Volume XXVIIi, No. 4 April 2010 www.filipinostar.org to elect next president Noynoy, Mar ratings Only nine percent said they have “small/no trust” in Aquino, a surge in latest poll significant drop of five points from 14 , Philippines - The trust percent last February. ratings of Liberal Party (LP) standard- Meanwhile, 74 percent said bearer Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino they had “big trust” in Roxas, or a four- III and running mate Sen. Manuel point increase from 70 percent. “Mar” Roxas II have surged in the This makes Roxas still the homestretch of the campaign for the most trusted public official and May 10 polls, according to a recent candidate in the upcoming elections, survey by independent pollster Pulse Pulse Asia said. Asia Inc. The Aquino-Roxas tandem has Results of the survey consistently led surveys on voter conducted from March 21 to 28 among preference for the May 10 polls as early 3,000 respondents showed Aquino as September last year. In comparison, leading the pack of presidential their rivals in the May 10 national candidates in terms of trust rating by elections had lower trust rating from voters, with 69 percent saying they Filipino voters. have “big trust” in the LP presidential Only 61 percent of voters have bet. “big trust” in Aquino’s rating was up five points from 64 percent in the February See Page 4 Philippine Elections survey. Balanced reforms planned for Canada’s asylum system Ottawa, March 30, 2010 - Legislation to improve Canada’s asylum system deliver quicker decisions on asylum claims and provide faster protection to those in need was introduced today by Contents Citizenship, Immigration and Editorial ...... p. 2 Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney. “This balanced reform would Cooperative News . . . . . p. 3 both increase support forrefugees in need of protection and discourage Environment...... p. 6-7 many of the unfounded asylum claims that burden our system,” said Minister Health Matters ...... p 23 Kenney. “These changes would result in faster protection for those who need our help and quicker removals of those Ask The Video Guy . . . . p.10 who do not.” As the Auditor General of which results in many claims taking broken,” said Minister Kenney. “We Health News ...... p. 16 Canada has said, delays in rendering years to resolve with finality. These must act to avoid a two-tier immigration final decisions on asylum claims leave delays encourage people not in need system: one for immigrants who wait in Philippine Cuisine ...... p. 15 the system open to abuse. Canada’s of protection to make claims knowing line - often for years - to come to existing system is crippled by long they will be able to live and work in Canada and another for those who use Showbiz Gossip . . . . . , .p. 18 Canada for many years. delays and a cumbersome process See Page 4 Immigration reforms “Canada’s asylum system is Classified Ads ...... p. 21

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www.filipinostar.org 2 The North American Filipino Star April 2010 Minister Finley pleased labour and employment ministers was with discussions at G20 to develop a set of recommendations EDITORIAL Labour and Employment for G20 leaders under three themes: Ministers Meeting 1. job creation and preservation Washington, D.C. , U.S.A., initiatives; Will the Filipino people choose the best April 21, 2010 —The Honourable Diane leader to be their 15th president? Finley, Minister of Human Resources 2. quality of work and social and Skills Development, today led In a few weeks, the 2010 dropping off in favor of other protection; and discussions at a meeting during which Philippine elections will determine the candidates. But what seems to be G20 ministers shared information type of government that will exist for crucial in this election is the ability of 3. preparing the workforce for the about preparing their workforces for the next 6 years. Will it be truly the candidates to explain their post-crisis economy. the post-crisis economy. democratic and committed to improve platforms and the interest of the voters “As a result of the quick action the people’s welfare? Will it begin a to find out more about their Results from the discussions will be undertaken by our Government new era of enligtened leadership? candidates. It will be interesting to see forwarded for G20 leaders’ through our Economic Action Plan, After all the constant accusations and how much the people can appreciate consideration. Canada is leading the G20 as we denials of political crimes, it is difficult the informatrion which they can easily emerge from this recession," said to see how the country can ever get access by means of the internet, Michelle Bakos Diane Finley. "Our Government’s top out of its numerous problems. There mobile phone, newspapers, television Press Secretary priority is to continue creating jobs and are many presidential candidates, but and radio talk shows. In order to be Office of Minister Finley a skilled workforce to lead our everyone of them seems to have some well informed about issues, it just takes 819-994-2482 recovery.” weaknesses that make us doubt a little effort to keep one’s eyes and Media Relations Office Minister Finley noted that G20 whether there is really one leader who ears open to receive valuable countries are all at different stages of can withstand a closer scrutiny of his or information which can be used to Human Resources and Skills development and have different her character. determine which of the candidates can Development Canada experiences. However, despite their As we review the reports from really make the changes that are differences, all countries would like to various sources, there are many more urgently needed to make the 819-994-5559 prepare their citizens for the questions than answers in our mind. Philippines become healthy once more opportunities and challenges of the We wonder how we can help voters to and be considered seriously as a future by helping them acquire the choose the best person for the job. Will developing country in Asia. Advertise in the skills they will need to compete in the voters be smarter or wiser not to vote International observers are North American labour market. The meeting delegates for money but for principles? Will they preparing to leave for the Philippines agreed that their countries’ future Filipino Star be patriotic enough to do their share in soon. It is hoped that the interest of prosperity will depend on employment nation building? Will the person who volunteers and concerned citizens will Call 514-485-7861 and enhanced productivity. gets elected make a genuine effort to help prevent electioneerng and fraud. In Canada, the federal change the direction of the country or We are not so interested in who is government’s Economic Action Plan will he just do the same thing like most actually elected but in seeing that the focuses on building the jobs and of his predecessors? How do we elections are carried out openly and Tulips Festival tour industries of the future. It provides know which of these candidates have cleanly. Perhaps, with the presence of organized by enhanced support for skills moral principles and vision? international observers, the Comelec development, apprenticeships and Gilmore College According to the latest would be obliged to do their job training for Canadian workers. statistics, there are about 50 million diligently. We are hopeful that the Currently, the Government of Canada registered voters. How will these electorate will take their duties more Sunday, May 23, 2010 invests over $4 billion annually for voters select their representatives and seriously and use their knowledge to Time: 7:00 A.M. labour market training and since the future president? How much do vote for the right candidate. Moreover, Assembly place: August 2009, the federal government they know about the issues? Do they it will be gratifying to see the winner of has provided $2.3 billion in loans and Plamondon Metro have any interest in understanding the this election to be a person with an grants to nearly 400,000 students. (Van Horne Exit) issues and vote for someone who unquestionable integrity, moral “We are confident that this will shares their values and beliefs? 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Even though employment ministers to assess the population control, corruption, we are away from the scene of the evolving employment situation and the constitutional change, foreign elections, we can still play a role in impact of policies their countries have investments, poverty problem, but some other ways like getting others already adopted, and the need for they seem to have not been debated interested in discussing the issues that additional measures to create good enough to make the voters see clearly affect people’s lives. By continuing to jobs for citizens, now and in the future. which candidate has the best be interested in what happens in the The objective of the meeting of approach or solution to the various Philippine elections, we may raise the problems. In fact, there is no consciousness of the people to be leadership debate organized at all. It more involved or concerned about is alleged that this debate does not their government, and not to seem to be a priority among the participate in corruptive practices by candidates. It is hard to imagine the their apathy. reasons behind the reluctance of most In spite of all the uncertain of the candidates to debate the issues. future as of now, there may be some 5450 chemin de la Cote des Neiges Tel.: 514-485-7861 Fax: 514-485-3076 It would have been a good exercise in reasons to be optimistic about this Suite 511 E-Mail: [email protected] democracy - where people can listen election. For the first time, the results Montreal, Quebec H3T 1Y6 Published by Filcan Publications, Inc. and really form their opinion before are going to be known more quickly Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi making their choices. We hope that and there is less likelihood of being Chief Editor & Publisher some form of an open forum can still tampered with. On the other hand, be organized where all the candidates skeptics say that it might be easier to Contributors: Hilda T. Veloso Sam Kevin Community News can speak about their ideas to show cheat because machines are still News & Layout Editor how much they have analyzed the operated by imperfect human beings. Al Abdon country’s problems and if they have Nevertheless, it is our hope that there Jerry Estrada Mary Joy Lizarondo Sports News any insights about their solutions. are still honest people around who will Bert Abiera The political campaigns are make sure that the true will of the Founder getting into the homestretch. 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Richard Gordon with 29 percent, Partido ng Masang Pilipino (PMP) Dominador Chipeco Jr. got nine hearing at the IRB within 60 days. evangelist with 22 percent. “This would allow those in need of our percent and Sen. with President: Former President JOseph Aquino said he is thankful for protection to have security and to build 21 percent. Environmentalist Nicanor Erap Estrada the people’s trust in him and that the their new lives In Canada much more Perlas and Olongapo Councilor JC de Vice President: Makati Mayor Jejomar latest survey shows that the public quickly,” said Minister Kenney. los Reyes each got nine percent. Binay can distinguish between black All eligible claimants would Among Roxas’ rivals in the propaganda being thrown at him from continue to get a fair hearing at the IRB vice-presidential race, Sen. Loren Senators: the real issues. based on their individual Legarda registered a trust rating of only circumstances. Most claimants would Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile 59 percent. Those who said they had reelectionist Senators By Aurea Calica also have access to a new appeal “small/no trust” for Legarda was 12 Miriam Defensor-Santiago The Philippine Star process at the IRB including the opportunity, in certain cases, to Parañaque Rep. Roilo Golez, present new evidence. Makati Rep. Teodoro Locsin Jr. “Through these changes, we businessman Jose de Venecia III would create a more efficient system detained Brig. Gen. Danny Lim. where most failed claimants would be removed from Canada within a year of their final IRB decision,” said Vic Lakas-Kampi-CMD Party Toews, Minister of Public Safety. “This would benefit all Canadians and President: Defense Secretary Gilbert protect the integrity of our immigration "Gibo" Teodoro system.” Vice President: former Optical Media In general, failed claimants Board (OMB) chair Edu Manzano would be removed wihin a year of their final IRB decision, compared with the Senators: status quo in which it generally takes reelectionist senator Ramon “Bong” 4.5 years to exhaust all recourses.and Revilla Jr. remove a failed asylum claimant. reelectionist senator Manuel “Lito” Quick removal of failed claimants Lapid would help discourage individuals from reelectionist senator Richard Gordon using the asylum system to try to jump the immigration queue to enter Other Presidentiables Canada. These new measures exceed Canada’s international and domestic President: Senator Richard Gordon legal obligations to asylum seekers Vice-President: MMDA Chairman and address key concerns raised by Bayani Fernando the Auditor General of Canada in her May 2008 report on managing the President: Senator Jamby Madrigal detention and removal of individuals. List of Candidates in the President: Brother Eddie Villanueva Philippine Electins 2010 President: (independent) Nacionalista Party (NP) President: Senator President: JC de los Reyes Vice President: Senator (independent) Senators: reelectionist Sen. Pia Cayetano, REFUGEES REFORM detained Col. Ariel Querubin, FAST BUT NOT FAIR: lawyer Adel Tamano, CHOW former opposition Rep. Gilbert Remulla March 30, 2010 - OTTAWA - of Cavite Canada’s New Democrats have long Bayan Muna party-list Rep. Satur pushed for fast and fair reform to the Ocampo. present refugee determination Miriam Defensor-Santiago (a guest process. 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www.filipinostar.org 6 The North American Filipino Star April 2010 real threat to your health, and people scientific journal Nature that says the knew that. Today, people will accept greenhouse gas agreement reached that as a general principle, but don't by some international leaders last feel any immediate threat from December in Copenhagen would ENVIRONMENT climate change or indirect source lead to a 10 to 20 percent increase in pollution from farmers." carbon dioxide levels by 2020. Last month was the hottest March That puts "in dire peril" chances Earth Day: No more burning on record worldwide. It was 1.4 for limiting the effects of warming, the degrees (2.5 degrees Celsius) researchers said. rivers, but new threats warmer than March 1970, according Still, the White House's Sutley is to NOAA. optimistic. The average temperatures for the "The Cuyahoga River is not on fire Pollution before the first Earth drawing national attention to water last 40 years are higher than the rest anymore, and air quality in Los Day was not only visible, it was in pollution nationwide. of the 130 years of record-keeping, Angeles is not as bad as it was 40 your face: Cleveland's Cuyahoga People did not swim in the river at said Deke Arndt, head of climate years ago. I think people get those River caught fire. An oil spill fouled 30 the time, and anyone who fell in monitoring at NOAA's National connections," Sutley said. "People miles of Southern California beaches. needed to be checked by a doctor. Climate Data Center. get that something is changing about And thick smog choked many cities' "The river bubbled like a And, this week, German our climate." a skies. cauldron. There were all kinds of scientists published an analysis in the Not anymore. chemicals in there, and that was what Forty years after that first Earth was bubbling at the bottom," said Day on April 22, 1970, smog levels Wayne Bratton, a boat captain then Pinoy student develops cheap nationwide have dropped by about a and now, and the first president of the quarter, and lead levels in the air are Cleveland Harbor Conservation oil technology down more than 90 percent. Formerly Committee. fetid lakes and burning rivers are now On Tuesday, Bratton was aboard In a bid to produce cheaper oil harvesting oil from algae, we can open to swimmers. his boat, The Holiday. He looked over as a solution to the increasing cost also help solve the problem on the The challenges to the planet the starboard side at Collision Bend and harmful effects to the disposal of non-biodegradable today are largely invisible — and and described by telephone what he environment of fossil fuel, an 18- plastics,” Salamania said. therefore tougher to tackle. saw: "I'm looking at a lot of gulls, year-old student from the “Algae biofuel has not yet "To suggest that we've made there's a loon, a lot of black heron." University of the Philippines (UP) replaced fossil fuel and remains progress is not to say the problem is People now fish in the river, which has developed a technology that uncommercialized in the country over," said William Ruckelshaus, who holds 60 species. There is a spiffy uses recycled plastic to harvest because the mass production of oil in 1970 became the first head of the amphitheater on the river bank, which algae for oil production. from algae remains expensive,” Environmental Protection Agency. never would have been built when the "What we've done is shift from the water had a dreadful stench, Bratton Janella Mae Salamania, a she added. very visible kinds of issues to those said. student of Applied Physics in UP- She said that given the chance, that are a lot more subtle today." It is not just the Cuyahoga. In Diliman, whose project plan on Salamania would present her Issues such as climate change 1957, the Public Health Service renewable energy “Oilgae study to the government “to further are less obvious to the naked eye. declared the Potomac River, Harvesting Using Plastics” that study and invest on this kind of Since the first Earth Day, carbon Washington's link with the deals on cheaper method of renewable energy source.” dioxide levels in the air have Chesapeake Bay, unsafe for growing and harvesting algae for “It would be good if the increased by 19 percent, pushing the swimming. Now Rogers lets her the production of oil has caught government will help research average annual world temperature up children swim in it. the attention of the Finnish other cheap materials, aside from about 1 degree Fahrenheit (1.6 "I don't even wash them off any government. plastic, to harvest oil from algae,” degrees C), according to the National more," she said. Salamania is among the 30 she explained. Oceanic and Atmospheric In Los Angeles in the 1960s and talented students, and the only Salamania pointed out that the Administration. 1970s, the joke was that if you moved Filipino, who was selected recently use of algae as alternative source "We've cleaned up what you can in during the summer you would not from 995 students from 65 of fuel is better than planting see and left everything else in limbo," notice the nearby mountains until the countries to participate in the jatropha and converting it to fuel. said Kathleen Rogers, president of winter. Now peak smog levels are the Earth Day Network. only one-third as high as 40 years Millennium Youth Camp in “When we plant jatropha, we Improvements took shape in the ago, he said. Helsinki, Finland from June 6 to 13. tend to compete with the farmers’ form of the Clean Air Act, the Clean "Unfortunately, it leads some She said the applicants for the lands instead of helping them with Water Act and changes in the way people to think that we don't have a Youth Camp were asked to their livelihood,” she said. businesses treat the environment, problem any more," said Sam produce a project plan as the basis “There are plenty of algae in said Denis Hayes. Those reforms, he Atwood, spokesman for the South for the selection of the 30 students. the Philippines where we can get added, grew out of the first Earth Day, Coast Air Quality Management Other selected participants came our source of oil. If we develop an event Hayes helped coordinate. District. from countries such as Finland, harvesting of algae and set up a "It is the most powerful, The region still has 6,000 yearly Romania, Hungary, Croatia, production of oil, we don’t just help sweeping, society-wide change premature deaths linked to unseen Slovenia, the , Costa the environment, but we also America has had since the New tiny particles in the air that cause Rica, Argentina, India, Japan, generate a source of income for Deal," Hayes said. "The air is cleaner heart and lung problems, Atwood Thailand, Taiwan, New Zealand, the fishermen,” she added. despite the fact that we have twice as said. and South Africa. Salamania, an Oblation many vehicles traveling twice as In 1970, Ruckelshaus said, about In Salamania’s project plan, scholar, plans to pursue graduate many miles." 85 percent of pollution was from recycled plastics and other plastic studies, either a masteral in Nancy Sutley, head of the White places like factories or power plants House Council on Environmental that the government could regulate. materials will be utilized to harvest Physics or Geology, when she Quality, said progress in the past 40 Now such sites account for only 15 algae instead of the expensive finishes college. years is about more than just laws. It's percent, with most pollution coming method using stainless steel for oil “When I finish my studies, I also about innovation that made from sources like farms, which are production. would like to work with the cleaner cars. And that innovation, harder to control. With the use of recycled government, probably with the Sutley said, "is going to be the That makes fixing the remaining plastics, “we can actually harvest PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, answer for tackling climate change." problems politically difficult, said oil from algae as a source of Geophysical and Astronomical No place illustrates progress Russell Train, chief environmental renewable energy,” Salamania told Services Administration) or work in more than the Cuyahoga River. adviser in 1970 to President Richard the Manila Bulletin. prestigious institutions abroad like Cleveland's main river used to Nixon. “The harvested oil from algae NASA (National Aeronautics and periodically catch fire. On June 22, "Back in the '70s, people felt the will serve as an alternative to the Space Administration),” she said. 1969, trash and an oil slick ignited. threat of environmental mistakes and expensive and harmful fossil fuel. a The river burned for half an hour, misbehavior," Train said. 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www.filipinostar.org April 2010 The North American Filipino Star 7 12 million Pinoys pledge to save Mother Earth More than 12 million next year. nationwide have committed to do The DENR wants to set a new simple environment-friendly platform of competition among deeds that will protect and government agencies including preserve the planet, surpassing government-owned and the 10 million target set by the controlled corporations, which Department of Environment and contest results would be one of Natural Resources (DENR) and the highlights of Earth Day 2011. Earth Day Network Philippines. Participating government Some 12,301,866 Filipinos corporations are the Bases have promised to do simple Conversion and Development environment-friendly acts, a Authority, the Philippine month after the “10 Million Amusement and Gaming Corp., Movement” was launched. the Philippine Charity The pledges were made Sweepstakes, and the Philippine during the Earth Day 2010 Economic Zone Authority, among celebration at SM Mall of Asia in others. Pasay City yesterday. EMB director Juan Miguel Commitments include simple Cuna said the project aims to acts of loving the planet, which A teary-eyed Ma. Luz Magallanes, mother of 18-year-old construction worker Muelmar assess the implementation of Magallanes, who saved the lives of 30 people at the height of storm ‘Ondoy’ last year, include participating in Earth Hour receives the 2010 Fr. Neri Satur Award for Environmental Heroism yesterday as part of environmental management 2010, planting native trees, activities marking Earth Day. With her is husband Samuel (right). Looking on (from left) programs of participating practicing waste segregation, are NCCA executive director Malou Jacob, Education Secretary Mona Valisno, and government offices for an entire using compact fluorescent lamps Climate Change Commission vice chairman Heherson Alvarez. The trophy for the award year. (CFLs), switching off lights when was designed by National Artist for Sculpture Abdulmari Asia Imao Sr. The government agencies will not in use, patronizing mass be rated according to how they skills and resources to a noble global efforts to mitigate the transport, and using biodiesel or conserve the environment through environmental cause. impact of global warming and other types of clean fuel. programs such as electricity The 10 Million Movement was climate change.” Other green acts are use of conservation, waste launched jointly by the DENR and In his speech at the SM Mall of reusable grocery bags, use of a management, water conservation, Earth Day Network Philippines last Asia, Ramos emphasized how the glass of water when brushing, fuel conservation, air pollution March as an activity for this year’s state of the environment plays a walking or riding a bike, use of the prevention, greening, emergency Earth Day celebration in the critical role in the pace and stairs instead of elevator, putting preparedness and green Philippines. sustainability of the country’s candy wrappers inside pocket, procurement. Environment Secretary development. and use of a pail and dipper when The competition will run from Horacio Ramos considered this The DENR, through its taking a bath. May 2010 to April 2011. year’s theme, “Hamon ng Environmental Management The environment pledgers Outstanding offices will be Panahon: Climate Change; 10 Bureau (EMB), also launched also vowed to recycle used water awarded in Malacañang on Earth Milyung Solusyon (Kilos Na! yesterday a program that will give from washing clothes, not to kill or Day 2011 on April 22. a Ngayon Na!)” as timely and recognition to the country’s most harm native plants, animals and appropriate for it is “attuned to the eco-friendly government offices insects, and even share their time,

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A recent Ipsos-Reid study support of members and other fellow the various companies that I am owners will be considering their reveals that 82% of Canadian citizens who can make the difference handling - Gilmore College, North succession strategy and exit plan. households have Internet access. We between success and failure. All they American Filipino Star, and the Filipino Being more prepared for the transition are social networkers, we blog, we have to do is to try and shop regularly Solidarity Cooperative. 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Council (WBC) 147-lb king, when toyed with for 12 rounds last month in Steward, whose Kronk Boxing Club asked about his chances in the event Dallas, Berto said he will not be in Detroit spawned Thomas Hearns, he gets into the ring with his intimidated. said Cotto wants another crack at counterpart from the World Boxing Berto, who has an immaculate Pacquiao, who won by 12th round Organization (WBO) in an interview record of 26-0 with 20 knockouts, said knockout in their November 2009 over On The Ropes Boxing Radio Pacquiao “lacks defense” and is “easy welterweight (147 lbs) duel at the MGM Show. to hit.” Grand in Las Vegas. Although Pacquiao’s promoter However, Berto insists that if he Steward and Cotto are now paired Bob Arum hasn’t decided on who will given the opportunity to square off with together in preparation for Cotto's June be his next opponent but has penciled Pacquiao, he already knows what to showdown with Yuri Foreman for the Miguel Cotto either September or November as the do. latter's world super-welterweight crown. most likely dates for the much-awaited “If I get in the position I know it will "He feels that his defeat to Pacquiao Steward said the reason why Cotto return of the Filipino, Berto is hoping to be an entertaining fight because I was humiliating and that he wants to lost to Pacquiao was the fact that Cotto land that fight. know I’ll be able to touch him face him again," said Steward, who had poor balance and that he knows On top of the list is the winner of whenever I wanted to touch him and believes that his ward still has what it how to remedy the flaw and also get in there with some power and I takes to make waves in the big stage. rekindle the fire in Cotto's belly. the May 1 clash between Floyd think it will be able to stop a lot of that Considering the hardship of making Although Cotto is not among those Mayweather and Shane Mosley, a megabuck matchup between being eyed to face Pacquiao when the Mexicans Antonio Margarito and Juan jumping around and stuff. It would be Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Filipino champ returns to the ring in Manuel Marquez and even Puerto an entertaining fight,” added the Steward said promotional outfit Top September or November, he could end Rican Miguel Cotto. Florida-based Berto, who stands 5-8 Rank can easily pair Pacquiao against up being on the same ring with the “I believe it would be a very 1/2 and is at least two inches taller than Cotto at 154 lbs, a weight class that world's No. 1 fighter this year since entertaining fight because, unlike with Pacquiao. a Cotto has found comfortable. they’re are both promoted by Top Rank. Joshua Clottey and a lot of people, I a Late dictator Ferdinand Marcos makes cameo in busy campaign season The waxy-looking corpse of many of whom are too young to Imelda said. "He is right there next Manuel Villar Jr. has told reporters. Ferdinand Marcos, dead almost 21 remember the years of martial law, door." "President Marcos's accomplishments years and chilling in a refrigerated corruption and repression that came , who replaced should be viewed with a proper glass coffin here in his home town, has with the celebrity couple. Ferdinand Marcos as president and perspective." joined the Philippine political circus. Imelda has a post-election agenda died last year, was the first to say no to A candidate representing the party In the chaotic run-up to national for the chilled remains of Ferdinand, a state burial for him. She rose to of the current president, Gloria elections May 10, about 85,000 who fled the country in 1986 aboard a power after her husband, opposition Macapagal Arroyo, also has said he candidates are clamoring after 17,000 U.S. plane after a "people power" leader Benigno Aquino Jr., was would consider it. positions, from town council member revolt. She wants him buried in a state assassinated by military personnel at The presidential front-runner, to president. Political violence has cemetery for heroes in Manila, the the Manila airport in 1983; Aquino however, is firmly in the "no" camp, and claimed at least 80 lives, including 57 capital. maintained that Ferdinand Marcos had like many long-simmering issues in the in one incident. And families that have Philippines, it's a family thing: He is long called the shots in the Philippines Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, son are angling for advantage. of Benigno and Corazon. That's why the body of the former His mother's death in August president is putting in a publicity- triggered a huge outpouring of grabbing campaign cameo, with the emotion from the electorate, which careful contrivance of his widow, resulted in Noynoy Aquino's sudden Imelda. The former first lady -- who elevation from an unremarkable became infamous for her many fancy lawmaker to a presidential candidate shoes and whose first name became a who, in a recent poll, had won the "big synonym for greed -- is 80 and is once trust" of seven out of 10 voters. again running for political office, along When reporters asked Aquino with her son, her daughter and a whether he would allow Marcos to be sizable gaggle of lesser Marcos kin. buried in Manila, he was emphatic: "My friends were kidding me "What has he done to warrant a burial sometimes, saying, 'Mrs. Marcos, you [at the cemetery for heroes]? We have have many beautiful projects, but the so many problems from his time until best yet is your husband,' " she said in now, why should we honor him?" an interview this week. "He is dead, but In the living room of the Marcos he looks like he is sleeping." family home, Imelda said she was Elections in the Philippines are Former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos kisses the glass coffin of her husband, the hardly surprised by the Aquino family's personality-driven, a kind of national late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, who remains unburied since his death in 1989, in the position. soap opera in which distinctions town of Batac, north of Manila, on March 26, 2010. Dressed in black, her toenails between infamy and celebrity tend to painted red with silver highlights, blur over time. So there is a cold but He died in 1989 in exile in Hawaii, ordered the killing. Since then, a state Imelda invited reporters to accompany compelling political logic behind the where he was first put in a refrigerated funeral has been a political non-starter. her to see another corpse. She rode in kiss Imelda gave to the chilled glass of crypt. Four years later, his corpse was Until the campaign season of a bulletproof sport-utility vehicle. her husband's coffin recently in front of allowed back into the Philippines. The 2010. The occasion was a wake for a news photographers. body now lies in a mausoleum beside A billionaire presidential candidate Marcos family political coordinator It creates buzz and gets the the Marcos family home, serenaded by running second in the polls says he is who had been fatally shot Sunday. Marcos name out there among the loud and continuous choral music. open to the idea. country's 50 million registered voters, "I see him as often as I can," "I don't see a problem with that," Sen. SEE PAGE PAGE 14 - MARCOS

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Gilmore College International students celebrate their classmates April birthday. APO president, Ed Vasquez with members of his organization who helped organize a From left: Jenaline Macadangdang, Ninh Sam, Dilge Karatas, and Magalie fund raising social dance party on Friday, April 16, 2010 for the benefit of Laging Dorismond, stagiaire from College Laurendeau. Standing: Adorina Ortega, Ruby Handa Scouts Group 0592. Tubadeza, Verlyn Shulak, and Zenaida Kharroubi, teacher/director. April 20, 2010.

Cubs and Scouts having breakfast at the Camp Tamaracouta Lodge, March 27, 2010 while their Scout Leaders, Romy Valenzuela and Jovanni Ortiz watch. Follow the leader - Cubs and Scouts hiking at Camp Tamaracouta, March 27, 2010 being led by Jovanni Ortiz, Laging Handa Scout leader.

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www.filipinostar.org 14 The North American Filipino Star April 2010 Willie laughs off Pulse Asia Aquino recoils at Ampatuan findings endorsement “Wowowee” host Willie Revillame Saranggani and Leyte, respectively. Liberal Party standard bearer But Aquino was quick to point out just laughed off the latest Pulse Asia First–time congressional Senator Benigno Aquino III recoiled that Ampatuan wore Villar’s colors on survey report that says 35 percent of candidates are Kapuso journalist Maki from an endorsement from Andal Thursday. Filipinos will not vote for the candidate Pulido (in Pangasinan) and actress Ampatuan Jr., the main accused in the The Nacionalistas said it was the he endorses. Lani Mercado (Cavite). Former actor massacre of 57 civilians in late President Corazon Aquino who “Kung hindi kami magaling na Dan Fernandez is seeking reelection in Maguindanao, but the rival gave Andal Ampatuan Sr., the political endorser… Kung may sinasabi sila… Laguna. Nacionalista Party said his family was clan’s patriarch, his break into politics Bahala na ang taong bayan na mag- Gubernatorial candidates include responsible for the clan’s rise to when she appointed him officer-in- desisyon. Malalaman din naman natin Star for All Seasons power. charge of the municipality of Shariff ‘tong lahat eh, sa darating na (Batangas), actor-director Cesar Aguak. panahon,” Revillame said in an Montano (Bohol), and former actor In a statement, the Nacionalista interview on “TV Patrol World.” Emilio Ejercito popularly known as Party also said that former Arroyo Cabinet members now in Aquino’s camp, and key figures in the Liberal Party, were also responsible for the Ampatuans’ reign in Maguindanao. The party slammed the “black propaganda” being peddled by the Liberal Party that the Ampatuans were supporting Villar’s presidential bid. Presidential candidate Senator Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino III shakes hands with members of Manobo tribe while campaigning in Butuan city, April 21, 2010

‘‘No, thank you. It must be a joke. I never talked to him. We never asked his endorsement,’’ Aquino said after photographs of Ampatuan, wearing yellow and flashing Aquino’s Laban sign, appeared on the front pages of a Presidential candidate Senator Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino III shakes hands with members of number of newspapers. Andal Ampatuan Jr., center, a principal Manobo tribe while campaigning in Butuan city, April 21, 2010presidential candidate Senator Authorities at the maximum- suspect in a recent massacre that killed 57 Manuel "Manny" Villar (C) waves to supporters while campaigning in General Santos city in security jail on Tuesday allowed political rivals and journalists, flashes the southern Philippines April 11, 2010. At left campaigning for Villar is world boxing champion Ampatuan to hold a news conference, 'Laban' sign which means fight as he is Manny Pacquiao and at right is television personality Willie Revillame. during which he announced his clan’s escorted by guards at the Bureau of Jail decision to back Aquino. Management and Penology in , south The controversial TV personality is Jeorge Estregan (Laguna). Aquino said he and other of Manila, on Tuesday April 20, 2010. currently campaigning for Nacionalista Rommel Padilla (Nueva Ecija) and opposition senatorial candidates, Party bet Manny Villar, along with Jestoni Alarcon (Laguna), meanwhile, including his rival, Nacionalista “Before the LP again starts to People’s Champ Manny Pacquiao and are running for vice-governor. standard bearer Senator Manuel Villar distort facts in order to discredit Comedy King . Running for provincial board Jr., were victims of cheating carried Senator Villar, let it be known how the Willie argued his case by pointing member in Batangas is Christopher de out by the Ampatuans in the Ampatuans came to be the most out the estimated 100,000 strong Leon, and in Laguna, Angelica Alarva Autonomous Region in Muslim powerful clan in Maguindanao. And it crowd who attended the “Wowowillie a.k.a. Angelica Jones. Mindanao in the 2007 elections. all started with a political appointment Rockatropa” event in Davao. In city/municipality positions, the He said the opposition senatorial from Noynoy’s mother, then President “Ito ang tunay na survey. Hindi frontrunners as mayors are Herbert slate was trounced 12-0 by the Cory Aquino,” the NP said. a lapis lang. Hindi tanong lang. Ito ang Bautista (Quezon City), and re- administration’s Team Unity in the survey,” he said. electionist candidates Joey Marquez Ampatuans’ bailiwick of From endorsers to candidates (Parañaque) and Mon Ilagan (Cainta, Maguindanao. While many celebrities like Willie Rizal). are asked to endorse politicians, many Isko Moreno, Jobelle Salvador, Continued from Page 11 - MARCOS congressional seat in 1995, more stars themselves run for public Rico J. Puno, Aiko Melendez, and Anjo representing a district on her home service posts. Yllana have also filed their candidacies There have been four such political island of Leyte, which had fared well A “24 Oras” report says the tally for vice mayor in Manila, Makati, killings this year in Ilocos Norte under her husband's rule, with chart totals 111 celebrities this year. Quezon City, and Parañaque, province, a region that for decades has generous government spending on In the race for the highest national respectively. been a Marcos family stronghold. roads, schools and power plants. position is former President Joseph But the highest number of The slain man was Andres M. "I am campaigning to be a mother “Erap” Estrada, an actor and a movie celebrity candidates are running as Peralta, 41. His family and friends were who not only serves but also loves," star. councilors. gathered around a glass-covered Imelda replied. Actor-host Edu Manzano, former Ogie Diaz, , Roderick coffin in the living room of his home She is running for a congressional broadcast journalist Loren Legarda, Paulate, Glenda Garcia, John Lesaca, when Imelda arrived, with a dozen seat being vacated by her son, ex-news anchor Jay Sonza, and Gian Sotto, Arnel Ignacio, Alfred reporters. Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., who newscaster Alex Tinsay are going Vargas, Jaime “Jimmy” Fabregas, and She comforted the widow, hugged is seeking a seat in the national head-to-head for vice president. Precious Hipolito are running in the children, listened solemnly to Senate. Her daughter Imee is running Seeking re-election in the Senate Quezon City, while Robert Ortega, Lou songs of mourning and held an for provincial governor against an are actors Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr., Veloso, Yul Servo, are competing in impromptu news conference -- in the incumbent who is Imelda's nephew. , Tito Sotto, and Jinggoy Manila. living room, with the coffin as the What does it signify, Imelda was Estrada. Media personalities Gilbert Other celebs seeking political backdrop. asked, that so many members of the Remulla, Kata Inocencio, and Rey seats in their respective city or "Look at those children," she said Marcos family are running for public Langit, as well as Jukebox Queen and municipalities include Marjorie tearfully, pointing to youngsters near office? former Vice-Governor Barretto in Caloocan, Maybelline dela the coffin. "This man was diligently "We can reinstate the vision of Imelda Papin, are also trying their luck Cruz in Dagupan, Pangasinan, sending these children to school." Ferdinand," she said. "This country can as solons. Monsour del Rosario in Makati, Alma She was asked why she is running be great again." People’s Champ Manny Pacquiao Moreno in Parañaque, and Cristina again for political office. After returning a and hunk-actor give Gonzales-Romualdez in Leyte.. a to the Philippines from exile in 1991, the political arena another try by Imelda ran twice for the presidency, running as congressmen for losing badly. But she won a www.filipinostar.org April 2010 The North American Filipino Star 15 then slice the pork into cubes. Set Beautitudes of Leadership aside the meat stock. Blessed is the leader who knows where he is going, why he is going, and how to * In a wok or kawali, sauté the garlic get there. and onion in oil for 5 minutes. Then Blessed is the leader who knows no add the pork, liver, patis, MSG and salt. discouragement, who presents no alibi, Philippine Cuisine Then pour in the vinegar and boil Blessed is the leader who knows how to lead without being dictatorial, without stirring. 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Quiboloy began preaching, first in Quiboloy says his Kingdom of exert a larger-than-life influence Analysts here say rival candidates' his local community, then in Davao Jesus Christ offers Filipinos a place each time elections come around. policies are often similar in the City, then across the whole country. to play sports and music, as well as This year, Filipino presidential Philippines, so electoral contests His theology is relatively simple. worship. "We're like a magnet to candidates are hoping to bag the them. When they're bored and have support of one in particular: a man nothing to do, we provide a place who calls himself the "Appointed for them to go," Mr. Quiboloy says. Son of God." Many of his overseas followers Apollo C. Quiboloy, 59 years spread the word among their family old, a successful pastor in his and friends when they return home. hometown of Davao City, became a As a result, Mr. Quiboloy now sensation five years ago after counts about seven million people announcing a revelation. He says in his congregation. Devoted tithing he was summoned by God on April enables him to jet about in a 13, 2005, to complete the work of Gulfstream aircraft and a Jesus Christ and restore humanity helicopter—"It's God's will to give," to its original state of grace before he says. Recent scandals in the the biblical Adam bit into the apple. Roman Catholic Church also have His message received broad bolstered his flock, he adds. acceptance in the Philippines, a He also has non-Filipino country of nearly 100 million people followers from around the world. with a long history of tailoring Shishir Bhandari from Nepal various beliefs to local practices. stumbled across Mr. Quiboloy's Political analysts and election Kingdom while studying in Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy has emerged as a potentially powerful kingmaker in the candidates now say his millions of Singapore, and has been with the Philippine presidential election. Candidates are hoping to win his endorsement. followers—and those of several group for eight years. "When I heard other local religious leaders—could tend to focus on personalities rather Mr. Quiboloy says Jesus Christ died Pastor Quiboloy speak, something help tip the balance in the country's than on taxes and deficits. to give humanity a chance of inside me changed," he says. May 10 presidential election. The country's religious leaders salvation. But to complete the The Philippines, though, is Dozens of presidential, senatorial can offer endorsements as an easy process, he says, God appointed where Mr. Quiboloy exercises the and local election candidates are alternative to the boisterous him his son to teach people to most clout. In 2004, he accurately counting the days to Mr. Quiboloy's electioneering and confusing back- submit themselves entirely to God's forecast birthday on Sunday, when he will and-forth accusations that are will. "This is the Sonship, and would be elected president. But this announce which candidate God persistent features of political has revealed to him as the next campaigns here. There are plenty of president of the Philippines. potential kingmakers from which to Some main contenders in the choose. vote have paid repeated visits to Mr. Manuel Villar, Sen. Aquino's Quiboloy's mountainside retreat close rival for the presidency, says here near Davao City in the he considers the homegrown southern Philippines in the hope of Iglesia ni Christo church to be one winning his endorsement. Leading of the most powerful power brokers contender Benigno "Noynoy" in the country, while many Aquino III speaks in hushed tones candidates have courted Mariano whenever Mr. Quiboloy's name is "Brother Mike" Velarde, the lay mentioned, apparently mindful of leader of the Catholic charismatic El the tongue-lashing he received from Shaddai group. A Protestant the pastor when a sinus infection preacher Eduardo "Brother Eddie" prevented him from attending a Villanueva is cutting out the televised debate earlier this year middleman and running for hosted at Mr. Quiboloy's cathedral. president himself. Opposition lawmaker Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino, a presidential candidate, speaks to Sen. Aquino later flew to Davao City Mr. Quiboloy, though, is the foreign journalists Thursday in Manila. for a private meeting. latest—and arguably the most Loren Legarda, a candidate for influential—player in a crowded everybody can inherit it through time, "even I don't know who it is vice president, says she considers market. He is a dynamic preacher, me," Mr. Quiboloy explains in an yet," he says. Mr. Quiboloy's Kingdom of Jesus with a knack for captivating tens of interview at his retreat, the Garden Mr. Quiboloy says his deceased Christ as one of the most important thousands of listeners. He started of Eden Restored. mother appeared to him in a dream constituencies in the country. his mission from the bottom up. He Mr. Quiboloy has combined his and said he should pray for Sen. "Pastor Quiboloy's group is a very split from his local Pentecostal message with some sharp Villar, while Corazon Aquino, the solid voting bloc," Sen. Legarda congregation in the 1980s and marketing. While other evangelist late president and democracy icon, says, although she adds that she spent five years on a small plot of and non-Catholic groups sputtered, appeared in another vision and considers Mr. Quiboloy a friend and family-owned land high up the Mr. Quiboloy expanded his asked Mr. Quiboloy to support her isn't courting his support. slopes of Mount Apo, the Sonshine Media Network to son, Sen. Aquino. It is unclear how many Philippines' tallest mountain. There, broadcast across the globe, Mr. Quiboloy is hedging his bets members of Mr. Quiboloy's flock, or Mr. Quiboloy says he received a targeting the millions of Filipinos for now, though, perhaps until a few any other congregation, will vote en series of visions and audible who work—and can vote—in Hong more opinion polls come in. "I'm masse at the request of their pastor. instructions from God to begin a Kong, the Middle East, Europe and awaiting the final revelation from my But officials from a variety of new mission, while he subsisted the U.S., and who find in his Father," he says. a denominations privately estimate mostly on reject bananas from a ministry a taste of the home they left that among the most close-knit nearby plantation. behind. groups, 70% or more of their Then, when he was ready, Mr. In Dubai, for instance, Mr.

www.filipinostar.org April 2010 The North American Filipino Star 17 Arroyo names manicurist to ‘Swing votes’ will decide poll key post victor The so-called swing votes would Sen. Maria Consuelo “Jamby” decide the winner of the race for Madrigal, an independent aspirant, president in the May 10 elections. threatened to go on a hunger strike if Fifteen million of such votes, Rep. the Comelec would deny her demand. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos of Madrigal virtually jumped on Ilocos Norte said on Thursday, will be Comelec Commissioner Rene cast in the 30 percent of the balloting Sarmiento, who was holding a press that may turned into manual polls in briefing, and told him that she was case of breakdown of Precinct Count worried about possible massive Optical Scan (PCOS) machines, cheating that might happen in next collectively the main feature of the month’s balloting. country’s first automated elections next She said that a parallel manual month. count, wherein the Board of Election More than 50 million registered Inspectors (BEIs) will have to count voters are expected to cast their ballots ballots after the ballots are transmitted and 15 million of them represent the 30 to canvassing centers, ensures that the percent. ballots were accurately tallied by the Marcos, a senatorial candidate of PCOS machines. the Nacionalista Party (NP), said that “We do not believe that there will President Gloria Macapagal- will receive a monthly salary of about the 30-percent manual voting could be a 100-percent problem-free Arroyo has named her manicurist to 130,000 pesos (about 2,900 dollars), fuel cheating and later translate into automated elections. We hope that the the board of a major government double that of the president herself. “swing votes” for eventual president, [Comelec] en banc will listen to us. the successor to President Gloria Otherwise, we will go on hunger strike agency, her spokesman said Olivar would not confirm the figure. Arroyo. until the elections,” Madrigal warned. Thursday. The appointment was slammed by “Sanay ang mga mandaraya sa Alyansa Agrikultura, a coalition of The appointment of Anita Carpon the camp of presidential candidate manual voting. Malamang na dayain farmers and fishermen, also pitched for to the board of a body responsible for Benigno Aquino, who is leading in nila ang 15 milyong boto mula sa a parallel manual count. lending tens of millions of dollars for polls ahead of the May 10 election. manual voting dahil sa hindi pa nila The coalition is composed of 42 the housing needs of government Butch Abad, Aquino's campaign alam kung paano madadaya ang federations and organizations of all employees has drawn sharp criticism. manager, accused Arroyo of acting automated polls. [The cheats are at major agricultural sectors, which are Arroyo's spokesman Gary Olivar without regard for the public good. home with manual voting. It is certain said to constitute 40 percent of the defended Carpon's new posting and "She further deepened the culture that they will be able to pull it off with voting population, or 16 million voters confirmed her other job as the of political patronage in this country by the 15 million votes from the manual nationwide. president's stylist. putting people who are loyal to her in balloting because they do not know yet Its chairman, former Trade and "Having a relationship of trust with positions which are delicate without how to cheat in automated polls],” he Industry Undersecretary Ernesto the president should not count against any regard to the qualifications of added. Ordoñez, also on Thursday said that someone," Olivar told AFP. these people," Abad said. If the votes for the four leading besides Madrigal, four other Carpon is a government employee He said this followed a recent rash candidates for president are too close candidates for president are backing and was named to the agency's board of controversial Arroyo appointments to call, Marcos said, the 15 million their stand. to represent low-paid workers the fund in the judiciary and the top military swing votes will dictate who the next Ordoñez identified the aspirants as is serving, he added. ranks less than three months before leader of the Philippines is. Madrigal, former President Joseph "The president wants the poorer the end of her term. Unlike the NP senatorial contender, “Erap” Estrada, Brother Eddie government employees represented "These appointments are meant to a candidate for president also on Villanueva, Nicanor Perlas and JC de in the board because they are the put people in positions of influence in Thursday batted strongly for the los Reyes. ones with the housing needs," Olivar the hopes that if she is out of power, Commission on Elections (Comelec) to The Comelec had said that they said. she will still be able to exercise some conduct a parallel manual count of were looking at possibly holding a Local media reports say Carpon degree of influence," Abad said. a votes in the May 10 elections. parallel manual count. a

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www filipinostar org 18 The North American Filipino Star April 2010 on kissing Toni: FILIPINO STAR 'I'll be a gentleman' S H O W B I Z G O S S I P "Sabi ko huwag kang mag-aalala dahil ako ay magiging mahinahon sa bawat dampi ng aking labi. Ako ay magiging maginoo sa bawat segundo," Padilla said. Angel Aquino back on [I said 'Dont' worry because I will be gentle with every touch of my lips. I teleserye with La Greta, Bea will be a gentleman every second.] "I'm very excited and I'm very Padilla, who is aware of Gonzaga's happy to be back on telenovela again "smack-only-policy" in films, said he is especially with Gretchen and Bea, and just thankful that the actress agreed to these are actresses that I've wanted to do a kissing scene with him. work for so long ," Aquino said. Aside from working with Barretto and Alonzo, Aquino said she is also thrilled about her role. For the first time, she will be an evil stepmother. "I'm so excited, excited ako about my role and the entire teleserye...'yong role ko, it's not usual. I'm a high- fashion contrabida. So gusto ko 'yon," she said. Toni Gonzaga In the series, her character's main goal is to ruin the life of Barretto. Actor Robin Padilla and Toni "Kasi, I will be her evil step mom, Gonzaga will finally shoot their first film so talagang the aging evil step mother. together this coming April. I will try to make lives miserable for Padilla confirmed that the filming them. And si Bea, ita-try ko i- will start soon. manipulate to work against Gretchen. "Mukhang itong darating na buwan Parang that's the storyline I heard ay mag-uumpisa na kami ni Ms. Toni Angel Aquino about when they called me for a Gonzaga. At ito ang aking tinutuunan Actress Angel Aquino is making a meeting," Aquino said. ng pansin sapagkat marami na din ang comeback in acting for television with This early, Aquino said she's masyadong naghihintay ng pelikulang actresses and Bea having fun bonding with the lead stars 'yan," Padilla said. [It looks like Ms. Robin Padilla Alonzo in ABS-CBN's upcoming Alonzo and Barretto. Toni Gonzaga and I will start filming television series "Till My Heartache "Tawa lang kami ng tawa. Actually, next month. I will focus on this Ends." we haven't really done anything yet. because many people are eagerly "Ako naman ay konserbatibo din Aquino said that it was a dream Ngayon, text pa lang kami at throwing waiting for the film.] naman. Serious po ito hindi po talaga come true for her to be able to work lines," Aquino said. Dubbed as the "Bad Boy of siya (Toni) nakikipaghalikan. Pero sa with two of the country's talented Also part of the upcoming series is Philippine Movies" for his anti-hero pagkakataong ito ay nagpapasalamat roles, Padilla said the film also involves performers. actor Derek Ramsay. a kami at kanyang ninamnam ang tamis a kissing scene. ng aking pangako," Padilla said. Sarah says Rayver is dating "Maganda ang script. Medyo ang [I am conservative as well. This is gusto lang ng aking director ni Bb. serious and Toni does not usually do ay umaatikabong halikan. kissing scenes. But in this case, we someone [The script is good. Director Joyce thank her because she was swayed by kami naging kami?” Sarah also Bernal wants a passionate kissing my sweet promise.] cleared for the nth time that she and scene]," he said. Padilla vowed that he and Rayver are “just friends” and that the Padilla said he had already Gonzaga will do "everything" to make latter is dating someone else. assured Gonzaga that he would the film worth watchin. a remain "a gentleman" while filming the Sarah also refuted allegations "sensitive scenes." that Rayver stopped pursuing her because of her strict parents. Reports say that the parents have a B-day girl donates rift with the boy. In a previous interview with incubators Bulletin Entertainment, Sarah Charity last April 18 and to Fabella last insisted that her parents are in good April 20, the day after her birthday, to do terms with the actor. outreach. She spent time with the kids and dropped by the hospitals' maternal “Siyempre natural lang po sa high-risk and care ward. magulang na maging over protective While giving out diapers, milk, and sa kanilang anak. Pero hindi po blankets, Kim felt for the young patients’ totoo na meron silang...” she said. health conditions. In other matters, Sarah also “Habang namimigay ako, parang denied that GMA-7 dangled before ang saya-saya nila. Parang [sinasabi nila na] 'Uy salamat,...birthday mo ikaw pa her a P30-million contract in 2009. In lieu of a lavish party to celebrate “Wala,” she said sounding ang nagbibigay.' Na-touch ako sa mga her 20th birthday, Kim Chiu visited two mommies na nandito. Sarah Geronimo surprised over the allegation. charitable institutions to extend help. "May isa nga, ginagawa [niyang] Pop star Sarah Geronimo shrugs Sarah, now also dubbed as the Kim’s heart bled after reading a incubator ang sarili [niya]. [Naging] off reports that she and rumored Box Office Queen, might do a magazine write-up about four babies human incubator [siya] para lang boyfriend Rayver Cruz have broken musical-drama series with singer- sharing just one incubator at Dr. Jose mainitan ‘yong bata. Nakakalungkot kasi Fabella Memorial Hospital. up after keeping their relationship actor Sam Milby .a kulang-kulang ‘yong gamit [sa hospital],” "Di ba mga bata sila? Hindi sila mga under lock and key for two years. she said. pusa [o] mga manok na share-share,” She told ABS-CBN News, Before leaving Fabella hospital, Kim said on “Showbiz News Ngayon” last Gerald Anderson’s screen partner “Paano naman mangyayari yong April 21. donated two incubators, each of which magbi-break kami na hindi naman Kim went to the Holy Family Home costs at least P220,000. a www.filipinostar.org April 2010 The North American Filipino Star 19 : ‘I feel disrespected’ Actress-host Anne Curtis said those who published and uploaded Wednesday she felt disrespected and the picture. “Kasi pagkatao ko ‘yon. disheartened over the publication of Ako ‘yon, katawan ko ‘yon… Sa tingin the photo of her "wardrobe ko, wala silang puso sa ginawa nilang malfunction" in Boracay on tabloids ganoon.” and on the web. "I really feel upset [that] it's coming Moving on out. Sana they had a little respect man lang," Curtis said in an exclusive She called on the people who interview with ABS-CBN News. were able to take a shot of the incident The young actress said the using their camera phones to delete it. incident was just an accident, and she She also appealed to those who was not expecting it to spread in the uploaded the photo to take it down Internet. from their sites and blogs. Curtis, who was wearing a bikini, While conceding that “this is not was dancing on stage when the right something to be proud of,” Curtis said part of her top folded and accidentally the only thing that she can do now is showed her right breast. to “move on” and hope that ‘”it will The photo, which went viral on pass already.” social networks such as Facebook, “I’m not proud ‘yong nangyaring also landed in different gossip sites, ‘yon. Sobra nga akong nalungkot at blogs and tabloids. kinabahan sa nangyari kaya ako naiyak The wardrobe malfunction after ‘ASAP’…. nakakalungkot talaga happened while she was taping for the na pinagpye-pyestahan pa ng mga tao. summer special episode of musical Hindi ko naman gusto ‘yon. Kahit variety show “ASAP XV” in Boracay. sinong babae ayaw mangyari ‘yon sa kanila,” she said. Sam to the rescue She noted that there is no use “crying over spilled milk,” and that she Sam Milby, her former boyfriend, hopes other people would also forget rushed to comfort the actress, who the incident. was shaking and crying after the dance number. No publicity stunt Curtis said before the dance number she even used double-sided The actress made the statement tape to secure the top of her bikini. with Milby, her leading man in the "Hindi naman talaga maiiwasan, upcoming movie "Baby, I Love You." but to upload it or to even spread it, Like Curtis, Milby said it was that's what makes me sad. Nakaka- “extremely disrespectful” to publish dishearten na may mga taong ganoon. the photo. Bakit nila kailangang gawin sa akin Milby denied the wardrobe ito?" malfunction was just part of a publicity She said she was already stunt for the upcoming movie. ashamed of what happened. What "Who would want to expose made the situation even worse was themselves for a publicity stunt? Anne when some people circulated the has never exposed herself. I don't think photo, she added. that she is really elated," Milby said, dismissing the rumors raised by the Exposed breast Anne Curtis tabloids. She said this is not allowed even up to Viva Communications Inc. and He also made this appeal to the She said she was angry and she in Hollywood. ABS-CBN to decide what legal action public: “Sana you guys will have felt violated when the photo spread. “Nakakalungkot ‘yong ginawa to take against those who published respect. Kung nanay mo ‘yon, sister Some tabloids did not event attempt to ninyo. Sana nakakatulog kayo ng her photo. mo, family members, siyempre you cover or blur out her exposed breast maayos at sana masaya sila sa photo) wouldn’t want that to come out. Sana if when they published the picture, she ginagawa nila,” she said. She said she will support it if Viva you do have a picture, you won’t lamented. The actress said that it would be decides to pursue a case against release it.” a Angel Locsin bares rift with pa over alcoholic rumor

Angel Locsin has admitted that “Kailangan ko ring ma- there was no need to address the her father got affected by allegation experience talaga. Sa group ko, sa issues because she knows herself. that she is an alcoholic. friends ko, sa career ko rin kasi may After her rift with her dad, however, During her live interview on “The mga bagay na hindi mo naman basta she said she finally decided to set the Buzz” Sunday, the actress cried as pwedeng iimbento ang emosyon, ‘di record straight. she confessed that she and her ba?” she said. “Okay naman kami kasi tatay ko father had a misunderstanding after Locsin also brushed off reports naman siya, anak pa rin niya ako. he initially believed the rumor that that she packed her bags and left Kaya lang ayoko lang kasi na ilang she has a drinking problem. their home. “Bahay ko ‘yon. Paano ka taon kong tinrabaho na makuha ko “Actually kami ngayon ni daddy maglalayas sa sarili mong bahay? ang trust ng daddy ko, tapos medyo meron kaming hindi May mga detalyeng lumalabas na mababahiran ‘yon ng duda dahil sa pagkakaunawaan kasi naniniwala siya tama naman kaya lang mali lang isang isyu na hindi mo alam kung sa isyu na alcoholic [ako],” she said. ‘yong mga rason na nakalagay.” saan nagmula,” she said. The 25-year-old star did not deny She also felt offended that some Although intrigues are part of her that she and her friends went to a bar people were even alleging that she is job as an actress, she said as a and had a couple of drinks, but these becoming unprofessional. “May mga human being she still gets affected were part of her preparations for her trabaho daw ako na hindi nasisipot. by these rumors. a upcoming movie with . Wala pa naman akong ginagawa. Ano Angel Locsin In the film, she is taking on a role of a ang hindi ko masisipot na trabaho?” Showbiz Gossip Continued Page 20 prostitute. At first, she said she felt that www.filipinostar.org 20 The North American Filipino Star April 2010 Showbiz Gossip Continued from p.19 ‘Kawawang Cowboy’ Fred Panopio appeals for rides into the sunset at 71 Panopio started out as a bit actor privacy after son s death appearing in films alongside Philippine son with his late first wife, shot movie greats Jess Lapid and himself in the head with a .45 pistol Fernando Poe Jr. inside their house along Yakal Street, Among earlier films that Panopio Tivoli Royale subdivision in Barangay did was “Teen-age Crush” (1960), Batasan Hills, Quezon City at around “Tatlong Baraha” (1961), and “Omar 6 a.m.. Cassidy and the Sandalyas Kid” According to Manhilot's helpers, (1970). Christian Angelo took his own life The movie “Dito sa Pitong allegedly due to problems with his Gatang,” which makes use of a ditty of girlfriend. the same title that he popularized, was The report said Christian Angelo released in 1992. was talking to someone over the At the peak of his career, Panopio juggled both singing and acting, phone before he ended his life. releasing comic tunes such as “Mani,” In an earlier interview, “Mekenie Gold,” “Naku! Inday Bakit Superintendent Chris Mendoza, Mo Ibinigay,” and “Nasasabik Sa Iyo,” commander of the Batasan Police while doing the movies “Baldo Is Station, said Christian Angelo was Cesar Montano Coming” (1971) as Billy Dikit, rushed to Malvar Hospital in Quezon (son Christian Angelo inset) “Gangsters daw kami!” (1971) as Legs City and was declared dead at 6:40 Diamond, and “Sweet Caroline” Actor Cesar Montano issued a a.m.. The boy died of a single Fred Panopio (1971). statement following the death of his gunshot wound in the head. The most indelible image of son, Christian Angelo, who He said that household helper Filipino singer and comedian, Panopio that stuck to the minds of committed suicide in their home in Alicia Pancho was the one who Fred Panopio has passed away. He many, however, is that of the man in Quezon City on Friday morning discovered the victim in the kitchen was 71. cowboy get-up singing on national TV, apparently due to a "love" problem. located at the 2nd floor of the According to niece Joy Esguerra the tune “Ang Kawawang Cowboy” – In an official message sent to the Manhilots' house. Panopio, Panopio succumbed to his biggest hit next to “Dito sa Pitong media, Montano said he was Pancho called the police station cardiac arrest. His remains lie at Green Gatang.” surprised when he heard about the at the subdivision’s security quarters, Park Pasig. Panopio was last seen as a guest tragic incident. the police commander said. Panopio rose to fame in the 1970s. performer on “Wowowee” last year, "To our dear friends from the He said crime scene Although he was more known as a during which host Willie Revillame singer, owing to his success, singing media: I received the shocking news investigators found the boy’s addressed him as a “Living Legend.” in the unique yodeling style of my son, Christian Angelo's death bloodied body slumped in one a associated with country music, early this morning while I was in corner of the kitchen with a .45 pistol Bohol. I, along with my wife Sunshine by his side. and daughter Angela, immediately Aside from the gun, a landline Derek Ramsay denies verbally flew back to Manila first thing today to phone and a cellular phone were also be with my son," he said. found near the boy’s body. abusing Panganiban No to autopsy "No words can describe the grief excited to show that to her, he said. Montano reportedly rejected an that my family and I are experiencing Will he finally propose to autopsy for his son since he believes with this devastating news. He was Panganiban while they are in South his son really took his own life. He young, a cheerful, thoughtful and Africa? also believes there was no foul play. loving son who has a generous heart No plans. But Im a very and spirit," Montano said. According to Scene of the Crime spontaneous guy. I dont know what "I was just with him yesterday Operatives (SOCO) chief Inspector my next move will be, he replied. before leaving for Bohol. Little did I Rizaldy Odi, who went in Montano's New teleserye know that it would be the last time I house, they read a text message Meanwhile, Ramsay admitted was to see him alive." allegedly from the boy's girlfriend that he gets intimidated by Gretchen Montano (real name Cesar saying that she had already forgiven & Derek Ramsay Barretto, his co-star in his next Manhilot) said a friend and neighbor, him if he was asking for forgiveness. Derek Ramsay has denied The report said Christian Angelo teleserye. Dr. Tony Leachon, pronounced his accusations of verbally abusing her was able to reply to his girlfriend It's Gretchen Barretto. Such a big son dead on arrival at the Malvar actress girlfriend, Angelica before the unfortunate incident. name. Ive never worked with her General Hospital in Quezon City. Panganiban. Chief Superintendent Leonardo before. Just like I first worked with The actor also confirmed that Ramsay said he is clueless how Espina, police spokesman, . I was like in shock. Christian Angelo died from a single the allegations came about, but he meanwhile, said that police I was staring its the same feeling as gun shot wound in the head. said whats important is that he, investigators would have to continue that, he said. Montano said they are still trying to Panganiban, their respective families get all the facts pertaining to the the investigation despite Montano's He added that he maybe feels and friends know the truth. death of his son. statement. intimidated but at the same time [I I dont know where theyre getting He appealed for understanding "As a matter of investigative am] very, very excited to actually these stuff from, but its okay. Its part to give them the privacy they need procedure, we will proceed with the work with her. of the job. If they want to throw more while they grieve over their loss. investigation of the case to determine Im always excited to work with things at me, its okay, he said. "We are still trying to piece if there was a suicide case, as initially new people and to see what the He also maintained that his together some facts pertaining to his reported, or not," Espina said. reactions going to be. Hindi pa nga relationship with Panganiban has death. While I am still reeling from Montano was not home when the nag-uumpisa madami ng nagre- seen many obstacles, but they are this tragic incident, my family and I incident happened as he was busy react. So, its exciting and something would like to appeal to everyone to campaigning in Bohol. better than ever. In fact, the couple to look forward to, he said. respect the privacy of my grieving The incident happened during and their friends are already Their tapings are expected to preparing for their 3-week vacation family all this time. Thank you very Friday's kick-off of the campaign for begin first week of April. a much for your understanding. May the local elections. in South Africa. God's strength be with all of us," Montano is running for governor Im really excited for Angel to Montano said. of Bohol. a actually bring her to another side of Suicide the world and show the stuff that I Christian Angelo, 23, Montano's like to do, my passion. So, Im really

www.filipinostar.org April 2010 The North American Filipino Star 21 evades Shaina Julio Iglesias smitten by Pinay issue beauty queen? him. told ABS-CBN News. Cruz and Magdayao's alleged But Krissa Mae was quick to deny romantic affair became the talk of the rumors that she and Iglesias are town as reports swirled that the 2 went romantically involved. to Boracay a day before the scheduled "I really don't think so... He's the arrival of other celebrity hosts of same age as my father and he was “ASAP XV.” showing me pictures of his beautiful Reports said they arrived on the wife and beautiful, beautiful kids. He's island on Thursday, while other very proud of his family and he's not “ASAP” hosts came Friday and trying to be malandi nang ganun," she Saturday. said.

Shaina Magdayao Krista Kleiner Hunk actor John Lloyd Cruz Latin crooner Julio Iglesias is continues to keep mum on his reportedly smitten once again by a rumored romantic relationship with Filipina beauty. young actress Shaina Magdayao. Iglesias chose Binibining Pilipinas ABS-CBN News chanced upon International 2010 winner Krista Cruz on Boracay Island where musical Kleiner, who is known by her screen variety show “ASAP XV” staged a name "Krissa Mae," to join his 15-city show last Sunday. Cruz and world tour. Magdayao are among the program’s John Lloyd Cruz The music legend gave an on- Julio Iglesias hosts. Meanwhile, actor John Prats, the-spot audition to Krissa Mae Instead of putting the issue to rest, during his concert at the Araneta Kleiner is the girlfriend of prince of Cruz neither confirmed nor denied the Magdayao’s former sweetheart, said he is “happy” for the “Rubi” star. Coliseum over the weekend and he RnB, Jay R. rumored relationship. immediately gave her a 3-month Iglesias was once married to "Talk to my manager…. nandito "Kung totoo man ‘yon, I'm happy for her. Basta ako, masaya ako where contract to perform with him Filipina socialite Isabel Preysler and tayo ngayon sa Boracay, so mag- worldwide. they had 3 children, including pop enjoy tayo. Sorry, I don’t mean to be I am now. 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We agree; they aghast by Noynoy’s complaint about what fully support health professionals who can 02/18/2010 cannot function—if they wait until after he called the "biased" treatment he volunteer their talents and time to help the June 30 to elect a Senate president who received from the moderator. more needy. Forsaking private gain, they Filed Under: Military, Police, Elections can serve as acting president in case of a One columnist observed that the teach their skills to community volunteers Most Read general failure of elections. But why wait till latest episode in the campaign and provide their health services for free. SENATE PRESIDENT JUAN then? The 14th Congress still has one demonstrated Aquino’s "increasing They should be treated as heroes of the PONCE ENRILE has a well-deserved more session left, in May. Why pretend that petulance and childishness and seeming Filipino people, worthy of our esteem and reputation for legal acumen, but it is a that possibility, of electing a new Senate inability to brook criticism that he has been emulation. reputation shadowed by a history of president in May, does not exist? exhibiting as the race tightens between It was thus with great alarm that political ambition. His absurd and Lastly, Enrile himself holds the him and Villar…" we received the news about the dangerous idea, first floated last key to the crisis he says we should avoid at Other presidential campaign questionable arrest and detention of 43 September and then repeated the other all costs. Last September he could have watchers bluntly said that Aquino, by his volunteer health workers in Rizal province day, that in case of a massive failure of offered to give up the Senate presidency, behavior, is obviously "none too smart and in your country. The victims include two elections later this year the Armed Forces which he says he did not seek and does none too verse" in highly sensitive issues medical doctors, one registered nurse, of the Philippines and the Philippine not need. The other day he could have and in promoting and explaining whatever one midwife and 39 community health National Police can intervene and choose offered to return to the Senate in May with policies and programs, if any, he intends to workers. an acting head of government, is classic: it the avowed intention to exercise his carry out. We are greatly dismayed to hear is, at one and the same time, patently leadership in that chamber—the As a matter of fact, Noynoy that in the morning of 6 February 2010, unconstitutional and incredibly self- leadership that is the subject of his “Gusto Aquino’s attitude invites comparison to his combined elements of your government's indulgent. Ko Happy Ka” (I want you to be happy) re- closest rival Manny Villar, who has Philippine National Police and Armed “Walang Presidente, walang Bise election campaign ads—to persuade his shunned what he calls "shallow, issue-less Forces of the Philippines barged into the Presidente at walang Senate President, colleagues to elect a new Senate president politics… Through the years in my political private home of Dr. Melecia Velmonte in there is no one who will take over… Para before chaos erupts. Why didn’t he say so life, I have learned to avoid saying words Morong, Rizal. Without showing any legal hindi magkagulo, kailangang mag-take then? And why doesn’t he do so now? that don’t matter." Apparently, he was cause nor mandate, your security forces over ang military at pumili ng OIC [officer It can only be self-indulgence. And that referring to the gutter language that some proceeded to conduct an illegal search of in charge] na mangangasiwa ng bansa doesn’t make any of us happy. would-be presidents and senators seeking the premises and illegally took into pansamantala,” Enrile told ABS-CBN. His reelection have hurled at him lately, in the custody the 43 volunteer health workers. second sentence is clear enough even Malaya February 23, 2010 august hall of the Senate, and even before They were handcuffed, blindfolded, non-Filipino speakers can understand it: to Lack of ‘noblesse oblique’ and after the start of the official campaign. manhandled and taken, not to prison, but prevent chaos, the military must take over Nestor Mata When Aquino made such a big to a military camp. and choose an OIC to govern the country ‘Sen. Noynoy Aquino fails to act fuss, loudly saying he didn’t like the We are appalled to hear that as of temporarily. respectably and responsibly toward moderator, it was politically most telling this writing, that they are still in detention in He used a new provision in the others.’ about his character as a public official. the military camp, even undergoing Constitution (new, that is, in our WHY, oh why, was Sen. Noynoy There is I think an amazing interrogation. Relatives, lawyers and constitutional history) to argue his position. Aquino, the Liberal Party’s presidential political fact in plain sight and is rich with human rights organizations have not been Article II, Section 3 explicitly describes the candidate, in a swivet over a moderator’s bad implications about him. It’s there in the allowed to visit them. Initial reports from Armed Forces as the “protector of the way of conducting last week’s debate of pathos and pathetic behavior he showed the Commission on Human Rights and people and the State.” six candidates for the presidency during the presidential debate. He lacks non-government human rights Last September he included the Philippine sponsored by the Philippine Chamber of "noblesse oblique," that is to say, as a organizations said that the victims National Police, as another of the state’s Commerce and Industry (PCCI)? senator seeking the highest post in the remained in handcuffs and blindfolded for “institutions of legitimate violence,” in the Aquino was in a state of extreme land he should have complied with the more than 36 hours; they were denied caretaker role. “The Constitution is just a agitation when he blasted the moderator, unwritten obligation of honorable, food and bathroom privileges confined in piece of document and if it is not enforced, well-known journalist and columnist Tony generous and responsible behavior dark cells, forced to listen to sounds of nothing will happen,” he said then. “Who Lopez, as "biased" in favor of his closest toward others! gunfire and slapped several times during will enforce the Constitution? It is the rival Sen. Manny Villar, the Nacionalista And, indeed, as I used to tell my the night. They were not allowed to speak police and the military if there is no civilian Party’s standard bearer. political science students at the University to each other and they were forced to authority that can enforce it, that can issue The forum consisted of four of Santo Tomas, a man who aspires to the admit that they were members of the New the command.” rounds --- a five-minute presentation by highest office of the land should have four People's Army. And today, your military This is all wrong, and runs directly each of the six candidates, two rounds of qualifications: first, he should love the officers arrogantly did not heed the orders counter to the spirit of the Constitution questions, and a two-minute summation country and the people; second, he should of the Supreme court to bring all the 43 to Enrile says he wants to see enforced. In by each of them. The order of speaking in be prepared to support the Constitution; court. the first place, his fixation with a military the first round was drawn by lot an hour third, he should have a special aptitude for As the Chief Executive and solution to a potential political crisis before the debate. Ex-Defense Secretary the office he desires; and fourth, he should Commander in Chief of the Republic of the reflects his own background: an eminent Gilberto C. Teodoro drew No. 1, Villar was have virtue and justice as they are Philippines, you have the obligation to lawyer who served as Ferdinand Marcos’ No. 2, Aquino No. 3, ex-President Joseph understood by his fellow citizens. uphold and defend the rights of Filipino martial law administrator, a powerful "Erap" Estrada No. 4, Sen. Richard Gordon SALVATORE SENESE (ITALY) citizens. We see in this lamentable episode defense minister who encouraged the No. 5 and Bro. Eddie Villanueva No. 6. General Secretary: that the citizens' inviolable right to be formation of a corps of military rebels in the In the second round, the first GIANNI TOGNONI (ITALY) secure in their persons, houses, papers depths of martial rule, an astute politician question-and- answer part, the candidates and effects against searches and seizure who masterminded a (failed) military coup answered questions in alphabetical order. H.E. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has been violated. The victims are clearly against Marcos that was redeemed only by The third round, the second set of six President of the Republic suffering physical and psychological the first emergence of people power. questions, was in reverse alphabetical Malacañang Palace, torture, their right to be informed of their Secondly, Enrile is giving short order. And in the final round, the order of JP Laurel St., San Miguel alleged offenses is being trampled and shrift to the Constitution. The “protector of speaking, once more, went back to A to Z. Manila Philippines they have been denied access to legal the people” provision was written into the Colleagues of Lopez in punditry counsel of their choice. post-Marcos Constitution precisely to saw nothing wrong in the manner he Voice: (+632) 564 1451 to 80 As the Chief Executive and prevent another military-backed moderated the presidential debate. Neither Fax: (+632) 742-1641 / 929-3968 Commander in Chief of the Republic of dictatorship, not to provide the armed did they find anything objectionable in how Cell#: (+ 63) 919 898 4622 / (+63) 917 the Philippines, you also have the services with a back door through which Lopez, columnist of The Manila Times as 839 8462 obligation to enforce the law. Those they can enter the corridors of E-mail: [email protected]. ph/ well as editor and publisher of BizNews, who attack the inviolable rights of the Malacañang. Indeed, the “protector of the introduced each candidate. [email protected]. ph people” provision comes only after the citizens must be brought to justice. For Aquino was introduced by Lopez starters, Colonel Aurelio Baladad of the framers of the 1987 Constitution reiterated as having "very good pedigree," being the H.E. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo 202ndInfantry Brigade of the Philippine one of the fundamental principles of a son of ex-President Cory Aquino and Sen. President of the Republic of the genuine democracy: to wit, that civilian Ninoy Aquino, a congressman for nine Philippines, Army and Superintendent Marion authority should at all times be supreme years and senator for three years. As Jurors of the Permanent Balonglong of the Rizal province PNP, over the military. There is nothing in the Estrada, the moderator said, was Peoples' Tribunal, and as part of the larger should be relieved of their duties and Constitution, absolutely nothing, that "the most popularly-elected president human family, we recognize that the undergo judicial investigation for gross empowers the AFP and the PNP to, as ever," Gordon as "mayor, builder of Subic, dramatic and worsening human rights ignorance and violation of the Bill of Enrile said last September, choose among action man, and senator," Teodoro was "a situation in the Philippines is the Rights. themselves or from any institution “the one responsibility for us all. During the PPT's bar topnotcher" with a Harvard University We pray that your government to run the country.” degree in Master of Laws, Villar was Second Session on the Philippines held in Thirdly, Enrile pretends to see The Hague in March 2007, we expressed would put an immediate end to this described as "someone who is a self-made deplorable situation. Release the 43 impossibilities where there are, at worst, tycoon, former House Speaker, former our commitment to defeat those powers volunteer health workers. Return all only difficulties. “Imagine if you have no Senate President, and former future which, under the pretext of the so-called election, you have no president, no vice President, probably," and Villanueva as war on terrorism, deprive the marginalized their private belongings and the president, no Senate. The 12 senators "someone who wants to produce a peoples of a life in justice, dignity and belongings of Dr. Melecia Velmonte. cannot function. In fact there are only 11, miracle." peace. Thank you for your attention www.filipinostar.org April 2010 The North American Filipino Star 23 and prompt action. Ambassador Brillantes Says Thank You to In another portion of the Salvatore Senese (Italy )– PPT program, a letter of appreciation was President Western Union for Sponsoring the Caregivers’ given from the Ambassador to Mr. Gianni Tognoni (Italy) – PPT General Christmas Party Brian Fox, VP nd General Manager of Secretary Western Union Canada, thanking him François Houtart (Belgium) – Session and his team for responding to the President recent calamity that struck the Irene Fernandez (Malaysia) – Session Philippines last year. Aside from a Judge substantial monetary donation, Ties Prakken (The Netherlands) – Western Union also reduced the Session Judge money transfer fee significantly during Lilia Solano (Colombia) – Session the period of disaster. Being the Judge preferred money transfer company of Øystein Tveter (Norway) – Session majority of Filipinos here in Canada Judge due to its Money in Minutes service, With copy to: emergency of otherwise, this meant a Gen. Avelino Razon, Ret. PNP great deal to Filipinos responding to Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process their loved ones in the Philippines. Not Office of the Presidential Adviser on the only did the emergency money arrive Peace Process (OPAPP) safe and fast, the extra dollars gained 7th Floor Agustin Building I by the fee reduction meant additional Emerald Avenue Pasig City 1605 Pesos for their families to purchase Voice:+63 (2) 636 0701 to 066 extra food and medicine. The letter, Fax:+63 (2) 638 2216 announced by Ottawa Consul General [email protected]. ph Joseph Angeles, summed up the Norberto Gonzales Good news of the new Ambassador Brillantes was happily appreciation of the Philippine Embassy Secretary, Department of National Defense for initiatives such as this taken by caregiver regulations were released relaying the news to this beaming Room 301 DND Building, Camp Emilio Western Union. recently in Filipino newspapers crowd. The already happy party was Aguinaldo, Lastly, in the interview with nationwide. The Filipino Migrant made happier. Free food, Christmas E. de los Santos Avenue, Quezon City Ambassador Brillantes closing off the Voice:+63(2) 911-9281 / 911-0488 community were sure to have read it atmosphere, games and prizes, party, Ambassador Brillantes Fax:+63(2) 911 6213 and breathed a unanimous sigh of soaring Pinoy spirit, what better way to expressed his gratitude and well Email: osnd@philonline. com relief. A few months back, prior to all receive news such as this? “Thank you wishes, on behalf of the thousands of Atty. Agnes Devanadera these newspaper releases, at the to Western Union,” Ambassador Filipino Migrant workers and their Secretary, Department of Justice basement of Our Lady of Assumption Brillantes started off “By sponsoring families, to Western Union, who keeps Padre Faura St., Manila Church in Toronto, in the middle of the gatherings such as this, our Filipino Direct Line 521-8344; 5213721 giving back to the Filipino community, Christmas party sponsored by Western Migrants have an outlet of get together, Trunkline 523-84-81 loc.214 who keeps displaying understanding Union, a jovial Filipino Migrant Workers relaxation and celebration. This of this community and who resolves to crowd breathed the same. In the midst speaks volumes to Filipinos who constantly create memories such as of the colorful lanterns, scrumptious otherwise would have celebrated this. Pinoy feast and “himig Pasko,” Christmas without their families.”

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