Volume XXVII, No. 9 SEPTEMBER 2009 www.filipinostar.org Will there be elections soon?

Gilles Duceppe, Bloc Quebecois Montreal, September 13, 2009 Another federal election seems to be looming in the horizon - news reports are saying that the government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Michael Ignatieff, Liberal Party Lack Layton, NDP Prime Minister Stephen Harper could fall as early as Friday if it does not get he would no longer support the begun putting their ads on prime time as not really interested in Canada but support from the NDP and the Bloc. government. Both the government TV, the Conservatives are doling out only in himself,while the Liberals try to See Page 4 Elections Michael Ignatieff has firmly stated that and the Liberal opposition have many attack ads focusing on Ignatieff Gilmore International College celebrates its 20th anniversary October 31st Montreal, September 13, 2009 The first Filipino-owned private college founded by Zenaida Kharroubi will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at the Contents Hyatt Regency Hotel on Jeanne Mance street downtown. Nursing aide Cooperative News ...... p. 3 students who graduated since 2005 will be recognized during this Tourism ...... p. 6 anniversary party. The last gala event was the 10th anniversary held at the Home Business by J. Aguilar .p. 9 Queen Elizabeth Hotel on October 30, 1999. Denie Guloy column . . . . . p. 16 Mr. Isaac Goodine, an international educator and author of a Philippine Cuisine...... p. 11 book entitled “Leaders Leading Leaders” has graciously accepted to be the commencement speaker. He Filstar Photo Gallery . . . .p. 12 used to write a column for the Filipino Star’s “Global Perspectives.” Mr. Jerry Estrada Column . . . .p. 15 Goodine has a wealth of experience in the internationalization of education Ask The Video Guy . . . . .p. 10 He has contributed to the globalization Nursing aide students pose in front of the new office of Gilmore International College on 5450 Cote des process by over thirty years of Neiges, Suite 511. Back row: Juvelyn Ramos, Mary Ann Gacutan, Delia Pailaga, Gloria Danda, Mildred Battad, Showbiz Gossip ...... p. 18 Joan Dagdagan, Carolina Balag-ey, Jovita Pagada, Ronalyn Ramos, and Paz Laqui. Front row: Edilan Nipa, See Page 4 Gilmore student; Amy Manon-og, instructor; Zenaida Kharroubi, founder & director-general; Josie Toledo, instructor; Classified Ads ...... p. 21 and Mailane Bituin, student. Not in photo: Clarice Mackay, instructor. Step up with the professionals! Enroll now at Gilmore College. Classes in different programs to start soon. Call 514-485-7861 New address: 5450 ch. Cote des Neiges #511 Montreal, QC H3T 1Y6 www.filipinostar.org 2 The North American Filipino Star September 2009 BAZAR SALE EDITORIAL AT THE Lessons learned from FILIPINO COOP We accept miscellaneous articles that are in good white collar crimes condition like lamps, dishes, Christmas decorations which can be sold at the Cooperative store on Saturday and Sunday, White collar crime, a term that criminals appropriately. It is a small has been coined by a sociology consolation to the victims to know that between 1 and 8 p.m. professor many years ago has become the government is planning on being Your generosity in responding to this ad shall be greatly a buzz word for the wrong reasons. It tough. appreciated - - instead of keeping things you never used, why is defined as “a crime committed by a There are other types of fraud not donate them for a good cause? Let’s help the Coop survive person of respectability and high social that some slick business operators are status in the course of his occupation." practicing and are able to get away these hard times. If every one contributes to the cause of the From this definition we gather the with “murder” because of the lack of first Filipino cooperative in Canada, we will be able to make it reason for the deception that is easily consumer education. People just do work for the good of the community. made because we often judge people not know what recourse they have for by the way they appear. Ironically, this the scam that exists in many is where we make a wrong judgment of telemarketing businesses. There is just people’s character. The old saying – no systematic way of informing the “we cannot judge a book by its cover” public about potential troubles. Once should have been a good reminder there was a telephone message sent to that we must have other ways of all small businesses, claiming to have knowing what kind of a person we are some type of government program that dealing with. will extend financial assistance, either White collar crimes have to open a new business or to expand. become a major problem nowadays. It turned out that what they are doing is Case after case has been frequently just selling a binder of pages listing the reported. We are amazed at the extent places where one can apply for of the damage this crime has caused to funding but the conditions are so thousands of unwitting victims. vague that it would take a real wizard to .Hundreds of millions has been bilked be able to make sense out of this out of innocent people who trusted information. After paying a ridiculous their financial advisers with their life sum of almost a thousand dollars in savings. What are we learning from two payments, this binder is just these sad stories? gathering dust on a bookshelf. It is a It seems that the first lesson real scam but it is done in such a way Marché Coop Filipino we can learn is that making fast money that they have covered themselves The Filipino Solidarity Cooperative is always a risky situation. When against any potential lawsuit by way of 4711 Van Horne Avenue someone comes up with an offer that enclosing a certificate that states the Watch for “Loyalty seems too good to be true, one has to materials cannot be returned for refund Montreal, QC H3W 1H8 cards” for members think twice before giving into the once ordered. Tel.: 514-733-8915 only. The more you buy the more you save. temptation of making money without It would seem that the best E-Mail: [email protected] working for it. We have also learned way to protect ourselves against to be careful about who to trust. The dishonest business people is to be well $0.50 examples of Earl Jones and Bernie informed about fraudulent practices Madoff have shown that even long and scams, either by telemarketing, e- friendships or family relationships do mail, or by posted mail. We have to not guarantee anything. The story of sort out the good from the bad, and greed and wanton disregard for others learn from the mistakes of others. run deep into the stories of white collar By recognizing the problems crimes. caused by white collar criminals, we Another lesson we learned is become more sensitive to the issues of to realize that there are not enough investing wisely and prudently and to laws to protect citizens against this be aware of other types of fraud. $2.69 type of crime. This has been cited as Although people only have themselves one of the reasons why people like to blame for being vulnerable to offers Madoff and Jones were able to do what too good to be true, we must demand they did over a long period. The laws that our legislators do their job in are not designed to punish them making sure that the punishment fits $7.99 $1.39 lb severely nor to discourage such types the crime. A white collar criminal of crimes. should not get paroled after serving The failure of our legal system one sixth of his sentence. Instead, to protect us is quite obvious. Hence, there should be a deterrent strong victims are now organizing themselves enough to discourage criminals from to call the attention of the government ever striking again. to do something about punishing the Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi

The North American Filipino Star 5450 chemin de la Cote des Neiges Tel.: 514-485-7861 SUBSCRIPTION Suite 511 (near Cote des Neiges Metro) E-Mail: [email protected] Montreal, QC H3W 1X3 Name ______Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi Hilda T. Veloso Al Abdon Chief Editor & Publisher Address:______Jean Janete Aguilar Community News Telephone: (Home) ______Business: ______Jerry Estrada Sam Ferry Bernardette Barbosa E-Mail: ______Denie Guloy Assistant Editor Mary Joy Lizarondo Contributors News & Tourism Sports News 1 year (12 issues) $24 Bert Abiera Gift subscription Founder 2 years (24 issues) $40 Less 10% on the list price Opinions, comments of writers and columnists do not necessarily reflect that of the management of Filcan Publications, Inc. www.filipinostar.org September 2009 The North American Filipino Star 3 cashier every Monday and appointments. Consequently, the Wednesday. Since her enrollment in store has to be closed. Ben Bade COOPERATIVE NEWS the French course, Joesie Bingayen usually comes only between 5:00 to has so far given up all her days off to 6:00 p.m., depending on his health volunteer at the Coop. Another active condition, and stays until 8:00 P.M. What will make members Gilmore student is Sarah Jimenez who Between 3 and 5 p.m., most customers is quite good in encouraging her may be trying to come to the Coop and friends and classmates to help the once they see it is always closed, they patronize the Filipino Coop? Coop. We need more members like have lost interest in coming again. During our last meetng, our capitalized. Any business with a them. Our greatest need is to have a volunteers committee proposed some limited capital is certainly going to face We encourage our members volunteer to be at the store from 3 to 6 measures to encourage members to a limited or no growth at all. We are to send us their suggestions of fund p.m. so that the store can remain open patronize their own cooperative. After therefore appealing to those who have raising ideas to help the Filipino when I go back to my office. Even with all, this is the “raison d’être” of a not yet fully paid to find out their Solidarity Cooperative. We have not yet my limited time, I still manage to cooperative. If members do not buy balances by calling 514-733-8915. received any response to our call for squeeze in 2 to 3 hours Monday to from their own cooperative store, then Your full cooperation in paying your additional shares subscription which Friday to devote to the Coop business. the purpose for which it has been balances will greatly improve our cash was published in our June 2009 issue. at the expense of not being able to established does not mean anything flow and enable us to buy more stock. We are therefore publishing this form work on my personal business as I at all. To give our members a reason It will also entitle you to receive a again in the hope that our members should. Consequently, most of my to come, Riza Esmeralda proposed to ”loyalty card.” will respond positively. own plans are delayed due to my give each one a so-called “loyalty As we are in deficit financing, As you may probably observe, commitment to keep the Coop open . card” just like the ones given away by there is an urgent need to raise funds the Coop has intermittently been Is there anyone else in the the successful franchises in Canada. for the high overhead costs. During closed due to lack of volunteers. I whole membership of 700 members Ryan, one of our volunteers, offered to our board meeting last Friday, have tried to operate the store almost who is willing to give 2 to 3 hours to be design this “loyalty card” with 20 September 11, Joy Estabillo every day for two to three hours, a volunteer at the Coop? boxes that will be stamped everytime a proposed to solicit bazar items from between 11:30 to 3:00 p.m. Monday to Zenaida Kharroubi member buys $20 worth of groceries. members so that we can sell them and Friday, but sometimes, I have other President (2008-2011) When all boxes are stamped, a sack of the proceeds will help us in meeting THE FILIPINO SOLIDARITY rice will be given as a gift. some of our expenses. We are COOPERATIVE Membership cards are therefore asking everyone, member or 4711 Van Horne Ave. currently being produced. If members not, to donate some of their unwanted can send us their photos, there will be articles that are in good condition, in Montreal,QC H3W 1H8 a photo on the flip side of the card. If particular, housewares, decorative Tel.: 514-733-8915 a photo is not available, the card will knick knacks, and even Christmas PLEDGE TO PURCHASE be one-sided, showing the member ID decorations as we are fast number, and signed by the president. approaching the holiday season. ADDITIONAL PREFERRED SHARES We will ask members to pay $3 for We also would like to advise Goal: To raise working capital of $50 000 these cards to cover cost of our members about the Filipino I hereby pledge to support the Filipino Solidarity Cooperative by purchasing 50 lamination. Ryan is going to Solidarity Cooperative’s activities for additional preferred shares at a cost of ten dolalrs each ($10.00) for the total amount of computerize these cards, using a list the rest of this year: five hundred dollars ($500) which will be used in the recovery plan designed to make of fully paid members only. These General Assembly the Coop reach its break even point. cards will help us facilitate the Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 recording of members’ purchases for I understand that this amount shall be used as part of the capital structure of the Coop 2:00 P.M. future use in determining patronage and shall only be redeemed at the discretion of the Board of Directors and according Christmas Party (Pot Luck) dividends. These dividends are to the rules and regulations of the Cooperatives Act of Quebec. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009 subject to the availability of profits for 5:00 P.M. distribution in the future. In testimony hereof, I have affixed my signature below on this _____ day of Venue: To be determined ______19___in the City of Motnreal, province of Quebec, Canada. Another idea is to offer delivery service for every purchase of The last publication of new $50 or more on two days a week, members was last May 2009. From ______namely, Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m., and that time until now, we have received Print n ame and sign Sunday, from 2 to 7 p.m. If there is a the following members, half of them Name______demand for more delivery, we will are Gilmore International College Address______recruit other volunteers who can offer students (marked with an asterisk): Telephone: ______Cell phone: ______their help by being available to make 0687-09 Hael, Charlie E-Mail: ______deliveries. We need to find out what 0688-09 Fabros, Violeta M. Terms of payment: the other stores are doing. Metro 0689-09 Bingayen, Joesie * Cash Installment stores for example offer delivery but 0690-09 Bayangan, Jane Abelao they charge $4.50 plus tax. We may 0691-09 Calgo, Agnes Note: Installments may be made in monthly payments for a maximum period make the same arrangement and pay 0692-09 Agapan, Ruby* of six months from the date of the pladge. our volunteers for their gasoline 0693-09 Capulong, Rico ______expense. Your feedback is solicited so 0694-09 Billones, Amir Administration Use only that we can serve you better. 0695-09 Battad, Mildred* ID Control No. ______Date of Membership:______We will send “loyalty cards” to 0696-09 Ramos, Ronalyn V.* Amount of payments: Date of payments: Receipt No. By: those who paid $100 membership 0697-09 Jimenez, Sarah* $______($50 common shares and $50 0698-09 Gallano, Josephine C.* $______preferred shares). Out of 700 people, 0699-09 Estonilo, Lani* $______only around 300 have fully paid. This Other Gilmore students have $______is one of the reasons why the Filipino promised to sign up soon. One of Solidarity Cooperative is under them has been a regular volunteer

www.filipinostar.org 4 The North American Filipino Star September 2009 that the government could fall as early program, and a yearbook will serve as celebrations held every five years. From Page 1 Elections as Friday. That's when the souvenir of an important milestone in The program for the evening portray him with a hometown boy Conservatives may table a ways-and- the history of this private college has not yet been finalized but it is image, wearing a simple shirt, and means motion that opens the door for founded singlehandedly by a former expected to include some surprise appearing relaxed. Ignatieff’s a non-confidence vote. high school teacher whose main numbers to be contributed by the message is that Canada can and must If the opposition parties, ambition is to practice her own students themselves. do better under a Liberal government. including the NDP, vote against the philosophy of education. Zenaida Over the past 20 years, On the other hand, the Tories, Canadians would have their Kharroubi taught in the Montreal Gilmore College has employed part Conservatives are about to make a fourth election in five years. a Catholic Schools system before pre- time teachers not only from the move that may fend off a fall election, retiring in 1997 after 25 years of mainstream society but also from according to CTV News. service and devoted herself to serve different multicultural communities. From Page 1 Gilmore The government is planning to her community by maintaining low Even though it may be difficult to introduce changes to the employment practical experience at the leading tuition fees and offering flexible contact all of them after all these insurance program Monday -- changes edge. of international development, payment plans in order to allow many years, an attempt will be made to get that may appeal to the NDP and give including comprehensive and in-depth caregivers and other new immigrants this message through to them - it will the Tories enough votes to survive a knowledge of about sixty-five countries. to continue their education. be a great pleasure for the founder non-confidence motion. His main fields of work include International students are also part of and all the students to be reunited with The government is planning to technical and vocational education, her clientele. Her busy schedule has them on this occasion. offer an additional 20 weeks of EI for cross-cultural techonology transfer slightly delayed the implementation of All alumni, past teachers, or long-tenure workers -- those who have through skills development, and new programs that she would like to staff members, are urged to attend this worked at least seven of the last 10 economic diplomacy. He now holds introduce, specially, the integration of celebration to make it a wonderful years, CTV's Ottawa Bureau Chief part-time positions in several foreign graduates of nursing which is reunion. This gala event will be held at Robert Fife reported Sunday. international bodies including in the final stages of development. the Hyatt Regency Hotel on 1255 The proposed legislation membership in the Global Alliance for She hopes to get this off the ground Jeanne Mance Street, in downtown would affect about 180,000 Canadian within a few months. Montreal. The hotel is accessible by workers, particularly those in the hard- Gilmore’s 20th anniversary the Place des Arts metro as it is hit manufacturing and forestry sectors. celebration is also an occasion to located in the Complexe Desjardins The Tory move comes on the honor the graduates of the nursing building. same day that NDP Leader Jack program since 2005. The current Please call 514-485-7861 ot Layton defended efforts to work with students of the program have not send an e-mail to: the Conservatives and avoid a fall completely graduated but they will be [email protected] to election, despite voting against the included in the ceremony as the order dinner tickets for the event. a governing party 79 times in Parliament college only holds graduation since the last election. ceremonies during its anniversary "I'm calling on Stephen Harper Tories set to unveil get-tough legislation on to show leadership, and choose a path which would make Parliament work, white collar crime and that means you've got to work with By Janice Tibbetts, Canwest News Ponzi scheme that raised more than other parties," Layton said Sunday on ServiceSeptember 14, 2009 $100 million from unsuspecting CTV's Question Period. The Harper Conser-vatives are investors. "There's still time for the prime expected to table legislation today that "We will be looking at all minister to do the right thing." ISAAC T. GOODINE would automatically send white-collar options available to crack down on Layton's comments appeared COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER fraudsters to jail and make it harder for these types of crime, including to mark a shift in NDP strategy. As them to get released. legislating mandatory prison recently as last month, the New International Advancement, the Justice Minister Rob sentences for fraud, and parole Democrats had been criticizing the Speakers’ Bureau of the World Bank Nicholson, accompanied by victims of reform," Nicholson said Sunday in a Liberals for supporting the Group, Panel of Advisers of the financial fraud, will outline the details of Conservative-led minority government. Colombo Plan Staff College for his bill at a news conference on "The Liberal Party -- first under Technician Education, and as member Parliament Hill. The legislative initiative, Dion and now under Ignatieff -- have a of the Academic Council for the London however, could die a quick death if the disgraceful track record of propping Diplomatic Academy. He has many country is thrust into a federal election up Stephen Harper. They've other qualifications too numerous to this fall. rubberstamped his Conservative mention but it is interesting to cite the The federal government has agenda 79 times and counting," reads fact that he also worked in Manila, promised sterner treatment of white- an NDP press release on the party's Philippines for many years, being collar swindlers for the last month and website that's dated Aug. 28. director of the Colombo Plan Staff Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Conservative MP Jay Hill said College and as First Secretary, Nicholson have met in recent weeks that Harper had been under the Development, Canadian Embassy. with investors who lost their savings by impression the NDP would be unlikely Besides having an excellent entrusting them to Montreal money to support the minority government speaker, Gilmore International College manager Earl Jones. this fall. will also be inviting many important The financial consultant faces "When Jack Layton came out criminal charges for allegedly of the meeting he had on Aug. 25 with scamming some 150 investors of more statement that his office issued after the prime minister, he said the NDP than $50 million. Jones is accused of the Quebec government said it would would be the least likely of any running a Ponzi scheme, which uses create two new police squads to nab opposition party to support the money from new clients to pay old financial con artists. Davis, who will be government," Hill told Question Period. ones. at Nicholson's side for the news "They've been bragging for "There's been a proliferation of conference, said he anticipates the three-and-a-half years that they've white collar crime over the years and government will respond to his group's voted against government at every we believe it is due to weak and lax call to eliminate accelerated parole, opportunity. They voted against this laws," said Montrealer Joey Davis, which permits financial swindlers to be year's budget when they had the whose mother says she lost $200,000 released after serving one-sixth of their opportunity to at least read it before she invested with Jones. sentences.The lobby group is also they voted against it." Jones's former clients have expecting the justice minister to follow "They've been completely formed a national lobby group and through on his stated plan to impose obstructionist with Parliament." they have pressed all our federal mandatory jail terms, a move that Layton said he would like to political parties and the Quebec would eliminate discretion for judges to see reforms on employment insurance Zenaida Ferry-Kharroubi Founder & Director-General government for changes to the sentence as they see fit. in order for his party to support the Gilmore International College Criminal Code and other measures. Serge Menard, the Bloc Conservatives. And just Monday, Alberta RCMP Quebecois justice critic, introduced a Parliament is set to resume people including business executives arrested one man and were looking for September 14 and there's speculation and government leaders. A souvenir another after the two allegedly set up a See Page 10 Tories set

www.filipinostar.org September 2009 The North American Filipino Star 5 MP Irwin Cotler meets with Filipino Mt. Royal. not seem fair to find out at the end of Zenaida Kharroubi made the this time that a caregiver would not be Canadian community leaders introductions of all committee able to acquire permanent residence members present, namely, Annie because of a member of her family Montreal,QC – On Friday, place as soon as possible in order to Miaral, Francis J. Ocampo-Diaz, Angie who has been declared inadmissible. September 4, 2009 at 5:00 p.m., our ad ensure that our recommendations Ogerio, Au Osdon, Julie Parado, Grace Mr. Cotler responded to the hoc committee on LCP reforms was along with those of the Standing Yip and two representatives from committee’s presentations by citing invited to meet with Hon. Irwin Cotler at Committee on Immigration become Pinay, Delia A. de Veyra, and Novie specific articles of the Canadian his office on Kent Avenue. The purpose part of a law to reform the Live-in Mae Sambat. Charter of Rights and Freedoms that of the meeting is to make sure that all Caregiver Program (LCP). A copy of the three cover the protection of our rights and presentations made to Minister Jason our values as a society. He Kenney was provided ahead of time to summarized the points of the Mr. Cotler, hence, a brief review of its presentations under the following contents were made during the topics: 1) immigration service has to be meeting by the same people who consistent, coherent, efficient and made them, except Pinay’s report. accountable to the people it serves; 2) Zenaida Kharroubi asked their non-profit organizations have to be representatives if there were any new given support as they are the gateway developments from the meeting held to society; 3) shorten processing time; in Ottawa on August 21, 2009 4) improve on the lengthy transfer of regarding the Live in Caregiver work permits; 5) regulate employment Program but they said they did not agencies; 6) fast track PR (permanent have any. Annie Miaral summarized residence; 7) live-in requirement to be the main points of her report which optional; 8) work permit to be work pertain to the lengthy processing time specific; 9) eliminate the 24-36 months of all immigration applications, and the requirement; 10) eliminate the second re-instatement of the bridge extension medical exam; 11) guard against to remedy the problem of transfers fundamental basic rights violations; 12) from one employer to another. harmonize federal-provincial Francis J. Ocampo-Diaz explained the relationships; and 13) review collective “all or nothing” clause in the LCP exclusive inadmissibility. In general Hon. Irwin Cotler poses with the committee after the round table conference. From left: program whereby a caregiver is denied terms, Mr. Cotler underscored the Zenaida Kharroubi, Grace Yip, Annie Miaral, Delia de Veyra, Novie Mae Sumabat, Francis J. permanent residence if any member of importance of the Canadian Charter of Ocampo-Diaz, Julie Parado, Au Osdon and Angie Ogerio. Absent, not in photo: Evelyn Calugay, her family is inadmissible for reasons Rights and Freedoms in the promotion Riza Esmeralda, Melle Lugod, Joan Junio, and Tess Tessalona. of health or security. He of our social justice agenda that our representatives in the government Mr. Howard Liebman, recommended that the government includes the universal fundamental are aware of our concerns and to let executive assistant of Mr. Cotler revisit this provision of the law in order principle of a healthcare system, the them know what our recommendations arranged to hold this round table to make some changes that would be issue of anti-poverty, sustainable legal are to answer our most urgent needs. conference. He started the discussion more appropriate or less cruel. After aid system, and broader access to by welcoming everyone and indicated We have planned on meeting all working hard for over two years in justice and employment. a parties, starting with the Liberals, then that Mr. Cutler’s office is always ready order to settle down in Canada, it does to help and willing to hear from all with the NDP and the Bloc. The date Government of Canada implemented quickly.” for these other meetings should take constituents in the riding of the Town of Moves to Implement In addition to the Home Home Renovation Tax Renovation Tax Credit, the Motion: o Implements the First-Time PBSSQ Credit and Other Home Buyers’ Tax Credit. Outstanding Measures o Enhances the benefits Philippine Benevolent & Scholarship The Honourable Jim Flaherty, provided under the Working Income Minister of Finance, today tabled in the Tax Benefit. Society of Quebec House of Commons a detailed Notice o Extends the existing tax of Ways and Means Motion to deferral available to farmers in Schedule of Activities 2009 implement the Home Renovation Tax prescribed drought regions to farmers Credit as well as other measures, who dispose of breeding livestock several of which are outstanding from because of flood or excessive Budget 2009. moisture, and describes the regions September 19, 2009 (Saturday) 6:30 pm “These measures are prescribed either as eligible flood or important to sustaining Canada’s drought regions from 2007 to 2009. 25th Anniversary Gala & Special economic recovery,” said Minister o Amends the Customs Tariff to Presentation for Scholars Flaherty. “For example, the Home relax the conditions relating to Renovation Tax Credit is encouraging temporarily imported shipping Schoefield Hall, 90 Roosevelt Ave. millions of Canadians to invest in the containers. long-term value of their homes, and More information on these and Town of Mt. 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www.filipinostar.org 6 The North American Filipino Star TOURISM N E G R O S O C C I D E N T A L Sugar Bowl Of The Philippines Often referred to as the land of while the rest speak "Cebuano". genteel people and large sugar Residents of its’ capital, Bacolod, are plantations, Negros Occidental is known as "Bacoleños. blessed with beautiful natural scenery, Negros Occidental is the unexplored waterfalls and mountains, “Sugarbowl of the Philippines.” Sugar white sand beaches, and crystal was introduced to the Negrense during springs. the Spanish period and has been the Negros Occidental’s wealth has main industry of the province since always been its land, its charm in its then, producing more than half of the people, its pride in its cuisine. These country’s sugar. Other industries elements make for a destination that is include aqua culture, agribusiness, best when experienced. steel fabrication, and beer breweries. Strategically located as part of the The province is also widely known Western Visayas Region, the province for its unique cuisine. Inasal, one of its of Occidental Negros occupies the known dishes, is a barbecued style western portion of Negros Island. It is chicken marinated in coconut vinegar, bounded to the north by the Visayan ginger, soy sauce, garlic and other Sea; to the east by the province of spices. Oriental Negros and partly by Tañon The sugar capital of the country is Strait; to the west by the Strait of also rich in natural and man-made Guimaras; and to the south by Sulu attractions. There’s Enchanted Isle, Sea. The province is composed of 13 (Isla Puti), reputed for its white sand cities and 19 municipalities. About beaches and brimming vegetation, is 85% of the Negrenses speak "Ilonggo" an ideal place for all water sports

Mount Kanlaon - An active volcano, it has two craters at the summit. It is home to more than a hundred birds species found only here, including the Negros fruit dove.

An Iron Dinosaur (Steam Locomotive) at the entrance of the Lopez Sugar Plant. Some sugar mills still maintain these turn of the century machines in good working condition.

Masskara Festival, October 2007, Bacolod City

www.filipinostar.org September 2009 The North American Filipino Star 7 activities. Mt. Kanlaon, highest known to be the most numbered in mountain range in the Visayan region, festivals depicting certain cultures in has a National Park with a variety of each of its 19 towns and 13 cities. The beautiful orchids and a boundless most famous is the Masskara Festival. carpet of ferns and ligneous forest. - Sugar Mills and Plantations - The Historical sites also abound the Sugar Industry itself - the mono-crop area like Palacio Episcopal, which economy that made Negros the “Sugar served as a home for Spanish military Bowl” of the Philippines. and officials. Remnants of the past - Beaches - Negros Occidental is include several churches built during also endowed with popular beaches the Spanish era such as the San and island destinations located up Sebastian Cathedral, Chapel of Santa north and down south of the province. Clara and Chapel of Cartwheels. Silay - Steam Locomotives (San Carlos City, one of the top 25 destinations in Milling Inc., San Carlos City). the country, brings you back in time as Dates back to 1911. Still used today to you pass by stately mansions where bring sugar planters from the Hacienda sugar barons used to live. to the Sugar Mills. Bacolod City is noted for its - San Sebastian Cathedral - More San Sebastian Cathedral, Bacolod City, Negros Occiendtal, built during the spanish era annual celebration of the Masskara than a century-old cathedral made of Festival (festival of smiling faces). Held corals taken from nearby Guimaras during the month of October, the Island. Bacoleños dramatize the Negrense -Danjugan Island - Three hectares virtue and indomitable soul wearing of reserved marine sanctuary, a virtual colorful costumes and smiling masks. marine paradise to lovers of the This festivity has earned Bacolod the underwater world. title "City of Smiles". - Enchanted Isle (Isla Puti) - A lust Among things to do and see tropical islet noted for its fine, white around the province: sand beaches and abundant - Mambukal Resort - Located 31 vegetation. Rich in marine life, Isla Puti km. east of Bacolod City. This resort is as it is known in the dialect, is excellent surrounded by therapeutic sulfur for all types of water sports. springs, seven waterfalls, mountain - Mt. Kanlaon Natl. Park - streams, lush valleys, and hiking trails A tropical hideaway beneath a canopy leading to Mt. Kanlaon. of forest. Has springs, waterfalls, giant - Festivals - Negros Occidental is trees, ferns, among others. a

A pair of local residents of San Carlos City, Negros Occiendal, getting around town

A little piece of paradise - Sipalay is about 150kms south of Bacolod City in the island of Negros. It used to be known only for its copper and gold mines, now temporarily shut down, but a few Europeans found their way here and started some dive resorts as little as 6 years ago. Now, the strip of beach you see in the picture is home to Artistic Diving, Easy Diving, and Nataasan. Beyond this cove is Campomanes Bay (seen below), an area rich in marine life, lush vegetation, and WWII history.

The 16th Pana-ad sa Negros Festival brings together the 13 cities and 19 towns of the Province of Negros Occidental in one exciting event of the year. This year the Pana-ad sa Negros Festival 2009, the biggest festival in Negros Ocidental and dubbed as the “Festival of Festivals” was celebrated from April 18 to 25, 2009 at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Brgy. Mansilingan, Bacolod City, Philippines. Campomanes Bay www.filipinostar.org 8 The North American Filipino Star September 2009 Philippines' ruling party names Estrada to sue Yuchengco for libel Teodoro as presidential candidate over PLDT claim The Philippines' ruling coalition on seat, which has since passed on to his Deposed President Joseph been coerced? The truth is, a premium Wednesday Sep. 16 named Defence wife. Estrada will sue taipan Alfonso price had been paid by Manny Secretary Gilberto Teodoro as its With Wednesday's development, Yuchengco for libel before the San Pangilinan and PLDT was even candidate for next year's presidential the main contenders in the presidential Juan Prosecutor’s Office at 10 a.m. required to maintain accounts in election, setting up an intriguing race appear to be Teodoro, Aquino, today, his spokesman said. RCBC,’’ Ejercito said. showdown against his cousin. former president Joseph Estrada and The suit is in relation to “Also if the allegations said by The announcement by the Lakas- billionaire property developer Manny Yuchengco’s claim that Estrada had Senator Panfilo Lacson and Kampi-CMD coalition effectively rules Villar. harassed him to sell his stake in a Yuchengco are true, why only now? out opposition fears that President Teodoro had polled just 0.2 holding company that owns a They have had eight years to file Gloria Arroyo would cling to power percent support in the last controlling block in the Philippine Long charges.” beyond her six-year term next year. independent national surveys last Distance Telephone Co. to the Metro Ejercito said it was unlikely that It also means Teodoro will go up month. Pacific Group led by Manuel Pangilinan Yuchengco prepared the statement against his second cousin, Benigno in 1998. himself because the taipan was Aquino, the senator son of late suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. democracy icon Corazon "Cory" In 2005 a book, To Leave A Good Aquino, who will represent the Name—The Legacy of Alfonso T. opposition Liberal Party in the May Yuchengco, the businessman told polls. author Nick Joaquin that Estrada was a "In the event that (Aquino) and I disaster for the Philippines, with “all the would be the ones to face off, the corruption [and] all the scandals that people can expect a dignified fight he created.” because even though we are cousins, “As you know, they were playing we will not allow this contest to mahjongg every night up to 3 to 4 become personal," Teodoro told o’clock in the morning,” Yuchengco reporters last week. said. Teodoro, 45, a millionaire Harvard- “You weren’t there,” Joaquin educated lawyer, was picked over replied. Bayani Fernando, who is in charge of “But I have big ears. And they were sanitation services and traffic in Manila. drinking, and then by 2 or 3 o’clock, Asked at a forum what he would the people would go to him and ask work for as president, Teodoro said his him to sign, and by that time he was so priority would be "structural reform: drunk he would just sign anything. And economic, political and social reform." Philippines Defence Secretary Gilberto Former president Joseph E. Estrada those [were] the big deals he would Asked about other presidential Teodoro holds a copy of a libel complaint against sign away.” candidates, he merely said "all of the banking and insurance tycoon Alfonso T. Lacson, in his privilege speech last candidates are formidable opponents." However, with eight months to go Yuchengco after a news conference in Monday, said Estrada threatened He did not elaborate. before the election, the ruling party San Juan City, Metro Manila, Sept. 17. Yuchengco’s son Alfonso III with drug His triumph appeared to reinforce said the poll numbers did not mean charges to force the businessman to the enduring primacy of the powerful much at this point. sell his stake in the phone company. political clans that have ruled the Roland Holmes, president of The former president never Also yesterday, a former chairman impoverished Southeast Asian nation Manila polling group Pulse Asia, told pressured Yuchengco into agreeing to of the Securities and Exchange since independence from the United AFP that Teodoro's prospects were the PLDT transaction, Estrada Commission reiterated his testimony States after World War II. unclear. spokesman Margaux Salcedo said in a during Estrada’s impeachment trial Teodoro, like the Aquinos, came "It depends on how his campaign telephone interview. that the former president received from the landed Cojuangco clan north will go. It will depend on how his “Nor did he meddle with the deal billions of pesos in commissions for of Manila. message will be received," Holmes as Senator Lacson pointed out in his the sale of PLDT. He is the nephew of Cory Aquino, said. privilege speech on Monday.” In a telephone interview with GMA even though the clan split during the Teodoro became the youngest Salcedo said the statements News, former SEC chairman Perfecto years that dictator Ferdinand Marcos defence minister in the Philippines at released to that effect damaged Yasay said Estrada used his influence ruled the country. age 43. Estrada’s reputation and sought to so that the sequestered shares would Adding to the election campaign He was tasked with securing publicly humiliate him. be sold to Metro Pacific. spice, Teodoro's side of the family military aid from the United States as Estrada’s son, San Juan City “Information reaching my office as became known as Marcos cronies the country faces down communist Mayor Joseph Victor Ejercito, said the SEC chair showed that the while Cory Aquino famously rose to insurgents, Muslim separatists and Yuchengco was playing politics to get commission was P3 billion,” Yasay become the leader of the opposition Islamic militants. a graceful exit from his obligation to the said. a movement that ended Marcos's two- While a strong advocate of customers of his failed pre-need decade reign in 1986. increased military spending to company. 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A computer's wireless culture of impunity which has emerged Video Guy adapter translates data into a radio By PAUL LUNGEN, Staff Reporter with [Iranian President Mahmoud] signal and transmits it using an Canadian Jewish News Ahmadinejad’s Iran.” antenna. A wireless router receives the Iran is a gross violator of signal and decodes it. The router then After meeting with senior human rights (repressing the Baha’i, sends the information to the internet government leaders in South Africa women, minorities, dissidents, using a wired Ethernet connection. recently, MP Irwin Cotler will be employing torture and detaining The process also works in reverse, with watching developments closely at the juveniles), is pursuing nuclear the router receiving information from United Nations later this month to weapons and has advocated the Internet, translating it into a radio determine whether his power of genocide. It poses “a clear and present signal and sending it to the computer's persuasion had any effect. danger” not just to Israel but to others wireless adapter. Irwin Cotler, left, shakes the as well, Cotler said. If you want to take advantage hand of South African President Jacob “South Africa should...join of public WiFi hotspots or start a Zuma, right. Both men addressed the other like-minded countries like Al Abdon wireless network in your home, the first biennial conference of the South Canada and the United States to hold What is WiFi? thing you'll need to do is make sure African Jewish Board of Deputies. Ahmadinejad’s Iran to account,” he your computer has the right gear. Many [Ilan Ossendryver photo] added. You have heard many times, new desktop and laptop computers As it has for the past five years, Zuma requested on different occasion and location come with built-in wireless transmitters. the UN General Assembly will consider documentation that substantiated the about the use of computers applying If your laptop doesn't, you can buy a a Canadian resolution to condemn Iran allegations. “They will...study the file, WiFi technology. WiFi stand for wireless adapter that plugs into the PC for a host of human rights violations. look at the material I will send and keep Wireless Fidelity. Remember those card slot or on USB port. Desktop In the past, South Africa has in touch,” Cotler said. days of HiFi (High Fidelity) stereo sets? computers can use USB adapters, or voted against the resolution, but Cotler Remarkably, Zuma and senior I love them. You have noticed that you can buy an adapter that plugs into is hoping that after briefing the officials Cotler briefed seemed some establishment such as coffee the PCI slot inside the computer's case. country’s president, Jacob Zuma, and unaware of Iran’s advocacy of shops, airports, libraries and hotels several cabinet ministers about Iran’s genocide. “My sense is that Zuma and brutal treatment of minorities and its others did not appreciate the genocidal “genocidal” intention vis-a-vis Israel, threat posed by Iran. They are South Africa will change its vote. concerned with South Africa’s national “South Africa should put its agenda of nation-building – health moral authority in support of the issues like AIDS and the rise in resolution,” Cotler said on his return tuberculosis. They’re not as familiar last week. “South Africa has moral with these genocidal issues as one authority that came with the anti- would hope.” apartheid movement...The government During his visit, Cotler now has the opportunity to exercise renewed acquaintances with “heroes moral leadership in the matter of Iran.” of the anti-apartheid movement,” Cotler, whose first visit to including Constitutional Court justice South Africa in 1981 landed him briefly Albie Sachs and George Bizos. He also in jail for urging the release of Nelson met with Winnie Mandela, members of Mandela, also met the South African the South African cabinet, president in private where he Zimbabwean civil rights advocates and presented a verbal report about Iran’s advocacy of “state-sponsored See Page 11 Cotler visit genocide, the danger of indifference to

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From Page 10 Cotler visit leadership...It is a leadership that is young, informed and courageous,” Cotler said. he led a session of the South African Cotler said he may meet Zuma human rights commission. He also later this month at the UN. Should delivered a lecture at Wits University, South Africa support the Canadian where he was arrested in 1981. resolution it would “be the first Cotler was joined by Zuma in concrete sign that its attitude is addressing the South African Jewish Board changing.” of Deputies. Zuma condemned racism, “Whatever support we get will hatred and anti-Semitism. In an indirect be an advance from the situation we reference to the Middle East, the president have now. It would be an important said, “South Africa condemns violence a from any quarter, particularly that which change in policy,” he said. targets civilians,” Cotler reported. The Jewish community maintains CALLING ALL ALUMNI good relations with the government and Contact Gilmore College the leadership of the anti-apartheid movement. It is served by “outstanding 514-485-7861

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Seated from left: Marlene Birao, Dr. Ed Sideco who received a posthumous award for his wife, the late Lita Sideco, TAQ adviser, Alice Loyola Bustamante, TAQ awardee, Pete Bustamante. Standing from left: Lim Collao, TAQ awardee, Butch Denny, Lina Flores, TAQ Founder and President, Zeny Kharroubi, Filipino Star publisher/editor and Pastora Emma Denny, TAQ adviser. New officers of TAQ inducted: Persus Juson, Asst. Business Manager; Rossler Boquiren, Asst. PRO, Clarita Magno, & Yehlen Gonda, Dir.ectors, Memberships, Valerie Anne Nueno, Asst. Secretary, and Renato Magsino, Jr., Business Manager.

Michelle Bisares and John Bisoglou, the bride and groom, pose with guests during their FAMAS 2009-2011 EXECUTIVE BOARD made a Courtesy Call on his Excellency, Mr. Jose wedding reception at the Hotel Intercontinental on Saturday, September 5, 2009. The father Brillantes, Ambassador of the Philippines to Canada, September 5, 2009. of the bride, Mr. Ben Bisares, is on the left, and on the right is a friend of the family, Fely Rosales Carino. The wedding ceremony was celebrated according to the Greek tradition.

Rope tying activity being demonstrated by Scout Leader Ernel Libario to the new Cubs. They The opening ceremony of Cubs and Scouts of the Laging Handa Scout Group 0592 - with the belong to the Laging Handa Scout Group 0592, the first Filipino Canadian Scout group in Scout Leaders, Romy Valenzuela, Ernel Libario, Michael Belanger, and Jovani Ortiz. The Canada. Parents are urged to enroll their children, boys and girls, from ages 7 to 14. Fees are Laging Handa Scouts group hold their weekly activity every Saturday from 12:45 to 14:45 at subsidized and are tax deductible. Call 514-485-7861 to find out how to register. If we recruit the FAMAS Building except during camping weekends when the group goes to Camp more adult volunteers, we can accept more children, ages 5 to 7, to form a Beaver group. Tamaracouta. The fall camping is scheduled on October 10, 11, 12, 2009 during the Thanksgiving weekend.

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Mr. Vasquez received a service award from the Tagalog Association of Quebec during its 5th anniversary celebration on August 29, 2009. Ambassador Jose Brillantes and Lina Fernandez, the association president, jointly presented him the award.

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www.filipinostar.org September 2009 The North American Filipino Star 15 PLANNING/MEETING - before the play as a forward, center or guard. A The Power game, the players need to practice. player could not effectively play all The coach will inform the strategy, these roles at the same time. of involve the players, and then execute In the co-op or business, the total game plan. Everything is not organizational structure is also always rosy in the life of a coach. He important. The president, directors, Cooperation has to check that teamwork is always secretary, treasurer, cashier, By Jerry Estrada there. accountant, and committee members In the co-op it’s the same. As a have different functions to do. The business enterprise owned by president of a coop could not common workers, meeting and effectively do her functions if she does CO-OP planning are very important if we want cashiering everyday. The Board of the business to grow. As the saying Directors can lead us but they cannot AND goes- “If you fail to plan, you plan to do all the work themselves. If the coop fail.” members don’t cooperate, the SPORTS business will never succeed. TRANSPARENCY/REPORTS - can you Both the sports and the coop have its own operational problems. The Fil- My first involvement in the coop the kids from bad influences is to have imagine a basketball game with no scoring or scoreboard? So that the Can sports need promotion, publicity movement in the Philippines was in the parents involved in sports with their coach, players, and spectators would and good organizational structure like year 2003. I didn’t expect that my child. Whether it is for a team sport like know which team is winning or losing, the coop. It’s better if each one of us involvement as a volunteer would basketball or hockey, or individual there should be a timeframe and contributes either time or ideas, small become a passion when I met Atty. sport can be greatly fulfilling. This scoreboard in order to know the score. or big, in order to succeed. Nobody Mordino Cua, the founder and co- activity becomes an essential part of Likewise, in a business without could make a greater mistake than he founder of several co-ops, federations, family life. It’s quite a remarkable act or monthly financial reports/statements, who did nothing because he could and trainer of a hundred co-op leaders achievement involving courage when executives would never know the real only do a little. in the Philippines. He greatly you coach your own child. score. Financial reports show Problems and struggles are influenced me to serve the common Children love to play; playing is a indicators that outline the health of the always there. It is in times like these people through cooperativism. way of getting to know the world and business. It serves as a guide before that Filipinos rediscover the ingenuity making business decisions. and resilience that makes us who we Businessmen could not divide their are; if we come together and work exact yearly losses/profits without the tirelessly for the coop together we will said report. ease human suffering. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE - Our service is needed both in every individual member of a sports and in the co-op. No one is basketball team has his own important going to tell you what your role should function and role to play in every game be; that’s for you to discover. As a in order to win. The coach makes the member or director, stand up and play game plan and sees to it that the your part. a players are following it. Players could Prime Minister Stephen Harper to meet with President Obama in Washington, DC, September 16

Congratulations to Cuisine de Manille Restaurant Team for winning the championship, The leaders will also discuss a number MPBL Summer League Open Division 2009. The players, coach and the Management of international security challenges. Team and their families pose for a souvenir. The Prime Minister will be joined in During my teenage days, I Washington by Minister of Foreign remember that in the far-flung area of discovering what they can do. In Affairs Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Mindanao, where I was born, I once sports, the child feels appreciated and the Environment Jim Prentice and had the passion for sports specifically motivated. These young people also Minister of Public Safety Peter Van basketball. As a teen-ager, my interest gain in terms of sociability when they Loan. in sports faded away since my parents suddenly go from being just an While in Washington, the then always reminded me that I should individual to a bona fide team member, Prime Minister will meet with the help them first in the farm and feed the in a spirit of camaraderie. leadership of both houses of Congress There is a certain pride in helping as well as members of the Council on carabao instead of dribbling the ball OTTAWA - Prime Minister everyday. It meant I needed to work young people develop their talents, Foreign Relations. He will travel to New Stephen Harper will meet with U.S. first before playing if I wanted to finish learn to excel and also accept York on September 17, where he will President Barack Obama in my studies. setbacks. Then there is the fun of address the Canadian-American Washington, D.C. on September 16, But when I joined sports seeing the young people you help Business Council and the Canadian 2009. enthusiasts Jex Mendiola, my “kabsat” enhance their confidence and Association of New York. "I look forward to meeting (Ilocano word, means brother), and my performance. PMO Press Office: 613-957-5555 a again with President Obama and friend Sonny Gacutan in creating a To be successful in this discussing the progress that has been basketball team for the summer league demanding hobby, you must be made on the global economy and Let’s go apple picking to help the Filipino-Canadian youth, my passionate about the sport you do and other challenges since his successful interest in sports slowly came back. want to instill that passion in young Call 514-485-7861 visit to Ottawa last February," said the This time my role is not to play but to people. You must be able to develop Prime Minister. "In these challenging help the FIL-CAN sports and the youth. their strengths and weaknesses and times, it is even more important for our As I watched the Montreal Summer use the right balance of diplomacy to two countries to work together for the League 2009 in August and when I help them grow while being fair to benefit of our citizens and to cooperate went with the Montreal Team to Toronto everyone. in addressing global economic and on September 4-6, 2009 to compete for And the most important, one must security issues." the Inter-city basketball game against have the wisdom to remind them that Prime Minister Harper and the FIL-AM, it came to my mind that they are there to have fun. That victory President Obama will focus their sports and the co-op movement have is not the ultimate goal, but it’s a nice discussions on economic recovery many things in common or similarities. bonus. There are a lot of things that a measures and initiatives, the upcoming I don’t know much about sports but I young man could learn in sports that G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh, and energy could relate some. could be applied to business or co-op security and progress under the LEARNING FROM SPORTS. when he grows up. Here’s some to wit: Canada-U.S. Clean Energy Dialogue. One of the best ways to keep away www.filipinostar.org The North American Filipino Star September 2009 Have you thought about what TIDBITS you will do till summer visits us next year? Buying a new car? Moving to a One never stops learning, better neighborhood? Improving your Magkapehan wise men say. Every September, a income potential? Finding your lifetime very good number of the young, the partner? Finally finishing your term youth and the not so young fill the tayo paper or thesis? Anything you want hallways and classrooms of academic starts with a burning desire to achieve. centres. Enjoy and persevere through ni Denie Guloy Or else, it is just a whim. whatever programs you are registered. Is helping our Filipino The rewards are great in all aspects of community to become better a primary one’s life. Agree? Besides school concern? FAMAS needs you and openings, the temperatures start to others to volunteer your time and drop reminding us that summer wealth of experience and knowledge. weather is several months away once To meet the present leadership and more. introduce yourself, we suggest you Mahilig ba kayo sa at sa National Capital Region, How did you do this past attend the FAMAS Induction Night on pinagsama ang mga lungsod sa Metro summer? Any changes in the mix of geography? Tatalakayin natin ngayon Friday, October 2 starting at 6:30PM at Manila at ang bayan ng Pateros. your families? Anyone got married? ang kasalukuyang regions sa Pilipinas. the Holiday Inn – Midtown on 420 Lahat ng mga lungsod na Any newborn? Anybody moved on? Upang higit na mabibigyan pansin ang Sherbrooke Street West in Montreal. matatagpuan sa isang lalawigan ay The wheels of life keep on pangangailangan ng mga Tickets are available at the FAMAS kasama sa region na kinabibilangan turning. No matter what, there are mamamayan, may 17 regions na Centre on 4708 Van Horne Avenue.. ng lalawigan maliban sa mga lungsod plenty to be grateful for. Let us itinatag ang pamahalaan. Sa Region I Call 514-341-7477 or email sa Metro Manila at Isabela City sa remember that we can have challenges (Ilocos Region), kabilang ang mga [email protected]. lalawigan ng Basilan. Habang ang and frustrations presently –we are lalawigang Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La You may not have the time to lalawigan ng \Basilan ay kasama sa down- but in due time, we can be up Union at Pangasinan; sa Region II spare but if you have an idea or two to ARMM, ang Isabela City ay kabilang sa again especially when we learn from (Cagayan Valley), magkakasama ang help our community, feel free to email Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula). the trials that we encounter along the mga lalawigang Batanes, Cagayan, shinette or me at Bawa’t samahan ng mga tao way. Right? What do you do when you Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya at Quirino; sa [email protected]. ay may paraan ng pag-uugnayan. Ang are down? Do you mope? Or do you Region III (Central Luzon), If you consider yourself or your United Nations ay samahan ng take a moment to reflect on the proper matatagpuan ang mga lalawigang ancestry as Pangasinense (from the mgabansa. Ang United States of course of action you can take to Aurora. Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, province of Pangasinan in the America ay samahan ng mga bahagi overcome your test? Do you ask others Pampanga, Tarlac at Zambales; sa Philippines) or if not, yet you want to nito na tinatawag nating states habang to help you? Sometimes, speaking Region IV-A (Calabarzon), know about the province of ang Canada naman ay samahan ng about it helps one to find solutions and pinagsama ang mga lalawigang Pangasinan and its culture and mga tinaguriang provinces at remedies. Many others find themselves Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal at heritage, kindly email me or pass by territories. Sa aking palagay, ang trekking to their place of worship and Quezon: sa Region IV-B ( Mimaropa), the FAMAS Centre and write your samahan nating mga Pilipino rito sa find the serenity and peace they seek. makikita ang mga lalawigang Mindoro name and phone number or email as Montreal at mga pook na karatig nito What about you? Occidental, Mindoro Oriental, we are reorganizing theassociation. na tinatawag nating FAMAS ay Do you know anyone who Marinduque, Romblon at Palawan; As you can see, there are gangailangan din ng mga bahagi nito never had problems? As some say, sa Region V (Bicol Region), nabibilang always things to do. My experience upang mabilis, maayos at mabisa ang only the dead do not have problems. ang mga lalawigang Albay, Camarines over the years is that they all get done pagsasagawa ng mga layunin nito. But others say that may not be entirely Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, when one has passion and sets his Masbate at Sorsogon; sa Region VI Ipagpalagay lang natin na ang FAMAS true especially when the dead may be priorities properly. MABUHAY!!!! a (Western Visayas), magkakasama ang ay isang paaralan. Sapat na ba na “roasting” in eternal damnation. C’est mga lalawigang Aklan, Antique, Capiz, ang namamahala ay ang principal at la vie!!!! Guimaras, Iloilo at Negros Occidental; ang kanyang lupon? Di ba may mga sa Region VII (Central Visayas), guro na katulong ng principal upang Development & Peace matatagpuan ang mga lalawigang mangasiwa sa mga bahagi ng Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental at paaralan na binansagan nating year at Siquijor; sa Region VIII (Eastern sections? Sumakatuwid, kailangan din Fall Education Campaign Visayas), pinagsama ang mga ng FAMAS ng mga bahagi. lalawigang Biliran, Eastern Samar, Maaari nating magtatag ng Kicks off Leyte, Northern Samar, Samar at mga chapters gaya ng mga regions ng Southern Leyte; sa Region IX Pilipinas. May kasabihan “UNITY IN Development & Peace’s new theme for this year is "Working our (Zamboanga Peninsula), kabilang ang DIVERSITY’…Sa pagsasagawa ng fall education campaign focuses on Land, Fighting for our Rights." mga lalawigang Zamboanga del mga palaro, fund-raising, at iba’t ibang asking the Canadian government to The main action card signing Norte, Zamboanga del Sur at mga activities nito, sa palagay ko ay influence the G8 leaders at the next day in the Catholic churches will be on Zamboanga Sibugay; sa Region X magkakaroon tayo ng samahang conference to be held in Canada in Peace Sunday, October 25, 2009, but (Northern Mindanao), pinagsama ang vibrant at exciting. Isipin lang na may June 2010 to increase their support for cards can also be requested by calling mga lalawigang Bukidnon, Camiguin, paligsahan tayo ng dama o kaya small-scale, sustainable agriculture in toll-free 1-888-234-8533 or signed Lanao del Norte, |Misamis Occidental chess sa FAMAS Centre. Eastern the Global South as a priority over online at Development & Peace’s at Misamis Oriental; sa Visayas vs. Bicol; Ilocos vs. NCR; industrial agriculture, especially that website, www.devp.org. Cards will also Region XI (Davao Region), Cagayan Valley vs. Central Luzon…Di which focuses on agrofuels. be available at various special events magkakasama ang mga lalawigang ba ninyo The food crisis affects one in to be held in the Montreal area. People Compostela Valley, Davao del Norte, papansinin lalong-lalo kung ang six people in the world today. will be asked to sign a two-part card, Davao del Sur at Davao Oriental; sa chapter ninyo ay kasama sa palaro? At Development & Peace asks Canadians one part addressed directly to the Region XII (Soccsksargen), di ba higit na may interest tayo sa to respond to this crisis by tackling Prime Minister and the other destined matatagpuan ang mga lalawigang Binibining Pilipinas pageant kung ang some of the root causes: international for their local MP, asking him or her to Cotabato, Sarangani, South Cotabato mga kasali sa paligsahan ay agricultural policies that have act on the card sent to the PM. at Sultan Kudarat; sa Region XIII tinaguriang Binibining Calabarzon promoted export crops. This has been In the three previous years, (Caraga), makikita ang mga kaysa Binibining Reyes? Ano ang at the expense of subsistence crops more than 500,000 Canadians signed lalawigang Agusan del Norte, Agusan palagay ninyo? which ensure food security for local cards asking the Canadian del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del people. Today’s expanding agrofuel government to develop legal Norte at Surigao del Sur;sa market is just the latest threat to mechanisms to hold Canadian mining Autonomous Region in Muslim people’s right to feed themselves. companies accountable for their Mindanao (ARMM), pinagsama ang This is the fourth year of the actions abroad. Development & Peace mga lalawigang Basilan, Lanao 2006-2011 campaign with the overall members met with 42 MPs from all del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu at Tawi- theme "Life Before Profit” that deals political parties to present these Tawi; sa Cordillera Administrative with the following issues, promotion of postcards. The concerns and Region (CAR), magkakasama ang mga sustainable human development demands of D&P have been the lalawigang Abra, Apayao, Benguet, through participatory management, subject of many addresses and Ifugao, Kalinga at Mountain Province; Rizal Monument at democratic control and equitable questions in the House of Commons. a Mackenzie King Park distribution of resources. The specific www.filipinostar.org September 2009 The North American Filipino Star 17 going to become a good basketball SPORTING LIFE player. God willing I am hoping too that SPORTS NEWS In many people’s life, there is he will always be sports minded, aside a dream of making it big in sports. of course from finishing his studies PBAM THRILL IN JACKSONVILLE Almost every kid has the goal of which is our main goal. My becoming the next Michael Jordan of husband and I want our children to Takes U - 15 , U - 17 Again the NBA, Sidney Crosby of the NHL, concentrate on one sport in order for Released by PBAM Promotions Rafael Nadal of tennis, Tiger Woods of them to develop their self esteem and Collaborated by Mary Joy Lizarondo golf or to be a hotshot in the name of to trust themselves. We know that this sports. is the best way to keep them away Teams in the youth team, with the likes of Ace Lacsama, Every individual starts from bad influence lurking around. Divisions of the PIBNA (Philippine MVP Jona Bermillo, the high flying excelling in sports when he or she is Once a child becomes involved in Curt Caro and the tandem of Mikey Inter City Basketball of Northern still young, in spite of being still too sports there is a little chance for him or Dosado and Kevin Narciso , sliced America) Tournament, held every small to handle a ball or a puck for that her to turn to anything bad in the through the competition with nary a Labor Day weekend, always look matter. Boys and girls develop skills environment. He/she would always be sweat, like hot knife through butter, forward to meeting PBAM teams while they are still in pre school or looking forward to the practices and when they have nothing to do except games. Eventually their winnings will play. This is the time they enroll in cultivate more expertise in their every game they think they are good chosen sport. at. This should be the case to Like my son, he started every kid, develop their talents once playing soccer in school when he was they are still young in order for them to in Kindergarten (maternelle) and last grow accustomed to their chosen field season, (September 2008 to April and we as parents, it is our 2009) he began to excel in basketball responsibility to support them. To give (courtesy of my husband, his coach them love and encouragement that will and trainer) promising to us and push them through. When the child himself that he is going to become a feels that we parents are happy for good basketball player. God willing I them even in time of defeat and not just am hoping too that he will always be in victory, they will be more sports minded, aside of course from encouraged to make it better the next finishing his studies which is our main time they play. We should always goal. show them that we are proud of them My husband and I want our and not show disgust when they lose. Montreal team with Commissioner Jake Maguigad and Frank Baluyot, of the directors. children to concentrate on one sport in Every time they win we should give (Pilipino Basketball Association in order for them to develop their self them a pat on the shoulder as if saying More fun than excitement, This special Montreal) for good reason PBAM esteem and to trust themselves. We " good job" and when they lose we group, K. Tulud, K. Alcalde, K. youth teams almost always are the know that this is the best way to keep should give them a shove to make it Villarmino, John Cayanong, J.Bernil, S. formidable defending Champions. them away from bad influence lurking better next time. It is a win-win situation Sumayo and M. de Celis have yet to PIBNA 33 , hosted by FSA around. Once a child becomes when our children are in sports even if lose a game since 2007 in New York. Jacksonville was no exception. PBAM involved in sports there is a little there is a winner and a loser in every In the other result, U-11 beat U - 15 and U- 17 came to defend. chance for him or her to turn to game. Win or lose our children enjoy New Jersey 67-30, New York 38-32 The U-15 Aces, coached anything bad in the environment. the feeling of belonging in the world of and Jacksonville 63-31 but kowtowed superbly by Nito Ortaleza, followed He/she would always be looking sports. to Maryland in the finals 39-20, an the exploits of the U-15 teams before forward to the practices and games. One big example of a great sport individual award given to Tommy them, New York 2007 and Ottawa Eventually their winnings will cultivate camaraderie is the on-going "All Nuguid best shooting guard . The U- 2008, to barge into the 2009 finals. more expertise in their chosen sport. Filipino Basketball League" wherein 13 beat Tampa 42-36 and Maryland They bested New Jersey 41- 34 and This should be the case to every kid, players display their talents by vying 46-29 but edged by New Jersey 44-42 pulled out a cliffhanger over Maryland develop their talents once they are still for the championship title of the in the semi finals. The depleted Ladies 37-36 on the last second 3 pointer of young in order for them to grow league. One of the teams which is the accustomed to their chosen field and Cuisine de Manille team sponsored by we as parents, it is our responsibility to the restaurant itself plays under NABA support them. To give them love and league. Dado Contaoe, Rafael Dayo, encouragement that will push them Jun Contaoe, Sonny Gacutan and their through. When the child feels that we families are hands on in their support parents are happy for them even in for the team. A big Thank You to them time of defeat and not just in victory, for their unending support. The team they will be more encouraged to make played for the semi-finals held last it better the next time they play. August 23, 2009. . We should always show them that we Bernadette "Bangg" Barba, married to are proud of them and not show am of Jex Mendiola, children; Bjeurn 8, making it big in sports. Almost every Bjeanx 5, and Bjreann 3 months old. kid has the goal of becoming the next Father: Santiago Barba, retired in Michael Jordan of the NBA, Sidney politics; Mother: Dr. Leticia Quitoriano Crosby of the NHL, Rafael Nadal of Barba also an Optometrist; sister, Dr. tennis, Tiger Woods of golf or to be a Desalette Barba a dentist and brother hotshot in the name of sports. Santi Barba a Civil Engineer. Every individual starts excelling in Graduated with a degree Doctor of Montrealers, 11 under, semi-finals, 2nd place. #1 Tommy Nuguid, Best Shooting Guard sports when he or she is still young, in Optometry at the Centro Escolar Elijah Mateo. They eliminated New spite of being still too small to handle University in Mendiola,Manila on March team lost to Jacksonville and Toronto York in a no contest, paving for another a ball or a puck for that matter. Boys 1993 and passed the board exams in but salvaged lost pride with a win over setto with Maryland for all the and girls develop skills while they are 1994. In high School at the Holy New Jersey The 5`10 crew last year marbles.(Incidentally Maryland still in pre school or when they have Spirit Academy, won 2nd prize for runner up in Ottawa made a great run, eliminated the injury plagued PBAM U- nothing to do except play. This is the essay writing contest about Mama Mary beating Tampa, Jacksonville, Maryland 15 bees earlier, thus avoiding a PBAM time they enroll in every game they and member of the Poetry club of the and Chicago along the way before final ) This time around Ortaleza`s think they are good at. same school. (This article has been falling to New York in the semis. charges made sure the 1st game, 37- Like my son, he started playing soccer reprinted as it was erroneously cut off An added thrill to the PBAM 36 was no fluke. MVP Zee De in school when he was in Kindergarten in the previous edition of the Star.) a was the re election of Jake Maguigad Guzman, best guard Kurt Finnegan (maternelle) and last season, as PIBNA commissioner - 2010 Learn French the fast and and best center Kevin Blanchette (September 2008 to April 2009) he Virginia, and 2011 Toronto . made very sure of that. They took no began to excel in basketball (courtesy easy way. Enroll at Congratulations and good luck a prisoners for a 44-32 win. of my husband, his coach and trainer) Gilmore College. Call to Coach Rene Bernil’s U-17 promising to us and himself that he is register - 514-485-7861

www.filipinostar.org 18 The North American Filipino Star September 2009 FILIPINO STAR A girl named Leah This Filipina stage actress has come a S H O W B I Z G O S S I P long way auditions for Beauty and the Beast started, I said, if I were cast as a spoon or a fork, I would be so grateful. An all-new KC revisits Paris I was doing Les Miserables at the time. And they called me in the theater. They said, ‘Hi Lea, we’d like to have you as Belle.’ I was silent for a minute. And they were like, ‘We’d like to say it again, we’d like to have you as Belle.’ And I was screaming. And people in the theater thought I was crazy, jumping up and down and screaming like that. By the way, that’s actually not very good in contract negotiations, if you show too much joy,” Leah says laughing. “I remember seeing that in the cinema and it was really fantastic to be able to play that role. It was so great that they were able to see me as Belle.” Her acting credits also include playing Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar, Cosette in Les Miserables and Lady Leah De Los Santos Marian in Robin Hood. Following in the heels of her Leah started her musical career namesake Lea Salonga, another where most Filipino talents do: at Filipina is making waves in the home. She would perform in front of international musical theater scene. relatives and friends whenever they Leah de los Santos was born in the would drop by her house, and she Philippines. But for the last decade or was a natural on that Filipino staple, so, she’s been based in Germany and the karaoke. “I would spend hours in using her extraordinary singing and the bathroom just singing,” she says. acting skills flitting from one stage role “But you know, I found out that I could to the next. I was in Berlin when the sing so much later, when I tried out for Philippine Embassy released a story the choir in Guam. I think I was 12 KC Concepcion about her recent achievements. Not then.” Actress KC Concepcion, who KC said viewers will see her and wanting to miss the opportunity, I graduated with a degree in Internal Piolo at the iconic Eiffel Tower. “They contacted the embassy and arranged Just for fun Corporate Communications at the will also see me riding a bike by the for a one-on-one interview. American University in Paris two years river bank. It’s beautiful there. They will There was a wide smile on Leah’s Her big break came during ago, said her return to the Ciy of Light also see a lot of the bake shops—since face when we meet inside the auditions for Miss Saigon. After Lea in July was like coming full circle. the place is known for its French spacious reception area of the Salonga, Monique Wilson, Pinky “It was in Paris that I decided to go breads—and bridges,” she added. Embassy. She was friendly and Amador and all the others showed the back to the Philippines and try working The actress said she still has a energetic, and I was surprised she world the immense talent pool in the in show business. Never in my wildest couple of months on the series. “I’m could still speak Tagalog. “Oo Philippines, the producers naturally dreams did I think that I’d be able to go enjoying every minute of it. My naman,” she tells me. “I came here in came back to Manila to scout for new back there for my work here. It’s really character, Vivian, is very open about 1994, but before that I was in Manila theater actors for the German and God’s hands working,” KC told a what she wants to do and experience,” and for a while, in Guam, where my Australian productions of the hit group of writers during a gathering last she revealed. mom was based.” Her mother now musical. “My mom came home one week. As for his co-star Piolo, KC works at the Embassy in Berlin, which day and saw this ad in the paper Her own money commented: “I admire Piolo as an is convenient as Leah now also lives about the auditions, and she said to KC and fellow ABS-CBN contract actor. I look up to him ... but I don’t feel in the German capital. “I save a lot on me, ‘Why don’t you go and try it out?’ artist Piolo Pascual flew to France to ill-at-ease ... I can trust him. I find him phone bills,” she says laughingly. And I told her, ‘Yeah right.’ There’re so shoot some scenes for the local very supportive and generous.” Leah’s most recent project is also many really great, awesome people in adaptation of the Korean hit series UN campaign one of her most high profile and most the Philippines, and I thought I was “Lovers in Paris,” which will premiere Just like her work, KC said she accomplished roles to date: she just going to embarrass myself. I’ve on September 28. also takes pleasure in being the played Maria in a production of West never ever gone to an audition “When I went back to Paris I was national ambassador of the United Side Story. “It was in a place called before.” But a couple of days later, no longer a student. I’ve been working Nations World Food Program. Last Bad Hersfeld. The venue can seat Leah changed her mind. “I thought I for two years so I had enough money week, she launched the “You” 1600 people. It’s an open-air theater would love to actually see how the of my own to spend this time around. campaign, which aims to raise and they’ve been holding summer whole audition process is like. I told Contrary to what people think, my P500,000 to feed poverty-stricken kids shows there since 1951. They did myself that I was just going go there parents didn’t send me much money in war-torn Mindanao. West Side Story for the first time and I for the fun of it.” except for rent and school needs, so I KC has collaborated with the was lucky enough to have played the To say that Leah was intimidated took on three jobs while I lived there,” clothing brand Bayo to come up with a role of Maria. It was really fantastic.” at that first audition would be a KC recalled. collection of hooded sweatshirts and T- complete understatement. “When I For the TV series, KC stayed in shirts. She said a portion of the sales Breaking barriers came in, I saw all of these people Paris for almost a month and toured would be used to run the anti-poverty vocalizing in the bathroom, singing to the city once more. “We tried to cover campaign. Besides West Side Story, Leah high heavens, people learning their as many good views of the city as we “If I sell the clothes I designed, I was also cast in the lead role of Belle choreography. It was such an could, so Pinoy viewers would get to will be able to raise P500,000. This is in an adaptation of Beauty and The intimidating place and I was such in see how beautiful the place is,” she equivalent to 150,000 full meals,” she Beast. It was quite an achievement for awe of the talent that was there. And explained. “The original show didn’t explained. “So far, the WFP has been the chinita beauty to make race and never in a million years did I think that have as much scenery. That’s the providing 70,000 meals to about 427 background irrelevant to clinch the I was going go through. I was so added bonus of our version.” schools in North Cotabato and Sultan role in a major production. “When the unprepared.” The bathroom singer Supportive Piolo Kudarat.” a www.filipinostar.org September 2009 The North American Filipino Star 19 and choir member said she prepared new heroes and heroines to admire, Dingdong: No rift between only one phrase in the song “Movie In Leah says she feels proud and My Mind.” “And nothing else,” she honored to be representing the says. Fortunately, the casting agents success of the global Filipino. “I’m Marian, Rhian saw something in her and she moved always very open about who I am. on to the next round of auditions: When people ask me where I’m from I dancing. “I couldn’t dance. I was a always tell them I’m from the kid, and I could just do hip hop or the Philippines! I just hope that it gives a Roger Rabbit and stuff like that. I’ve kind of hope and inspiration; that if never had dance lessons. I didn’t you put your mind into something, even have dance clothes. I was you can actually attain what you wearing a turquoise T-shirt with a dream. That dreams do come true. teddy bear on it. And those high heel You just have to follow that path that shoes that you wear in galas and makes you happy. It’s just nice that we whatever. But I guess I did quite well can contribute to that Pinoy pride.” because I got called back.” After West Side Story, Leah’s next The next thing Leah knew, she project is a production of Jekyll and was on a plane for Germany. In the Hyde. Rehearsals start September 20 beginning, Leah thought she would and Leah will play the role of Jekyll’s go back to Manila to finish her studies fiancée, Lisa. She’s been doing it for once the yearlong contract was up. years but excitement and anticipation She was fully aware of the ephemeral are still evident on her face. “I was nature of the business. “But then they talking to my colleague from West renewed my contract for another year. Side Story about it, and I said, ‘You And then after that I thought I would know if I actually stopped doing this Dingdong Dantes & Marian Rivera go back to school in Manila. But that right now, I would not know what to never happened because I auditioned do.’ Because the only thing I know Dingdong Dantes is not love? “It is yet to come,” Dong for other shows and I got into other how to do is to be onstage and sing, bothered at all by rumors that Marian replies. shows. And that’s how it has been up dance and act. I’m very happy where I Rivera and Rhian Ramos snubbed What are his sentiments about to this day.” am. We’ll see what the future holds. each other because of him. “I do not the Aquinos’ desire to tap him to I’m just going try and stay here and do see a rift,” Dong says. “There is no endorse Noynoy’s candidacy? “I am Pinoy pride what I love to do as far as I can and as reason for me to believe there is honored that the opportunity has long as I can.” a one.” presented itself for me to do my part In a country like ours that’s always Rhian teams up with Dong in to reciprocate the service the hungry for new idols to look up to and GMA 7’s Pinoy adaptation of the hit Aquinos have contributed to our Koreanovela “Stairway to Heaven” country.” Mutya in Miss Intercontinental tilt which premieres tonight after Doesn’t he have any political “Darna” on the Telebabad block. It inclination? “I’ll run … just for health and Aurora Province Star of the Night. centers on childhood best friends benefits [laughs].” Jacqueline was supposed to Cholo and Jodi who eventually The new love team of Dong and compete in the Malaysia-based Miss become lovers. Their complex love Rhian is bound to arouse curiosity. Tourism International pageant this story will pierce your heart. Enough to make their show’s rating December. But since the Miss Just like the character he rise like it’s climbing the stairway to Intercontinental pageant was based in portrays, Dong has so much passion heaven.. a Germany, the organizers thought that’s for love. What was the most where Jackie should compete, passionate thing he has done for according to Mutya president Roberto de Venecia. “I am very excited,” Jacqueline Rumours that Ruffa’s generous told Inquirer Entertainment during a simple send-off party at the Banana boyfriend might in fact be Mikey Leaf Curry House at the Podium in Arroyo Ortigas. “I am focusing on staying fit and learning more about Philippine alleged sex video with Hayden Kho in culture.” the show. Now that she has talked Indigenous costume about a mysterious lover whose She said she will use the costume identity she refuses to reveal but who she admits is a “kabalen” like her, Mo Fil-German is RP bet Hip-hop dance made of indigenous sabutan fiber, and wrote on his Twitter account that he’s instructor Jacqueline Schubert is in the silver gown she wore during the betting that her generous boyfriend Belarus, hoping to bag the country’s first Top 12 parade in Mutya, for the who gave her a $30 million house and Miss Intercontinental title and what is national costume and evening gown lot in San Francisco is no one else but believed to be the most expensive beauty segments, respectively. Renee Salud presidential son Mikey Arroyo, who’s pageant crown will make the rest of her wardrobe. She was slated to represent her also a “kabalen.” Fresh from her victory in the Mutya mother’s native Cebu in Mutya, but It’ll be recalled that Rufa Mae was ng Pilipinas pageant, Jacqueline organizers thought it was more earlier linked to the first gentleman. Mo Schubert faces an even greater appropriate for her to wear the even stressed: “Mark my word, Rufa challenge as she competes against 63 Northern Germany sash. Mae is engaged to Mikey Arroyo. Who beauties in her first international Jacqueline, who studied wants to bet I’m wrong?” As everyone competition. Economics at the Berufsbildende knows, Mikey is very much married Jacqueline, crowned Mutya ng Schule in Wildeshausen, Germany, with two daughters. Pilipinas-Tourism on August 9, is the plans to pursue further studies in “Ayoko na lang siyang patulan,” country’s representative to the Miss fashion design. She also hopes to try says Rufa Mae. “I just forgave him Intercontinental tilt being held in the her luck in Philippine show biz. recently for what he has done to me City of Minsk, Belarus. Jaqueline left for Minsk on before as I’m in a positive mood at The 5’6,” 18-year-old, hip-hop September 11, hoping to bag the Rufa Mae Quinto ayoko na ng negative thoughts, tapos dance instructor was the crowd country’s first Miss Intercontinental title Just when they started to be binastos na naman niya ako. I don’t favorite in Mutya, where she and the platinum crown embellished amiable to each other again, expect know kung ano ang ginawa ko sa represented the Filipino community in with 720 diamonds and valued at Rufa Mae Quinto to be sore once more kanyang masama for him to do this to Northern Germany. The Filipino- $361,000. It is believed to be the most at her “Showbiz Central” co-host DJ me.” a German was also proclaimed Best in expensive beauty pageant crown. a Mo. 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Showbiz Gossip Continued from p.19 Stars descend on Makati for Star Mark Herras might fall anew Magic Ball 2009 to the annual ball with their respective for Jennylyn Mercado dates. Hermosa went with Oyo Boy Sotto while Ocampo’s date was parang seryoso nga ako ngayon girlfriend Rima Ostwani. (pagdating sa pakikipagrelasyon). Star Magic pioneer Claudine Barretto, along with husband Raymart Kasi nga, hindi naman Santiago, was also present in the nakakatuwa na magpalit-palit ka event. ng girlfriend. Every time na Other Star Magic talents who maghihiwalay kayo, manliligaw ka attended the night of glitz and glamour na naman, panibagong were Laani Lozada, Bugoy Drilon, pakikisama na naman,” he said. Joem Bascon, Meryll Soriano, Roxane Jennylyn has several Guinoo, Megan and Lauren Young, advantages over other girls when Thou Reyes, Jake Cuenca, Vina Morales, Jodi Sta. Maria, Jon Avila, it comes to Mark: He knows her Kitkat, Rica Peralejo, and Luis best among all of his past Manzano. girlfriends, and he is a godfather Non-Star Magic talents were also to her baby, Alex Jazz. invited to the event. Ruffa Gutierrez, The actor himself says that he Anne Curtis & Sam Milby who was escorted by her brother Raymond, Pops Fernandez, Gretchen has no issue falling in love with One of most glamorous nights in the someone who already has a baby. Barretto, Mark Bautista, Christian entertainment industry happened Bautista, Chokoleit, Lily Monteverde, “Hindi naman porke may baby Sunday as ABS-CBN's biggest stars Cathy Garcia-Molina, Jericho Rosales, na ang isang tao (ay) hindi mo na descended on Makati Shangri-La John Estrada and sweetheart Priscilla siya puwedeng mahalin,” he said Hotel for the 3rd Star Magic ball. Meirelles graced the occasion. Wearing their most glamorous Mark Herras & Jennylyn Mercado using general terms. Another young actress, black and champagne ensembles, Awardees Young actor Mark Herras does Pauleen Luna, is also cast in hundreds of Kapamilya stars graced not discount the possibility that the event as they marked the 17th One of the highlights of the event “Ikaw Sana.” In the story, Pauleen anniversary of Star Magic. his TV series, “Ikaw Sana,” might is in a love triangle with Mark and was the awarding of prizes. Star Magic (formerly ABS-CBN The 2009 Star Magic ball classic reignite his feelings for his co-star, Jennylyn. Talent Center) is ABS-CBN's home- chic pair went to sweethearts ex-girlfriend Jennylyn Mercado. based training and management “Kung before (ang) sinasabi Crawford and Gil. Maja Salvador and program. on-screen partner Rayver Cruz, ko ay malay natin (baka) ABS-CBN president Charo meantime, were named the best someday (ay) magkaroon ng ano, Santos-Concio and Star Magic dressed couple. (ngayon) ire-reverse ko nang executive Johnny Manahan For the individual awards, konti: may possibility na maibalik spearheaded the celebration. meantime, John Lloyd Cruz, Bea ang dati,” said Mark. Spotted in the ball were on-screen Alonzo, and Curtis bagged the most partners KC Concepcion and Piolo Or hasn’t it happened stylish, most elegant, and most Pascual; Kim Chiu and Gerald glamorous prizes, respectively. already? Anderson; Melissa Ricks and Matt “Hindi pa naman.” Pascual and Concepcion took Evans; John Prats and Shaina home the Moet and Chandon Mark added that if they give Magdayao; and Erich Gonzales and Sparkling couple of the night award. love a second chance, he wants Zian Lim. They shared the prize with Chiu and Jennylyn to be the last woman in Former couple Anne Curtis and Anderson. his life. Sam Milby arrived in the venue The Coke’s choice of most classic “Kumpara dati na immature together. chic couple went to Rodriguez and Real-life sweethearts Zanjoe ako sa relationship, ngayon ay Denis Trillo & Pauleen Luna Marudo, while singer Yeng Marudo and Mariel Rodriguez; Constantino bagged the most fashion- may mga natutunan na din naman In real life, Mark is said to have Angelica Panganiban and Derek ako. Hindi na ako pumapasok sa forward award. been the reason Pauleen Ramsay; and Nikki Gil and Billy The night was filled with laughter isang relationship ng basta-basta suddenly ‘disassociated’ herself Crawford were also present during and music with the performances by kundi pinag-aaralan ko muna from her rumored boyfriend, Sunday's party. Martin Nievera, Rhap Salazar and Jed Former sweethearts Diether kung dapat na ba,” he said. Madella. a Dennis Trillo. 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www.filipinostar.org September 2009 The North American Filipino Star 21 Pacquiao when the boxer was Coco Martin recuperating from Pacman helps promoting his fight with Ricky Hatton in the UK. wounds Madonna Decena “Bale I met them here sa UK when showed Martin shooting at his return home they did the presscon for his Hatton enemies. A blank round had been fight and it was Danny Buenafe who fired back but the smoke powder introduced me to Manny. I was able to inadvertently hit his eyes. The give my demo CD to Mike Koncz, his footage showed the actor dropping adviser, and Manny himself,“ she said. to the floor as he writhed in pain. Pacquiao offered to help Madonna return to the country, find work, and still One of the crew could be heard be with her kids whom she has not asking for water apparently to douse seen for more than two years. his eyes with it. “Sa isang OFW na katulad ko bihira The crew and co-actors Jake ang magkaroon ng ganitong Cuenca and Gerald Anderson rushed opportunity. Mas madalas, ilang taon Martin to the University of Santo ang ipamamalagi namin sa ibang Tomas Hospital where he underwent bansa, hiwalay sa mga anak at a series of medical tests. He was later A Filipina, who got a standing pamilya,“ she said. discharged from the hospital. ovation when she reached the semi- Meanwhile, Mr. Decena could not Coco Martin Two "Tayong Dalawa" crew rush to finals of United Kingdom’s popular give a definite answer if his daughter Coco Martin is in good condition aid Coco Martin. talent show, is coming home this would be staying in the country for and now taking a rest following an Martin said: “Magpapagaling ako week—courtesy of boxing champ good. accident in the “Tayong Dalawa” set. agad nang makapag-trabaho ng Manny “Pacman“ Pacquiao. “Wait and see. Although tinitingnan In his statement sent to “SNN: muli. Salamat sa lahat ng tumawag, Madonna “Mado“ Decena is niya kung may offer. Natapos na kasi Showbiz News Ngayon,” the young nag-text at nagdasal. Salamat sa scheduled to arrive Thursday morning. ang two-year working visa niya doon,“ actor said he is taking antibiotics ‘Tayong Dalawa’ cast at staff; at sa “Sa 17 ang dating niya, sa he revealed. He said Madonna’s children aged 7 every six hours. His doctor also gave lahat ng taga-UST Hospital at sa Huwebes, 8:45 ng umaga,“ Decena’s father Reynaldo told abs- and 8 are both excited about their him medicine for his wounds. pamilya ko sa Star Magic at sa cbnNEWS.com in a phone interview. mother’s homecoming. “Medyo okay na naman po ako. management ng ABS-CBN.” In an email sent to abs- “Gumagawa na nga ng parang Mahapdi lang iyong mga sugat ko sa Meanwhile, a concerned Maja Salvador said she called the young cbnNEWS.com, Madonna expressed banner,“ he said. “Happy ako para sa mukha at malabo pa iyong paningin her gratitude to the Filipino boxing kanila. Miss na miss na niya iyong ko sa kaliwang mata,” he said. actor when she heard the accident. “Check-up niya ngayon. Mamaya champion for paving the way for her to dalawa,“ he added. Early Tuesday, tension gripped see her two children again. Madonna was last year’s semi- the set of “Tayong Dalawa” when po malalaman ang resulta kung makakapag-taping ba siya o hindi. “I thank Manny Pacquiao for this finalist in UK’s “Britain’s Got Talent“. Martin, one of the cast of the hit She captivated the judges and wowed Siyempre, titignan natin kung opportunity to go back to the television series, was hurt while Philippines, work and be with my kids,“ the audience on her first audition when kakayanin ba ng artistang mag- shooting an action scene. Madonna said. she sang Whitney Houston’s “I Will trabaho," she said. Martin, who plays the young She also thanked ABS-CBN Always Love You“ which she dedicated Martin is Salvador's leading man thug, Ramon, was shooting a “firing” Europe News Bureau chief Danny to her daughters - for their future, she in their upcoming television show scene when the accident occurred. 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I don't even know a “word war” between the camps of what a steroid is. I've never done that." Filipino icon Manny Pacquiao and Pacquiao reacted on Floyd Sr.’s former pound-for-pound king Floyd statement just hours before he made Mayweather, Jr. the ceremonial pitch before the San Mayweather’s father and boxing Diego Padres-Arizona Diamondback trainer Floyd Sr. fired the opening game at the San Diego's PETCO Park salvo against Pacquiao when he in California. speculated that the Filipino boxer Pacquiao’s coach Freddie Roach, could be using “some type of for his part, said Floyd Sr. is just bitter supplements”. over his ward’s victories, especially "In my honest opinion, I believe over Hatton. that he's on some type of “Steroids? Where in the hell did supplements," Floyd Sr. told that come from? You know, these Michigan's Grand Rapids Press. "I guys, they had to come up with a think they're pushing Pacquiao too reason why they lost. They lost much -- even if he's got [ste]'roids in because [Floyd Sr.] sucks as a trainer his body." and I had the better fighter,” said His son Floyd Jr., who is set for a Roach. comeback fight against Juan Manuel Artest in Pacquiao-Cotto press Marquez on Saturday (Sunday in tour Passengers hung onto the port side of the SuperFerry 9 before it sank off Manila), has been consistently been Meanwhile, NBA’s “Big Bad Boy” Zamboanga del Norte in the southern Philippines on Sunday Sep 6, 2009. being pitted against Pacquiao, the Ron Artest showed up the Manny needs,” according to Jess Supan, the vice current pound-for-pound king. Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto presser at the Nearly 1,000 passengers had been rescued by late Monday Sep. 7, in the president for safety and security for "I don't think that he can beat Little Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles. aftermath of a ferry accident in the Aboitiz. Floyd with steroids in him or not. He The NBA star even asked for southern Philippines, transportation Also on Monday, maritime officials don't have that kind of talent or that pictures with both Pacquiao and Cotto. officials said. said a cargo ship, the MV Hera, sank kind of skill -- whatever he has in him," The two boxers flanked Artest Nine people died in the accident, Sunday in waters off the central said Floyd Sr., whose boxer Ricky during the photo-op with the 5’6” officials said, adding that at least three of Philippines. The crew — 4 South Koreans Hatton was knocked out by Pacquiao Pacquiao jokingly standing on a chair the fatalities — two adults and a 2-year-old and 15 Filipinos — was rescued after in just two rounds. to make his height even with the NBA. boy — occurred in the scramble for safety. drifting for hours in an inflatable life raft, ‘They’re the ones using roids’ Artest, who is newly acquired by News agencies reported that one of the the coast guard said. The vessel was en Pacquiao, meanwhile, joked that the Lakers, refused to pick a winner two passengers still missing Monday had route to China when it went down. he doesn’t even have a clue what between the two boxers. been rescued, eight miles from where the The previous day, not far from the steroids are. “I can’t choose a fighter but I want ferry sank, after 30 hours at sea. Superferry 9 sinking, a boat in Basilan The authorities were still investigating capsized, officials said. All 28 passengers, "Maybe all of them -- they're using to see a great fight. I just can’t wait to the cause of the sinking of the vessel, most of them women and children, were .a the steroids, and not me," Pacquiao see a great fight,” he said. Superferry 9, which went down early rescued. said in a report by FanHouse.com. Sunday morning. Superferry 9 has had a string of Aviation chief criticized for hiring 109 relatives

An official has demanded a lifestyle check on the head of the Civil Aviation Authority, saying he has surrounded himself with consultants—mostly relatives-—who receive P2.113 million a month. Surigao del Sur Rep. Philip Pichay said Aviation chief Ruben Ciron had 109 consultants who were drawing P18,000 to P25,000 in salaries. “I can’t understand why Ciron needs 109 consultants. Most of them are husbands and wives or brothers and sisters... who bloat the payroll,” Pichay told the House committee on appropriations. “What is this, a family corporation?” Survivors of Superferry 9 piled on the cargo ship Myriad before being brought ashore. Pichay was angered by the radar Ruben F. Ciron, head of the Civil failure at the Manila airport that grounded Aviation Authority of the Philippines Passengers interviewed by radio seagoing accidents, forcing the maritime domestic and international flights on (CAAP) stations in Manila said they did not hear authority to suspend it from service in Sunday. an explosion before the sinking, and 2007 over safety issues. how many more had been hired in the He told Ciron, who was present weather did not appear to be a factor. The In May, the ship was stranded at sea country’s other airports. when Transport secretary Leandro ferry was bound from General Santos City for more than 12 hours because of engine “Ciron should resign due to Mendoza presented his department’s in the south to Iloilo City in the central trouble, government officials said at the incompetence and negligence,” he said. P15.07-billion budget for House Philippines. time. But Mr. Supan said the ship had “He is a technical guy for being a approval, to resign for incompetence and Officials said Monday that all the been in good shape. negligence. fighter pilot and has a master in theology. vessels of Aboitiz Transport System, the “It wouldn’t be allowed to leave the He wanted to know why Ciron made CAAP has problem with management.” country’s largest operator of passenger port if there’s any deficiency,” he said, cash advances amounting to P5 million Ciron was quiet while Pichay was ships, could be grounded pending the according to ABS-CBN television. from May to September this year. His scolding him. completion of an “audit inspection” by the The Philippines, a typhoon-prone advances totaled P500,000 in July alone, The Aviation Authority has blamed Maritime Industry Authority and the archipelago of more than 7,100 islands, is and he made them in three consecutive Manila Electric Co. for the power failure Philippine Coast Guard, according to notorious for its sea disasters, often days, he said. that made the radar fail at the Manila Thompson Lantion, an under secretary caused by some combination of tropical Pichay said the 109 consultants were airport, but Meralco said it had nothing to with the authority. storms, poorly maintained boats and based in the Aviation Authority’s head do with the radar’s failure. a The rescued passengers would weak regulation. a office alone, and he had yet to find out receive “assistance such as medical, hotel accommodation and transport

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