Volume XXXV No. 11 November 2017 Montreal, QC www.filipinostar.org Gender parity but little diversity in Plante's executive comIntemrim oppiostitiotn leeader e Lionel Perez says partisanship prevailed, calling it broken electoral promise CBC News Posted: Nov 20, 2017 6:30 AM ET Last Updated: Nov 20, 2017 5:32 PM ET During the election campaign, Valérie Plante promised her executive committee would feature gender parity, diversity, and even a place for some members of the opposition. But Montreal's newly elected mayor did not hit all those targets in revealing members her 13-person executive committee this morning. There are seven men and six women, including Plante. There are not, however, any visible minorities. "It's a shortcoming, clearly, the [lack] of cultural diversity, in the city council in general," Plante said, pointing out that while visible minorities make up 30 per cent of the Montreal

Mayor Valérie Plante stands with the 12 members of her executive committee Monday morning. All but one See page 4 Plante’s Executive are members of her party, Projet Montréal. (Lauren McCallum/CBC) Prince Harry to marry Meghan Markle at

WPalacienaiddes poredrict Ca ‘haapspy tchluerch wienddinMg’ aat Sy t George’s Chapel for prince, 33, and American TV star, 36 (From The Guardian) Prince Harry and the church service, the music, the Meghan Markle are to marry at St flowers and the reception. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle Wider security costs, policing next May and will go on their first public and public order arrangements will be walkabout on Friday in Nottingham, the covered by the public purse, however. palace has announced. The palace declined to comment on The couple are planning to whether the bride’s parents would Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, November 27, 2017, after the involve members of the public in the contribute. announcement of their engagement - Daniel Leal-Olivas - AFP proceedings in some form yet to be The service is expected to Markle are extremely grateful for the currently working through ideas for determined. draw a star-studded congregation. warm public response following how this might be achieved.” “It will be a moment of fun and Markle’s friends include the tennis star yesterday’s announcement of their The last royal wedding at the joy that will reflect the character of the Serena Williams and the Made in engagement. In a happy moment in chapel was for Harry’s cousin, Peter bride and groom,” said their Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh. their lives, it means a great deal to them Phillips – the son of the Princess Royal spokesman. The chapel usually holds that so many people throughout the – who married the Canadian Autumn Markle, 36, who is American, about 800 guests compared with the UK, the Commonwealth, and around will also become a British citizen and 2,000 capacity of Westminster Abbey, the world are celebrating with them. See Page 4 Prince Harry to marry “The couple of course want the will be baptised and confirmed into the where the Duke and Duchess of Erratum : We regret the error on the caption day to be a special, celebratory Church of England before the Cambridge married in 2011. of the headline photo where we incorrectly wedding, Kensington Palace Profile moment for their friends and family. identified Jean Fortier of Coalition Montreal announced. Who is Meghan Markle? They also want the day to be shaped so as Jean Fournier. Our sincere apologies for And it said the royal family The engaged couple’s as to allow members of the public to any inconvenience or confusion it may would pay for the wedding, including spokesman said: “Harry and Meghan feel part of the celebrations too and are have caused. Zenaida Kharroubi, Editor Filipino Star’s 35th AnniversaryEdition November 2017 2 The North American Filipino Star manifestation of a successful and come without its faults and there are socially mobile woman. plenty of examples of iconic roles Over time, some female thrusting the quest for equal rights performers branched out into business down a retrograde route. There are Opinion Ed and ran their own theatres. Drew also plenty of examples in the archive As an actor, Meghan Markle comes from Barrymore’s English-born great-great- of women being taken advantage of – grandmother, Louise Lane Drew, for Dorothea Jordan ended her life in a long line of trailblazing women example, travelled to America in the poverty after being ill-used by William (Editor’s Note: We find this opinion very relevant to our modern times as it makes 1830s to pursue her profession. She IV. All told, however, female actors current events historically relevant from which we may acquire a deeper acted alongside John Wilkes Booth, have perhaps done more than any undertanding of what happens at this time of our life. This is reprinted from the before becoming a Philadelphia theatre other profession to keep a sustained Guardian, a website based newspaper which appears to have interesting news manager. With the onset of film and female narrative in the public eye. and columns worthy of readers’ support.) cinema, women such as Mae West re- Of course, getting engaged is By Rebecca Rideal (The Guardian) Some early female actors used their imagined the parameters of not the same as eradicating smallpox Prince Harry’s fiancee is newfound status to attract the womanhood. And as the 20th century or splitting the atom, and minor royals carrying on where Nell Gwynn left off, attentions of the nobility, and even progressed, Katharine Hepburn have married actors before. But what advancing the cause of women and monarchs: Nell Gwynn famously popularised the wearing of trousers, Markle has done – through an redefining what it means to be part of accident of the heart – is redefine what the British royal family it means to be part of the British royal Meghan Markle is to marry family in the 21st century. Not only is Prince Harry. While many might argue she a welcome breath of fresh air, but that the monarchy is an outdated she is part of a rich history of institution, we cannot ignore the long- trailblazing performers. This year overdue sea change that the engage- marks 350 years since Charles II ment of a prince to an American actor began his relationship with Nell has wrought. Alongside the fact that Gwynn, and we have finally reached a Markle is a Roman Catholic, she also, point where his descendant – an as the BBC put it, “brings something extraordinarily popular prince in close different to the British royal family. She proximity to the British crown – is to is American, divorced, an actress and marry an actor. mixed race”. There is significance in every • Rebecca Rideal is a historian, and one of these points. Yet, as a historian author of 1666: Plague, War and of Restoration England, I find the Hellfire penultimate fact most fascinating. As an actor, Markle comes from a long line In this life of trailblazing women, and in this post- Gemma Arterton as Nell Gwynn with David Sturzaker as Charles ll in we cannot do Weinstein climate we should Nell Gwynn at the Apollo Theatre in London. Photograph: Tristram Kenton for the Guardian GREAT things. acknowledge the huge impact female heralding a new phase in women’s We can only do actors have had in furthering the cause became the mistress of Charles II, quest for equality. Many female actors small things of women and breaking down societal while Dorothea Jordan bore the future have used their position as a with GREAT love. barriers. William IV 10 illegitimate children. springboard into social commentary or Until painfully recently, acting Those who remained on stage honed political activism. Who can forget Halle Mother Teresa was one of the few avenues open to their craft and created a valuable space Berry’s 2002 Oscars speech women from “humble” backgrounds in for women in the public arena. Obviously, acting does not which they could channel their creative Theatres would be filled with people talent, trade in the drudgery of from across the social spectrum, and everyday life and escape into the in the 18th century these women glittering world of the elite. Long before became celebrities, crucial to the the suffragettes, it was female actors setting of fashions and trends. As the who pushed the agenda of women to theatre historian Felicity Nussbaum the forefront of cultural conversations. has argued, female actors “animated In England, almost as soon as female the stage with regular reminders of actors were allowed to perform women’s right to claim a public CACATHOLICATHOLICTHOLIC CCHARISMACHARISMATICATICTIC PRAPRAYERAYERYER COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY onstage, they publicly fought for presence”. What’s more, acting creative freedom. Whether that was represented one of the few professions FAITHFAITH LOVE UNITY women like Rebecca Marshall, who in where women were valued as much as 1667 called out a member of the men. 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And on values it was particular. in Myanmar speech meeting with Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, speaking after Aung San Suu Kyi address absolutely eloquent and strong.” During talks on Monday Christian and Jewish leaders. He told but avoids naming Muslim minority evening, the country’s powerful army them they should work together to Tuesday 28 November 2017 12.47 GMT The meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi chief told Francis there was “no rebuild the country and that, if they Fi rst published on Tuesday 28 argue, they should argue like brothers, November 2017 08.42 GMT who reconcile afterwards, his Pope Francis failed to mention spokesman, Greg Burke, said. Myanmar’s Muslim Rohingya minority His meeting with the Buddhist as he shared a stage with the country’s monk Sitagu Sayadaw was “always in civilian leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, an effort to encourage peace and saying the country was suffering from fraternal coexistence as the only way civil conflict and hostilities “that have ahead”, according to Burke. lasted all too long and created deep divisions”. Reuters and the Associated Press Speaking in the capital, contributed to this report Naypyitaw, on Tuesday afternoon, the pontiff talked of the need to “respect the rights of all who call this land their Gilmore College home”. International His visit to Myanmar comes Special offer for its after an exodus of more than 620,000 29TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR Rohingya from Rakhine state to the southern tip of Bangladesh after a English & French military crackdown that the UN, US and Language Courses UK have described as ethnic Aung San Suu Kyi applauds as she sits next to Pope Francis. 45-hours/level cleansing. Photograph: Max Rossi/Reuters $240 Tuition Fee The trip is, however, so was the most anticipated of the pope’s religious discrimination” in Myanmar. Tax Deductible Fees delicate that some papal advisers visit, given the international outcry over Hours after the pontiff landed warned him against even saying the the crackdown on Myanmar’s Muslim and was welcomed to the country by +$35 Registration Fee word “Rohingya”, lest he set off a Rohingya minority. thousands of Catholics, Gen Min Aung Subject to minimum diplomatic incident that could turn the Hlaing told the pope the military enrollment of 10/group country’s military and government Q&A “performs for the peace and stability of Limited period & spaces against minority Christians. Who are the Rohingya? the country” and there is “no For January-April 2018 “The future of Myanmar must The operation against the discrimination between ethnic groups be peace, a peace based on respect of minority was launched in August after in Myanmar”. For new students only the dignity and rights of each member Rohingya militants attacked security Before delivering his speech Register by appointment of society, respect for each ethnic posts. Rohingya fleeing into on Tuesday, Francis spoke to interfaith Call 514-485-7861 group and its identity,” Francis said, neighbouring Bangladesh have speaking after Aung San Suu Kyi had reported that entire villages were made an address. burned and looted, and women and “Religious differences need girls were raped. not be a source of division and distrust, On Monday evening, Oxford but rather a force for unity, forgiveness, city council stripped Aung San Suu Kyi tolerance and wise nation-building.” of the freedom of the city award it gave Myanmar does not recognise her 20 years ago, saying those who the Rohingya as citizens or as turn a blind eye to violence tarnish its members of a distinct ethnic group reputation. with their own identity, and it rejects the On Wednesday, Francis will term “Rohingya” and its use. preside over a mass service in the Phil Robertson, the deputy commercial capital, Yangon, which director of Human Rights Watch’s Asia tens of thousands of people are division, said the pope had missed an expected to attend, before flying to opportunity, adding that the “Rohingya Bangladesh on Thursday. have been stripped of so many things Myanmar’s 650,000-strong but their name should never be one of Catholic community has been eagerly them”. anticipating the visit, but the Mayyu Ali, a Rohingya refugee excitement has been tempered by who recently fled the violence and lives fears that bold remarks by the pope in a camp in Bangladesh, said he was could spark nationalist anger towards disappointed the pope did not speak them. more directly. Speaking shortly before the “He should keep speaking up pope flew into Naypyitaw, Father for the truth as he did before. Last year, Gregory, a priest from northern he cited ‘Our Rohingya brothers and Myanmar, said attitudes were divided sisters’. And he said more about our on the issue. suffering,” he said. “Some people want him to say “If he avoids speaking up for about Rakhine state and some people persecuted Rohingya during his visit to don’t want to say about this,” he said. our country, it would be something like He declined to express his opinion, he also is a bystander of the suffering citing the extreme sensitivity of the we have [had] since decades.” issue. “Kind of a dilemma, so I cannot However, the EU’s say,” he said. ambassador to Myanmar, Kristian Myanmar’s Catholic leaders Schmidt, praised the speech, saying it have stressed that Aung San Suu Kyi was unnecessary for Francis to talk has no voice to speak out against the directly about the crisis. military over the operation, and have “He didn’t need to. It was urged continued support for her efforts written all over the speech, between to move Myanmar towards a more the lines,” he said. “It doesn’t have to democratic future that includes all its be about specific words. It was all religious minorities, Christians in www.filipinostar.org 4 November 2017 Parenteau wasn't the only Laurence Lavigne Lalonde, their party. From Page 1 Plante’s Executive member of the opposition who was responsible for transparency, Lionel Perez population, that number is not approached to join the committee. democracy, governance, citizen life Opposition leader Lionel Perez reflected in the city council. Plante said some people didn't want to and Espace pour la vie. Of the 65 members, only four leave their party caucus or sit as Jean-François Parenteau, are members of visible minority independents, and others didn't want responsible for environment and communities. Plante said while there the positions they were offered. citizen services. are people on the council who come The team also includes five The five associate councillors are: from diverse backgrounds, racialized associate councillors who will assist Sophie Mauzerolle, who will communities are not represented. the members of the committee in assist Plante directly. "My commitment is to make various files. Plante said it is possible Alex Norris, who will assist with sure that in the coming years, within there will be more people named to the public security file. the structures that I have some power those positions in the future. Marianne Giguère, who will over, my own party, our staff, and even Valérie Plante sworn in as assist with the active transit file. the city, we need to do better." mayor of Montreal Craig Sauvé, who will assist Plante had already indicated Here's the full list of the with the mobility and citizen services said by placing conditions on joining that Southwest borough mayor Benoit executive committee members and the files. her executive committee, Plante Dorais will chair the committee. associates: Suzie Miron, who will assist missed an opportunity to have more Benoit Dorais Valérie Plante, mayor. with the infrastructure file. experienced people working with her. Benoit Dorais, chair (Radio-Canada) Magda Popeanu, vice-chair Opposition unimpressed The fact that there are so few responsible for housing, real estate Plante said in choosing her opposition councillors on the planning and management and executive committee, she tried to strike committee, Perez said, amounts to a diversity. a balance between choosing people missed opportunity and a broken Sylvain Ouellet, vice-chair with experience and making sure the promise to electors. responsible for water and water different boroughs are well- "She said she wanted to infrastructure management, represented. reduce and put aside partisanship. infrastructure and electrical services. Plante and Dorais say they are She failed from the get-go," he said. Éric Alan Caldwell, trying to change the way the executive Perez said the result is that Southwest borough mayor responsible for urban planning, transit committee works. people who have never been in politics Benoit Dorais is the president of the and files related to Office de Various files will be grouped have important files, and those who executive committe. (Pascale consultation publique de Montréal. into trios, meaning three members will have knowledge about important files Fontaine/Radio-Canada) Christine Gosselin, work together with the goals of being are being relegated to lesser roles. Only one member of the responsible for heritage, culture and better organized, making sure more No new borough mayors opposition was named — Verdun design. information is shared among them and There are no newly elected borough mayor Jean-François Luc Ferrandez, responsible for having elected councillors with borough mayors on the committee. Parenteau, who is responsible for the large parks, sustainable development experience offer support to rookies. Plante said she wanted to make sure citizen services file. and green space. Équipe Denis Coderre interim those 11 people could focus on their Parenteau ran with Équipe Nathalie Goulet, responsible leader Lionel Perez criticized the idea responsibilities at the borough level. Denis Coderre. According to Radio- for public security. of having the members work in threes, Canada, he was told he had to leave Robert Beaudry, responsible saying that, for example, if three Some new mayors said they didn't the party and sit as independent in for economic and commercial people are attending meetings want an executive committee position, order to obtain a position on the development and intergovernmental regarding three different files, they will such as the mayor of Côte-des- committee. affairs. end up being in meetings all the time Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Sue Plante denied those were Rosannie Filato, responsible and will never get anything done. Montgomery. conditions for getting a place on the for social and community He said six members of his "It interests me but not right committee, saying opposition development, homeless, youth, sports party, including two who are visible now," Montgomery said last Thursday. members were given the choice to and leisure. minorities, were approached with an The committee is expected to either recuse themselves from their François William Croteau, offer to sit on the executive committee have its first meeting Wednesday party's caucus or sit as an responsible for smart city, information but refused because they were told morning. independent. technology and innovation. they would have to eventually leave

North America. Guy the Beagle is now campaign in Rwanda. She will FromPage 1 Prince Harry to marry at Kensington Palace, they withdraw from those roles. Couillard's Liberals announced.Asked about how she had “She wants to start a clean Kelly in 2008. Harry’s father, the Prince decided between them, their of Wales, and stepmother, the Duchess slate getting to know this country and prepare voter spokesman said: “I can’t speculate. travelling round the Commonwealth,” of Cornwall, had their televised Miss Markle is very fond of her dogs pitches as 2018 religious blessing there in 2005, after their spokesman said. and any decision about moving a dog “Once you have access or a election nears their civil ceremony down the road in over the ocean will have lots of Published on: November 26, 2017 | the town hall. voice that people are going to listen to, Last Updated: November 26, 2017 complexity to it.” with that comes a lot of responsibility, Harry was christened in the Markle divorced her first 6:10 PM EST chapel in December 1984 when he was which I take seriously,” she said. “I The Canadian PressTHE CANADIAN husband, Trevor Engelson, a film think in these beginning few months three months old, which, according to producer, in 2013. Her parents are PRESS Church of England rules, means he and now being boots on the ground in Thomas Markle, an award-winning TV the UK, I’m excited to just really get to can also marry there. lighting designer, and Doria Ragland, a QUEBEC — More paid time After the wedding Markle will know more about the different off for workers, better services for yoga instructor who lives in Los communities here, smaller also become the fourth patron of the Angeles. English-speakers and a rapid transit Royal Foundation, the main charitable organisations who are working on the line between Montreal and Quebec Markle was educated at a same causes that I’ve always been arm of the Kensington Palace royals – Catholic school, but her father is City were all part of Quebec Premier the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge passionate about.” Philippe Couillard’s pitch to voters as reported to be a member of the On their visit to Nottingham and Prince Harry. It has so far launched Episcopal Church of the United States, his party met in Quebec City this initiatives such as the Invictus Games they will visit the Nottingham weekend. which is part of the Anglican Contemporary art gallery for the and the Heads Together mental health communion. Her mother is reported to With an election planned for campaign. Terrence Higgins Trust World Aids Day next October, Couillard appeared to be of the Protestant faith. charity fair, where they will meet people Markle’s belongings are In a TV interview on Monday be in campaign mode as he currently being shipped from Canada including those living with HIV. Markle’s addressed voters and his party Markle described the engagement as a first taste of the day job of a royal will to Kensington Palace and she plans to transition “out of my career, but into the faithful at a Quebec Liberal party travel back to North America to see also include a visit to the Nottingham convention. role”. She said she wanted to focus academy to meet schoolchildren and friends and family in the months before more energy on the causes that she In a closing speech to 1,400 the wedding. youngsters who attend a Friday night party members, he alluded to the had already championed. Markle has youth club. The palace confirmed that she been an ambassador for UN Women weekend’s workshops where party was leaving behind one of her dogs, and a global ambassador for World members discussed measures to Bogart, who is staying with friends in Vision, including driving a clean water www.filipinostar.org From page 5 - Couillard’s Liberals Movember 2017 The North American Filipino Star 5 work-life balance — if you don’t have sound public finances and a prosperous economy, it’s nonsense, Allison Hanes: Valérie Plante's it’s nothing, it’s wind.” During the convention, Couillard’s party adopted a resolution Crafting an executive committee, the diversity deficit was avoidable to ensure that any bills passed by his municipal equivalent of a cabinet, is a government would be assessed to delicate exercise. determine their impact on the English- speaking community. It’s a political balancing act The premier also proposed that must weigh representativeness the Montreal-Quebec City rapid transit against competence, reward loyalty line, without offering specifics of what and provide inclusiveness. It’s a bit like it might look like. assembling a giant jigsaw puzzle, Couillard also traded barbs except the image that emerges is the with rival party leader Francois face an administration wants to put Legault, whose Coalition for Quebec’s forward to the public. It offers a Future (CAQ) party held its own message about its vision, ideals and convention in Sherbrooke, Que. over priorities. Courage is sometimes the weekend. required and compromises must be The premier had harsh words made to get all the pieces to fit. for Legault’s plan to offer money or tax As such, Montreal Mayor credits to women who choose to have Valérie Plante’s newly minted more than one child, describing it as executive committee tells us she is “something out of last century.” deeply committed to equality. The Rather than offering monetary city’s first female mayor made good on compensation, which he said amounts her promise to share power positions Verdun borough mayor Jean-François Parenteau was the only to “telling families what to do,” equally between men and women, a opposition member named to the executive committee by Mayor Couillard said his own party would like first for Montreal since the early days of Valérie Plante. DAVE SIDAWAY / MONTREAL GAZETTE to offer more paid time off to workers the Jean Doré era. And she has struck independent on council. adopted. in order to make it easier for them to an equilibrium between energy and Which raises another issue about But the excessive secrecy care for parents or relatives. experience among the members of her Plante’s inner circle: save for requirement has ended up being one But earlier on Sunday, it was fledgling Projet Montréal brigade. Parenteau, all are members of Projet more reason there are so few the Liberals’ turn to be accused of But what her inner circle has in Montréal. She would hardly be the first minorities and only one party outsider living in the past. energy, enthusiasm, ideas and mayor to stack her executive around the decision-making table — CAQ justice spokesperson expertise, it is lacking in diversity. To committee with loyalists who march to and it’s an entirely avoidable one. Simon Jolin-Barrette and other party her credit, Plante is the first to admit it, the same drum. But Plante promised to Plante put the onus on the councillors members criticized Couillard’s calling the shortage of cultural, govern differently. she tried to recruit to pass what decision to invite former premier Jean religious and racial representation During the campaign, she sounds an awful lot like an obedience Charest to address the Liberal “disappointing” and one of her vowed to give independents and other test. She can now say she tried, yet convention, despite current fledgling team’s weaknesses. parties a bigger voice in an leave the reins of power in trusted and investigations into allegations illegal A look at the new power increasingly partisan and divided city like-minded hands. party financing that occurred during brokers at city hall shows a group that council. In doing so, she won the In this regard, it seems like Charest’s time as leader. is overwhelmingly white and endorsement of Jean Fortier, who was business as usual at city hall. Projet is Charest, who left politics in francophone. A sprinkling of running for mayor as a third option a grassroots party with a detailed 2012, has never been charged, anglophones here and a Montrealer of under the Coalition Montréal banner, platform and an ambitious agenda that although his name occasionally Italian descent there doesn’t cut it in among others. He withdrew from the it is no doubt eager to put into action. resurfaces in connection with the anti- 2017 as representative of the racially contest to back her. However, it may not be the big-tent corruption unit’s investigation. and religiously diverse metropolis that Coalition Montréal, led by party it was recently professing to be. In his speech, Charest is Montreal. veteran city councillor Marvin Rotrand, So, more women will have a reprimanded UPAC for leaking Plante says she was only was pushing the idea of a more chance to put their stamp on Montreal information to the media and failing to playing the hand she was dealt. But collegial council in its doomed bid to during the Plante era, a long overdue respect the principle of the that rings a bit hollow given the seek the balance of power at Montreal step that should not go unheralded. presumption of innocence. circumstances. city hall. Voters instead handed Projet But minorities will have to wait. “It affects me. It affects my While it’s true most of the Montréal a majority and hence a family. It affects people close to me,” candidates of different ethnic mandate to move forward with her [email protected] Charest said in the rare public backgrounds Projet ran didn’t get party’s vision for the city. But in putting appearance. elected and there are only a handful of their faith so strongly behind Plante, At one point he also joked visible minorities on council as a Montrealers didn’t necessarily absolve From page 4 - Couillard’s Liberals about the public attention he gets, whole, all in opposition, Plante doesn’t her of the pledge to play nice with support parents who still in school and saying he checks the newspaper to seem to have tried hard enough to others. bring in child-care that is better find out what he himself is up to. bring any of them on board. Thus the requirement that adapted to parents’ needs. On Sunday, Jolin-Barrette Plante reached out to at least opposition councillors abandon their “We will make a difference to accused Charest of “laughing” at the half-a-dozen opposition councillors to party’s caucus to be part of her the lives of family members,” he anti-corruption unit and thus join her, on the condition that they executive committee seems like an promised. disrespecting the work of police and withdrew from their own party’s unnecessary stumbling block to He also alluded to his the province’s institutions. caucus. Lionel Perez, who is now greater inclusivity. The stated reason is government’s recent fiscal update, He said Charest’s appearance leading the remnants of Équipe Denis to maintain confidentiality, but cabinet which included income tax cuts and a at the convention is also proof that Coderre, said six of his group’s secrecy didn’t preclude members of decision to send parents a $100 nothing has changed in the Liberal councillors were approached but were rival factions from holding decision- cheque to help pay for school party in recent years, despite told they’d have to resign from their making roles in the past. supplies. Couillard’s claims to the contrary. party if they wanted to sit on the Coderre’s executive Speaking to reporters, “It’s back to the future,” he executive committee. Diverging committee included members of Couillard explained that his party’s said. “They have nothing new to offer accounts, but same difference. Coalition Montréal — and even former decision to switch from belt-tightening Quebecers.” By demanding such a steep Projet leader Richard Bergeron, measures to spending less than a year price, Plante seems to have put although those appointees eventually from the election was possible — With files from Caroline Plante in affiliation ahead of representation. joined his party. because his party had restored order Sherbrooke, Que. Only one opposition member Plante may have the luxury of to public finances. took her up on her invitation: Verdun demanding more from those she is “(At first) we concentrated on borough mayor Jean-François calling on to serve in her putting our house in order, which we Advertise in the North Parenteau, who is now in charge of administration. She has a majority on did,” he said. American Filipino Star services to citizens, procurement and council whereas Coderre did not, “Everything I’m talking about the environment. He will sit as an which made reaching across the aisle Call 514-485-7861 — health care, education, road traffic, a necessity for him to get his policies www.filipinostar.org November 2017 6 The North American Filipino Star Fred Magallanes. Nang mahatulan ng gabay na sinusunod ang mga QPR si Fred ng paglabag sa reporter. Ang mga ito ay tinatawag na Tagalog Seksyon Journalism ethics, ganito ang katwiran journalism ethics o principles upang niya, “I did not take Journalism which magawang mabuti ng isang reporter was not taught that time at the ang kaniyang trabaho. Halimbawa, University of Santo Tomas. I did not kailangang tama ang isinusulat niya. know anything about journalism Hindi niya basta maisusulat na ethics.” Kamakailan ay nahatulan uli si magnanakaw ang isang tao ng wala Opinyon/Komentaryo Fred ng QPC ng paglabag sa siyang katibayan. Kailangang sabihin Journalism ethics nang hindi niya niya kung saan at sino ang ni Willie Quiambao mapatunayan ang mga isinusulat pinanggalingan ng balita. Maraming niyang kinuha ni Felix Reyes ang $250 reporter ang madalas gumamit ng na pera ng Tri-city. Halos isang taon “according to my source” kapag niyang isinulat ito. Sabi nga ng QPC, nagsisinungaling lamang siya. Pero relentless harassment ang ginawa niya kung minsan,kailangang gamitin ito “KAILANGANG MAIBALIK ANG personal na interest iyon.” kay Felix. upang proteksyonan ang kapakanan TIWALA NG KOMUNIDAD SA Sa aming pag-uusap, nasabi rin ni Dick Pinayuhan ng QPC si Fred na ng source lalo na kung nanganganib FAMAS, “ AYON KAY DAHIROC na karamihan sa tinawagan ng ilathala sa Filipino Forum ang hatol nito ang kaniyang buhay. Dapat ding Ang FAMAS financial turnover nakaraang administrasyon upang sa kaniya pero sa halip na gawin iyon, malaman ng reporter ang pagkakaiba ng nakaraang administrasyon ay dumalo sa general assembly ay mga ipinagmamalaki niya pang isinulat, ng balita at opinyon. Ang balita ay ginawa noong Oct. 28 lamang, sa halip kaibigan lamang nila. Dapat ay “Filipino Forum rejects demand to isang bagay na nangyari. Kung nakita na Sept. 1 pa. Marami sa mga dumalo tinawagan din ang mga miembro ng retract statement on missing $250 from niyang nasagasaan ang isang tao, ang nagsabi na may ibinigay ngang FAMAS na nakatira sa South Shore at Tri-city Picnic.” Dahil nagsampa ng balita iyon. Kung hindi siya sumang- financial statement pero hindi West Island . Tinatawagan lamang sila demanda si Felix laban kay Fred, ayon sa ginawa o sinabi ng isang tao, masyadong natalakay ang kung eleksyon. nagkaroon ng hearing noong opinyon iyon. Hindi niya na kailangang mahahalagang bagay tulad ng Sang-ayon ako sa mga iba September. Isa sa mga itinanong ng humingi ng paumanhin sa kaniyang membership fees (breakdown ng pang sinabi ni Dick. Maraming abogado ni Felix kay Fred ay kung isinulat. May tinatawag din na Right to students, adults, seniors’ fees ), pagbabago ang kailangang gawin ng bakit hindi niya sinunod ang utos ng Privacy. Kung public figure ang isang donasyon ng mga politiko at grants sa kasalukuyang administrasyon, lalo na QPC. Ayon sa balita, hindi makahanap tao, ang ginawa o sinabi niya ay Pista sa Nayon. Maraming katanungan ang pagpapakita ng transparency ng magandang isasagot si Fred kaya tinatawag na public interest. Pero hindi ang hindi nasagot dahil nauna pa ang pagdating sa pera, upang maibalik ito na naman ang sagot niya, “Ì did not sa lahat ng pagkakataon ay sinusulat sigawan. Dahil nakalipas na halos ang ang tiwala ng komunidad, study journalism and I don`t know the ang mga ganitong bagay. Halimbawa, dalawang buwan bago nailabas ng ------ethics of Journalism.” kung nalaman ng reporter na sugarol o nakaraang adminstrasyon ang Ang sabi ng iba, “Bakit lasenggo ang isang pare at isusulat financial statement,nagpa-alala si Dick HINDI RAW ALAM NI nagsusulat pa si Fred ay hindi niya niya ang balitang ito upang makaganti Dahiroc na huwag na sanang maulit MAGALLANES ANG naman pala alam ang sinasabi niya. lamang sa personal nilang alitan, mali ito. JOURNALISM ETHICS Tumigil na sana siya para hindi siya ito. Malawak ang journalism ethics na “Tumakbo kayo para Mahigit nang sampung taon nai-dedemanda.” kung minsan ay hindi nakasulat sa maglingkod sa komunidad, hindi para ang nakaraan nang i-reklamo ni ` libro. Kailangan common sense o sumikat o kumuha ng mga pangalan James de la Paz sa Quebec Press ANG ETIKA SA PAMAMAHAYAG judgement ang gamitin ng reporter. para gamitin sa negosyo. Mga Council ang mga paninira sa kaniya ni Totoo na may kalayaan sa . pagsusulat. Pero mayroon ding mga

De Lima receives ‘beautiful rosary’ from Pope Francis By: Jhoanna Ballaran - Reporter / the Philippine National Police (PNP) @JhoannaBINQINQUIRER.net / 03:46 chaplain personally handed her the PM November 26, 2017 gift. Leila De Lima Sen. Leila De Lima (File photo by LYN “I cannot thank Pope Francis enough RILLON / Philippine Daily Inquier) for his thoughtfulness. I’m deeply, deeply touched by the Pope’s Detained Senator Leila de Lima said gesture. This gift will constantly on Sunday she had received a remind me that, despite the political “beautiful rosary” from Pope Francis persecution I am experiencing right

three months after writing to the now at the hands of a vengeful Pontiff for prayers for herself and the President. I should keep the faith and thousands of victims of extrajudicial fight tirelessly for the welfare of the killings in the country. Filipino people,” De Lima was quoted as saying during the Sunday Mass at In a statement, De Lima said she had the PNP Custodial Center attended by received the rosary, enclosed with a family members, friends and letter from the Pope, on Nov. 22 when supporters.

www.filipinostar.org Movember 2017 The North American Filipino Star 7 Justin Trudeau apologizes for Canada's proFromgther5a0s tomthe 90st, thae rgeting LGBTQ civil searcknvowlaedgenCatnasda has failed its government monitored and indigenous people. interrogated civil servants in what the The government also prime minister calls ‘state-sponsored, introduced legislation that would allow systemic oppression’ people to apply to have their criminal Tuesday 28 November 2017 convictions for consensual sexual 21.42 GMT Last modified on Tuesday activity between same-sex partners 28 November 2017 22.21 GMT erased from public record. Justin Trudeau has apologized It has also earmarked more for a decades-long campaign by than $100m Canadian (US $78m) to previous governments to rid the compensate members of the military military and public service of LGBTQ and other federal agencies whose people, calling the cold war careers were sidelined or ended due to crackdown a “collective shame.” their sexual orientation, part of a class- From the 1950s to the early action settlement with employees who 1990s, the Canadian government were investigated, sanctioned and monitored and interrogated civil sometimes fired as part of the so- servants who were believed to be gay called “gay purge”. or transgender. Thousands in the Trudeau delivers an apology speech in Ottawa, Ontario on “Those arrested and charged Tuesday. Photograph: Chris Wattie/Reuters public service, military and Royal with a timeline more recent than any of they were gay were fired, discharged, were purposefully and vindictively Canadian Mounted Police were fired or us would like to admit.” or intimidated into resignation. shamed. Their names appeared in intimidated into leaving their jobs. Trudeau said the public “It is with shame and sorrow newspapers in order to humiliate them, Speaking in the House of service, the military and the Royal and deep regret for the things we have and their families. Lives were Commons, the Canadian prime Canadian Mounted Police spied on done that I stand here today and say: destroyed. And tragically, lives were minister said the thinking gay people their own people, inside and outside of We were wrong. We apologize. I am lost,” Trudeau said. would be at increased risk of blackmail the workplaces. He said Canadians sorry. We are sorry,” Trudeau said to a by Canada’s adversaries was nothing were monitored for anything that could standing ovation. The government earlier on Tuesday short of a witch-hunt. be construed as gay behavior, with “For state-sponsored, also proposed legislation that will allow “This is the devastating story community groups, bars, parks and systemic oppression and rejection, we the criminal records of those convicted of people who were branded criminals even people’s homes under watch. He are sorry.” of sexual activity with same-sex by the government – people who lost said when the government felt that The apology was the latest in a partners to be permanently destroyed. their livelihoods, and in some cases, enough evidence had accumulated, series of statements by the two-year- their lives,” Trudeau said. some suspects were taken to secret old Liberal government seeking to Reuters and the Associated Press “These aren’t distant practices locations in the dark of night to be make amends for historical wrongs. contributed to this article of governments long forgotten. This interrogated. Trudeau used a speech to the UN happened systematically, in Canada, He said those who admitted general assembly in September to

by our Chief Executive,” Madrid said in a the drug war last month, Aquino has press briefing yesterday. President always said that he prefers that the PNP Duterte said on Wednesday that he has and other law enforcement agencies join Duterte bringing PNP back no choice but to bring back the PNP to the fight against drugs. his drug war. However, Aquino, a retired BtyoAlexisdRormuerog(The wPhilipapinre Star) suspects died at the hands of Caloocan Madrid said the PNP has started police general himself, advised the | U pdated November 24, 2017 - 12:00 policemen last August. plans to revise the war on drugs, but leadership of the PNP to sit down and MANILA, Philippines — Policemen claimed that Kian refused to elaborate pending the actual “reconsider strategies” in the President Duterte is bringing the police delos Santos, 17, was a drug runner who announcement of the President. He said implementation of their anti-illegal drug back to the government’s war on illegal fought with arresting officers but the PNP will try to implement a less operations amid allegations of abuse and drugs because he is not satisfied with the witnesses said the teenager was bloody drug war, though police extrajudicial killings. accomplishments of the Philippine Drug executed. operatives have to defend themselves in He noted that the allegations of Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Carl Arnaiz, 19, was shot dead case they are attack by drug suspects. extrajudicial killings were the reason why Malacañang said yesterday. after robbing taxi driver Tomas Bagcal, Since President Duterte ordered the President issued the order last Oct. Presidential spokesman Harry who later disowned the affidavits the PNP off the war on drugs last month, 11, which directed the PNP, National Roque said he is giving back to the police attributed to him. Madrid said the PNP has resolved 1,000 Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Armed the lead role in the anti-drug campaign to Duterte has said PDEA may not of the 10,000 cases in six weeks. “We Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Bureau prevent the problem from deteriorating. be able to address the drug problem really mean business in the investigation of Customs, Philippine Postal Corp. and “Because the President returned because it lacks personnel. so we can give justice to whom it is due,” other agencies to refrain from it (to the police), he must not be satisfied. The PNP was the lead agency in she added. spearheading drug operations to avoid He wants more,” Roque said in a press the drug war since President Duterte conflict. briefing. assumed office in July 2016. PDEA welcomes order International human rights “I think a decision will soon be Last February, however, the PDEA Director General Aaron advocates yesterday warned the people made. But like you said, he did make the President removed the power from the Aquino welcomed the return of the PNP of more extrajudicial killings in the statement that, ‘I may have to return it to police to go after drug suspects after to anti-drug operations. country once President Duterte orders the police to avoid the problem from some policemen were linked to a series “There is a possibility that drugs the police to resume the lead the worsening,’” he added. of “tokhang for ransom” and the murder will worsen without the other law government’s deadly war against illegal Roque said Duterte has given of Korean Jee Ick-Joo right inside Camp enforcement agencies,” he said. drugs. PDEA enough time to address the drug Crame in October 2016. Aquino said he does not view Phelim Kine, deputy director of menace. After a month, the President Duterte’s pronouncements to bring back Human Rights Watch Asia Division, said A total of 117,268 drug again tapped the PNP, claiming the drug the PNP as dissatisfaction with PDEA’s the resumption of police anti-drug personalities were arrested and 78,619 problems continued. performance, but rather a president’s operations was not unexpected. anti-drug operations were conducted Duterte again ordered the PNP action as he knows the limitations of the Duterte didn’t specify when he from July to November, according to to keep off the drug war after the killings agency. might order the police to resume anti- PDEA data. of the teenaged drug suspects that were “I can prove to the President that drugs operations that Human Rights Some 2,525.77 kilos of shabu or seen as a factor that caused a significant the PDEA did not fail based on our Watch research has linked to numerous methamphetamine worth P18.9 billion drop in his trust rating. accomplishments and what we have extrajudicial executions by police and were seized in the same period. PNP deputy spokesman Supt. done in the past month. We never failed their agents. - The agency has also declared Vimelee Madrid said the police is already but it is good to hear that the PNP is Cecille Suerte Felipe, Rhodina 4,295 barangays drug-cleared since July. updating its watchlist on high-value getting back because the PDEA is Villanueva, Romina Cabrera Duterte barred the Philippine targets in the illegal drug trade. “On the undermanned,” the PDEA chief said. National Police (PNP) from interfering drug war, the PNP is always ready, Since Duterte issued the order with the drug war after two teenage always ready to embrace any task given designating PDEA as the sole agency in www.filipinostar.org November 2017 8 The North American Filipino Star Ask the Three startups that Video Guy wowed Jack Ma and won

Technological Tidbits SAtartlupibcomapetbitionawh'isttled bdowan 6c00 kasisonciag tions. entrants to three winners (who'll share En-Trak Hong Kong Ltd. by US$3M) and three finalists This four-year-old startup targets commercial buildings with a Bloomberg NewsBLOOMBERG NEWS connected device platform to help Al Abdon Published on: November 23, 2017 | manage power use. En-Trak says it can Last Updated: November 23, 2017 1:1 pull in data from existing meters to manage consumption and lower costs After hearing 600 pitches while also lowering carbon emissions, Shotgun or Lav? spanning from fintech and robotics to with customers already including Hong Shotgun or Lav? then come from underneath the talent healthy aging, three startups will share Kong Stock Exchange and Fuji Xerox. For those trying to decide to with the boom. US$3 million in backing from an buy either a Lapel microphone or Corporate Interview entrepreneur’s fund set up by Why holding on to equity can be more Shotgun Mic, here are my advice. In a recent shoot involving billionaire Jack Ma. strategic than raising startup On a typical video shoot, my corporate interviews, the client asked suggestion is to use both a boom- for the boom only and no lav. He was mounted shotgun mic and a lav mic, concerned that the interviewee would but if you are just beginning to build touch or brush the lav with his hands, your audio arsenal, then purchase the or that if the interviewee moved, you shotgun mic first. It can be either would hear the static sound of fabric. handheld or mounted to a boom pole. These are valid concerns, so I Run-and-Gun positioned the boom on a C-stand In run-and-gun celebrity and sat at a conference table where I panned the levels so that channels one and two both received the audio feed. Smartphones are becoming

From left, Lindy Lau, co-founder of En-Trak Hong Kong Ltd.; Gordon Tam, founder of Farm66 Investment Ltd.; Carrie Lam, Hong Kong's chief executive; Jack Ma, chairman of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.; Wang interviews such as a visiting actor Defeng, chief technology officer and founder of CuttingEdge Medtech from the Philippines, you won’t have Ltd.; and Vincent Chow, chief executive officer and founder of En-Trak time to pin a lav mic on the talent. It Hong Kong Ltd. at the Jumpstarter pitch event in Hong Kong this will be up to the producer whether week.Vivek Prakash / Bloomberg they want you to use a stick mic or a Jumpstarter, a competition for investment boom pole. Unless the talent knows increasingly more capabile, so take new ideas and products similar to how to use a stick mic, talking into it advantage of the device in your TechCrunch Disrupt, has the backing Top three ways for startups to present pocket and learn how to capture great of Ma’s Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., a perfect pitch deck footage with this exclusive training vid which unveiled its HK$1 billion The other finalists: Broadcast Interview (US$128 million) fund in 2015 to With broadcasting interviews, support startups. BeeInventor there is no doubt that a lapel mic is a A shortlist of six candidates Trying to bring a technology must. In MMTV interviews, we mic made the final pitches on Tuesday, solution to an old-fashioned industry, getting eight minutes to talk about their BeeInventor has built a cloud-based products and then four minutes of platform for communication among questioning by the judging panel. construction workers. Its Dasloop Among the criteria used to decide product fits over the helmets worn on winners were innovation, community building sites and monitors body impact and market potential. temperatures, warns of potential collisions and provides video feeds. It and not waving it around and Here are their ideas. can also connect to gas detectors or a generating inconsistent sound—a flashlight. nightmare for the editor — the The winners: Viewider shotgun on a boom pole will be a This startup aims to help better bet. You, the human C-stand, Cuttingedge Medtech Ltd. merchants on e-commerce sites pick will position it out of the camera frame both the talent and the host. In other Robot doctors may not be the best site to sell on. Viewider builds broadcasting stations, they use two science fiction anymore. A team of search and market research tools that lapels in case one malfunctions. robotic and medical imaging help online merchants suss out global In Conclusion graduates is building specialized e-commerce services such as eBay or You will be able to get away with surgical robots for orthopedics, neural Amazon, register products for sale and using only your shotgun mic on many surgery and oral implants. The vision is price their wares accordingly. shoots. Purchase the best one you personalized care with minimal Human Washer Ltd. can find, because it can serve you invasive surgery. Like a car wash for people. throughout your entire career. And Farm66 Investment Ltd. This startup offers the Sit & Shower, a when you can, get yourself a good The company is joining the device that enables the elderly and lavalier mic system simply because increasingly hot field of hydroponics mobility impaired to bathe with it’s the professional thing to do. and vertical farming as companies try automated soaping, temperature and try not to cast any shadows on to alleviate a global food crisis with control, 13 surrounding water jets and the face of the talent. If there is sustainable agriculture. Combining air drying. The company says Sit & unavoidable lighting that would cast a Al Abdon indoor farming with fish ponds, this Shower also cleans itself. boom shadow on the talent’s face, MMTV Global Program Manager startup has already won a couple of awards from local industry www.filipinostar.org November 2017 The North American Filipino Star 9 Ingredients: 2. Put the ground pork in a 4 small lobster tails (6-12 oz each) container Water 3. Add the Bread Crumbs then 3 tbsp Private Reserve Extra Virgin Olive break the Raw Eggs and add it in. Oil 4. Mix well 1 large yellow onion, chopped 5. Put-in the carrots, bell pepper 2 cups Spanish rice or short grain rice, (red and green), onion, pickle relish, and soaked in water for 15 minutes and then cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly drained 6. Add the raisins, tomato sauce, 4 garlic cloves, chopped salt, and pepper., Mix well. 2 large pinches of Spanish saffron 7. Place the meat mixture in an threads soaked in 1/2 cup water aluminum foil and flatten it. 1 tsp Sweet Spanish paprika 8. Put in the sliced Vienna sausage 1 tsp cayenne pepper and sliced boiled eggs alternately in the Recipes compiled for you 1/2 tsp aloppo pepper flakes middle of the flat meat mixture. from different sources Salt 9. Roll the foil to form a cylinder — by Zeny Kharroubi 2 large Roma tomatoes, finely chopped locking the sausage and egg in the 6 oz French green beans middle if the meat mixture. Once done, 1 lb prawns or large shrimp or your lock the edges of the foil. Delicious dishes for the holidays choice, peeled and deveined 10. Place in a steamer and let cook 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for 1 hour. Directions: 11. Place inside the refrigerator until In a large pot, bring 3 cups of water to a temperature turns cold rolling boil. Add the lobster tails and let 12. Slice and Serve. boil very briefly (1-2 minutes) until pink. Turn the heat off. Remove the lobster tails with a pair of tongs. Do not discard the lobster cooking water. When the lobster is cool enough to handle, remove the shell and cut into large chunks. In a large deep pan or skillet, heat 3 tbsp olive oil. Turn the heat to medium-high and add the chopped onions. Saute the onions for 2 minutes then add the rice, and cook for 3 more minutes, stirring regularly. Now add the chopped garlic and the lobster cooking water. Stir in the Leche Flan (Cream Pudding) saffron and it’s soaking liquid, paprika, Ingredients: cayenne pepper, aleppo pepper, and salt. 2 cups sugar Stir in the chopped tomatoes and green 12 egg yolks beans. Bring to a boil and let the liquid 2 cups evaporated milk Seafood Paella slightly reduce, then cover (with lid or 2 cups sweetened condensed milk tightly with foil) and cook on low heat for BUSINESS HOURS 20 minutes. a pinch of salt Uncover and spread the shrimp over the Directions: Mon. Tue. Wed. 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. rice, pushing it into the rice slightly. Add In a heavy thick-bottomed pan, melt the Thu. Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. a little water if needed. Cover and cook sugar over medium heat until it liquefies Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for another 10-15 minutes until the and turns an amber color. There is no Sunday Closed shrimp turns pink. Finally, add the need to stir the sugar but swirling the pan cooked lobster chunks. When the lobster occasionally helps make a smoother and Beef is warmed through, turn heat off. Garnish crystal-free syrup. Blade steak Once the syrup acquires the color of SPECIAL Picnic Ham w/bone with parsley. Pork loin Serve the paella hot with your favorite amber, quickly remove it from the heat Approximately 99 white wine. and pour into the ramekin (or ramekins) 15 lbs . lb 69 to cover the bottom. Caramelized sugar 6 . lb hardens as it cools and you need to work 99 Boneless Pork 2 fast to transfer the syrup to the ramekins . lb shoulder $4.29 lb before it hardens in the pan. Start heating water in a steaming pot. 2 Home smoked meat Fresh Pork Leg In a mixing bowl, lightly stir the eggs Half or Whole pork yolks. Pour in the evaporated milk and Cut & Wrapped 49 Special sweetened condensed milk. Add the salt . lb and lemon zest. Stir until the mixture is 2 99 evenly blended. Stir, do not beat nor mix 12 . lb too hard, to avoid forming air bubbles in 15 lb Ground Beef the mixture. 2 49 Regular smoked Pour the egg yolk-milk mixture into the . lb bacon ramekin (or ramekins). Steam over simmering water for 20 to 40 minutes Fresh Pork Belly 5 Embutido (Filipino meat loaf) 49 depending on the size of the cooking Over 20 lbs 4.99 lb . Ingredients: 25 lb 2 to 3 lbs. ground pork vessel. The leche flan should be set and . lb 7 •13 pieces Vienna sausage or 5 pcs firm to the touch. Beef Round Steak Remove the ramekin (or ramekins) from 4 Ground Pork hotdogs, cut in half lengthwise FRONT 1/4 Beef $7.99 lb •4 hard boiled eggs, sliced the heat. Cool the leche flan then chill. Special Use a butter knife to loosen the sides of $5.15 lb •½ cup sweet pickle relish 2.89/lb •½ cup tomato sauce the flan then invert onto a serving plate or •2 raw eggs individual dessert plates. Note that some •2 cups cheddar cheese, grated of the syrup will flow down the sides of Think of getting ready •1 cup red bell pepper, minced the flan and form a pool on the plate. •1 cup green bell pepper, minced That is how it should be. for Christmas! •1½ cup raisins Leche flan is perfect by itself but it can be •1 cup carrots, minced served in many other ways. It is a Think Boucherie Viau. •1 cup onion, minced popular topping for iced desserts like •salt and pepper maiz con hielo and halo-halo. Instructions “Why do we close our eyes when we pray? 83 Covey Hill, Hemmingford QC J0L 1H0 1. 2 Cups Bread Crumbs (made by When we cry? When we dream? Or when placing 4 slices of tasty bread in a food we kiss? Because we know that the most Tel.: (450) 247-2130 or (450) 247-3561 processor. If not using any food beautiful things in life are not seen, but processor, just tear the bread.) felt by the heart.” www.filipinostar.org ― Unknown November 2017 10 The North American Filipino Star North American Filipino Star Photo Gallery

Photo from left: Fely Rosales Carino, columnist of the North American The new CDN-NDG Borough Council - standing from left to right: Filipino Star, Mayor Alex Boutausci, Mrs. Kim Singerman, DDO first Christian Arseneault, Loyola, Conseiller de la Ville - Projet Montréal; lady, Minda Mazzone, Nick Mazzone, avid supporters of the Mayor. Marvin Rotrand, Snowdon, Conseiller de la Ville. Coalition Montréal; Peter McQueen, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Conseiller de la Ville, Projet Montréal; Lionel Perez, Darlington, Conseiller de la Ville, Equipe Denis Coderre; and Magda Popeanu, Côte-des-Neiges, Conseillère de la Ville Vice-présidente du comité exécutif, Projet Montréal. Seated: Madame Sue Montgomery, Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de- Grâce, Mairesse d'arrondissement, Conseillère de la Ville, Projet Montréal. 29th Anniversary Year Special Offer for Winter 2018 Session Only January to April 2018 - New Students Call 514-485-7861 for details

V.I.P. ladies who served as ushers during the Manila Trail event pose with the guest speaker, center, Dr. Sharon Delmendo who gave a very informative account of how the Philippines saved 1 300 Jews with the open door policy of the then Commonwealth president, Manuel L. Quezon. The event was held at the Congregation Beth-el, 1000 Lucerne Road on November 7, 2017 at 7 p.m.

Dr. Sharon Delmendo, left, poses with MMTV Global reporter, Fely Rosales Carino, who interviewed her after the speech during the Manila Trail event, November 7, 2017.

www.filipinostar.org Movember 2017 The North American Filipino Star 11 Gilmore College International cordially invites all alumni, students, teachers, MMTV crew, North American Filipino Star contributors, Coop members, business associates, their family and friends to a

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www.filipinostar.org 12 November 2017 The North American Filipino Star Canada. The seasoned professional that Dr. Delmendo is an American of singers blended their sweet voices Philippine ancestry. She did an and lulled the audience into a extensive research on the role nostalgic remembrance of our native undertaken by the Philippines saving songs and dances. With every song Jewish lives during the Holocaust. they rendered, some recalled where She is, at present, completing two they were, what they were doing, who more books, also depicting how the they were with, how young they were Jewish refugees found the Philippines … etc. As the songs Kundi Lang a haven. Social Ikaw , Ako ay Pilipino, Ngayon at RIP Leonardo Alberto! We, Kailanman were sung, an elderly your loved ones and friends, bereft of Tidbits Filipina said, “I closed my eyes and your physical presence, are in Fely Rosales Cariño felt like I was back home in the mourning. We are all puzzled why Philippines.” Edith Fedalizo in an you’ve gone ahead, ahead of others Congratulations to Dollard des Abdon, their teacher, awarded the attractive yellow Philippine terna (so who do not exercise like you do, who Ormeaux’s brand new mayor, Mr. Alex Certificate of Completion. Graduates with Amy Manong-og) set the ….. do not take care of their diet like you Bouttausci. He is the declared winner are: Lucia Latugat, Almer Villamin, The sopranos of the Panday Tinig are: do. You walk at the Fairview Mall of the November 5, 2017 municipal Pinky Maghari, Remi Monteagudo, Marina Ocumen, Marivic Aplaon, every morning for exercise. You do election. His youthful drive, energy, Rebecca Aguiklar, Grace Doremi Magnolia Camat, Ramayette Taguba, zumba at the Chalet with other SWIS enthusiasm, accomplishments as a Minas, and Fely Bisares. Each Danao, Carmina Franco, Anita Lo, members every Wednesday. You DDO councilor for 12 years, and the displayed their Entry for the Theresa, Pasiolan Mynia, Penaranda personify an athlete with strength. policies he stands for had everybody Photography Contest and the winners Jacqueline, Uy, Mary Ann Vicenzo, You are neither old nor sick. You predicting him to win, and he did ! The were Pinky Maghari (3rd place), Grace Aptos Minerva, Barriga Gelyn Gao-ag, oozed youthful exuberance to the new mayor is a genuine DDO resident, Doremi Minas (2nd place), and Lucia Erlyn Glascon, Jamie, Michael Marina, brim. Why? Why? Why? To us, we born and raised in DDO. For sure, Latugat (1st Place). Congratulations Ocumen, Gian Padua, and Carmela can only say, “when God calls, we there will be new initiatives and DDO on your captivating pictures ! Raquepo. The tenors are: Ruel go.” Nards, we’ll miss you and may will be a better place to live in. Arevalo, Jake Calizar, and Edison you rest in peace. Supporters who spearheaded his The Silangan Shrine Club Taguba. The basses are: Peter Apelo, Last but not least, successful campaign was led by his under the leadership of its president Eldy, Garcia Jun, Lorico Gildo Manon- father-in-law Larry Singerman. Also, it Flor Rillo held a Fall Dance 2017 at the Og, Dick Ribaya, and Dante Tabamo. is said that behind a successful man is Karnak Shrine Temple located at a woman. In this case, the woman is Sources Boulevard, DDO last October Through the initiative of Nina Kim Singerman Bouttausci, Alex’s 21, 2017. In attendance were Shriners’ and Lou Schiff and the Manila Trail young and beautiful wife. To sum up officers from Toronto, Ontario led by Committee, The Jewish National Fund Mayor Alex’s win, one 92-year old voter Grand Masters Marc C. Davis. This (JNF) presented and sponsored a said, “ I will vote for Alex. Man, he fundraising event’s proceeds went to symposium entitled (Manila Trail.” It looks gooood! I like young men. I tell the Silangan Shiners Charity. Among was held last November 7, 2017 at you, he is hoot (hot)!” those who attended were Seniors of the Congregation Beth-el, Lucerne St, Thanks to the following West Island and Suburbs (SWIS) line Town of Mont-Royal. In short, Manila members of Mayor Alex Bouttausci’s dancers led by Connie Fabro and Nita Trail is a historic account and a campaign: Kim Singerman, Larry Advincula. Other dancers were Nora precious treasure trove of recollection Singerman, Hugh Lachance, Bruce Arcalas, Nards (RIP), Elvi Maximo, of how the Philippines rescued 1,300 Calder, Maya Menahaus, Pulkit Gary & Luz Smith, Dr. Jean & Paz Jews during the Second World War. Councilor Marvin Rotrand who Kantarvala, Luis Diaz, Minda Mazzone Viloria, Benny &Lita Bote, Roger &Neri Rabbi Steven Schwarzman stated that won his 10th term this past and Fely Rosales Carino. Ajero, Cesar & Emy Bayan, Andy & “even before the outbreak of the war, election on November 5, 2017 Lolit Odulio, Nilo & Edith Valenzuela, countries around the world slammed A “ Spooky Night Dance Party Eddie Isada, Pete & Perla Ison, Al & their doors shut so Jewish refugees congratulations are in order to Mr. “ sponsored by the Quebec Cora Abdon, and yours truly. had nowhere to go! But the Marvin Rotrand who won re-election Association of Canadian Filipino Philippines welcomed 1,300 Jews as as councilor for Snowdon district. Teachers (QACFT) was really spooky ! The Panday Tinig Chorale part of a plan to bring even more.” As He won the confidence of voters due Almost all the guests came in ghostly Ensemble staged a free concert on important as the story is the featured to his excellent work ethic. attire complete with gory masks. It November 7, 2017 at the Oscar speaker of the evening. She is Dr. He can boast of followers from was held October 29, 2017 at the Peterson Hall on Sherbrooke West. Sharon Delmendo (PhD), author, different ethnic groups. Fabrique de la Paroise on Notre Dame They were chosen by the City of historian, and professor of St. John God Bless ! des Neiges. This event honored the Montreal to partner with them to Fisher College, Rochester, New York, Class 4 Shutterbugs graduates. Mr. Al celebrate the 375th founding of USA. The Manila Trail program stated

possible investment decisions done by American companies because the fear of… a falling apart of the relationship," Experts: ASEAN Summit helped Manhit said. ASEAN 2017 National revMeitrvo Meanil a U(CNN .S.-PH relations Organizing Council Director-General Philippines, November 16) — for Operations Ambassador Marciano Experts claimed the 31st Association Paynor Jr. said there was rapport of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) between the two leaders during their Summit and Related Summits helped bilateral talks on Monday, due to revive the relationship between the shared interests. United States and the Philippines. "I feel that what had been Political analyst Dindo Manhit discussed were common issues of told CNN Philippines' On The Record interest, mainly terrorism, things that that the recent bilateral talks between are flashpoints, actually. North Korea, President Rodrigo Duterte and U.S. and issue of that nature, mostly on President Donald Trump security. There were quite a number of strengthened U.S.-Philippine ties. discussions of course on the "The Summit created an economic side of things," Paynor Jr opportunity to do a reboot of this said. U.S.-Philippine relationship. Trump was in the Philippines Remember October of the last year… to attend the ASEAN-East Asia Summit right after the China trip of the on November 14 and hold bilateral President. Some statements came talks with the Philippines, but had to out that could've affected not only the Donald Trump met Rodrigo Duterte in Manila and said he 'really enjoyed See Page 13 Asean Summit nation-to-nation relationship but also being her www.filipinostar.org Movember 2017 The North American Filipino Star 13 noting that any information collected incidentally — not relevant to the Spies more free to use cellphone surveillance investigation — must be "quickly destroyed and not subject to any tCSeISc techhn iqwue dietemhedo 'nuarrtow lywarorutacomne tof, t heu cansed, buet hras scincoe urtbe lirevues lthiant, gg iven the type of analysis whatsoever," within a period targeted, highly accurate and resumed, the agency said. information CSIS is collecting and of days or weeks. minimally intrusive' By Matthew Braga, CBC News Posted: Nov 28, 2017 7:45 PM ET From Page 12 Asean Summit Last Updated: Nov 28, 2017 7:45 PM ET leave Tuesday afternoon because of A federal court judge has delays to the schedule. ruled that Canada's domestic spy Before Trump left, he agency can continue to use acknowledged the sour relationship contentious cellphone surveillance between the U.S. and the Philippines devices without a warrant, in some in the past year, but is now happy cases. with the turnaround. For several years, the "We were having a lot of Canadian Security Intelligence Service problems with the Philippines. The (CSIS) has used a device it calls a relationship with the past Cell Site Simulator (CSS) to collect administration was horrible - which is information about cellphones and a nice word, I would say 'horrible' is other cellular-capable devices — such putting it mildly," Trump said. "It's as some laptops or tablets — during For several years, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service has used really important that we get along its national security investigations. controversial devices to collect information about cellphones and with the Philippines, and we really do. The devices are perhaps other cellular-capable devices during its national security We have a very good relationship. I better known as IMSI Catchers or investigations. (Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) would actually say probably better Stingrays, and pretend to be than ever before." legitimate cellphone towers in order to "For operational security how the devices operate, a warrant In 2016, Duterte cussed at collect information. Privacy advocates reasons, CSIS is not in a position to should be required. Obama, telling him to "go to hell" after have long criticized the technology for further discuss how we use this the former president criticized the how it indiscriminately gathers data, technology," wrote CSIS "The impact on non-direct targets can Philippines' bloody war on drugs. not merely on the subject of an spokesperson Tahera Mufti in an actually be, I think, much more But Philippine Ambassador to investigation, but on all of the cellular email, declining to answer how many serious than is presented here," said the U.S. Babe Romualdez said devices in its operating radius. times the technique has been used. Israel, who co-authored a report on Wednesday that Trump and Duterte CSIS confirmed its use of the the use of IMSI catchers in Canada. have good chemistry. How an IMSI catcher works. technology for the first time in May He called the devices "inherently On his first day in Manila, Depending on the device and this year, after the RCMP publicly intrusive." Trump commended the ASEAN gala surveillance approach used, an IMSI admitted that it had long used the dinner, and Duterte sang Pinoy catcher can cast a wide net designed technology, too. 'Minimally intrusive,' court rules classic "Ikaw" on stage upon Trump's to harvest data transmissions from For the case in question, request. any cellular device within range, Before he left the Philippines, rather than target only the person of he said the U.S. relationship with the interest to law enforcement. It country was important, especially due functions by fooling cellphones into to the Philippines' strategic military believing it is a legitimate cellphone location. tower. (CBC News) "It is a strategic location, the According to CSIS, the most strategic location. If you look at technology is used for two reasons: to it, it's called the most prized piece of link a cellular device with the subject real estate from the military of an investigation whose identity is standpoint," he said. often — but not always — already Manhit hopes that with the known; and to pinpoint a subject's warmer ties with the U.S., the two location. It is not used to capture leaders can build on the initial communications. meetings and discussions. But after mounting questions "Maybe on critical issues, we from federal court judges, who only can really work together," he said. learned the devices were being used by CSIS last year, a recent top-secret Protesters burn mock warrant application was used to weigh U.S. flag on Trump's last in on the lawfulness of the technique's use. CSIS said previously it day in PH sometimes applies for warrants to use Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 14) — There was no let up in such devices and sometimes, for Federal Court Chief Justice Paul Crampton issued a ruling on Tuesday protest actions against U.S. President reasons that remain unclear, it has examining whether CSIS' use of controversial cellphone surveillance Donald Trump's presence even as he technology was unlawful. (Andrew Balfour/Federal Court of Canada) not. departed Tuesday. Barely 24 hours after the police When does CSIS need a warrant? Federal Court Chief Justice Paul CSIS was investigating the activities of force used water cannons to disperse In his decision, made public Crampton a suspect in connection with what the them, members of militant groups on Tuesday, Chief Justice Paul S. Federal Court Chief Justice court described as "Islamist terrorism." regrouped on the streets. Crampton concluded that: Paul Crampton issued a ruling on At issue was whether CSIS' Failing to break the police line, CSIS does not need a warrant Tuesday examining whether CSIS' use use of an IMSI catcher could be and their ranks forcibly dispersed on to use the technology to link a cellular of controversial cellphone surveillance considered an unreasonable search, Monday, the activists settled for Mendiola device with the subject of an technology was unlawful. (Andrew which is a violation of the Charter of Street near Malacañang Palace in Manila investigation — in other words, by Balfour/Federal Court of Canada) Rights and Freedoms. to protest Trump's attendance at the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations collecting the unique subscriber Under Section 12 of the CSIS Crampton ruled that while the (ASEAN) Summit. number (IMSI) and device number Act, the agency is allowed to collect, technology technically performs a About 2,000 protesters from (IMEI). analyze and retain information without search — collecting sensitive Bayan, Bayan Muna, Gabriela, and CSIS does need a warrant if it a warrant, as long as it is "strictly biographical information that could be Alliance of Concerned Teachers marched wants to use the technology to necessary" to defend against used to infer the subject's habits — its the two kilometers from Liwasang determine the location of a device. suspected threats to Canada. use was "narrowly targeted, highly Bonifacio in Ermita to Mendiola Street Use of the cellular surveillance However, Tamir Israel, a staff accurate and minimally intrusive." near Malacanang Palace. technology was suspended in lawyer at the Canadian Internet Policy He deemed the search See Page 19 Protests vs. Trump January while CSIS awaited the and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC) reasonable, and therefore lawful, November 2017 14 The North American Filipino Star

Regine Velasquez still has gas left in the tank

‘r3.0’ ALBUM cover Regine Velasquez We like the catchy and ukelele- jerker titled “First Man In My Life” on How do you celebrate a 30- paid homage to by another in the strewn “Prove To You” written by her late father, Mang Gerry, written year career in music chock-full of same league. newcomer Ruth Anna Mendoza, and by her husband, Ogie Alcasid. highlights? If you’re Regine “Reflections” sees RVA Jungee Marcelo’s acoustic pop “R3.0” is produced by Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, it’s simple: Put update her own biggies. This is the number “Walang Hanggang Ikaw.” herself.
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Pia Wurtzbach: No such thing as beauty pageant jinx Christian Bautista Christian Bautista is super in In fact, prior the proposal, the couple love with the girl of his dreams who, explored Greece. by next year, will have his last name For Christian, one of the He may be a celebrity but favorite places they visited is Bali, Christian Bautista prefers to celebrate Indonesia particularly their trip to its special occassions in his life privately, cultural heart, Ubud. including his upcoming wedding. “It was just so wonderful just The 36-year-old singer-actor spending time there, ’yung scenery, made known his engagement to non- ’yung food, ’yung people. It was showbiz girlfriend Kat Ramnani last pretty amazing,” he said. month. In their photo, Kat shows off Christian shared that despite her engagement ring. The caption having a multi-cultural background – read, “She said yes.” Filipina, Indian, American and Irish – In an interview with Bulletin they’ve not had major differences. Entertainment, Christian revealed that The two met through a common prior popping the question, he has friends three years ago. had the ring with him the whole time Asked to analyze why they of his concert tour. are a perfect pair, Christian said, “I In Venice, Italy, instead of can’t really put it into words and we Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach poses for the media following a getting down on his knees in some can’t compare it to everyone else’s picturesque place, Christian opted for pero I guess its some internal thing news conference in 2016 a private place unless it all looked between two partners na talagang There are rumors in social year, as the reigning country, the “staged.” you want to work together for better media that Miss Philippines Rachel nation’s bet will be “unplaced” in the He proposed to Kat in their life and you see that you compliment Peters only reached top 10 at the pageant. room, just the two of them in plain each other and you’re compatible.” 2017 Miss Universe pageant For Wurtzbach, superstitions clothes. Christian recalled that he because Miss Universe 2015 Pia like these have no solid basis. simply handed her a small paper bag Wedding plans Wurtzbach from the Philippines was “I don’t think so. I don’t think with the ring inside. Funny, Kim As of writing, Christian said a judge. that they would allow you to join if thought it was just candy. there are no updates on the wedding This also reportedly you’re already destined to not get “I wanted it very intimate and we were as “we’re still planning pa.” happened to Philippines’ Mary Jean the crown. I don’t think pageants actually at the hotel, walang “I mean wala pa kaming wedding “MJ” Lastimosa during the Miss would do that. That’s not really fair. magarbong background or what,” he plans or anything pero I guess it will Universe pageant in 2015. MJ was And I don’t think there’s a curse divulged. “It was just us, but at least be revealed after a few months pa,” Miss Universe Philippines 2014. Like either or there’s a jinx,” Pia told we got to celebrate our engagement he added. Peters, Lastimosa also allegedly did Philstar.com in a recent interview in Europe.” not advance from the top 10 as during her launch as endorser of When Kat said “yes,” Christian was Not even a date? so happy he fell speechless. “Baka next year pa. Wala Filipino boxing champ Manny mineral water brand Aquafina. Why did he think it was time pang specific pero baka more than Pacquiao was in the judges’ panel. For Pia, nobody and nothing to settle down? 12 months pa siguro,” he answered. Before Miss Universe, should be blamed whenever Miss “There are many factors – On his plans after the wedding, netizens have observed another Philippines loses. age, time, meeting the right one, Christian intends to continue his pattern: Mariel de Leon, Philippines’ “I think it just so happened wanting what kind of future you singing career while looking for representative for Miss International that you know, we haven’t seen a want,” he explained. business opportunities. 2017, was unplaced because the back-to-back yet at Miss Universe. “And siyempre spend the life reigning country then was But I don’t think that it has anything Good foundation together and start family and find a Philippines, as represented by Miss to do with the competition or the The two dated for two years house.” International 2016 Kylie Verzosa. judges or the girl, our before becoming an item. Do they plan to have a baby According to pageant representative,” Pia further Two of their favorite bonding immediately after the wedding? observers, once the Philippines wins explained.
activities are traveling and food trip. “We’ll see,” he said. in Miss International, the following www.filipinostar.org 16 November 2017 The North American Filipino Star

said. But if she wants to have a Danita reiterated that for this fresh start, will she choose to change new beginning, she promised herself her screen name? Outside the box that whatever opportunities will “Baka ma weirduhan ’yung The 28-year-old Danita Paner is come her way, she will accept mga tao,” she said, laughing. “I gratefully. guess confident naman na ako sa now open to do more daring roles “Like if ever na bigyan ako name ko na na-establish ko na rin. ng sexy role or kontrabida. Siyempre kadugtong na rin ’yun ng Kailangan 100 percent game ’yung name ng ate ko, ng mommy ko, my heart ko, so this time I’m 100 percent daddy so tuloy ko na lang, sure,” she related. panindigan ko na lang.”

Anne Curtis plans to become a classical singer

Danita Paner

Danita Paner is finally out of her kayanin ’tong role na ’to kasi medyo shell. mabigat,” she explained. After going on hiatus for “May ganu’n akong naisip almost a year, the singer-actress kasi hindi ka naman palaging may Anne Curtis promised to level up her career by trabaho eh. May mga bakanteng doing things she’s never done months na walang proyekto. Eh Among the Disney means eight years of everyday before. hindi ako mapakali so sabi ko baka Princesses, Ariel, the Little Mermaid, singing for her. During commercials, “Kailangan ko ng challenge hindi na ’to for me so nag-try akong is actress Anne Curtis’ favorite. she would sing in front of the this time so I guess mas mature mag-business for a while pero sabi “Kasi magkaboses kami eh!” “madlang people,” so maybe, those roles,” she told Bulletin ko parang hindi talaga, hinahanap Anne said during her recent launch eight years have harnessed her Entertainment. “Hindi na tayo hanap ng dugo ko ’yung taping.” as new ambassador of food vocal power. pwedeng mag pa-tweetums.” This time, Danita said she supplement label Shiseido Collagen. “I soft released an album on Is she willing to do sexy thinks more clearly and she’s That is why, she said, it was a Spotify and iTunes. ’Yun talaga roles? Recall that Danita was a cover confident to conquer showbiz once dream come true when she became inayos ko s’ya. You’ll see na it’s not girl for a local men’s magazine back more. Dyesebel because it was like the the best pero I feel na anlaki na ng in 2013. New beginning Pinoy version of Ariel. improvement!” “Siyempre,” she said. “Pero Danita has signed a five-year “Wouldn’t you think I’m a girl, Anne further revealed that hindi naman sobra, somewhere in management contract with Viva a girl who has everything!” Anne Valera told her that her voice might between. Kung anong kailangan ng Artists Agency which includes sang. Those lines from the not be for pop, “So why don’t you character, gagawin natin. Pero since “everything” – films, teleseryes, soundtrack of “The Little Mermaid” study opera?” TV naman, hindi naman siguro shows, albums, concerts, etc. really describes the actress who So, besides fine-tuning her ganoon kalala.” She shared that during her probably has it all – looks, fame, voice to become a probable opera Danita was last seen on appearances on past teleseryes, she money and a handsome husband- singer, Anne approached production ABS-CBN’s “Magpahanggang was the only one handling her to-be, Erwan Heussaff. company Viva, which also manages Wakas” as Leila Asuncion who was career. And now, she believes she There are rumors that say her, and proposed to do opera- the third wheel to Arci Muñoz and needs a management team that will Anne’s voice is really beautiful and themed events where she can Jericho Rosales’ characters. guide her. she just makes it look bad to look probably perform – even at the She was supposed to do two Note that Danita’s funny and have a niche as a singer. Cultural Center of the Philippines – in teleseryes more after that until “Promotor” album containing 10 Philstar.com asked her what she has the future. “doubts” crept in. Danita revealed tracks, which includes the songs to say about this. The actress, who has a there came a point when she “Lunod” “Kung Wala Na Nga” a “Actually, maraming penchant for singing Italian classical questioned if showbiz is meant for cover of Prettier Than Pink’s song nagsasabi na gumaling na ‘ko,” she songs and who had sold-out her. “Cool Ka Lang” and Rivermaya’s replied. “Pati si Sir Rey Valera. Ang concerts before, is ecstatic for what “Medyo nag-isip-isip muna song “Himala,” was produced by sabi n’ya, ‘Alam mo, gumanda lies ahead in her so-called singing ako bago ako tumanggap ng roles. Viva Records. talaga ‘yung voice mo.’ Sabi ko, career. Siyempre ’pag tumanggap ako “Tagal na nu’n, 17 years old ‘What do you mean?’” “Sabi ko, parang maganda gusto ko naman mabigay ko ’yung pa ako at mga rock music but I According to her, since she ‘yung naka-gown lang, not dancing. 100 percent ko eh that time medyo guess this time mas mature na ’yung and her other “It’s Showtime” co- Then we invite other people to also hesitant ako na baka hindi ko mga music na gagawin ko,” she hosts are celebrating the variety sing. Sabi nila (Viva), baka pwede! show’s eighth anniversary, it also We’ll see!”
www.filipinostar.org Movember 2017 The North American Filipino Star 17 Martin Nievera has big heart for helping ‘even without praise’ Tandingan and Kakai Bautista are every effort they do, Martin keeps his also part of the benefit show to be low-key. held at Metrotent Convention Center “It’s not charity if you have to in Pasig City on Aug. 19. announce it. Posting means I’ll get Anthony and Rossel praised more donations, yes, but to praise Martin for easily agreeing to do the myself, that’s not what charity is all show, citing how it would be a big about. I was wondering why some help for the Dumagats, who have people do that in the business, even poor access to medicines, education politicians. It helps with their image and livelihood. but then again there might be some “Kahit na madami siyang other motives that we do not know. I ginagawa, pero noong nalaman niya want to be able to do many things for ang ating mga beneficiaries, hindi everyone,” he said. nagdalawang-isip ang ating idol,” Aside from charity groups, Anthony said. While performing in big shows and big venues definitely helps his career, lending his talent and time for a charitable project such as this gives Martin a different sense of fulfilment. It is important for him that he gets to share his blessing to others. “For me, this is really not work but more of pleasure because you know where the money is going. It’s more of something that more singers should start doing. I see myself doing more of this. Giving is more rewarding than earning so I’m Martin with Anthony Taberna and happy to be part of this. It makes me family feel that there’s substance with what I’m doing,” Martin said. Martin also helps his fellow artists, especially those who are just Post not for praise starting. Martin even opened his Other celebrities support home before for some “X Factor” specific advocacy and charity contestants, whom he mentored, to institutions but not Martin who likes give them temporary shelter when to reach and help as many people as they do shows in Manila. Martin pays possible. it forward as he feels so blessed to “I think I should be open to be still active in showbiz for 35 years Martin Nievera many charities. If it’s just a ‘Martin now. He has also been part of the Nievera charity,’ it’s like just making Sunday musical variety show “ASAP” 'It’s not charity if you have to the less fortunate,” Martin Nievera you praise me for my charitable for 23 years. announce it. Posting means I’ll get said at the press conference of his projects. I believe that if you are “I’m not naman in-demand more donations, yes, but to praise upcoming concert “Big Mouth, Big charitable, you should not be talking like I used to be and that’s the reality myself, that’s not what charity is all Heart, Big Night,” which is for the much about it. Of course, we’re here we have to face. The big thing for me about.' benefit of the katutubong Dumagat to invite people so that money will be now is my anniversary, 35 years in Concert King Martin Nievera from Sitio Apia Baranggay Calawis, made but it’s not to praise people the business. It’s a big achievement is known for his other moniker “Big Antipolo City. who are here,” he said. for a singer like myself. It’s a big deal Mouth,” being the witty and funny Martin headlines the dinner Martin is a “big mouth” but for me that my phone still rings,” he talker that he is. But what else is “big” charity concert produced by Anthony not when it comes to announcing the said.
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