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It is a long and expensive ordeal for but have not been examined nor given Danius Sabadao who has been fighting any value by the judges who heard his for his right to stay in Canada since case. It appearerd that hiis troubles 1991. Todate, he already spent over began from the first testimony he made $30 000 of his hard-earned money to in the Immigration office at 1010 St. pay his lawyers but to no avail. For this Antoine Street because the hearing was reason, he requested to be interviewed in French. He had a Filipino on Monday, June 26, to make his plight interpreter, by the name of Paul Perez known. He is in a precarious situation who translated the questions made in as he was supposed to be deported on French to Tagalog. Sabadao’s answer July 2, 2006. His lawyers managed to was translated back to French which go to the Federal Court to request for was also translated into English in the time to have his appeal on minutes of the hearing. From these humanitarian grounds be heard. A stay three languages, somehow a of 2 to 3 months was granted but this misunderstanding occurred when he apparently is not a guarantee that he was alleged to have answereed yes to will not be deported. His lawyer, Pia the question: “Did you kill anyone? Ziambelli, explained that this is due to Upon realizing the error, he told them the fact that there are two separate that he did not say “yes” at all. He entities of government - one that explained that he never killed anyone. implements the deportation order, and In his position as a Philippine Army the other one is supposed to hear the soldier, he never engaged in any appeal on humanitarian grounds, but combat as his platoon was sent only to they do not necessarily know what the man the outpost for security of the other is doing. There is a 90% chance village. In spite of his explanation, the he will succeed in his appeal if only he minutes of the hearings always pointed will be heard before the deportation out that he could not be believed Will Citizenship & Immigration Canada break up this family on unproven allegations? order is implemented. Danius Sabadao poses with his 11-year old Canadian born son, and Filipino-Canadian In his interview, he indicated that he See Page 4 Urgent Appeal wife. The family’s last chance lies in having the Federal Court hear his appeal. has documents proving his innocence FAMAS celebrates 43rd anniversary & 108th Philippine Independence Day FAMAS held a dinner dance party on Saturday, June 10, 2006 at a downtown restaurant, Ruby Rouge, in Chinatown, which was attended by about 400 people. Besides the usual cultural numbers and vocal solos, the Laging Handa Scouts participated in the parade of colors and singing of the Philippine and Canadian national anthems. Dr. Gene Santander, our singing dentist, and Jonathan Pantaleon, 2005 Fil-Can Idol runner- up, entertained the audience with their powerful singing voices while the Salinggawi Philippine Arts Organization folk dance troupe presented a couple of colorful dances.

La Union Governor Victor F. Ortega, guest speaker, and Borough Mayor Michael Applebaum, pose with the Laging Handa See Page 20 FAMAS Scout Group during the dinner dance sponsored by FAMAS for its own anniversary and Philippine Independence Day. Page 2 The North American Filipino Star June 2006 without the wink of an eye and without who support him and his family that we consumer model, we have leveraged market his lawyer being present? This initial let our representatives know how we forces to redefine new educational and EDITORIAL questioning was carried out in a room feel about this case. Let us all make an cultural frontiers to change all our lives for in the Immigration office in 1991 on effort to show solidarity and urge the the better. PinoyVox brings integrity to commercial opportunities and will always be Immigration laws are 1010 St. Antoine. 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If this law were applicable, it encountered any NPA member to kill. would have been possible for Mr. Divisoria cubao But her arguments fell on deaf ears. Sabadao’s lawyers to get his case The judges still insisted that there was reviewed on its merits. The way it is, no enough reason to doubt Mr. Sabadao's one really knows what fate awaits Mr. Filipino Solidarity Cooperative credibility, as he had contradicted Sabadao and his family. 4711 Van Horne Avenue, Montreal, QC H3W 18 himself during his first testimony. We therefore make this appeal to In a court of law, one is presumed the government, and anyone with a Tel. 514-733-8915 innocent until proven guilty. 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www.filipinostar.org Page 4 The North American Filipino Star July 2006 MONTREAL INLAND SERVICES, was in the Army during the time of (NPA), whose aim was to overthrow From Page 1 Urgent Appeal QUEBEC; the former dictator and Philippine the Philippine government. because he changed his answer to this ON HIS REQUEST FOR VISA President Ferdinand Marcos. They However, in August 1993, the important question and from then on, EXEMPTION APPLICATION FOR presumed that in his position, he Immigration Refugee Board refused the judges were consistently accusing PERMANENT RESIDENCE FORM had a lot of power over the 30 Mr. Sabadao’s claim and accused him of being a “war criminal.” It is not IMM. 5001 DATED 15 NOVEMBER soldiers under his command. The him of committing crimes against clear, from what records or evidence he 1993 HE ANSWERED ‘NO’ TO same allegations appeared in all humanity, on the basis of his alleged was labeled a “war criminal.” When his QUESTION 30(1) : ‘HAVE YOU OR decisions rendered by different involvement in active combat duty lawyer, Pia Ziambelli, was HAS ANY ONE OF THE PERSONS IN judges reviewing the case. No against the NPA terrorists, while interviewed for this article, she QUESTION 16 IS EVER BEEN original transcript or tape of his serving during the Marcos regime to pointed out that the law is too broad INVOLVED, IN PERIODS EITHER first testimony when he applied for protect Filipino villagers as a and this makes it easy to label PEACE OR WAR, IN THE refugee status in 1991 is nowhere to member of the Philippines armed people “war criminals” without any COMMISSION OF A WAR CRIME OR be found among the documents forces from 1979-1984. specific basis. A report made by a CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY, SUCH used against him, yet, they have Mr. Sabadao’s appeal of his certain Mr. L.K. Chiu of Immigration AS WILLFUL KILLING, TORTURE, always used this testimony as the negative refugee decision was & Citizenship Canada, shows the ATTACKS COMMITTED AGAINST source of all the accusations which abandoned in February 1994, when serious accusations levied against CIVILIANS OR PRISONERS OF are even blown out of proportions in through the spousal sponsorship in Mr. Sabadao because of this law: WAR, OR DEPORTATION OF Mr. L.K. Chiu’s report which is the November 1993 by his Canadian An exact quote from this report is CIVILIANS?’ only document available for perusal. wife Nena Tacio, whom he married shown below: VOLUNTARILY ENROLLED IN The Star was able to contact Mr. in October 1993 and later gave birth IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE THE PHILIPPINE MILITARY FROM Chiu but he did not want go give to their son Asher, he subsequently IMMIGRATION ACT, I HAVE TO 1979 TO 1984; more information as he declared received his Canadian permanent REPORT THAT DANIUS SABADAO, SERVED AS A SECOND that it happened long time ago and residence in December 1994 after BORN ON 27 JULY 1950 IN LIEUTENANT IN CHARGE OF A he did not have the file anymore. He the processing and security PHILIPPINES, IS A PERMANENT PLATOON OF 30 SOLDIERS AND also explained that even if he had verification of his file by Immigration RESIDENT DESCRIBED IN: FOLLOWING ORDERS FROM THE the file, his job is only to make Canada. PARAGRAPH 27(1)(E) GOVERNMENT; reports, and it is up to the It was only after applying for his A PERSON WHO WAS GRANTED PARTICIPATED IN MISSIONS Communications or Client Services Canadian citizenship in October LANDING BY REASON OF AND LED MILITARY OEPRATIONS POSSESSION OF A FALSE OR WHERE COMBAT, MURDER, IMPROPERLY OBTAINED ILLEGAL ARREST AND TORTURE PASSPORT, VISA OR OTHER WERE INVOLVED; DOCUMENT PERTAINING TO HAS COMMITTED A NUMBER HIS/HER ADMISSION OR BY OF CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY REASON OF ANY FRAUDULENT OR AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE IMPROPER MEANS OR ACTS MISREPRESENTATION OF ANY THAT THESE CRIMES AGAINST MATERIAL FACT, WHETHER HUMANITY CONSTITUTE THE EXERCISED OR MADE BY THAT FOLLOWING OFFENCES AGAINST PERSON OR BY ANY OTHER CANADIAN LAWS; PERSON. PARTY TO MURDER AS A PARAGRAPH 27(1)(G) RESULT OF SECTIONS 21 AND 218 A PERSON WHO IS A MEMBER OF THE R.S.C.1970 CHAP. 34C OF OF THE INADMISSIBLE CLASS THE CRIMINAL CODE WHICH WAS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH IN FORCE AT THE TIME OF THE 19(1)(J) WHO WAS GRANTED COMMISSION OF THESE LANDING SUBSEQUENT TO THE OFFENCES; COMING INTO FORCE OF THAT PARTY TO KIDNAPPING AS A PARAGRAPH, NAMELY, PERSONS RESULT OF SECTIONS 21 AND 247 WHO THERE ARE REASONABLE OF THE R.S.C. 1970 CHAP. 34C OF GROUNDS TO BELIEVE HAVE THE CRIMINAL CODE WHICH WAS COMMITTED AN ACT OR IN FORCE AT THE TIME OF OMISSION OUTSIDE CANADA COMMISSION OF THESE THAT CONSTITUTED A WAR CRIME OFFENCES OR A CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY PARTY TO AGGRAVATED WITHIN THE MEANING OF ASSAULT AS A RESULT OF THE SUBSECTION 7 (3.76) CRIMINAL SECTIONS 21 AND 267 OF THE CODE AND THAT, IF IT HAD BEEN R.S.C. 1970 CHAP 34-C OF THE COMMITTED IN CANADA, WOULD CRIMINAL CODE WHICH WAS IN Department to provide information 1997, that Immigration Canada HAVE CONSTITUTED AN OFFENCE FORCE AT THAT TIME OF THE on this client’s file. decided to reopen the false and AGAINST THE LAWS OF CANADA IN COMMISSION OF THESE . 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Canadian society. Similar pilot He said once he gets out from jail, programs will be established in China he will help the poor get out of poverty. and India. The integration process will The former president said he is start before the immigrants leave and confident the court will find him Isaac T. Goodine continue upon arrival in Canada. It is innocent after he told the truth when he clear that sometimes immigrants to testified on the Jose Velarde bank The Importance of a Global Mindset Canada find it more of a land of snow accounts, the "jueteng" payola issue and and ice rather than the land of milk other corruption allegations. He in promoting synergy and honey, and part of the reason for maintained his innocence of the the new offices abroad is to shorten the charges. “Between the big things that we newer Bank Staff, teach Development period needed for new arrivals to adapt Estrada recalled that a month after can not do, and the little things that we Education to clients of the WBI, and to their new environment. he stepped down as president, President will not do, the danger is that we will do serve as adjunct faculty at participating In the case of the Philippines, there are Arroyo sent former justice secretary nothing”…Monod Universities that offer educational some possibilities to achieve synergy by Hernani Perez as emissary to convince I am pleased to inform our programs on international development. coordinating the efforts of existing him to leave the country. readers that two of my former employers Since the IBRD has provided funding for initiatives. The Canada Philippines "[Perez told me] I can go to the have included my name on their list of more educational facilities, Business Council is operational and country of my choice on the condition resource persons to help promote their scholarships, technical assistance and could effectively serve its membership that I resign in writing as President of work in international development training in the developing world than by providing training in International the Republic of the Philippines. [There education. They are: 1) The all—that is all--international Business and Management in will be] no case [against me,] I'll just International Bank for Reconstruction development agencies combined, it goes cooperation with the CPSC in Manila. leave," he said. and Development (IBRD)—better known without saying that the IBRD Alumni For example the two-week module of Four days after turning the offer as the World Bank, whose stated Resources are significant. These the IBM could be custom designed with down, Estrada said Perez returned with mission is: To fight poverty with passion resources are now offered to a wider one week offered in Canada and one the same offer, which the ousted and professionalism for lasting results; audience. Selected Retirees serve on a week in the Philippines for Trade president again rejected. and 2) The Colombo Plan Staff College speaker’s roster with access to speaker’s Missions from Canada and the process "I am not afraid to face the for Technician Education (CPSC), an kits and are encouraged to serve as reversed for Trade Missions from the accusations against me because I know international inter-governmental Ambassadors for the Bank to Philippines. These sessions would be that those are all fabricated," Estrada organization serving the Asia and Pacific supplement the efforts of regular staff to custom designed to improve the added. region under the aegis of the Colombo fight poverty with passion and efficiency of Trade Missions and In a DZMM interview early Friday, Plan with the motto: Planning professionalism for lasting results. effectiveness of follow-up activities. Special Prosecutor Dennis Villa-Ignacio prosperity together. When the current Director General and This, in turn, could be linked to the said he ended the cross-examination I am doubly pleased to inform CEO of the Colombo Plan Staff College, Forum for International Trade Training because Estrada has already admitted our readers that I am not alone. Both a National of South Korea, was installed (FITT) programs available at Gilmore to the charges at the witness stand. the World Bank and the Staff College as the Eight Director, he remarked that College International, in Montreal. Villa-Ignacio cited Estrada's recognize that within their respective “For the next five years I am no longer a Currently, the FITT program has a admission of signing the Jose Velarde alumni associations there are “Retirees” Korean”. That was his way of saying strong bias toward trade between account. "There [was] no need for the who have collectively acquired a vast that in such an assignment one must be Canada and the United States, cross-examination. He already admitted storehouse of knowledge and have able to transcend one’s own “national” however, it is feasible to design s [to the charges]," Villa-Ignacio said. recorded diverse experience by working or even tribal interests in order to serve special module, for approval by FITT He said the prosecution's next step in teams whose members transcend the greater good of a global society. I am that would add a specific focus on trade is to nail Estrada in the perjury case for national boundaries. Many have personally committed to a belief that it between Canada and the Philippines lying under oath that he did not sign the demonstrated an ability to function is necessary to internationalize our and thereby promote synergy. IMPSA power deal contract. effectively in a cross-cultural educational institutions, particularly Effective human action in dealing with Villa-Ignacio is set to file a motion environment and to promote teacher training programs, so that we any kind of problem or challenge is for reconsideration at the participatory human development can bring Educators into the equation dependent on two key factors: (1) The Sandiganbayan for its decision to ban without regard to religion, race, and enlist their commitment to solving Resources, both human and material, the video showing Estrada signing the nationality, or gender. problems of global concern. In that which can be brought to bear on the contract. Regrettably, many regard, the CPSC has developed a situation, and (2) The Process, how the The Sandiganbayan had ruled that organizations “retire” people and program that can be custom designed resources are utilized in dealing with the video has no relevance to the “archive” their work—for some and modularized so that educated the situation. If either of these two plunder charges. unknown reason, that usually means people anywhere can be taught how to factors is missing, the chance of their reports are relegated to a store work internationally—the course is success is nil. But, if people work room in the basement and the called International Business and together utilizing their resources personnel record “counted with the Management (IBM), but its focus is not rationally and humanely, they can dead”. That is not so with the two just on “where the money is”. The produce results beyond the mere sum agencies I am referring to in this piece. program can be delivered in modules of their individual inputs. That is what Since I took early retirement from the lasting two weeks; one month; three we mean by synergy. World Bank I have continued to work as months, or six months. The six-month Many people now realize that in today’s a Short Term consultant, from time to program includes extra concentration world with the complex systems of time, with similar duties and the same on international communications in economic cultural and environmental level of responsibility as when I was a English. This is necessary to open up inter-dependence, it is essential that all regular staff member and I hold lifetime job opportunities for people who lack people learn respect for cultural, membership in the 1818 Society. Also, communication skills in English. religious, social and political systems as a former Director of the CPSC, I have Virtually all international jobs require other than their own. If we maintain a maintained close ties and now serve as an ability to communicate in one or global mindset that promotes human Advisor to the Director General and more of the so called living languages synergy we will “do the little things that Chief Executive Officer. plus English. It is the “plus English” we can do”. That will make the world a Fortunately, the 1818 Society, component that must be made available better place. an association of retirees of the World internationally so that more people in Bank Group, has been working with the the Global Village can benefit from an New Schedules World Bank Institute (WBI) recently to exchange of cultural resources as well Starting August 2006 regularize procedures that have tended as trade in commodities. Nursing Aid to be Ad Hoc in the past. The initiative, Readers of the Filipino Star should be Early Childhood Education tentatively known as the Global Mindset aware that we now have in place the Assistant Foundation, is intended to facilitate and necessary mechanisms to improve Call 514-485-7861 encourage selected members of the relations between Canada and the 1818 Society to serve as Mentors to Philippines to the mutual benefit of all. www.filipinostar.org July 2006 The North American Filipino Star Page 7 Estrada confident of some P189mn ($3.53mn) was later Philippine Directory to be 8th Edition of Oriental Dance acquittal after taking stand transferred. published soon and Music He said prosecutors had also proved Thu. June 29, 2006 that some P200mn deposited in the The PCFGM (Philippine Center Festival Accès Asie, in collaboration Deposed Philippine president bank account of a supposed charitable Foundation of Greater Montreal) is with the Chinese Garden of the Joseph Estrada said yesterday he was foundation of Estrada came from an announcing its project of publishing a Montreal Botanical Garden, is proud to confident he would be acquitted in his illegal gambling racket. directory that provides more visibility to present Oriental Dance and Music corruption trial as he ended his stint on Prosecutors also succeeded in linking members of the Philippine community outdoors at the Chinese Garden. the witness stand. the defendant to insider trading, he of Greater Montreal and suburbs; This annual event is an eight-day State prosecutors finished their added. businesses offering their services and celebration from Friday, July 14th to cross-examination of the 69-year-old Estrada’s lawyer Jose Flaminiano products to the Philippine community; Friday, July 21st. Every afternoon two former movie star who began testifying meanwhile said he would ask the court services provided by the Provincial, groups will perform a thirty minute set; at the weekly hearings in March. to call a two-week break in the trial so Federal and Municipal governments; the first begins at 1:00 p.m. and is Estrada is accused of embezzling a the defendant’s legal team could review social, educational and health services; followed by one at 2:30 p.m.. fortune of about $80mn during his 30 all the documents and transcripts to see professional services from various Each year, more than seventeen months in power. if they should present another witness. trades; and residential and business local and national artists and Asked by reporters later if he was At previous hearings, Estrada has listings of the Filipino community. community groups with traditionally confident of being acquitted, Estrada, insisted that he was illegally ousted and The Directory is designed for faster and based dance and music performances who is under house arrest, answered: was still the legal president and thus quicker access to information and data. attract a public of over 5,000 people to “Very confident, very confident.” immune from prosecution. He has For a free listing and advertising, this idyllic outdoor environment But government prosecutor Dennis accused his successor President Gloria please call Caring Tabunar @626-7635, The performances will be held on Villa-Ignacio said he was “very much Arroyo of being a usurper brought to Salve - 630 -3961 or any member of the July 14 to 21 at the Montreal Botanical comfortable with the testimony” of power by a conspiracy of the elite. Foundation Management Team. Garden, 4101 Sherbrooke East. 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Armando Baisas displays his art work made from vegetables, posing with the Star Editor, Zenaida Kharroubi, and Mrs. Baisas. Following the flag ceremony, guests The Ambassador added that more proceeded to the City Hall lounge for a activities are lined up for the week-long breakfast reception. There, Ambassador Independence Day commemoration: Brillantes read the Independence Day • Philippine Independence Ball - The message of President Arroyo while Philippine Independence Committee of Consul General Angeles read that of Ottawa Valley (PICOV), in coordination Secretary Romulo. with the Philippine Embassy, will host a The Ambassador then hosted a vin gala night as part of the 108th d'honneur at the Sheraton Hotel Philippine Independence celebrations. ballroom at 12:00 noon the same day for The short program after the sit-down members of the diplomatic corps and dinner includes slide shows featuring Canadian government officials. the different associations in the Swearing-in ceremony for Filipino-Canadians who applied for dual citizenship

Kalayaan” at the Ambassador's official food and delicacies such as suman, residence in Gloucester, Ottawa on 11 puto, dinuguan, pancit, turon, adobo June 2006. and empanada while being entertained The celebration started at 2:00 p.m. with songs and dances. Several lechons with a flag-raising ceremony, after which were also laid out on tables. Ambassador Brillantes read the

La Union Governor Victor F Ortega delivering his speech

The Ambassador, the officers and community, followed by ballroom staff of the Embassy were on hand to dancing. welcome some 150 guests from Ottawa's • Independence Picnic- Hosted by diplomatic community and the federal PICOV, the much-awaited Annual Picnic The Philippine Folk Art Society’s Kalinangan Dance Troupe government. will be held at Vincent Massey Park on “This is wonderful,” enthused a Independence Day message of President guest. “This is the first time I've been Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Minister invited to an Independence Day and Consul General Joseph Gerard B. celebration here at the official residence. Angeles reading the message of Foreign The Ambassador is such a kind and Affairs Secretary Alberto G. Romulo. gracious host and the Embassy staff did Some 500 guests from the Filipino

Ambassador Jose Brillantes welcoming all the guests from different parts of the country.

The guests were treated to a program Sunday, 18 June 2006. Activities during of songs by the Himig Pilipino Choral the Picnic include the Independence Ensemble, as well as a fruit and Parade, Santacruzan, a Holy Mass to be vegetable carving demonstration by celebrated by Fr. Pedro V. Arana, Parada Filipino chef Armando Balsas of Le ng Lechon and a volleyball tournament Cordon Bleu in Ottawa. of Filipino organizations. Sayaw sa bangkong (dance on the bench) by a Montreal dance troupe. Ambassador Brillantes was very • Wreath-Laying and Floral Offering at pleased with the preparations and the the Bust of Dr. Jose Rizal -The communities in Ottawa, Kingston, a great job in orchestrating this turn-out. “We had a very good turn-out Philippine Embassy and the Philippine Montreal, Quebec City, Markham, afternoon's event. Masayang-masaya at both events, which exceeded our Heritage Foundation of Canada will Toronto and St. John’s (Newfoundland) kaming lahat." expectations. Everybody was happy and sponsor a wreath-laying and floral were led into the gardens of the On 12 June 2006, members of the many came up to me to say how much offering at the bust of our national hero, residence, which served as the setting Filipino community, donning traditional they enjoyed the food, the Filipino Dr. Jose Rizal, at the City Hall of for the program that included the Filipino attire, attended a flag-raising entertainment and socializing with their Gatineau, Quebec. A reception administration of the Oath of Allegiance ceremony at the Ottawa City Hall. The kababayans. It was a very successful sponsored by the Philippine Heritage by Ambassador Brillantes to 21 Filipino- Himig Pilipino Choral Ensemble of celebration. Even the weather Foundation will follow at the Official Canadians who reacquired Philippine Ottawa led the singing of the cooperated with us,” the Ambassador Residence. citizenship. Pambansang Awit. added. La Union Governor Victor F. Ortega, www.filipinostar.org July 2006 The North American Filipino Star Page 9 Contributions from June 18 Sunday, July 23, 2006 celebration turned over to recipient 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. 4246 Girouard Avenue (near Monkland Ave. Walking distance from Villa Maria Metro.) Miscellaneous items including furniture, equipment are to be cleared away at bargain prices.

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www.filipinostar.org Page 10 The North American Filipino Star April 2006 Readers’ Contributions Tagalog (Philippine language) cultural and historical points of view. articles may be included from time to Denie Guloy sent the following via e- time in this newspaper where someone mail recently for which we thank him. submits something interesting from The Editor Philippine Cusine Ang mga kasagutan sa mga tanong sa kahiman aba na ang buhay kong ito. Balitang Pampilipino maging dakila ma'y alay rin sa iyo • 1.Ang kaunaunahag nagpa- kung ito'y dahil sa kaligayahan mo. tibok sa puso ni Jose Rizal ay si Segunda Katigbak, isang kagandahang Ang nakikilabang dumog sa digmaan more Worcestershire sauce and pepper taga Lipa, Batangas. Si Rizal ay labing- inihahandog din ang kanilang buhay. to taste.Add more liquid if necessary. anim na taon nang makilala niya si kahit kahirapa'y hindi gunamgunam Cook vegetables just until green and Segunda na labing-apat na taong sa kasawian man o pagtatagumpay. not mushy. gulang. Top with broiled bangus before • 2. Ang pinsan na napusuan ni Maging bibitaya't, mabangis na sakit serving. Serves 4. Gat Jose Rizal ay si Leonor Rivera na o pakikilabang suong ay panganib taga-Camiling, Tarlac. Nag-aaral sa titiising lahat kung siyang nais Pamantasan ng Santo Tomas si Rizal ng tahana't bayang aking iniibig. Grilled Milk Fish nang nabighani siya sa naging katipan (GrilledBangus) with niyang si Leonor Rivera. Upang di Mamamatay akong sa aking pangmalas Stuffings matuklasan ang kanilang umuusbong silahis ng langit ay nanganganinag na pagmamahalan, ang inilalagda ni ang pisgni ng araw ay muling sisikat 1 large sized bangus ( milkfish ) Leonor sa bawa't liham na ipinadadala sa kabila nitong malamlam na ulap. Dinengdeng With Inihaw 2 onion, chopped finely niya kay Jose Rizal ay "TAIMIS' sa halip na ang tunay niyang pangalan. Kahit aking buhay, aking hinahangad Na Bangus 5 tomatoes, chopped finely 1 tsp. Vetsin ( monosodium glutamate ) • 3. Nang si Rizal ay labing na aking ihandog kapag kailangan 4 medium-sized eggplants, cut in 1 tsp. Salt walong taong gulang, sumali sya sa sa ikaririlag ng yong pagsilang quarters 2 tbps. vegetable oil or coconut oil isang paligsahan sa panitikan na dugo ko'y ibubo't kulay ay kuminang 200 gms bangus, cleaned and cut into 3 Banana leaves ( for wrapping ) isinagawa ng samahang "Liceo Artistico- serving sizes Clean bangus but do not scrape Literario". Nanalo si Jose Rizal at ang Mulang magkaisip at lumaking sukat 6 fresh tomatoes scales. With a sharp knife slit the back pamagat ng tulang ginawa niya ay A LA pinangarap ko sa bait ay maganap; 2 tsps Lea & Perins Worcestershire to make an opening up to the stomach. JUVENTUD FILIPINA. ikaw'y mamasdan kong marikit na Sauce This can be done by the fish vendor • 4. Sa sumunod na taon (1880), hiyas 2 medium-sized onions, sliced when you buy it in the wet market, but nagkaroon ng paligsahan muli sa na nakaliligid sa silangan dagat. 1 cup rice washing (hugas bigas) in a supermarket you have to buy it panitikan na itinatag ng samahang 4 medium-sized ampalaya, cut in whole and do the procedure above. "Liceo Artistico-Literario" upang Sa bukas ng mukha'y, noo'y quarters Wash the fish and sprinkle with ipagdiriwang ang ika-400 na taon ng magniningning 1 onion, sliced salt. Mix onions and tomatoes together. pagkamatay ni Cervantes, isang sa mata'y wala nang luhang mapapait 300 gms string beans,cut in three-inch season with salt and vetsin. Stuff the magiting na manunulat ng bayang wala ka ng poot, wala ng ligalig size mixture inside the bangus (milkfish). Espanya na nagbigay sa mundo ng walang kadungua't munti mang hilahil. 1 tbsp cooking oil Rub the fish with 2 tbps. vegetable oil dulang DON QUIXOTE. 3 tbsps bagoong alamang before grilling to enhance flavor. • 5. Ang naka-akit kay Rizal sa Sa aba kong buhay, may banal na nais salt and pepper Wrap bangus in wilted banana bayan ng Pakil sa lalawigang Laguna ay kagaling'y kamtan nang ito'y masulit leaves. Grill on hot charcoal for 1/2 ang isang mala-diyosang binibining ng aking kaluluwang handa nang * Season bangus with salt and pepper hour turning the fish on the other side nangangalang Vicenta Ybardolaza. umalis and add dashes of Worcestershire to avoid burning the skin. MALIGAYANG PAGBATI MULI ligaya'y angkin mo, pagkarikit-dikit. sauce. SA LAHAT...Handog po ni Gat Jose Rizal * Broil over live charcoal until done. sa sambayanang Pilipinas ang kanyang Nang ako'y maaba't, ikaw'y napataas, Set aside. 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The E.U. estimates that 20 conducts extensive public education ang mga daing ko'y kasama't percent of Europe’s population--or campaigns in an effort to cut noise and kalangkap. about 80 million people--are exposed to pollution and rein in expansion plans at airport noise levels it considers the world’s busiest airport. According to Hayaang ang aking madaling unhealthy and unacceptable. the group, five million area residents pagpanaw Airport noise can also have negative may be suffering adverse health effects iluha ng mga labis na nagmahal effects on children’s health and as a result of O’Hare, only one of four kapag may nag-usal sa akin ng dasal development. A 1980 study examining major airports in the region. ako'y iyo sanang idalangin naman. the impact of airport noise on children’s health found higher blood pressure in CONTACTS: Alliance of Residents Ipagdasal mo rin mga kapuspalad, kids living near Los Angeles’ LAX airport Concerning O’Hare, www.areco.org; mga nangamatay pati naghihirap than in those living farther away. A U.S. Citizens Aviation Watch mga dusa't sakit ina'y tumatanggap Earth Talk 1995 German study found a link Association, www.us-caw.org. ng tigib ng lungkot at luhang between chronic noise exposure at masaklap. From the Editors of E/The Munich’s International Airport and GOT AN ENVIRONMENTAL QUESTION? Environmental Magazine elevated nervous system activity and Send it to: EarthTalk, c/o E/The Ipagdasal mo rin mga naulila cardiovascular levels in children living Environmental Magazine, P.O. Box at nangapipiit sakbibi ng diwa; Dear EarthTalk: What are the health nearby. 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All these gentlemen deserve their plaques for volunteer services rendered to FAMAS. Laging Handa Scouts are ready to go canoeing on this beautiful summer day, Saturday, From left: Ruben Matienzo, Cesar Manuel, Albert Floresca,Danilo Parial and Claro July 8, 2006, at the Tamaracouta Scout Reserve. Everyone can hardly wait for the next Bermudez, who is also the Registrar & Head Scout Leader of Laging Handa. camping trip in the fall sometime in October 2006. New members are welcome to join.

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Martin's GF Expecting Star-Studded Senate IF GMA’s Cha-Cha train does not derail the scheduled May 2007 elections, expect a star-studded electoral affair once again. For starters, we could have two more actors in the Senate – Richard Gomez and comebacking Tito Sotto. Gomez has disclosed that deposed President Joseph Estrada had urged him to run either as senator or governor of Bulacan. "I talked to him (Estrada) during my last visit in Tanay and he wants me to consider my options to run as senator or governor in Simple, Intimate Wedding for Juday Bulacan," Gomez said. Martin Nievera has neither confirmed nor denied reports that his US-based girlfriend, Katrina Ojeda, is in “that interesting stage.” Martin’s ex-wife, Pops Fernandez, when asked about Katrina’s date with the stork, would only say, “I don’t think it’s proper for me to discuss it. It should come from Martin.” She added, “Martin and I have chosen to be friends. I’ve healed a lot.” She said, “believe it or not,” Martin wrote a tune for her titled “Still in Love.” Martin and Pops have two sons, Ram and Robin. As for her rumored The family of his mother, former boyfriend, actor Jomari Yllana, she said, actress Stella Suarez, hails from San “I’d rather not talk about him. He’s fine Rafael town. At the same time, Senator and I’m happy.” Alfredo Lim, who is eyeing the mayoral Pops is busy preparing for her seat of Manila that he once held, wants contravida role as Queen Femina Gomez to become his running mate. Suarestellar Baroux, the man-bashing Senator Panfilo Lacson, another Manila alien and archenemy of Zsazsa mayoral wannabe, is reportedly eyeing Zaturnnah, played by Zsa Zsa Padilla, in another actor, Cesar Montano, as the movie with the same title. running mate. Sotto, on the other hand, will make another bid for the Senate in 2007 after two consecutive terms as Aga the Model Dad senator. For the past several months Sotto, one-third of the popular Tito, Vic and Joey comedic trio, has been appearing on the TV noontime show Eat Bulaga, which played a large role in his phenomenal political career. If Judy Ann Santos could have her For his part, Juday’s boyfriend, Gomez and Sotto are shoo-ins in the way, she wants a “simple, intimate actor-TV host Ryan Agoncillo, remarked, senatorial derby. The only question is wedding.” She admits this is a tall order, “We laugh about it. We take things in who will top the race. With Senators what with the intense pressure from stride. Bong Revilla, Jinggoy Estrada and Lito fans and showbiz people to share her There’s no tension. We don’t want to Lapid already crowding the spotlight in altar date with the rest of the country. rush things just because people say we the Upper Chamber, some observers “I’m not being selfish and [nor do I look good together.” foresee billing problems. . just] want to deprive our fans of the Their relationship, he says, is chance to watch our wedding,” she said. “young and real.” Juday and Ryan are Echo: I'm a One-Woman Man “I just honestly want it to be solemn.” teaming up on the big screen for the first She added: “As of now, we’re not time in “Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo,” Star Jericho Rosales acknowledges his thinking about it. If you ask us, we want Cinema’s entry in this December’s Metro reputation as a ladies’ man. People say it to be private. We don’t want it to look Manila Film Festival. ABS-CBN is that as he have had some girlfriends na like one of the network’s shows. Our planning a TV show for the couple and a taga-showbiz din, like Angelika de la wish is that it wouldn’t be Valentine movie is also in the pipeline. Cruz, Kristine Hermosa, Cindy Kurleto commercialized.” and now, Heart Evangelista. Aga Muhlach considers the Ulirang Ama Award 2006 the best recognition he has ever received both as a person and an actor. The award was bestowed on him by the Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Foundation Inc. on Father’s Day last June 18 in recognition of his real- life role as father to four-year-old twins Atasha and Andres and husband to actress-TV host Charlene Gonzales. He has a teenage son, Angelo Luigi, by actress-TV host Janice de Belen. “I am overwhelmed,” Aga said. “This is one recognition that we, fathers, should all But in all fairness to him, no one aim for. I thank my children for this can accuse him na pinagsasabay-sabay achievement.” raw nya ang mga ito. His relationships Describing himself as a hands-on usually last for over a year. When he’s father, Aga says he is an equal partner on with someone, he remains faithful to of his wife in rearing their twins, doing her. such motherly chores as changing the He said that he’s not the kind of guy diapers. “Even now that they’re big we who has two to three girlfriends all at make sure that we’re the first persons the same time. He swears he’s serious that they see when they wake up. with his current girlfriend, Heart, that nd when they go to bed, one of us makes his intentions with her are honorable. “I sure that they have made the sign of the am ready to marry her to show that I am cross,” says the model dad. serious with her. I can feel she’s really wwww.filipinostar.org July 2006 The North American Filipino Star Page 17 the one I want to spend the rest of my tapings, or I take him to my restaurant nine years. She's done her share life." Echo says Heart “personifies the (Sumo Sam in Shangri-la Mall),” the already. In my case, if I can have one girl of my dreams,” adding, “I don’t think actor said. Marvin was only 14 when his more re-election, that would be nice but I can live without her.” father was jailed. after that I can already retire so others His parents have been estranged will have a chance. You cannot hold a since his father went to prison. Marvin is position all your life." Miriam Confirms Split hoping his parents would reconcile Recto said his wife would rather go soon. “Both say they are still adjusting. back to her first love, which is show biz. . . But how long will they have to "I'd rather watch her in more movies and adjust to each other before they move I'd rather see her doing commercials," he on? I am not forcing the issue. But the said. "She has three children -- Lucky, more they delay, the more they fail to see Ryan and myself. I'd rather be with her the blessings in front of them.” at home; I'd rather that she took care of the three of us." Are Vic and Pia Going Recto, 42, the grandson of the late Senator Claro M. Recto, is the second Steady? wealthiest senator after Manuel Villar "I can't flirt with other girls while she based on their 2005 statement of assets can't entertain suitors." He adds: "I and liabilities. Recto declared a net named a folder in my laptop 'The Two worth of P267.3 million. Women in My Life.' In it is a picture of Recto explained that his wealth my mom (Vilma Santos) and Nippy." came mostly from his wife's income from Lucky says not hearing from Anne or movies and commercial endorsements. talking to her for a day is "weird." More Than Friends, Less He told Anne once, "I don't want you to see you cry. If you do, they should Than Lovers only be tears of joy." Despite their That's how Anne Curtis describes special relationship, they refuse to call her relationship with Luis "Lucky" each other sweethearts. If this is just Manzano. She calls him Manzano, he another publicity gimmick to promote calls her Nippy. "It's more than MU their latest movie, All About Love, we (mutual understanding)," says Lucky. don't know for sure.

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Lieutenant-Colonel Bartolome Bacarro, bishops includes outright cash One of those supporters, Samar an army spokesman. Wed. July 12, 2006 donations to the Catholic Church’s pro- Gov. Ben Evardone, praised the CBCP The plot, codenamed "Trident", was The highest echelon of the Roman poor programs. Also included are low- for staying “neutral, non-partisan and contained on compact discs seized in a Catholic Church in the Philippines has cost medicines and rice, as well as unbiased.” second raid this week when one of the spoken on the renewed impeachment feeding programs for the poorest Evardone is spokesman of the Union rogue officers led police to laptop proceedings against President Gloria segments of society. of Local Authorities of the Philippines, computers, mobile phones and Macapagal Arroyo. Defensor said the government was the organization of all local government blueprints of the Congress building Result: She and her allies are merely using the vast network of the officials. Last week, Ulap also voted hidden in the same house. happy, her opponents are dismayed. Catholic Church in extending assistance overwhelmingly to continue supporting Earl Parreno, an analyst at the The Catholic Bishops Conference of to the people. Arroyo. And while they wield executive Institute of Political and Electoral the Philippines on Monday gave the One of the biggest losers of the rather than legislative powers, they Reforms, said the president should be thumbs down to this year’s series of CBCP stand was one of its own, Bishop further asked the House of safe from any serious problems in the impeachment complaints – five have Deogracias Iniguez, who was among Representatives to shoot down the next six months. been officially filed so far – saying they those who filed an impeachment impeachment cases filed this year. "Her political foes are expected to were “not inclined” to favor the process. complaint against Mrs. Arroyo. At the Better rating for Arroyo, revive allegations of election fraud and And, in an apparent swipe at the time that he filed his complaint, the corruption once the election fever heats anti-Arroyo opposition, the bishops’ Caloocan City prelate said he had done turmoil lingers up late this year," Parreno told Reuters. eight-page pastoral statement said the so in his personal capacity. Wed. July 12, 2006 The opposition hopes to win more impeachment “will again serve as an CBCP president Archbishop Angel President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo seats in May 2007 elections for unproductive exercise... deepening the Lagdameo said Iniguez had accepted the has won back some support from congressional and local officials to gain citizens’ negative perception of stand of the Conference, and had in fact Filipinos amid fresh impeachment a clear majority that could be used to politicians.” taken part in the final wording of the attempts and alleged plots, a new poll impeach Arroyo. Some oppositionists, who were pastoral letter. showed, but analysts said her remaining GMA back with kind words expecting the CBCP to again refuse to But while the influential church four years will rarely be free of turmoil. from Vatican, Italy & Spain support the impeachment case as they group had refused to support the Leading pollster Social Weather did last year, pre-empted the statement impeachment cases filed this year, they Stations (SWS) said 34 percent of Sun. July 2, 2006 by accusing the Catholic clerics of added that they were still seeking to respondents were satisfied with Arroyo's President Arroyo arrived Sunday succumbing to the Arroyo establish the truth about the alleged performance and 48 percent were morning from Madrid after winding up administration’s recent “bribes” which cheating that occurred during the 2004 dissatisfied -- for a net rating of minus official visits to the Vatican City, Italy included the recent lifting of the death elections. Their stand is that an 13 percent when the figures were and Spain. penalty law, the withdrawal of a sex impeachment complaint was not the correctly rounded. On hand to meet her at Villamor Air education module which was supposed best means of determining the truth "While still negative since the third Base in Pasay City were Vice-President to have been taught in all public schools behind the allegations, an offshoot of the quarter of 2004, the president's rating Noli de Castro, Executive Secretary this year, and the presidential visit to “Hello, Garci” tapes that began the has gone up in the past two quarters, Eduardo Ermita, political adviser The Vatican two weeks ago which political crisis in the middle of last year from minus 30 percent in December Gabriel Claudio, Justice Secretary Raul included an invitation for Pope Benedict and which has not yet been fully settled. 2005 and minus 25 in March," SWS said M. Gonzalez, Presidential Management XVI to visit the Philippines. House Minority Leader Francis in a statement on its Web site posted Staff chief Arthur Yap and Philippine Also, the Office of the President as Escudero could not hide his displeasure late on Tuesday. National Police Director General Arturo well as the Philippine Amusement and at the CBCP’s stand. The survey involved 1,200 people Lomibao. Gaming Corp are two of the biggest “If they (CBCP) favor the search for across the Philippines on June 22-28 Mrs. Arroyo had a private audience donors to various Catholic charities. truth but not through impeachment, and had a margin of error of 3 with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican, Pagcor is the government-owned then through what means?” he asked. percentage points. where she presented her host with a corporation that regulates all casinos in Thus, even without the backing of Arroyo, an economist and daughter copy of Republic Act 9346 abolishing the the country. the bishops, the impeachment process of a late president, has had some death penalty in the Philippines and In order to brush aside the would continue, Escudero said. success in improving government earning from him a heartwarming "Well oppositionists’ claims, the CBCP agreed This is “the only available legal and finances with a series of reforms to fight done." to exercise “discretion” in accepting peaceful means at arriving at the truth,” graft, tackle tax evasion and raise That sort of endorsement is political seeming favors from the Arroyo he added. revenues, including a hike in the platinum in the Philippines, where more administration. Escudero and company are now national sales tax. than 80% of the population is Catholic. “We should be independent of any perceived to be fighting a losing battle, But she is the only Philippine But Arroyo's opponents back home kind of perceived favors that are being with the latest estimates showing a president since ousted dictator weren't impressed. That same day they presented simply to win our opinions,” lessening of the number of congressmen Ferdinand Marcos to have a negative filed an impeachment complaint against said CBCP vice president Archbishop willing to sign the impeachment satisfaction rating, making her more her, and by week's end had submitted Antonio Ledesma. complaint this year. vulnerable to attacks by groups that three more. So much for the sublime Presidential chief of staff Michael Last year, the opposition only have been seeking her removal since she afterglow of her papal pat on the back. Defensor also dismissed the accusations produced 51 of the 79 votes needed to rose to power in 2001. The President also visited the crypt of indirect bribery, saying it was “unfair” forward the complaint to the Senate for "She will not be toppled as long as of Pope John Paul II at the ground level to accuse the 122-member conclave of trial. Opposition lawmakers have been the political opposition remains of the old Saint Peter’s Basilica to pay seeking or receiving unjust favors. grumbling that the number now is less fragmented and weak," Benito Lim, a homage to the late Pontiff who had “Let us not destroy the institution of than 30. political science professor at Ateneo de visited the Philippines twice—first in the church and let us not destroy the Mrs. Arroyo’s allies have taken to Manila University, told Reuters. 1981 and again in 1995. reputation of every bishop,” Defensor describing her as “unimpeachable,” "But the political turmoil will not go said. given the present political situation in away. She is still fighting all possible threats against her and it will continue to challenge her." Arroyo, due to step down in 2010, survived an impeachment attempt last year over allegations of election fraud and she invoked a brief state of emergency in February over an alleged conspiracy by rogue troops, communist rebels and political foes. On Wednesday, security officials President Arroyo & Pope Benedict in their gave details of a fresh plot they said was official meeting at the Vatican June 26, 2006. thwarted by the arrest of six military officers last week during a raid on a Before flying to Spain, the President house in the capital. met with Italian President Giorgio The plan, they said, was for rogue Napolitano at Palazzo del Quirinale and troops to seize the lower house of Prime Minister Romano Prodi at Palazzo Congress during a speech by the Chigi. president on July 24 and hold her and The President’s official visit to Italy lawmakers captive. has raised hopes for an early agreement with the Italian government on three Revolutionary Government pending proposals that would raise the threshold of social protection and other "The end state of this undertaking benefits for the more than 80,000 Roman Catholic Archbishop Angel Lagdameo, left, listens to a reporter's questions as he explains is the bringing down of the government documented Filipino expatriates in that the contents of the pastoral letter by the influential Catholic Bishops Conference of the and paving the way for the country. 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Handheld shots can be Gawad Kalinga them that La Union is very friendly and a DV camcorder for storage. Down the thematically effective, but keep a stable At the Philippine Independence one of the best provinces in the road, they can capture them back to the image in mind. For handheld shots, Gala Ball, held in Washington, D.C. on Philippines. He also stated that he computer without losing any quality. So you'll want to keep the camera's zoom June 10, 2006 to commemorate the in addition to offering good quality, DV wide, as that will help stabilize your centennial of Filipino migration to the camcorders also act as a good video image. For tighter shots, be sure to use United States, John Negroponte, former backup/storage device. a tripod or some kind of mount. In Ambassador to the Philippines, spoke Video Tips general, I always try use a tripod as highly of the work of Gawad Kalinga. Video is not the most spectacular of much as possible. “I’m particularly delighted Mr. artistic formats. Compared to polished Stay focused. If there's a lot of Foreign Secretary that you and the film seen on TV and in theaters, video movement, you'll probably want to use embassy of the Philippines and the appears flat and grainy. One shouldn't manual focus. Lighting changes and ANCOP foundation are hosting this be too alarmed if their video looks more moving object depths distract a event to benefit Gawad Kalinga, which like bad porn than the latest Hollywood camera's automatic focus. If you have a does so much good work to promote the construction of low cost homes and the establishment of viable communities for the poor and the underprivileged in the Philippines. Affordable housing has Borough Mayor Michael Applebaum long been of special interest to my supports constitutional change to pave family… so we are delighted to support the way for a parliamentary form of Gawad Kalinga’s efforts.” government in the Philippines. He said Mr. Negroponte is the current that this will solve the problem of Director of National Security and a constant politicking and ensure that former US Ambassador to the United politicians devote themselves to Nations. His colorful background economic improvement of the country. includes work in eight different Foreign Borough Mayor Michael 4715 Van Horne Bubble tea with a Service posts in Asia, Europe and Latin Applebaum also delivered a brief America; he has also held important message, congratulating FAMAS for (near Plamondon Metro) variety of flavors positions at the State Department and having lasted for 43 years until now. Tel.: 514-344-9999 Internet Café DR. EMILIA ESPIRITU

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There were a few Asia and key currencies in the region fans in the Coliseum who were sorely reeling. disappointed that their hero could not At the Philippine Dealing System, knock out Larios, but at the end, the peso closed at 52.39 to the dollar, everyone was happy to take the victory weaker than Thursday’s close of 52.32, in any form. as traders cited investor concern over oil After the final bell, Pacquiao quickly supply. embraced Larios, who had endeared “Peso depreciated a bit because of himself to the Filipino fans with his the uncertainties on oil and the market sportsmanship and classy nature that realized that there is no significant he showed in various meetings with the demand of the companies and banks to press over the week. Pacquiao then went buy up dollars,” Estelito Biacora, Bank to all four corners of the ring proudly of the Philippine Islands treasury officer, waving the Philippine flag. He spoke said in a phone interview. shortly on the microphone, but his Marcelo Ayes, Equitable PCIBank words were drowned by the cheers of his treasury officer, said there was renewed jubilant countrymen. He was heard as concern over Nigerian oil supply and saying, “ Thank you...thank you …sa Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao and President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo flash a Israel’s air attacks over Lebanon, which lahat…Peace to you all…I knew I could thumbs up sign during a courtesy call at the Malacanang Palace in Manila July 3, 2006 increased tensions in the Middle East. carry the fight so I did not hurry. Baka Ayes said the peso is seen to further Sun. July 2, 2006 Larios with short, straight left crosses. tsambahan pa.” depreciate next week to 52.65 to the Filipino boxing icon Manny Near the end of the round, one of the Pacquiao’s family, his pregnant wife greenback. Pacquiao (42-3-2, 33 KOs) overcame a punches opened a small cut over the left Jinkee, his two sons Jimwell and Concern over oil also hit the stock strong start by Oscar Larios (56-5-1, 36 eye of Larios. Pacquiao would focus on Michael and his father, were with him at market, with the local bourse shedding KOs) of Mexico to win a hard-fought, the cut for the remainder of the bout the ring right after the fight. While the gains made Thursday. “We are certainly twelve-round unanimous decision in and Larios was clearly bothered by it. festivities were centered on Pacquiao, in uncharted territory,” said Victor front of a packed house at Manila’s Pacquiao adjusted to the assault of Larios, with his head held up high, also Shum, an energy analyst with Purvin & Araneta Stadium and successfully Larios in the following round, sliding drew a big round of applause from the Gertz in Singapore. “I wouldn’t be defend his WBC international super right and attacking the body with crowd as he waved and bowed on his surprised if $80 is attained soon with featherweight championship. Larios vicious right hooks to the kidney and way out before saying over the this slew of geopolitical events in a tight started the fight aggressively, peppering straight lefts to the pit of his stomach. microphone “Maraming Salamat market.” Pacquiao with stiff jabs and wide right With the crowd cheering “Manny, Po…Pilipinas.” Oil prices are being pushed higher hooks and making it known he not only Manny,” the Filipino kicked in the After the fight Pacquiao trainer by rising global demand and worries came to fight, but also to win. afterburners, potshotting Larios at will Freddie Roach heaped praise upon that the world’s limited supply cushion In the same arena where Joe Frazier and making him miss wildly.As the fight Larios, “He came to fight, no doubt would not be adequate to offset a and Muhammed Ali slugged it out in the wore on, Pacquiao’s attack to Larios’ about it. Larios is a tough opponent but lengthy disruption to output in major "Thrilla in Manila" 31 years ago, the 27- body slowed the Mexican fighter and he surprised me. I said Manny would producing countries, such as Iran or year-old Pacquiao constantly showed off allowed him to take command of the knock him out because I didn’t think Nigeria. There are also concerns about his speed and power in the 12-rounder, fight. In round seven, a short left from Larios could stand up to his power, but the risks hurricanes pose to US knocking down Larios twice while Pacquiao on the inside caught Larios he proved me wrong.” production. raising his record to 42-3-2. clean on the chin, putting him down When asked to rate the performance “We haven’t even taken into account Larios was clearly in top form for the momentarily. The game Larios fought of his fighter, Roach stated “a six.” a potential hurricane in the United bout and quickly let Pacquiao hear the back bravely, but the speed of Pacquiao, “Maybe I’m a little hard on Manny but I States, so getting to $80 and beyond this thud of his gloves. At the start of round combined with his punching power was always want him to improve. He was summer seems quite inevitable,” Shum three, Larios, the former WBC super too much for the Mexican. cruising for the first six rounds, putting said. “But if these Middle East events bantamweight champion caught Pacquiao continually landed short right on a show for his fans and with a fighter somehow get resolved, prices could also of Larios’ caliber, this is dangerous.” drop sharply.” There had been speculation that While Israel and Lebanon are not commercial endorsements which involved in the Middle East oil market, Pacquiao landed after beating Erik the fear is that the conflict could spill Morales in January -- along with a late- into other corner of the region, which night lifestyle and the shortest training produces nearly a third the world’s oil period of his career -- might erode and contains almost two-thirds of its Pacquiao's skills and leave him running untapped reserves. out of gas if the fight dragged on. Light sweet crude for August But Pacquiao demonstrated unexpected delivery was up $1.40 to $78.10 a barrel stamina. in mid-afternoon Asian trading on the For this fight Pacquiao will receive $1 New York Mercantile Exchange. The million while Larios will take in price closed Thursday at a new high of $450,000. $76.70 a barrel, then continued climbing in after-hours electronic From Page 18 Arroyo Euro Trip trading, when volumes are significantly lower, to $78.40. In Madrid she had meetings with top The rally came as fighting between Spanish officials and leading Israel and Lebanon intensified, businessmen. Her visit was capped by explosions hit Nigerian oil installations audiences with King Juan Carlos I, and a diplomatic standoff dragged on Spanish President Jose Luis Rodriguez between the West and Iran over its Zapatero, and the officials and members nuclear program. The surge in oil prices of the Confederation of Employers and rattled global financial markets, with Industries of Spain, the country’s Japan’s Nikkei 225 index falling 1.7 Manny Pacquiao (L) looks down at Oscar Larios (R) of Mexico after he was knocked down biggest organization of businessmen. percent, while the Dow Jones industrial in round 12 of their super-featherweight bout in Manila on July 2, 2006 While in Madrid, the Philippines and average dropped 1.5 percent. The Spain signed a memorandum of previous Nymex settlement record of Pacquiao with a short right hooks to the eye of Larios, pinpointing understanding that will open the doors $75.19 was set July 5. The previous uppercut/left hook combination that the cut above his eye time and time for the entry into Spain of Filipino intraday record of $75.78 was posted stunned the Filipino. For the first two again and also causing swelling under professionals and skilled workers. two days later. minutes of the third round Larios the eye. In the final round Larios moved She offered a wreath at the Madrid Israel intensified its attacks against opened up on Pacquiao, driving him forward, determined to reach the silky monument of Dr. Jose Rizal, a replica of Lebanon on Thursday, imposing a naval back against the ropes and occasionally smooth Filipino. Pacquiao punctuated the national hero’s monument at blockade, twice hitting Beirut’s airport catching him with wide swinging right the win when with just seconds left in Manila’s Rizal Park, and also met with and blasting two Lebanese army air hooks. Pacquiao regained his the round he again scored a knockdown. members of the Filipino community in bases near Syria. composure and fired back, nailing Larios rose quickly, smiling. No one in Spain. www.filipinostar.org Page 22 The North American Filipino Star July 2006 Montréal InVIVO Identifies development. For instance, the McGill life sciences cluster in metropolitan apology the Government is following the CDMontréal CDN— University Health Centre and the Montréal. through on its promise to the Chinese- Hippodrome de Montréal site are Government of Canada: Canadian community, one which was NDG Borough as an creating pressure on the demand for Prime Minister Harper subjected to a unique situation. My Important Development services to be provided by the borough – Department will work hard in the Offers Full Apology for the Pole for the Life Sciences for housing, to mention only one coming months and years to strengthen consideration. Chinese Head Tax the sense of inclusion of Chinese- MONTRÉAL, June 16, 2006 – The The CDN—NDG borough plans to OTTAWA, ONTARIO-(CCNMatthews Canadians, and indeed of all Agglomeration Council standing take an active part in the strategic communities in Canada." committee on economic development - June 22, 2006) - Prime Minister planning process in this respect, as it Stephen Harper today offered a full (This news release is available on yesterday released a study on the major relates to the city’s new Master Plan. the Internet at life sciences cluster in Montréal and its apology for the Head Tax imposed on “We have to think about strategic Chinese immigrants entering Canada www.canadianheritage.gc.ca under role as a lever for development, in property development for the Cité Media Room.) particular the three university hospital between 1885 and 1923, and scientifique on the current Hippodrome Newfoundland until 1949. He expressed Apology to Workers Long centres calling for major investment over site. Some spaces there could be the next several years. Michael his deepest sorrow for the subsequent Overdue reserved for businesses in the life Chinese Immigration Act. Applebaum, Mayor of the Côte-des- sciences and related fields,” added OTTAWA,ONTARIO-(CCNMatthews Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (CDN— "For over six decades, these race- Mayor Applebaum. based measures, aimed solely at the - June 23, 2006) - Ken Georgetti, NDG) Borough, took the opportunity to He also noted that road access President of the Canadian Labour emphasize the socioeconomic profile and Chinese, were implemented with must be improved in the Hippodrome deliberation by the Canadian state," said Congress offered his congratulations to entrepreneurial nature of his borough as area and around the Glen Yard, where the federal government and the Chinese a development pole with more health the Prime Minister. "This was a grave both local residents and businesses are injustice, and one we are morally Canadian National Council on the long- technology, research and biotechnology concerned about traffic issues. Major overdue apology made by the Prime than other development poles in obligated to acknowledge." investment of public funds will be The Prime Minister stated that the Minister yesterday. Montréal. essential to meet pressing needs, and "Without the labour of over 18,000 CDN—NDG is home to a Government of Canada will make this can only be done with extensive symbolic ex-gratia payments to those Chinese workers in the 1870s, the concentration of life sciences financial support from Montréal as a Canadian dream of binding the country institutions, including hospitals and who were required to pay the Head Tax whole. and who are still alive today, and to the together with a national railway would clinics, as well as a high concentration The CDN—NDG borough not have been possible. Justice delayed of businesses in health research, health surviving spouses of deceased Head Tax enthusiastically endorses the payers. It will also establish funds for is justice denied and I congratulate the care and health technology, whose conclusions and recommendations of government for having the courage to workforce is supported by two national and community projects aimed the Montréal, Health Technopole report at acknowledging the impact of past formally apologize for this past universities (Montréal and Concordia) produced by SECOR, under the aegis of injustice," said Georgetti. and other educational institutions wartime measures and immigration Montréal InVivo. The report can be restrictions on ethno-cultural The Canadian Labour Congress has including HEC Montréal, the École consulted on the city’s Internet portal, in been an active partner in support of the polytechnique and a number of colleges. communities. French, at "We have the collective Headtax Redress campaign and Of the 70,000 jobs in the borough, at www.ville.montreal.qc.ca/commissions applauds the leadership and tenacity of least 20% are in the health field. responsibility to build a country based (under Vie démocratique, click on firmly on the notion of equality of the Chinese Canadian National Council “Players in our borough are very Commissions du conseil and the Ontario Coalition of Headtax much a part of the cluster,” emphasized opportunity, regardless of one's race or d’agglomération and then select ethnic origin," concluded the Prime payers and their families for keeping the Mr. Applebaum. The vitality of our Commission du Développement Redress campaign in the public eye for institutions and businesses has an Minister. économique). The borough concurs with In response to the Prime Minister's the past 22 years. impact on many economic activities.” the report’s recommendations on ways These activities include property apology, Canadian Heritage Minister of accelerating the development of the Beverley Oda remarked, "With today's

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