or a after their event. Philippines Montreal - Ambassador of - before and after. It was true that the title of honor for an Ambassador of The moon was full last May 5 Goodwill is derived from a great pageant was posted on the FAMAS Goodwill; but, most appropriately for a but I was unusually in good mood tradition of promoting world peace. website but how many Filipinos check generic recognition, it is a job position when I arrived at the auditorium. At Will the idea of promoting goodwill in it regularly.Some don't even have any or description that is usually indicated least I could say that true to my words, our community be vigorously computer, some don't have computer following the name of the individual I delivered my promise to write about supported by everyone? knowledge at all. For me, our recognized in the position. Goodwill the pageant. The write up was Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi community paper is still the effective ambassadors generally deliver published in the April issue of the media to publicize important events. North American Filipino Star. Now, My intention was good. I although I could have stayed home volunteered to write about the pageant and watched television, I was at the for the April issue of the North auditorium to cover the pageant for the American Filipino Star to help May publication of the same promote the sale of tickets, and to newspaper. But when I asked for a write about it after May 5 to please the copy of the souvenir program, I was Tel.: 514-485-7861 parents, relatives and friends of the 5320-A Queen Mary Road told to pay $2.00. That policy, E-Mail: [email protected] five candidates. Of course, parents Montreal, Quebec H3X 1T7 according to the ladies in charge of the Published by: Filcan Publications, Inc. would be happy and proud to see their programs, applied to everybody. Of Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi daughters featured in the paper. course, charging me for a souvenir Chief Editor & Publisher W.G. Quiambao Indeed, I told a FAMAS director about Community News program changed my mood. The Al Abdon Sam Kevin a friend whose niece was crowned incident reminded me of Rodney News & Layout Editor Binibining Munti more than a decade Alberto Baens Santos Dangerfield, the American comedian Columnists ago. My friend was upset. Her family known for his catchphrase "I don't get Bert Abiera Bernardo Sarmiento brought a lot of money to FAMAS by Opinion Editorial respect." Two dollars is a drop in the Founder selling tickets but there was no coverage in the paper of her niece The opinions expressed by the writers and columnists do not necessarily reflect that See Page 3 Member of the Press of the management of the North American Filipino Star nor its editors. winning the title. I couldn’t blame her. www.filipinostar.org May 2012 The North American Filipino Star 3

season. He can be attacked; he can Corona leaving fate to God’ also attack,” Quicho said. “Everything From Page 2 Member of the Press Manila, May 21, 2012 -Chief preparing for.” is on the line. But he’s optimistic. He bucket. I could afford it. But it was a Justice Renato Corona skipped a key Humiliation expected feels composed, collected. He’s going matter of principle. I wanted the souvenir meeting with his lawyers Sunday, Quicho said the lawyers for the jugular.” program to get the information I needed telling them to make it a “family day,” a expected that Corona would be President Aquino’s spokesperson, Edwin Lacierda, said to cover the pageant. sign, they said, that he “wants to subjected to ridicule and humiliation I wanted to leave the auditorium prepare on his own” for his much- despite statements by Senate the Palace’s expectation on Corona’s testimony was no different from that of after the incident which I took as a anticipated appearance in his President Juan Ponce Enrile, the personal affront to me. However, I the people. impeachment trial tomorrow. presiding judge, that he would be managed to stay cool. "Relax, Willie. “The whole Philippines is also Corona has been sifting accorded due courtesy. Relax," I told myself. ready to hear his testimony and also through documents and “recalling “We can object to the To stay cool, I focused my facts” for his defense on the main questions of the prosecutors. We the prosecution and the senator- attention on the show and decided to charge of nondisclosure of assets, won’t back down. But it’s a different judges are also ready to hear his enjoy it. When Ambassador Leslie B. including an alleged $12 million in story when judges start asking testimony and ask further questions on Gatan was introduced, he thanked bank accounts, said Rico Paolo questions,’’ he said. “He’ll be ready for his testimony,” Lacierda said on state FAMAS for inviting him and giving him a Quicho, a spokesperson for the it. This will be the greatest radio dzRB. complimentary ticket. He deserved it. defense. performance of his life. This will define What’s good for country? But all of a sudden, questions hovered When the Chief Justice takes his character.” Sen. Gregorio Honasan said in my mind: What about the five the witness stand, expect him to be Of course, the Chief Justice Sunday that regardless of the verdict, members of the panel of judges, the five “candid, forthright and truthful,” would invoke his right against self- Corona still had to deal with the issue auditors, the three performers from Quicho said. incrimination “if compelled by of whether he was still fit to preside Toronto, the Ving Tsan Montreal? Are Corona will also invoke his circumstances,” like being asked over the Supreme Court amid the effort these people more important than the right against self-incrimination, if questions unrelated to the verified by the entire government machinery of press? Has FAMAS forgotten the value necessary, the lawyer said, adding that impeachment complaint, Quicho said. the Aquino administration to demonize of what the press can do? The American the Chief Justice also was preparing And he’s aware of the implications if him. President Barack Obama needs the press whenenver his approval ratings go himself “physically, mentally and he invoked this too often, he added. “If he’s found innocent but the down. spiritually.” “Only the Chief Justice can Filipino people feel that he’s culpable, The thought that FAMAS values “He’ll be guided by God. He’s invoke that. When we feel it would not he will find it difficult to preside with moral ascendancy over the highest these people more than the press was ready to face his fate,” Quicho said by be good for us, we’d adjust,” he said. the last straw that broke the camel's phone. But definitely, Corona is not court of the land,” Honasan said by phone. back. “We’re hoping for the best and facing senator-judges and the For the past three years, I've On the other hand, “if he’s expecting the worst,” said another prosecutors on Tuesday just to clam been a staunch supporter of FAMAS pronounced guilty, but in the eyes of defense lawyer, Tranquil Salvador III. up, according to Quicho. and its incumbent Executive Board. I the Filipino people, the primary On Monday, the senator- “Definitely not. Let’s wait for know that being a volunteer, especially judges are set to meet in a closed- him. Let’s give him a chance. He audience, he’s innocent, he can walk if you're doing your job, is a sacrifice. door caucus to tackle administrative requires a modicum of respect, too,” among his people with his head held That means less time to spend with your matters, according to Senate Majority he said. high,” he said. family and work. I know it because I was Leader Vicente Sotto III. As for comments that Corona once the PRO of the Federation of Sotto said these include, would likely admit to owning a few “Ultimately, it will be the people who will Filipino Canadian Associations of among others, Sen. Miriam Defensor- bank accounts but claim that these decide the Chief Justice’s case,” Quebec when James de la Paz was its Santiago’s motion to subpoena bank came from legitimate sources, Quicho Honasan said. “Ultimately, at the end of president. officials for the verification of Corona’s said the public should await his the line, it’s inconsequential whether he’s Despite the incident, I don't pronounced guilty or innocent. Ultimately alleged dollar accounts; Sen. Francis testimony, and not preempt him. blame the volunteers in charge of the what has to be answered is, what is good souvenir programs They were just doing Pangilinan’s proposal to hold a Fodder for future for the country?” their job that night. And I don't hearing on Friday, usually an off-trial Reminded of observations Honasan, who has been poring completely blame the Executive Board. day; and scenarios on the closing that the main issue was not the over documents of the past months to arguments of the prosecution and number of accounts Corona kept, but prepare for Corona’s testimony, said he Like us, they're not perfect but I know defense panels. whether the Chief Justice declared would ask clarificatory questions that they're competent and hard working. The incident doesn't change “We hope his testimony will be these in his statement of assets, would not be raised by his colleagues. my respect for them. That's why I still finished in two days,” Sotto said, but liabilities and net worth, Quicho said: “His testimony should be able to believe that what happened was just an he acknowledged that the length of “Then impeach him. If they have bridge the gap and what was presented in With reports from oversight. testimony would depend on the enough knowledge of the facts, why court,” he said. Christine O. Avendaño and Marlon questions. don’t they testify?” Ramos (Philippine Daily Inquirer) ***** After Ombudsman Conchita He said the call of some Carpio Morales last week dropped the senators that Corona issue a waiver on bombshell that Corona allegedly kept his dollar accounts was premature. $12 million in 82 accounts in at least “They should not second- five banks, his lawyers have been guess the Chief Justice. They have to prepping him up on “possible wait before they give their comments. questions” to be raised on this score. He should be given a clean slate. He’s “He’s studying the facts, recalling the offering himself as a witness. We facts. He will just say what he thinks is should wait for him,” he said. right, and what he knows about the Corona is well aware that whole thing. It will be an honest-to- once he starts talking, everything he goodness testimony. Nothing more, says will be a fodder for the filing of a nothing less,” Quicho said. future criminal case against him, the “He’ll be candid, forthright, lawyer said. truthful. No secrets. That’s what we’re “When he testifies, it’s open

www.filipinostar.org 4 The North American Filipino Star May 2012 From Page 1 - Miss Philippines the candidates was done through a video clip presentation entitled “Up home, and Jilliene Araja, a graduate of Close and Personal.:” Each candidate Batangas State University and answered on video interesting currently studying at the Place Cartier questions such as “How important to Adult School. you is your Filipino heritage? What Rose Marie Arellano, FAMAS does it mean to you? Is it part of your director and chairperson of the daily life and in what way? This video pageant, said, "The goal of the pageant clip was recorded by Al Abdon, and is for the Miss Ambassador of Goodwill photographed by Jean-Noel Quilatan. to participate in activities that promote The candidates were very eloquent in cultural and social awareness. She will their answers, and appeared to be serve as a spokesperson for FAMAS to speaking from their hearts. Jilliene share information about community

The performers pose for souvenir with the 2012 PMAG candidates and winners. L-R: Jennifer Uy, classically trained singer, Lilac Cana, Soprano vocalist, and Jonathan Bondoc, concert piano soloist. Deshmukh’s theme of “A Different were: Meredith Sarmiento, PMAG 2010 Perspective on Math” showed her talent Candidate, Andrea Neufeld, Miss with numbers. Mariel Urrutia PMAG 2010, and Shinette Khoury and Dimayuga’s talent was her powerful Maricar Romero, Event Advisors. rendition of two melodies, Beyonce’s The FAMAS Miss Philippines- “Listen” and Ciara Soto’s “Dakilang Montreal Ambassador of Goodwill has Lahi.” The last to perform her talent was replaced the former Miss Philippines Jilliene Araja who did “The Banga”(pot) Montreal. It was started in 2010 by dance, a folk dance of Kalinga of the Shinette Khoury to celebrate the Mountain Province. beauty of young Filipino women of The five candidates walked into today. This year’s pageant is the the stage one by one wearing their second time it has been held with the beautiful evening gowns to the tune of new title. The production crew pose for souvenir with the 2012 PMAG, Mariel Urrutia Dimayuga classical music being performed live by Names of people who (at the center wearing her crown) and 2010 PMAG, Andy Neufeld (2nd from left) two accomplished opera singers, contributed their time and expertise to Jennifer Uy, and Lilac Canac, the success of the pageant are issues and development and most Araja stood out from the rest of the accompanied by a concert pianist, mentioned in the souvenir program : important of all, be a positive role candidates for having answered the Jonathan Bondoc, a musical scholar Stage, Make-up, Logistics and model for the youth.” She delivered a questions in Filipino (Tagalog). The from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Souvenir Program: Veraida-Lyn short speech acknowledging the audience expressed their approval by Ottawa. They performed the Flower Bermejo, President of PAMANA ng invaluable support and services of their loud applause. Duet (Sous le dôme épais) from Léo LuzViMinda.; Graphic Designer and people who made the pageant a A martial arts presentation by Delibes’ opera Lakmé. and Belle Nuit, Clothing Designer for Opening success. Ving Tsun I Montreal was performed by also known as Barcarole from Jacques Performance: Mark Sy; Dance Hundreds of people were Solino Alphonse, Christian Betancour, Offenbach’s opera Les Contes Choreographer: Joline Nelson, lst entertained by the evening’s wonderful Ricky Chu, Arlen Dawlatian, Andy Felix, d’Hoffman (The Tales of Hoffmann). Runner up PMAG 2010; Technical presentations. The pageant started Charles Filion, Anne Gilliot, Joelle A prejudging score sheet was Director: Debbie Resurreccion.; Host with the theme of the evening. Jeremie, Ricky Lew, Tien Nguyen, and shown to the audience before the final & Hostess: Brian Lester Morales and “Breakthrough.” All five candidates Danu Safatli. It was enjoyable to part of the competition which consisted Lorie Ann Joyce Feliciano, PMAG 2010 wore outfits designed by Mark Sy that watch the precise and synchronized of the question and answer period. The Candidate; Videographer: Al Abdon; showed them like being in a cocoon movements of all the participants. questions were not given to the Photography: Jean-Noel Quilatan, Ian signified by coats which they took off After a 15-minute intermission, candidates ahead of time and they all Quilatan, Phil Chapman, Fabian and then were seen wearing colorful all five candidates presented their had to answer extemporaneously. By Encarnacion and Frances Bruno; gowns, just like butterflies flying out talents in different ways. Melanie mere coincidence, the candidates Make-up Artist : Tracy Bonyad; Hair into the air. The audience applauded happened to pick questions from Stylist : Catherine Tapia. Floral judges 2 and 4 only. Their questions Bouquets: Mrs. Valentina Lee; Ticket were: How do you promote Canada to Booth: Shirley Carrera, Jean Borjal, Filipinos? How do you feel being from a Eugenia Magalit; Refreshments & visible minority while growing up in Snack Booth: Pag-SIBOL;66 Quebec? What makes you unique? If Backstage hands & runners: Anthony you can be a hero, what will you do? If Bermejo, Anna-Marie Lavallée, Marie you can change something, what will Nolasco, Karyn & Leslie Gamay; The you change? Based on their answers, All-around Helpers/Supporters: Monica the scores were finalized to determine Regacho, Nely Sy; Offical PMAG the two winners - the title holder and the Caterer: Bahay Kubo (Alex & Nely Sy); first runner up. Salle La Decouverte Support: M. There were five judges, namely, Robert Jodoin & School staff; Printer: Chito Gozales, Country Development Digi-Presse (Karl Godazgar), Sashes: Manager for Western Union Canada The Sash Company. since 2004; Lateesha Hector, Miss Earth The “mock judges” who Canada 2009; Louise Marzinotto, played the parts of offering words of former high school teacher and wisdom and advice to the candidates FAMAS Executive Board with the Philippine Ambassador and the new PMAG 2012 . guidance counsellor, Mohammed El- were mentioned in the souvenir From left: Rose Arellano, Alex Sy, Mira Joan-Lee Junio, Gina Medina, Ambassador, Tagi, Division Director, Investors Group; program: Cathy Sojak, Jeannie Riel, Leslie Gatan, Candidate No. 1 Melanie Cardinal, Candidate No. 5 Jilliene Arraja, the and Atty. Maria Luisa L. Diaz, President Derek Ficham, Sergio Pellecchia, Tess new PMAG 2012 Mariel Urrutia Dimayuga, Candidate No. 2 Marjorie Miranda, 1st & Director, and founding member of Nepomuceno, Aret Chamil, Emmanuel Runner up Sharonrose Deshmukh, Famas President Au Osdon, Dr. Gene Santander, Fiesta Canada, a non-profit Flores, Leina Flores, Ronaldo Rosotro Melle Lugod, Ramon Vicente, Jr., Debbie Resurreccion, and Al Abdon. organization that promotes cultural and Sophie Toledo. diversity. The auditors were Ravi For the love, support and them warmly for their flawless and Cardinal demonstrated a 5-minute CPR Chandok, Marketing and Strategy understanding of their families during graceful rendition of the choreography by pretending to help someone on the Consultant; Suzanne Schnob, Senior the production of the show the by PMAG 2010 first runner up, Joline street who had lost consciousness. It Staff Accountant for Telesat Canada, following people were also listed in the Nelson. This was followed by was quite humorous to see her perform and Jack Kaladjan, accountant. souvenir programme: Gino Khoury, welcome speeches of FAMAS CPR to the music in a rhythmic fashion. The organizing committee of Tony Khoury, Claudio Cervini, Massimo President Au Osdon, and the guest of Marjorie Miranda sketched a mother the Pageant was composed of the Darauay-Cervini, Mr. Gaspar & Mrs. honor, the Philippine Ambassador to and child image on white paper canvas following: Rose Marie Arellano, Carmen Darauay and Sergio Pellechia. Canada, Mr. Leslie Gatan. on stage and the finished drawing was Chairperson; Elizabeth Darauay, -o0o- A unique way of introducing passed on to the judges. Sharonrose Executive Producer; Co-Producers www.filipinostar.org May 2012 The North American Filipino Star 5

members of the Fil-Am community “to judge in the Southern District of New about the country that had saved her From Page 1 - Fil-Am Lawyer follow in her footsteps.” York. during World War II, and remained “It is exciting to finally see a here, I believe, because of the stigma magna cum laude in 1977. Schofield Filipino-American serving as a federal Essential values and shame she would have suffered went to New York University Law judge,” Lagria said. “Growing up, [I Schofield described the had she returned to the Philippines as School, where she was a Pomeroy had not seen] many Filipino lawyers I lawsuit against O’Donnell as her a divorced woman,” Schofield said. scholar and became editor of the NYU could look to as role models.” “most memorable and most fun Sharing her thoughts on Law Review. Lagria praised Obama for case,” according to The College diversity, she said it’s important for Schofield worked at pushing through an unprecedented Magazine, a publication of Indiana people who are involved in the justice Debevoise & Plimpton LLP as litigation diversification of the federal judiciary University. system—lawyers, litigants and partner for nearly 20 years. In 1991, system. When Obama took office, The publisher of Rosie judges—“to see lawyers of every type she became the firm’s first minority there were only eight AAPI Article III Magazine brought a $100-million leading the profession.” partner. federal judges out of 874, Lagria said. lawsuit against O’Donnell for abruptly “The message is that our legal She also served as an Article III judges are nominated by the pulling out of their business system is open and accessible to all, assistant US attorney in the criminal President, confirmed by the Senate, partnership. The case was thrown out, whether they come as advocates or division of the Southern District of New and given lifetime tenure. and Schofield was quoted by a litigants. Because the world we live in York. She became the first Asian “In just over three years newspaper as saying: “The judge’s is diverse, and becoming increasingly American Pacific Islander (AAPI) to Obama has doubled the number of comment that this was an ill- so. We can learn from each other,” chair the Litigation Section of the AAPI federal judges,” Lagria said. “His conceived case was very gratifying to she said. “Every unique perspective American Bar Association, and the nomination of Attorney Schofield us. Rosie never wanted to get into brings something valuable to the National Law Journal named her one affirms his administration’s this. They picked the fight and Rosie table.” of the nation’s 50 most influential commitment to the Filipino-American feels vindicated.” (Reprinted from the Global Reporter) minority lawyers. community and to have a judiciary that After the trial, Schofield was reflects the nation it serves.” interviewed on several TV programs, ‘Extraordinary’ including “The Today Show.” On “We are proud and delighted Rosie O’Donnell’s lawyer “Sixty Minutes II,” Dan Rather that our friend and colleague Lorna Schofield was thrust into the interviewed her on corporate Schofield has achieved this highly Learn to speak limelight when she led the defense confidentiality agreements and deserved recognition,” John S. team of celebrity talk-show host Rosie sealing orders. French the fast Kiernan, cochair of Debevoise & O’Donnell in a $100-million lawsuit Schofield told The College Plimpton’s litigation department, said brought against the TV celebrity in Magazine that her mother, a and easy way. in a statement sent to the Inquirer. 2003. pharmacist, “stressed achievement, Register now at “She is an extraordinary lawyer and She once more gained wide independence and self-sufficiency as person,” Kiernan said. attention after US Sen. Charles essential values.” Gilmore College Lawyer Jason T. Lagria, KAYA Schumer (D-NY) recommended her to “My mother came to the national cochair, said he hoped Call 514-485-7861 the White House on Jan. 23 as a United States because of her idealism Schofield’s nomination would inspire candidate for federal district court There is no doubt your health care is SECURED, but think of your loved ones back home, ARE THEY SECURED?

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But are things really “back to now.” “We really don’t know the effects the normal?” -- Paul Shea, Dublin, OH Deepwater Horizon spill had in the One of the most serious The Gulf of Mexico may be open threats posed by ocean acidification is for business and eager to attract tourists, deep sea because we know little to corals -- marine animals that need but it’s still unclear whether or not marine about the ecosystem processes carbonate ions to form their skeletons. and coastal ecosystems there are healthy there,” reports Gary Cherr, director of During ocean acidification, CO2 sinks two years after BP’s offshore drilling rig UC Davis’ Bodega Marine Laboratory into the water and releases hydrogen exploded 40 miles off the Louisiana coast, and a lead author on a recently ions which combine with carbonate eventually releasing 205.8 million gallons released paper published in the ions, making them unavailable to the of oil into the water column. journal Bioscience. Cherr and his shell- and exoskeleton-making Five months after the April 2010 fellow researchers, including leading disaster the Obama administration creatures that need them. oceanographers, ecotoxicologists, released a detailed recovery plan, calling and ecologists, conclude that “There have been a lot of for spending up to $21 billion—most which studies showing that under ocean would come from BP’s civil penalties—on scientists need more time to study acidification scenarios corals and clean-up and long-term ecosystem how to contain damage from such other organisms on the reef calcify at a restoration. With much of this work— accidents, especially given the trend slower rate,” says Davey Kline, Ph.D., a designed to complement the restorative to seek new sources of oil in off-shore coral reef ecology expert at the powers of Mother Nature—well underway, regions around the U.S. and beyond. University of Queensland in Australia. “Even with just a little less growth, the corals can be tipped into these The oceans do a lot of the situations where they’re getting eroded Earth’s dirty work. On a given day, faster than they can grow and the reefs they will absorb 22 million tons of start to dissolve.” carbon dioxide (CO2), a third of the Coral reefs are already at risk global output. In doing so they help to from pollution, development, keep climate change in check, but overfishing and warming waters as a they also pay a heavy toll as a result. result of global warming. Ocean Increasing levels of carbon in acidification may be the final stressor the ocean are making the water more that pushes them into extinction. The acidic, and that’s beginning to have most recent report on reef health -- an impact on shellfish, corals and Status of Coral Reefs of the World: some of the tiniest shell-making 2008 -- found that 19% of coral reefs marine organisms that are essential to were already lost, 15% were in a critical the ocean food web. The June 2012 state with loss possible within a issue of E – The Environmental decade or two, and 20% could be lost Magazine (now posted at in 20 to 40 years. “If we continue on It is still unclear whether or not marine and coastal ecosystems in the Gulf of Mexico are www.emagazine.com) takes a closer the trajectory that we’re currently at,” healthy two years after BP’s offshore drilling rig exploded 40 miles off the Louisiana coast, eventually releasing 205.8 million gallons of oil into the water column. look at the phenomenon of “ocean says Kline, referring to unchecked Credit: U.S. Coast Guard acidification,” the process by which global emissions, “we will lose reefs as levels of CO2 are rising, changing the we know them.” “The deep sea is not a dead zone. It’s some observers are pleased with the chemistry of the ocean, and the ways The impacts of a world without not a desert. There’s a lot of life down results so far. this is impacting sea creatures on there,” adds Cherr. “Unfortunately it’s reefs would be profound. The “The natural recovery is far which mankind depends. estimated net global value of reefs is greater than what anybody hoped when it not until a disaster happens that we try Shellfish farmers in $29.8 billion per year, and reefs happened,” says James Morris, a to piece together the impacts. That’s Washington and Oregon were some provide essential work in protecting University of South Carolina biologist and difficult to do when you don’t have a of the first to sound the alarm about shorelines from storm damage, a member of the National Research complete—or even partial— ocean acidification. In 2006, hatchery- providing a home to one million Council committee tasked by Congress to understanding of the ecosystem.” produced oyster larvae began to die species and offering new sources of assess the effects of the spill on the Gulf's off, despite their controlled and medicine to treat everything from ecosystem. “The fears of most people— CONTACTS: James Morris, monitored environments. The two cancer to arthritis. that there would be a catastrophic collapse ww2.biol.sc.edu/~morris; of the ecosystem in the Gulf—never largest oyster hatcheries -- which There are certainly local Greenpeace, www.greenpeace.org; materialized.” supply seedling to the majority of solutions, including designating Bioscience paper, “The fisheries have come back West Coast oyster farmers -- lost marine protected areas to at least www.aibs.org/bioscience-press- like gangbusters,” Morris reports. between 60% and 80% of their larvae. minimize the stresses on coral reefs in releases/resources/Peterson.pdf. “One of the interesting findings was Through ocean monitoring, the light of global warming and ocean that after the oil spill, bait fish farmers discovered that the pH had acidification. But any major solution to EarthTalk® is written and edited by populations collapsed, and predator fallen enough to make the water too keeping ocean acidification from Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss and is populations boomed. The reason was corrosive for the oysters to form further threatening our oceans and its a registered trademark of E - The that there was no fishing pressure on shells. inhabitants needs to involve a global Environmental Magazine ( the top predators because people Once the problem was agreement for keeping emissions in www.emagazine.com). Send stopped fishing after the spill. So the identified, shellfish farmers were able check -- something that, despite the questions to: predator fish populations rebounded, to take precautions -- such as waiting warning signs, seems oceans away. [email protected]. and they grazed down their prey.” to fill tanks following a north wind E – The Environmental Subscribe: Not everyone shares such a when upwelling causes corrosive Magazine distributes 50,000 copies six www.emagazine.com/subscribe. Free rosy view. The international water to rise to the surface. But in the times per year to subscribers and Trial Issue: www.emagazine.com/trial. environmental group Greenpeace open ocean, there are no quick fixes bookstores. Its website, reports: “Throughout the food chain, www.filipinostar.org May 2012 The North American Filipino Star 7

for the emergency humanitarian Philippine produce), support for PHL assistance extended to flood-affected participation in trade fairs abroad, LITERARY CORNER victims of Typhoon Washi in late 2011. capacity and technical training relative In response, Minister Oda further to an enabling environment for New Novel Examines Modern Life praised the Philippine government for economic growth as well as planning “responding quickly” and for having to offset urban migration. Minister Through the Lens of Character developed “a good system of civil Oda assured the Ambassador that defense up to the CIDA will work on developing new Modernism, post-modernism identity, Jamie attempts to uncover grassroots initiatives in the Philippines after a – Gaasenbeek eschews labels to “tell the truth about himself while taking level.” review of the country program. it like it is” shots at big business, organized Paul Gaasenbeek’s new novel religion, governments, and just about Following the Ambassador’s briefing The idea of a ”Philippine Fund” was Purging Matters (published by everything else that gets in his way. on PHL-Canada two-way trade as well also put forth given the large Filipino iUniverse) is a tongue-in-cheek story Gaasenbeek uses his book to ponder as the positive developments in and diaspora in Canada which could be that will hit close to home, as one man the “… plight of the individual. challenges to Philippine economy, the tapped as a source of both venture takes an unforgettable journey Purging Matters is a more than a Minister applauded the performance and angel funding. Minister Oda through reality and the challenges of story; it is a unique how-to guide for of the Philippines as a development explained that, while CIDA itself living in the fast-paced, unfair world. surviving in the biggest jungle of them partner of Canada relative to other cannot build railways, roads, and Jamie is haunted by his all – your mind.” beneficiary countries of CIDA. She bridges, Canadian companies may nightmares, anxiety and stress. He As he struggles on through also noted the significant contribution do so and looks to more public- hates his profession and entertains a the forest of thought, Jamie discovers of Fil-Canadians to the Philippine private partnerships to accomplish dysfunctional relationship with that within the grand plan for his life, economy in terms of money transfers the task. himself. “Jamie is important,” nothing is as it seems. comprising about 20% of the total Gaasenbeek writes, “because in a Purging Matters, according to US$20.1 Billion in remittances by Minister Oda looked forward to future way he is like you and I – a person the author, is “… thought-provoking, overseas Filipinos. projects in the Philippine in who is caught in one of life’s many entertaining and funny; it takes no furtherance of governance, webs and is facing the difficult task of prisoners and makes no excuses for The Ambassador underscored the accountability and transparency. In having to endure his existence.” what it is: a very unique self-help book importance of aligning CIDA priorities helping partner countries create While he lets the labels and that tells you like it is.” with the Philippine Development Plan growth and jobs, CIDA assists generalizations reign over his lost (2011-2016) to create more synergies governments with their own policies leading to projects with greater and enforcing regulations. By doing impact. Minister Oda manifested so, CIDA hopes to help enhance the openness to other areas of business environment and provide PHILIPPINE EMBASSY NEWS ... continued cooperation besides the traditional the added credibility and focus on governance and sustainable accountability that would be bound to economic growth. Among the attract more foreign investment into possible areas accordingly explored the Philippines. END were demand-driven curricula for a more productive workforce, food and agriculture (e.g., cold storage for

Ambassador Gatan with the Honorable International Cooperation Minister Beverley Oda (Center) flanked by the Hon. Chungsen Leung, Parliament Secretary for Multiculturalism ((Left) and Hon. Lois Brown, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for International Cooperation (Right) 10 April 2012 – The Philippine between the Embassy and CIDA. Embassy in Ottawa reported to the Despite federal budget cuts ahead of Department of Foreign Affairs that the renewal of CIDA’s programming Philippine Ambassador Leslie B. for the Philippines, Minister Oda Gatan called on the Honorable affirmed that Canada was a “strong Beverley J. Oda, Minister of supporter of the Philippines” and International Cooperation on 3 April remains open to helping the country. 2012 at the Canadian International Government efforts to maintain Development Agency (CIDA) in democracy and to address Gatineau City, Quebec, with the end in accountability issues, she said, have view of strengthening bilateral given rise to a favorable Canadian development cooperation in disposition towards the Philippines. sustainable economic growth, Minister Oda welcomed government governance and other priority areas efforts to build capacity and believed aligned with the Philippine the Philippines to be on “the right Development Plan. track” towards sustainable and inclusive economic growth. “How can Canada help?” was both the question and offer posed by Minister For his part, Ambassador Gatan Oda that set the tone for the meeting conveyed the Philippines` gratitude

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Ambassador Gatan leads the ACO in engaging Mr. Ron Hoffmann, DFAIT Senior Advisor for Asia. Posing with them in the photo are Deputy High Commissione r Umandin Mutalib (Malaysia), Amb. Kyaw Tin (Myanmar), Amb. Dienne Handianti Moehario (Indonesia), Amb. Le Sy Vuong Ha (Vietnam), High Commissioner Rakiah Haji Abdul Lamil (Brunei Darussalam) and Amb. Udomohol Ninnad (Thailand). 09 May 2012 – The Philippines between ASEAN and Canada. received commendations from Left: Ambassador Gatan resident Heads of Missions leads the ACO in engaging Mr. Ron representing ASEAN countries as it Hoffmann, DFAIT Senior Advisor for wound down its chairmanship of the Asia. Posing with them in the photo ASEAN Committee in Ottawa (ACO). are Deputy High Commissioner Ambassador Leslie B. Gatan Umardin Mutalib (Malaysia), Amb. steered the 231st ACO meeting, the Kyaw Tin (Myanmar), Amb. Dienne last under Philippine chairmanship, on Hardianti Moehario (Indonesia), Amb. 9 May 2012 at Tahanang Rizal, the Le Sy Vuong Ha (Vietnam), High Philippine ambassador’s official Commissioner Rakiah Haji Abdul residence. On the agenda were Lamit (Brunei Darussalam) and Amb. commemorative programs for the 35th Udomphol Ninnad (Thailand). anniversary of ASEAN-Canada Right: Amb. Gatan presents an ACO relations, Canadian high-level visits to plaque to Mr. Hoffmann during a ASEAN member states and ASEAN luncheon hosted by the Philippines at

Young woman required for massage duties for a platinum client. Full training provided. $1000 per week. Please call Emily at 514-576-8811 Clinique Tchin Tchin Ambassador Gatan presents an ACO plaque to Mr. Hoffman during a luncheon hosted by the Philippines at Tahanang Rizal. for interview. community-building activities in Tahanang Rizal. Ottawa. The ACO also took the time to Philippine chairmanship of the discuss the suspension of Canadian ACO culminated in a luncheon on the Need Money? sanctions on Myanmar and the same day with Mr. Ron Hoffmann, Philippine position on Bajo de newly-appointed DFAIT Senior Advisor Masinloc. for Asia. Lunch conversation focused The ACO acknowledged on concrete manifestations of how the Do you have a full time job? Indonesian efforts to promote ASEAN ASEAN region has emerged as a top markets in Canada by way of a geographic priority for Canada as well If yes, call (514) 344-1499 business mission from Saskatchewan as bilateral and trilateral linkages that to the Philippines, Vietnam and could strengthen ASEAN Indonesia. Promising results from interconnectivity. potential Saskatchewan-Philippines “Although our chairmanship partnerships were seen insofar as officially ends 30 June 2012, the AND GET CASH NOW! trade in chicken, beef, tuna and grains Philippines will continue to be an are concerned. active builder of the ASEAN The ACO also thanked the community in Ottawa and an ardent Philippines for organizing the first-ever supporter of a forward-looking ACO luncheon with members of relationship between ASEAN and Good & Bad Credit Accepted parliament on 14 March 2012 with a Canada,” Ambassador Gatan affirmed. view to deepening the dialogue END www.filipinostar.org May 2012 The North American Filipino Star 9 Ang matapat na kaibigan, tunay na In every forest , there is a snake. maaasahan.- - - You will know a true friend in time of need. Bago ka bumati ng sa ibang uling, uling mo muna ang iyong pahirin. Naghangad ng kagitna, isang salop Before you point out other people's ang nawala. - - - He who takes a lot of shortcomings, correct your own first. risks loses more than he can gain . Ano man ang gagawin, makapitong Mga Salawikain naagnas. Pulutin ang mabuti, ang masama ay iisipin. - - - Whatever you do, think it The hardest stone you may be, but you iwaksi. - - - Emulate what is good, seven times. Ang paborito kong hiyas ng will only be eroded by drops of water. ignore what is bad. ating wikang pambansa ay ang Hangga't makitid ang kumot, salawikain (proverb). Sa Ang kalusugan ay kayamanan. Walang lumura sa langit na di sa matutong mamaluktot. - - - While the diksiyonaryong Filipino, isinasaad na Health is wealth kanyang mukha nagbalik. - - - Nobody blanket is short, learn how to bend. ang salawikain ay isang maikli ngunit who spits upward does not spit on his makabuluhang pahayag, karaniwang Ang buhay ay parang gulong, face. Mahirap gisingin ang nagtutulog- matulain at nagagamit na patnubay sa minsang nasa ibabaw, minsang nasa tulugan. - - - It is hard to wake up buhay. Ang mga aral na nilalaman ng ilalim. - - - Life is like a wheel, Aanhin pa ang damo kung patay na someone who is pretending to be mga salawikain ay gabay sa pang- sometimes you’re up sometimes you’re ang kabayo. asleep. araw-araw na pamumuhay. down. Of what use is the grass when the Nasa ibaba ang mayamang horse is already dead. Kung pukulin ka ng bato, tinapay ang kalipunan ng mga salawikaing may Ang hindi lumingon sa iganti mo. - - - If someone throws salin sa Ingles. pinanggalingan, hindi makararating sa Maraming salita, kulang sa gawa. stones at you, throw back bread. paroroonan. - - - A person who does A man that talks too much Ang taong nagigipit, sa patalim not remember where he came from will accomplishes little. Matibay ang walis, palibhasa'y kumakapit. never reach his destination. magkabigkis. - - - A broom is sturdy A desperate person will grab the sharp Madaling sabihin, mahirap gawain. because its strands are tightly bound. blade of a knife. Ang karukhaan ay hindi hadlang sa Easier said than done. pagtatagumpay. - - - Poverty is not a Pag may tiyaga, may nilaga. - - - If you Ang taong walang kibo, nasa loob ang hindrance to success. Ubos-ubos biyaya, pagkatapos persevere, you will reap the fruits of kulo. nakatunganga. - - - Spend lavishly and your labor. A quiet person has anger boiling Ang hindi marunong magmahal sa you end up with nothing. inside. sariling wika, ay mahigit pa sa Kung may tinanim, may aanihin. mabaho at malansang isda. - - - He Habang may buhay, may pag-asa. If you plant, you harvest. Sa taong walang takot, walang mataas who does not love his own mother While there is life, there is hope. na bakod. tongue is worse than a rotten fish. Walang naninira sa bakal kundi To a person without fear, there is no Ang lalagyang walang laman ay sariling kalawang. such thing as a high fence. Ang palay ay parisan, habang maingay. - - - An empty container Nothing destroys iron but its own nagkakalaman ay lalong nagpupugay. makes a lot of noise. corrosion. Gaya-gaya puto maya, ipakain sa Imitate the rice stalk, the more grains it buwaya. bears, the lower it bows. Ang lakas ay daig ng paraan. Pagkahaba-haba man daw ng Copycats should be fed to alligators. Strength is defeated by strategy. prusisyon, sa simbahan din ang tuloy. Ang umaayaw ay di nagwawagi, ang Eventhough the procession is long, it Taong di marunong sumangguni, may nagwawagi ay di umaayaw. Ang mabigat ay gumagaan, kung will still end up in church. dunong ma'y namamali. A quitter never wins, a winner never pinagtutulungan. - - - Anything that is A person who does not seek advice quits. heavy can be light if we put our Magsisi ka man at huli wala nang will make mistakes though wise. resources together. mangyayari. - - - There is no need to Walang tiyaga, walang nilaga. cry over spilt milk. Walang mahirap gisingin gaya ng No pain, no gain Lahat ng gubat ay may ahas. ***** nagtutulog-tulugan. No one's harder to wake up than Magsama-sama at malakas, someone pretending to be asleep. magwatak-watak at babagsak. United we stand, divided we fall. Ang manamit ng hiram, sa daan hinuhubaran. Masakit ang katotohanan. If you wear something borrowed, you The truth hurts. can be stripped naked on the streets. Ang sakit ng kalingkingan, dama ng Kung nagbibigay ma't mahirap sa buong katawan. loob, ang pinakakain ay di The pain of the little finger is felt by the mabubusog. whole body. Giving grudgingly will not appease the hunger of the one you're feeding. Huli man daw at magaling, naihahabol din. - - - Better late than never. Kung sino ang unang pumutak, siyang nangitlog. Kapag and dagat ay tahimik, asahan Whoever cackles first is the one who mo at malalim. Pechay: Happy Birthday, Kuya Pichu. Magandang balita ang regalo ko sa iyo. Sa Setyembre ay may darating pa tayong laid the egg. (Guilty!) Still waters runs deep. kalaro. Ang dinig ko kay Lelong Bert ay Peras ang pangalan kaya batang babae siya.

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Arrive early, document the protected from break-ins, but might merchants setting up their stalls for the pay less attention to protecting day, their interaction with the valuable items stored outside the customers and closing up. You will house - in garages, storage sheds, or Ask the catch an interesting variety of lighting the backyard. Not only can the throughout the day plus wide shots of replacement cost of these items be the trucks coming and going and significant, but police say that thieves activity in the stalls. There will be much may strike multiple times. Thieves Video Guy to shoot – details of the produce, may return, speculating that stolen hands exchanging money, children’s items have been replaced but that smiles and so on. security measures haven’t been The goal of the photo upgraded. 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Dual celebration of a birthday and Mothers’ Day: Standing (L-R) Remayette Danao, birthday Gilmore College students - L-R: Desirée Fernando, Remayette Danao, Edna Lorenzo, Marie celebrant and Desirée Fernando. Seated (L-R) Marie Edna Escoto, Jennifer Lachica, Zenaida Edna Escoto and Jennifer Lachica feted their teacher, Zenaida Kharroubi, on Mothers’ Day. Kharroubi, and Arlene Manalo. Photo taken on May 13, 2012 at a buffet restaurant.

Career Day, May 5, 2012 at the Filipino Youth Center, with Zenaida Kharroubi as lecturer. Remayette Danao (seated on the left) hosted a small party on the occasion of her birthday. Photo shows students and some parents with Pastor Orlan Racacho after the lecture. Others in the photo (L-R) Arlene Manalo, Desirée Fernando, Jennifer Lachica, Edna Lorenzo, and Marie Edna Escoto. Photo taken on May 13, 2012 at a buffet restaurant in Montreal.

www.filipinostar.org 14 The North American Filipino Star May 2012 based program aimed at preventing PERSONALITY OF THE MONTH From Page 11 Mental Health and reducing homelessness by providing direct support and funding the Mental Health Commission, this Dimayuga uses her voice to entertain people to communities across Canada. program will generate projects that will For more information, please and share her pain and experience to inspire build on the Mental Health Strategy for visit the HPS and the call for Canada launched today." teen agers proposals. This funding is being provided W. G. Quiambao Philippines-Montreal Ambassador of For more information, please visit through the Homelessness Partnering Goodwill, she will represent the Mental Health Commission's Mental "As a young adult, proud Strategy (HPS), a unique community- association and the community in Health Strategy for Canada. Filipina, I would love to be an many functions. She will meet a lot of inspiration to others in my own way. I people and friends and she will have would love to share my talent and to Third annual Stride to Turn the lots of fun. It's a life that would be be a voice for the Filipino community. different from the life she had when With my experience in life so far. I may Tide national walk in support of she was young. be young but my eyes have seen Dimayuga and her younger many and my heart has felt pain. I the Stephen Lewis Foundation- brother, Paolo, were raised by her would love to help those in hard Toronto, ON - During the first made directly to participants or online single mother, Estrella. "I've seen and situation and show them to just believe three weekends in June, thousands of at www.stridetoturnthetide.ca . All experienced a lot of pain as a young and you wiill make it through. Never Canadians will take part in the third proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis girl growing up," confessed give up. God bless.!" annual Stride to Turn the Tide national Foundation. Dimayuga. fundraising walk. Participants from "I had only my mother to turn over 100 Stephen Lewis Foundation Media Contacts: to when I had problems. It was grandmothers groups in 60 difficult." communities across Canada will walk Keely Wallace, SLF, 416-533-9292 ext. She went to CAVAC (Centre as an act of solidarity with 306, d'aide aux victimes d'actes criminels) grandmothers raising children [email protected] to seek help. CAVAC is a center that orphaned by AIDS in Africa. Stride to Carole Holmes, Stride to Turn the meets that needs persons of all ages Turn the Tide aims to surpass $1 Tide, 289-837- who are victims or witnesses of million this year in funds raised for the 0521,[email protected] crimes. It was there where she found Stephen Lewis Foundation’s spiritual healing that she was looking Grandmothers to Grandmothers About the Stephen Lewis Foundation for. Because of the help provided to Campaign. her by the center, she decided to “At the grassroots, on the front The Stephen Lewis become a volunteer. lines, African grandmothers are Foundation (SLF) works with "As a young lady, I hope my turning the tide of AIDS one child, one community-level organizations turning story helps not only adults but also family, and one community at a time,” the tide of HIV/AIDS in Africa by young children," said Dimayuga. states Carole Holmes, Co-Chair, of providing care and support to "Even though I'm only a dental Stride to Turn the Tide. “We Canadian women, orphans, grandmothers and assistant, I still have a dream to grandmothers stand in awe, inspired people living with HIV and AIDS. become a singer. That's my passion. by the strength, resilience, and resolve Since 2003 we have funded over 700 You should not stop to get what you of our sisters in sub-Saharan Africa.” initiatives, partnering with more than want in life. You have to study. You Since the inaugural walk in 300 community-based organizations have to work and study hard." 2010, $780,000 has been raised in 15 countries. Dimayuga explained that the through Stride to Turn the Tide. This www.stephenlewisfoundation.org pain and experience she had is what These are quotes of Mariel year, Canadian grandmothers aim to makes her wiser, stronger and closer Urrutia Dimayuga, the newly crowned surpass the $1 million mark to benefit About the Grandmothers to to her family. FAMAS Miss Philippines-Montreal grassroots organizations in sub- Grandmothers Campaign "I could talk about anything, Ambassador of Goodwill 2012, in the Saharan Africa, where an estimated and everything with my mother. She is souvenir program of the pageant. 14.8 million children under the age of The Stephen Lewis a friend, advisor and most of all, a These quotes - coming from a woman 18 have lost one or both parents to Foundation's Grandmothers to mother. She worked hard to support who has seen and experienced pain AIDS Funds raised from the national Grandmothers Campaign seeks to us, to send us to school and provide when she was young but has never walk will be used to provide thousands build solidarity, raise awareness and everything we need. My mom made given up - are probably what caught of African grandmothers with critical mobilize support in Canada for Africa's me and my brother what we are the attention of the judges and support such as nutritious food, grandmothers. Since 2006, some 240 today." touched them. housing, and school fees for their groups of Canadian grandmothers Dimayuga discussed light and Dimayuga, 19, who was born grandchildren. have taken up the call to action. To controversial issues when she was and raised in Montreal, has a dental “A million dollars transforms date, the campaign has raised more asked. She said she does not go on assistance degree from CDI College. countless lives,” says Ilana than $13.5 million for African diet to keep in shape. '”I like food, I Like her famous cousin, actor- Landsberg-Lewis, Executive Director grandmothers and the children in their love to eat. I'm just lucky that I'm not singer Ariel Rivera who is in the of the Stephen Lewis Foundation care. SLF has directed these funds to gaining weight. But I like to exercise." Philippines now making movies, she (SLF). “I cannot adequately express partners - community-level When asked about her stand loves to sing. Singing has been her what an historic and powerful organizations in 15 sub-Saharan on the transgender who was allowed passion since she was young. . contribution Canadian grandmothers African countries that provide by Donald Trump to compete in the "I remember my mom are making to the lives of grandmothers with much needed coming Miss Universe Pageant, she bringing me to Orlando, Florida when grandmothers and children turning the support, such as nutritious food, said, "If they want to be transgender, I was 12 to see Fashion Rock, a tide of AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa, adequate housing and bedding, it's up to them. I'm not judging them. singing competition," said Dimayuga. especially in this time of austerity school fees and supplies for their That's their choice. However, I don't "At school, I always participated in imposed by the world’s wealthiest grandchildren, grief counselling, want them to force their belief on the talent and musical shows to raise nations.” support groups and HIV awareness community that has been funds for organizations. I sang in the Walks will take place June 2/3, established." training. church choir in St. Thomas de Becket 9/10 and 16/17. Donations can be The FAMAS Miss Philippines- in the West Island where I live. The Montreal Ambassador of Goodwill ANNOUNCEMENT choir consisted of children and 2012 candidates spent 5 to 6 weeks, 4 adults." hours a day on the weekend, to Dimayuga's other passion is The Council of Canadian-Filipino Associations of Quebec will prepare for the pageant. During that beauty pageants. Although she has short period, Dimayuga and the other celebrate the Independence Day on June 17, Sunday at the not competed in other beauty candidates became close friends. Mackenzie King Park. Assembly time for the parade is 7:30 a.m., pageants, she enjoys watching them. "I wish we could work together corner of Westbury & Victoria. She has been offered to compete in again to be volunteers for FAMAS and Father Frank Alvarez will hold a mass at 1:30- p.m. the Miss Earth to be held soon in for the community." Indonesia. Program starts at 2:00 p.m. Her life would probably For more information to rent a tent, please call change now. As FAMAS Miss James de la Paz (514) 577-7787. www.filipinostar.org May 2012 The North American Filipino Star 15

seafood from the pan and keep aside. Add in the parsley flakes, broth and 3 to 4 cups Philippine Cuisine of water, let boil and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Add vermicelli noodles and achuete, simmer for 5 to 8 minutes or until and al dente soft. Add in vegetables and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes add in the seafood and cook for another 1 to 2 Favorite Food minutes or until vegetables are just cooked. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with spring onion and serve Compiled by Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi immediately. Glutinous rice cake topped with caramelized coconut (latik). found in most Asian and ethnic stores Vermicelli and Mixed Seafood balls make a tasty but if you can’t find it, just use the soup for any hearty meal of the day thick cream from the top layer of a good quality can of coconut milk. vermicelli noodles will absorbed the broth Don’t worry if you end up with less as it cools down then it disintegrates. Ingredients: coconut milk to use with the rice— simply add enough water to reach the 1/4 kilo sotanghon noodles (vermicelli desired amount of cooking liquid. noodles) rinsed CHICKEN SOTANGHON SOUP 1/4 kilo fresh mixed seafood WITH AMPALAYA (Bitter melon) This recipe can easily be halved. If 1/2 head small cabbage, shredded you like crunchy rice edges, cook the 1 small size carrot, cut into strips cooking oil biko in muffin pans or brownie bar 1/2 cup achuete (red coloring extract) pans. Be careful when you pull it out 6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 1/2 head garlic, chopped of the oven; the caramelized brown 1 medium size onion, chopped 4 medium onions, peeled and sliced sugar is very hot and can burn you if 1-2 tbsp. dried parsley flakes you try to taste it immediately. Seafood Sotanghon Noodle Soup. 1 small bundle spring onion, 250 grams vermicelli noodles Sotanghon (vermicelli) noodle chopped (sotanghon) Ingredients: soup is one of the favourite merienda for 1/2 cup fish sauce a lot of Pinoys. This noodle is quite 2 cups fish broth 250 grams chicken breast cooking oil 3 cans (14 oz. can) coconut milk versatile as it can be mixed with other 4 cups sweet rice kinds of ingredients such as pork, salt and pepper 1 1/2 liter water chicken, and seafood. 2 cups brown sugar, lightly packed 1 cup coconut cream First of all, vermicelli noodles Cooking procedure: 1 medium ampalaya, seeded and sliced should not be soaked too long to avoid In a sauce pan, sauté garlic and their disintegration. In fact , it should only onion until fragrant. Stir in mixed seafood, 2 tbsp. patis (fish sauce) be rinsed with warm water and drain. The add the fish sauce and stir cook for soup is to be served immediately as the another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the salt

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PBS production crew then (Photo Elton Lugay) proceeded to belt the “Star- “It was completely fair. Phil Spangled Banner.” There were deserved to win.” moments when her voice cracked, With those words, “American but she would pause and continue Idol” runner-up Jessica Sanchez to sing as if in a whisper. Seemed brushed aside a protest by a to me she was saving her big voice Filipino-American community for the big night. group. Migrant Heritage From two songs, PBS decided Commission, which is based here that Jessica will be singing three — in D.C., is asking Fox TV to the national anthem, “The Prayer” disclose “in the interest of and “America, the Beautiful,” which Ryan Seacrest asks for applause standing next to the season 11 winner Phillip transparency” how the voting was is the finale song. After rehearsal, Phillips and runner-up Jessica Sanchez. counted and how much of the 132 she took a 30-minute break to rest, American Idol did not hand the “Come home soon. The entire million votes went to the young freshen up, retouch her makeup crown to Jessica Sanchez on Thursday Philippines is waiting for you,” one singer. and settle down for her interview. May 24, but in this seaside town north tweeter said. Jessica, a close second to “I think Philip deserves to win,” of Manila she is “second to none,” and Malacañang said Sanchez had winner Phillip Phillips, told The she told me, flashing what in the worldwide net she is the “World gained the loyal and enthusiastic appeared to be a forced grin. “I Idol.” support of Filipinos worldwide, and FilAm: “I don’t think it’s necessary. Thousands of people watching the that people considered her “a I think Phil deserves to win, I think worked hard and it got me to the show on a huge TV screen at the town it was all fair. They wouldn’t ever Top 2 so I’m happy about that and plaza clapped their hands and cheat or anything like that. I think it I’m content with it.” stomped their feet as host Ryan was completely fair.” She said she was eternally Seacrest named Phillip Phillips, 21, the I caught up with Jessica at a grateful to her Filipino-Mexican new American Idol who hugged rehearsal of artists scheduled to background which formed the Sanchez, 16, whose mother is a perform at the May 27 National backbone of her overwhelming member of Samal’s Bugay clan. Memorial Day Concert to honor support. “I had a lot of support and “She may not be the American it doesn’t necessarily mean voting- Idol, but she will always be our idol,” soldiers and veterans. With Jessica said Carina Nanasca, a government in the program are fellow Idol Chris wise, I just had support from my employee. Daughtry and Grammy-winning people, and I appreciate it so “We will still be celebrating. We are singer Natalie Cole. much.” so proud of her,” said Samal Mayor “It means the world,” the 16- Jessica, the oldest of three Gene Malibiran de la Fuente. year-old was gushing. “My dad is children – she has two younger Phillips, a bluesy Georgia guitar part of the military and so is my brothers — said she speaks only man, was the fifth male “Idol” winner in grandfather. I’m excited, I feel like English at home, but is looking a row. He appeared stunned after the I’m really part of this and it’s an forward to learning Tagalog in the host announced his name. Jessica Sanchez final idol performance future. “I grew up with my grandma Phillips received the winning share honor to be singing for everybody of the record-high 132 million votes performer imbued with an here today.” and so is my mom who are from cast after Wednesday’s finals extraordinary gift of music and heart.” Jessica’s Mexican father, the Philippines, they make Filipino showdown with Sanchez. The vote “This is only the beginning for Gilbert, is a Navy veteran who food and dishes for us all the time.” count was not announced, which was Jessica Sanchez whose incredible served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Jessica said she plans to typical for the contest. talent has been recognized and Mother Editha is Filipino. Her pursue her music career wherever In their showdown on Wednesday, appreciated the world over,” said maternal grandfather is a retired it takes her, but will definitely go to Phillips, a pawnshop worker from deputy presidential spokeswoman U.S. Navy man. college “as a back-up.” Leesburg, Georgia, sang Home by Abigail Valte said. “I’m excited because my “Music is pretty much my Billy Joel, the song that could be his Vice-President Jejomar Binay said: number one priority, next to family. first single. Sanchez sang the pop “Jessica’s amazing journey on grandfather is a big part of the ballad Change Nothing. American Idol showcased not just her military, and he’s here to celebrate I’m going to be working on some Minutes after Seacrest announced talent but the spirit of bayanihan shown this time with me,” she said of the songs pretty soon,” she said. The the result, the Internet was swamped by every Filipino who supported her.” PBS program dedicated to active latest word is that Tommy Mottola with messages of support for Sanchez At the House of Representatives, duty soldiers, veterans and their has offered to produce her first from all over the world. One message legislators praised Sanchez, and families. “It’s like I’m singing not album for his Casablanca-UMG said she did not need the American Bataan Rep. Albert Garcia filed a only to him but to everybody else label Jessica was mum about the Idol title because she was the “World resolution congratulating her for her here.” details. Idol.” exceptional achievement. Wearing tight black jeans and “I’m definitely working on some “If Phillip Phillips is season 11’s “She has shown innate Filipino things right now,” she said. “I’m at American Idol, then I guess Jessica talent,” the resolution says. an airy gray top that bared her Sanchez is the World Idol of all “She stunned the whole world and belly, Jessica arrived here in late this event and we all worked it out seasons,” one net blogger said. earned the adulation of millions. She is morning and took her place at the and definitely trying to keep myself They told Sanchez to come home a beacon of inspiration for Filipinos stage directly across from the busy and I’m excited for the future. a to the Philippines “and feel how much everywhere.” a Capitol’s west lawn. She looked love there is for her.” www.filipinostar.org May 2012 The North American Filipino Star 17 Dr Vicki Belo reviews Jessica, PNoy On Grace: We Are Friends

Philipp at American Idol finals The 52-year-old bachelor also took to making mention of the presence of crowd’s heart na mostly babae. Our beautiful women in the gatherings that group was maka-Jessica but when we he has been attending – something he heard Phillip sing Home, we got so has stopped doing after being publicly carried away that we stood up with the linked with Lee. rest of the audience and we At one point, Aquino even hinted at applauded.” joining the priesthood as a “late Conceding that Jessica’s voice is vocation.” perfect for the songs by David Foster, A report on a news website added who with his wife are Vicki’s best fuel to the fire by saying that they have already confirmed the breakup with friends, Vicki said that she hoped that "sources" close to the President. Foster would help Jessica like he did No wedding bells for PNoy this year Malacanang has not issued an official Charice. (“Foster was never Charice’s statement about the matter. manager,” clarified Grace Mendoza, President Benigno S. Aquino III has Charice’s Philippine manager, in a finally broken his silence over the status separate interview. “Oprah, Charice’s of his relationship with TV host Grace Lee describing her as a friend. godmother, only asked Foster to help "Kaibigan natin," said he in a recent Charice.”) “I’m sure that David would interview with Bomboradyo. love to meet Jessica, if ever.” It was the first time the President Before coming home, Vicki met up Dr Vicki Belo spoke about the relationship following with Willie Revillame who arrived during Would the presence of Manny rumors that he and Lee have already the weekend in L.A. for the TV5 launch Pacquiao have helped sway the vote broken up. on May 26 with his show Wil Time for Jessica Sanchez had he shown up Prior, Lee declined to answer Bigtime (with another starting this on time at the Nokia Theater where the questions pertaining to the matter, weekend, June 2, in San Francisco). American Idol grand finals was held urging media to ask the President “But as far as I’m concerned,” Wednesday last week? himself about it. When told about Lee’s stance during the same Bomboradyo The President’s last known girlfriend is interview, Aquino said: “O, [eto] two Councilor Shalani Soledad (Seen here on words [ko]: ‘[mag]kaibigan kami." the left in 2010), who is now married to Aquino and Lee were last seen Pasig City Representative, Roman together in public last month during a Romulo Sergio Mendes concert. Rumors about their supposed breakup surfaced early Aquino met Lee at a function in this month when the President was Cebu last year. He admitted to dating heard once again cracking jokes about the Korean beauty a few months later. a his love life in his speeches. Grace Lee 'happy' being 'friends' with PNoy

Jessica Sanchez supporters outside of the Nokia Theater in LA where the American Idol finals were held. “I really doubt it,” said Dr. Vicki Belo who was there. “Most of Manny’s fans/followers are men and it was mostly women who did most of the voting. But for sure, Manny could have given Jessica moral support.” Manny was in the thick of pre-fight (with Timothy Bradley on June 10, Manila Time, in Las Vegas) workout at the Wild Card gym in L.A. and he did go to Nokia only after the show. “I fetched him at Wild Card but he couldn’t cut short his training, so I went ahead to Nokia,” said Vicki who was Vicki with Will Time Bigtime host Willie Grace Lee feels she can marry a guy in God’s time seated at the seventh row. “But had Revillame Manny been with me, we would have Korean TV personality Grace Lee whenever he is made to comment on been put on the first row.” said she is happy with the current state his personal life. added Vicki, “Jessica is a winner in her Vicki estimated that Phillip Phillips, of her relationship President Aquino. "You know, from the very own right,” with a possible recording the winner, had more supporters inside Lee, who is rumored to have beginning until very recently, every contract with Sony Music, as reported the venue than Jessica, second-placer, stopped dating the president, on comment he's made about his private by Thalia herself, wife of Sony boss did – approximately 60 percent for Wednesday said she hopes to stay life is [about] me," Lee said. Tony Mottola, in her Twitter. Phillip and 40 percent for Jessica. friends with the country's bachelor- "He's always been a gentleman, so Incidentally, could it be true that “Two of Jessica’s songs, I Have leader. I really appreciate na he always tries to Vicki is dissociating herself from the Nothing and The Prayer, were by David "I haven't really given it much protect me. So I think it really shows group that put up a Belo Medical Clinic Foster,” noted Vicki. “Her third song, thought yet," Lee said, when asked the kind of man that he is, the way he in Glendale, California, last year Change Nothing, was parang not how she feels about the relationship. has been, how he has stepped out of because she couldn’t practice her bagay sa voice niya although she "I'm very, very happy," she told his comfort zone to talk about his hands-on style of management (as she admittedly did them beautifully. Phillip ABS-CBN News when asked about private life, for me," Lee said. does with her local outlets) since she scored high especially with his third being friends with Aquino. "Yes [we're Aquino recently commented on couldn’t be in California as often as she song, Home. His style was medyo hindi friends], hopefully [it will stay that the status of his relationship with Lee wanted to? tumatawa. He started the song medyo way]." following reports that they have Henceforth, Vicki’s name will be slow but when he reached the chorus, Lee said she continues to stopped "seeing each other." a removed from the clinic’s name. a he began to smile and that won the appreciate Aquino for being a gentleman and being protective of her SHOWBIZ GOSSIP continued p.18 www.filipinostar.org 18 The North American Filipino Star May 2012 and you’re with this person, right Showbiz Gossip Continued from p.17 away you’re romantically [linked], Charice happy she you know? But it’s nice kasi at least can now show off Heart believes in recycling, but naniniwala sila sa acting,” she laughs. 'the real me' not recycling boyfriends As for dating again, Heart points out, “I wouldn’t really call it dating, but I’ve had dinner with some friends or I get to know new people, ganyan. Siyempre, you know, you’re single, and it’s always nice to see what’s out there. “I go out with sina Sid all the time; not just Sid alone but we’d go out [as a] group… Actually the whole cast, we’re very, very close. We all go out.” Mother Earth calls International singer Charice has For now, Heart has opted to focus changed her look drastically and she’s on other concerns, like lending proud of it. support to SM’s Greenbag advocacy, “I’m extremely happy. Unbelievable! Like I could cry! Showing my tattoos, a program launched in 2007 that has showing my hair, showing my outfit, I feel transformed shopping into a more free,” Charice said on “TV Patrol,” nationwide movement that infuses May 14. the green lifestyle among the mall’s The singer’s latest tattoo was done in patrons. Los Angeles and reads, “I never knew true “Save the Earth, Share Happy” love until someone broke my heart.” was held at the Activity Center in SM But, when pressed about the story behind her newest tattoo, Charice Megamall, graced by guests and top- clammed up. “‘Pag naglalagay ako level executives from both SM and talagang may meaning, may meaning. Kasi Unilever, as well as their partners ayoko na naglalagay nang basta-basta na from Selecta Ice Cream. Highlighted lang. Bakit ganyan kasi gano’n,” she said. by a fashion show with candidates of “Actually it’s a true story but I’d rather the Miss Earth beauty pageant, the not tell the story. I know a lot of people event was a push for shoppers to kapag nabasa nila ‘yan makaka-relate,” she was quoted by abs-cbnnews.com on lessen the use of plastic bags and Heart Evangelista the same day. promote eco-shopping. It also “It’s part of the look and everything. In all the seriousness of the not, ‘di ba?” marked the introduction of the Red Let’s just say it’s an accessory,” she said of environmental advocacy to which she The Sid factor Chiller Bag, the latest evolution of the her tattoos. Her first one, on her forearm, SM Greenbag advocacy that says “love eternally.” has lent her support by way of an Heart also rebuffed all The interview posted on ABS-CBN appearance at the “Save the Earth, insinuations that something brews shoppers can avail of when they purchase Selecta products. news website also delved on Charice’s Share Happy” event at SM Megamall between her and “Legacy” co-star sexuality. on May 18, Heart Evangelista is Sid Lucero, who has even previously In the main segment of the Seemingly unaffected by rumors about asked if her belief in recycling also expressed excitement over working fashion show, Heart played muse to her sexual orientation, she explained, “I applies to her love life. with the actress. local designer Don Cristobal, along don’t care whatever you think. As long as She smiles and answers, Asked if he’s introduced her to with several Miss Earth candidates. my fans love me and support me forever, They came on stage wearing I’m good with that.” “Recycling when it comes to love life his family, Heart replies, “Actually I’ve She added, “Whoever stays with me is something that you really need to known his family for a while. I’ve met innovative dresses and gowns made from various household materials like until the end of my career or whatever, think about, because once it ends, it Max [Sid’s sister Maxine Eigenmann] those are the people [who trust me]. The must end for a reason at ayaw mo a long time ago. And Sid and I are plastic bags, bubble wrap, shower others that still have doubts, questions, nang balikan ‘yung reason na ‘yon. curtains, straws and other plastic who are confused... I will understand.” So, hindi na siguro pwede.” material. Charice feels she never changed her Heart, of course, has been “It’s about recycling, being image, stressing that what she has become nature-friendly, being more friendly to is her true persona. showbiz news fodder lately following “What you see right now is the real me. the breakdown of her relationship Earth because of everything we’ve been doing to it; we’ve been abusing What you see before wasn’t me. A lot of with Brazilian-Japanese model Daneil people around me like in the US, like in Matsunaga. As such, when asked if it,” Heart explains after the show. “So here, they didn’t know what I really want. she’s ready to touch base with him this is why we’re promoting ‘reuse, They were deciding for me. Like they were now, perhaps over a friendly dinner, recycle’… it’s a great way to do it. deciding, ‘Let’s do this, let’s gonna do that, do the curly hair.’ I didn’t get the chance to she responds, “I think I need my time Because SM has a lot of customers and they’ll be able to spread the word decide for myself,” she said. away from that first. We both need “Now that I’m being so independent, our time away from that. din,” she notes. Aside from supporting such while it’s early, I really, really want to tell all “Of course a break up is, you the people that I don’t care if you hate. I know… goodbyes are always sad. advocacies, Heart does her share for don’t care if you don’t like it,” she But then again, there’s a saying that the environment as well. “I make sure explained. some people come into your life for a that when my garbage gets picked Charice is the youngest judge in the newest reality show of ABS-CBN, “The X reason, a season or a lifetime. So up, sine-separate ko ‘yung plastic sa Factor Philippines” hosted by KC hindi ko pa nahahanap ‘yun,” she lahat … I try to be as eco-friendly as Heart Evangelista in a Don Cristobal possible.” Concepcion. Other judges are Pilita says, adding, “So dinner, maybe not Corrales, Gary Valenciano and Martin As GMA's “Legacy” ends its run, so soon yet.” creation at the SM, Unilever and Selecta Nievera. But Heart also tells the media, event 'Save the Earth, Share Happy' Heart notes she will begin taping for As for the bad joke that Mo Twister “[Ang] puso ko? Okay na okay ang the network's new series “Luna instigated, making up the hashtag puso ko. I’m very inspired with my very good friends, too. We hang out a Blanca,” which starts on Monday. “I’ll #charicepempengcosextape on Twitter, job, tuloy-tuloy—one soap after lot. So nakilala ko na sila dati pa.” also be doing movie by June, I don’t Charice only hinted that things may another, and then I have two movies She clarifies that she has not know if I can say anything yet but, end up in court. coming up, endorsements… so I’m been invited to a family dinner with end of the world naman ‘to… so may “I can’t talk [about it]. My lawyer good.” them. “I bumped into his family, connection sa ‘reuse’,” she adds with told me,” she said. She also notes, “I’m actually Mother’s Day, when I was doing a smile. a Magic 89.9 slapped Mo and his happy na ganito ang state ko kasi grocery in Rockwell,” she says. two other fellow DJs with a two-week less complications, ‘di ba? And then “We’re really good friends and it’s suspension without pay. a kung may mga nag-iinvite, okay, why so funny kasi when you do a show www.filipinostar.org May 2012 The North American Filipino Star 19 Claudine Barretto apologizes to Lady Gaga before controversial airline employees Manila concert : ‘I respect all kinds of culture’ she did not hold a press conference for her “The Born This Way Ball” unlike the first time she came a few years back. Apparently, the line she mouthed during the first night of her concert here that goes “I am not a woman, I am not a man, I am not a creature of your government, Manila…” is part of the script which she also utters in other countries including Japan. “The Born This Way Ball” is a theatrical presentation of her music that cast her as an escaped rebel whose aim is to liberate people so they can be who they are “and be proud of it.” Aside from reiterating her pro-gay stance, she said on May 22 that she is aware of people using her name to Lady Gaga cancelled her concerts in spread hatred. Still, she said she will Indonesia due to religious protests and continue to counter this by spreading Islamic extremists threats. “positivity” in her own way. Claudine Barretto As in the first night, Lady Gaga Without protesters holding a prayer sang all of her hit songs including the Actress Claudine Barretto over reports that they plan to sue the vigil against her during the second controversial “Just Dance” and “Judas.” personally extended her apologies to actress because of the incident. night of her concert at the SM Mall of On the second night, however, she Cebu Pacific ground crew members Elizabeth Bocboc, mother of Arena on May 22, Lady Gaga gave a strayed from the script to personally Charise Cid Bocboc and Kristine Anne Charise, explains there was no truth to more spirited performance---and lead the audience in singing “Happy Ilagan in a meeting on May 17. reports that they plan to take legal squarely addressed the issues that Birthday” to two of her backup dancers. Alex Avisado, Claudine and action against Claudine. have been raised against her. The American singer-songwriter also Raymart Santiago’s legal counsel, “Wala naman akong sinabi na She spoke her mind out just before mentioned that one of her guitarists is shared that the actress initiated the magdedemanda kasi nga sabi ko, she sang a slowed down version of Pinoy. meeting. nakaka-stress lang kasi ‘yan, eh, kapag “Hair.” While accompanying herself in “I will miss you guys and I will be “Siya po (Claudine) ang nakiusap at magdedemanda ka. Natural lang sa the piano, Lady Gaga said that she is siya po ang nag-seek nitong meeting na akin na i-express ko ‘yung feelings ko thinking of you until I come back…” she not oblivious to the issues surrounding ito para lang ho maibigay ‘yung noong time na ‘yon kasi siyempre said. her music and image. Nevertheless, personal na kanyang kapatawaran,” nasasaktan talaga ako being a mother,” Throughout the show, Lady Gaga she stressed that she respects all kinds Atty. Avisado said on “24 Oras,” May 17. Mrs. Bocboc said. changed a word or two in the lyrics of of religion, people and culture--- “I humbled myself. Nag-apologize Susan dela Cruz, the mom of some of her songs in order to including Filipino culture---and that ako sa pagtaas ng boses ko sa kanila Kristine, was “very thankful” for incorporate “Manila” and “Philippines.” even if some don’t agree with what she habang nagko-complain ako sa Cebu Claudine’s show of humility and that “we She also hung what seemed to be the does, she acknowledges that everyone Pacific noon. Tinanggap naman nila are accepting the apology of Ms. Philippine flag at the back of her is entitled to his own opinion. ‘yung apology ko so talagang thankful Claudine para peace lahat, happy customized motorbike. The costume “What I don’t respect is ako pati sa pamilya nila dahil sobra lahat.” she wore while performing “Born This homophobia and hatred…I reject silang warm at tinanggap ako,” Recall that on May 6, Claudine Way,” appeared to many as intolerance to the gay community,” she Claudine said. fumed when their luggage were left deconstructed Filipiniana. declared drawing loud cheers from the Although the two ground personnel behind after arriving at the Ninoy Aquino Lady Gaga is said to be working on audience. refused to face the camera because International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 her next album. Rumors abound that It was the only time Lady Gaga had they don’t want to compromise their via a Cebu Pacific flight. Reportedly, she will release the first single off it by clearly touched on the controversy that work and personal lives, they belied Claudine tongue-lashed the ground year’s end. She will also be putting out preceded her concert here. Note that earlier reports that the actress cursed at attendant out of her rage. The scenario a new fragrance soon. a them during the fracas. While it was true prompted veteran columnist and that Claudine raised her voice, her broadcaster Ramon Tulfo to shoot Rufa Mae Quinto is new ‘Will attack on them was not personal, the photos of the altercation, which resulted report noted. in a brawl. a Time Bigtime’ co-host Even their parents were surprise will blend beautifully with the reserved Richard Gutierrez supports charm of Camille Villar and the ‘sweet- sexy’ style of Mariel Rodriguez. mom's bid for congress After her contract with GMA has expired and was not renewed, Rufa Kapuso actor Richard Gutierrez she’s very excited.” Mae resigned as co-host of the fully supports his mom Annabelle But just the same, “Nandito nga network’s Sunday show Showbiz Rama's plans to plunge into politics. kami right now to tell her and guide Central and guested as co-host of Wil “Kung ano man ang desisyon her and make her think sa mga Time. ‘That’s when I saw na bagay siya niya of course hundred percent puwedeng mangyari.” sa show,’ added Willie. nasa likod niya kami,” Richard If Annabelle wants to try politics, Could it be true that Rufa Mae enthused on “24 Oras,” May 23. Richard, on the other hand, wants to politely turned down an offer from Annabelle has made public her explore the air. Rufa Mae Quinto ABS-CBN to co-host a noontime show intention to run as congresswoman “Pingarap kong mag-aral bilang (Showtime or a rumored new one?) in in Cebu, something that somehow piloto,” says Richard, who now It’s official: Rufa Mae Quinto (left) favor of the TV5 contract? “divided” her family. endorses an aviation school. will be a permanent co-host of Willie Incidentally, Willie is set to leave for “Divided nga,” said Richard, “Nakabisita na rin ako ng ilang Revillame (right) on the TV5 early- the TV5 promo-launch shows in Los who learned about his mom’s beses sa ibang aviation schools sa evening gameshow Wil Time Bigtime Angeles on May 26 and in San political plans while taping in Plaridel. Gusto ko sana i-pursue starting on Monday, May 14. Francisco on June 2. He’s bringing Batangas. “May iba ayaw, may iba ‘yon so ngayon matutuloy na ang ‘She’s perfect for the show,’ Willie along 48 dancers whom he’s treating naman na okay din kasi it would be pangarap ko at naging part na ako told Funfare Update. ‘She will blend to a shopping spree as bonus. a with us very well.’ a new avenue for my mom and ng isang aviation company.” a SHOWBIZ GOSSIP continued p.20 Rufa Mae’s ‘unique’ wit and humor

www.filipinostar.org 20 The North American Filipino Star May 2012 Showbiz Gossip Continued from p.19 Juday on upcoming major Sam explains she has nothing to film, teleserye projects do with Derek-Angelica breakup nakasalalay na sa pamilya, sa mga Derek personally. “Not at all. I never anak, sa akin mismo. Hindi ko na hang out with him. I think I can count with one hand how many times I met kaya ‘yung araw-araw, oras-oras.” him,” she added. Aside from the movie, the actress According to Sam, she did deal with said that she is set to co-star with fans who keep on bashing her through Sam Milby on an ABS-CBN TV social networking site Twitter. series. “Ang daming nag-bash sa akin “Malalaman ko this week kapag because they were all assuming it was halimbawang may natuloy ‘yung me. And they were like telling me, ‘Oy story con and look test, ‘yun na ikaw pala yung dahilan bakit nag- siguro ‘yung magiging final casting,” breakup sila Angelica,’ ganyan-ganyan,” she said. she said. Despite the “third party” allegations, In the latter part of the interview, Sam Pinto Sam revealed that there had been no she further disclosed that the series With the news confirming that Derek confrontation. would run from 12 to 13 weeks and Ramsay and Angelica Panganiban have “None of those two (Derek and that taping might begin next month in formally separated, many are looking at Angelica) talked to me. For me, there’s time for the release either on the last a possible third party that caused the nothing really to talk about because week of July or first week of collapse of the couple’s six-year-old nothing really happened,” she said. Despite being an exclusive ABS-CBN September. More, one of the relationship. teleserye contract artist, Judy Ann is directors is said to be Malou Sevilla. The kapamilya-turned-kapatid actor free to make guest appearances on announced on his Twitter account Judy Ann said that she made no husband Ryan Agoncillo’s and close (@IAmDerekRamsay) on May 14: “Guys friend Sharon Cuneta’s shows on TV5, as demands to ABS-CBN for the serye we truly appreciate all ur concerns. Even well as on GMA-7 other than the 12 midnight cut-off though angel and I are no longer time, especially since she personally together we still have the utmost respect Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo has prepares her daughter Yohan for for one another.” hinted on a “very big” movie project school early in the morning, and the He added, “There was no wasted in the works, one that could be an “for airing” shooting system. time. I loved every minute we had entry to this year’s Metro Manila Film “Kasi parang buong buhay ko together.” Festival. na-experience ‘yan [‘for airing’ na Earlier, Derek admitted that he and “Hindi pa po ako makapag- taping]. Memorized ko na ‘yan kahit Angelica were on a “cool-off stage.” announce kasi hindi ko pa rin tulog ako. Kasi kapag may airing na Angelica had been linked to her leading man John Lloyd Cruz, while Derek was nakakausap first-hand ang mga mamayang gabi, hindi mo na rin producers. But definitely it’s gonna rumored to be with model-actress Sam mapupulido ‘yung trabaho kasi Pinto. be a very big project, at least for me, iniisip mo, ‘Naku, kailangan take one The “Bubble Gang” star said she with a big company [and] with big lang ‘to.’ Kakaisip mo nang kakaisip, was shocked upon hearing reports stars as well…” the actress told hindi mo na natatawid ng maayos pinpointing her as the third wheel who Former star power-couple Angelica Bulletin Entertainment and other ‘yung trabaho. caused the breakup. Sam was more Panganiban & Derek Ramsay are in a members of the press during “Actually, ang request ko nga than willing to clear her name. cooling off stage as according to Derek Lactum’s 100% Panatag World event sana, hangga’t maaari kung pwede “Number one, I only worked with held at SM Megamall on May 19. canned siya. Kasi para hindi ngarag Derek once, for San Miguel. It’s for the Upon confirming the breakup, Derek Pressed for details, Judy Ann ‘di ba? Pag-uusapan kung hanggang Oktoberfest commercial. Number two, I was also bombarded with negative was interviewed na parang where will I shared, “Parang tatlong production anong month pwedeng mag-can. comments on Twitter. To this, Derek [companies] eh, magsasama-sama. I go for Holy Week. I said, ‘I might go to maintained: “Walang may kasalanan Kasi sabi ko, ‘Baka pwedeng ayusin Australia,’ which I never did. I never went think ha. I’m not sure kasi hindi ko pa na muna natin ‘yung 'storya. ‘Pag dito.” to Australia and Derek and I never met “Stop with the assumptions and pls rin sila nakaka-meet rin ng maayos. okay na sa management, saka natin there because I was here in the “Pang-film fest? Maaari. Pero, respect our decision,” he pleaded. i-shoot para hindi rin tayo re-shoot Philippines,” she told Bulletin Meanwhile, Sam revealed that “I’m kasi nga n’ung una sabi ko… ang nang re-shoot. Kasi ‘yan ‘yung Entertainment in an interview during the actually very single and very happy,” hirap n’ung film fest eh! Ngarag!” she nangyari sa ‘min sa ‘Habang May Kapuso Night held in Boracay over the dismissing any romantic involvement said, laughing. Buhay.’ Sabi ko i-can natin, pero weekend. with anyone at the moment. Later on, it was revealed through ‘wag naman dalawang taon,” she Derek was in Australia last Holy The former “Pinoy Big Brother” the information mentioned by other said. Week, where he chanced upon and housemate is gearing for an upcoming members of the media during the In any case, Judy Ann admitted played golf with Hollywood actor Zac film “Boy Pick Up The Movie,” where she Efron. huddle that the movie project will that her mother network “guaranteed will reprise her role as Neneng B from Sam claims that she didn’t know supposedly topbill Vic Sotto, Sen. me na it’s not gonna be as hectic as “Bubble Gang.” a Bong Revilla and Ai Ai delas Alas. before noong dalaga pa ako kasi Apparently, Judy Ann was reportedly sabi ko rin sa kanila, sa tunay na being considered to replace the salita wala namang pag-aarteng comedienne. namumuo sa akin.” “Actually, natanong ko na si Ai Ai “Hindi ko lang hinahanap ‘yung about it. Siyempre hindi ko naman puyatan, ‘yung schedule na araw- pwedeng i-divulge kung ano ‘yung araw na halos hindi ka na makauwi at napag-usapan namin, pero hindi mo na nakikita ‘yung mga anak nabanggit nga niya sa akin na, ‘Kino- mo,” she added. consider ka, bakla.’ Tapos, ‘yon. Sabi Meanwhile, Judy Ann admitted ko, ‘Ay, bongga!’ Tingnan natin, sana feeling nervous over this project, maging maganda…” she said. which she described as, “hindi siya Judy Ann said that she has no ‘yung tipikal na teleserye na walang problems should this push through, kapatid, walang nanay, may balat but explained, “Ang sa ‘kin lang ‘yung anak, walang gano’n. It’s gusto ko lang makausap muna ‘yung gonna be different. Women company para malaman ko kung empowerment. Maganda siya… ano ‘yung timeline ng shooting kasi Nakaka-encourage siya sa mga para hindi mag-overlap sa taping. nanay, actually.” a Kasi siyempre lahat ngayon

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