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Manon Massé (Quebec Solidaire), François Lissée (Parti Quebecois), Philippe Couillard (Quebec Liberal Party), François Légault (CAQ - Coalition d’Avenir du Québec). See story on page 4 (Photo: CTV news) Dragon Fireworks, Philippines’ entry wins Jupiter gold prize The Philippines’ Dragon claimed a spot for the country in the Fireworks Team just made history after map of the greatest pyrotechnic artists being adjudged the first Southeast in the world after winning the hearts of Asian winner of the Gold Jupiter, and spectators and the 19-member jury. Best Soundtrack award at the 2018 The Filipino firm bested other five L’International des Feux Loto-Québec. fireworks companies from Austria, Dragon Fireworks was the first China, Canada, United States and Italy Southeast Asian entrant in the 34-year in the finals, emerging as the winner history of the Montreal Fireworks from among hundreds of applicants Competition and the first Asian Gold who competed in what is known Jupiter awardee after 26 years of the worldwide as the “Olympics of prestigious international event. The Philippines’ fireworks display See Page 4 Dragon Fireworks Dragon Fireworks team headed by Joven Ong, managing director.

ROGUEROGUEE ± 2 August 2018 The North American Filipino Star seminar about career orientation and much knowledge are unable to planning. I worked for two weeks on communicate. This is the reason to From the writing letters to the human resources of teach teachers how to teach, and make it the three levels of government and possible to pass on the skills to the young Executive contacting people to invite them to the by knowing how to teach. He and his Publisher’s Desk seminar. I received an immediate wife invited me to visit their home in response from the municipal level Ottawa in order to let me use their home because I know Mr. Marvin Rotrand very library which is full of materials I can use well who is the councillor of Snowdon in planning for the next step of promoting district for the past 36 years. He has the courses at Gilmore and developing Personal many accomplishments and always other ideas that can persuade some wants to work hard for the community. I government agencies to provide financial also began to think of inviting a very support to deserving students like those Perspectives important resource person in education on welfare, unemployment insurance and whom I consider my personal mentor – newly arrived immigrants who need some Mr. Isaac Goodine who wrote a book on courses to integrate them into the new leadership called ‘’Leaders leading cultural environment. ThinAs gedsitor hanad pubplisehernof fthoe rstaatemreent abeisngoonly $1000, and that I North American Filipino Star since April need to submit a security certificate All 1998, I have reached this period of my life these reasons for closing my permit that made me feel that I have not really application sounded unreasonable and done enough for all these years of hard could have been easily explained or work and I begin to have doubts whether fulfilled had the person in charge of my or not I will ever achieve my ultimate goal file bothered to call me first before closing of making this world a better place. But I my file. In particular, I disagreed with the believe that there is time for everything, requirement of 42 square meters of and when it is not the right time, nothing classroom space to teach only six really happens for some reasons no one students at a time and the will ever know. With this goes the saying misinterpretation of the financial that there is always a reason for statement showing educational materials everything that happens. of $1,000 because all fixed assets have Due to the new bureaucratic been depreciated after 29 years of being procedures in immigration, I have found in business. Who could possibly operate myself in a difficult financial situation as a business school with a thousand the private school I founded 29 years ago dollars? I felt very strongly that the Councilor Marvin Rotrand delivering his momentous speech at the will no longer be able to renew nor accept decision was very unfair so I wrote a 3- Career Orientation & Planning Seminar, August 22, 2018 (photo: Tenne) page letter in French explaining away all student visas until I get an education Leaders’’. He responded after a few days As the seminar is about the reasons for closing my file. permit that is needed to be listed as one as he made it a point to underscore ideas informing the community what skills are In their reply, I was told that of the so-called designated learning that I mentioned to him in my message. needed to work for the government, nothing prevents me from applying again. institutions effective June 30, 2017. I After a week, he sent me a very inspiring Councillor Marvin Rotrand’s speech Had I not written the letter to inquire for knew this would happen two years ago, note with some reading materials. He reaffirmed what I have always told my more details of their general statement and I took the steps to apply for an offered to give me support and repeated students – one needs to speak both that I did not have enough financial, education permit in September 2016 to the statement he made many years ago English and French to get a good job. material and human resources, I would be authorized to offer A.E.C. programs that Gilmore College is an untapped He also encouraged everyone to make an not have known that they misinterpreted (Attestation d’Études Collégiales) but resource. He and his wife are involved in application to the City as the first step to the financial statement and the nurses unfortunately it was not approved. I tried seminars designed to promote a holistic get a government job and better pay. But could still be allowed to teach the PAB again last September 2017 to be approach to aging. They stayed overnight the most important part of his speech is course if I submit a document for each authorized to offer a DEP program in Montreal to discuss a blue print of what about his statement that Gilmore College one of the nurses that I am hiring them (Diplome d’Étude Professionel) which is a to do to move forward and transform International is the only Filipino college without the teaching permit under the post secondary level program. I thought Gilmore College International as a multi- outside of the Philippines. I wanted to bureaucratic procedure entitled this would be easier than the college level cultural resource center. He understands prove his statement so I made a google ‘’Tolerance d’engagement’’ which programs although I had a permit in the that there is a lot of potential in the school search for a Filipino college anywhere involves a lot of paper work because past for three A.E. C courses from 1996 I founded 29 years ago. The seminar held around the world. I was surprised to find each nurse will have to provide me with a to 2001. It was a devastating experience on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 was very out that there was none. It would then certified copy of her diploma, transcript of to be told that my application was totally well attended. It showed that the Filipino- appear that there is indeed no one else marks, birth certificate or passport, and closed and not going to be processed for Canadian community can respond who established a private school CAQ. reasons cited such as the lack of teaching positively to my call for support. singlehandedly. I have always believed Faced with another year to wait permits of the nurses who have been the It was not only the good that I was the only one in Quebec, and for a permit that will delay my school in instructors of the personal support worker attendance of this seminar that maybe in Canada to have founded a accepting international students led me course known as PAB in Quebec since contributed to the success of my first college, but I did not give this any to think of ways to survive the crisis of not 2005, the size of the classrooms not attempt to do self-promotion. During our importance. Mr. Marvin Rotrand is the first having enough source of revenue. I then having 42 square meters surface area, breakfast meeting a day after the seminar, politician who made me feel proud that I thought of a woman author who the letter from Chateau Westmount that Mr. Isaac Goodine reviewed the global had accomplished something unique. advocates to ‘self-promote’ to succeed in will accept our students to do their perspectives of education and how urgent He has been traveling to the Philippines business. Such an idea made me think practicum not having details such as their it is to do something about bridging the with the Philippine Embassy’s ‘’Winter of doing a promotion of courses offered names, and tasks to be performed, that knowledge of the so-called retiring Escapade’’ for at least two or three times. at my school by inviting people to a my assets shown on the financial experts with the young people who must It is perhaps no wonder he can make this learn and acquire the skills necessary to statement as he seems to have learned a make the knowledge based economy lot about our country’s history and work for the benefit of everyone. He said culture. that the infra-structure already exists at Evidently, the negative events Gilmore College International. As he has during th e past two years have certainly worked in education in over 65 countries led me to find other ways to continue my around the world, he has a tremendous mission in spite of all the odds. With the wealth of expertise in so many areas, but support of people who see the merits in 7159 ch. de la Cote des Neiges Tel.: 514-485-7861/ 514-506-8753 most specifically, his vision of education my educational enterprise, I feel more Montreal, Quebec H3R 2M2 E-Mail: [email protected] ties in with my philosophy of education optimistic about the future. But I still .. www.filipinostar.org Published by: Filcan Publications, Inc when I decided to establish my own wonder if the local Filipino-Canadian private school. I have always dreamed of community will begin to enroll at Gilmore Al Abdon making Gilmore an institution of higher College International’s French courses Zenaida F. Kharroubi education in two major fields that I believe rather than always opt to go to the big Fely Rosales Carino Chief Editor W.G. Quiambao Columnists Publisher - 1998-present Community News are the two pillars of nation building – CEGEPs or government centers. Will they education and entrepreneurship. He said finally realize that the only Filipino college that the key to solving the problem of outside the Philippines can serve them Bert Abiera Sam Kevin Show Biz News & Layout Editor what is lacking in our current educational better because I have a better Founder- Publisher 1982-97 system is how to provide skills to the understanding of their cultural The opinions expressed by the writers and columnists do not necessarily reflect young people. Moreover, there is a curse backgrounds? Only time will tell. # that of the management of the North American Filipino Star nor its editors. of knowledge which he explained in terms of the fact that almost all experts with so August 2018 The North American Filipino Star 3 but other places are not necessarily sometimes. The people at the Seminar providing fair treatment for Filipinos. demonstrated that they have already Sometimes, that is the case in Canada. learned to live and work together. As However, wherever they are in the with all learning, intercultural education world, they would welcome the North and training is best accomplished if American Filipino Star and Gilmore organized and focused on desired International College to provide them objectives. One documented example with opportunities for training and in which Gloria and I were involved communication linkages to stay in illustrates the process as it was carried touch with compatriots abroad. out to enable Canadians and Filipinos International Jobs, Where They Are to learn to work together more and How to Get Them would be a effectively as part of a development useful service to provide for a assistance program based on a 2006 reasonable fee. concept of partnership. The scheme Isaac T. Goodine 2018 Both Gloria and I have linked Universities and NGOs in the extensive experience in the Philippines Philippines with Counterpart as well as other parts of the world that Universities and NGOs from Canada, BACK TO THE FUTURE: A GLOBAL is very relevant to planning the way but was not very successful at first, forward. If the College and the Star did mainly for cultural reasons. After a MINDSET FOR LEADERS LEADING not exist we would certainly make a purposeful custom designed cross- case for creating the capacity to cultural workshop the participants LEA(DAUGEURSTS2018): Gloria and I women, predominately of Filipino were quite honored to be included as Origin, several with Third Country guest speakers at the Seminar experience, only three persons born in organized to review the work and Canada, including me, two from valuable contributions made by Trinidad who met for the first time at the Gilmore International College over the seminar. Above all each person has a past 29 years and to help in planning story to tell and all have intercultural the way forward. This was all done in skills that society needs. Society is conjunction with the North American more than just a workforce, but that is Filipino Star that is also under the fundamental. One of the speakers leadership of Zenaida Ferry-Kharroubi pointed out that Gilmore International as explained in her Editorial piece. College is the only such institution in While awaiting approval from the North America (If not the World). Authorities for a license it would be Consider this Global possible to conduct cross-cultural Perspective: Filipino workers abroad communications workshops. The form the largest component of the important thing is to not lose the workforce in the international labor educational resources that 29 years of market. About ten (10) million have hard work produced. been working abroad since about the Photo shows from left: Kadri Sherifi, future director of studies of Gilmore College International, Isaac Goodine, and Zenaida Kharroubi. (Photo: Tenne Rose Dayandante) support the internationalization of reported a 93 percent improvement in education and training that is vital to their joint effectiveness. They created creating prosperity that provides the new organizational cultures. However, foundation for stability, peace, and intercultural education needs constant security. Consider this global up-dating and for that reason I remain perspective: There is a Global Center a member of the Society for for Pluralism in Ottawa, established by Intercultural Education and Training the Aga Khan, to promote the concept (SIETAR) and can recommend it as a that we can learn to live together and professional body. I am a member, and accept that we have different religions, former General Secretary, of the skin color, tribal customs and International Vocational Education and languages, without fear. People of Training Association (IVETA), and an mixed race and interracial marriages Inductee of the Hall of Wisdom of the are a fact of life and society can learn Colombo Plan Staff College (CPSC), that there is strength in diversity—if based in Manila. As Gloria mentioned given the opportunity to learn together. at the Seminar she has spent all of her Souvenir photo of the Career Orientation & Planning Seminar - The Aga Khan selected Ottawa as the life as a Pluralist (but we only heard the Approximately 60 people attended but already left by the time this photo best place in the World for the Global was taken by Robin Hunter, a student of Tagalog at Gilmore College Center for Pluralism—in spite of See Page 5 - Global Perspectives International. Seated second row: L to R: Nina Schiff, Fely Bisares, Isaac problems we create for each other, Goodine, Gloria Goodine, Zenaida Kharroubi, Kadri Sherifi, Fely Rosales, Tenne Rose Dayandante. Standing behind Tenne is Cesar Manuel, FAMAS president. My return to Gilmore after a mid- 1990s. Often when a work permit few years reminded me of the movie expires another Filipino takes that Back to the Future---about a time-warp place and it is not unusual for the machine. My column from 2006 is still replacement to be a sibling or cousin. relevant—with a few name changes. They are everywhere - all over the The immediate challenge is to keep the world. For example in Cayman Islands, education and training operations still British like Hong Kong used to be, viable, while at the same time they can extend work permits up to revitalizing and energizing the process seven years, and then are Rolled Over, for capacity building that would tap into meaning they must leave. This is a the underutilized educational choice location because the Small resources, particularly the human Island State depends on foreign capital. The capacity is underutilized workers, and 2 out of every 3 persons because the perspective has been in the work force are Foreign Workers local and myopic while the reality is and 2 out of every 3 of those come that it is a Global program. This was from the Philippines. They participate made quite clear by the participants in every sector of the economy and are who attended the Seminar. Mostly, well treated. That system works well—

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On the first day of the election behind each party leadership? What elected as premier in April 2014, is shift their emphasis toward solving fcamopaigrn, all Ofour pcolitictal oleadebrs deoes erach sa1y thesy willtdo,if elec2ted to0se1eking8a seconed terlm eas hecad oftthe iotransnportationdandatrafyfic problems, have made their statements on August form the next government? province this October. implementing their anti-poverty plan 23, 2018: The following exceprts from news The native of Montreal was and improving the quality of life for Philippe Couillard and the reports may better inform the public born on June 26, 1957. Quebec families. Liberals: “Today the choice in this about provincial politics: Before joining the political "It's time, oxygen, breathing election is simple — either we harvest After nearly 15 consecutive sphere, Couillard was a neurosurgeon room — not just financial, but also in the fruits of our past efforts or we years in power, the ruling Quebec at hospitals in Montreal, Sherbrooke their daily lives: that's what families compromise years of work. The choice Liberals are vying for a second and Saudi Arabia. He also worked as a want," Couillard said Thursday. will be between stability or instability. mandate as the province’s next university professor and sat on various However, the ruling party still Progress or starting all over again.” government under the leadership of committees in Canada and abroad. has to coax its existing bills through François Legault and the CAQ: Philippe Couillard. After leaving the field of the legislature, many of which have the “We finally have the opportunity of As part of its strategy, the medicine, he was first elected to power potential to ruffle feathers. Those turning the page on 13 years of Liberal Quebec Liberal Party has sought to in 2003 as a Liberal MNA for Mount include changes to the province's road government, and that starts now. What bring in a wave of new candidates in Royal and re-elected in Jean-Talon in safety laws, the reorganization of the is at stake in this election is which party the lead-up to the official campaign 2007. Couillard served as minister of school tax system, and the smooth can replace Mr. Couillard’s launch on August 23. health and social services until he introduction of legal cannabis to government.” The premier said his team is resigned in 2008. Quebec society. Jean-François Lisée and the still united, but he has admitted it will In 2012, Couillard returned to A pit bull ban also lingers on PQ: “We want to give the Quebec be a tight race against the Coalition politics to succeed former premier the National Assembly's list of nation its strength and its pride back. A Avenir Québec (CAQ). Jean Charest. After the Parti proposed legislation, although that bill strong nation is a nation that trusts its Here is what you need to know Québécois ousted the Liberals from has gone nowhere since it was educational system and its justice about the Quebec Liberal Party ahead power, Couillard won the leadership introduced last April. system.” of the 2018 provincial election. race and became leader of the Quebec 3-way battleground Manon Massé and Québec Slogan Liberals in May 2013. The Liberals' political Solidaire: “Philippe Couillard, Jean- The Quebec Liberal Party’s The new head of the Quebec challengers are also eager to land a François Lisée and François Legault 2018 election campaign slogan is the Liberal Party ran in Roberval, one of few blows against the government. have had 15 years to prove longest of the four parties. the most rural ridings in Saguenay- However, the Parti Québécois themselves. Now, it’s time for new It is “Pour faciliter la vie des Lac-Saint-Jean, in 2014. With the and the Coalition Avenir Québec are faces. We’re different, and that’s what Québécois” or “To facilitate the lives of Liberals sweeping a majority, he also competing against each other, the people of Quebec need.” Quebecers.” became the 31st premier of Quebec on especially on questions of identity and Who do voters believe the Party leader April 7, 2014 most and what issues or concerns will Philippe Couillard is leader of After last year's emphasis on See Page 6 Quebec elections be debated clearly in order to form the the Quebec Liberal Party. income and school tax cuts, the next government of Quebec? Who are Philippe Couillard, who was Liberals are indicating they will now

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World Bank Institute, and provide From Page 3 Global Perspectives technical assistance as appropriate to term recently). Over the years we have internationalize the work force. There is designed and delivered personal and a large and growing need for technical professional development workshops assistance, world wide, to support the that include cross-cultural internationalization efforts of teaching- communications and teambuilding as learning institutions by enhancing their part of a Seminar Series called capacities to integrate international Technology of Achievement. elements into their curricula with a view to redefining the learning that is Now Back to the Future in 2006 required to develop or enhance the international skills and competencies (APRIL 2006) In this column, of stakeholders. last month, we quoted an excerpt from It is necessary to identify and a speech delivered in Ottawa, Canada, define the types of international skills by former American President, Bill and competencies business clients Clinton, in which he said: “If you can’t require from workers and the kill, jail, or occupy all your enemies, corresponding international elements then you have to spend time building a to be included in teaching-learning world with more partners and fewer programs. It is equally important to enemies. That requires all of us to build identify best staff development Selfie by Michelle Vargas Lao - Everyone - SMILE ! From left: Valent Lloyd a world with shared responsibilities, practices for integrating international Hughes, Minda Mazzone (FFCAQ president), Rose Tran, Zenaida elements in diplomacy, consulting, Kharroubi, Isaac Goodine, Tenne Rose Dayandante, Sophie Toledo, Remy Monteagudo and Gloria Goodine. the benefit of all requires a Global particularly in regard to education and Mindset that has not been part of the training for the new Trans-national mainstream effort in the globalization paradigm, where more and more of the economy, so far. Now, we are in people work in multi-disciplined teams a race against time to develop the whose members transcend national interpersonal skills needed to live and boundaries. One of the greatest work successfully in a cross-cultural challenges of our time is to identify and environment. In her book, “Working in develop the special requirements for a Cross-Cultural Environment, Violeta Cross-cultural Teambuilding and A. Laraya, states: “The main reason Leadership Development. On that behind the writing of this book is to subject, and with respect, I underline the rich learning experiences recommend to you my book: Leaders that working in a cross-cultural Leading Leaders: International environment that is CPSC provides.” Dimensions of Distinguished Rich learning experiences Leadership. # indeed, await anyone involved in the “The only place success comes before work is in internationalization process, the dictionary.” ― Vince Lombardi

Welcome remarks by the Director-General & Founder of Gilmore College International, Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi, August 22, 2018. (Photo: Tenne Rose Dayandante). shared benefits and shared values.” From another direction, this time from technical assistance and continuous Beijing, China, we offer an excerpt from learning for capacity building. a message delivered during a meeting In regard to the issues of best of parliament in March 2006, by staff development practices, the China’s President Hu Jintao, in which Colombo Plan Staff College (CPSC) (514) 345-1615 he said: “In our socialist society, we offers a wide range of programs based 3333, ch. de la Côte-Ste-Catherine must not allow the boundaries to be on experience developed over more Montréal (Québec) H3T 1C8 blurred when it comes to right and than thirty years of operations, wrong, evil and kindness, beauty and particularly in the Asia Pacific region. ugliness”. President Hu Jintao called The Staff College is an International upon all members of society to live by Inter-governmental organization, PROMIS is a service organisation the following eight principles: 1) Love, currently based in Manila, with 19 which o ers aid to do not harm the motherland; 2) Serve, active member countries, whose don’t disserve the people; 3) Uphold Ambassadors serve as members of the immigrants and refugees science, don’t be ignorant and Board of Governors. The College unenlightened; 4) Work hard, don’t be operates as a specialized agency lazy and hate work; 5) Be united and under the umbrella of the Colombo Among our services: help each other, don’t gain benefit at Plan. At inception the concept was ʝ ¡¡™š›¡ Œ› ”›¡’ŸŒ¡”œ› œ‘ the expense of others; 6) Be honest based on a shared vision that we are and trustworthy, not profit-mongering citizens of the world and not just ›¤™¦ ŒŸŸ”£ ”šš”’ŸŒ›¡ at the expense of your values; 7) Be citizens of Nation States and that a ʝ Ÿ›Ž“ Žœ¢Ÿ  cosmopolitan approach to disciplined and law-abiding, instead of ʝ š™œ¦š›¡ Ÿ£”Ž chaotic and lawless; 8) Know plain international development would living and hard struggle, do not wallow accomplish three main goals: ʝ Œš”™¦ ¢œŸ¡ Ÿ£”Ž in luxuries and pleasures. Economic development would ʝ “ ŒŸ”Œ œŸ¡¡” ¢ ¡ œ¢  contribute to the social and political In yet another positive ‘œŸ œš› development the World Bank is actively stability of the participating countries considering the formation of a Global and thus would enhance the prospects ʝ › œ¡“Ÿ Mindset Foundation that would include for peace in the world; the tapping the Bank’s vast Alumni development of trade is vital for the Resources to help educational countries of the area and for the institutions in their efforts to continuing expansion of a world internationalize curricula and promote economy based on multilateral trade; and Economic advancement would Visit our website: international development. The Alumni promis.qc.ca would provide mentoring to newer task unlock the cultural resources of the managers in the Bank, teach in area to the benefit of people Like us on Facebook: Facebook/PromisImmigration Universities using materials from the everywhere. To unlock cultural resources to

www.filipinostar.org August 2018 6 The North American Filipino Star eskuela. Noon muling napukaw ang basahin ng isang tao ang lahat ng libro pangarap kong magsulat. Pinalad sa pagsusulat kung wala siyang kahit Tagalog Seksyon akong maging freelance writer sa kaunting talento ay mahihirapan community news ng Gazette. Nang siyang maabot ang kanyang pangarap. ma-involved ako sa komunidad, Kahit pigain niya ang kaniyang utak ay naging volunteer writer ako sa the walang lalabas na idea. Ang likas na North American Filipino Star. talento ay ipinagkakaloob ng diyos. Ang pagsusulat ay isang Minsan, kusa na lamang lalabas iyon at Opinyon/Komentaryo propesyon na nagagawa ng isang tao doon mo i-develop. kahit retired na siya. Walang limitasyon Halimbawa, kung makita mo ni Willie Quiambao ang edad. Katunayan, lalo siyang ang iyong anak na apat na taon pa nagiging mahusay dahil sa kaniyang lamang ay marunong nang kumanta mga malawak na karanasan sa buhay. kahit walang nagtuturo at Sa akin, ang mga karanasang ito ang pinagmanahan, likas na talento iyon. and hindi maibibigay ng pera. At ang Ang natural na abilidad na kumanta. SUNDIN ANG SINASABI NG PUSO mga payo kung paano ang pagsulat ng mahalaga, natagpuan ko ang bagay na Ipasok mo siya sa Conservatory of SA PAGPILI NG KURSO maigsing kwento.Halos dalawang taon makapagpapaligaya sa akin. Ang Music at mahahasa ang kaniyang Pasukan na sa eskuela sa na ako sa pag-aaral ng Commerce pagsusulat. talento. Malalaman niya kung paano isang buwan at marami pa ring nang mamatay ang aking ama. PINANGANGANAK NGA BA O ma-control and kaniyang vibrato. estudyante ang hindi alam kung anong Lumipat ako ng kursong Journalism sa GINAGAWA ANG MANUNULAT ? Makatutulong ang kanyang pinag- kurso ang kukunin. Naranasan ko iyon Lyceum of the Philippines. Kaharap May pagtatalo pa ring aralan upang maging mahusay siyang nang makatapos ako ng high school sa lamang nito ang Aguinaldo nangyayari kapag napag-uusapan mang-aawit. Noong nasa high school Pilipinas maraming taon na ang Development Corporation sa Plaza kung ipinanganganak o ginagawa nga pa ako, may isang short story writer na nakararaan. Pangarap kong maging Lawton kung saan ako nagtatrabaho ba ang manunulat? Karamihan ng may nabuo ang kaniyang isinulat na isang reporter o short story writer. Pero bilang stenographer-typist. Nang akda (author) ng libro sa pagsusulat ay kuwento ng pag-ibig sa pamamagitan may nagsasabi noon na gutom lamang makatapos ako ng pag-aaral, kinuha nagsasabing ginagawa ang ng mga palitan ng sulat ng kanyang ang inaabot ng mga writer dahil maliit kaagad ako ng aking mga kapatid dito. manunulat. Hindi ako naniniwala rito. kasintahan. Hindi itinuturo sa ano lamang ang kanilang sueldo. Naniwala Nalimutan ko ang aking pangarap na Sinasabi lamang ng mga author ito mang libro ang ganitong paraan ng ako sa nagsabi nito at ginamit ko ang maging manunulat. Naging abala ako upang mabili ang kanilang libro. pagsusulat. May talento siya kaya aking isip. Kumuha ako ng Commerce sa aking trabaho at mga personal na Maraming libro ang mabibili na nagawa niya ito. Mahusay siyang story sa FEU. “ Puede akong magtrabaho bagay. Ngunit sa kabila ng mga ito, nakatutulong sa mga manunulat. teller. bilang bank teller o accountant,” sabi parang may kulang sa buhay ko. Tuturuan ka kung saan o paano Sa madaling salita, kailangan ko sa aking sarili. Ngunit hindi ako Maganda naman ang sueldo ko pero makakukuha ng idea na maisusulat. ang talento sa pagsusulat . Mahahasa naging maligaya sa kursong kinuha ko. pansamantala kong iniwan ang aking Maging mapagmasid ka sa iyong ang pagsusulat sa pamamagitan ng Habang nagtuturo ng accounting at trabaho upang makapag-isip kung ano paligid, magbasa ka, manood ng pag-aaral o pagbabasa .Iyon ang mga bookkeeping ang aking professor, talaga ang gusto kong gawin sa buhay. television , makihalubilo ka sa dahilan kung bakit sinasabing naglalaro naman ang aking isip kung Minsan ay naglalakad ako sa maraming tao at gamitin mo ang iyong nagagawa ang manunulat. Subalit ano ang maisusulat ko. Nagsisimula na downtown nang makita ko sa isang mga karanasan. At marami ring libro kailangan din ang sipag at tiyaga akong subukan ang pagsusulat ng bookstore ang Writer’s Digest, magasin na mababasa sa pagsusulat tulad ng upang maging mahusay ang isang maigsing kwento na popular noon sa o “bible” ng mga manunulat. Nag- Is there a Book Inside You?, Handbook manunulat. Liwayway magasin. Pinag-aaralan ko subscribe ako nito at marami akong of Short Story Writing at How to Write ang bawat kwentong nalalathala at natutuhan na hindi ko natutuhan sa a Novel? Pero sa akin, kahit bilhin at

on the right-versus-left continuum, with Meanwhile on the opposition Despite the long road ahead, From Page 6 Quebec Elections the CAQ committing to further tax cuts, benches, Gaétan Lelièvre, once a Parti Couillard remains optimistic. language. while the Parti Québécois promises to Québécois minister, has been sitting “I feel very proud of what Those issues are often seen as strengthen government services. as an independent for the riding of we’ve done over the past four years. the Quebec Liberal Party's Achilles CAQ promises deeper school Gaspé for nearly a year because of I’m very optimistic for Quebec and I’m heel, since the party must strike a tax cuts than Liberals conflict of interest questions. Should very optimistic for my campaign too,” delicate balance between not Who to watch he choose to run again, he could also he said. offending its multicultural base in Rank-and-file MNAs are likely drag down his former party in one of its He touted the Liberal’s Montreal and keeping onside to be both a help and a hazard for their few safe seats. economic record and said the CAQ’s francophone voters in the regions in parties in the final stretch to Oct. 1. Quebecers have been learning team isn’t up to par. ridings it's holding onto by its Gerry Sklavounos, kicked out in recent weeks not to rule out the role “Before the election they said fingernails. of the Liberal caucus after a sexual former PQ leader and media magnate they wanted to balance the budget as CAQ Leader François Legault assault accusation for which he was Pierre Karl Peladeau could play this well, but each time we did something is promising to cut taxes more deeply not charged, still represents the riding election year. PKP continues to throw to do that, they criticized us, and now than the Liberals. The CAQ may also of Laurier-Dorion. He could give the in his two cents on Quebec's political they are gorging themselves on the put an accent on identity issues in the Liberals a prolonged political hangover affairs via his Twitter account and has margins that we created,” Couillard assembly's last session. (CBC) if he decides to try to hold onto his seat been openly toying with the idea of a said. Last session, the Couillard in the coming election. return to politics. Couillard also questioned government made two attempts to get Former Liberal Pierre Paradis, Talk of PKP's return shakes up CAQ leader François Legault’s ahead of the PQ and the CAQ on those who was also accused of sexual PQ MNAs at caucus retreat commitment to Canada. issues, passing Bill 62, a ban on giving misconduct but not charged, is in a Any of these personalities could “He never says he loves the and receiving public services while similar situation in the riding of Brome- continue to draw headlines away from country. He’s okay with Canada and wearing a face covering such as the Missisquoi. the CAQ, but it's unlikely leader that’s not enough for me. It’s not Islamic niqab, and by supporting a UPAC could also still François Legault has any complaints enough to say that we tolerate motion against the use of the common potentially lay charges against about that. Canada, but that we actually love this Montreal greeting "Bonjour-Hi." Chomedey MNA Guy Ouellette, who The CAQ has managed to country and want to make it better,” he Quebec lawmakers call on was arrested last October as part of an avoid serious scrutiny, even though it said, adding that while it may not be a businesses to simply say, 'Bonjour' investigation into police documents has been at the top of the polls for major campaign theme, it’s not issue Both sparked an angry backlash. leaked to the media. He has still not months. that will completely disappear either. The CAQ and the PQ could be been charged. However, UPAC has Incumbent Premier Philippe The CAQ, which holds 21 seats in the expected to spearhead similar issues. said charges could still be pending. Couillard maintains his party is united National Assembly, has never been For the Parti Québécois, a hard-hitting Health Minister Gaétan Barrette could and strong, but he has also recently elected to power. But under the identity or language controversy cause another kind of problem for the admitted it is a tight race against the leadership of Legault the party remains invigorates supporters and attracts reigning Liberals with his habit of Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ). the front-runner in the polls since headlines. repeatedly clashing with other players “A campaign is always a January to form the next provincial At the same time, the CAQ will in the health care sector. Opposition challenge,” he told reporters in government. try to siphon away votes from the PQ parties have been making the Quebec City on Thursday morning. (With files from Kalina Laframboise and by championing the same issues. controversial minister a centrepiece in “I’ve never had anything free in my life, Annabelle Olivier Global News, The three parties are also their campaigns against the be it today, yesterday or the day before and Angelica Montgomery · CBC preparing to stake out their positions government. yesterday.” News)

www.filipinostar.org August 2018 The North American Filipino Star 7 personalities. At the newly opened facility, The Filipino Centre Toronto - FCT Inaugurates Mayor J. Tory congratulated the Filipinos for "their hard work and BNy: eTonwy A. SMan Jauainn, OCOT. ffice occiansionSwcasaarttbenodedrobyugcityh , Mazhar Shafiq (Scarborough) and compassion" and stressed the values The Filipino Centre Toronto- provincial & federal officials and other Gary Gladstone (Thornhill) . of "affection, respect, faith, family, fun & FCT, a non- profit, volunteer-run and political & community dignitaries. The mid- afternoon program, finances .... to emulate good service-oriented hub in the Filipino Among those who graced the ably hosted by FCT director Philip citizenship". Philippine Consul General Canadian community in Ontario, had gathering, delivered greetings and Beloso, started with the traditional R. Prospero cited that the "new home its grand re-opening and inauguration presented official certificates of "house" blessing by Father Alberto comes renewed commitment and of its offices on August 12, 2018 in recognition, were: Federal Minister of Macalipay, followed by a merienda dedication to our culture" and for FCT Scarborough, Toronto. The well- Immigration Ahmed Hussen, City of salo-salo. Hon. Ahmed Hussen to "continue with bigger and better attended event was held at its new site Toronto Mayor John Tory, Federal addressed the guests and read the initiatives" for the community. In her at 4395 Sheppard Avenue East, a one- Members of Parliament Gary greetings of Prime Minister Justin remarks, FCT head honcho M. San story refurbished office building, and Anandasangaree, Jean Yip & Salma Trudeau. Hon. Mayor J.Tory and Juan proclaimed that the Centre was was attended proudly by the FCT's Zahid, Ontario Minister for Seniors Philippine Consul General Rosalita "bought in cash, capital C..A..S..H.., current and past members of the Raymond Cho, Member of Provincial Prospero jointly led the raising of the purposefully "to unite proudly in Board of Directors and executive Parliament Mitzie Hunter, City Canadian & Philippine flags and the supporting and continuing its multiple officers led by Mary Ann San Juan, Councillors Jim Karygiannis , Norm ceremonial ribbon cutting, together projects and services." Board president & CEO, Efren De Villa, chair Kelly, Neethan Shan & Michael with other distinguished guests. chairman E. De Villa, announced that " of the Board of Directors and other Thompson. Zachary Nixon Prominently present were: City in our operation.....we are openly & FilCan community leaders, as well. represented the Federal Minister of Medical Health Officer Dr. Eileen De honestly transparent and we do our finances religiously", adding, everybody is "welcome to look" at them. Through its various established and proven programs & projects, The Filipino Centre continues to offer and conduct community- building activities and free related services. Among the productive initiatives are the: comprehensive health & wellness program including free medical clinic; health information & medical workshops; seniors services; homework club; Filipino language class; tax preparation & estate planning assistance; employment networking & mentoring partnership; and Filipiniana resource library. Seasonal events include the Pistahan Sa Toronto & Santacruzan summer festival, the Dr. Victoria Santiago invitational basketball competitions, the Dr. Guillermo De Villa Photo shows the Toronto Center sign in front of the new building with the crowds gathered for the golf tournament, the Rosalinda C. inauguration Javier outstanding student awards, Formerly, the iconic community centre Border Security Bill Blair and Sana Villa, former FCT chair Dr. Victoria and Christmas for the kids event. was located downtown at 597 Srithas represented MP Shaun Chen. Santiago, ex - PIDC president Norma These collaborative and meaningful Parliament Street, Toronto. The "new Some municipal candidates also Carpio, WFG exec. vice chair Agnes services are being undertaken to meet community home" in the east end was present were Randy Bucao, Ashwani Miranda, Cultural Officer Cecilia the Centre's raison d'etre and goals as purchased for $ 1.9 million in early Bhardwaj & Cynthia Lai (Toronto) and Santos, and a host of other a leading community player and April of 2018. Marlene Mogado ( Markham);and community association heads, participant. ( Tony A. San Juan). Specifically, the 3-hour political nomination candidates business leaders and media

a city councillor for Markham's Ward 5. Dufferin and Toronto Catholic school Second generation FilCan Miles Roque board trustees Luz Del Rosario and Nine Fantastic FilCans File for Elective is running for Ward 1 Councillor in the Garry Tanuan, respectively. . Posts in the Greater Toronto Area City of Mississauga. Twice- elected All the FilCan political Dufferin Peel Catholic District School candidates are well- qualified, have solid By: Tony A.San Juan, OCT. terms of elective civic posts, of the nine Board Trustee Luz Del Rosario is going professional backgrounds & experience The dust has barely settled and candidates , 6 are seeking for Councillor for her reelection in Wards 6 & 11. A and strong advocacy & volunteer service the smoke had just snapped out, as they position and three are for School Board former Toronto Council candidate in in their communities, as well. They have said, in the recently - held June 7th Trustees. Thus, out of the "lucky 9" 2006, Rowena Santos will do her best to demonstrated admirable people skills Ontario provincial election and now, 9 politicians, three are reelectionists, 4 are bag the Wards 1 & 5 Councillor post in and divergent foci in working towards courageous but ambitious Filipino new nominees while two are come - Brampton. After serving faithfully for helping and organizing initiatives for the Canadians have entered the political backing candidates. almost 2 terms, faith-focused leader "common good". These determined arena for the coming city civic elections Meeting the challenges, Garry Tanuan is seeking reelection as candidates have organized their own in Canada's premier province. The Philippine - educated lawyer Benjamin TCDSB Trustee for Scarborough's Ward campaign teams and are still seeking for fantastic nine, as reported, have Abis is vying for Trustee of Etobicoke's 8. more volunteers . When asked, the 9 declared their respective candidacies for Ward 1 of the Toronto Catholic District In respect of political candidacy Pinoys are hoping that if elected each of civic positions in the scheduled October School Board- TCDSB. Randolf "Randy" experience, R. Bucao, P. Corpuz and R. them pledge to uphold their political 22nd, 2018 municipal election in the Bucao, a Philippine-trained mechanical Santos are taking their "second platform, goals & aspirations, to engage Greater Toronto Area, Ontario. engineer and telecom cabling expert in chances"..... with Randy Bucao as a & advocate for local issues , and to serve Comparatively, the number of Canada is seeking the Councilor former Council candidate for York as the relevant voice for their respective candidates is fewer this time than in the position for Toronto's Ward 40 - Centre, and Paulina Corpuz for TCDSB constituencies as well as the "long 2014 election, as 14 FilCans ran for Scarborough Centre area. Long-serving trustee in the 2014 municipal election voiceless members" of the ever- growing municipal posts then. Tsinoy Councillor Alex Chiu is going for and Rowena Santos, for Toronto Filipino Canadian community. Let us all Yes, dear kababayans. The his 11th term as Markham alderman for Councillor in 2006. This is the first support our own kababayan- candidates coming-up generation of fellow Pinoys Ward 8 while community leader and attempt for Catholic community leader "for a better tomorrow" in our very running for elective office at this point in social-cause advocate Paulina Corpuz, Ben Abis to get into school board discriminating FilCan community. time are Benjamin Abis, Randy Bucao, has declared her candidacy for politics while Miles Roque and Marlene (Tony A. San Juan) Alex Chiu, Paulina Corpuz, Marlene Councillor in Toronto's Ward 39. Marlene Mogado are vying for Councillor for the Mogado, Miles Roque, Luz Del Rosario, Mogado, 3-term YCDSB Trustee is first time too. Running for reelection are Rowena Santos , and Garry Tanuan . In stepping up to the next level to become Markham Councillor Alex Chiu and www.filipinostar.org August 2018 8 The North American Filipino Star Ask the Video Guy

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Night Photography by Creative locations in advance during daytime. Find shoot. Photo by Michael Cory ShuOtnteeofrthbe suchgoolss of(thLouoghnt in don) In other words, if you stand in interesting focal points like intricate trees, Nighttime test shots Low Light Condition (LLC) photography is front of a tree or find a valley with rolling mountains, or a lake that will reflect If your location is nearby or preparation and patience. mountains that “block” your view of the the light of the stars nicely on a clear night you’re committed to a very particular Night photography requires a bit city lights, the light pollution will remain (chapter four will help you train your eyes image, take a “dry run” at night to take a more planning and strategic supplies because the light source still exists and is to find them). second round of photos that will help you than daytime photography. Unless you’re still creating the same effect even when Experiment and find the best zero in on the exact vantage point, shooting a cityscape, you’ll need to you can’t see it doing so. venture beyond the realms of light Light pollution obscures your pollution to get a clear view of the sky. view of the night sky. Photo by Timo The following six steps will be a good Newton-Syms starting point for your next (or first) long So, unless you’re shooting exposure photography trip. cityscapes, you’ll get the best results by avoiding areas with light pollution—that Step 1: Check out weather and means steering 30-50 miles clear of cities, sky conditions first Picking a day with the right suburbs, and well-traveled or lighted weather conditions for your shot is roads. paramount. Unlike daytime photography, Don’t be afraid to be a pioneer in surprises (like clouds and rain) don’t rural areas: finding hidden ruins, small usually produce good results in night forest lakes, and interesting mountain- photography. scapes off the beaten path can net you

position to shoot those subjects from to camera settings (like ISO, aperture, and save yourself the trouble of stumbling shutter speed), and gear that will do your around in the dark and relying on subject the most justice. Use the guesswork. guidelines in chapter three to get a firm Step 5: Take daytime and grasp on the settings you’ll need to make nighttime test shots the milky way glow, expose the brilliance You’ve found your ideal location, in a sea of stars, or illuminate interesting found the best vantage point to highlight subjects by the light of the moon. the stars in the sky, and fallen in love with Sorting out the specifics of your a set of rolling mountains or an interesting camera’s relationship to your subject old barn in an abandoned field. matter ahead of time will help you have Awesome! If you’re serious about making the smoothest possible experience when that shot work, it’s important to take the you’re ready to create that photograph. time for a round of test shots. Step 6: Pack provisions Daytime test shots By now, you’ve probably noticed If the sky is full of clouds, know some seriously unique and eye-catching First, make the most of your that physical discomfort makes it hard to that the chance of getting a good shot of images. daytime visit and experiment to find the focus on getting a good shot. Use the tips angles, foreground and background below to put together a practical provision the stars (or a clear one of the moon) is Utilize light pollution maps slim. And, if you want to shoot under the Before you head out to find your next features, and general composition that pack and you’ll be prepared for common ambient light of the moon, know that nighttime subject, use an interactive light creates the effect you’re looking for. distractions (like unexpected chilly nights clearly exposed constellations will be pollution map like Dark Site Finder to find Want to highlight the starkness of on warm days). sacrificed for a nicely lit landscape. the best locations for star-centric long an abandoned field against one lone 1. Pack snacks to fuel your Moonlight provides gorgeous exposure photography. The darker the building? concentration. ambient light, but also hides the stars sky, the better chance you have of Play around to see whether that 2. Dress in layers—long johns and from your camera’s view. Photo by capturing the intricate details of stars, effect is best created by positioning the insulated gloves are must-haves for rhiannon0320 planets, and moonlight. building front and center in your frame or spring, fall, and winter shoots. To avoid surprises, start by positioning it in the lower-right corner with 3. Bring hand and boot warmers. Step 3: Find constellations with a a wide expanse of faded grass around it. Bonus: a hand warmer rubber-banded to reviewing your local weather report. sky or astronomy simulato r Phrases like “passing clouds” or “mostly Screenshot from Stellarium. Photo by Continue to chapters four and your lens in cold temperatures keeps the clear” are a sign that good shots are Richard Due five to learn more about the importance of lens’s glass from fogging up. within your grasp. If you see “mostly If your photo relies on a clearly focal points and composition in night & Example of lens fog. A warming cloudly” or “overcast”, however, you’re exposed constellation like the one below, astrophotography. device on your lens can help avoid lens better off picking a clearer night. a simulation tool called Stellarium It’s nearly impossible to make fog on cold nights. Photo by Timothy (available for both desktop and mobile) these kinds of adjustments efficiently Vogel Step 2: Find a location free of will help you pinpoint which stars and when it’s pitch-black and difficult to see light pollution Pick the right camera equipment “Light pollution” is, essentially, a planets you’ll see from your chosen (and you’re exposing each photo for 30- A little preparation goes a long reflection of excessive artificial light into vantage point on a particular day. 60 seconds due to the darkness), so way on your journey to the perfect long the atmosphere that washes out your The Milky Way doesn’t look like sorting out the creative details ahead of exposure photograph. Before you set out, view of stars, planets, and constellations. this to the human eye—you have to use time will help you make the most of your continue to chapter two to make sure you Unlike the blinding glare from the camera settings like long shutter speeds time when it’s time to pursue that final have the right camera gear (including sun that you can avoid by putting your to expose these hidden colors. Photo by shot. lenses, tripods, and ample batteries) to hand over your eyes or putting on dylan_odonnell Example of an overexposed handle your location and deliver on your photo. Even slight changes in camera vision. sunglasses, light pollution doesn’t Step 4: Pick an eye-catching disappear when you “block” the artificial settings can make or break your results. Happy Shooting! location, focal point, and angle to Making test shots can help ensure you Al Abdon light. shoot from For the best results, scope out get good results on the night of your Hollywood Junkies www.filipinostar.org August 2018 The North American Filipino Star 9 Housefather Acclaimed as Mount Former Republican presidential Royal Liberal Candidate for 2019 candidate John McCain dies at 81 Election Endorsed by Local MNAs and Mayors

MP Anthony Housefather delivering his thank you speech and flanked John McCain (1932-2018_ on stage by Liberal MNAs. town mayors and councilors during his acclamation as the party’s candidate for Mount Royal Riding. McCain, a Navy veteran and August 17, 2018 - Montreal, and previous elected officials in the In farewell statement, two-time Republican presidential Quebec – On Thursday, August 16th, MP riding were also present to endorse McCain takes one candidate, died at the age of 81 after Anthony Housefather was officially Anthony. battling brain cancer. The Arizona Speeches endorsing Anthony last swing at Trump acclaimed as the Mount Royal Liberal By REBECCA MORIN 08/27/2018 Party Candidate for the 2019 election. “It were given by former Mount Royal MP 03:20 PM EDT has been an honour to serve the people and Minister Irwin Cotler, Mont Royal Sen. John McCain managed of Mount Royal as their MP, I hope to be MNA and Minister Pierre Arcand, D’Arcy one final jab at President Donald given the opportunity to continue serving McGee MNA David Birnbaum, former Trump on Monday, issuing a farewell the people of this great riding,” said D’Arcy McGee MNA and Minister Housefather. Lawrence Bergman, Town of Mount statement, via a longtime aide, that With a crowd of over 350 Royal Mayor Philippe Roy, Cote Saint offered a full-throated defense of his supporters on hand for what was also a Luc Mayor Mitchell Brownstein, Montreal vision of American values alongside an volunteer appreciation night at Dollar City Councillor Marvin Rotrand and implicit criticism of Trump’s. Cinema, were a large number of current Hampstead Town Councillor Warren The six-term senator from See Page 18 Housefather Arizona, who died Saturday, said in the statement that the U.S. is weakened by hiding “behind walls rather than [tearing] them down.” The statement was read at the Arizona Capitol in On Nov. 13, 1996, McCain embraces Mai Van Phoenix by Rick Davis, McCain's On, the man who saved him in 1967 after his longtime friend and adviser, who bomber was shot down over Hanoi during the teared up as he spoke and paused Vietnam War. “He’s a wonderful man,” McCain said. “It’s very touching to talk to multiple times to collect himself. him.” On pulled McCain’s broken body from “We weaken our greatness Hanoi's Truc Bach lake despite a jeering when we confuse our patriotism with crowd that would sooner have let the rivalries that have sown resentment American aviator die. “I didn’t know why I and hatred and violence in all the saved him at the time,” On said, according to corners of the globe,” McCain said in the Associated Press. “But now I know. He is his statement. “We weaken it when we an important American senator who is trying Assisting people hide behind walls rather than tear them to help Vietnam.” down, when we doubt the power of our lawmaker wrote in his statement that he with ideals rather than trust them to be the “had the privilege to concede defeat in great force for change they have the election for president” in 2008 and intellectual always been.” concluded his message “with heartfelt The White House did not faith in Americans that I felt so or p immediately return a request for hysical See Page 18 John McCain de ciencies comment.

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www.filipinostar.org 12 August 2018 The North American Filipino Star 1/4 teaspoon fine salt edges. The color must be uniform all 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper over. and cubed 1/4 teaspoon white sugar To remove fishy smell from your Ingredients: 200 grams fresh fish fillet (salmon or hands, rub a slice of lemon on palm tuna chunks) and fingers before washing with soap Sauté garlic, onion and mushroom in 1/8 teaspoon fine salt and water. small amount of vegetable oil. Add 4 cloves garlic, minced Wash vegetables while whole and spaghetti meat sauce. Simmer for 3 1 medium onion, chopped unpeeled to save the precious minutes. 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced nutrients within. Add 1/4 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoon softened butter 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, and 1 medium carrot, sliced Chicken Meat Rolls sugar to taste. Simmer for 5 minutes. 2 tablespoon Chinese black beans, Rich in Vitamin A. Serves 6. Stir in tofu and bell pepper cubes. coarsely mashed Simmer for another 3 minutes. Serve 1 cup button mushrooms, sliced as toppings on hot rice. 1/2 cup water Tips: 50 grams Chinese green beans, cut into 1-inch length For a tastier dish, replace round Quick and Easy 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into mushrooms with a wild variety of Filipino Recipes long strips mushroom. Instructions: Marinate tofu in a mixture of oyster Sprinkle salt, pepper, and sugar on sauce and sugar before frying. shrimps. Drizzle tomato sauce on top. Replace tofu with salmon or tuna Marinate for 10 minutes, then remove chunks. Marinate fish chunks in salt shrimps. Reserve marinade. and pepper before frying. Rub salt on fish fillets. Fry on hot oil until light brown. Remove from oil and set aside. Saucy Pork Chops In a saucepan over medium heat, You'll Need: Rich in Lysine. Serves 6. sauté garlic in butter until golden. Add onion, ginger, and shrimps. Stir in 1/4 kilogram ground chicken meat carrots, black beans, mushroom, and 150 grams sausage, coarsely Fish and Shrimp Weekend marinade. Simmer for 3 minutes. chopped Special Add water and let boil for 10 minutes. 1 small onion, chopped Rich in Vitamin A. Serves 6. Stir occasionally. 1 stalk celery, chopped Add green beans, bell pepper, and 1/2 cup tomato sauce You'll Need: fish. Simmer for 5 minutes. Serve hot. 1 whole egg, lightly beaten Tips: 1 small carrot, grated 200 grams medium shrimps, shelled Fresh fish fillets do not have brown 2 slices loaf bread, shredded 1 can tomato sauce (200 grams) 1/4 cup raisins Instructions: BUSINESS HOURS Put together all ingredients in a bowl. You'll Need: Mon. Tue. Wed. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Season with salt and ground pepper. Thu. Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mix thoroughly. 600 grams pork chops (6 slices) Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Measure 1 cup of chicken mixture. 1 tablespoon softened butter Sunday Closed Shape into a long roll and wrap in 1 medium onion, chopped aluminum foil sheet. 1 can spaghetti sauce (250 grams) Beef Blade steak Steam for 1 hour. Cool completely and 1/3 cup cream of corn SPECIAL Picnic Ham w/bone chill. Slice and serve with chili-sweet 3/4 cup pea pods Pork loin ketchup. Marinade: Approximately 99 Tips: 15 lbs . lb 69 . lb Cut the crusts from sliced bread to 3 cloves garlic, minced 6 use as filling for this recipe. 1/3 teaspoon ground black pepper .29 lb Boneless Pork 2 shoulder $4.29 lb Substitute ground pork for ground 1/3 teaspoon cayenne powder, or to 3 chicken. taste Fresh Pork Leg Home smoked mea t Cook a large number of chicken rolls 2 teaspoon soy sauce over the weekend and store in freezer. Instructions: Half or Whole pork 49 Special Just pop in the microwave oven to Cut & Wrapped . lb 2 99 thaw before dinner. Serve with hot Mix all ingredients for marinade and 13 . lb soup. rub on all sides of pork chops. Let 05 Tofu and mushroom delight stand for 30 minutes. Rich in Vitamin C. Serves 5. Heat butter in non-stick pan. Fry pork lb Beef Round Regular smoked 2 Steak bacon chops over medium-low heat. Cook until light brown. Remove from heat and set aside. Fresh Pork Belly 99 49 . lb . lb In a saucepan, sauté onion in small 89 7 amount of vegetable oil. Add 8 spaghetti sauce, corn and 1/4 cup . lb Ground Pork 4 water. Simmer for 3 minutes. FRONT 1/4 Beef Special Stir in pork chops. Cover saucepan $4.89 lb 2.89/lb and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in pea pods. Simmer for 1 minute. Serve hot with bread roll or steamed rice. covernight inside the refrigerator. For tastier pork chops, marinate overnight before cooking. Prepare for “BBQ’S” You'll Need: . 4 cloves garlic, minced Join Gilmore College Boucherie Viau, Inc 1 medium onion, chopped International 1/4 cup mushrooms, sliced Annual Picking Picnic 83 Covey Hill, Hemmingford QC J0L 1H0 1 can spaghetti meat sauce (365 September 16, 2018 grams) Tel.: (450) 247-2130 or (450) 247-3561 1 block firm tofu, cubed and fried Call 514-485-7861 to reserve tickets. August 2018 The North American Filipino Star 13 Galcon, Ismael Calaunan, Abeth President William Fabia’s Hawaiian shirt. Delapeona, Teodoro Olivar, Hadjac & Host Malou Andal started the program Leonita Gattoc, Estela Tablas, Vangie mid afternoon with the usual parade of Vesario, Leah Bumagat, Buddy colors (flagbearers :Edwin & Rose de la Cabugao, Doris Tabo-oy, Espie Rosa, Patrick Gotera, Sheldon & Harry Manaog, and yours truly. Seedihal), singing of national anthems Lilia Esguerra, President of the (Mel Anore and Rose Sumonod), Filipino Golden Agers Club (FILGA), Invocation (by Evelyn Calusa), followed gathered her members and led them to by the Welcome Address of President Social the MacKenzie King Park at Cote St Fabia. DJ Dennis Mayuga let the guests Catherine St, Montreal last August 18, danced non-stop with his versatile Tidbits 2018 for a picnic. Her Executive Board choice of music. Yoly Dimaano members were there to receive guests. presented the following celebrants: The weather was nice and there was Christian Evangelista, Caridad Gonzalo, Fely Rosales Cariño extra food to go around and more to Alma Lapid, Anatolia Limbago, Harry bring home (just the way Filipinos like Seedihal, Froilan Poquiz, Adgardo Last July 28, 2018 was a red- Jose Rizal celebrations, the Pledge of it!). Prominent politicians David Aberin, Helenista Andal, Enrico letter day for the Knights of Rizal (KOR), Allegiance is always recited. This honor Birnbaum (who was on serving duty and Esplana, Cecilia Jalos, Antonio Montreal Chapter. Their program was performed by Sir Dante Tabamo. wore an apron to prove it) and Kim Pascual, Filomena Fasal, Cesar started with the ceremony of knighting. Sir Hector Racuya completed the first Manning were busy distributing their Manuel, Estelita Torio, Valent Lloyd KOR Officers for 2018-2020 are: Sir part of the evening’s event with the campaign brochures. Fellow SWIS Hughes, and Emma Resureccion. Gerry Danzil (Chapter Commander), Sir Invocation. Then Sir Gerry Danzil members Andy and Lolit Odulio were on Delicious cupcakes with candles were Hector Racuya (Deputy Chapter formally welcomed the guests. And hand to do most of the photo shoots. made by Fe Fabia Poquiz and the Commander), Sir Hadjal Haddoc before the speeches of the invited Way to go, Lilia – yes, we’ll wait for your birthday roses were handed out by (Chancellor), Sir Ernesto Galcon guests began, the new officers were next interesting event! Another picnic Lucing Bulchand. Everyone went home (Deputy Chancellor), Sir Dante Tabamo inducted by Sir Reynaldo Balansi. held at the same place and date was happily after a heavy supper. After the (Pursuivant), Sir Freddie Baculina Sir James De La Paz introduced thrown by the Bowling League headed party, Cely Dagsaan, her sister Esther (Exchequer), Sir Ismael Calaunan the guests and requested them to give by Ric Liganor. Everyone was not only Bernardino, Valent Lloyd Hughes, (Deputy Exchequer), Sir Jolan Bueno ( a short message. Invited guests were discussing about strikes and spares Emma Resureccion (played Houdini, Archivist), Sir Danny Novida (Deputy Hon. Pierre Arcand (MNA, Town of during play time, but were discussing now you see her - now you don’t during Archivist), Sir Abel Gumangan Mount Royal), MNA David Birnbaum about life in general… life in the the party), Cora Aberin, and yours truly (Auditor), and Sir Rolando Maday-a (Deputy of D’Arcy McGee), Hon. Philippines, life in Canada, bowling went for coffee and frosty delights while (Deputy Auditor). Trustees are: Sir Kathleen Weill (MNA), Rachel thrills and upcoming champion bowling we engaged in nice conversational Pedro Danzil, Sir Anacleto Manuel, Sir Bendayan (Liberal Party Candidate in potentials. Good job, Ric! recollections at Wendy’s on Decarie. Alfredo (Patrick) Gotera, Sir Mario Outremont), Councilor Peter McQueen Last July 28, 2018 a social A super belated good wishes to Pantaleon, Sir Teddy Sadsad Dedote, (NDG ), and Councilor Lionel Perez media and potluck party was held at sweet couple Mr. & Mrs. Victor & Jillian and Sir Reggie Villamor. Elders of the (Darlington). The Program ended with Ciony Nueva’s condominium on Zampino ! The blessed nuptials took KOR are: Sir Edmour Valdez, Sir Bert the closing remarks by Sir Dario Boco. Rushbrooke St in Lasalle. Present were Abiera, Sir Salvador Cabugao, Sir As usual, ladies dressed in their Sunday Ciony Nueva, Nancy Karidis, Jeanette James de la Paz, Sir Dario Boco, Sir best successfully attended to the Perognon, Nenita Licyayo, Eppie Rey Balansi, Sir Floristo Rillo, and Sir different committees and also served as Genero, Tessie Lopez, Consuelo John Linden. Admission to the charming partners of their personal Barona, Rebecca Aguilar, and Valent organization is not just a simple knights. Among these ladies are Ladies Lloyd Hughes. Also invited were their acceptance of desire to be a member. Claire Boco, Cherry Palmos, IPad teacher Al Abdon, accompanied by Knighting includes the intricacies of the Alejandrina Ablog, Abeith Piedra, his wife, Cora, who saw to it that he use of the sword. In charge of knighting Estela Tablas, Leonna Gattoc, Linda didn’t drown himself on Diet Coke. Past the new recruits were Sir Gerry Danzil, Danzil, Rose De La Paz, Doris Tabo-oy, QACFT President Trans Liganor was Sir Jose Damasco (KGOR, Canada Isabel De La Piedra, Delia Daniel, Julie there also to see the result of the Regional Commander), Sir Dario Boco Tabamo, Grace Baculina, Revelina program she originally initiated (by (KGOR, Eastern Canada Regional Supan, Thelma Esperon, and Rowena applying of a government grant). Commander), Sir James De La Paz Racuya. These ladies, with their During this session, each student asked (KGOR, Deputy Area Commander), Sir attractive ensembles and social graces individual questions pertaining to Bert Abiera, and Sir Rey Balansi. made their Knights very proud! After problems with lighting, focus, sizes, Members who were knighted were the program, dancing started in earnest. angles, etc. One of them complained Cipriano Flores Galang, Stephane The music was very inviting that most that she couldn’t see anything. Al Morin, Ruben Salanga, Dindo Clauna, stayed up to adieu time ! Abdon said, “No wonder; your camera Bernardo Sarmiento, and Dionisio de Well, it seems to be a double is not open.” los Reyes. Included in the featured header report on Knights of Rizal Recently on August 14, 2018, portion of the program were the activities. Last Saturday, August 4, the IPad class 5 (also under Al Abdon), Induction of Officers, the Awarding of 2018, members drove to Rawdon for a held their graduation exercises at 6767 Service Medals and the Elevation of picnic. Assembly was at Tim Horton’s in Cotes des Neiges, Montreal. The place on January 13, 2017 at the First Ranks to some deserving knights. The Van Horne corner Victoria . You can’t graduates were: Leonila Pascua, Tessie Filipino Baptist Church on 6999 Cote evening had a military-like atmosphere, believe how many seniors were there. Lopez, Rosario Tapia, Consuelo Des Neiges with Pastor Joe Faia with dignified uniforms festooned with There were two other groups enroute to Barona, Ellie Israel, and Clement officiating. The most inspiring part of sash and medals galore. The knighting the Mohawk Casino. For the KOR Fadoul. Each graduate was asked by Al the wedding service was the Foot Ceremony started with the candidates of group, as if everyone brought food for Abdon which part of the program Washing Ceremony. Yes, you read knighthood entering blindfolded (to 5-10 people that there were enough left benefitted them the most. Each right. What a truly unique and an great dramatic effect !). One learns that for supper. The day started cloudy but expressed their personal satisfaction absolute delight to behold for those in knighting involves placing the sword on at lunchtime drizzles came by. So, about the course. The above six new attendance! The Scripture Reading was every shoulder of the candidate who is instead of calling the occasion “ Singing graduates received their Certificate of taken from 1Corinthians13 which in a kneeling position. The candidate in the Rain,” we called it “Eating in the Completion rom Trans Liganor, the speaks of the excellence of love: Love verbally accepts while another another Rain !” Fortunately, the rain didn’t last outgoing President of the Quebec is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; officer gently taps him on the shoulder. long and the group had time to visit the Association of Canadian Filipino love does not brag and is not arrogant, To complete the knighting, the spouse other scenic views. Before embarking Teachers (QACFT) assisted by the does not act unbecomingly; it does not or close friend of the candidate pins his for the trip home, the men had fun incoming President Bing Estopa. seek its own, is not provoked, does not medal on his lapel to indicate that now discussing petty politics sprinkled with Aloha ! August 19, 2018 was a take into account a wrong suffered, he is a member of the KOR. Dinner jokes. The trip provided a much Hawaiian party dress-up day at the St. does not rejoice in unrighteousness, came afterwards, followed by the needed relaxation. We spent the day Kevin’s Social Hall on Cotes des Neiges, but rejoices with the truth; bears all Entrance of Colors which began the eating delicious potluck. We watched Montreal. The occasion was the things, believes all things, hopes all evening’s merriment. Flag bearers people swimming in the river down monthly social activity of the Association things, endures all things. (This were Sir Teddy Sadsad Dedote below, people barbecuing, and of Filipino Seniors of Montreal (AFSM). paragraph was contributed by my (Philippine Flag), Sir Angelito children just running and horsing Every lady in that hall was Hawaiian- daughter, Joy Rosales, an aspiring Laxamana, KOR, (Canada Flag), and around. Fun-seekers who joined the dressed complete with a matching lei for writer By heart). Sir Esmael Calaunan (Quebec Flag). Rawdon trip were Gerry & Linda Danzil, the evening. The AFSM first lady, Nene And on that note. See you After everybody received the invitation Dario & Claire Boco, Lito, Slavina & Fabia, even changed from a flowered next issue and God Bless ! to follow the parade, Sir Edmour Valdez Beth Laxamana, Reggie Villamor, pink gown into a multicoloured blue sang the national anthems. As in all Dr. Cherry Palmos, Pedro Danzil, Ernesto gown which matched the AFSM August 2018 14 The North American Filipino Star

Make a living one vlog Face of the Year at a time runner-up realizes his showbiz dream

Michelle Fox Michelle Fox is one of comments from my followers. many people who has made They really inspire me to make vlogging her job. Funny enough, more vlogs,” Michelle says. it started with her simple desire of (Bakit sakin puro may ma-i- Miguel Villacis acquiring a new gadget. (May comment lang?!) When Miguel Villacis Pascual whose acting, he noted, budget si ate?!) joined Face of the Year 2018, his are very natural and effortless. He “My vlogging was just by dream was to enter show likes Jericho’s “Siargao,” by the accident. I wanted a new camera business. He needed the way. because i was planning to enroll exposure to get into show He would like to do in a photography class. But when business. And he succeeded in dramatic roles, but “I also like to I uploaded a video in December making the competition his do action roles, even kontrabida 2017, pumatok bigla sa stepping stone. roles, which are more sambayanang pilipino! They Too bad Miguel did not challenging,” he said. Among the requested for more videos,” She admits she also gets win (he emerged just one of the young actresses, Miguel said Michelle shared. (Bakit sakin hate messages on YouTube and runners-up) but he won four he’d like to be paired with Bianca walang request?!!) Facebook but she tries not to special awards. It was good Umali whose latest TV show was Naming her vlog react. (Chin up lang daw sya! ) enough for him; after all he the well-loved GMA primetime “vavaeng marangal” was also “Yes, I have haters gained notice – which was really series “Kambal, Karibal.” When unplanned: “I didnt intend to especially those who are his intention – and now he is on he was in high school (at Letran), name it as such. I did this video perfectionists. But they just his way to stardom. He is set to Miguel was into sports – martial about the ‘Meet the parents’ look inspire me to do better.” (Kahit do an indie movie and his single, arts like karate and basketball. and I mentioned that you should minsan sarap nang patulan!) “Target Date” will soon be He played with the Philippine be a vavaeng marangal. The Her increasing number of released. Team. viewers liked the term at yun na followers encourages her to He is taking acting and He is currently studying at lang daw bansag sakin.” (Ako continue her vlogs, this time with singing workshop under Elson Trinity College (taking up kaya ano magandang bansag, the help of her special someone, Montalbo of Viva. Marketing). “I’d like to be a maliban sa bading!) Lalaking Marangal. (May lalaki na Asked what his preference businessman someday and put Michelle’s vlogs focus on sya?!) is, whether to be an actor or up my own restaurant.” At the beauty and lifestyle. She is at her “My dream is simple: to singer, Miguel said he’d like to do moment, Miguel is the endorser best giving make-up tutorials. spread love and good vibes. I both, although he’d like most to of Cafe Marla. He has also been (Makapag-tutor nga rin ng good want to make my channel fun be known as an actor, following tapped to endorse a gasoline manners and right conduct sa and exciting for everybody!” in the footsteps of his idols brand.
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Jericho Rosales and Piolo “i love reading positive www.filipinostar.org August 2018 The North American Filipino Star 15 Success of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ movie sparks plans for sequel Wu, Michelle Yeoh, Awkwafina and new film also will tell the story of newcomer Henry Golding. Astrid, the cousin of Golding’s On its debut weekend, the character, Nick, with a man named movie topped U.S. and Canadian Charlie played by “Glee” alum Harry box offices with $26.5 million in ticket Shum Jr., Chu told the trade sales from Friday to Sunday, and publication. sales had topped $44 million The gold-digging character through Tuesday. The movie is now in “Crazy Rich Asians,” Kitty Pong, starting to roll out in theaters around portrayed by Fiona Xie, will also have the world. a bigger role, Chu said. In the film, Wu plays a New “We needed to hire York economics professor who flies somebody who can really act, to Singapore to meet her boyfriend’s because in time she becomes much family only to discover it is one of the more significant,” he said. wealthiest in the country. The cast The plans for a sequel was drawn from Taiwan, Britain, emerged as Singapore’s defense China, Malaysia, the Philippines, the ministry said that author Kwan, also United States and Australia, along an executive producer on the “Crazy with Singapore. Rich Asians” film, is wanted for The main cast also is defaulting on his compulsory military Author Kevin Kwan (R) and cast members Henry Golding and expected to return for the sequel, service. Kwan could not be reached Constance Wu pose at the premiere for ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ in The Hollywood Reporter said. The for comment.
Los Angeles, California, US. The Warner Bros. movie to direct an adaptation of Lin-Manuel Jericho Rosales admits studio is in the early stages of Miranda’s musical “In the Heights,” developing a sequel to its which is scheduled for release in cheating in a past relationship groundbreaking romantic comedy June 2020. “Crazy Rich Asians,” a source with The Hollywood Reporter first knowledge of the matter said on reported plans for a sequel. The Wednesday. trade publication said the next It is unclear when a sequel installment would be based on could reach theaters. No script has author Kevin Kwan’s second book in been written and no deals have yet a trilogy, “China Rich Girlfriend.” been signed with the movie’s “Crazy Rich Asians” marked screenwriters, the source said. a milestone as the first film from a Jon M. Chu plans to return to major Hollywood studio in 25 years direct the new film, his publicist to feature an all-ethnic Asian confirmed. But he is first scheduled ensemble cast. It stars Constance

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Why many celebs have life Anne Curtis opens up coaches about depression

Actress and TV host Anne Curtis was named one of "Top 30 World’s Most Beautiful Women of 2017" by a Hollywood-based social magazine. Kapamilya actress Anne Bourdain. In the post, she said: Clarissa Calingasan Curtis admitted that she “Depression is real and we never experienced depression and know what people might be going Life coach Clarissa succeeding in 7 aspects of their life advised people with the same through every day. Be kind. Take Calingasan wants to reach out to – health, happiness, finances, problem to seek help. time to talk. Ask how your friends celebrities, including Sarah career, family, spirituality and In the press conference of are. It just might make a Geronimo and Vice Ganda, to offer friends.” her August 18 “Annekulit” concert, difference.” them free sessions. Many international Anne said it is important not to "I've had my fair share of Three months ago, the pop celebrities and leaders admit to keep one's mental state to oneself. depression and anxiety. A lot of it superstar broke down during her have life coaches. Oprah Winfrey, "You seek help. You seek has to do with, in fact, press, and Las Vegas concert and apologized Bill Clinton, Leonardo DiCpario, help from your friends. Don't be having the stress of press when I to her fans, saying, “I’m sorry, Serena Williams, Andre Agassi and ashamed. You seek help from your was going through something very, pagod na po ako.” Shortly after, Hugh Jackman are just some of family, from people who love you. very tough. A lot of anxiety built up comedian Vice Ganda admitted in them. Highly successful You can even seek professional na parang feeling ko ayaw ko nang an interview that he too entrepreneurs and professionals help if you feel uncomfortable humarap sa tao. It happened really, “experienced and underwent have certified life coaches from the talking to family members and really bad,” she professed. depression like Sarah and would start of their career. They give them friends about it, but the most For Anne, having a support have anxiety attacks.” unbiased and constructive important thing is to seek help," the group her makes her overcome And although the two have criticism and unwavering "BuyBust" star said. depression. announced they are in better state encouragement all the way to the The “It’s Showtime” host "I think when you have the of mind these days, Calingasan success line. I personally think recalled her depression, but did perfect support team around you, said her offer stands should they coaching is one of the single most not mention when it happened. and you don't let it eat you up need to avail of it in the future. effective success accelerators. Last June, Anne tweeted inside, you'll be able to get through “Life coaching is a So why Sarah and Vice in about Kate Spade and Anthony it,” she said.
profession so profoundly different particular, I asked. from therapy or counselling. I don’t “I admire both of them. give advice or my personal They are both passionate with what Alex Gonzaga receives opinions. In the case of Vice and they do. You can easily connect Sarah, they are very popular and with them through their eyes. They ‘Gold Play Button’ most of their time are spent on are very influential and they always caption: “Our GOLD BUTTON is giving people entertainment. With share their energy, talents and here!!!!!” wrote the actress. their hectic schedules and the abilities that could lead both of “Mabuhay ang mga netizens na unpredictable acceptance or them into thinking they could be may ginintuan puso judgements of people watching tired or drained. In this day and nagsubscribe!” them, they could easily burn out. age—a hectic life, so many Known for her hilarious That’s where I step in: I could help imbalances, social media, less real videos, the Filipino television them realize their unlimited interaction—all of these lead host, singer, actress, and author potential while enjoying their people into making decisions that started vlogging since July 2017. dream – a balanced life.” lead to a place where they might Her vlogs feature traveling She added: “We help feel fearful, empty and always with her family and friends, make- people realize that whatever it is seeking something that they up tutorials, her everyday life, bag they want to achieve in life, it can themselves don’t know what.” Alex Gonzaga with her Golden raid, a date with her boyfriend be realized. We help them lead And that’s why many Youtube Button Mikee Morada, and more.
their lives to the fullest. This means celebs need life coaches.
achieving a balanced life even Gonzaga proudly showed during and after limelight, and off the award on Instagram with www.filipinostar.org August 2018 The North American Filipino Star 17 She scrimps and saves

Kris Bernal Kris Bernal has her lipstick line and become a businesses and bought a house in billionaire. the US. How exactly did she do it? She has studied how Read on. lipsticks are made and even took Celebrities are among the up an E-commerce workshop. highest paid people in the world, “More than anything else, but Kris Bernal is the thrifty one. more than the tube or the And now she’s getting the packaging or the branding, my last laugh – or at least she’s priority is really the formula,” she laughing her way to the bank. She reiterated. recently bought a house and lot in In terms of standard, she West Covina, California, and runs wants the product “highly several businesses in the pigmented, full coverage, Philippines with more coming up. hydrating, creamy, long-lasting, and So many actors whose stature in light-weight.” the industry seems bigger than her She said: “With my name on can only dream of having what Kris the line, quality is more important does. than just selling and making In an interview, Kris said money.” she’s not had a driver ever. And for Her line will have five a time she worked almost round the shades of lipstick. clock. Has her own glam team? You New resto must be kidding. After the success of her Many of the clothes she burger joint aptly named Meat Kris, wears publicly are sponsored and, the actress has opened House Of besides, she gets many freebies – a Gogi, a Korean barbecue restaurant perk for being a star. in Quezon City. Well, honestly, she used to The restaurant offers buy branded things, particularly unlimited samgyeopsal, beef, and designer bags and shoes. But, she Korean side dishes that comes with has since stopped. And those she unlimited cheese. It also has own had already been sold, the unlimited Bibimbap. actress pointed out. Kris shared they were able Most of the money she to save up on costing because his earns goes to her time deposit non-showbiz boyfriend is a chef. account. Word to the wise: the Also her business partner, his interest really grew. family’s business is supplier of all She will soon buy another kinds of raw meat and dairy lot where a dream house will be products. built. In terms of her branching Life is sweet for those who out House of Gogi, Kris said she’s scrimp and save, she’ll tell you that. thinking about it. More than the Business-minded money needed for such an Kris is working on an all- investment, her work schedule for natural, cruelty-free lipstick line she now just might not allow it. plans to call SHE. After playing dual roles The idea of venturing into Nimfa and Rosette on “Impostora,” the cosmetic business started when Kris returns on the small screen by she got inspired by 22-year-old playing a pivotal character on the American TV personality Kylie upcoming series “Mag-asawa, Jenner who opened her own Magkaribal.”

www.filipinostar.org August 2018 18 The North American Filipino Star epitomizes the values of the Liberal Pope keeps silent on abuse claim From Page 9 Housefather Party in favour of a nation where all can contribute and succeed regardless of letter at end of Irish visit Budning on behalf of Hampstead origin, race or creed. It is with great Mayor Bill Steinberg. A number of other pride that I endorse Anthony's re- city councillors were also present. nomination as the Liberal candidate in “Having the support of my Mount Royal.” local colleagues is incredibly important "The opportunity to collaborate to me” said Housefather. “As a former with Anthony Housefather is often Mayor and Councillor, I know the provided to me and it remains a importance of having the local MP constantly renewed pleasure, all these responsive to the needs of elected years we have worked together. Thanks officials at the provincial and municipal to him, we are fortunate in Mount Royal levels where we work together on files to count on a dynamic MP, very that transcend jurisdictions. It is an present, capable of a great proximity honour to work with them on a regular with the residents as well as with the basis and have their support.” members of the municipal council." “Anthony is an outstanding said Town of Mount Royal Mayor Member of Parliament responding to Phillipe Roy. the concerns of the residents of our city “Anthony has been an and to the needs of Cote Saint Luc”, outstanding MP, one who stays very said Mayor of Cote Saint Luc Mitchell close to his constituents, to me and the Brownstein. “You know you can always other elected officials in the Mount Pope Francis addressed journalists on his flight back from Dublin to Rome count on Anthony to stand up for what Royal riding. He is incredibly hard (Reuters) he believes in. He is a trusted leader (Aug. 26) BBC News) knew about allegations of sex abuse working and has done an excellent job who is one of the hardest working as head of the Justice Committee. I Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano also by a prominent US cardinal for five people I know.” accused him of covering up years before accepting his resignation hope and fully expect Anthony to be re- “Anthony has built bridges elected in 2019.” said Hampstead allegations of sexual abuse by a US last month. between ethnic and racial groups and cardinal. Archbishop Vigano says he Mayor Bill Steinberg in a statement spoken with strength and read by Hampstead Councillor Warren The Pope was asked about had told Pope Francis in 2013 that determination in the House of the accusations by reporters on his Cardinal Theodore McCarrick had Budning. Commons against intolerance, With the election just over a flight back to Rome after this faced extensive accusations of discrimination and hate. Anthony has weekend's Papal visit to Ireland. sexually abusing lower-ranking year away, Anthony remains committed proven that he is our champion in to continue working hard representing He said he would not say a seminarians and priests. consolidating this multicultural Canada single word in response to the 11- The Pope "knew from at least Mount Royal and connecting with built on equality and respect,” said constituents as much as possible. page letter from Archbishop Vigano. June 23 2013 that McCarrick was a Marvin Rotrand Councillor for "I will say sincerely that I must serial predator," wrote Archbishop Media Contact: Snowdon. “I am honoured to count Daniel Gans say this, to you," he said, when asked Vigano, adding that "he knew that he Anthony both as a friend and as the by a journalist about the letter, "and all was a corrupt man, he covered for him [email protected] federal representative overlapping my 613-294-8585 of you who are interested: Read the to the bitter end."# municipal electoral district. He document carefully and judge it for yourselves. public debates,” the statement from a deeply polarized political climate. The "I will not say one word on From Page 9 John McCain McCain said. “But, we have always had former Arizona senator predicted that this. I think the statement speaks for powerfully that evening.” so much more in common with each the U.S. will emerge from its current itself." Trump offered his condolences other than in disagreement. If only we divisions “stronger than before.” The timing of the letter, to the Arizona senator’s family in a remember that and give each other the “Do not despair of our present released as the Pope addressed tweet Saturday evening but made no benefit of the presumption that we all difficulties, we believe always in the sexual abuse by priests during his visit mention of McCain’s legacy of military love our country, we’ll get through promise and greatness of America to Ireland, has raised questions about service or leadership in the Senate. these challenging times.” because nothing is inevitable here,” whether Pope Francis is facing a The president has in the past Even before his public feud McCain’s statement said. “Americans coordinated attack from traditionalists suggested that McCain, who was a with Trump, McCain built a reputation never quit, we never surrender, we within the Catholic hierarchy. prisoner of war and torture victim as a senator willing to buck his own never hide from history, we make "You have sufficient during the Vietnam War, was not a war party on issues ranging from climate history. Farewell fellow Americans. God journalistic capacity to draw hero because he had been captured. change to campaign finance. He was bless you and God bless America.” # conclusions," Pope Francis told the He also criticized McCain for voting referred to often as a “maverick” reporters on board his plane. against the Republican bill to repeal senator and had outsize influence in "When a little time has passed the Senate, especially on issues related and replace the Affordable Care Act. Learn to speak French and you have the conclusions, “We are 325 million to defense and foreign policy. perhaps I will talk," he added. opinionated, vociferous individuals. We McCain was also known for a and get a better job. What does Archbishop argue and compete and sometimes willingness to work across the aisle, a Call to register Vigano allege? 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