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OCTOBER 2018 VOL. 7, NO. 10 , Canadian-Filipinos Vote on October 22

Re-electionist Councillor James Pasternak presents a certificate of appreciation Since elected Mayor of Toronto, John Tory’s presence was always felt yearly in support of to Philippine Cultural Community Centre (PCCC) board of directors in August Taste of , the biggest Filipino street festival in Toronto. Upon hearing the news 2018. Taste of Manila is grateful for the support of Councillor Pasternak's office that TOM was being cancelled this year, Tory stepped up and with Councillor James Pas- and Mayor John Tory, together with federal MP's Marco Mendicino (Lawrence- ternak, they were able to help strategize and make it happen for the Filipino community. Eglinton) and Michael Levitt (York Centre). Photo courtesy of Raymund Galsim Photo courtesy of Rene Sevilla.

ACCORDING THE LATEST SURVEY, 'THE ULTIMATE OPM EXPERIENCE'

Tory on Track to Win An Evening of Pure Nostalgia

The 2018 Toronto municipal election is scheduled to be held on Oc- By ROMEO P. MARQUEZ tober 22, 2018, to elect a mayor and city councillors in Toronto. Editor, The Filipino Web Channel

Incumbent John Tory has been Mayor of Toronto since being elected “What can ever equal the memory of being young together?” ― Michael Stein, in 2014 and is running for re-election. In the Age of Love

According to the latest surveys, John Tory is on track to win the mayoral seat. TORONTO - While filming what Waves newspaper called "the ultimate OPM experience," I choked up for the flood of sweet and sad memories each song A poll surveying 987 eligible voter was conducted by Forum Re- in the Taste of Manila Sound concert conveyed from that remarkable time in search between Oct 3 and Oct 5. The survey found Tory sitting at 56 the seventies and eighties. percent support. Tory’s closest rival, Jennifer Keesmaat, came up well behind with 29 per cent, while 15 per cent of respondents said I should say the 70s was the decade of modern-day revolutions in the Philip- they would vote for another candidate. pines, and the 80s the decade when changes from the 70s took root. The 80s Eligible Canadian-Filipino voters are encouraged to come out, exer- had its unique gift to the world - the bloodless People Power revolution that cise their right and vote to elect their preferred mayor, councillor removed Ferdinand Marcos and installed Cory Aquino to the presidency. and school trustee. ∎ (Continued on page5 ) Page 2 OCTOBER 2018 Filipinos Making WAV ES

OCTOBER 2018 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 3 CANADA ~ PHILIPPINE NEWS WAVES DFA SHORTENS WAIT TIME delighted FOR PASSPORT RELEASES at election to UNHRC

Passport applicants will no waiting time of applicants But human rights watchdog opposes country’s election to longer have to wait almost in securing online appoint- UN Human Rights Council a month before they could ment slots to as early as Gilbert P. Felongco, get hold of their passports two weeks to one month human rights situation in as these would be available compared to as long as two Correspondent the country.” in as early as six working to three months last year. Manila: The palace hailed Earlier, the non- days effective 1 October, the election of the Philip- The Secretary said this was government watchdog the the Department of Foreign pines to the United Nations the result of reforms that Human Rights Watch Affairs (DFA) announced Human Rights Council have been initiated since (HRW) opposed the candi- on Sept 27. (UNHRC), saying that the last year that included ef- dacy of the Philippines to new mandate proves that “We made a promise to the forts to increase the capaci- the UNHRC. the country is heading in President and to our kaba- ty of the DFA to absorb the the proper direction in pro- “UN member countries bayan that we will work surge in passport applica- tecting a basic entitlement. should show their outrage hard to give them fast, effi- tions such as the e-payment at the Philippines and Eri- cient, and secure passport of P1,200.00 can receive and the opening of at least “This means that the gov- trea, by leaving two spots services,” Foreign Affairs theirs after 6 working days 10,000 slots at 12 noon and ernment remains con- on the ballot sheet blank Secretary Alan Peter S. Cay- instead of 7. 9 pm, Monday to Saturday, sistent with the views of and keeping them off the etano said in a statement except holiday. the United Nations with council,” said Louis Char- from New York where he is Secretary Cayetano said regards to human rights,” “From the 9,500 passports boneau, HRW Director. attending the 73rd Session applicants in DFA Consular Presidential Spokesman of the United Nations Gen- Offices outside Metro Ma- that were being processed Salvador Panelo said on “The Philippines is under- daily in May last year, we eral Assembly. nila can receive their pass- Saturday. going a human rights crisis ports after 12 working days have increased our capacity that may amount to crimes “Shortening the length of instead of 20 for regular to almost 20,000 passports On October 12, 2018, the against humanity. Since time our kababayan would processing and after 7 a day. We endeavor to in- Philippines was among the (President Rodrigo) Duter- have to wait before they working days instead of 10 crease this number to countries voted to the UN- te took office in July 2016, could receive their pass- for expedited processing. 30,000 by the end of the HRC during elections held more than 12,000 suspect- ports is part of that prom- year,” the Secretary said. in New York, according to ed drug dealers and users ise,” Secretary Cayetano Secretary Cayetano said the the Department of Foreign have been gunned down in “Providing better passport said in announcing the new DFA is also currently work- Affairs (DFA). what they call ‘legitimate services is at the heart of passport releasing sched- ing on reducing the waiting police operations,’ Char- our work at the DFA,” Sec- ules. time for passport applica- There are a total 47 coun- boneau said in a statement. tions filed at Philippine Em- retary Cayetano said in as- tries making decisions in The Secretary said that be- bassies and Consulates suring the public that the the UNHRC. With its elec- Reacting to HRW’s criti- ginning Monday, applicants General around the world agency will continue to tion to the UN rights panel, cism, Cayetano said some at DFA Consular Offices in that currently takes as long work hard to further im- the Philippines will get to so-called groups champion- Metro Manila who pay the as two months. prove the delivery of pass- serve another three-year ing the cause of human regular processing fee of port services to them so term in the Geneva-based rights were leveraging on P950.00 can receive their Aside from reducing the they can study, work and council, from 2019 to 2021. the negative perception on passports after 12 working processing time for pass- travel abroad as they may the country’s human rights days instead of 15 working port applications, the Sec- desire. DFA Ambassador Teodoro Loc- record “in order to solicit days. Those who opt to pay retary said the DFA has al- sin Jr., the Philippine Per- funds from donors.” the express processing fee so been able to shorten the manent Representative to the UN and incoming For- “It’s budget season in Eu- eign Secretary, said the rope. That’s why they’re Philippines was given 165 noisy, because they want to votes by the 192 member- get additional funds,” said Majority of Pinoys states of the world body. Cayetano. Incumbent Foreign Affairs For his part, Philippine Na- Secretary Alan Peter Cay- tional Police (PNP) Director favor death penalty etano, said the Philippines’ General Oscar Albayalde on election to the UN rights Friday said the government panel, shows “that many in By Catherine S. Valente law. 22 to 33 percent. believes that there are no the international communi- extrajudicial killings (EJKs) Nearly six in every 10 Fili- The survey, however, em- On the other hand, SWS ty remain convinced the taking place under the pinos favor the revival of phasized that only 33 per- said the demand for impris- Philippines respects and Duterte administration. capital punishment for hei- cent of Filipinos wanted onment, instead of death, protects human rights and nous crimes, a campaign death penalty if there were was over 70 percent for have seen through the ef- “Not even the CHR promise of President Rodri- other punishment options those found guilty of work- forts of some to politicise (Philippine Commission on go Duterte, according to a for those who committed ing in drug dens (78 per- and weaponise the issue.” Human Rights) had said Social Weather Stations serious crimes related to cent), sale of illegal drugs that there is solid proof that (SWS) survey released on illegal drugs. (76 percent), and mainte- According to Cayetano, the EJKs are taking place in the Wednesday. nance of drug dens (73 per- Philippines was elected to country,” he said. “The only exception is the cent). the rights council despite a The poll, conducted from crime of rape under the “well-orchestrated effort by The CHR is an independent March 22 to 27 among influence of drugs, for This was followed by mur- non-government groups to state arm charged with pro- 2,000 Filipino adults na- which a minority 47 per- der under the influence of paint a wrong picture of the tecting human rights. tionwide, showed 59 per- cent think the death penal- drugs (69 percent), impor- Gulfnews cent of respondents agreed ty should apply,” SWS said. tation of illegal drugs (68 that the death penalty percent), and manufacture For the crimes of importa- should be restored, while of illegal drugs (66 per- tion of illegal drugs, only 23 percent disagreed. cent). maintenance of drug dens, This yielded a “moderate” manufacture of illegal “Demand for imprisonment net agreement of +26, the drugs, murder under the as a punishment for those difference between the per- influence of drugs, sale of guilty of rape under the in- centage of respondents illegal drugs and working in fluence of drugs is 53 per- who approved and disap- drug dens, the demand for cent,” the polling firm add- proved of the proposed death penalty ranged from ed. 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What you need to know about cannabis MP Michael Levitt Named Chair of the House of Commons Stand- ing Committee on Foreign Affairs Cannabis in Canada and International Development

The legalization and regulation of cannabis

Photo: debate.org On September 24, York Centre MP Michael Levitt “As a member of this com- On October 17, 2018, the and youth. Indigenous community you was named Chair of the mittee and as the Chair of Cannabis Act came into are in, whether you are a House Standing Committee the Subcommittee on In- The Cannabis Act protects force. visitor or live there. on Foreign Affairs and In- ternational Human Rights public health and safety by: ternational Development. for the past two and a half It puts in place a new, strict Municipalities may also • setting rules for adults The Foreign Affairs Com- years, I am excited to be framework for controlling pass bylaws to regulate the to access quality- mittee studies and reviews able to serve in this capaci- the production, distribu- use of cannabis locally. controlled cannabis issues related to Canadian ty to build on the im- tion, sale and possession of • creating a new, tightly Review your provincial and foreign policy and Canada's portant work the Foreign cannabis in Canada. regulated supply chain territorial guidelines. Also humanitarian and develop- Affairs Committee has un- The Cannabis Act will: check your municipality’s ment assistance. dertaken. Adults who are 18 years or website for local infor- • prevent youth from ac- older (depending on prov- mation. “I am honoured to have “I want to express my ap- cessing cannabis ince or territory) are able been chosen to serve as preciation to my predeces- • displace the illegal can- to: Travelling Chair, and I look forward to sor, the Hon. Bob Nault, for nabis market • possess up to 30 grams It’s illegal to take cannabis working with my col- his efforts over the past Protecting the health and of legal cannabis, dried across the Canadian bor- leagues from all parties two and a half years. I look safety of youth is a top pri- or equivalent in non- der, whether you’re coming serving on the committee,” forward to continuing and ority. Be aware that the dried form in public into Canada, or leaving. said Levitt following his advancing this important Cannabis Act establishes • share up to 30 grams This applies to all coun- election as chair. mandate.” serious criminal penalties with other adults tries, whether cannabis is for those who sell or pro- • purchase cannabis legal there or not. vide cannabis to youth. It products from a pro- Growing cannabis also establishes a new of- vincial or territorial VOTE fence and strict penalties retailer You may not sell the canna- for those who use youth to • grow up to 4 plants per bis you grow at home to commit a cannabis offence. residence (not per per- others. Marlene Mogado In addition, the Act also son) for personal use At home. The Cannabis prohibits: from licensed seeds or Act permits adults to culti- seedlings vate up to 4 cannabis • products that are ap- plants per household (not pealing to youth Possession, production and distribution, and sale out- per person). Provinces and • packaging or labelling territories may apply add- cannabis in a way that side of what the law allows remain illegal and subject ed restrictions on personal makes it appealing to cultivation. youth to criminal penalties, rang- • selling cannabis ing from ticketing up to a There are recommended through self-service maximum penalty of 14 safety and security displays or vending ma- years imprisonment. measures for growing can- chines Laws in your area nabis plants. • promoting cannabis Each province and territory Growing for sale. You that could entice young also has its own rules for need to be authorized by people to use cannabis, cannabis, including: Health Canada to be able to except in narrow cir- grow cannabis for sale. cumstances where it • legal minimum age In some cases, you may al- will not be seen by a • where adults can buy it so need a licence from the young person • where adults can use it Canada Revenue Agency to • how much adults can Adult possession of can- sell cannabis. Legal canna- possess nabis bis products must carry an Store cannabis securely You must respect the laws excise stamp. canada.ca A Strong Bet for and away from children of the province, territory or Markham Ward 5

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OCTOBER 2018 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 5 We are truly excited and and continue witnessing buoyant with good tidings the political spectacle un- as we come back to join the fold and share these with pages of Waves News again. WAVES FROM HOME you our kababayans. You After a long hiatus, we feel deserve the best seats in energized with the idea of the political soap opera interconnecting once more now unfolding and you with our “kababayans” out shall be well updated. there in fair Canada. Diego Ojano Franco Promise. Proclamation No. 572 is- rolled in, prices of the com- . . . It has always been a pleas- sued by President Rodrigo modities in the market de- This is October, and every- ure to reach out to our peo- Roa Duterte that voided scended as if answered si- one’s longings are directed And coming back to the col- ple wherever they are co- Trillianes’ amnesty. lent prayers from heaven. in next few weeks towards lective inaabangan, Boracay zying up in their places un- Inaabangan! And inflation became just that season of joy comes Island is also making its der the sun, east, west, another political curse and December. Our malls are all much-awaited much north and south of the Another “kaabang-abang” economic mumbo-jumbo busy dressing up for the wished for re-opening to world. Thanks to the global here in the local shores of that our Juan and Juanas, Yuletide and the public con- the “touristing” public this web of internet connection, ours is the latest in the saga Juanitos and Juanitas have tinue to stream in to these October 26. The beaches we seem like we are all in of our Vice President Leni come to live with and by for cavernous halls to psyche seemed white-carpeted and constant hi-hello 24/7. But Robredo who is set to cross another day. up their spirits for that ready and the friendly is- nothing can beat the the Pacific Ocean again to Christmas high. Forget landers happily prepped up streams of consciousness visit the of about the President’s state to welcome visitors, espe- when one is reading the America and yes, Canada of health chismis, his cially the big-spenders. printed pages and the smell for yet an unspecified bya- Hongkong shopping spree, Though the party-party of newspaper. he. This, after President the ABS-CBN sexual harass- thing in the beaches will Duterte made a much-over- ment scandal raised by one somehow be limited and So, how’s the waves here speculated-on check up at of its female newspersons reined in, it’s Boracay, peo- back home? As the smell the Cardinal Santos Hospi- against news bosses which ple. Being there is already a and chill of the season we tal in San Juan City recently. we hope we can update our party celebrating the good all look forward to in age- Gloomy predictions and Waves News readers and life. less anticipation of are an- many behind-the-scenes kababayans in our next col- nounced with the coming scenarios have been cooked umn. We hope we can save Soaring prices of Siling Labuyo, out of street “bibingka” and up by those in the other . . . enough fund for a brief trip wild chili peppers native to the “puto-bumbong”, life in the side of the political spec- Philippines, remain hot news to Boracay and surely, old country continue to be, trum only to be doused, and an index to increasing pric- Next to our people’s con- Waves News will be there well, hot up and down. Yes, when the hospital test es in other commodities. scious priority this week as to share the sights, sounds our current states of poli- turned out “ahhh, okey na- we write this column is the and smell of the resuscitat- tics, economy and society. man pala!” Still, “marami pedestrian commotion in ed island that the world din ang nabahala.” The rising strength of the all Commission on Election travelers somehow missed We, with bated breath, are . . . dollar doesn’t concern our (COMELEC) offices nation- a lot. Yes, kabayans, we will awaiting the decision of Ma- overseas Filipino workers wide as the filing of certifi- be there. kati Regional Trial Court’s The troubled folks here at and their families here. cates of candidacy (COC) Branch 148 hearing the home whose lives are con- From my vantage point of for the May 2019 national As we close this column, we Trillianes amnesty issue nected with daily barrage of view as a daily commuter, and local elections started would like to express our that has hogged the news radio, television and print the fear being orchestrated and to last until October 17. gratitude and very warm headlines last month. Judge news were at near panic in the dizzying oil price tra- The circus has begun as Maraming Salamat Po to Andres Bartolome Soriano point when prices of rice, jectory, we do not see Toyo- those feeling crowned and the publishers and editors did not act immediately on vegetable, meat, fish, sugar, ta, Mitsubishi, Hyundai, Nis- clowns of politicians troop of Waves News, especially the alias warrant and hold “sili” and all the basic vis- san and Suzuki gasping. (or paraded?) to file their to friends-in-print and in departure order against the ceral needs of ordinary Pi- With brand new cars, SUVs respective COCs. We grin spirit Mon and Tere Torral- senator filed by the Depart- noys surged to levels that and light to heavy vehicles and bear it as the party- ba for allowing my come- ment of Justice because “the defy simple understanding adding to the daymare and party hopping and shop- back in your pages. Special Court needs to listen to and common sense. But like nightmare traffic that de- ping go on. As in every elec- mention too to our common both parties” first. It is the usual tropical storms press us to death, we see tion in these shores of ours, friend, Myrna Soriano. This Judge Soriano’s judgement that rampage on our the sales statistics of the the “Trip To Jerusalem” is for our friend and loved- call if the case of Trillianes’ shores, there suddenly ap- automobile commerce in chair dances never cease to in-life Tenny Soriano. 2011 Oakwood coup d’ etat peared some rays of silver the country seem to be astound us. attempt could be re-opened linings in the dark clouds. stress-free. Mabuhay! and upheld the validity of As the month of October We shall sharpen our wits

OPM. concert simply transcended thing that satisfies an inner metaphor to express love's An Evening of these periods and helped longing. For example, who's contagion and I wonder to Pure Nostalgia More than 40 years later, bridge the cultural divide not had an adolescent love this the couple Mon and Teresa that has widened with the so eloquently embodied in day why "taghiyawat" or Torralba practically re- advent of high-tech gadget- Mon Torralba's "Pers Lab" pimple is synonymous with (Continued from page1 ) staged that music revolu- ry, the internet, and passionately vocalized being in love. I think it's tion by bringing in popular smartphones, and social by young singer Alyssa Da- part of growing up that musicians and songwriters media. This is not an exag- tu? shows during adolescence. The lone defining political of the era, all of them Mon's geration. In this age, many But who cares when pas- moment of the 70s was colleagues, in a concert baby boomers find it diffi- When I heard the guitar sion is so overwhelming? Marcos' imposition of mar- here in Toronto on Satur- cult to use the computer! intro, I knew right away tial law in September 1972, day, Sept. 29, 2018. And that listening would be Then there's "Tuwing kita'y which equated with repres- what a blast it was! At the concert, I witnessed hard to resist. I actually felt nakikita/ Ako'y natutunaw/ sion and suspension of civil and filmed how the chil- I should just put down my Tuwing daan sa harap mo/ liberties. Maybe it was not anticipat- dren of those four genera- camera and be all ears to Puso ko'y dumudungaw". ed, but they succeeded in tions sung and danced, Ms. Datu's fine rendition, (Roughly translated: Every Martial law's authoritarian bridging a cultural gap be- laughed and cheered, rumi- and savor it. That very mo- time I see you, I melt/ Eve- nature brought about an- tween the generations of nated and sat back every ment was already trans- ry time I pass by you, my other revolution, cultural, the Baby Boomers of 1946- time the 70’s Superband porting me to that time in heart leaps out). as Filipinos sought a way to 1964, and Generation X of would hug the stage for a the mid-70s when I was ventilate grievances against 1965-1976, and through performance. There's the crooning this song to a Who would quarrel with the administration. Expres- the Millennials or Gen Y of universal feeling of connec- loved one. Everyone was the figurative and literal sion then found a relatively 1977-1995, and the Centen- tion, to say the least. doing the same, and I was meaning of these words safer path, music, which nials or Gen Z of 1996 and no exception. regardless of which genera- inevitably led to another later. A certain quality in OPM tion one belongs in? Per- revolution - the birth of the touches the heart and soul I could feel the vividness of haps these expressions of original Pilipino music or The songs and music in the of Filipinos, perhaps some- "Taghiyawat sa ilong" as a (Continued on page19 )

Page 6 OCTOBER 2018 Filipinos Making WAV ES COMMUNITY

Papa “P” spotted at TFC’s “Tikim” event Super Lunch at Sampaguita

Papa ‘P’aeng Nebres, the Toronto Filipino community’s beloved heartthrob, swarmed The 70’s Superband was treated to a sumptuous lunch at Sampaguita Restaurant by adoring fans at Earl Bales’ park for TFC’s Tikim event held Sept 22. WAVES PHOTO on Wilson Ave, Toronto. Thanksgiving at the Casa Mendoza

Host of family dinner L-R: Presley, Philip, Onette and Bryce (not in photo is Kaitlin) The Carlos & Ho families L-R: Louie, Evelyn, Liam, Melody, Monica & Long

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OCTOBER 2018 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 7 FEAST DAY OF OUR LADY OF PENAFRANCIA IN TORONTO VIVA LA VIRGEN VIVA NUESTRA SEÑORA DE PEÑAFRANCIA VIVA EL DIVINO ROSTRO TORONTO 2018 By Leticia Peralta Toral VIVA NUESTRA SEÑORA DE an attestation that where PENAFRANCIA, VIVA EL there is a Bicolano, Ina is The rich saga of the reli- DIVINO ROSTRO”. Devotees also there. gious zeal to the Virgin of believed that every celebra- Pen afrancia coursed tion we pay homage to the Mr. Rafael Nebres, the de- through many recorded Blessed Mother, we honour voted Chairman of the an- miracles. The chronicle of her Son. nual festivity spearheaded the 300 years of devotion the event. Mr. Earl Dacara, and unfathomable faith The festivity continued with President of the Bicol Cana- started from the deep medi- the gathering of the devo- da Community Association tation that brought Simon tees to savour the Filipino Officers and Directors, ac- Vela to the discovery of the gastronomies and to relish tively supported the cele- most coveted image of the the beauty of culture and bration. The feast of the Pa- Holy Virgin with the Child religious traditions of the troness of the Bicolanos in her arms. The long and Philippines. Delicious Filipi- allowed the staunch devo- winding road of faith and no foods were served on tees to touch their roots of devotion continued to the the event. At 7:00 pm, the love, piety and sacrifices. In countless stories attributing day’s event was capped off spite of the moral challeng- healing and granting of The fluvial procession is among the activities observed on the feast of by the Holy Mass at Our La- es that continue to beseech Bicol’s patron saint, Our Lady of Penafrancia. Held every 3rd Saturday prayers through the inter- dy of Assumption Church, the Filipinos, we venerate of September, tradition has it that only men may ride with the image. cession of Our Lady of Pe- Bathurst S., Toronto, in the image and such devout- n afrancia or Ina, the Pa- thanksgiving in celebration in lieu of banka sailing by honour of the Virgin de Pe- ness is worthy to be cov- troness of the Bicol Region. on September 15, 2018. the lake of Bluffers’ Park n afrancia with co-Bicolano ered by her cloak of love priest, Rev. Msgr. Ed Pan and protection wherever For Bicolanos , third Satur- Lake Marina, Brimley Road, Ina’s mantle of love and for- Scarborough, Ontario. from Goa, Camarines Sur the roads of life lead us. day of September marks the tification is deeply rooted in was the main celebrant of Such is the kind of love only intense religious and civic each believer that many The Devotees on board the Eucharistic celebration a mother knows; such is the celebration in Honour of continued to venerate the prayed the Holy Rosary attended by a large number kind of love only INA could our Lady of Pen afrancia image despite the immigra- with the decorated image of of faithful devotees. The give. who is endearing referred tion of devotees to different Virgin of Pen afrancia, sing- selfless sacrifices made by by her devotees as Ina or countries. As it is done in ing the “Himno a la Nuestra the devotees showed their Salamat, Dios Mabalos! Mother. As such, the Filipi- Naga city, the Fluvial Pro- Señora de Peñafrancia or undying devotion and eter- Looking forward to the no Canadian Community of cession of Ina several mo- Resuene Vibrante”, and nal love for Ina. It was also feast day of Ina, Virgin de Bicolanos held a day of torized sail boats were used shouting “VIVA LA VIRGEN, Peñafrancia each year.

Page 8 OCTOBER 2018 Filipinos Making WAV ES MILESTONES

Dominic Chea 1st Birthday Big ‘50’ for Kevin Clamucha

Celebrated with relatives and friends. In photo are Dom’s parents, Chantal & Mike. Councillor Jim Karygiannis’ 1st Grandchild

Kevin gets ready to blow the candles on his birthday cake, surrounded by his loving wife Frida and children—Jaden and Julia.

It is with great joy that Jim Karygiannis and his wife announce the birth of their first grandchild, a baby girl, delivered on Monday, Oct 15, 7:03 am at Markham Stouffville Hospital. The baby weighed in at 7lbs 3oz. Mother, Father and baby are doing well. Her aunts and uncles are eagerly taking turns holding their new niece.

Happy 75th Birthday to Elsie Clavo

Elsie Clavo, proud maternal grandma of Caitlyn, Julian and Tristan de Juan, turns 75 and was greeted by her siblings and friends. Elsie is a retired nurse and alternately spends her time here and in the Philippines.

OCTOBER 2018 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 9 ter [2] TNO - The Neighbourhood Organization sustainable livelihood. These efforts helped cre- The FYM Foundation (Flemingdon Park Office) [3] The Redwood ate jobs, and sources of food, to fight against Aid For Humanity (Women’s Shelter) [4] Christie Ossington Neigh- poverty and hunger in their country. bourhood Centre [5] Christie Refugee Welcome Project Supports the Center [6] Homes First Society [7] Flemingdon Apart from providing monetary donations, the Community Food Bank [8] Matthew House To- FYM Foundation has developed the EVM Self- Fight against Hunger ronto [9] Romero House [10] The Canadian Cen- Sustainable Resettlement Community in the and Poverty tre for Refugee & Immigrant HealthCare. Philippines for Typhoon Yolanda survivors, which consists of housing units and opportuni- Sam Chaise, who accepted the cheque on behalf ties to provide livelihood opportunities. September 21, 2018, TORONTO, ON – Accord- of the Christie Refugee Welcome Center, said: ing to the latest census released in 2016 by Sta- “It's great to see people putting faith into action. The Church Of Christ upholds the Christian tistics Canada, 4.8 million people live below the Faith isn't just about what we think, it's not just teaching of loving our fellow man by extending poverty line. 17 percent of persons younger about what we feel, it's about what we do.” help, doing good, and sharing with those who than 18 are living in low income situations. 14.5 are in need, no matter what religious belief they percent of seniors 65 years of age or older were Odinga Saxon visited a food bank this week and hold. Anchored on such faith, the Church com- also living below the poverty line, which went found out about the Aid For Humanity event. menced the "Lingap sa Mamamayan" (Aid For up from 12 percent in 2005, based on census She arrived at Exhibition place with her young Humanity) Program under the Felix Y. Manalo data taken in 2015. son, and she was overwhelmed with gratitude Foundation. for the warm welcome and care packages: “I Through the Aid For Humanity Program of the have been in Canada for more than 15 years, The FYM Foundation Felix Y. Manalo (FYM) Foundation, along with and I’ve never seen anything like this. It was members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo or Church Of more than I expected... As a single mother, I try The mission of the FYM Foundation is to provide Christ, over 3000 care packages were prepared to give them the best help, the best schools, but opportunity and equity for those most in need. for the homeless, refugees, new immigrants, as it's very difficult. You need help. Here, I feel joy. Promote education, socio-economic well-being, well as clients at local shelters. Filled with win- Here, I feel loved.” environmental awareness and health improve- ter wear items, including blankets, mittens, ment for everyone. Contribute to the creation of socks, as well as food items and hygiene prod- Humanitarian efforts have also been seen in peaceful and productive communities, not only ucts, these care packages were given out along Fort McMurray , Alberta, Canada, where help in the United States, but also in other countries. with free food and entertainment at an event at was desperately needed after the historic fires the Queen Elizabeth Building at Exhibition Place in 2016, devastated the city, destroying close to The FYM Foundation, a non-stock, non-profit, in Toronto. 1600 homes. Members of the Church Of Christ and non-political organization, coordinates the gathered at evacuation centres throughout Al- charitable and humanitarian projects of the Igle- Various non-profit organizations including im- berta to give relief goods to the citizens affected sia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) , a religious or- migrant and refugee centres and local shelters by the fires. ganization, across Canada and all over the were invited to receive care packages. The fol- world. lowing shelters also received a $1000.00CDN In Ladybrand, South , in 2017, the FYM cheque for their respective communities: [1] Foundation led efforts in the building of Eco- For more information, please visit Ralph Chiodo Family Immigrant Reception Cen- farms to help their citizens create stable and https://incmedia.org/fym-foundation/

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OCTOBER 2018 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 11 Congratulations to the Golden Voices - Alyssa Grace, Martha Joy & Maria Teresa AND Winning Note Prod

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OCTOBER 2018 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 13 Religious Inspirations Even the WAVES obey Him...

National Shrine of our Mother of Perpetual Help bishop in 1977. He was an outspoken defender of the rights of the poor in El Salva- St. Patrick’s Catholic Church dor, who were being terror- ized by right-wing military 131 McCaul St, Toronto death squads mainly because

of protests over the extreme (416) 598-3269 economic inequality in the

country in the 20th century. WEEKLY WEDNESDAY MASS & DEVOTIONS: His weekly homilies, broad- 7:30 am * 9:30am * 12 noon, * 2:30pm * 5:05pm * 7:00pm cast across the country on ra- dio, were a galvanizing force for the country’s poor as well as a reliable source of news. In The Seven Saints Canonized addition to speaking out died in December 1831 of against the government’s ac- pneumonia and was beatified tions , he also criti- by Paul VI in 1963. by Pope Francis on Oct. 14 cized the US government for backing the military junta that Below are brief biographies on before beginning to work for artificial contraception, pro- seized El Salvador in 1979, each of their lives: the Vatican Secretariat of hibiting its use. Paul VI died in and even wrote to Jimmy State. In 1954, he was named 1978 and Pope Francis beati- Carter in February 1980 ask- Archbishop of Milan, and in fied him in 2014. ing him to stop supporting the 1958 was made a Cardinal by repressive regime. In March Pope John XXIII. As a Cardinal, 1980, Romero was assassinat- he helped to arrange the Sec- ed, likely by a right-wing ond Vatican Council and chose death squad, while celebrating Blessed Francesco Spinelli. to continue the council after Mass. Pope Francis beatified Born in Milan in 1853, Spinelli he became Pope. Romero in 2015. entered the seminary and was ordained a priest in 1875. He Blessed Vincent Roman. Montini was elected as Pope began his apostolate educat- Born in 1751 and ordained a Paul VI in 1963 at age 65, not ing the poor and also served priest in 1775, Romano had long after the start of the sec- as a seminary professor, spir- studied the writings of St. Al- ond Vatican Council. This was itual director, and counselor phonsus de Liguori and devel- a difficult time for the Church for several women's religious oped a devotion to the Blessed and for the world, as the communities. In 1882, Fr. Spi- Sacrament. He spent his whole “Sexual Revolution” was in full nelli met Caterina Comensoli, life as a priest in Torre del Blessed Pope Paul VI. swing and the struggle for civil with whom he would found Greco and was known for his rights in the United States in the Institute of the Adorers of simple ways and his care for Born Giovanni Battista Mon- particular was at its peak. Paul Blessed Oscar Romero. the Blessed Sacrament. The orphans. He worked to rebuild tini in 1897 and ordained a VI is perhaps most noted for Born in 1917 in El Salvador, sisters dedicated themselves his parish, often with his bare priest in 1920, he did graduate his 1968 encyclical Humanae Romero was auxiliary bishop to Eucharistic adoration day studies in literature, philoso- hands, after the eruption of Vitae, which served as the of for four years (Continued on page14 ) phy, and canon law in Rome Church’s official rebuke to before being elevated to Arch- Mount Vesuvius in 1794. He

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The Seven Saints Beginning in 1920, she felt a 12 FilCan Students Vie for call to found a new order ded- canonized Oct.14 icated to missionary work. In June 1925, she founded the (Continued from page13 ) FCT’s Top Graduate Awards Pontifical Crusade, later re- named the Congregation of As a Canadian educator and standing and top- perform- and night, which inspired the Missionary Crusaders of philosopher, Harold Taylor ing students to honour Currently, the OSA Com- their service to the poor and the Church, with the mission once wrote: "The roots of them. The program is also a mittee is composed of: Fer- suffering. to catechize children and true achievement lie in the means to provide incen- mer Santos, Vice Principal adults, support the work of will to become the best that tives by encouraging and of East York Collegiate In- He died in 1913. Today his priests, conduct missions, and you can become". This challenging students in the stitute; Karlo Cabrera, Prin- institute has around 250 com- to print and distribute short munities in Italy, Congo, Sene- means that one's will and elementary, high school cipal of HA. Halbert Public religious tracts. Many op- gal, Cameroon, , and posed her work, but Nazaria becoming the best are the and post secondary levels School; Jodelyn Huang, Argentina. Their ministries pressed on. Her order cared true roots of achieving suc- to perform productively Community Relations Of- include caring for people with for soldiers on both sides of cess. Yes. After years of and to achieve academic & ficer of TCDSB; Mary Ann HIV, orphans, drug addicts, the 1932-35 war between great determination and school success. Salcedo- San Juan, Presi- and prisoners. St. John Paul II Paraguay and Bolivia, and she exemplary hard work en- dent & CEO of Filipino Cen- beatified him in 1992. herself survived persecutions gaging in all facets of This year, 12 graduates will tre Toronto; Marisa Roque, in during the Spanish school work such as study- go through a selection pro- journalist - reporter of In- Civil war. She died in July ing, reading, writing, ana- cess to be conducted by the quirer.net; Rose Tijam, 1943, and four years later lyzing, experimenting, FCT Outstanding Students President of Philippine Pope Pius XII finally granted demonstrating, reviewing, Awards-OSA committee. Press Club of Ontario; Ed- papal approval to the Congre- gation of the Missionary Cru- and writing essays, tests The outstanding honourees mundo Birondo, former saders of the Church, which and examinations, 12 stu- are to be determined by member of the FCT Board by that time had spread dent- graduates from pub- applying the evaluative cri- of Directors; and Tony A. throughout South America licly- supported education- teria of: academic average San Juan, a retired Toronto and begun work in Portugal, al institutions, Catholic and (50%), co-curricular & ex- educator and ex- President Spain, , Italy and Came- public schools in the Great- tra- curricular activities of Philippine Teachers As- roon. Pope John Paul II beati- er Toronto Area have ap- (15%), community - relat- sociation of Canada, as fied her in 1992. plied to the Filipino Centre ed projects & engagements Committee Chairman. Toronto's annual competi- (15%) and interview per- tion to receive deserving formance (20%). The All the FCT awardees and recognition and accolades . Awards Committee will other honourees will re- determine 3 Outstanding ceive cash prizes, plaques Blessed Nunzio Sulprizio. The public competition and Graduates in the three cat- & certificates donated by search, announced in April, egories and the other can- the Filipino Centre Toronto Born in Pescosansonesco, May and June 2018, is be- didates will be accorded and other generous bene- Italy in 1817, Sulprizio lost ing undertaken by the Fili- with special honours too. factors during the both of his parents at age six and was brought up by an pino Centre Toronto - FCT On one hand, Post- "Awarding Day" Program uncle who exploited him for through its established secondary graduates are on October 28, 2018, Sun- hard labor. Fatigued and often "Rosalida C. Javier Out- recognized also when com- day, 2:00 pm. at the new Blessed Maria Katharina given dangerous assignments, Kasper. Born in Dembach, standing Students Awards" pleting a degree or diploma offices of the FCT- Filipino he developed gangrene and Germany in 1820 as Cathe- program. Started in 2005, program and having re- Centre Toronto, 4395 eventually lost his leg. Despite rine Kasper, she attended the yearly initiative is con- ceived aptly a "Distinction Sheppard Avenue East, his tremendous suffering, he very little school because of ducted as a collective pro- or Academic Honours" cita- Scarborough, Toronto, On- would reportedly make state- poor health. Despite this, she cess of identifying, nomi- tions in their respective tario. (TSJ) ments such as: “Jesus suffered began to help the poor, the nating and selecting out- disciplines. a lot for me. Why should I not abandoned, and the sick at a suffer for Him? I would die in young age. Her mother taught order to convert even one her household chores, as well sinner.” as how to spin and weave fabric. After her father died In Loving Memory He recovered from the gan- when she was 21, Catherine grene and dedicated himself worked the land as a farm to helping other patients be- hand for about 10 cents a day. fore his health deteriorated Her helpfulness toward oth- again. Sulprizio died of bone ers attracted other women to cancer in 1836, when he was her, and she felt a call to the only 19 years old. Pope Paul religious life, but knew she VI beatified him in 1963. needed to stay and support her mother, who was in poor health.

After her mother died, Cathe- rine started, with the approv- al of the bishop of Limburg, Germany, a small house with several friends who also felt Blessed Nazaria Ignacia the call. In 1851 she and four March Mesa. Born in 1889 in other women officially took Madrid, Spain, Nazaria was vows of poverty, chastity, and the fourth of 18 children. obedience and formed the Growing up, her family was Poor Handmaids of Jesus indifferent and sometimes Christ. Catherine, known in even hostile to her desire to the religious community as enter religious life, but later Mother Mary, served five con- she led several family mem- secutive terms as superior of bers back to the Church when It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rosalinda Cerrudo Javier. Rosalinda died the house and continued to she entered the Franciscan peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a brave fight with cancer on September 18, work with novices and to Third Order. Her family 2018. Rosalinda is survived by Felino, her loving husband of 45 years. Loving mother of Lin open houses for their order moved to Mexico in 1904, and Barbara (Michael Dickinson) and Lin Antonette (Michael Rogers). Loving Aunt and second all over the world. Today Nazarie met sisters of the In- mother to Charles (Susan) and Steven (Joanne). She was the proud grandmother of Aiden, Jack, there are 690 sisters in 104 stitute of Sisters of the Aban- Aaron and William. She will be missed by her surviving siblings Rebecca (Manuel), Robert (Lina), houses in Germany, the Neth- doned Elders, who inspired Rosita (Relly) and Fiena. She will be greeted in heaven by her siblings Romeo, Henrietta, and erlands, the United States, her to join their order. In Mexico and India. She died of parents Antonina and Filomeno. Rosalinda will be missed by her many nieces, nephews, extended 1915, she chose to take per- a heart attack in February family and many, many students from over 35 years of teaching. Her presence in the Fil-Can petual vows with the order in 1898, and Pope Paul VI beati- community will also be greatly missed as a founding member and former long-time President of Mexico City and was assigned fied her in 1978. CNA the Filipino Centre of Toronto. to a hospice in Oruro, Bolivia for 12 years.

OCTOBER 2018 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 15 SPORTS Shoes Drive 2018

The BCCA has partnered with Crossover Canada, National Basketball Training Centre (NBTC, Philippines) and LBC in its “Shoes Drive 2018.”

The BCCA will help in collecting new and old shoes (basketball/sports) dona- tions to be provided to less fortunate basketball players in the Philippines. The shoes gathered in Canada will be distributed through the help of National Basket- ball Training Centre (NBTC) in the Philippines, during the regional qualifications for the National High School Championships.

For shoes donations, Please contact:

Noli Aquino - 416-6763370 Carl Sol Froa - 647-4533008 Jenny Amaranto - 647-5022990 Earl Dacara - 647-3023508 TFC’s Tikim Filipino Food Run in Toronto

Page 16 OCTOBER 2018 Filipinos Making WAV ES COMMUNITY Are millennials really the anxiety generation? Jonathan Rumley ing them ages 25 to 40 by the end of this year. Ask an expert and they’ll tell you feeling anxious is com- “If you want to see what the pletely normal. times are doing to us, take a look at the millennials and “Everyone gets anxious the current crop of adoles- about a presentation,” Sha- cents.” ron McCallie-Steller, a thera- pist at the Mountain Valley ‘The options generation’ Treatment Center in New Hampshire tells Yahoo Cana- McCallie-Steller says she sees da. the anxiety problem in young people as being close to an “It’s very normal for some- epidemic. one if you go for a job inter- view to experience some lev- “I don’t know if it’s genera- el of anxiety,” says Marinela tion so much as situational,” Trickett, a registered psycho- she says. “If you do research therapist based in Guelph, worldwide, anxiety is show- Ont., with Psychology Today. ing up in cultures that it nev- er has been before.” Experts also agree anxiety becomes a problem when it MacKay outlines two main interferes with our everyday reasons for why anxiety is so lives. And if you look at the prevalent among millennials numbers, you can see why in 2018, a generation he calls more people than ever are “unusual.” He says they’re speaking out. feeling deep uncertainty be- cause of instability in the A survey conducted by Aba- world combined with the cus Data exclusively for Ya- uncritical embrace of new hoo Canada suggests 63 per technologies. cent of adults under 30 say they struggle with anxiety. “They live in a world of such quickly? To be OK with not stances such as alcohol, This is why the heaviest us- This includes 71 per cent of radically-changing situations women between the ages of and such unpredictability having the answer?” drugs or even food to drone ers of social media “tend to 18 and 29 who consider and they’ve grown up with out their thoughts. Technolo- be the most socially isolated Parents play a role in this, gy can be used to escape our and most prone to anxiety themselves anxiety sufferers. such insecurity and anxiety, too, as many children have feelings, which she considers and depression,” MacKay and that has fuelled their Young adults surveyed are been taught to fear failure, part of the problem for mil- says. anxiety,” he says. “I call them according to McCallie-Steller. reporting higher levels of the ‘options generation’ be- lennials. anxiety than people who are “They’re missing out on what cause they’ve kind of “What is it that makes par- “A person doesn’t have the connects human beings, self-employed, part-time adapted to the uncertainty ents of the current genera- workers or who make less ability to realistically affect which is face-to-face eye con- by saying ‘I’ll keep my op- tion feel as though their kids their environment in the pre- tact.” than $50,000 per year, the tions open.'” can’t be disappointed? Or poll suggests. sent moment because they that they don’t want to let are not in the present mo- Mackay acknowledges he This is true with regards to Clinically speaking, thera- them fail because they’re ment,” the psychotherapist sees signs that the genera- everything from careers to afraid of how that might tion after the millennials will pists define anxiety as exces- home life. For example, the explains. “They miss the op- sive fears of the unknown make them feel. Really, what portunity to learn about suffer the same kind of prob- average age of mothers in ends up happening is then lems, “only more so,” and it based on perceived future Canada at childbirth is now their inner emotional world.” threats. they don’t have the resilience might take another genera- over 30, which Statistics Can- to overcome difficulties and The fast-paced rate of change tion of suffering before hu- ada calls the oldest age on they don’t learn those les- in technology recently has mans self-correct. “Whether the threats are real record. or not, the anxiety is very sons.” made an impact on us as hu- man beings, according to “We have to monitor our real,” Trickett explains. “That’s thanks to the tenden- Trickett says this allows chil- MacKay. After all, we are screen time and make sure cy of this generation to post- dren to develop negative that it doesn’t exceed our As real as the feelings may pone everything because “social animals,” he says. be, it certainly isn’t a new core beliefs, such as “I’m not face-to-face time,” he asserts. everything is so uncertain,” good enough” or “I’m incapa- “The interesting thing about phenomenon, according to MacKay acknowledges. social researcher Hugh Mac- ble,” which is a vital part of information technology is Until that happens, this gen- “They are a very unusual our upbringing. that while it appears to con- eration of young adults will Kay, who has written 10 generation.” books on the field of social nect us, it makes it easier have to adapt. Young people are also living than ever for us to stay psychology and ethics. The fear of failure is real in a world where there is apart,” MacKay articulates. “We’re looking for a simple answer, and there really isn’t “We’ve been having anxiety McCallie-Steller says the more information than ever “When we are deprived of generations since the end of before, and which can be a face-to-face contact, that a simple answer,” McCallie- need for instant gratification Steller says. “You’re going to World War Two,” the author combined with the lack of blessing and a curse. tends to increase our anxiety says, pointing to the 1950s, level.” get judged socially, there is teaching patience and self- “Our evolution hasn’t caught no way that you will get ’80s and ’90s as examples. reflection is only exasperat- up to how to kind of manage A 2018 study on psychologi- judged by other people. The The fear of nuclear annihila- ing anxiety levels in this de- all that influx,” Trickett says. cal well-being by U.S. univer- question is, can you manage tion during the Cold War mographic. heightened anxiety levels “If you see the world as a sity researchers found the uncertainty of those dangerous place … a person while many of these millen- “Are we teaching and learn- “adolescents who spent more judgements?” Yahoo Style nials were being born. ing how to be OK with things learns that.” time on electronic communi- not going well? To be OK cation and screens were less But MacKay admits there is Humans need human con- happy, less satisfied with with uncertainty? To be OK tact something different about with whether we have all the their lives, and had lower self this generation, which he answers or not? To be OK Trickett notes it’s common -esteem, especially among defines as anyone born be- with not getting the response for people to turn to sub- 8th and 10th graders.” tween 1977 and 1993, mak-

OCTOBER 2018 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 17 ENTERTAINMENT “ASAP Live in ” Promises to Be the Biggest Filipino Musical Spectacle in Australia

ABS-CBN and TFC Live event help make Sydney a must-visit destination this October

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, October 15, 2018 – Fresh from the giant suc- cess that was “ASAP Live in Hono- lulu” back in June this year, ABS- CBN’s longest-running variety show and global touring musical juggernaut goes to the Land Down Under for the live performance spectacle called, “ASAP Live in Sydney”. ABS-CBN and TFC Live bring the biggest Filipino show ev- er to over 304,000 Filipino and Fili- pino-Australians, and also to the region’s larger multicultural audi- ence, on October 20, 2018, Satur- day, at the world-renowned ICC Sydney Theatre.

SIZZLING ENSEMBLE CAST: Fresh from the success of their fantaser- ye, “Bagani”, and , also known as the love team, “LizQuen”, and ’s Song- bird Ms. -Alcasid, join the ASAP Live in Sydney cast, generating tons of excitement from fans all over. (ABS-CBN/TFC Live)

Just last weekend, ABS-CBN Aus- tralia announced that on top of the (LEFT) The ICC Sydney Theatre in Darling Harbour, described as an “electroacoustic thoroughbred”, signals the excitement about to already confirmed star-studded happen on October 20 on its façade’s wrap-around high-definition LED screen. (Photo by Cheryll May Ilagan/ABS-CBN Australia). cast, “ASAP Live in Sydney” even (RIGHT) The complete case of the much-awaited “ASAP” Live in Sydney” (ABS-CBN/TFC Live) levelled up with the addition of the wildly popular Enrique Gil and , , Enrique -Alcasid. must-visit destination city at this Liza Soberano, known as the reel Gil, Gary Valenciano, Gerald Ander- time of the year.” and real love team, “LizQuen”, and son, Inigo Pascual, Jed Madela, Josh- “The entire community here is ex- the historic first ever ASAP Live ua Garcia, , , cited and at the same time ready to The ICC Sydney Theatre is the lat- special guest stint of Asia’s Song- KZ Tandingan, Liza Soberano, Luis represent at ‘ASAP Live in Sydney’”, est among the world class venues bird, Ms Regine Velasquez- Manzano, Maja Salvador, Moira said ABS-CBN Australia Country that ASAP Live is performing, after Alcasid, the current best-selling Dela Torre, Ogie Alcasid, Piolo Pas- Manager Jay Santos. “It is going to sold-out shows in , Dubai, OPM artist of all time. She will join cual, , Toni Gonzaga, be an amazing time and experience Los Angeles, London, New York, husband and ASAP mainstay Ogie , and for us in Australia, particularly in Toronto and Honolulu. It is part of Alcasid and the ASAP team for a ZsaZsa Padilla. Joining as special the state of New South Wales the new $1.5-billion International guaranteed one-of-a-kind-show in guests are , Miss where most of the Filipinos in the Convention Centre Sydney com- Sydney. Universe 2015 , Pau- country live. With ‘ASAP Live in plex, Australia's first and largest Sydney’, Filipinos are celebrating fully integrated convention, exhibi- The cast now includes: lo Avelino, Cristine Reyes, Ariel Ri- vera, Randy Santiano, 2014 The X- their presence and injecting their tion and entertainment center. It is , Bamboo, Daniel Factor Australia winner Marlisa unique, delightful cultural flavors a monster technology job: it has Padilla, , Daryl Ong, Punzalan and Ms. Regine Velasquez that add to Sydney becoming a (Continued on page18 )

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Page 18 OCTOBER 2018 Filipinos Making WAV ES ENTERTAINMENT ABS-CBN International presents first U.S.-produced reality show with an All-Asian American cast via “The People’s Queen”

Variety Magazine features exciting new show on its October TV news round-up; Lifestyle Network in October and on Metro in November

designer before turning his passion show in English with an all-Asian ally on TV (Myxtv.com) starting and expertise into becoming a pag- American cast beyond its Myx TV October 24; on TFC on cable, satellite, eant journalist and trainer. A stick- channel. ABS-CBN is the largest Filipi- TFC online (TFC.tv) and Lifestyle Net- ler for traditional training tech- no media and entertainment compa- work on October 27 in North Ameri- niques, Tayag often butts heads ny in the world. In the USA, its pro- ca, and Middle East (October with Asuncion and his less conven- gramming is available on , 28 in , Papua New and tional training methods. Time Warner Cable, Bright House Australia); and on Metro channel in Networks, Cox Cable and other major the Philippines in November. the five pageant hopefuls in The cable systems, as well as on satellite People’s Queen are Nikita, a biracial via DIRECTV, on IPTV and digitally Follow The People’s Queen on Insta- beauty confronting her bullied past; via TFC online (TFC.tv) which is also gram @thepeoplesqueenshow and 25 year-oldKatrina, who spent available on Roku. Twitter @tpqshow. years focusing on the needs of her The People’s Queen will be seen glob- immigrant family and may have missed her chance for an interna- tional crown; 15 year-old Jenny, a pageant newbie who may be too wine bars, bistros, shopping cen- rough around the edges; overly shy ASAP Live in Sydney... ters, ferries and cruises, the Michellewho must break out of her world’s largest cinema screen, la- shell if she hopes to compete at the (Continued from page17 ) ser skirmish and tenpin bowling, Miss Philippines pageant; and Kata- museums and parks, among a rich 1,000 access points plumbed into a rina, a runner-up onAsia’s Next Top buffet of attractions. What happens when you bring 5 10Gbit network. So, forget about Model and former Miss Interconti- hopefuls to live in a wi-fi issues; the complex IS con- And “ASAP Live in Sydney” will nental Philippines who is now vying mansion for 6 weeks with 2 over-the nected. Moreover, inside the thea- surely be among the area’s world- -top coaches and a team of fashion for the Philippines tre, every one of the venue’s seats class entertainment offerings this and media specialists? The People’s crown. is focused on the center of the October. Queen, the glamorous new reality stage, and a fan-shaped vertical “American audiences are craving For the event day schedule, to show that is taking the pageant seating layout ensures an optimal multiculturalism in their televised check updates and to buy tickets world by storm, becomes available view from every seat in the house. globally starting October. programming and are especially in- now to “ASAP Live in Sydney”, terested in seeing more Asian repre- And if that’s not enough, ICC Syd- downoad the TFC Live App from The People’s Queen is being called a sentation,” says ABS-CBN Global ney Theatre is in the heart of Dar- the App Store or Google Play and COO Olivia De Jesus. She points to cross between Queer Eye for the ling Harbour, a splendid water- register. You may also visit the successes of ABC-TV’s Fresh Off Straight Guy and America’s Next Top side location in Sydney which ticks https://www.iccsydney.com.au/ Model. The show follows Cecilio the Boat and the Warner Brothers visit-icc-sydney/whats-on/ASAP- Pictures’ film, Crazy Rich Asians. off all the destination boxes: mar- Asuncion and Voltaire Tayag as velous aquarium and zoo, great Sydney they challenge five of the top Filipino dining options, funky nightclubs, pageant hopefuls in their quests for De Jesus is an executive producer international titles. on The People’s Queen along with Jun Del Rosario, John Lazatin and Cecilio and Voltaire are not simply Glenn Meehan, whose previous ex- Markham Rizal Unveiling shaping the perfect beauty queen; ecutive producer credits include the they’re creating The People’s Queen. long-running TLC reality series, Lit- Postponed to June 2019 tle People, Big World. “The pageant community is looking to redefine its role in an era of fe- Meehan agrees that Americans are Due to unforeseen circumstances Luneta Gardens is a partnership male empowerment and gender eager to learn more about Asia’s rich pertaining to the site preparations, project between the City of Mark- equality,”Asuncion explains. His culture, as long as it is a genuine rep- work on the Dr. Jose Rizal Monu- ham and the local Filipino Canadi- history with the pageant system ex- resentation. “Pageantry is a huge ment in Markham will be delayed. an community, with the latter do- tends to before he was even born. part of Filipino culture,” he says. “It As a result, the unveiling will be nating the monument to celebrate His grandmother was Miss Manila. is regarded as a sport and their pas- moved from October 13, 2018 to the occasion of Canada's 150th Today, Asuncion is the Director of sion for it demonstrates the quiet, June 9, 2019. Birthday, and the former sprucing Slay Model Management, the resolute yet ultra-competitive na- up the site section of the park. world’s first all-Transgender model ture of its people.” The Rizal Project Committee decid- agency and National Director of Miss ed on the postponement after be- While he ends his political career Supranational USA. He judged the Asuncion adds that the trend to- ing appraised of the situation. Ap- on a high note, being the longest- 2017 pageant in Las ward diversity isn’t exclusive to Hol- parently, it has to do with stabiliz- serving continuously elected public Vegas and hosted this year’s Miss lywood. He sees it taking over pag- ing the soil, and working around servant on record in Markham with Teen USA pageant in Shreveport, eants too as they are actively pro- the gas line in the area. "We would 33 years of service, with a long Louisiana. moting varied shapes, heights and rather have a nice grand and mean- string of significant accomplish- backgrounds in competition. “The ingful celebration in summery June ments, still for Councillor Chiu, he “In today’s pageants, the real compe- upcoming pag- in conjunction with our Independ- considers the Rizal project as his tition is an internal one,” he contin- eant will even feature its first ence Day than a half-baked unveil- greatest and most challenging of ues. “It used to be that women re- Transgender contestant, , ing this October," said Councillor all. shaped themselves to fit the crown, competing for the crown,” he says. Alex Chiu, a bit disappointed but striving to match the idealized ver- otherwise pleased with the turn of "Now there is more time to do eve- sion of a Barbie doll beauty queen. “Pageant queens were never born, events. rything properly. I know the com- Today’s judges want to see the real, they’ve always been made,” Asun- munity is anxiously anticipating, unfiltered woman beneath the lash- cion contends. “Where we used to Councillor Chiu who personally but like me, let that excitement ex- es and beautiful gowns.” build a queen with external make- handled all the fund-raising efforts tend to June 9, 2019, our day of ful- overs, it’s internal transformations for the Filipino Canadian communi- fillment," Councillor Chiu added. “In order to triumph, pageant con- that win titles today. It’s simply not ty's side of the project had wished testants are required to dig deep enough to be a beauty queen any- the unveiling of his pet project Contact: more. Pageant hopefuls must strive within their souls, confront unre- would be a fitting act to crown his Mogi Mogado email: moga- to be The People’s Queen.” solved personal issues and over- retirement from politics. The Rizal [email protected] come self-doubt,” says Tayag, anoth- monument and its surrounding er pageant veteran. He was a fashion The People’s Queen is ABS-CBN Inter- national’s first foray into a reality

OCTOBER 2018 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 19 An Evening of Pure Nostalgia "Ikaw Ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko" is another of those OPM ditties that speak of love and devo- If those songs are/were meaningful to a baby tion. Just try to feel the emotions in these lines: boomer like me, and to others, and did engender (Continued from page5 ) "Sa piling mo, tanggal ang lumbay/ Ni kasiyahan a range of emotions from when we were young, walang kapantay/ Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng the concert has accomplished what Waves news- affections are no longer said in those terms but buhay ko". (Roughly translated: With you, sad- paper had crowed, i.e., that it's "the ultimate they are there to relish the beauty of Pilipino ness is gone/ Happiness is unmatched/ You're OPM experience." language. the Miss Universe of my life). My experience was personal. I didn't go there to I think that's the poet in Mon Torralba that has I was tearing up a bit, only it didn't show as I weep, but I quietly shed tears of joy and sorrow escaped notice since "Pers Lab" hit the airwaves, was busy shooting the performance. I was espe- at what the songs reminded me. I went there to and his music and lyrics credited or grabbed by cially touched when Mon Torralba dedicated the film, and I feel so happy I did it because now I another. Whatever the politics, that song has a song to the universe of his life - Teresa, of can always watch the whole concert like I'm re- soft spot in me. It would always be there to re- course. Right away I was plunged into my living a lifetime of love again. mind me of those pleasant days in Manila. memory pit where I was singing it, out of tune, for someone I loved.

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