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DECEMBER 2018 VOL. 7, NO. 12 TORONTO, Merry Christmas

Baby Jesus lies on a bed of red and white Poinsettias (the national colours of Canada). The star-shaped leaf pattern is said to symbolize the Star of Bethlehem. Happy New Year 2019!

Once again, the shined on international stage is 2018

The 24-year-old, Catriona Gray, who beat off 92 contestants to take the coveted Miss Universe crown in earlier this week, has thanked her country, saying she could not have done it without its support. In a video posted by the official Miss Universe account, Gray gushes: "I just want to say thank you to the Philippines, my country. You know, you guys have supported me all through this and if not for you, I would not have had the endurance or spirit to do what I do." The model touched down in on Wednesday (December 19) to a hero's welcome, as she was greeted by a large crowd gathered to congratulate her on her title win. She told waiting press she was "so happy" to be back in the Phil- ippines, and said she was looking forward to getting started on her charity work and spending Christmas with her family. Former Miss Philippines and , Gray garnered a lot of attention during the competition for her incredible confidence, impressing even supermodels with her catwalks. With the backdrop of the Philippine flag, the beautiful Catriona Gray walked with confidence and pres- For her evening dresses, she chose to work with Filipino design- ence. She spoke with sheer determination saying, “I stand here not as one, but for the 104 million er Mak Tumang, who created two stunning gowns depicting the !’ She won the 2018 Miss Universe title with flying colors! heritage and culture of their country. Catriona will spend her year-long reign as Miss Universe work- ing closely with the organisation and carrying out charity work. Related story on Page 3 In particular, she will become an ambassador for HIV/AIDS awareness, after losing a close friend to the disease. Page 2 DECEMBER 2018 Filipinos Making WAV ES

DECEMBER 2018 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 3 CANADA ~ PHILIPPINE NEWS WAVES Balangiga bells' return fuels Miss Philippines to historical curiosity in east Samar Miss Universe: Gray’s win reminds us of our previous winners

As Catriona Gray becomes the fourth Filipina Miss Universe, we take a look back at the country's history with the pageant

By Sophie Prideaux ty today. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte delivers his speech after witnessing the official handover Beauty pageantry is big of the Transfer Certificate of the Balangiga Bells at the Balangiga Auditorium in Eastern Margarita Moran business in the Philippines. Samar on December 15, 2018. (Alfred Frias/Presidential Photo) Miss Universe 1973 The final of the Miss Uni- MANILA -- The Department The DOT expects an influx of ment projects. verse competition is circa 1973: Full-length por- of Tourism (DOT) on Satur- tourists desiring to see the watched by almost every trait of Maria Margarita Mo- “Foremost of these is the day said the return of the three Balangiga Bells along household in the country, ran of the Philippines, Miss improvement of the Balangi- Balangiga Bells to Eastern with the old church in East- and the national pride that Universe 1973, wearing a ga Incident Marker, funded Samar, 117 years after it was ern Samar, where they will comes from the competition tiara, a sash, a scepter, and a under DOT-Yolanda Com- taken to the , be stored. is palpable from both the cape with her gown. (Photo prehensive Rehabilitation will fuel curiosity among contestants and the audi- by CBS Photo Archive/Getty These bells are seen to boost and Recovery Project worth local and foreign tourists ence. Images) tourism activities not only in PHP9.7 million, which was alike in the history of the the town but the whole East- downloaded to the LGU,” Today, then, marks an im- Full-length portrait of Maria region. ern Samar. disclosed Tiopes. portant day for Filipinos, as Margarita Moran of the Phil- “We, at DOT, are so happy Miss Philippines Catriona ippines, Miss Universe 1973, “Eastern Visayas is really The improvement includes for the people of Eastern Gray is crowned Miss Uni- wearing a tiara, a sash, a rich in history and among landscaping and beautifica- Samar as the homecoming of verse 2018. sceptre, and a cape with her those historical places that tion of the park and the Balangiga Church bells may gown. CBS Photo Archive/ can help in improving our small museum located at the yet turn not only Balangiga The 24-year-old model beat Getty Images tourism is the town of Bal- back of the marker to make town but the whole of East- off 92 competitors to take angiga which has figured it more presentable to tour- After doing some part-time ern Visayas (Region 8) into the title. She is the fourth prominently in both the Phil- ists and pilgrims who will be modelling for fashion de- an emerging tourist destina- Filipina beauty queen to be ippine and American histo- visiting the town. signer Auggie Cordero and tion," Tourism chief Berna- named Miss Universe in the ry,” Puyat added. incandescent badgering dette Romulo-Puyat said in a The Balangiga Incident competition's history. from family and friends, DOT-Eastern Visayas Re- Marker is the work of Na- statement. Here, we take a look back at Margarita Moran decided to gional Director Karina Rosa tional Artist Napoleon "In time for the Christmas the previous Filipina win- enter the Binibining Pilipi- Tiopes said the agency had Abueva, inaugurated on the season, this is one of the best ners, and where they are nas aged 19, going on to take been assisting the local gov- 102nd commemoration on gifts the region could ask now... the crown. She won the right ernment unit of Balangiga in September 28, 2003. for," she added. to represent her country at the area’s tourism develop- the Miss Universe pageant in (Continued on page5 ) Athens, shortly after- Gloria Diaz became the first wards. She took the 1973 Philippine growth 2nd fastest Filipina to take the title of Miss Universe title, along- Miss Universe back in 1969. side the Miss Photogenic She was scouted by a com- title. in Southeast Asia: ADB petition aficionado while Once her reign had ended, studying in college, who Margarita married and com- The Philippine gross do- Darussalam, , convinced her to join the pleted her qualifications in By Leslie Gatpolintan mestic product (GDP) re- the Philippines, and Thai- sixth edition of the Binibin- business, before moving to mained strong at 6.3 per- land but declined in Ma- ing Pilipinas, the country’s London to study a Masters MANILA-- The Philippines cent in the first three laysia,” the report said. national . She Degree. She has headed sev- is expected to become the quarters of 2018, though became a crowd-favourite However, the Update iden- eral private companies second fastest growing during the Miss Universe moderating from 6.8 per- throughout her life, and had economy in Southeast Asia tified the escalating trade competition, largely down to cent last year. a career in television and after over the conflict as the largest her wit, and was crowned film, hosting Margie on Min- next years, supported by Investment was the big- downside risk, even after winner aged just 18. robust public and private gest contributor to the leaders of the People’s danao and producing a multi investment, the Asian De- growth, followed by Republic of (PRC) During her reign, Gloria -awarded movie, Bagong Buwan (New Moon). velopment Bank (ADB) household consumption. and the United States travelled widely with the Miss Universe Organisation, said. agreed to a 90-day truce Moran is also well known The ADB also retained its supporting the causes it ad- precluding any new tariffs for her work promoting In a supplement to its growth forecast for South- vocates, and became a pub- to allow time for bilateral peace as part of the Minda- Asian Development Out- east Asia at 5.1 percent for lic figure thanks to many negotiations -- which also nao Commission on Women look 2018 Update report 2018, assuming robust public and television events lends businesses a wider Organisation and recently as consumption and infra- in the United States. released on Wednesday, window for frontloading an ambassador-trustee of the ADB maintained its structure investment. trade. Gloria went on to pursue an Habitat for Humanity Philip- economic growth outlook “Robust domestic demand acting career in the Philip- pines. for the Philippines at 6.4 “The truce on trade tariffs continued to drive growth pines, where she became agreed by the United percent this year and 6.7 in the sub-region. Infra- very successful and highly percent for 2019. structure spending re- (Continued on page6 ) recognised. She remains a mained strong in Brunei Filipina television personali- (Continued on page5 )

Page 4 DECEMBER 2018 Filipinos Making WAV ES PHILIPPINES ~ CANADA NEWS WAVES I’m an American, but I’m head over heels in love with Canada

(Reprinted from author Lorraine Koury’s submission to The Globe and Mail)

Dear Canada, vated us was, yes, the ste- husband and I get a little reotype: Everyone is so emotional, because for us, You need to know that my very polite, so very nice. Canada, this sums you up husband and I weren’t Such a small, subtle thing; in four words. looking for love, but there such a critically important you were. I was born in indicator of a country’s Our emotions are shocking, Virginia, and my husband values and culture, such a because we are extremely is from western New York. civilized thing. And we ab- pragmatic people. I am a We love our own precious solutely delight in the fact long-time trial lawyer with country but, being what we that, being the humble, a skin so thick that turtles consider true patriots, we funny country that you are, are jealous, and neither of are not blind to its faults – you have a long-running us are usually given to particularly at the present national practice of making such displays. But you’ve time. jokes about saying “sorry” done that to us, Canada. too much. Our love for you crept up We love Toronto’s Santa on us slowly and, before When visiting during the Claus parade. Well, what we even knew what was celebrations for your we really love is walking happening, we were head 150th anniversary, we saw among everyone gathered over heels. a sign on a store: to watch prior to the pa- “Celebrating 150 Years of rade. Children, yes, but so, I started coming to visit Being Nice.” Was it a cor- so many adults risking you in 1978 with my future porate public-relations slo- looking silly by wearing husband for a change of gan? Of course. But of all crazy Christmas headgear, pace. These days, we visit the infinite possibilities a all in the service of joy. A at least twice a year, some country has to describe street vendor with Christ- years more than that. We itself, what country cele- mas lights on his turban. mostly head to Toronto, brates that? You do, Cana- Runners in Santa gear. Alt- but also visit a number of da. hough the parade itself is your other cities as well, fun, we skip it most years, including Vancouver, We love that Toronto is as we’ve already found the Windsor, Ottawa, Montre- considered one of the most day’s treasure. al, Quebec City, not to men- multicultural cities on the tion almost every town on planet. The fact that down- We love that you can the highway between Buf- town Toronto has banners find Hockey Night in Cana- falo and Toronto. reading “We’ve Been Ex- da – Punjabi Version. We pecting You.” Every time love the gentleman outside The first thing that capti- we see those banners, my (Continued on page5 ) Almost 1 Million Canadian Families got Housing Support from Government of Canada

TORONTO, ON – Every Ca- ed more than $5.7 billion lies, Children and Social nadian deserves a safe and across Canada. These in- Development and the Min- affordable place to call vestments have helped al- ister Responsible for Cana- home. That is why, starting most a million families, da Mortgage and Housing in Budget 2016, the Gov- seniors, women and chil- Corporation (CMHC), and ernment of Canada made dren fleeing domestic vio- Adam Vaughan, Parliamen- significant investments to lence, Indigenous peoples, tary Secretary to the Minis- build more affordable persons with disabilities, ter of Families, Children housing and to make hous- persons with mental health and Social Development, ing more affordable across and addiction issues, veter- today highlighted the fed- New Ajax Municipal Councillor Lisa Abarquez Bower, a Filipino- Canada. ans and young adults. eral government’s invest- Canadian, is a special radio guest of Talakayan Radyo Filipino at ments in housing since MCBN Station on December 8, 2018. Shown L-R : Bobby Achacon, Since 2016, the Govern- The Honourable Jean-Yves 2016. Nelson Galvez, TRF producer Jess Cabrias, Councillor Lisa Abarquez ment of Canada has invest- Duclos, Minister of Fami- (Continued on page5 ) Bower and May Cabrias. Standing: Joe Damasco and Mr. Abarquez

DECEMBER 2018 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 5 Miss Philippines working with the Miss Uni- Canada Summer Jobs 2019 verse Organisation as an to Miss Universe... HIV/AIDS awareness advo- (Continued from page3 ) cate and has starred as a application season kicks off guest judge on Asia’s Next Top Model, while also perus- Employers can apply today to get funding to hire a young Canadian this summer ing her own modelling ca- reer. Miss Universe 2015 winner Catriona Gray Canada’s prosperity in- plication period for the nadians to gain skills and Pia Wirtzbach’s crowning is creasingly depends on 2019 Canada Summer Jobs valuable experience to help one of the most talked about young Canadians succeed- (CSJ) program. Not-for- build their resumes, all moments from the pageant’s Catriona became the fourth ing. By supporting them in profit organizations, public while earning a fair wage. history. Pia was initially an- Filipina to be crowned Miss getting good quality sum- -sector employers, and pri- They also help organiza- nounced as first runner-up, Universe in 2018’s pageant, mer jobs, young Canadians vate employers with up to tions fill labour gaps during but after several moments, which took place in host admitted will gain valuable skills and 50 employees can now ap- the busy summer months. ’s capital Bangkok. he had made a mistake and workplace experience to- ply for funding to hire a Following in the footsteps of Miss Philippines had actual- wards starting a meaning- young Canadian this sum- Small businesses with 50 2015’s Filipina winner Pia ly taken the crown, which Wurtzbach, Catriona is an ful career, all while helping mer. or fewer employees, not- had to be removed from the build our workforce. for-profit employers and advocate for HIV/AIDS The Canada Summer Jobs head of Miss , Ari- awareness, and will use her public sector organizations adna Gutierrez. The Honourable Patty Haj- (CSJ) program creates good that can provide good qual- year-long reign to promote du, Minister of Employ- quality summer job oppor- ity summer jobs for youth German-born Pia was scout- the cause. She also volun- ment, Workforce Develop- tunities and valuable work are invited to apply for ed by a modelling agency teers as a Teacher's Assis- ment and La- experience for youth aged funding from the Govern- aged just 11, and her career tant to the students of Young Focus NGO. bour, announced the 15 to 30. Summer jobs are ment of Canada. in front of the camera took launch of the employer ap- a great way for young Ca- off. She was a child model Catriona was born in Aus- and television star, and be- tralia and moved to Manila came the main breadwinner after finishing school. She in her household. From that spent her childhood acting age, Pia was determined to and singing, and landed the take part in the Miss Uni- lead role in a production of verse beauty pageant, and Miss Saigon. She started made several attempts to working as a commercial enter, training for three model, and was crowned as years while also working as in a lifestyle journalist. 2016, and later landed in the Since her reign, Pia has been Top 5 at the Miss World pag- eant. ∎

Balangiga bells’ re- tunity to get to know our turn fuels ... people, experience our cul- ture, taste our cuisine and Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, participated in a (Continued from page3 ) discover the Infinite Escapes discussion with students and employers on Dec 17 at the Winston Churchill Collegiate Insti- in Eastern Visayas” Tiopes tute Library, where she will launch the 2019 application period for Canada Summer Jobs. said. Meanwhile, preparations set Also in attendance was Liberal MP for Scarborough Centre, Salma Zahid. The agency is currently look- by the DOT include trainings ing at accrediting homestay for mangrove paddling units to address the lack of An American in guides, waiter servicing and But, like any true love, Can- stunned delight, but also accommodation for visitors food handling, community love with Canada ada, we love you for who thought sadly about how in town. you are, not what you look different this would be in tour guides, mountain guides, effective customer Homestay is a tourism pro- (Continued from page4 ) like. And even though we my own country, if it even adore you, we are not blind happened at all. Only my service and entrepreneurial gram that allows visitors to SkyDome (sorry, not Rog- to your faults, either. We mule-like stubbornness development. rent a room from a local fam- ily who earns additional in- ers Centre) at most Toron- know that you have your kept me from bawling right DOT has provided a fund come and at the same time to Blue Jays games wearing own problems, most im- there among 50,000 peo- worth PHP629,000 to the enables tourists to immerse full Scottish gear. Because portantly your continuing ple. Thank goodness my LGU for the procurement of with the locals and learn Fili- nothing says baseball like a treatment of the Indige- husband managed to keep livelihood gears that include pino culture. man in a kilt playing the nous. But if there is one himself together. kayak with paddles, personal bagpipes. country on this earth that flotation device, fisherman’s The three church bells were we believe will eventually Canada, this says every- hat, rash guards, first aid seized by US troops in an We love that you tweaked a right its wrongs, it’s you. thing to us about you, eve- kits, tents, solar lamps, attack in the town of Bal- line in the national anthem rything. beach umbrella, plastic ta- angiga in 1901. Appeals for from “thy sons” to “of us.” But it was while attending a bles, monoblock chairs, ab- the bells' release have been Having the courage and Jays game on one of our In fairness to our own seiling ropes, harness, cara- made a more than half a cen- morality to change your visits in July that made me country, our borders and bineers and various office tury ago, which has recently mightily beloved national start writing this letter. Be- our immigration history supplies for Bayakha Falls, gained impetus when Presi- anthem to become more tween innings, a red and are different. Comparing Ladder-Bangon Falls and dent Duterte in 2017 rallied gender inclusive. Well white sign on the score- the two, truly, is like com- Sitio Marag Mangroves. the nation to demand the paring apples and oranges. war trophy's repatriation. done, so very, very well board flashed “Welcome To “Enhancing other tourist done, Canada. Because Canada!” and then showed On the other hand, given our own past history of destinations in Balangiga The three bells were sent that’s what a civilized coun- a family with an Arab last will make visitors stay long- back to Manila on December how we treat “other” peo- try does. name. er, giving them the opppor- 11. (PNA) ple in the United States We love that in Canada, you The Guess Who’s Share the who are not immigrants, I write sympathetic TV com- Land was playing: “Maybe am not so sure that a com- edies about mosques, on I’ll be there to shake your parison is totally unfair, Almost 1 Million a more affordable place to the prairie, no less. And – hand/Maybe I’ll be there to either. got Housing ... live. These investments as if we needed another share the land/They’ll be have also already provided reason – we love your ice giving away when we all So, now you know, O Cana- (Continued from page4 ) more stable housing to dancers, Tessa and Scott. live together.” da, why I had to write this 25,769 Canadians who You are just taunting us letter. For a long time, our As a result of these invest- were homeless or at seri- with these two! The crowd applauded wild- hearts have been glowing, ments, 14,703 new units ous risk of homelessness. ly during all of this, 100 per too. have been or are being We could mention the cent of the crowd applaud- built, 156,526 units have In Ontario alone, the Gov- Lorraine Koury lives in Vir- quaint, Old World charm of ed wildly – not one person been or are being repaired, ernment of Canada invest- ginia. Quebec City, or the stun- booed. and 776,233 families or ed $2 billion to support ning beauty of Vancouver. individuals benefited from more than 300,000 families I watched this with total since 2016. ∎

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KOR to host commemoration FilVetREP’s Jon Melegrito Wins of the martyrdom of our national hero, Jose P. Rizal AARP Asian American & Pacific Islander Hero Award

Jon Melegrito and FilVetREP both received $1,000 to help continue their inspiring work. L-R: (Ret.) Maj. General Tony Taguba. Dehja Bower, AARP interim Senior Vice President for Multicultural Leadership; Jon The Knights of Rizal Canada will be hosting the 122nd cele- Melegrito; Daphne Kwok; Ron Mori; and Ryann Tanap of AARP Multicultural Leadership. Photo credit: bration of the martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the Philippine Pauli Taῆedo. National hero. executed by the Spanish soldiers at Bagum- bayan, now known as Rizal Park in Manila. The event will be AARP celebrated its 2018 teer for a non-profit organ- their story and keeping Asian American & Pacific ization, the Filipino Veter- their memory alive. The held at the Earl Bales Park where the statue of Rizal is locat- Islander Hero Award win- ans Recognition and Edu- work that I do allows me to ed, the reception will be held at the Earl Bales Park Commu- ner Jon Melegrito of Ken- cation Project (FilVetREP). help build a movement for nity Center, Bathurst Avenue corner Sheppard Aenue, on sington, Maryland for his He is working with fellow justice and ensure that the Sunday, December 30. Petronila Garcia, Philippine Ambassa- Sunday, December 30. Petronila Garcia, Philippine Ambassa- volunteer work with the advocates to feature the voiceless and vulnerable dor to Canada and Consul General Rosalita Prospero will be dor to Canada and Consul General Rosalita Prospero will be Filipino Veterans Recogni- stories of Filipino World among us are treated with welcomed by Knights of Rizal Canada Region Sir Joe Damas- tion and Education Project War II Veterans and their dignity and respect,” said co, KGOR, regional commander, and Sir Mario Alpuerto, (FilVetREP) on Wednes- Congressional Gold Medal Jon Melegrito, FilVetREP KGOR, deputy commander. day, December 5 in Wash- at the Smithsonian’s Na- Executive Secretary. main downside risk to eco- ington, DC. tional Museum of American PH growth 2nd fast- nomic prospects in the re- History. AARP’s AAPI Hero Award est in Southeast ... gion,” ADB Chief Economist Jon is the son of a Filipino is a nationwide contest Yasuyuki Sawada said in a World War II Veteran. “The AAPI Hero Award that celebrates unsung he- statement. From civil rights to the anti from AARP is a testament roes — volunteer and staff -apartheid movement, he to the tireless efforts of members who work dili- (Continued from page3 ) “That said, we are keeping has spent a lifetime build- veterans advocates who gently behind the scenes in our forecasts for the region’s States (US) and the People’s ing movements for equity are determined to honor nonprofit organizations growth unchanged for this Republic of China (PRC) is year with some of the biggest and justice. Now, he advo- the inspiring service and serving AAPI age 50 and very welcome but the unre- economies continuing to hold cates for Filipino World sacrifice of Filipino World older. ∎ solved conflict remains the up well,” he said. (PNA) War II Veterans as a volun- War II veterans by telling Financial Services You Can Trust Onette recently completed 29 years with Canada Life as an Information Technology (IT) Manager. Her vast experience in the IT Field coupled with her amazing interpersonal skills has led her to a new chapter of opportunities in the Financial Services industry. With entrepreneurial spirit yearning to help others, Onette has since completed her government licenses and opened her very own office in Etobicoke. She has embarked on providing an opportunity for individu- als willing to learn, be trained, and obtain a government license, and more importantly, the ability to earn lucrative income. In a short period of time, Onette has made great strides in her new role and has been requested as special speaker at seminars in the GTA. You know what they say, “when someone is soaring with success, one must latch on for the ride”. Get into it. Call 647.937.7848 Onette Mendoza

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DECEMBER 2018 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 7 HEALTH IS WEALTH Cancer among adults Green leafy vegetables preventable, expert says can reduce fat in liver WASHINGTON -- Eating mice with type 2 diabetes. more green leafy vegeta- MANILA -- Some cancers Previous studies have bles may reduce the risks are genetic in origin but shown that a higher intake of developing fatty liver, most cancers, especially of fruit and vegetables has according to a study pub- those among adults, are a beneficial effect on cardi- lished on Monday in the acquired and can be pre- ovascular function and on Proceedings of the National diabetes. vented, an expert says. Academy of Sciences. "We think that these dis- Dennis Sacdalan, head of Researchers from Karolin- eases are connected by the Cancer Center of Ma- ska Institutet in similar mechanisms, where nila Medical Center, told showed that a large intake oxidative stress causes the Philippine News of inorganic nitrate, an in- compromised nitric oxide gredient naturally occur- Agency (PNA) in an in- signaling, which has a det- ring in many vegetables, terview that there are rimental impact on cardi- cancers in adults, which CANCER IS PREVENTABLE. Dennis Sacdalan, head of the Cancer could reduce fat accumula- Center of Manila Medical Center, says cancer can be prevented ometabolic functions," said are acquired due to envi- tion in the liver. through proper screenings and healthy lifestyle.(Photo by Ma. Mattias Carlstrom, associ- ronmental exposures, Teresa Montemayor) Liver steatosis, or fatty liv- ate professor at the Depart- and could be prevented er, is a common liver dis- ment of Physiology and with the right measures. could decrease the emer- cally decrease the num- ease that affects about 25 Pharmacology at Karolin- gence of new cancer cas- ber of patients with cer- percent of the global popu- ska. "According to the De- es and the mortality rate vical cancer," he said. lation, but there has been "We now demonstrate an partment of Health of cancer. no approved treatment for Sacdalan added there are alternative way to produce (DOH), the death toll it until now. from cancer for both "For example, tobacco also secondary preven- nitric oxide, where more control for lung cancer, tions, which can be per- They supplemented dietary nitrate in our diet can be adults and children is nitrate to mice with a high- converted to nitric oxide about 66,000 Filipinos and promotion of vac- formed "to keep cancer cination for Hepatitis B from being the third fat, high-sugar diet, and and other bioactive nitro- per year. Seven adult Fili- those mice went with a sig- gen species in our body," pinos die of cancer every and HPV (human papillo- leading cause of death in mavirus). Cervical cancer adults and the fourth nificantly lower proportion said Carlstrom. hour. There are 110,000 of fat in the liver. Carlstrom suggested that new cases diagnosed and liver cancer are two leading cause of death in cancers that are mainly children." The researchers also ob- we took at least 200 grams yearly," he said. served a reduction of blood green leafy vegetables per associated with viral in- He said these include Sacdalan explained the fections. If you do effec- pressure and improved in- day to obtain the protective creation of better cancer screenings like colonos- sulin/glucose balance in effects. (Xinhuanet) tive vaccination pro- copy for colon cancer, prevention programs grams, you can dramati- (Continued on page8 )

Page 8 DECEMBER 2018 Filipinos Making WAV ES MILESTONES Asin Band Rocked Toronto Dec. 8 Happy Birthday Riley

ASIN band with lead singer, Lolita Carbon

With Alon, singer/composer of the hit song, “Pusong Bato”. HB Photography

Nov 28: Allan (right ) with Anne Dec 8: Martha Joy

Rolly Mangante interviews concert producer, Resty Dellosa for Winnipeg 204 Live Music broadcast.

tion and ensure that the agricul- Cancer among adults ture sector could provide healthy ptreventable... foods for the general population, promote physical activity, because it is greatly associated with the (Continued from page7 ) drop of cancer in mortality," he Dec 9: Marlene said. pap smear for cervical cancer, and mammography for breast can- While cancer among adults can be cer. prevented, Sacdalan told the PNA it may not be so for certain cancers "If you could create programs that among children. will ensure the target population, meaning those who are in their "I think genetics plays a great role 40's and 50's, they could receive here, sometimes there are heredi- these services and you'll be able to tary conditions. If not, in some see a drop in cancer deaths in the kids, there could be mutations in future," he said. the genes, which have developed. I cannot say that it is due to envi- Sacdalan also stressed the im- ronmental exposures because portance of having a healthy life- they're still young and they've style, when adults deal with can- lived for just a few years, and this cer. would be a good point for re- "We need to promote better nutri- search," he added. (PNA)

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DECEMBER 2018 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 13 IN LOVING MEMORY Rosephine Sarmiento October 15, 1922 - December 7, 2018

R osephine was the loving wife of 35 years to the late EMILIO M. SARMIENTO. With 5 children, the late Rommel, Ruby, the late Mark, Julie and Noel Batas, Rosephine will also be missed by her sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great- grandchildren, 5 sisters and many nieces and nephews. Rosephine was a retired teacher with 30 years of govern- ment service in the Philippines. Her late husband Emilio was a highly political figure, served as a political advisor to the Speaker of the House and President of the Philippines. They both came to Canada 37 years ago and lived with Ruby and family. Rosephine was an active well-travelled classy lady well known for her beautiful smile, had an amazing life and en- joyed traveling with her daughter Ruby. A long-time member of United Filipino Canadian Seniors Association of Hamilton (UFCSAH), beloved by many, she had a wonderful time with friends and members of the organization.

Special thank you to UFCSAH for all the love and compassion they have afforded Mamma. Rosephine 96, passed away very peacefully, surrounded by family at the Juravinski Hospital Hamilton Health Sciences.

For those who wish, memorial donations made to the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice would be appreciated.

God looked around His garden He knew that you would never And found an empty place Get well on earth again He then looked down upon the earth He saw the road was getting rough And saw your tired face And the hills were hard to climb He put His arms around you So He closed your weary eyeleds And lifted you to rest And whispered, “Peace be thine” God’s garden must be beautiful It broke our hearts to lose you He always takes the best But you didn’t go alone He knew that you were suffering For part of us went with you He knew that you were in pain The day God called you home

Among the many who paid their respects are Hamilton’s Chief of Police, Rosephine’s sisters (seated) Anita, Gloria, Fe and Nelia are joined by nieces and nephews Erik Girth (L) and Monique Taylor (R)—MPP for Hamilton Mountain (standing L-R) Marlene, Teresa, Eden, Julie, Russell, Dina, Noel, Tonyboy and Andy. WAVES

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World Vision hunts for the next change-makers

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - World -to-face pitch event and will Quick Facts: Vision is seeking out the be held in June 2019 in To- sharpest brains across Can- ronto. The selected winner The Social Innovation ada to design next- will receive $25,000 in Challenge supports generation solutions that funding for implementation Canada's brilliant will solve some of the over a 12-month incubation minds in creating mar- world’s crucial develop- period. The deadline for ket-based solutions to mental challenges. submission of proposals for address some of the the challenge is February world's most difficult This year’s Social Innova- 22, 2019. development challeng- tion Challenge will focus on es. the waste problem in the Past winners of the World Filipino city of Iloilo, within Vision Canada’s Social Inno- The selected winner will hearing how teams plan to dian residents, gives inno- receive $25,000 in the communities of Santo tackle the waste manage- vators the opportunity to vation Challenge have Nino Sur and Santo Nino helped farmers in funding for implemen- ment challenge in the Phil- compete for seed capital to tation over a 12- Norte. Iloilo City churns out ippines,” said David fund ideas. A panel of ex- increase their crop yields over 300 tons of trash daily, by improving soil moisture, month incubation pe- O’Leary, Director of Impact perts will evaluate the en- riod. clogging up its river arter- Investing, World Vision tries to choose proposals while another winner ies and putting thousands Canada. “By offering a that have positive social showed farmers in Sub- This year, World Vision of young children at risk of springboard for community and economic consequenc- Saharan how to con- puts the spotlight on water- and air-borne dis- development, the World es, financial sustainability vert agricultural bio-waste the waste manage- eases. Spurred chiefly by Vision Social Innovation and an environment- into fuel briquettes. ment problem in Iloilo rapid economic growth and Challenge has positively friendly purpose. The final- City in the Philippines, increasing population, the More details, including the impacted the lives and gen- ists’ proposals will be date of the final round of which generates more South East Asian country is eral well-being of children shared with the Filipino than 300 tons of waste currently ranked as the the Challenge, can be locat- and their communities communities of Santo Nino ed at the World Vision So- daily. third worst plastic polluter across the world and aided Sur and Santo Nino Norte to cial Innovation Challenge (behind China and Indone- Canadian small businesses ensure that the ideas are sia), contributing nearly website https:// and start-ups on their mis- practical and can be imple- For more information, visit two million tonnes of mis- challenge.worldvision.ca/ sion to solve important de- mented. www.worldvision.ca or fol- managed plastic waste eve- en/challenge/waste/ velopmental issues.” low us on , , ry year to the ocean. The final round of the Instagram and LinkedIn. Now in its fourth year, the World Vision Social Innova- “I am looking forward to challenge, open to all Cana- tion Challenge will be a face

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Henry (centre), from Winnipeg’s 204 Live Music was in Toronto for the Asin/Alon concert. Mel Galeon and company. PAMPANGUENA IS A NEW AGENT FOR Club LBC EXPRESS, INC. Pampanguena, located at the busy intersection of Bathurst Ilocandia and Eglinton, close to the Our Lady of Assumption church, where a lot of Filipino Catholics go for Sunday mass is a new agent of LBC Express, Inc. Of Ontario Mother and son owners Lita and Michael Quinto recently signed their partnership with LBC to be the company's sea and air cargo agent, and box outlet too. LBC is looking forward to service Pampanguena’s hun- dreds of loyal customers by making them experience the ease of sending their important documents and parcels to the Philippines in a secure yet very affordable way. The store willmainly carry LBC’s air cargo, which delivers items to the Philippines in the short span of only 7 to 10 days.

Pampanguena is located at 852 Eglinton Ave. West, Toron- to and be reached a 416-784-3312. (PR)

DECEMBER 2018 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 15 WAVES FEATURE Pinoy inventor develops Canadian swimming unsinkable portable rescue star Kayla Sanchez is Kapampangan By Ben Cal

MANILA -- A Filipino inven- Kayla Sanchez won the tor has developed an un- North York Aquatic Cup in sinkable rescue boat, which Toronto held in early No- he claims as one of its kind vember, clocking in at in the world. 23.94 to become the fastest under-18 female in the 50- In an interview, Ronald Pag- m freestyle division. sanghan, the enterprising inventor, said he thought of The 17-year-old Sanchez Image source: Morefun developing an unsinkable has broken the existing world junior record time of boat after he witnessed the in flooded areas,” he added. Pagsanghan ensured the devastation of Typhoon capability of his invention 24.00 held by Menghui Zhu It was in 2011 that he came Ketsana, known as “Ondoy” which would not sink dur- of China. up with a prototype of his in the Philippines, in Luzon, ing rescue operations in unsinkable portable boat The Canadian swimming including Metro Manila, flooded areas, as this had invention, which he tested star, whose father Noel nine years ago. been tested successfully. successfully. hails from Mabalacat and ed to Canada. Sanchez has He said rescue operations The unsinkable portable mother Susana from Ba- caught the world’s atten- “My portable unsinkable suffered a delay due to the rescue boat was one of the guio, started swimming tion winning medal after boat is primarily designed huge floods of water that main attractions during the competitively at a young medal with her Canadian for flooded areas in urban flowed in many areas of the recently held Filipino Inven- age after her family migrat- swim team. ∎ areas and rivers," Pagsang- metropolis and environs, tors Week held at the Sky- han pointed out. killing 789 people and dam- dome of SM North EDSA in aging billions of pesos He said that in 2012, he re- . worth of infrastructures and ceived the award for his sci- FILIPINOS MAKING WAVES Pagsanghan expressed hope agricultural products. entific invention from the that the government will Rotary Club of Manila and The achievements and contributions “Rubber boats could not fully extend its help to pro- Manila Polo Club. maneuver at the height of mote not only his invention, of the global Filipinos are more than the flood,” Pagsanghan said, Since then, local govern- but also to the other notable enough reasons to celebrate shaking his head. ment units from Isabela, inventions by Filipino in- “That horrible experience Bulacan, and Quezon have ventors, which he claimed gave me the idea of develop- ordered from Pagsanghan are plenty and will benefit ing an unsinkable boat de- the unsinkable portable res- the country and the Filipino www.filipinosmakingwaves.com signed for rescue operations cue boat he invented. people. (PNA)

Page 16 DECEMBER 2018 Filipinos Making WAV ES Religious Inspirations Even the WAVES obey Him... National Shrine of our Mother of Perpetual Help Happy Birthday

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Simbang Gabi: An enduring Filipino Christmas tradition On Monday, December 17, the Pope in St Peter’s Square. Pope Francis celebrated his This year the Pope chose to By Aerol John Pateña 82nd birthday. celebrate his birthday a day MANILA -- Attending He once described birthdays early, by throwing a small "Simbang Gabi" or Misa de as an occasion in which to party for himself and a group Gallo (dawn mass) for nine “remember all that God has of children who are receiving consecutive days is one of done for us”, saying that medical care from the “Santa the most distinctive tradi- “memory is an aspect of life.” Marta” Paediatric Dispensa- tions of Christmas in the and that it is “a great misfor- ry inside the Vatican. The Philippines. tune to lose the memory of children surprised him with all that God has done for us.” a huge cake and the Pope From December 16 to 24, thanked them, expressing The Pope’s birthdays are Filipinos from all walks of how glad he was to be with always memorable occa- life make an effort to wake them. The atmosphere was sions: last year, he threw a up every dawn to attend the so warm that the Pope stated “Pizza Party” in which he novena masses which start that he thought that if the served a 4m long pizza. The as early as 4 a.m. to pray to Holy Family had been living year before that he hosted a God for a healthy life, suc- in and Baby Jesus had CHRISTMAS TRADITION. Christmas is one of the most anticipated birthday breakfast, to which cessful career, stronger fam- had a cold, Mary would have celebrations in the Philippines, a predominantly Catholic country. he invited 8 homeless people ily ties, among others. surely taken him to the dis- One famous Filipino Christmas tradition is Simbang Gabi or nine to taste sweets from his pensary to be treated. However, as the days for the dawn masses that begins on Dec. 16 and ends on Dec. 24 (Misa de country of origin – Argenti- Simbang Gabi fall in the mid- Gallo). Families troop to churches as early as 4 a.m. to attend an na. Three years ago, thou- The children at the dispensa- (Continued on page18 ) hour-long mass, then eat bibingka and puto bumbong sold in stalls sands of people gathered to ry, said the Pope, have so lined up outside the church. (PNA photo by Avito C. Dalan) dance a tango “en masse” for much to teach us. ∎

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DECEMBER 2018 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 17 ENTERTAINMENT

As kick-off to the creation of a world- TFC named Business of class production hub the Year by Daly City ABS-CBN unveils DALY CITY, Calif., December 10, 2018 --- At the historic state-of-the-art installation of newly-elected City Council members at the City Council Chambers of soundstages Daly City’s Civic Center, TFC was named Mayor’s Business of the Year. According to Mayor Juslyn Manalo, TFC provides entertainment and offers shows that reflect the Filipino culture and values. But more than that, Manalo adds that “it’s really through the work they’ve done for the community. For the past two years they’ve partnered with the city of Daly City to do the Filipino American History Month celebration and it’s wonderful to partner with a GLOBAL VISION: Designed by -based architecture business that cares about the firm Bastien and Associates together with Filipino firm AIDEA community. We see a long- and consultants from Hollywood-based Manhattan Beach Stu- term partnership with The dios, the new ABS-CBN soundstages located about 16 miles Filipino Channel and it’s an from Manila are aimed at producing world-class TV and film honor to present this award work from the Philippines. to them.” MANILA, PHILIPPINES, December 18, 2018 – As the TV ABS-CBN Global Head of Cor- and film industries become more globalized, production has porate Affairs & PR Nerissa Daly City Mayor Juslyn Manalo presents the Mayor’s Business also become peripatetic, travelling place to place, claimed Fernandez accepted the of the Year award to TFC. Receiving the plaque is ABS-CBN Variety a couple of years back. In the recent years, the world award on behalf of Global Global Head of Corporate Affairs & PR Nerissa Fernandez. has seen either the massive upgrades or rise of new studios COO Olivia De Jesus and and soundstages that offer state-of-the-art technology, entic- North and Ting of the California Legis- in and with the community ing the world of creatives to look into other neighbors’ back- Managing Director Jun Del lature, both of whom also matters. As newly inducted yards for options, even as they continue to explore and max- Rosario. In her speech, Fer- presented TFC with Certifi- Daly City Councilman Rod imize local opportunities to keep in step with the world’s top nandez quoted the late cates of Recognition. Daus-Magbual said, ‘My fa- entertainment companies. Chairman Emeritus Don Eu- ther taught me to look at Making its presence felt in this game is ABS-CBN Corpora- genio Lopez, Jr when he was Fernandez underlined the Daly City as my garden. If you asked if ABS-CBN is about significance of being named tion, the world’s largest Filipino media and entertainment take care of the plants, the company. As it marked its 65th founding anniversary, the values first or service first? Mayor’s Business of the Year plants will take care of you.’” “ABS-CBN is about values in Daly City, the largest city company inaugurated its brand new soundstages in San Jose first because values comprise in San Mateo County, saying Other attendees of the Spe- Del Monte City, Bulacan – about 16.5 miles from Manila, the the soul of service.” She add- it “is an impactful recognition cial Meeting of the City capital of the Philippines. ed that “Daly City provided us for ABS-CBN and TFC. But we Council were Congresswom- a business environment shouldn’t wear it over our an Jackie Spier, San Mateo wherein we could freely put shoulders like a mantle of ‘we County Supervisor David into practice our cherished achieved this and that.’ What Canepa, former San Francis- corporate values.” this award affirms is the im- co Mayor Willie Brown. Oth- portance of corporate citizen- er awards given out by the In attendance at the ceremo- ship. Our business is not re- city are the Citizen of the nies were California State moved from the living, Year, Commissioner of the Senator Scott Wiener and breathing community it oper- Year, and Youth of the Year. Assembly member Philip ates in. What we do or not do

Waves at ABS-CBN Global HQ At the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the inauguration of the ABS -CBN soundstages are, from left, ABS-CBN Chairman Mark Lopez, Congresswoman Florida Robes, ABS-CBN Chairman Emeritus Eugenio Lopez III, San Jose Del Monte City Mayor Arthur Robes, and ABS-CBN President and Chief Executive Officer Carlo Katigbak

Present at the inauguration of the soundstages were: ABS- CBN Corporation Chairman Emeritus Eugenio Lopez III; Chairman Mark Lopez; President and CEO Carlo L. Katigbak; board member and former president and COO Freddie Gar- cia; board adviser, former president and CEO, and current Chief Creative Officer Charo Santos-Concio; COO of Broadcast Cory Vidanes; ABS-CBN Film Productions Inc. Managing Di- rector Olive Lamasan; Congresswoman Florida Robes repre- senting Lone District, City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan; City Mayor Art Robes; and some members of the ABS-CBN community. Teresa and Mon Torralba, Waves News publishers and Taste of Manila chief of staff and en- The soundstages represent the beginning of a plan to estab- tertainment director respectively, were warmly welcomed by Jun del Rosario (3rd from left), lish a world-class production hub that includes soundstages, Managing Director of North and Latin America region at ABS-CBN Global Ltd, and renowned backlots, production and post-production facilities and offic- es that will allow both ABS-CBN and Philippine-based pro- director John-D Lazatin, during the former's courtesy visit at their state-of-the-art ABS-CBN head office in Daly City, California. WAVES Photo (Continued on page18 )

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ductions to match production facilities found elsewhere in the world. Phase 1 of the production hub includes two 16,000 square- foot soundstages with a floor to grid height of 30 feet, a breezeway with dressing rooms and various support rooms and the technical facilities in aid of production. Sitting on over 19 acres of land, the facility includes a visitor’s center, parking facilities and various support buildings. The sound- stages also boast of solar panels that help support the energy requirements of the whole facility. Designed by California-based architecture firm Bastien and Associates together with Filipino firm AIDEA and consultants from Hollywood-based Manhattan Beach Studios, these rep- resent a new wave of soundstage design customized for the Philippine climate. Following the intensive training camp for production staff and crew, the studios will host the productions of upcoming teleserye, “The Faithful Wife”, and the much-anticipated up- dated film version of Filipina super comic hero, “Darna”, in the second quarter of 2019. Work on the soundstages started as early as 2010 with vari- ous members of the executive and production teams visiting facilities in , , North America, and Asia to understand the nuances of soundstage work. The project proper started in Q1 of 2014 with construction com- mencing May 2017. ∎

wish before that I will be graduating student from Simbang Gabi… able to work abroad. I Centro Escolar University X’mas tradition missed a single Mass but my Manila, said. wish was granted a year af- Fortunately, a good number ter that),” Datiles told the of parishes in the country (Continued from page16 ) Philippine News Agency have decided to hold ad- (PNA). vanced Masses on the even- dle of the so-called holiday Others believe that attend- ing usually starting 8 p.m. to rush with the ubiquitous ing Simbang Gabi is not accommodate students and Christmas parties, heavy about fulfilling wishes, but employees alike. traffic and malls packed it's part of their family tradi- with shoppers buying gifts One of them is Rosemarie tion and faith in God. for their loved ones, one be- Quimbao, a private sector gins to wonder if the people "Ang Simbang Gabi ay parte employee, who usually at- still have time to observe na ng tradition ng family at tends the nine-day masses at this tradition. syempre yung faith natin kay the National Shrine of the God. Kapag nakasanayan na Sacred Heart in City It is encouraging to note that din kasi ng pamilya, lagi na after her work. most Filipino Catholics still siya gagawin. Importante attend Simbang Gabi despite She said she prays that her ang pagsisimba sa ating mga their busy schedules be- brother who is a diabetic Katoliko kasi dito natin ma- cause they believe that when and regularly undergoes bibigyan ng oras ang they complete the nine dialysis will be able to re- Panginoon at syempre para masses, their wishes will cover from his illness. din makasama ang pamilya. come true. Always have time for God no “I make it a point to attend Cherry Rose Datiles, an matter how busy you are. Di the Masses after office as overseas Filipino worker in ba nga may kasabihan na this gives me the opportuni- , said her wish to work kung gusto may paraan, ,ung ty to be closer to God. I hope abroad was granted after ayaw laging meron dahilan. that the Lord will be able to she was able to almost com- Yung mga pasok naman comfort my brother get plete attendance in the nine- namin ay maaga, kaya kahit through his illness. I also day masses. busy kami, may time pa rin pray that my mother who is kami mag Simbang Gabi af- now in her 70's will be able "Bago ako pumunta ng ter ng mga pasok namin to have good health,” Quiam- Spain, nagsisimbang gabi (The Simbang Gabi is part of bao said. ako kahit na pagod ako sa family tradition and our paghahanap ng trabaho. Ka- The stories of these people faith in God. If families get pag nakumpleto mo daw kasi only prove that despite the adapted to this practice, yungnine na misa, ma- holiday rush with all its pos- they will always do this. Go- tutupad yung wish mo. Wish sible distractions, Filipinos ing to Mass is important for ko kasi talaga dati pa na still make it a point to sus- us, Catholics because this is makapagtrabaho ako sa tain a tradition which is said where we give time to God ibang bansa. May kulang nga to have originated from the and of course to be together ako na isa, pero natupad pa Spanish period for farmers with family. Always have din yung wish ko after ng to go to Mass before they go time for God no matter how taon na yun (Before I went to work early in the morn- busy you are. We have a say- to Spain, I always attend the ing. ing: If there’s a will, there’s a Simbang Gabi even though way. For us that have classes Simbang Gabi is still an en- I’m tired from job hunting. early, even though we are during tradition in the Phil- Your wish will be granted if busy, we have time to attend ippines. (With reports from you were able to complete the Simbang Gabi after clas- Catherine Datiles, OJT/ the nine Masses. I really ses),” Irish Collene Can a, a PNA)

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