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By wavesnews staff with files from Philippine Daily Inquirer By wavesnews staff with files from Philippine Daily Inquirer NOSI BALASI ? SINO BA SILA ? Who are the senators, congressmen, govern- ment officials and other individuals involved in the yet biggest corruption case ever to hit the Philippine government to the tune of billions and bil- lions of pesos as probers continue to unearth more anomalies on the pork barrel or Priority Development Assistance fund (PDAF)? Sept.16, Monday, the department of Justice formally filed plunder charges against senators Ramon “ jr., and Juan Ponce

Combat police forces check their comrade (C) who was hit by Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) sniper fire in downtown Zamboanga City. Photo: AFP

CHARGED! Muslim rebels under the Moro Na- standstill, classes suspended and tional Liberation Front (MNLF) of curfew enforced from 8:00pm to Nur Misuari “invaded” Zamboanga 5:00am to protect residents being city Sept.8 at dawn taking over sev- caught in the hostilities. eral barangays (villages), held hun- dreds of residents hostages and Already there are some 82,000 dis- (from left) Senate Minority Leader Juan Ponce-Enrile, and Senators Jose “Jinggoy” Es- placed residents of the city while at trada and Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. INQUIRER FILE PHOTOS engaged government soldiers in running gun battles that has so far least four barangays remained un- Enrile along with alleged mastermind Janet Lim Napoles and 37 others. resulted in 52 deaths and hundreds der control by the MNLF using hun- dreds of them as human shields. Justice secretary Lilia de Lima said the lawmakers and 38 other individuals more wounded. are facing charges over alleged conspiracy to divert P10 billion to “dummy This new flare up in Muslim insur- Government troopers, backed by aid organizations and ghost projects in exchange for kickbacks”. gence has derailed on-going peace armoured personnel carriers and (Continued on page 5) talks to end the decades long con- helicopter gunships tried to flush flict in Mindanao with an agreed out the MNLF rebels said to be un- ARE PINOY-CANADIAN SENIORS POOR? formation of a so-called Bangsa Mo- der a certain Commander Malik, a ro entity designed to grant autono- close aide of Misuari, but were met Despite realizing their dreams of finally settling in Canada, Filipino-Canadian my and a form of self-government by sniper fires and mortar barrages. seniors are considered as "poor " and wanting in basic needs such as housing under Philippine sovereignty. A late report said a ceasefire bro- and health care. A study conducted by Roland Santos Coloma Ph.D,Fritz Luther Pino and As a result of this new violence, all kered by vice president Jojo Binay (Continued on page5 ) flights in and out of Zamboanga city (Continued on page 5) remain suspended, business at a

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Canadian nabbed for joining SONA rally Page 3 in October COUNTERPOINT: Who’s Behind the MNLF Zamboanga Siege? Page 4 Agence France-Presse Sponsors to repay immigrants’ debts Page 6 WASHINGTON - Barack Obama will Obama will attend summits in Indo- Culinary icon Nora Daza dies at 84 Page 12 pay the first visit by a US president nesia and Brunei and also visit long-

LIFESTYLE: Mutya Datul is Miss Supranational 2013 Page 19 to Malaysia in a half-century on a time US ally the Philippines during four-nation Asia tour next month, the October 6-12 trip. And more…. the White House said Friday. (Continued on page 3)

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(Continued from page1 ) growing and largely US- friendly region as neglected Canadian nabbed for joining OBAMA TO VISIT PHL…. in the past. SONA rally: Karapatan The trip is "part of his ongo- The last US president to vis- ing commitment to increase ABS-CBNnews.com it Malaysia was Lyndon US political, economic and Johnson in 1966. US rela- – A Canadian stu- full details of what hap- security engagement with tions with the Muslim- dent is being held by immi- pened to her," Karapatan the Asia Pacific," the state- majority nation soured dur- gration officials for her al- Secretary General Cristina ment said. leged participation in the Palabay told ABS- ing the 1981-2003 tenure of protest rally during Presi- CBNnews.com on Saturday Prime Minister Mahathir Obama will take part in the dent Benigno Aquino III's morning. Mohamad, a strident critic Asia-Pacific Economic Coop- State of the Nation Address of the West. eration summit in Bali, In- Palabay said Chatillon- in July, human rights advo- Meunier merely observed cate Karapatan said. the rally. She did not join Karapatan said Kim Chatil- the march nor held plac- lon-Meunier, 24, is at the ards. Bureau of Immigration de- Chatillon-Meunier is the tention center in Camp Ba- Kim Chatillon-Meunier second foreigner to be held gong Diwa in Bicutan, by immigration officials. . The group learned that Last month, Dutch activist "We call on the BI to imme- Chatillon-Meunier was Thomas van Beersum was diately release Kim and al- nabbed on Friday evening also prevented from board- low her to go home to Cana- while about to take her ing his flight to China. da. We likewise demand flight for Hong Kong. She Palabay said that unlike van that such blacklists/ was also placed on an immi- Beersum who was ques- watchlists should be with- gration "watchlist" for alleg- tioned while inside the air- drawn or scrapped by the edly participating in the SO- port, Chatillon-Meunier was BI, as these are tools for donesia and then head to NA rally. arrested and brought to a The White House said that harassment and suppres- the sultanate of Brunei for "Kagabi pumunta na doon detention facility. Obama will visit Malaysia to sion of fundamental rights," the East Asia Summit. ang isang paralegal staff ng take part in the Global En- Karapatan said in a press "Kumuha na din kami ng Karapatan to look into her trepreneurship Summit, an Russia traditionally partici- statement. representation to make sure situation and ask her the initiative on job growth that pates in the regional meet- (Continued on page 5) the US leader designed as a ings, potentially giving way to reach out to the Is- Obama his latest opportuni- lamic world. ty to meet Russian Presi- dent Vladimir Putin. Plunder and Malampaya: Justice Obama will also meet Prime Minister Najib Razak "to Russia has spearheaded a delayed is justice denied highlight our growing bilat- proposal for Syrian Presi-

By Atty. Harry Roque Jr eral ties with Malaysia," a dent Bashar al-Assad to put White House statement his chemical weapons under said. international control, at In February of 2004, civil stitutional. local officials. The fourth least temporarily halting a society led by Bishop Pedro argument of the petitioners Obama, who spent part of This was on at least four US push for a military strike Dulay Arigo of , Ce- would prove to be perhaps his youth in Indonesia, has grounds: First, the interim in retaliation for the sar Sarino, the late Dr Gerry the most important argu- put a priority on building sharing agreement amended regime's alleged use of the Ortega, the late Dr. Jose An- ment in promoting good relations with Southeast the legal provision on how weapons. tonio Socrates, Prof. Oscar governance. Petitioners ar- Asia, seeing the fast- much the entitlement Evangelista and Cesar R. gued that the manner by should be: from 40 percent Ventura and I filed suit be- which Mrs. Arroyo entered of gross to 20 percent net; fore the Supreme Court into the agreement was un- Palace tells reporters in Second, it amended the local questioning the legality of constitutional because she government code in the President Gloria Macapagal spent the funds without Zambo: Keep safe distance manner by which it was to Arroyo’s use of the govern- congressional authorization. be shared by the barangay, ment proceeds from the municipality and province In entering into the ques- Malampaya natural gas field. where the resources are tioned sharing agreement, Petitioners, before going to found. Under the law, the PGMA invoked the provision the Supreme Court, had pre- province shall have 20 per- of a little known Marcos viously filed suit in the RTC cent of such revenues, while Presidential Decree 910, of Palawan and the Court of the municipality and the section 8 of which reads: “— Appeals, pursuant the hier- barangay are to have the Section 8. x x x production archy of Courts. lion’s share of the revenues: share on service contracts The petitioners’ complaint 35 percent and 45 percent, and similar payments on the was simple. Under the 1987 respectively. The sharing exploration, development Constitution, local govern- agreement called for pro- and exploitation of energy MANILA – Malacan ang on kasundaluhan at ng ating Saturday appealed to media kapulisan na nandoon,” she ments were given a fair and jects to be identified by the resources, shall form part of personnel in Zamboanga said in a radio interview. equitable share in the reve- two representatives of the a Special Fund to be used to City to keep a safe distance nues derived from natural province, its governor, and finance energy resource de- from the conflict zone. “We appeal to them to cover the event at a safe distance resources found in their ar- the mayor of Palawan. velopment and exploitation Deputy presidential spokes- para maiwasan din na may- ea. Under the Local Govern- Third, the Code provides the programs and projects of person Abigail Valte ex- roong mga kawani ng media ment Code, this share was manner by which the money the government and for pressed concern over the na masaktan o kaya'y mad- defined as 40 percent of all was to be spent: 80 percent such other purposes as may safety of reporters covering amay doon sa mga gross government receipts of all sums should be ap- be hereafter directed by the the standoff, saying they operasyon doon,” she added. from these resources. Pala- plied to lower the cost of President.” Petitioners ar- should not put their lives at risk just to put out a story. On Friday, a mortar grenade wan civil society then ar- electricity in the province, gued that this violates the exploded in what was con- gued that a provisional shar- while the remaining 20 per- rule that no money shall be “Doon sa mga kasamahan po sidered a “safe zone,” where ing agreement entered into cent should go to local gov- paid out of the national natin sa media na nandoon most of media personnel sa Zamboanga City, nai- and Philippine National Red by Mrs. Arroyo and the then ernment projects and for treasury without appropria- intindihan po din natin Cross workers were staying. -local leadership of the livelihood. The Interim shar- tion by law. 'yung inyong pangan- province providing that Pa- ing agreement made the gailangan na makapagbato ABS-CBN correspondent PGMA, on the other hand, Jorge Carin o said the blast lawan shall be entitled to 20 fund additional pork barrel po ng istorya dito, ngunit argued that because of the occurred just a few meters percent net of all govern- for the two representatives mag-ingat din po kayo dahil foregoing PD, all govern- from where he was. Several ment revenues was uncon- of the province and its other kasama kayo doon sa mga (Continued on page 6) pinoprotektahan ng ating (Continued on page 6)

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As President Pnoy enters the last stage of his 3rd year of his A.F. Soriano “Matuwid na Daan” governance (the right path), the chal- lenges and burdens seem to become insurmountable or heavier. WHO’S BEHIND THE MNLF As we go to press, charges of plunder are poised against some lawmakers (among them perhaps a former senate ZAMBOANGA CITY SIEGE? president) and other personalities in connection with the Talks are ripe nowadays in la and Jinggoy Estrada both alone? P10 Billion Pork barrel Fund “scam-dal” (scam and scan- the Manila grapevine and nursing presidential and dal). ***** news circles about personal- vice presidential plans re- The premise of these charges is based on the amount that ities behind the Sept.8 Moro spectively. Enrile on the oth- Now comes vice president was allegedly pocketed which surpassed the threshold of national Liberation Front er hand is a respected and Jojo Binay announcing a P50 Million for a crime to be considered as plunder. (MNLF) sneak attack in influential political master ceasefire in Zamboanga city Zamboanga city. whose expertise could be he claimed to have brokered So far, it was only disgraced president Erap Estrada who tapped in a presidential with Misuari but was quick- was convicted of this crime but was pardoned by then pres- The suspicion is some “con- campaign. ly rebuffed by minions of ident . sulsultants” instigated the President Pnoy on grounds renewed fighting in Minda- Too, Enrile is one of coun- Arroyo herself may be facing the same music soon as she is that it was unauthorized. nao to divert attention to try’s brightest legal minds, a presently detained in a hospital. the ongoing Pork barrel seasoned trial lawyer before Binay was accused of using There are fears the Pork barrel scandal could trigger anoth- scam investigation. he joined politics. the Zamboanga situation to er EDSA uprising. Many agree, people are sick and tired of get political mileage and “Mayroon nagsulsul kay ***** widespread corruption in the bureaucracy. grandstanding. Binay has Misuari and the MNLF Speculations are swirling on recently announced he is Aside from the pork barrel mess, Pnoy’s hand is also full (somebody goaded or in- the coincidence of the Zam- running for the presidency with the present Zamboanga crisis as the MNLF Moro Na- trigued Misuari) para boanga city attack to wit: in 2016. tional Liberation Front continue to put Zamboanga city un- guluhin ang sitwasyon and der siege after it attacked that Mindanao hub last Sept.8, let the government be kept -The Philippines during the Defense secretary Voltaire holding hundreds of residents hostages in some 4 baran- busy in the Zamboanga cri- time of President Cory Aqui- Gazmin said there was no gays (villages). sis para ma-divert ang at- no was enjoying good inves- ceasefire at all. tors confidence when she The “ invasion” resulted to at least 52 deaths so far and dis- tention of the media and the ***** restored democracy after placed some 80,000 city dwellers. people away from the pork barrel investigation,” a me- the 1986 EDSA revolution. FOCUS ON FILIPINO- Not only a serious security matter, the resurgent MNLF dia colleague intimated. But six months later, her CANADIAN SENIORS: A shows a weak link to the ongoing peace process to the dec- government was rocked by study titled, “Life is really As of this writing, Napoles ades-old Muslim Mindanao problem that has claimed al- a series of coup d’etats that hard here: The living condi- and senators Ramon most half a million lives since the 1970s and stunted Min- scared away investments. tions and needs of Filipino danao’s development. “Bongbong” Revilla, Jinggoy elderlies in the greater To- What do you call that? De- Estrada, ronto area”, authored by A peace agreement and a proposed Bangsa Moro entity to stabilization. And who were were formally charged Roland Santos Coloma, give autonomy to Muslims were supposed to be forged in behind all these? (Sept.16) with the crime of Frank Villanueva and Luther the next few weeks but with the MNLF’s attack on Zambo- plunder, bribery and graft -Today, the Philippines is Pino in collaboration with anga city, it could again derail a lasting peace in that region. and corruption practices, the current emerging leader the Filipino Center of Toron- At the heart of the problem, if we were to believe Nur Mis- which carry the penalty of of ASEAN countries in terms to headed by Linda Javier is uari, head of the MNLF, was the seeming failure on the gov- reclusion perpetua or life of economic growth surpas- quite an interesting but re- ernment’s part to include the MNLF in the peace talks and imprisonment and or death. sing erstwhile leader Indo- vealing piece. the alleged junking of the 1996 peace agreement inked by nesia and also topping giant According to the charge It shows the predicament of the government with the MNLF. China in terms of quarterly sheet filed with the Om- our Filipino-Canadians sen- growth. It’s a plus factor for Amid all these, there are still the territorial disputes with budsman, the three lawmak- iors with respect to living Pnoy and his political party China and the impending deployment of US forces in Philip- ers combined or through conditions, income and their and it could translate into pine soil which many believed is a ploy to bring back the US conspiracy with Napoles, health. bases. had defrauded or amassed votes. But the more telling finding money from the pork barrel With Revilla, Estrada and The president’s cup indeed runneth over. People are wait- was that 70 percent of them a total amount of more than Enrile charged with plun- ing for results. are living or considered as P500 million. der, their political stock poor despite all of the bene- Will the pork scandal, the Mindanao problem and other big would certainly take a big ***** fits afforded them in their issues, suffer the same fate as the Ampatuan massacre of plunge and their chances of The filing of charges against adopted homeland. 2009 which up to this day is moving at a snail’s pace. winning in the 2016 elec- the three senators assumes Will Pnoy muster enough political will to show that his tions seem already doomed. It’s timely as we pause to added political color since ponder and re-examine the “matuwid na Daan” is truly the real thing ? all of these senators belong Now who are the people to the opposition with Revil- behind the Zamboanga city (Continued on page 5) siege? Was Misuari acting

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(Continued from page 1) dez-P56,087,500. senate president Juan Ponce Pinoys cycle to save the Enrile, through his spokes- NOSI BALASI? A former chief of staff of En- man, welcome the filing of planet rile, lawyer Jessica “Gigi “ the charges but declared, Reyes is also included in the Reuters She said the three senators “let me make clear that I am charge sheet but was re- MANILA -- Over a thousand case, and if we all are able to allegedly committed plun- innocent of the charges. I ported to have left the coun- people peddled through the do that here in the Philip- der in conspiracy with Na- regret that the department try before the charges were streets of Manila on Sunday pines, we can help reach out poles and other officials of of justice has filed an incom- filed. to help promote clean public abroad," said Karen Crisos- implementing agencies plete, hasty and partial in- transportation in the con- tomo, president of the envi- when each of them accumu- The three senators, in- vestigation”. gested Philippine capital ronment biker group Firefly lated more than the P50 mil- formed of this development, Enrile was brought to the and to raise awareness for Brigade. lion plunder threshold declared they will fight the hospital days before the fil- climate change. through a series of plunder raps, professing Cyclists rode for 14 kilome- ing of the case complaining “transactions over time their innocence. An average of 2.5 million ters along main thorough- of difficulty in walking and through misappropriation, vehicles drive over Manila's fares with flags attached to “We will face the charges in high blood pressure. Epifanio delos Santos Ave- their bikes that read "Ice conversion, misuse and mal- court, my appeal to you is Enrile said he trusted the nue (EDSA) highway, offi- Ride" to highlight the need versation of the cash value not to prejudge me,” said Ombudsman to conduct a cials from De- to protect the Arctic region. of the project cost allocated senator Revilla, considered “thorough, complete and velopment Authority said. through their PDAF as a contender for the 2016 A paper published in the impartial investigation” and (Priority development assis- presidential derby. The World Health Organiza- journal Nature said a release tance Fund) and through vowed to cooperate with the tion has said during rush of methane in the Arctic their acceptance of kick- Despite rumors that he is investigation. hour in Manila, where over could speed up the melting flying to Hongkong, Jinggoy backs or commissions. He said “this trust that I will three million registered ve- of sea ice and climate Estrada doused speculations The alleged amount corre- lay my case before her hicles are on the roads, pol- change with a cost to the when he said he is staying (ombudswoman Conchita lution is four times greater global economy of up to $60 sponding to each of the ac- put to face the charges but cused were as follows : Re- Carpio Morales). I am there- than the recommended safe- trillion over the coming dec- warned against efforts “to fore ready and fully and ty level. ades. villa-P224,512,500; Enrile- condition the minds of the P172,834,500; Estrada- honestly cooperate to dis- public that we’re the worst cover not just the truth but One cyclist said choosing Methane is a greenhouse gas P183.793,759; former Mas- thieves and I can’t accept the whole truth”. clean transportation will usually trapped as methane bate Rep. Rizalina Seachion that”. help reduce pollution. hydrate in sediment be- Lanete-P108,405,000 and (AFS/ with files from Philip- neath the seabed. As tem- pine daily Inquirer) "On our part, we want eve- former Apec Rep.Edgar Val- On the other hand, former peratures rise, the hydrate ryone to really use their bi- breaks down and methane cycles and really minimize (Continued from page 1) lined the following: 1991 are poorer that those is released from the seabed, or lessen the burning of fos- who came before 1991. mostly dissolving into the ARE PINOY-CANADIAN SEN- sil fuels. And if that's the - approximately 70 percent IORS POOR? seawater. rate of poverty of Filipino The study further said some (Continued from page1 ) Front (MILF), mostly com- Frank Villanueva in collabo- elderlies in the GTA is six of these people continue to posed of breakaway groups ration with the Filipino Cen- times more than the most work either part time or full MNLF lay siege on Zamboanga from the MNLF. ter of Toronto (FCT)under recent national rate of 11.4 time to augment their pen- was agreed upon September its president Linda Javier % of all elderlies in Canada sions or old age security It was also revealed that 13, between Misuari and showed that 70 percent of living in poverty or three benefits with some of them Misuari resented the Aquino defense secretary Voltaire our elders in the Greater times more than the most saying they still struggle to government’s alleged junk- Gazmin but the latter said Toronto area dwell in condi- recent figures of 17% to make a living and find eco- ing of the 1996 peace agree- “there is no such ceasefire tions of poverty. 23% of all elderlies in the nomic security. ment and to terminate the as the MNLF had not city of Toronto. tripartite implementation stopped firing “. The study,titled "Life is real- The study made several rec- review of that said peace ly hard here: The living con- - research showed also in- ommendations to the gov- MNLF fighters have a repu- agreement. ditions and needs of Filipino dicates that majority of Pi- ernment and the communi- tation for being well-trained Frustrated, Misuari last Au- elderlies in the Greater To- noy elderlies who live with ty among them the creation and experienced, having gust declared secession ronto area” was done to others in a household are of a multi-sectoral agency fought the then dictator from the Philippine Repub- seek out the situation of not also spared from pov- Task Force to provide policy Marcos in the 1970s in a lic and establishing a what it considered as "the erty with half or (47.3 %) of direction, strategies and long drawn Mindanao war “Bangsa Moro Republik” or fastest growing elderly eth- elderlies are in households program developments for that claimed the lives of state. nic minority groups in Cana- with combined yearly in- Filipino seniors and support some more than 200,000 da "and was initiated under comes of $24,000 or less; government policies that . But the government said the University of Toronto (U 14% of them live in house- promote the quality of life of this is not true since the Reports said Misuari and of T) with the FCT. holds with combined in- all elderlies. MNLF and the government the MNLF felt “betrayed “ comes of $36,000 and are scheduled in fact to for being left out of the Launched last Aug.29, prin- $48,000 while those that meet las September 15 in peace talks with the govern- Ylast September 15 in Yog- cipal author Coloma out- arrived in the GTA after ment only negotiating with yakarta, Indonesia. (Continued from page4 ) It only showed that of the ed every year from festivals the Moro Islamic Liberation many Filipino organizations and other seemingly endless COUNTERPOINT…. against her. Tried to have said. here in Toronto, few can be fund raisings should have her belongings search". said as having “substance already been enough to The Canadian Ecumenical plight of these seniors. We and pro-active”, unlike fund worthwhile projects Van Beersum made the Justice Initiative said in a always says they are more those whose activities are such as the FCT’s library but headlines after he was seen statement Chatillon- lucky to have been here in almost always predictable some organizations seem to in a viral photo confronting Meunier came to the Philip- Canada where the govern- in fund raisings, festivals wallow year in and year out a police officer who broke pines as an interim from the ment takes care of all their and garish galas. in their frivolities, shame- down in tears while trying international studies pro- needs as compared to living less self-indulgences and to disperse the protesters. gram of the University of The FCT’s Filipiniana library in their original country the posturing in the media. Montreal. She observed the for instance, I had the privi- "Karapatan condemns this Philippines where the cost program of the SONA rally. lege of visiting, is indeed I wonder if anybody would blatant harassment and vio- of health care is prohibitive very commendable for its do a study on some Filipino lation of rights of Chatillon- "Her research is focused on and pensions are meagre. contents and collections. organizations and let’s see Meunier. Like what the BI women's health in commu- The Filipino Center of To- what startling revelations and the Aquino administra- nities in Tondo, Manila. Kim It is like the FCT building ronto (FCT) should be laud- will come out! tion did to Dutch activist was a delegate to last July's itself, well maintained. ed for embarking on such Thomas van Beersum, they International Conference on study. The funds or money collect- are violating Chatillon- Human Rights in the Philip- Meunier's fundamental pines, and joined the inter- (Continued from page 3) Palabay said. "Very arbi- right to free expression and national solidarity and hu- of her safety while inside trary, kasi walang malinaw her right to study and sup- manitarian mission in Que- Canadian nabbed for joining the facility. Hanggang nga- SONA rally…. na warrant. She was just port human rights issues in zon province prior to the yon nandun pa din siya," briefed on the charges the Philippines," the group conference," the group said.

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(Continued from page 3) no taxation without representation” was based on the idea that the peo- PLUNDER AND MALAMPAYA... ple’s representatives should author- SPONSORS TO REPAY ize all public spending and shall ex- ment revenues earned from Malam- ercise oversight on the manner the IMMIGRANTS' DEBTS paya are in the nature of a special sums are spent. Because the Malam- fund which can be disbursed at the paya funds were spent without con- pleasure of the President. gressional authorization, and hence TOP COURT RULES without oversight, it was spent for By Edwin C. Mercurio It was this argument that later led any and all purpose that the Presi- COA to conclude that at least P2.3 Are you sponsoring relatives to Can- terms of payment, but not simply to dent desired, And when you have a billion of the Malampaya funds were ada? Of course, you love them and forgive the statutory debt.” kleptomaniac for a president, that want them to have a better misused by local government offi- Justice Binnie also clarified that the meant spending the money all for chance. But here’s what you have to cials of Palawan including its fugitive requirement to discharge the duty naught. contend. Due to a recent Supreme ex-governor Joel Reyes and the de- of procedural fairness are “fairly Court ruling, Canadians or perma- feated Baham Mitra. Unfortunately, I cannot help but also blame the minimal” and “narrow in scope.” nent residents who are sponsoring it was this interpretation that also Court for this fiasco. The Malampaya Before moving to collect on a spon- their family members from abroad led to the disbursement of the first petition has been pending in our sorship debt (i.e. filing a certificate to come to Canada could find them- tranche of P900 million Malampaya courts since 2004. It reached the Su- of debt with the Federal Court) the selves owing thousands of dollars release that COA now says were preme Court in 2009 after passing Crown (government), he admon- should their sponsored relatives plundered by Napoles and her co- through the hierarchy of courts, Un- ished, must notify a sponsor at his turn to social assistance during the horts. Ironically, the first tranche til today, it has not been resolved. or her last known address of its sponsorship period. released to Napoles was authorized Had the court acted on the petition claim, provide the sponsor an op- only two days after our oral argu- seasonably, we may have prevented In a 9-0 ruling last June 10 the top portunity within a specified time the ment in the Supreme Court on No- Napoles from squandering P900 mil- court partly allowed the appeal of opportunity to explain in writing the vember 24, 2009. Worse, it is this lion worth of public funds that could the Attorneys General of Canada and relevant financial and personal cir- interpretation that led to the release have gone to livelihood and lowering Ontario against the Ontario Court of cumstances that would defer an im- of a further P26.3 billion of Malam- the cost of electricity in Palawan. We Appeals 2009 ruling in Mavi vs Can- mediate collection, consider any rel- paya funds which early reports now may even have prevented the fur- ada (Atty. General). The decision evant circumstances brought to its say may have been released and ther plunder of P26.3 billion worth calls for sponsors to repay immi- attention bearing in mind that the malversed by Arroyo shortly before of Malampaya revenues and applied grants debts. sponsor’s undertakings were the the 2010 elections. the same not just for national de- essential conditions precedent to The top court's ruling relates to a fense, but also for education and allowing the sponsored immigrant It comes hence as no surprise that case launched by eight Canadians or heath purposes. As the saying goes, to enter Canada in the first place, much of the scandal unearthed by permanent residents who spon- “justice delayed is justice denied.” and must notify the sponsor of the the Napoles revelations involve the sored family members to come to government’s decision. Malampaya funds. To begin with, the I rest my case. Canada. 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President Benigno Aquino III, Vice President and other “Talagang mag-ingat kayo at government officials are in Zambo- talagang huwag nating isangkalan anga to discuss a truce with the re- ang inyong kasiguruhan. Basta bel faction of the Moro National Lib- tandaan lang natin na talagang your eration Front (MNLF), believed to 50 West Wilmot St, U-6 safety is also paramount,” Valte be led by Nur Misuari. Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1M5 said. Tel: 905 695-2080 Fax: 905 695-8820 UPDATE ON THE CANADIAN NABBED FOR JOINING THE SONA RALLY

(STORY ON PAGE 3) Information received by Karapatan and National Union of People's Law- yers said that as of 4:45 pm (Sept 15), personnel of the Bureau of Immigra- tion (BI) detention center in Taguig got a release order for Kim Chatillon- Meunier. Karapatan also confirmed Kim had been already released from jail and in immigration car with three escorts and motorcycle escort on the way to NAIA 3.

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Julia Valledor is Miss Bicol Kaogmahan 2013 The well-attended Miss Bicol Kaogma- The other winners were: han Coronation and Dinner-Dance on Miss Friendship Marjorie August 24, 2013 was a night to remem- N a r t a t e s ber for Sorsogon native, Julia Valledor. (Camarines She bested five other candidates and N o r t e ) , was crowned Miss Bicol Kaogmahan Miss Con- 2013. g e n i a l i t y R h o d o r a Photo on left shows proud parents Mr. Nicole Bergantes & Mrs. Valledor, Julia, Bicol Canada (), Miss Community Association president Personality Rhodora Ber- Paeng Nebres and Cristina Mendoza. Macy gantes (Catanduanes). Nicole Macandog (representing the re- In behalf of the Bicol Canada Communi- gion of ) won the 1st runner up ty Association, Mr. Nebres would like to title while her sister, Macy Macandog thank the participants, attendees and (representing region) was 2nd the generous sponsors. runner up.

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FAMILY FUN IN LA. (L-R) Cassandra de Leon, Rachel Rico, Jazztin Torralba and Carlos de Leon after a sumptuous dinner at the famed Boiling Crab!

Robinsons Land Corporation executives’ Canadian visit: (L-R) Director for International Marketing (Residential Division) Mi- co A. Racelis, Teresa and Daryl.

A family reunion to celebrate the life of Esther Manilay Villafuerte

Hamilton, Ontario - The Villafuerte, Manilay, Mendoza and Ma- bilangan families and friends gathered in Hamilton to celebrate the wonderful life of Esther Manilay Villafuerte. It was a mixed bag of feelings for everyone. They said their sad farewell to their mother, sister, aunt, grandma and friend who passed away on August 18. At the same time, it was re-bonding time for family and friends from Texas, New Jersey, Toronto and Mississauga.

Former members of the Defense Press Corps in the Philippines who are now residing in Toronto held a gathering in Scarborough August 22 for retired Brig. Gen. Cris Maralit who headed the Public Infor- mation Office of the PC/INP, now Philippine National Police, in Camp Crame, City for several years. The honoree is shown in photo 4th from left. With him are Tony Sicat, Butch Galicia, Mayet Caran- dang, Tenny Soriano, Willie Jose, Nestor Arellano, Faye Arellano, and Jojo Taduran. (Photo by Angelo Sicat)

Close cousins Yvette Villafuerte Rilley (from Texas) and Teresa Torralba join for a toast for a dear mother and aunt.

Esther’s only son, Dean Villafuerte poses with cousins Kevin M. Clamucha, Philip and Tony Mendoza.

Chillin’ Cousins. Matthew and Sofia Rilley from Texzs, Reyna Maynard and Hillarie Clarke from Hamilton.

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Featured singer Lisa Ombao is the headliner for Balasang Service, with Eunice Doro, Evan Kheil Felipe, Jhun Fe- Women Empowerment Group : L-R - Laila D., Lea Joy, the concert. lipe and Gilbert Turalba, was the official caterer for the success- Eden ,Maricar, Alice, guest, and Maritess ful Caregivers Niagara event.

2013 YOUTHWAVES CONCERT: Above, young fans surround Toron- to’s very own, Plaitwright Band. Below, OneMatch and Youth Waves Concert Fes- tival register stem cell donors vital for patients RIZAL PARK RALLY. Toronto journalist and writer Ricky Caluen joined thousands of Filipinos in the million people march against the at the Rizal Park (Luneta) recently. Caluen who covered the mass protest, also hooked up with famous broadcast personality Jessica Soho of GMA7 and visited the National Press Club of the Philippines (NPC) where he renewed membership ties on behalf of the National Press Club (Toronto, Canada chapter). LBC Supports ANCOP WALK 2013 Toronto, Ontario, August 25, 2013 – LBC Mundial Cargo Corporation supports ANCOP Canada’s (Answering the Cry of the Poor) flagship project - ANCOP Walk for a second year in a row. LBC knows that it exists in the community of the Filipinos who need and can benefit from its support. LBC’s participation in the successful ANCOP Walk 2012 fueled the desire to committing to another year for the special cause. This year’s pre-walk booth activities and program composed of various perfor- mances on stage gave Rafael Policarpio, LBC Country Head, the opportunity to International Reunion in Las Vegas announce that LBC customers residing in Toronto and Vancouver will soon be able to enjoy LBC’s fast and reliable Air Cargo services by the 4th Quarter of Upsilon Sigma Phi fraternity the year at reasonable prices. The highly energetic members of RKQ together with LBC employees marched & Sigma Delta Phil sorority through downtown Toronto in unison with other supporting organizations. “Joining The ANCOP Walk is a great way to give awareness for our “Kababayans” (fellow countrymen) in need and also to see the beautiful city of Toronto” – Carlo Ferrer, Brand Specialist, LBC Canada. For more information about ANCOP – visit http://www.ancopcanada.com/. To know more about the LBC services in Toronto, please contact 1-416-292-9522.

Batch '57 (L-R): Celso Mendoza (from Victoria, B.C. originally from Los Baños) , Ruben Villareal (former Chancellor of the University of the Philippines Los Baños campus, origi- nally from Mariquina) and Ely Ilano (now of Geneva, Switzerland, originally from Cavi- te). The late Ruben Cusipag (inset)was also a member of the same batch.

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National Shrine of our Mother of Perpetual Help 911: THE NEED St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 131 McCaul St, Toronto TO KNOW GOD (416) 598 3269 Los Angeles, CA— The memories of September 11, 2001 or WEEKLY WEDNESDAY MASS & DEVOTIONS: “911” are deeply etched in minds and emotional thresholds of each and everyone of us who have witnessed it, seen it on 7:30 am * 9:30am * 12 noon, * 2:30pm * 5:05pm * 7:00pm TV or on social media devices. Twelve years after, we found ourselves in a noon mass at the Our Lady of Angels Cathe- Virgen de los Remedios at the Cathedral dral in LA. From the onset, the presiding priest reminds us of the significance of the day and how it impacted our lives. of Our Lady of the Angels His homily was a very touching one as he brings us to his recollection of 12 years ago. Filipinos devotion to Virgen In 1956, Pope Pius XII be- de los Remedios dates back stowed the canonical crown The Cathedral was still being built and was under construc- to the galleon trades to the revered image in tion at that time. Upon hearing the tragic news, he felt the beween Mexico and the recognition of the people’s need to gather the workers and watch the news unfold on a Philippines in the 1500’s. devotion to Mary. Every small black and white TV. He also felt the need for prayers The oldest Marian image September 8, the province and urgently decided to draw the construction workers was brought by Spanish of gathers to re- around him for some serious prayers. The priest recalled missionaries and is en- enact the event. In 2006 the facial expressions of the workers were that of shock and shrined at Malate Church in this tradition was brought disbelief. In its truest sense, there was a need for the “911” Manila. In 1952, Bishop Ce- by Kampampangan expatri- God. sar Maria Guerrero entrust- ates at the Cathedral of Our The days following the dreadful day saw quite an upsurge ed Pampanga under the pat- Lady of Angels that is held in church attendance. After witnessing the Sept 11 tragedy, ronage of the Blessed Moth- every second Sunday of Sep- THERE WAS A URGENT NEED TO KNOW GOD. er. He sent out the image of Jesus through Mary. tember. A crown is present- Virgen de los Remedios to ed to our Lady, as an expres- Why is it that some people only remember God when lost, These visitations of our La- visit every village, town and sion of Mary’s dominion in pain, in trouble or when their emotions are at the lowest? dy and her Son continue up city where the people could over her children that places to the present day around Why do we only know Him only when we need Him? Why? gather in prayer and learn them in the hands of the the province. Daily Masses from Mary the right way to Blessed Mother. are held, the rosary is recit- entrust to our Blessed our Mother, a Mother who live, to find God and to live ed non-stop and in between On this special day, every- Mother, the needs of the protects by her love, God’s in harmony. prayers, the community one rediscovers the mater- Church and of the whole family on its earthly pil- Later on, the image of Santo shares in the prepared nal role the Virgin Mary world. The Church at pray- grimage. The 57th Canoni- Cristo del Perdon was added meals. Goods are collected plays in our lives so that we er has always seen in this cal Coronation Anniversary in procession. Mary, our and distributed to the needy may always be docile disci- humble queen, interceding was held September 8, 2013 Mother intercedes and while reconciliation, for- ples and courageous witness with all her heart for her at the Cathedral of Our Lady brings us all to her Son—to giveness and peace reign. of her Son, Jesus Christ. We suffering people, a role that of the Angels in downtown her Son has given to us all as Los Angeles, California. The Town of Dolores, Quezon: Mass & reception “The New Jerusalem of the Philippines” for the feast of Filipino patron In the year 1934, it was de- many people to be mysteri- cided by the provincial offi- ous or miraculous. Tem- saint San Lorenzo cials of Batangas and Taya- poral and spiritual healings Ruiz at St. Pat- bas, with the concurrence of are being practiced. Pil- Bishop of Nueva Gaceras. grims believe that there are rick’s church in Upon the approval of the some similarities between North Hollywood, Gobernador y Capitan Hen- these places and those that eral de las Islas Pilipinas are in Jerusalem thus, the California. and the Archbishop of Ma- name “The new Jerusalem nila, a town was established of the Philippines”. Today in the vicinity of Sitio Ham- there are more than 70 reli- bujan. This place is now gious sects practicing their Philip Beloso, DQAC president called Sta. Lucia, was a fa- beliefs and rituals in mous bathing resort at the Dolores. members of the association. time. Everyone in the community On September 14, 2013, the was invited to partake in Dolores is a mystical town Dolores, Quezon Association one of the most-awaited in the province of Quezon, of Canada, under the leader- fiesta celebrations in the about 98 km. southeast of ship of its founding presi- community. One of the pro- Manila. It is composed of 16 dent, Philip Beloso, cele- jects of Dolores Quezon As- barangays, four of which are brated its 18th Annual Fiesta sociation of Canada is to in Poblacion. It is bounded Celebration in honour of its provide medical missions to in the south by Tiaong and patron, Our Lady of Sorrows Dolores and also extends the city of San Pablo, – “Mahal na Birhen Doloro- financial support to the is in the west. Towards go- sa”. town. In Toronto, the Asso- ing east, one can find the This yearly tradition is cele- ciation has been known to municipalities from Laguna brated with a procession be a devoted supporter to are in the northern portion, and the Holy Mass followed the Midland pilgrimage, such as Nagcarlan, Rizal and by a sumptuous parade of having sponsored the pil- part of Liliw. Several places native cuisine prepared and grimage in 1999 and 2012 At the dinner reception with newfound FilAm friends Christine M. de have been considered by cooked by officers and respectively. Guia, Ashton Kahn with mom, Myrna Kahn.

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Filipinos Making News TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] PH bags gold in world fireworks championships ABS-CBNnews.com ("Tanging Yaman"), and the John Oliver Zeng, Chief Pyro- Dragon Fireworks has Tinikling folk dance. technician and Jose Veloso, grown to become the largest Lead Pyrotechnician fireworks manufacturer, The performance was de- wholesales, and retailer of signed by Vander Tenedero, Since 1992, Dragon Fire- professional display and a 20-year-old business stu- works has established itself consumer fireworks, as well dent. as the Philippines' trusted as the only ISO 9001:2008 name in providing world Before the event, the team certified fireworks manufac- class pyrotechnics. led paid a courtesy call on turer in ASEAN. Philippine Ambassador to Germany Maria Cleofe Na- tividad in Berlin. MANILA - The Philippines, was applauded by thou- The Dragon Fireworks Inc. represented by Dragon Fire- sands who watched the team was composed: works, Inc., bagged the 2013 event. The Philippine entry edition of the Pyronale Fire- also received the audience Jovenson Ong, Managing Di- works World Champion- award for the evening. rector of Dragon Fireworks, ships at the Berlin Olympic Inc; The Philippine team's chore- Stadium last September 7. Hans Emerson Ong, Tech- ographed performance in- nical Director of Dragon The gold medal winning ef- cluded songs from Angeline Fireworks, Inc., Vander fort, entitled "Philippines- Quinto ("Piliin mo ang Pilipi- Tenedero, Designer of Show; Here Comes the Dragon," nas"), Carol Banawa Kris Aquino invited to First Fil-Am triathlete sets Ladies' gathering cycling record ABS-CBNnews.com By Steve Angeles, ABS-CBN North America News Bureau

MANILA -- President Aqui- As international cycling offi- no's youngest sister, TV per- cials watched Coach Arland- sonality Kris Aquino, has mac's each lap, members of been invited to attend a gath- the Philippine community ering of First Ladies to be held later this month on the cheered him on including sidelines of the United Na- former American Idol final- tions' general assembly in ist Clint Gamboa, former New York City. ABS-CBN talent turned tri- athlete, JR Calanoc. The 42-year-old actress-host shared a photo of the invita- "It was a perfect day, I can't tion, addressed to President Arland Macaseib ask for anything more. I Aquino, in a post on image- wanted to get 160 laps I got sharing service Instagram on 162 and I'll take it. It's the CARSON, California - The Tuesday. best birthday present, best Philippines' most decorated birthday party," Macaseib To be held at Pierre Hotel in triathlete, Arland Macaseib said. New York City, the 3rd Offi- now has the world record cial First Ladies & Fashion 4 for the velodrome bicycle Giving Coach Arlandmac Development (F4D) Annual under his belt, pedaling his extra motivation during his Luncheon will coincide with way to 162 laps in one hour. one hour ride is his friend the 68th United Nations Gen- whom he is trying to help At 250 meters per lap, Ma- eral Assembly. raise funds for. Kris Aquino (left, foreground) poses with her siblings (clockwise from caseib's total distance just "What an honor to be invited left) Ballsy Cruz, President Benigno Aquino III, Pinky Abellada and Viel over 25 miles of indoor cy- Macaseib is trying to raise to represent the Philippines Dee in this photo posted by the actress-host on her Instagram page in cling on an inclined track. fund for former triathlete [to the luncheon] ... Letter August Joash Serrano, his former just arrived today & we are No Filipino athlete has yet teammate in need of a kid- doing everything to fix my the invitation read, "It would "The mission is to harness to set the mark. schedule so I can attend," the ney transplant. be our honor if your sister the power of the fashion and "This has never been done Kapamilya star said in the "He was one of the top jun- Ms. Kris Aquino or any of beauty industries to imple- before by a Filipino so I photo's accompanying cap- ior triathletes just a couple your other sisters would save ment creative strategies for want to do it just put it out tion. years ago and he got mixed the date to join us in this cel- sustainable economic growth, there and like I said, I'm not up with the wrong crowd. The luncheon is a "high-level ebration representing the preservation of culture, well- the best Filipino cyclist. I'm And got into drinking and gathering [that] unites First Republic of the Philippines." ness and independence of one of the top triathlon guys Ladies, diplomats, fashion communities worldwide," the needs a kidney transplant President Aquino has three but as cycling I'm definitely VIP's and other key influenc- organization's profile reads. so this ride today is for other sisters who have simi- not one of the top guys so I ers from around the globe to him," he said. larly represented him in dif- This isn't the first time Aqui- just wanted to try to set and recognize and celebrate the ferent capacities: Maria Elena no has fulfilled duties related By land, water, or on wheels unprecedented cooperation own it for a couple days, "Ballsy" Aquino-Cruz, Aurora to her brother's post as Presi- between diplomacy and fash- couple weeks couple there's no slowing down Corazon "Pinky" Aquino- dent. ion for the greater good of months and wait for the Macaseib. Abellada, and Victoria Elisa women and children world- In late 2012, the actress wel- next Pinoy cyclist to come Aquino-Dee. Next week, on his actual wide." comed French Prime Minister along," Macaseib said. 38th birthday, he will con- Fashion 4 Development Jean-Marc Ayrault and his Noted personalities who will It was an early birthday tinue pushing his body to (F4D), as described in its wife, Brigitte Terrien, when attend the event include party for the soon-to-be 38- the limits at the Ironman press statements, is a they visited the Philippines. Franca Sozzani, Editor- year-old from New Jersey. competition where he will "private sector, global organi- Aquino was also tasked to inChief of Vogue Italia; Ban swim, bike and run. zation that supports the Unit- meet the families of Moro Soon-tack, First Lady of the ed Nations Millennium Devel- Islamic Liberation Front formalized. UN; Yue-Sai Kan, Emmy- presidential family on such opment Goals and the UN's (MILF) chairman Al Haj Mu- winning TV host; and Michele At the time, Aquino ex- occasions. 'Every Woman, Every Child' rad and Malaysian Prime Sidibe, Executive Director of plained she would normally Initiative, spearheaded by the Minister Najib Tun Razak, UNAIDS. be last in line among her Secretary-General, Ban Ki when the historic Bangsamo- Addressing President Aquino, Moon." ro framework agreement was sisters to represent the

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News TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Culinary icon Nora Daza Flood-affected Pinoys in dies at 84 Canada try to rebuild lives By Quay Evaño, ABS-CBN Canada correspondent MANILA – Philippine culinary icon ways brought a smile to my face. Nora Daza passed away on Friday, Thank you for sharing all your ad- tlement Coordina- ventures with me, for being so gen- tor, Cargill Meat erous and nurturing.” Factory. “Thank you for teaching me how to To further sup- cook and to speak French. For being port affected resi- there when I fought with my par- dents, the Federal ents and taking my side. Thank you government is for making me feel loved. You were also waving fees the best grandmother I could ever and other docu- ask for. And I am so proud of you. If mentary require- I could just have one more day to ments for tempo- tell you [how] you’ve made a huge rary and perma- impact on my life. I love you so nent residents, as much,” she added. well as Canadian In an interview with Yahoo! Philip- Severe flooding in June 2013 that affected some Filipino families citizens. pines, Nora’s son, restaurateur and in Calgary. Photo: merrywithchildren.com Despite this, Fili- TV host Sandy Daza said the local CALGARY – Filipinos are still wor- pinos said living in culinary icon passed away in her ried about their future as they try to the evacuation center was a struggle sleep at 2:30 a.m. on Friday rebuild their lives after the massive at first, especially for those whose Well remembered for this famous cook (September 13). flooding that hit Alberta, Canada. families just arrived in Canada. book of Filipino dishes she authored. Nora is survived by Sandy, Appetite Some 200 Filipinos are now living in "Nung una mahirap kasi bago sila magazine editor-in-chief Nina Daza- trailer homes in the Saddlebrook dito. Ang unang factor is environ- according to her granddaughter. She Puyat, Bong Daza (Isabelle’s father), was 84. temporary housing community, af- ment, malamig at the same time Mariles Daza-Enriquez and Stella ter losing their homes during the yung pagkain," said meat cutter In a post on the image-sharing web- Daza-Belda. massive floods that hit southern Al- Lloyd Sobrino. site Instagram, model Isabelle Daza Several Filipinos took to social me- berta. Many of them are worried about said: “To my Lola Nora, words can’t dia sites such as Twitter to pay trib- express how sad I am that you left Set up by the government of Alberta, employment as most Filipinos in ute to Nora and express their condo- Filipinos in Saddlebrook get free Saddlebrook have work contracts us today. Thank you for being such a lences to her family. great and positive person who al- housing and utilities, plus free food expiring in October. from cafeterias that cater to all na- Some, meantime, are already wor- tionalities in the community. They ried about the upcoming winter. Gigi Reyes didn't use return ticket: BI even have people who clean their ABS-CBNnews.com homes everyday. "Magko-close na yung contract namin dito dahil three months lang "This is really the amazing program yung kontrata. After nun, wala pa na ginawa ng gubyerno dito dahil kaming alam kung anong ang lahat-lahat binibigyan nila ng mangyayari," said another meat cut- pansin ang mga tao na nasalanta ng ter, John Nicol. baha," said Euben Sobrino, HR Set-

Atty. Jessica Lucila "Gigi" Gonzales Reyes MANILA - Jessica Lucila "Gigi" Gon- Napoles. zales Reyes, former chief of staff of Reyes left the Philippines two days Senate Minority Leader Juan Ponce after the Philippine Daily Inquirer Enrile, was supposed to return to released a story quoting a witness the Philippines last September 3 but who claimed to have personally de- did not come back. livered priority development assis- Speaking to radio dzMM, Bureau of tance funds to Reyes. Immigration officer-in-charge Sieg- On Thursday, pork scam whistle- fred Mison confirmed that Reyes left blower Benhur Luy told the Senate Manila last August 31 at 7:50 p.m. Blue Ribbon Committee hearing that via Cebu Pacific flight 5J 362 bound the chiefs of staff of senators and for Macau. congressmen personally got cash "We have no record of her coming from Napoles as part of their cut. back. She has a ticket coming back Mison said there is no standing hold but I don't think she has used it to departure order or watch list order come back because we have no rec- against Reyes. Thus, she was al- ord of anyone using her name on lowed to leave the country. September 3," he said in the inter- view. He said even a lookout bulletin is- sued by the justice secretary will Reyes is the former chief of staff of not prevent someone from leaving Enrile, one of the senators being the country. implicated in the pork barrel scam involving businesswoman Janet Lim

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mas ma- BDO bags Asia award katulong," Apa- rice added. Philippine Daily Inquirer 'Walking par- TYCOON Henry Sy-led Banco de three years. lor' Oro Unibank was named “Best “It represents the first time Fi- As part of the Asian Bank” for 2013 by Fi- nanceAsia has given this award show's segment nanceAsia, making history as the to a Philippine bank, reflecting where they ar- first Philippine bank to win the the rise in fortunes of the coun- range meetings prestigious regional award. try, notably its improved credit between self- BDO was chosen from a shortlist rating,” the newsletter said. made million- that included ICBC (China), HDFC FinanceAsia said the award was aires and strug- (India), Bank Central Asia determined by ranking the win- gling everyday (Indonesia), Shinhan Financial ners of “Best Bank” in each mar- MJ Aparice, owner of Heaven's Salon, was recently featured on Filipinos, Davila ABS-CBN's My Puhunan. Courtesy of My Puhunan Facebook page (Korea), Public Bank (Malaysia), ket along several criteria, with met with Rosalie Besana, dubbed DBS (Singapore), CTBC (Taiwan) data provided by SNL Financial. ing a salon of his own --the very first as the "walking parlor." and Siam Commercial Bank The criteria included year-on- branch of Heaven's Salon at Manda- Instead of shouting "taho" or "puto," (Thailand). year change in profitability, net luyong last 2007. FinanceAsia announced in a interest margin, loan-to-asset those that became a regular part of newsletter Friday that BDO had ratios, return on equity, price-to- "Actually nagstart kami sa puhunan the orchestraic sound of Manila streets, Besana shouts: "gupit! gupit broken the winning streak for book ratios, non-performing loan na P10,000. Mga inipon ko nung nag -wowork ako sa salon," Aparice said. po kayo dyan!" Malaysia’s Public Bank, which levels and analyst ratings as well has won the award for the last as credit ratings. Doris C. Dumlao But no one seemed eager to enter She knocks on neighbors doors, his salon just yet. walks through wet markets and of- fers haircut services to anyone she "Minsan wala talagang client na pu- sees. Besana knows that cutting hair How floor sweeper became a mapasok. Minsan kung kailan kami is the only thing she can do to help pasara saka pumapasok. Tinatagan her husband feed their family of 8. millionaire salon owner ko yoong loob ko kasi pag nag-give So every morning, after cooking up ako, sayang yoong sinimulan ko," by Vincent Paul A. Garcia, ABS-CBNnews.com breakfast for her kids, she goes out, Aparice added. MANILA - Kicked out of his family's setbacks. hoping that someone would say yes. And that persistence led to 7 other own house at the age of 14 by his "Nung nagasawa ako, wala talaga "Naniniwala ako sa kasabihan na branches metro-wide, hundreds of mother. Forced to work as a akong alam. Pero sabi nga nila, lahat experience is the best teacher," said regular customers and a P50,000 "kasambahay" in order to pay for tayo may talento at doon ko lang na- Aparice. per day net income. Aparice also has his high school education. Ridiculed discover na mayroon pala akong 5 cars to boast of. for being gay. And ended up work- "Sabi nila, habang ginagawa namin talent," admitted Besana. ing as a salon floor sweeper. ang mga trabaho namin, ikaw mag- But for Aparice, saving money and But being unconventional can lead observe ka. Tingan mo kung paano improving his business is top priori- Life didn't deal MJ Aparice, owner of to doubts and Besana, more often hawakan ang gunting, paano papiti- ty, holding off plans to build his Heaven's Salon, the best hand but he than not, gets dubious stares from kin yung gunting, paano pagalawin dream house in order to open their made the most out of it. people regarding her skills. yung kamay at paano mag-project latest branch in Makati --a 285 sq. On ABS-CBN's "My Puhunan," host kasi kailangan pag nasa harap ka ng meter salon and spa. "Sa may project 6, hindi sila ano sa found out how Aparice client, gorgeous ka rin," he added. iyo dahil hindi ka nila kakilala. Sabi "Iniisip ko kasi maraming pang da- managed to turn his life around, ko 'ate, gupit po kayo!' tapos sabi And after learning everything he dating, marami pang dapat making millions despite the early niya, 'hindi naman kita kilala, could, he risked everything by open- paglaanan kaya iniisip ko lagi dapat marunong ka ba talaga? Swerte na nag-tatabi para pag may ang makalimang customer kada ar- nangaingailangan sa pamilya ko o aw," Besana said. ako man, mga importanteng bibilhin, at least mayroon akong na- So Davila took Besana to meet Apa- dudukot," he explained. rice, in order to help further hone her skills, with the hope that it This mentality, of not settling for would erase some of the skepticism what he had and striving to be dif- surrounding her. ferent led to some of Heaven's un- conventional offerings to their cus- "Pag nagnenegosyo ka talaga, dapat tomers. alam mo yung negosyong tinayo mo. Kailangan alam mo lahat, unang-una "Naisip ko kasi pag aasahan namin yung technique nang paggugupit," yung oras na 8 to 9 eh mayroon pa Aparice told Besana. kaming mga client na dapat makuha. Yung mga office workers, students "Dapat mayroon ka ring fixed na na wala nang panahong magpagan- price, hindi mataas pero hindi rin da kasi ang salon hanggang 9 o'clock ganoon kababa," Aparice added. lang. So doon ako nag-decide na Besana watched Aparice as she kahit bago lang kami, magbukas ka- demonstrated techniques and styles mi hanggang 12, minsan hanggang on cutting hair. She also taught ala una na nang madaling araw," Besana how to properly apply dye Aparice said. on one's hair so that Besana can of- Heaven's salon also has a daily fer her customers more than just a lunch and dinner buffet for his cus- haircut. tomers while they wait. "Kailangan laging may bago, bagong "Parang giving back the blessings na matutunan bawat araw," said Apa- din, ginawa kong free na lang yung rice. food," Aparice said. Aparice also gave Besana various Aparice still couldn't believe that all salon equipment to further establish that hardwork, sweeping floors be- herself as a walking salon. fore the first customer came in till after the last one left, paid off. ADVERTISE WITH WAVES "Ang sarap pala. Yung parang na- [email protected] raramdaman ko na, 'ito ba yung pinagpaguran ko?' 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Charice and Alyssa Quijano MANILA -- Singer Charice sa kanila galing," a teary- revealed that she definitely eyed Charice said. sees herself marrying girl- Aiza's advice friend Alyssa Quijano some- day. Also, in a live interview with "The Buzz," acoustic singer In a live interview with "The Aiza Seguerra admitted she Buzz" aired on Sunday, also had a hard time with Charice said Quijano has her family when she told been her source of strength them that she is a lesbian. throughout the 10 years they have known each other. "All that she's been going through, I've been there," "Nung day na naging kami, Seguerra said, "It wasn't that dream come true 'yun sa easy too. Kung baga, for akin. Pinaka the best 'yun sa more than a year, you're akin dahil first time kong having a conflict with your naipaglaban nang sobra family." yung taong mahal ko," Charice said. The acoustic singer recalled that during those trying Asked about that rumors days, she always told herself that she is already planning that all things come to pass. to marry Quijano abroad, the singer openly answered, "in "Take in whatever you need 2500 Lawrence Ave East the future." to take in. Ilabas mo sa buhay mo ang dapat mong Suite 206 "Malinaw sa akin. Nakikita ilabas. After that you'll Scarborough (west of Midland) ko siya sa future ko," Charice emerge stronger," she told OFFICE SPACES said. "Di ko masasabing Charice. FOR RENT matagal pa. Siya na talaga." 'The Power of Two' Christmas wish (416) 335-6178 Charice and Seguerra will be Meanwhile, Charice admit- performing together in the ted that she is still missing concert "The Power of Two: her mother, Raquel Pem- The Unbreakable Tour" at pengco, and younger broth- the Araneta Coliseum on er, Carl. September 28. The singer has not talked Seguerra said the concert's with her family since coming concept will center on em- out as a lesbian months ago. powering people to be true "Especially malapit na ang to themselves, just like what Christmas, nandoon 'yung she and Charice did when wish ko na magkaintindihan they admitted their sexual NO FILIPINO COMFORT FOOD [kaming lahat]," she said. orientation. MSG Dine in - Take Out - Catering While Charice feels loved by "For this show, we want to her supporters and friends tell the people na it's okay to despite her sexual orienta- be who you are... It's better if tion, the singer said it's still you don't hide, and it's bet- different when it comes ter to love yourself. Kasi from her family. when you love yourself, ipapakita noon kung sino ka "Kahit lahat ng tao sa mundo talaga and people will love sabihin sa akin na proud sila 4915 Steeles Ave E, Scarborough ON you," Seguerra explained. NO sa akin, iba ang feeling kapag INSTANT - MIXES Let the WAVES carry your message

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A prized contract artist of sion of the Kapamilya net- 'yung mga taga-rito." GMA-7, Rivera made head- work in 2004. Noting the numerous star- lines on Wednesday when "Hindi ko na matandaan, ring roles of another GMA-7 she visited the ABS-CBN basta nag-OJT (on-the-job star, her long-time partner compound to attend a meet- training) ako dito halos da- , in Star ing about "Kung Fu Divas," lawang buwan. Taga-xerox Cinema projects, Rivera ex- which she co-stars with Ai lang naman, hayaan niyo na! pressed confidence that this Ai delas Alas. 'Diba gano'n naman talaga won't be her last time col- The Onat Diaz-directed film, pag OJT, inuutusan? Mag-si- laborating with ABS-CBN. which opens on October 2, xerox, mag-ta-type, so 'yun "Natutuwa ako na may mga marks the first team-up of 'yung na-experience ko," she ganitong pagkakataon na both actresses. This is also said, laughing. binibigay sa artista sa kabila the first time Rivera is star- As to her experience return- para makatrabaho ng kabila. ring in an ABS-CBN-backed ing to the same ABS-CBN Nakikita ng mga tao na, 'Ay, project. Actress Marian Rivera.-- File photo building as a sought-after wala namang...' May kum- The film is a co-production actress, Rivera said, petisyon, alam naman natin MANILA -- ABS-CBN viewers confirmed she is set to ap- among the two lead stars, "Syempre, nakakatuwa dahil 'yan, pero nang dahil sa mga will see more of GMA-7 star pear in at least one Kapami- , Reality Enter- ang sarap ng pagtanggap ganitong pangyayari, nawa- Marian Rivera in the coming lya program as part of the tainment, and The O&Co. nila, ang babait ng mga tao wala 'yung wall. Picture Factory Inc. sa akin dito, so nakakatu- weeks, as the actress gears movie's promotional cam- "Ibig sabihin nagiging... wa." up for the premiere of her paign. On Thursday, Rivera related nagkakaisa-isa tayo para Star Cinema-produced film, Asked if there is a particular that her recent visit to ABS- Asked if she felt nervous maging maganda 'yung "Kung Fu Divas." ABS-CBN show she wishes CBN isn't the first time she about her visit, the actress proyekto, magkasundu- At the sidelines of a blog- to appear on, Rivera said, has been inside the Quezon added, "Hindi siguro kaba. sundo. Kaya nagpapasala- gers' conference held Thurs- "Kahit saan naman pwede, City headquarters. More on na-excite, more on mat ako na may mga gani- saya 'yung pakiramdam da- tong pagkakataon," she said. day for the action-comedy basta papayagan ako ng net- She recalled being an intern hil finally eh makikilala flick, the 29-year-old actress work ko." in the human resources divi- How goes the Metro Manila Film Festival? by Rappler.com

Friends had The serye's stars, Richard and starring ER Ejercito, and dissuaded the Yap and Jodi Sta. Maria, 's "Let’s actor-senator could not commit them- Take A Chance," to be di- from taking selves to the project, owing rected by Jun Lana and star- part in the fes- to their tight schedules. ring Carla Abellana, JC de tival because Vera, and Tom Rodriguez. Even their director, Jeffrey the scandal Jeturian, has been tied up Carla of "My Husband's Lov- might sink his with taping the series that is er" has described this pro- film in the box still scheduled to run until ject which she co-stars with office, even if early 2014. Tom as "a love story [with a the festival little] kilig” - this time, with was still sever- Direk Jeffrey also had to can- no character in the way like al months cel his planned participation 's. away. at the Toronto International Film Festival, where he was But no one is more thrilled And, indeed, invited to screen his film than Regal matriarch Moth- up until this FESTIVAL IN FLUX. 'Be Careful's' film version might have been the highlight. "Ekstra." er Lily Monteverde because time, the con- Photo courtesy of ABS-CBN she finally has an official en- troversy over All because of the hectic tap- MANILA, Philippines - About supposed to be paired with try to the MMFF - in which Janet Lim-Napoles gets wid- ing schedules. If it's any con- 3 months before it begins, Ai-Ai delas Alas (replacing she usually presents one or er and deeper. solation to the acclaimed two films every year. preparations for the 2013 Toni Gonzaga, who couldn't indie and serye filmmaker, Taping schedules Metro Manila Film Festival commit herself to the pro- he has fulfilled his dream So, who knows how things remain in flux, to say the ject). Another project that was project to direct a movie will turn out for the festival? least. Revilla pulled himself out of recently pulled out of the starring . Improvisation has always festival was the planned film been the true spirit behind First to back out from the the festival in July, as he was Replacing the withdrawn version of the hit noontime making a movie. festival was Sen. Ramon being dragged into the now- projects are "Boy Golden," to teleserye, "Be Careful With "Bong" Revilla Jr.’s "My Su- epic Napoles-PDAF scandal. be directed by Chito Ron o per Kap," wherein he was My Heart." Your Weekly Schedule of Filipino Radio Programs

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September 2013 22 Sports TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Mayweather beats Alvarez via “If I’m old, I’m a easy fight. Fight me. Let’s get it on. majority decision Let’s fight in the ring.” By Gregory Heakes, Agence France-Presse Arena. Pacquiao on Mayweather’s “HAS BEEN” comment He used his jab and superior hand speed to keep Alvarez at bay, but Mayweather still only managed to win on two 'Pacquiao will finish of the three judge's score- cards. Rios in 8 rounds' Judge CJ Ross surprisingly rounds, said Somodio. scored it a draw, 114-114, “In terms of power and while Craig Metcalfe had it speed, Rios will be 117-111 and Dave Moretti swamped by Manny,” said scored it 116-112 in favour Somodio in an inter- of Mayweather. view with ’s Joaquin Henson. Floyd Mayweather Jr. (left) of the U.S. connects on WBC/WBA 154- "I'm not in control of what pound champion Canelo Alvarez during their title fight at the MGM the judges do," Mayweather Somodio is now part of Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday (Sunday in scoffed. "I am in shock (by) Freddie Roach’s staff at the Manila). Photo by Steve Marcus, Reuters whoever had it even." MANILA – A highly focused Wild Card Gym in Los Ange- les. LAS VEGAS - (UPDATE 3) terweight belts. This was just the second is a dan- Pound-for-pound king Floyd fight for Mayweather since gerous opponent for any He’ll be helping Pacquiao "It is about skills," May- Mayweather stretched his he was released from prison fighter, and this is what he prepare for the November weather said. "I came out unbeaten string to 45 after serving a sentence for needs to be when he goes 24 fight against Rios. tonight and showed my straight fights with a 12- assaulting the mother of his up against Brandon Rios skills. “I think the fight won’t go round majority decision children. this November. over eight rounds. All Man- over Mexican champ Saul "I just took my time and Mayweather gave away 13 According to Filipino train- ny needs to do is focus on Alvarez on Saturday. took the opportunities years in age and 15 pounds er Marvin Somodio, the fight and not to get care- when I got them. I can't say The 36-year-old, who to the younger and stronger Pacquiao has the edge on less. There’s no reason he’ll this is my best perfor- earned the biggest purse in Alvarez, who moved down punching power and quick- lose,” said the Ilonggo na- mance." boxing history at $41 mil- in weight for the show- ness against the Mexican- tive. lion, managed to win the Mayweather fought a bril- down. American brawler. Pacquiao will be making his showdown between the two liant tactical fight against The seventh was one of comeback against Rios, fol- undefeated fighters and the younger and stronger If the fighting congressman Mayweather's best rounds lowing his knockout defeat wrest Alvarez's World Box- Alvarez in front of the uses these attributes as he landed several combi- to Juan Manuel Marquez ing Council and World Box- crowd of 16,746 at the MGM properly, then Rios will be last December. ing Association super wel- Grand Hotel's Grand Garden (Continued on page 23) finished in just eight

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(Continued from page22 ) ed not the quality. not thinking about Manny La Salle girl is Samsung Pacquiao," Mayweather MAYWEATHER BEATS ALVAREZ "He is very fast and accu- said. Stunner of the Year 2013 rate. His punches weren't that strong but he is making On the undercard, Danny nation punches early before points and very fast," Alva- Garcia kept his World Box- backing Alvarez up into a rez said. ing Council and World Box- corner and hitting him with ing Association super light- a right uppercut that Mayweather connected on weight titles with a unani- snapped the Mexican's head three times as many jabs mous decision over chal- back. (139-44) as Alvarez and lenger Lucas Matthysses. landed almost double the Mayweather came into the number of total punches, Garcia knocked Matthysses fight at 150 pounds, just a 232-117. down in the 11th round and couple pounds lighter than then the two went toe-to- he was at Friday's weigh in. This was the second in May- toe in the final seconds of weather's six-bout, 30- Alvarez was first to step the 12-round showdown month contract with Show- into the ring, followed by with both looking to end the time that could pay him Mayweather, who walked bout with a knockout. more than $200 million. slowly into the sold-out are- "We had a game plan and na flanked by rap artist Lil Saturday's fight marked the La Salle's Ana de Leon is named the 2013 Cheer Dance Samsung we stuck to it," Garcia said. Stunner of the Year-- Photo by Mark Cristino for ABS-CBNnews.com Wayne and Canadian teen first time since 2007 that he "I stood focused and disci- heartthrob Justin Bieber. has fought twice in a calen- MANILA - (1st UPDATE) La executed, military-inspired plined. dar year and Mayweather Salle's Ana de Leon won the routine. They were decked The Mexican fighter entered said he plans to repeat that "I faced adversity before 2013 Cheer Dance Samsung head-to-toe in camouflage the fight at 165, 13 pounds schedule in 2014 by fighting and he hadn't. I knew I Stunner of the Year. and exchanged their bows heavier than he was at Fri- in May and September. would get this win." and arrows for a shotgun as De Leon is a third year BS day's weigh in. they returned to the podium Some questioned why May- Garcia improved to 27-0 but Psychology student. Alvarez, who turned pro at after a one-year absence. weather would choose to Argentina's Matthysses age of 15 in 2005, suffered “I didn’t really expect it… fight Alvarez instead of ac- made him work for it as he De Leon said: “Sobrang hap- the first loss of his career. but I feel overwhelmed and cepting even more money sent Garcia's mouthpiece py kami na nag-place kami happy to have won it for our "Obviously I didn't want to to fight Filipino superstar flying with a hard right kahit third lang. Sobrang team,” De Leon said in The leave with a loss," said Alva- Manny Pacquiao, who May- hand in the 11th. proud ako.” LaSallian. rez, who dropped to 42-1-1. weather has been accused Carlos Molina also won the La Salle had finished in sec- "It happens and it hurts." of dodging. The De La Salle Animo International Boxing Feder- ond place in the 2011 edi- Squad also won third prize Alvarez said he thought Mayweather said that ation's junior middleweight tion of the tournament. and P140,000 in the Cheer Mayweather fought an Pacquiao is no longer on his title with a split-decision Dance competition garner- Last year's Samsung Stun- Olympic style fight by im- radar. victory over Ishe Smith. ing 596.5 points. ner of the Year was Ni- pressing the judges with the "I want to take my promo- © 1994-2013 Agence colette Erica Arambulo of volume of punches he land- They performed a cleanly tion to another level. I am France-Presse the UP Pep Squad.

(Continued from page22 ) losses to Marquez and Tim- the fighting congressman othy Bradley. gets back to the top of the PACQUIAO WILL FINISH ... boxing world. A convincing win over Rios will put Pacquiao back for a “Manny will become a The Filipino boxer needs a possible world title fight. world champion again,” he dominant victory over the Lifestyle said. Mexican fighter to bounce Somodio believes that it is back from back-to-back only a matter of time before Mutya Datul is Miss Supranational 2013 By Mon Torralba Amidst the ugly news of the Mutya found herself with a The Salagubang or Beetle pork barrel scandal and the team of trainers who helped Walk. MNLF Zamboanga attack her hone her Q & A and Although she grew up poor, arises a winning story on walking skills. She worked Mutya was not a deprived personality and beauty. hard on the gym to tone up child. She would spend her her muscles and develop a Miss Philippines’ Mutya Da- days after school playing in tighter waistline. tul brought us pride as she the rice fields with her topped 82 other contestants Ready she was when she friends, watching the fire- to win the Miss Suprana- joined the prestigious flies come out at dusk and tional 2013, the first-ever to Binibining Pilipinas 2013. catching salagubang or bee- be won by a Filipina. She Her trainers were hoping for tles to play with. emerged the winner of the the top Binibining Pilipinas Perhaps this is where she pageant held last September Universe crown but Mutya got the inspiration for her 6 in Minsk, Belarus. And to was more than happy to win in the beauty contest field. ner when her father, a po- signature walk: The Sala- add more Filipino pride, the Miss Supranational title Even when she was living in liceman, was shot and una- gubang or Beetle Walk, the Miss Canada’s Suzette Herch as she wanted the prize the province, Mutya would ble to work. very same walk that helped nandez, also a Filipina, was money for her family. join pageants, big and small, her defeat 82 other nations among the top 20. She competed in her first just to raise funds for her Part of the money went to in Miss Supranational 2013. national at Much more than beauty, family. She won most of her mother’s treatment; she the Mutya ng Pilipinas 2012, She returns to the Philip- winners are also judged on them including Miss Isabela has since recovered from befitting her name. Unfortu- pines with the bacon. With their personality. And Tourism 2011. Winning pag- her illness. Mutya was also nately, she did not win the the trophy, sash and crown. Mutya also emerged as the eants meant she could con- able to redo their humble title but the experience No longer will she be sala- pageant’s Miss Personality tinue her studies as an IT home in Sta Maria, renovat- urged her to stay in course gubang but rather, radiant winner. student at Isabela State Uni- ing the wooden, leaky struc- and decided to stay in Ma- as the salaginto (goldbug), versity Iligan Campus and ture into a sturdy, concrete But who is this Supra wom- nila to try to work as a mod- wearing her brilliant and- support her mother who residence. Her father has an that is representing our el to earn easy money to winning personality and needed regular medication also healed from his gunshot beloved Philippines? send home to her struggling hopefully harvesting more for a blood disorder. wound and is now back on family in Northern Isabella. gold for her family. Cinderella Story. the police force. What mon- At one point, Mutya became Inspired and challenged, ey can do indeed! Salain ang ginto, Mutya! Mutya Datul is not a novice the family’s lone breadwin-

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It’s disheartening to note and increase your insulin estrogen to increase breast role in helping prevent • Limit your exposure to that the American Institute level. Sugar, especially fruc- cell proliferation, which in- breast cancer. Best to get it radiation. Protect yourself of Cancer Research estimat- tose (fruit sugar), feeds can- creases the chances for mu- from Vitamin A-rich foods, against radiation produced ed that about 40 percent of cer cells and promotes their tations and cancerous cells. rather than a supplement. by cell phones, towers, base US breast cancer cases (and growth. The best sources are organic stations, and Wi-Fi stations, • Normalize your Omega-3 probably other diseases) egg yolks, raw butter, raw as well as minimize your • Avoid sweetened drinks to Omega-6 fats ratio. Nor- could be prevented if only whole milk, and beef or exposure to radiation-based (whether they’re sweet- malize your ratio of Omega- people made wiser, healthi- chicken liver. medical scans, including ened with sugar or artifi- 3 to Omega-6 fats by taking er lifestyle choices. If only dental x-rays, CT scans, and cial sweeteners). Replace a high-quality krill oil and • Make sure you’re not io- we took charge of our own mammograms. them with plenty of pure, reducing your intake of pro- dine deficient. There’s health. From the mouths of clean water. cessed vegetable oils. strong evidence linking io- the experts come these all- dine deficiency with breast • Avoid synthetic hormone natural tips on how to lick • Increase high quality fat, • Make exercise a regular cancer. Iodine has potent replacement therapy. disease, live long, and live reduce protein. Think habit . Cancer organizations anticancer properties. Breast cancer is an estrogen more (as can be gleaned about reducing your protein highly prescribe regular ex- -related cancer, and accord- from www.mercola.com): levels to one gram per kilo- ercise to reduce the risk of • Optimize your sleep. ing to a study published in gram of lean body weight. cancer. Exercise has been Make sure you’re getting • Starve cancer and obesi- the Journal of the National Replace excess protein with found to lower insulin lev- enough restorative vitamin ty. Avoid frying or charbroil- Cancer Institute, breast can- high quality fats, such as or- els, which creates a low sug- Zzzz. Poor sleep can inter- ing; boil, poach or steam cer rates for women ganic eggs, high quality ar environment that dis- fere with your melatonin your food instead. Beef up dropped in tandem with de- meats, coconut oil (which is courages the growth and production, which is associ- your diet with cancer- creased use of hormone re- aplenty in our country), avo- spread of cancer cells. Re- ated with an increased risk fighting whole foods, herbs, placement therapy. cados, and nuts (like maca- search indicates that exer- of insulin resistance and spices, and supplements damia, which is higher in fat cise can help trigger apopto- weight gain, both of which • Manage stress. Address- such as broccoli, curcumin and lower in protein). sis (cell death) in cancer promote the growth of can- ing stress and unresolved (an orange-yellow colored cells. cer. emotional issues may be powder which has antioxi- • Drink a half to a whole more important than the dant and anti-inflammatory quart of organic green • Optimize your Vitamin D • Limit your exposure to physical ones. Authorities benefits), and resveratrol vegetable juice daily. In- level. Scientific evidence toxins. Reduce your expo- assert that stress (from all (an excellent source is red vest in a good blender and proves that you can de- sure to environmental tox- causes) is a major contribu- wine). discover the joys of juicy. crease your risk of cancer by ins such as pesticides, herbi- tor to disease. They note more than half simply by cides, household chemical • Eat fresh, locally grown with concern that 85 per- optimizing your Vitamin D cleaners, synthetic air fresh- • Avoid or reduce your in- food. We can’t stress cent of disease is caused by levels with appropriate sun eners, and toxic cosmetics. take of processed foods, enough that fresh is best. emotional factors. sugar/fructose, and grain- exposure. Avoid BPA, phthalates, and As they say, it’s not what based foods. That includes • Avoid unfermented soy other xenoestrogens — • Get plenty of natural Vit- you eat but what’s eating whole unprocessed organic products. Some studies estrogen-like compounds amin A. There’s solid proof you up that could impact grains as well because they show that soy appears to that have been linked to in- that Vitamin A also plays a your health. tend to rapidly break down work in concert with human creased breast cancer risk. Hair loss, pimples linked to stress by Jon Carlos Rodriguez, ABS-CBNnews.com MANILA – If you are shed- “Ang stress pwedeng directly episode in a person’s life, in- ding hair more than usual or mag-induce ng skin lesions, cluding sickness, surgery and develop dry, itchy skin, you pwede ding may genetic pregnancy. may need a change of scen- problem to begin with tapos ery or lifestyle. na-aggravate ng stress,” she Beltran said a person experi- told dzMM’s “Magandang Ga- encing stress should try and According to dermatologist bi, Dok.” control it by relaxing, engag- Dr. Grace Beltran, hair loss ing in a new hobby or a and skin problems may be “The more stressed you are, change in lifestlye. caused by too much stress. the more sensitive you be- come,” she added. “Baguhin mo ‘yung lifestyle DIFFERENT CULTURE. Videographer RJ Juacualla admits having a diffi- Beltran said stress can in- mo. Kapag nai-istress ka na, cult time learning Spanish and adjusting to a different lifestyle when he duce pimples, lesions and Beltran said shedding and do something about it. Pa- moved to Spain. All photos courtesy of RJ Lacualla rashes, which may develop thinning of hair is also linked rang mag-liwaliw ka na into a skin disease affecting a to stress, and may occur 3 to kaunti,” she said. person’s entire body. 4 months after a stressful handed over to him by his duced him to the exciting brother. life in the most stylish re- Pinoy videographer succeeds in “Tatlo kasi ang trabaho niya sort in Costa del Sol, the noon, wala pang krisis dito. region where Marbella be- Barcelona Kaya nirekomenda niya na longs. His proficiency in ako ang kukuha ng pwesto English enabled him to by Miles Viernes niya bilang waiter,” RJ re- communicate well with the counted. (He had 3 jobs tourists and endeared him BARCELONA, Spain – “I did pastures when he was just 3 duced more than 100 video to his employer. not plan to stay long here in years old. So he grew up packages for its growing then before the crisis. Barcelona. I just wanted to with his titos and titas. In satisfied clients. Most of That's why he recommend- The beginning visit my mother whom I had 2006, he left the country for these are for birthdays, de- ed me to take over his job Then one day, his sister not seen for 15 years,” said Marbella, Spain to visit his buts and weddings of Filipi- as waiter.) asked him to cover the de- Rodel “RJ” Juacalla. mother and relatives who nos and Spanish citizens “Na culture shock ako pag- but of her godchild. The He began his story as soon as were based there. alike. dating sa Marbella,” RJ con- video would be her gift to he was seated. We met after About 7 years after, RJ is RJ’s venture into the crea- tinued. “I had to make ma- the celebrant. a short notice at the McDon- still in the city, making a tive world of video produc- jor adjustments in my life- “Hilig ko talaga ang mag- ald’s in the La Rambla area name as a videographer. tion started in Marbella, alt- style and learn the local video," RJ said. “Ako ang on the last day of my vaca- The A Rodel Juacalla Film- hough by accident. He was language.” (I had culture taga-video ng mga gigs ng tion in Barcelona. Event Planning/Event Ser- then working as a waiter in shock when I arrived in banda namin sa Pilipinas,” Marbella.) RJ’s mother left the Philip- vices, a company which he one of the resort hotels in he added. (I really enjoy pines to look for greener formed in 2008, has pro- the city, a job which was His job as a waiter intro- (Continued on page 25)

September 2013 25 LifeStyle TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] scores solo dance spot at finals ABS-CBNnews.com MANILA -- The Philippines' It is characterized by a fe- nounced during the Septem- Megan Young has added an- male dancer, traditionally of ber 28 coronation night. other feather to her cap, this royal blood, carrying fans, The 2013 Miss World, its time as one of the few con- while accompanied by a fe- 63rd edition, has been met testants who will perform a male "servant" with an um- with protests in Muslim- dance from their respective brella. The dance is also majority Indonesia since it countries at the culminating known for the rhythmic kicked off in Nusa Dua, Bali event of Miss World in Indo- clapping of bamboo poles, last week. nesia. which the "princess" navi- gates as if to escape a natu- Amid mounting calls to can- The 23-year-old actress ral catastrophe. cel the finals night altogeth- shared the news on Friday er, pageant organizers have in a post on the official Face- For her Singkil performance, said it is considering moving book page of Miss World Young was trained by chore- the event from the capital's Philippines, which she has ographer Carlos Buendia, Jr. neighboring province Java to used to chronicle her partic- In previous editions of Miss Bali, but later on admitted ipation in the preliminary World, the Dance of the difficulties in logistics. activities of the internation- World segment had chosen al pageant. Young's apparent early- contestants perform a 30- favorite status in Miss World "We rehearsed for Dances of second routine each during comes on the heels of anoth- the World. I'm proud to say the coronation night. er victory for the Philippines that I was chosen to show- This year, Young is report- in an international pageant. case my dance from the Phil- edly joined as a finalist in ippines! I'll be showcasing a Last week, Filipina beauty the segment by the candi- dance called Singkil. I am Mutya Datul bested 82 other dates of Chile, Nepal, Vene- very, very happy because I candidates to be crowned zuela, Dominican Republic, get to share this Filipino- Miss Supranational 2013. US Virgin Islands, Slovakia, Muslim dance to the Indonesia, China, WORLD," Young said. and Ireland. ADVERTISE WITH Originating from Lanao del Strong showing Sur, the Singkil is a popular Maranao dance whose name The Kapamilya star was ear- is derived from the bells lier selected as one of the 11 worn on the ankles of a Mus- finalists in the Beach Fash- ion competition, whose win- lim princess. The perfor- Megan Young is also one of the finalists in the Beach Fashion competi- THE “FEEL GOOD” mance is said to recount the tion of the 2013 Miss World. -- Photo from the pageant's official Face- ner among the 125 compet- epic legend of "Darangan." book page ing beauties will be an- NEWSPAPER

(Continued from page 24) online chatting. Arlene and also working abroad, RJ has RJ married two years ago this to say, “Huwag tumigil PINOY VIDEOGRAPHER SUCCEEDS... and settled in Barcelona. na mangarap para umangat RJ did not have formal train- ang ating antas ng buhay. doing videos. I'd record the ing in videography. But in Hindi tayo dapat habang gigs of our band in the Phil- college, he was inspired by buhay ay waiter o kasamba- ippines.) So after much Jayson Magbanua, his pro- hay. Sikapin din nating mag- thought, he agreed to give it fessor in Basic Film Making. inspire ng ibang tao.” (Don't a try. Jayson Magbanua, an inter- stop dreaming to reach a Little did he know that it nationally known and higher goal in life. We would be the beginning of a awarded wedding videogra- shouldn't be waiters or help- career in video production pher, opened his eyes to the ers forever. We should as- in Spain. The debutante was world of storytelling and pire to inspire others.) very pleased with the gift. WEDDING BELLS. RJ Juacalla makes a name for himself as a wedding vide- videography. “Ang legacy ko ay maging The community got wind of ographer. “Sabi ko sa sarili ko, gusto idolo din ng mga the beautiful video and be- kong maging siya,” RJ said. (I kabataan.” (My legacy is to fore RJ knew it, service re- at the Philippines Club in that made a creative docu- told myself I wanted to be be an idol to the youth.) quests for birthdays and de- Barcelona. The exhibit mentary about a young man like him.) While he is reaping the buts from family and friends brought together young vid- and a young woman and I have seen some of his wed- fruits of his artistic endeav- poured in. At first, he did eographers, photographers, their journey from the Phil- ding videos which are up- ors in Barcelona, RJ still them for free. Later on, it make-up artists and fashion ippines to Spain. The docu- loaded on YouTube. I am hopes to return home to the became a flourishing side- designers involved in a wed- mentary, which was di- impressed by his creativity Philippines and establish his line to augment his income ding production aimed at rected by Kay S. Abano, was and versatility as a videogra- own video/film company. – as a waiter. pooling their talents and one of 3 documentaries pher. He represents a new Rappler.com Weddings eventually be- resources in a business ven- which were presented at the breed of videographers who came his signature product. ture. Centro de Cultura Contem- go beyond the run-of-the Contributor Miles Viernes is What sets him apart from RJ is also involved in other poranea de Barcelona. The mill wedding video coverag- an Athens-based writer. She the other videographers in activities relevant to the other two documentaries es. His works which are non- is a retired government em- Barcelona is the 6-minute pursuit of his profession. He were from and the linear and show his great ployee and a proud UP alum- teaser, featuring the high- is the only Filipino member Dominican Republic. storytelling ability. These nae. lights of the wedding, which of the European Event Vide- RJ hails from Lucban, Que- are art film quality videos is shown usually during the ographers Association zon province. He is the comparable with seasoned reception. He was the first to (EEVA), an association youngest of two brothers videographers like Jayson The achievements introduce this on-the-spot/ which exists, among others, and one sister who are all Magbanua. same-day edit in Barcelona. to assist its members in based in Barcelona. He took “I dream of making a music and contributions Subsequently, the full length achieving their professional, up Computer Science from video and short films one of the global video would be done a few artistic and fraternal goals. the Sacred Heart College in day,” RJ said. months after. It has around 500 members Lucena City. He worked in With his accomplishment in Filipinos are more RJ is already a household from all over Europe. the sales/marketing depart- the industry in just 3 years, name as wedding videogra- Documentaries ment of San Miguel Corp for his talent and determina- than enough pher in Barcelona. Early this In 2011, RJ was part of a 3 years. tion, the realization of this reasons to year, he organized a Wed- team of first and second While in Marbella, he met dream is not farfetched. ding Exhibit which was held generation Filipino migrants his future wife through To his kababayans who are celebrate.

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MUSIC STAND Hotdog’s “Manila” sang by famous British group BLAKE in London Mon Torralba A video of British vocal mong kumakanta ng tagalog group Blake performing the ang isang banyaga,” com- OPM classic “Manila” has mented Elenity Dulay. become viral on social me- “Ang galing namn kahit dia, winning new fans for slang nakanta ng maayos,” the trio known for their added Jobert Prellegera. more commercial classical- pop crossover sound. “Awesome! I've just become a fan!” said Mountain Blake, who has performed Trekkearl. several times in Manila, was a special guest at the recent The last time Blake was in Barrio Fiesta 2013 in Lon- Manila, they had a Christmas don, which reportedly drew concert with “The Voice of 65,000 Filipinos, according the Philippines” coach Lea to the group’s Facebook Salonga in December last page. year. “Something special for all ABS-CBNnews.com our Filipino friends and fans around the world! BLAKE miss Manila very very much and we know that many of ber 6. times. formed the ‘70s classic by you do too, so, here is a song the local band Hotdog much As of writing, the video has In the video, the three mem- (sung by us in Tagalog) just to the delight of the crowd – already garnered nearly bers of Blake – Stephen for you!” the group posted as well as online viewers. 9,000 “likes” and has been Bowman, Humphrey Berney on its Facebook page, along shared more than 15,000 and Oliver Baines – per- “Nakakatuwa kapag narrnig with the video, on Septem-

Manila Maging Sino Ka Man Hawak Kamay Hotdog Rey Valera Gm7 C7 Intro: G-Em Cadd9-C D Dsus Maraming beses na kitang nilayasan Intro: F-Fsus-F-Fsus-pause G Em Cadd9-C D Am7 D7 Iniwanan at ibang pinuntahan Verse 1 Verse1: Gm7 C7 A7 Dm-Dm+M7-Dm7-Dm6 G Em Parang babaeng mahirap talagang malimutan F Bb Minsan madarama mo Gm7 C7 Am-Abm7-Gm7-C7 Ang pag-ibig ay sadyang ganyan C9-C D Dsus Ikaw lamang ang aking laging binabalikan A7 Dm Dm7/C Kay bigat ng problema Tiwala sa isa't isa'y kailangan G Em C F E7 Bbm Am7 D7 Minsan nahihirapan ka at nasasabing Manila, Manila, I keep coming back to Manila Dati mong pag-ibig, wala akong pakialam D Gm7 Gm7 G7 C7sus-C7 pause "Di ko na kaya" Simply no place like Manila Basta't mahal kita kailan pa man. C7 F Verse 2: Manila I'm coming home Verse 2 Am G Tumingin ka lang sa langit F F Bb C D I walked the streets of San Francisco Wag kang mag-isip nang ano pa man Baka sakaling may masumpungan E7 A7 Dm Dm7/C Am G I've tried the ride in Disney Land Mga paliwanag mo'y di na kailangan Di kaya ako'y tawagin Gm7 Bbm Am7 D7 C D Dated a million girls in Sydney At kahit ano pa ang iyong nakaraan Malalaman mo kahit kailan C7 Gm7 C7sus C7 F-Cm7-F7 Somehow I feel like I don't belong Mamahalin kita maging sino ka man. Chorus: G Chorus Chorus Hawak-kamay Bb Em C Hinahanap-hanap kita, Manila BbM7 Am7 Gm7 C7sus F Di kita iiwan sa paglakbay Am7 D7 Mahal kita, pagkat mahal kita D Ang ingay mong kay sarap sa tenga Dm A7 Bb F Dito sa mundong walang katiyakan Gm7 C7 Iniisip nila ay hindi mahalaga G Mga jeepney mong nagliliparan Gm7 C7sus Bb, Am, Gm, F Hawak-kamay Am7 D7 Mahal kita maging sino ka man. Em C Mga babae mong naggagandahan Di kita bibitawan sa paglalakbay Gm7 C7 Ad lib: Dm-Dm7-Bb-C7-Fsus-F Dsus pause G Em Take me back in your arms Manila Dm-Dm7-Bb-A7-Dm-Bbm-C7sus-C7 Sa mundo ng [1. kawalan || 2. kawalan ] F Am7 Bb C7 And promise me you'll never let go Verse 3 G Em F Am7 Bb C7 Minsan nadarama mo Promise me you'll never let go F Bb C9-C D Mali man ang ikaw ay ibigin ko Ang mundo'y gumuho F E7 A7 Dm Dm7/C G Manila, Manila, I keep coming back to Manila Ako'y isang bulag na umiibig sa 'yo Sa ilalim ng iyong mga paa Gm7 Bbm Am7 D7 Em Cadd9-C D Simply a no place like Manila At kahit ano pa ang iyong nakaraan At ang agos ng problema ay tinatangay C7 F Gm7 C7sus C7 F-Cm7, F7, ka Manila I'm coming home Mamahalin kita maging sino ka man. nd (Repeat Verse 2, Chorus 2 ending) Adlib: F--E7--Gm7--C7- (Repeat Chorus) Bridge (Repeat Chorus) Coda: Dm-Dm7-Bb-C7sus-C7-Fsus-F-; (2x) Em G C Wag mong sabihin nag-iisa ka F E7 (Repeat to fade) D Em Manila, Manila, miss you like hell Manila Laging isipin may makakasama Gm7 G C D No place in the world like Manila Narito ako oh, narito ako C7 F I'm coming home to stay (Repeat Chorus to fade….)

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Fiesta 47th Year Filipina Anniversary Dance Troupe Concert

This show is lovingly dedicated to Teresit Abesamis de Juan- Cusipag, who joined the group in 1976. Over the last 37 years, she has considered Fiesta Filipina as her second family. Her loyalty and commitment to the group have been proven over the years as a dancer, travel chaperone on Fiesta’s international trips, technical director, Board Member and the Chairperson of Miss Manila (since 1991). As Chair for Miss Manila, she has been successfully raising money to help pay for the mortgage of the Fiesta Filipina Centre for the Arts. Since Fiesta Filipina is a non-profit organization, that adds to some relief and for which we are truly grateful. Through her years with Fiesta, she has been able to share her passion for the group with her own family. Her two sons Anthony and Edward have been dancers, just as her younger sister Liberty. As the Editor and Publisher for Balita Newspaper (with her late husband Ruben Cusipag), the well known newspaper in the Filipino Community in the GTA, it is amazing that she still has time for Fiesta. Tita Tess, we are very blessed to have a passionate and loyal mem- ber in you and we are very proud and grateful to dedicate this show. With love, Your Fiesta Family

More Power to Sept. 14,2013 FFDT Chinese Cultural From Waves News Centre Photos by Oscar Gelia

STAR EDITOR IN TORONTO

Friends and colleagues of Concepcion “Ching” Alano (third from right front row), lifestyle associate editor of the Phil- ippine Star tendered a simple dinner in her honor during her recent visit to Toronto. The gathering also welcomed Meng Alano (sister of Ching) and Yoly Yorro from Laguna (sis of Chito Yorro) as first time visitors to Canada. Among those who attended include Philip and Nayds Pua, Chuchi Punsalan, Julie Gatbonton, Chito and Chelle Yorro (hosts), Meng Alano, Yolly Yorro, Tenny and Myrna Soriano, Henry (Boytoy) and Tess Tacorda, and Ricky Caluen.

(photo by Philip Pua)

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