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EDITORIAL IT’S FIESTA TIME - ELECTIONS PINOY STYLE THE CIRCUS HAS BEGUN. The official campaign period for the May 9, 2016 Philippine presidential elections is now officially open. A new President and his vice president will be chosen, along with 12 senators, 250 representatives of the lower house of congress and local officials from councillor to local town mayor to governor. These candidates are now out in the hastings to solicit support from some 55 million qualified voters, including those from abroad. (Continued on page 4)

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FAREWELL TO THE GREAT FILIPINO BASKETBALL LEGEND ((( TRENDING IN SOCIAL MEDIA ))) Carlos “Caloy” Loyzaga, 85 Pacquiao likens

MANILA, – Notes of gays to animals, mourning welled in social media following the news of Carlos draws flak "Caloy" Lozaga's fall to cardiac Story on page 3 arrest. He was 85. THE NBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND Loyzaga, arguably the greatest Filipino to ever play the game of Toronto hugs the world’s sport stage basketball, died Wednesday, Jan- It was only fitting that National uary 27, around 7 a.m. at the Car- Basketball Association (NBA) all dinal Santos Medical Center. star weekend was finally held on The 6-foot-3 Loyzaga comman- Canadian soil in its biggest city To- deered various editions of the ronto, home of the only Canadian Philippine national basketball NBA basketball team - the Raptors. teams into the Asian Games in in But more than that, the sports fest the late 1950s and in the FIBA of February 12,13 and 14 serves to Asia championships during the early 1960s. He also played in the (Continued on page 8) Olympic Games twice. Highly regarded was Loyzaga's all -around and equally clean play ROYAL VISIT: Healing the that it became a subject of many wounds of war Story on page 6 memoirs and discussion by many Philippine basketball pundits. But he will always be remembered as the "Big Difference" who made an indelible mark in behalf of the

Loyzaga, aka “THE GREAT DIFFERENCE” (Continued on page 3) Manny Pacquiao: Pambansang Kamao to Pambansang Kahihiyan?

See COUNTERPOINT page 4 Japan's Emperor Akihito, center, Empress Michiko, left and Philippine President Be- nigno Aquino upon their arrival for a five-day state visit. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez) February 2016 2 Waves Making News

February 2016 3 Waves Filipinos Making News Feedback TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Binay drops in survey, Duterte Escudero slips; and Poe tied 2nd place Marcos tied with Administration candidate Mar Roxas drops in the latest SWS survey him for No. 1 – SWS

It's the first time that Senator Escudero lost the lead in sur- veys, says SWS. The numbers of and Alan Pe- ter Cayetano rose by 2 points.

Binay Duterte Poe MANILA, Philippines – Rodri- one, is now just 5 points 21% in November 2015. go Duterte’s numbers im- ahead of Duterte and Poe alt- Binay registered an improve- proved to catch up with Sena- hough the survey's 3- ment in the December 2015 tor at 2nd percentage-points error mar- SWS survey (26%) and the place while survey leader Vice gin puts the 3 candidates in a succeeding January 2016 sur- President ’s possible tie. vey (31%). slightly dropped in a new sur- The error margin puts Binay’s vey that continue to indicate a Administration candidate Ma- numbers from 26% to 32%, tight race for the presidency. nuel “Mar” Roxas II dropped which overlaps with Poe and to 4th place, getting the ap- Poe’s numbers remained flat Duterte’s numbers between proval of 18% of the respond- at 24%. Duterte also got 24% 21% to 27%. ents from 21% in January. The SOLID NORTH? Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr barnstorms in North- but this was a significant 4- The new survey is a deviation 3-percentage-points decline is ern Luzon. File photo by Jasmin Dulay percentage points increase from Binay's performance in significant considering the from his 20% in a January MANILA, Philippines numbers proved to be erratic. the last two SWS surveys, con- survey's error margin. (UPDATED) – Senator Ferdi- 2016 survey, based on the Marcos’ new numbers didn’t ducted in December 2015 and nand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr is Business World – Social Senator Miriam Defensor- grow much from January, January 2016, where he ap- now tied with Senator Francis Weather Stations (BW-SWS) Santiago received a mere 4%. however. They just increased peared to have recovered Escudero for the top spot in survey on February 5-7 con- from 25% in January to 26% from a downward spiral be- For the vice presidential race, the vice presidential race, ducted among 1,200 validated in February 2016. The survey tween November 2014 to No- Senator Francis Escudero lost based on a February 5-7 sur- voters. has a 3-percentage-point er- vember 2015. He enjoyed a the top spot. vey conducted by Business- The survey shows that Binay high of 37% in November ror margin. In the senatorial race, Sena- World and the Social Weather (29%), who remained number 2014 and suffered a low of Stations (SWS). Rep. Maria (Continued on page 6) Leonor “Leni” G. Robredo was Both are now at 26%, accord- up 2 points, from 17% in Jan- ing to survey results released uary to 19% in February, BW- early Monday, February 15, in SWS said. Pacquiao likens gays BusinessWorld. Senator Alan Peter S. Cay- This is the first time that Es- etano’s numbers increased, cudero lost the lead since Sep- too, from 14% in January to tember 2015, when BW-SWS to animals, draws flak 16% in February. started conducting pre- By: DJ Yap, Marc Jayson Caybyab, Ramon Royandoyan, Tarra Quismundo election surveys, Business- Senator Gregorio “Gringo” B. then, are better than humans. “My mistake was inihambing World said. Escudero was at Honasan II got 6% (from 8% They know how to distinguish ko yong tao sa hayop and I 28% in the January 2016 BW- in January), while Senator males from females. sincerely apologize for that…” SWS survey. Antonio F. Trillanes IV had 5% (from 3% in January), ac- Escudero (20%) enjoyed up to “If people engage in male-to- At press time last night, he cording to BW-SWS. male, female-to-female rela- was reportedly hosting dinner 13-percentage-point lead over tions, they are worse than for the local LGBT group. Marcos (7%) in September For the presidential race, Vice animals,” he added. 2015, but it was a time when President Jejomar Binay's Homosexual animals Marcos was still reportedly numbers slipped while Rodri- Apology Despite Pacquiao’s claim of considering a presidential go Duterte's rose, putting the As his remarks touched off a common sense, however, run. Marcos' numbers showed Davao mayor in 2nd place firestorm of criticisms, the studies have shown that even double-digit increase (7% to with Senator Grace Poe. 24%) after he filed his certifi- world champ issued an apolo- animals engage in homosexual Senator Francis Escudero, cate of candidacy while Es- gy. behavior. meanwhile, now shares the cudero gained additional 10% lead in the vice-presidential “I’m sorry..” - Pacquiao “I’m sorry for hurting people A “born again” Christian pas- in the November survey. Es- preference survey with Sena- by comparing homosexuals to tor, Pacquiao made the state- cudero has since showed con- tor Ferdinand Marcos Jr. – WORLD boxing champion animals. Please forgive me for ment in the campaign for his sistent decline while Marcos' Manny Pacquiao has drawn a those I’ve hurt,” Pacquiao said senatorial candidacy under .com flurry of jabs, hooks and up- in a statement. “I still stand by the banner of the United Na- percuts from various groups my belief that I’m against tionalist Alliance (UNA). (Continued from page 1) Loyzaga, a former San Beda after describing gay couples, same-sex marriage because of Red Lion, went on to coach Pacquiao has missed the cam- Carlos “Caloy” Loyzaga, lesbians and transgenders as what the Bible says, but I’m the University of Santo To- paign trail to prepare for his “worse than animals.” not condemning LGBT 85 mas men's basketball team fight with American Timothy (lesbian, gay, bisexual and in the collegiate arena. He Interviewed by TV5 for its Bradley in April. But he has transgender). I love you all country in the 1954 FI- also mentored U-Tex and “Bilang Pilipino” election cov- ranked high in the voters’ with the love of the Lord. God erage, the Sarangani repre- preference polls, getting into BA World Championships Tanduay during the early Bless you all and I’m praying sentative said “common the “Magic 12” of senators in (now the basketball World years of Asia's first pay-for- for you.” sense” would show there the coming elections. Cup), by making the tourna- play league, the Philippine were no animals which en- “I apologize if I hurt the feel- ment's Mythical Team and Basketball Association. ⦿ The video of the interview has gaged in sex with those of the ings of those who belong to securing a Bronze medal. gone viral on social media, same gender. the LGBT community. I feel

garnering over 1.1 million that as a leader it is my moral By analogy, then, if persons views. Netizens on Twitter responsibility to tell and stand engage in same-sex relations, were quick to react. by what is right and what I they are worse than animals, Catch the Waves believe is true. I respect LGBT “Hope the LGBT community Pacquiao said. online at: www.filipinosmakingwaves.com rights and I have nothing per- spearheads a campaign to “It’s only common sense,” sonal against them. But I hope keep Pacquiao off the Senate. Toronto’s “FEEL GOOD” Pacquiao said in Filipino. they will also understand my We don’t need another bigot “Would you see any species of own stand and belief regard- there,” Cecila (@ceso) said. Filipino Community Newspaper animals engaging in male-to- ing the issue…” “Imagine how many gay box- male, female-to-female For AD inquiries: (sexual) relations? Animals, 647 718-1360 (Continued on page 8)

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(Continued from page1 ) IT’S FIESTA TIME: ELECTIONS PINOY STYLE COUNTERPOINT As in past polls, the winning candidates will most likely win their votes through popularity, the 3Gs (guns goons and gold) while the losers will always whine of “being robbed of victo- Tenny F. Soriano ry” through fraud or cheating and this is because such dirty tactics has been an “institution” in Philippine elections de- spite the introduction of automated elections. PAMBANSANG KAMAO: NGAYON But what makes the Philippine election style unique is how PAMBANSANG KAHIHIYAN candidates can manipulate the weaknesses of traditional val- ues such as family and close kinship. Influential and highly popu- and I’ll fight for my rights,” trous results, he wants to be You always vote for your “compadre” who gave you past fa- lar TV host was said the TV host who is a singer but the song is not vors, money or helped your son or daughter get a job. livid with anger. openly gay. there and he wants to be president, yes …but maybe Lesbian singer and artist “Common sense. Sino ka The same way, a presidential bet will pay off his financiers of the Philippine Boxing as- Aiza Seguerra said “I’ve lost para husgahan ako na mas with juicy contracts or project once elected. This system has sociation, if there is such as my respect for him.” Aiza masahol pa sa hayop? Com- bred corruption on a wide scale and it is a never ending cycle. thing. called him ignorant and a mon sense. Iboboto ko ba Thus, the system of “patronage” has always been a stumbling bigoted hypocrite. ang kandidatong tinawag ****** block in a system that cannot be said as fair and even fight. akong mas masahol pa sa Boxing champ and senatorial As Abunda said, Pacquiao hayop?”. Who got the gold (money), the goons (to terrorize voters) and aspirant Manny Pacquiao is crossed the line when he the guns seemed to have the upper hand. now a much pilloried person. Quoting Pope Francis’ state- described gays as worse Money can buy an entire family or a whole barangay come The most hated man in the ment about gay priests, “if than animals and then may- election time and whoever is the highest bidder get the votes. universe. someone is gay and he be too, Pacquiao is now searches for the Lord and crossing his rubicon with his This is a sad reality in Philippine election. In an interview over TV 5 on has good will, who am I to upcoming “last fight” with his views on same sex mar- There was this story that a presidential bet in the 1990s lost judge?” Timothy Bradley. But the riage, Pacquiao, who is by a small margin because the administration bet was able to biggest fight of career may known as a conservative Just as he is being bashed, withdraw money from the banks that was already closed one yet to be: Pacquiao versus Christian, called gay people Pacquiao had no shortage of day before the voting was to start. The bank was ordered to the LGBT with the Filipino as “worse than animals”. defenders among them his open at the request of higher authorities. people. partymate Vice-president “It’s common sense. Do you Election spending is mind boggling. The amount of money Jojo Binay who is also an op- Pambansang kamao...now, a see animals mating with the that circulates even before the official 90-day campaign com- ponent of same sex mar- Pambansang Kahihiyan and same sex? Animals are bet- mences amounts to billions of pesos. riage. an international embarrass- ter because they can distin- ment…. Under the law, each presidential candidate is allowed to guish male from female. If ****** spend at least P10 for each voter which means, multiply that men mate with men and ****** In the coming days, the back- with some 55 million voters, it could amount to at least half a women mate with women lash on Pacquiao’s candidacy Did Enrile asked the reopen- billion in pesos with an additional party spending allowance they are worse than ani- and his April fight with Tim- ing of the Mamasapano case of some P250,000,000. mals,” Pacquiao said in a othy Bradley will be known to get back at President mixture of Tagalog and Eng- The total for each candidate will be at least P800 million to as more people are coming Aquino? There was nothing lish. P1 billion. out in open criticisms of the new in the proceedings of But he later apologised after 8-time boxing champ. the case nor was there any But in reality, a presidential bet will have to spend between a stream of criticisms flood- new information or revela- The LADLAD, an influential P10 billion to P20 billion, give or take. As they say, money ed social media, newspapers tions. Truth of the matter, group of LGBT whose mem- flows like water during election time. and international other me- Enrile at 93 years old, still bers sit in the Philippine dia outlets, including BBC packs lots of power as a top A barangay captain (village leader) whose area has a big vot- congress, are asking for a ing population can be promised a car and P200,000 in cash if (British Broadcasting Corpo- notch lawyer and a crafty boycott on Pacquiao, includ- he can guarantee a candidate’s win in his area. ration ), CNN (Cable News politician. ing another group calling for Network), and CTV-TV The families and other lesser leaders in the barangays are declaring him as a nuisance By reopening the case, he (Toronto) among others, then wined and dined, completed with cash dole outs. candidate. destroyed President Aqui- highlighting his slur on gay no’s credibility by showing In low flung areas where poverty is more pronounced, bets persons. It will definitely hurt his his indecisiveness as a com- provide food, transportation, allowances to voters with the chances at the May 9 elec- A comment from noted Hol- mander in chief, a leader and guarantee of their votes. tions or his standing as he lywood blogger Perez Hilton president. currently sits in the top ten There are at least 18,053 posts or elective positions to be con- said Pacquiao’s comparison bets surveys. He showed how the leader- tested in this year’s polls that include 1,600 town mayors, 80 was “barbaric”. ship has bungled its way in governors plus, 12 senate seats and 250 congressmen. There is also his record as Abunda, who has millions of launching a covert operation congressman whose attend- The hoopla and competitions in every nook and cranny of the followers and viewers na- that blew in their faces at the ance is dismal just as the Philippines makes elections a huge circus, a big fiesta com- tionwide, did not hide his same time causing the number of bills filed. plete with marching bands, cheerleaders, grub and drinks and disgust as he asked his TV deaths of 44 specially what have you that even the occasional violence is drowned network big bosses to allow The trouble with Pacquiao is trained police commandos. out by the revelry for weeks and months. him to air his views on na- that he wants to chew more The casualty here is of tional TV with a special than he could swallow. He But after the decision day, it’s back to the normal fare of hope course Mar Roxas, whose statement. wants to be a PBA player amid poverty, praying each day that the ideal leader will chances of being president is which he is but with disas- come their way. ⦿ “Gay rights are human rights (Continued on page 6)

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Diego Ojano Franco HERE THEY GO! A day after the Year of the Fire Mon- by the graduating Aquino administra- Visayan dialects his platform of gov- bong Marcos in Batac, Ilocos Norte. key started, the gates of the tion. ernment which boils down to his chal- More than the witty lines that en- “pambansang karera” for candidates lenge against criminality, his focused deared the senator to both young and * * * for national positions in the May 9 determination to achieve equality, old of the A-B-C-D-E social classifica- elections have opened. With the poor man’s welfare on top of decentralization, jobs generation, en- tions, Santiago promised to change his mind, Vice President Jejomar Bi- hancement of agricultural develop- Philippine politics and hound the cor- The opening salvos of the foremost nay fired his opening shot aptly at the ment and to strengthen poverty- rupt once she becomes the President. contenders for the highest position, Welfareville in City with reduction programs. He lashed out his Straightforwardly, she assured the the presidency, boomed in such fiery the message of a “truly caring govern- exasperation with how the govern- crowd that came to see and hear her heat as the official campaign period ment” if elected as the next president ment bungled governance and zeroed at the proclamation rally at the Imelda began last February 10 and the race of the country. The United Nationalist in on the systemic corruption that Cultural Center near the Marcos Man- kicked off to a somewhat contained if Alliance’s (UNA) bet for chief execu- seeps down pervasively which the sion that “all the people who stole the not measured heat by the top “bidas” tive of our islands, Binay proclaimed crowd applauded in roars of agree- people’s money shall be sent promptly but also incensed expressed hate his governance vision of “free uni- ment. The deafening response of the to brand new jails.” She went on to say among commuting public as the re- forms, books and school items for (the awed and jubilant waves of humanity that those found guilty of corruption spective top candidates’ proclamation Philippines’) 20 million public stu- present to his oft-repeated warning “I can choose their jails: ordinary, busi- rallies created monstrous traffic jams dents, expansion of the Pantawid will have criminals killed” reverberat- ness or first class. As if the crooks in the strategic areas where they were Pamilyang Pilipino Program or 4Ps ed in many parts of the Philippine is- shall be on an airline joyride. held. (Conditional Cash Transfer Program) lands where the event were stream- Santiago lightened up the crowd with Of production design quality, survey to include senior citizens ages 60 to lined simultaneously. her “Miriamisms,” the “tarty lines” presidential frontrunner Grace Poe 64 and free medicines for the poor,” * * * that explodes like “laugh-bombs” at chose the historic Plaza Miranda in jobs for the jobless and a promise for the Mariano Marcos University where Quiapo, Manila to spell out her gov- tax exemption for people earning With the exception of Binay who did she and Bongbong Marcos ernance agenda reprising her famous P30,000 and less per month. not speak a word on corruption and dad FPJ’s classic movie line “puno na criminality on his proclamation rally, proceeded after the proclamation gig. The crowd of about 15,000 in police ang salop” (enough is enough) in ref- all four of the candidates for president Addressing students, she called on the estimate roared with this idea of near erence to the battle against poverty, centered on their intensity to drive youth to give importance in choosing “welfare state” in the making. Who corruption in government and the home their strongest message on the right kind of leaders and swung at wouldn’t? And the people lapped it criminals who would also be target of these two Cs. her two rivals: one, as a candidate even more as the missiles from the her administration, to the cheering of who “is not sure where she was born” UNA camp’s initial “bomb carpeting” The feisty Miriam Defensor Santiago, a packed crowd estimated at 8,000. and another who “faces many scan- hit the “uncaring” Aquino administra- true to form, carried this message in Without losing the touch for emotion- dals about stealing but is still run- tion replete with corruption, killings, her kick-off rally in the Solid North al appeal, candidate Poe noted that ning.” No clues needed but we do bureaucratic mess and public service and appeared for the first time as a the drama of her life started at a problems which will be resolved in tandem with her running mate Bong- (Continued on Page 9) church in Iloilo where she was found Binay’s envisioned Makati-style Phil- as an infant, it is fitting that the next ippine republic. In the proclamation chapter in her life should be launched rally, the Mamasapano tragedy was in front of the Quiapo Church very highlighted by the presence of Senator much revered by multitudes of “masa” Juan Ponce Enrile and former PNP devotees. Special Action Forces chief Getulio Laying the core values of her candida- Napenas (who is in the UNA senate cy, Senator Grace Poe made her slate). Unanimous with the loudest pledge “before the people, before cheers and thunderous ovation was God… I am Grace Poe, mother, daugh- the Peoples’ Champ (and probably the ter, Filipino. With all my heart and Peoples’ Senator), candidate Manny strength, I will uphold and defend pro- Pacquiao. grams of a compassionate govern- * * * ment, our aspirations for the Filipino Family, our hopes for the country and Criminals, drug pushers and addicts our children.” may have shivered in the dark when Partido Demokratiko ng Pilipinas- * * * Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) presi- To establish as the core of his dential contestant “balwarte” (political bailiwick), ruling launched his opening bid in the heart Liberal Party (LP) standard bearer of Tondo, Manila. He was the earliest Mar Roxas on the other hand made his bird in the first day of the official elec- initial campaign sortie in his home tion campaign period actually when province Capiz province to reiterate he and his independent vice presiden- his call for advancing the next surge tial candidate Alan Peter Cayetano ahead in the “daang sneaked shortly after midnight in Bi- matuwid” (straight path) direction of nondo, Manila where 6,000 people the outgoing Aquino administration. A went out of their houses into the cor- reported crowd of 10,000 welcomed ner of Lavezares and Delpan streets to President Aquino and his cabinet who mob Duterte for selfies, hugs and yes, flew in to bat for Roxas and the LP kisses. The pre-dawn political coalition’s 12-member senatorial “streetsweep” was surely a first in slate. “We are here. We are unstoppa- recent memories of election styles and ble. We will win,” Roxas vowed to his strategies for us. After dialogue and fellow Capizenos declaring that he will hearing the concerns of leaders and never give in to abusers, fraudsters residents in the area, the urban legend and thieves, apparently a swipe of Davao had a late- midnight- and- against his closest rivals: the “tough- early-breakfast meal of hot noodles, talking”, the “questionable resident” tinapay and fried eggs before parting and the “graft-and-corruption- with the surprised masa of Binondo at riddled”? 3:00 in the morning. At the proclamation rally of the LP-led Later in the evening, near the Sto. coalition “Daang Matuwid”, Roxas Nino Church in Tondo, Duterte stood asked his province mates for their at a center stage before a packed help in the continuity of the cause for crowd of supporters that filled the justice, peace and development sought streets leading to the proclamation under the straight path map charted site and spelled out in Tagalog and the (Continued on page 9)

February 2016 6 Waves Filipinos Making News Manila Feedback TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Anti-crime advocate Japanese emperor visits Lauro Vizconde dies Philippines to mourn Lauro Vizconde founded the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) after his wife and WWII dead daughters were brutally murdered in 1991 By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines– Anti- crime crusader Lauro Viz- conde died late Saturday af- ternoon, February 13. He was 77. Vizconde died at 5:15 pm on Saturday, Dante Jimenez of the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) con- firmed to Rappler. Vizconde was earlier confined at the Unihealth Paran aque Photo from Lauro Vizconde's Medical Center in Sucat, be- Facebook page cause of a heart attack, before suffering a fifth heart attack at Jennifer (After nearly 25 on Saturday. years of fighting for justice for his family, Ka Lauro is now The Vizconde family said in a with his wife, Estrellita, and statement that Vizconde's their children, Carmela and heart attack was triggered by Jennifer),” Rodel Vizconde, a diabetic and pulmonary com- nephew, said in a statement. plications. Vizconde founded the VACC “Pagkatapos ng 25 taon na after his wife and daughters pakikipaglaban para sa hustis- were brutally murdered in ya para sa kanyang pamilya, Japan’s Emperor Akihito and his wife Empress Michiko also lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown their Paran aque home in kapiling na po ni Ka Lauro and Soldier at the Libingan ng mga Bayani inTaguig City, Wednesday (January 27).The Imperial Couple ar- 1991, a tragedy known as the kanyang asawa na si Estrellita rived in Manila on Tuesday for a five-day statevisit marking the 60th anniversary of Philippine-Japanese "Vizconde massacre."– at mga anak na sila Carmela diplomatic relations. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau) Rappler.com MANILA, Philippines (AP) — rescue exercises with the nations, now strategic allies, (Continued from page 4) senator years back as she Japan's emperor said Tues- Philippine navy near the dis- face common security con- was the first priority nomi- day that his nation must re- puted South China Sea and cerns in the region. COUNTERPOINT.. nee but, because of her busy member the tremendous loss are providing the Philippines "It's really more painful for work schedules such as of life in the Philippines in with coast guard patrol us because my father was a maintaining her dental clin- World War II, as he and his boats. slowly being eroded. veteran soldier who was wife began their first visit to ics and other concerns, she Akihito, who is a revered forced into the 'death the Southeast Asian country, ****** had to beg off and the rest is symbol of Japanese unity but march,'" Gazmin told The which suffered under Japa- history. plays no political role in his Associated Press, referring Nomination proceedings for nese wartime occupation. Michelle Serrano are well Trouble was, there was only country, has no plans to dis- to the Bataan death march, underway. one other nominee remain- "Many Filipinos, Americans cuss security issues such as when Japanese soldiers ing. and Japanese lost their lives the territorial disputes or forced tens of thousands of Barring any last minute in the Philippines during the demands for an apology by Filipino and American troops nominees, Serrano may yet By the way, one of the rec- war," Emperor Akihito said Filipino women who have to march 100 kilometers (65 to be the next senator in the ommending personalities in a statement he read be- accused Japanese forces of miles) from the Bataan Pen- Red Chamber. said had there been other fore departing from Tokyo. forcing them into wartime insula to prison camps under several nominees, he would "Especially in the battle in sex slavery, according to intense heat and harsh con- Actually, we could have end- have chosen another one Manila, a tremendously large Hatsuhisa Takashima, the ditions. Thousands died, but ed up with two lady sena- but, he had no choice. number of innocent Filipino emperor's press secretary. Gazmin's father survived. tors were if not fate inter- civilians were victims. Upon Akihito and Empress "We should move forward vene. making this visit, we need to Michiko were met at Manil- and forget and work for a bear this in mind at all I was told, Dr.Vicky Santiago a's airport by President Be- better relation," Gazmin said. times." could have been our first nigno Aquino III, his top Cab- "It's a necessity, we need The 1945 battle for Manila inet members and his sister. allies for our current needs." between Japan and allied Aquino is to formally wel- (Continued from page 3) and senators of the Philip- Akihito, 82, is to pay his re- U.S. and Philippine forces come Akihito at the presi- pines? Here is the list of the spects at memorials for both Binay drops in survey... leveled the capital city and dential palace on Wednesday candidates.) Philippine and Japanese war left more than 100,000 dead, and then have a brief private The results were first pub- dead. tors Vicente Sotto III and Pan- according to Philippine his- meeting. The president will lished in Business World early filo Lacson still topped the torians. hold a state banquet for Aki- He is the son of former Em- Monday, February 15. hito and Michiko later peror Hirohito, under whose latest survey. Relations between Japan and In a statement, Binay said: Wednesday. name Japan waged World The survey was conducted the Philippines have im- "The re- War II. Akihito was 11 years while the Supreme Court con- proved dramatically in the Defense Secretary Voltaire cent SWS survey results con- old at the end of the war. tinued to hear oral arguments seven decades since the war, Gazmin, among the Philip- firm that the core support of on the disqualification case with Japan becoming a major pine officials who welcomed The emperor's trip follows the Vice President is solid and filed against Poe and after trading partner and aid do- Akihito at the airport, said his visits to the World War II steadily growing. While the Duterte campaigned hard in nor for the Philippines. Aki- the first visit by a Japanese battle sites of Palau last year present survey results are Metro Manila and Luzon prov- hito's visit is seen as a strong emperor to the country fol- and Saipan in 2005. He also encouraging, the Vice Presi- inces. sign of a further deepening lowing the last world war is prayed for Japanese and U.S. dent is well aware that the of ties as the two countries, a milestone. war dead on Iwo Jima in The question asked respond- real survey is still on election which are both close Ameri- 1994. Gazmin said the Filipino gen- ents was the same in Decem- day itself." can allies, confront China ber last year and in January, eration that saw the horrors ___ Reacting also to the survey, over long-contested mari- according to BW-SWS: “Kung of the Japanese occupation in Poe said that "we will use the time territories. Associated Press writers Ken ang eleksyon ay gaganapin the 1940s still remembers data provided as guide for our Moritsugu in Tokyo and Te- ngayon, sino po ang malamang Japan's Self Defense forces that period, but that it is next moves." She added: "Our resa Cerojano in Manila con- ninyong iboboto bilang presi- have staged joint search and time to move on as the two resolve is to continue to focus tributed to this report. ⦿ dente, bise-presidente, at mga on our message of inclusive senador, ng Pilipinas? Narito governance." – with reports With WAVES, your ad goes a long way! ang listahan ng mga kandida- from Carmela Fonbuena/ to.” (If the election were held Rappler.com [email protected] now, who will you likely vote as president, vice-president, 647.718.1360

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(Continued from page 3) Even Mo Twister (real name: Mohan Gumatay) said Pacquiao likens gays to... Pacquiao’s remarks were CALL FOR among the “more offensive” he ers and gay athletes’ hearts had heard. TALENTS AND VOLUNTEERS!!! Manny Pacquiao just broke,” Hollywood gossip columnist added netizen Jaythan Edrick Perez Hilton (real name: Mario (@morejaythanyou). Armando Lavandeira) also Not sure if the best way to re- commented. “Why do people fute Manny Pacquiao’s have to compare homosexuali- “masahol pa sa hayop” (worse ty to animals?! WHY?? Ugh,” than animals) statement is to he said on his blog tell him there are homosexual (PerezHilton.com). Canada’s largest Filipino street festival is searching for animals,” Jacques Jimeno Hilton said: “The sad thing is tweeted (?@jacjimeno). talented performers for an exciting entertainment program that Pacquiao is world famous ‘Symbol of bigotry’ and a national hero … so we planned for the August 20-21 2016 event. can only guess he’ll win his Even celebrities like spoken election to the Senate pretty word poetry performer Juan ALL AGES — Singers, Dance groups, Bands, Cultural groups, easily—and then spread this Miguel Severo, DJ Mo Twister awful attitude around his and Liza Din o commented on Program Hosts. Extraordinary talents are most welcomed! country. ” social media. Support for Pacquiao “We Filipinos love our sym- Contact Rolly Mangante at 416 845-4984 bols and signifiers. Pacquiao At least one netizen backed won that seat because he sym- Pacquiao. or email us: [email protected] bolized and signified hope, “Manny doesn’t say being a resilience, greatness. But with gay or lesbian per se is a sin. (For volunteers: [email protected]) that statement, he easily be- It’s the act that he is pointing came a symbol and signifier out,” said kitkpau for ignorance and bigotry,” manded a public apology. “Some people think they can Ire on Internet (@paulocadungon). Severo (@TheRainBro) tweet- judge people like God just be- “Pacquiao should realize that Ever since the video was up- ed. Ladlad chair Danton Remoto cause they’ve attended a pray- if he wants to become senator loaded on Monday evening, said Pacquiao betrayed “a er meeting and read the Bible,” Singer Aiza Seguerra called he should educate himself on Pacquiao has earned the ire of shallow understanding of sex- he said. “The Senate needs Pacquiao an “ignorant, bigoted the need to protect the rights virtually the entire Internet. ual orientation and gender experts on politics and law, hypocrite.” of disempowered sectors of identity.” Ladlad is a national not blind prophets.” “Nike, with its inclusion & di- the electorate,” said Arlene On Instagram, Seguerra said organization of LGBT people. versity policy, should drop Brosas, the group’s second “Outside the boxing ring, I people should not vote for bigot @mannypacquiao as its “Doesn’t he realize there are nominee. don’t think Manny Pacquiao Pacquiao even if he had brand endorser,” said netizen gay crabs?” Remoto said. should be taken seriously. It brought the country honor. Gay marriage is outlawed in Jonas Bagas. struck me first as funny. I pity “To say that animals are better the Philippines due to opposi- “You might’ve done our coun- him,” said Kakay Pamaran, a Netizen Jan-Daniel Belmonte because males of the species tion from the Catholic Church, try proud but with your state- pastor at a gay church. put in his two cents worth. “To sniff and have sex only with and 80 percent of the coun- ment, you just showed the be fair to Pacquiao, we are the female of the species is try’s 100 million people sub- Crescencio Agbayani Jr., whole country why we should- actually worse than animals ignorant of the fact that homo- scribe to the faith. founding pastor of the LGBTS n’t vote for you… You are an but it’s not because of same- sexuality is found in all forms Christian Church Inc. in the ignorant, bigoted hypocrite. Gay marriages are officiated at sex marriage. Dogs are really of creation—from plants to Philippines, called Pacquiao a You made me lose all the re- small churches but these un- nice, after all,” he said. animals and yes, even people,” “bigot” for his statement. spect I had for you,” Seguerra ions are not recognized by the Remoto said. “Anyone who votes for read. Catholic Church. Agbayani’s group holds cere- Pacquiao is worse than an ani- A number of animals have monial same-sex weddings, Beauty titlist Din o, Seguerra’s Popular gay comedian Vice mal,” tweeted netizen Cecil- been documented displaying issuing Certificates of Holy wife, commented on Facebook, Ganda posted ia. With a report from Aq- homosexual behavior, includ- Union to couples. The rites are in Filipino: “The punches on #PrayForMannyPacquiao to uiles Z. Zonio, Inquirer Min- ing sheep, penguins and ma- not legally recognized in the Manny Pacquiao’s head may his 6.7 million followers on danao caques, he said. Philippines. have scrambled his brains! … Twitter as he tore at the boxer. How sad.” Gabriela Women’s Party de- (Continued from page 1) swan song or his final all- 120 NBA players and hun- star game before retire- dreds of celebrities jam- Toronto NBA ALL-STAR... ment this season. This was packed the sports venue. Kobe’s 18th consecutive all- With the inevitable sunset remind all and sundry that star game appearance set- of Kobe Bryant, another a Canadian-American John ting a precedent of sorts. generation of basketball Naismith invented the Alongside Kobe, the Rap- great has come to a glorious sports in 1861 in Spring- tors own Kyle Lowry and end. field, Massachusetts. Demar Derozan wowed the At best, the Toronto edition The 65th edition of the all- thousands of crowd who of the NBA All-star week- star, despite the bitter cold braved the frigid weather of end defined the city as a that descended in the city of the city. major sports hub, a uni- an unusual winter, did not warm hospitality. the NBA bade farewell to It was after all, as the To- verse of its own in the dampen the fired-up enthu- one of its biggest star, Kobe ronto Star’s Bruce Arthur world of basketball. We can siasm of both players and Adding historical note and Bryant of the Los Angeles described it, a “celebration play the game. ⦿ fans as Toronto lit up their significance to the event, Lakers, who played his of Kobe and Canada” as the

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wonder why Roxas and Duterte were off in Miriam’s target range. In her Sol- id North incursion, Santiago, who claim that she was in remission from lung cancer which has become a public and political issue, remarked more than once that Bongbong Marcos is a capa- ble Vice President who can take over as President “if something happens to me.” Just in jest we duly noted.

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Yes, kabayans. The race has started. In Calling all Bicolanos & the Year of the Fire Monkey that ac- cording to some predictions of Chinese feng shui practitioners will be optimis- Devotees to the Virgin of Peñafrancia tic for the Philippines but with the elec- Waves From Home columnist, Diego tion season may create some uncer- Franco, affirms that the political derby The scheduled Novena Devotion to the Virgin of Peñafrancia for tainty. This year threatens to be hot, in the Philippines has begun. month of February will be on FEBRUARY 21, 2016 (Sunday). may explode and burn, in the literal settle until the final count is in. The Novena Devotions start at 2:00 pm—Holy Rosary followed and figurative senses, people’s homes, businesses, money, and relationships As the Philippine Daily INQUIRER (one by the Novena prayers and immediately followed by the celebra- that may include personal and political of our trusted sources of solid news tion of the Holy Mass. Fellowship reception will follow at the dealings among many of us. and reference for our columns) front- paged this national democratic enter- Church hall after the Holy Mass Although the official election campaign prise, err, exercise: “May 9 polls may be period started last February 10, a tidal PH wildest and closest race”. wave of early “formal and informal pol- iticking” has been tossing us islanders PLACE: True. Our barber Mang Inar has al- Our Lady of Assumption Church as early as a year ago. Posturing, plot- ready predicted that on our shiny pate ting and behind-the-scene planning or in lieu of a crystal bowl. 2565 Bathurst St, Toronto schemes have been cooked, re-hashed and re-heated in the boiling pot of am- The best yet to come? It would depend bitions, intrigues and power trips in on our people here at home. We pray This month’s sponsors are the Provinces of Sorsogon and Mas- this season of boon for opportunists that they may not be swayed and blind- bate, care of Mr. Toti and Naty Gutietrez—Tel. 416 751-9437 and celebrity makers and image shak- ed by all these calculated postures, pos- ers of every trade and shade. es and preenings by those top jockeys in the running. We, the people, are the For more information It is too early to see the shape of things horses here. In the final lap, let us not political to come. The ball is round as forget we vote not for the trophy and Bobby Achacon: 647 456-3641 they say. And the dribbling will go on the cash prize. We are running for our until May 9. A lot of matters will still hit future and our children’s lives. ⦿ Paeng Nebres: 416-618-1352 the fan in the coming El Nino season of politics. The debris and the fallout will

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TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Poe son apologizes for shoe flap By Macon Ramos Araneta THE son of presidential candidate Sen- ator Grace Poe apologized Monday for the controversy triggered by a photo he posted on social media wearing sneakers that looked like limited edi- tion Nikes that cost close to P1 million. “I apologize if anyone was offended by my shoes, it was never my intention to upset anyone,” said Brian Poe Llaman- zares, 23, who said he paid P10,000 for what turned out to be knock-offs of limited edition Nike Air Mag Back to the Future Marty McFly 2015 sneak- ers. The senator’s son, who quit his job as correspondent for CNN Philippines, Brian Poe Llamanzares said he merely wanted to buy himself something after saving up for months. But Antonio Aguirre, proprietor of the specialty sneaker store Sole Slam Ma- “I don’t know much about shoes and nila, said on his Twitter account that I’m not exactly a sneaker expert so the shoes were obviously imitations. when I saw these online [at P10,000] and I liked the design, I saved up and The genuine item, which is self-lacing bought the shoes,” Llamanzares said. and lights up just like the ones in the 1989 movie Back to the Future 2, sells Llamanzares had also earlier told for as much as $20,000 on eBay. online news site Rappler “the shoes did not cost as much as the rumors The senator defended her son, saying claim.” he did not steal to buy the shoes and said he was entitled to do so. “I bought it online from my own sav- ings. It did not come from government “He saved up for that a long time. Even funds as I am a private citizen and not if assuming I was not agreeable to it, it working as a public official,” Llaman- made him happy. He has a right to it. zares also told the online news site. Why should we stand in the way?” she added. “I used my own hard-earned money. I hope that these rumors and lies are She said her son should be spared A Customs appraiser holds a set of jewelry from the Roumeliotes collection, on of finally put to rest.” from political attacks since he has the three sets of the Marcos jewelry collection in this file photo. AP done nothing wrong. Llamanzares posted a photo of himself pen to the Roumeliotes collection, it The PCGG could not disclose the val- in the sneakers and was criticized by “He is a private citizen who deserves was reported over the weekend. ue of each collection because this social media users for an ostentatious his privacy,” she said. might affect the bidding pric- Comprised of only around 60 pieces display of wealth, saying this was con- THE STANDARD. es, Maestro said. trary to his mother’s pro-poor image. of jewelry, the Roumeliotes collec- tion is, however, deemed to be the As per PCGG, the three collections most expensive among the three were pegged at more than a billion BOC to auction 60 pieces of Marcos jewelry collections. pesos, tenfold from the previous ap- praisal. Marcos jewelry It was seized from alleged Marcos associate Demetriou Roumeliotes as “However, further gemological test- By Evelyn Macairan he tried to smuggle it out of the ing will be required for a more accu- country. rate estimate,” Maestro said. MANILA, Philippines - All 60 pieces Maestro, spokesman for Customs It was later forfeited in favor of the “The BOC and PCGG are currently of Marcos jewelry in the possession Commissioner Alberto Lina said. BOC as the attempt to smuggle jewel- establishing a panel that will oversee of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) will “The auction date has yet to be de- ry out of the country is a violation of the auction process and the selection be auctioned off, along with those in termined… hopefully by next the Tariff and Customs Code. of an auction house,” she said. the custody of the Presidential Com- month,” she said. mission on Good Government The PCGG has given a “conservative Revenue from the auction would (PCGG). PCGG commissioner Andrew de Cas- estimate” of P1 billion for the three lower the BOC’s collection deficit. – tro said they are leaving it up to the jewelry collections: the Roumeliotes, The Roumeliotes collection will also BOC to decide on what would hap- Hawaiian and Malacan ang. be put on the auction block, Belle Joint Knights of Columbus and New Vision's Valentine's dinner-dance, Feb 6

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L-R Emma Andrada, Jacquiline Tayag, Natalia Versoza Hilse, Madelyn Duyo, Rosalinda Tom, Lauren Lamando MacLeod & Chloe Norolob. Not in the picture: Cristina Revil- la. Coronation night for the 8 lovely candidates will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Rembrandt Banquet Hall. PHOTO BY FLORO VIRTUCIO Ateneo Alumni Association Canada Elects New Officers for 2016-2017 Retro World REtroSPECT Reunion Concert Tour 2016 in Toronto!

Remember those vintage clothings, shoes, hair, stylish fashion, music from the 70s, 80s, 90s up to 2000 and of course, the Philippines’ Retro Pop Music Authority - REtroSPECT! The guys are back and will hit your new year with a grand musical reun- ion billed as "RetroWorld REtroSPECT Reunion Concert Tour 2016!" The hip band is composed of J. Martin, now from Guam USA, Em-J from Naples Italy, Ogie from Manila and Goldie from Vancouver Canada who were hailed as the Philippines’ 23rd ALIW Award's Best Group Performer (Hall of Fame Awardee) and Certified by American Federation of Musi- The newly-elected officers are as follows: Chairman – Reynaldo Reyes (Ateneo de cians (AFM) of USA and Canada as Internationally-Renowned Retro Pop Manila); Vice Chairman – Bill Quebral (Ateneo de Zamboanga); Treasurer – Jose Group! Gutierrez (Ateneo de Naga); Assistant Treasurer – Luthello Peñaflor (Ateneo de Na- The reunion concert tour kicks off in Cebu City at the Waterfront Hotel & ga); Secretary – Floro Dabu., Jr. (Ateneo de Naga and Ateneo de Manila); Assistant Casino in Lahug on January 15, 2016 at 8pm in line with the Sinulog Festi- Secretary – Medy Chua (Ateneo de Naga); Press Relations Officer - Bernie Sychangco val celebration then on January 29, 2016, the grand concert tour contin- (Ateneo de Manila); Sergeant at Arms – Ed Doroja (Ateneo de Zamboanga); ues at the Music Museum in Greenhills, San Juan with the grand party Auditor – Robert Chua starting at 8PM! But the reunion concert in the Philippines doesn't stop there. REtroSPECT will also be having their world tour! They will be invading Toronto, Cana- da on March 5, Saturday – 7pm at Prestige By Night located at 4544 Duf- ferin St., North York, ON M3H 5X2. During the concert, witness the lavish production numbers to include REtroSPECT paying tribute to the music icons- Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Boy George and the band's signature retro co- vers including their original hits in the past like "Shake Your Booty", "Bakit Nga Ba?," "It's Party Time," "Chika Doo," "Getaway," and "Who Will" among others. They will also keep the crowd partying with their re- vival hits like "Hot Stuff," "Play That Funky Music", "Reunited" along with OPM hits like " 'Pag Tumatagal Lalong Tumitibay", "Hagkan" and a lot more retro hits from the past!!! /JA

Relatives and friends attended the joint birthday celebrations of Cerena Masu, Gina Maderazo Masangkay, and Xandra Maderazo Pangantihon held on Jan. 15, 2016 at eHarmony Banquet Hall. PHOTO BY ARIEL RAMOS.

February 2016 12 Waves Filipinos Making News TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Forbes: Not the first time Nike axed Pacquiao By Dino Maragay

MANILA, Philippines – Ni- in the first half of that year partners walked away at ke’s decision to drop Man- when he made similar com- that point with Pacquiao ny Pacquiao as endorser is ments about same-sex mar- looking like a shot fighter. not the first for the sports riages, but Nike waited to Nike walked away too, ac- apparel giant. see Pacquiao’s perfor- cording to Pacquiao’s mance in the ring. It wasn’t camp,” Badenhausen con- This after Forbes reported good. tinued. that the company did not sign Pacquiao to a fresh Pacquiao, who is in the “Pacquiao returned to the contract after their first middle of controversy after ring in November 2013 and deal expired in 2012. issuing derogatory remarks registered two straight toward same-sex couples, wins, which brought Nike Forbes’ Kurt Badenhausen had been wrongly accused back to the table in the sec- said that Nike wanted to of issuing almost the same ond half of 2014. Nike evaluate what the boxer comments a few years ago, launched a line of hoodies could still bring to the table something he denied. and t-shirts in April 2015 after losses to Timothy ahead of the [Floyd] May- Bradley and Juan Manuel That’s when Nike and other weather bout.” Marquez in that same year companies which had – the last one a shocking Pacquiao as their endorser Pacquiao’s controversial knockout. started distancing them- statement, wherein he selves from the boxer. claimed that people in “This is not the first time same-sex relations are Nike dropped Pacquiao as “He [Pacquiao] lost both "worse than animals," an endorser,” wrote Ba- his fights, including a dev- turned out to be the last denhausen. “Nike did not astating knockout at the straw for Nike, whose sales renew their partnership hands of Juan Manuel of the boxer’s apparel were after it expired at the end Marquez in December reportedly affected by the Noemi of OFWC (Ontario Filipino Womens Club), surrounded by of 2012. There were calls 2012. Almost all of (Continued on page 19) family and friends celebrated her birthday at Congee Queen (Yonge for Nike to drop Pacquiao Pacquiao’s endorsement and Steeles on Jan. 16, 2016). PHOTO BY ARIEL RAMOS 2015 Macluhan Fellowship awardee Joseph Morong in Toronto

Joseph Morong won the McLuhan Fellowship for his excellent reportage of the issues surrounding the peace process in Minda- nao, especially the discussions around the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law. Mr. Morong discussed the peace process in Mindanao with fellow Toronto journalists. Che-che Lazaro (Right with Wave’s Myrna Soriano) was the recipient of last year’s Macluhan Toronto journalists, publishers and friends welcome Joseph Morong in Toronto. Fellowship award . PHOTOS BY WAVES. Toronto Maharlika Lions Club inducts new members, to hold Charter night Feb 20 Lions Gov. Harold Hobson (center), assisted by PRC & President Alex Castro, Sr. (3rd from L) inducted 3 new mem- bers recently at the Lions Den in Scarborough. (L-R) Sponsor- ing Lions Joe Roblo & Erlinda Paras, Alex Castro Sr., Harold Hobson, new Lions members Lewis F. Lacerona, Milagros G. Tolentino and Julian Baricuatro. (Not in picture) Sponsoring Lion Ferdy Coronel. (inset) TMLC Lion Imelda Acosta received a special award from LCI and Gov. Hobson.

Toronto Maharlika Lions Club will hold its Charter night on Feb 20 at JC’s Banquet Hall, 1686 Ellesmere Rd, Scar- borough. Tickets will be availa- ble at the door for $40 with dinner, live entertainment, mid -night dessert table and all- night dancing.

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Clockwise: Mutya ng Maynila pageant directors Michelle Serrano, Lorelei and Joseph Redoblado with PCCC Chairman Rolly Mangante, directors Lino Ero- ma, Bong Capitin, Vice-Chair Pete Torralba and media director Teresa Torralba during a meeting at Cucina Lounge. Photo by WAVES 10 Of The Most Unforgettable Moments From Black Stars At The Grammys Black Grammy history Will Smith's Grammy Boycott wouldn’t be televised. awards in one night. After receiving her Kanye West and Jamie Foxx made it very fifth and final award of the evening for clear that “she ain’t messin wit no Before opting out of this year’s annual Lauryn Hill Making Grammy History Album of the Year, Hill told MTV News broke…” during their 2006 performance Academy Awards, Will Smith famously Lauryn Hill’s debut solo album, “The Mis- backstage the event was “a beautiful of “Gold Digger,” which featured Florida boycotted the 1989 Grammy Awards. education of Lauryn Hill” is often herald thing, I can’t even tell you. It’s like I’m A & M University's Marching 100 band. Despite earning the first ever Grammy as a classic among music enthusiasts. In still dreaming.” The pair’s memorable performance con- Award for Best Rap Performance, Smith 1999, Hill became the first woman to cluded with West transitioning into a and partner DJ Jazzy Jeff skipped the Kanye West and Jamie Foxx's Perfor- receive the most nominations and (Continued on page 24) event when they learned the category mance Of "Gold Digger"

February 2016 15 Waves Filipinos Making News The Sixth Annual MOST BEAUTIFUL FILIPINOS IN CANADA AWARD OF RECOGNITION

The International Professional Entertainment Network knows how important it is when somebody makes an impact in the community or even in somebody else’s life. That is why the Most Beautiful Filipinos in Canada Award of Recognition was created. Our main goal is to hon- our these people who have really made a difference in Canada. The prestigious award honours the Filipino who has really made a dif- ference. Someone who has done or achieved something beautiful. The word beautiful can be defined in so many different ways. More often than not it describes those with physical attributes only. Howev- er, it can also be someone who has demonstrated an extra ordinary achievement, success, a good deed or a humanitarian service. The awardees were nominated by individuals, group and organization, based on their positive impact in the community they serve. Nomi- nees can be anybody from any field or endeavour, such as: arts, busi- ness, sports, public service etc. The Most Beautiful Filipinos in Canada will be honoured in a simple but elegant Presentation on Saturday, February 20, 2016, at 7 pm at the Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles Street, Toronto. The Awardees will also be featured in the special edition of the FILIPINO Image Mag- azine. For more information please email us at [email protected] or call us at 416 889 1746

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Pope Francis’ historic first made him “her ambassador.” pilgrimage to the Basilica Because of St. Juan Diego’s Shrine of Our Lady of Guada- lowliness, the miracle of Our lupe in Mexico City brought Lady of Guadalupe was able to reflections of obedience, sur- proclaim that “we are all nec- render, and hope as the Holy essary, especially those who Father celebrated Mass on normally do not count be- Pope Francis holding the "Lolo Kiko" doll presented by Filipino priest Feb. 13. cause they are not ‘up to the Rev. Fr. Robert Young. Photo from Vatican Radio “We have just heard how task,’” the Holy Father stated. A Filipino priest studying in visit in his cathedral for the Mary went to meet her cousin “God’s Shrine is the life of his Rome presented Pope Fran- annual meeting with the Ro- Elizabeth. She sets out with- children, of everyone in what- out delay, without doubts, cis with a doll that resem- man clergy. ever condition, especially of without lessening her pace, to bles the pontiff, in a surprise young people without a future After his speech, Pope Fran- be with her relative,” Pope encounter in Rome's cathe- who are exposed to endless cis excused himself as he Francis stated during his hom- dral. painful and risky situations, had to prepare for his apos- ily on Feb. 13, pointing to the the blessed Mexican land,” and the elderly who are The official Facebook page tolic visit to Cuba and Mexi- Gospel of Luke. Pope Francis stated, saying unacknowledged, forgotten of the Vatican Radio posted co. When the Pope was Mary “is the woman who says Mary reveals herself particu- and out of sight,” Pope Francis a photo of Rev. Fr. Robert walking down from the plat- ‘yes’...this is the ‘yes’ which larly to those who feel worth- said. Young presenting the doll to form, Fr. Young ran and prompted her to give the best less. The unworthiness of St. Juan Pope Francis at the Arch- shouted "Santo Padre." of herself, going forth to meet When Our Lady of Guadalupe Diego can be an example to basilica of St. John Lateran in the others,” the Holy Father The priest approached the appeared to St. Juan Diego on everyone, the Pope continued, Rome. continued. Tepeyac Hill in December saying Mary favors her chil- Pope and said in Italian, Pope Francis offered these 1531, Pope Francis recalled dren who feel rejected, The photo shows Pope Fran- "Here’s a gift for you, made reflections while celebrating that “the first miracle oc- “assuring us that those who cis delighted while holding in the Philippines by a friend Mass at the Basilica Shrine of curred which would then be suffer do not weep in vain.” the doll given by Fr. Young. of mine." Our Lady of Guadalupe during the living memory of all this “Look at the Blessed Mother his 6-day papal trip to the Shrine protects.” The doll, "Lolo Ki- The Pope smiled and re- from within our own suffer- country of Mexico. ko," (Grandfather Kiko) uses plied: "Is it for me?" “On that morning, God roused ings, our own fear, hopeless- the nickname given by Fili- During his homily, Pope Fran- the hope of the little ones, of ness, sadness, and say to her, pinos to the Pope when he "I said, 'yes' and he replied, cis noted that listening to that the suffering, of those dis- ‘What can I offer since i am visited the Philippines last 'grazie,'" Fr. Young said. particular Gospel passage on placed or rejected, of all who not learned?’” the Holy Father January 2015. Mary “in this place has a spe- feel they have no worthy place said. Although it was just a brief cial significance.” He went on in these lands,” the Pope stat- encounter, the priest said it The Pope then reflected on a In an interview with CBCP to highlight Mary’s availability ed. will be a "lifetime memory" liturgical hymn, asking to have News, Fr. Young, who is tak- to those in need, saying her for him. Pope Francis also noted that “eyes for you, O Mother, simp- ing up his Doctorate in Can- obedient surrender to God St. Juan Diego first experi- ly contemplating you with a on Law at the Pontifical Uni- helped her serve her brothers Fr. Young also shared that enced true mercy and hope heart quietened by your ten- versity of the Holy Cross, and sisters. the doll came from a friend through Our Lady of Guada- derness, that silence of yours, said he had to cross security in Manila who made the “Just as she accompanied Eliz- lupe. Although St. Juan Diego chaste as the lilies.” lines to be able to get near abeth in her pregnancy, so too often thought “he was not the "Lolo Kiko" dolls as souve- The Holy Father also noted the Pope and give his gift. she has and continues to ac- right person,” Mary remained nirs for the recent papal vis- company the development of persistent in her requests and The pontiff was paying a it. ABS-CBN News (Continued on page 20) Remember that you are dust, Edgardo “Gary” Ibanez and to dust you shall return. January 25, 1967—January 17, 2016

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord Ash Wednesday at St.Patrick’s Church. A cross of ashes is applied on a worshipper's forehead on the day marking the start of the and let perpetual light shine upon him. Lenten season. The ashes symbolize the dust from which God made us. As the priest applies the ashes to a person's forehead, he May his soul rest in peace. speaks the words: "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return." Alternatively, the priest may speak the words, Amen. "Repent and believe in the Gospel.” PHOTO BY WAVES.

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ZIKA VIRUS: A public health emergency

Signs and Symptoms This is the same mosquito that closed doors and windows; through: transmits dengue, chikungu- and sleeping under mosquito The incubation period (the nya and yellow fever. nets. It is also important to  Define and prioritize re- time from exposure to symp- empty, clean or cover contain- search into Zika virus dis- toms) of Zika virus disease is Zika virus disease outbreaks ers that can hold water such ease by convening experts not clear, but is likely to be a were reported for the first as buckets, flower pots or and partners. Facts few days. The symptoms are time from the Pacific in 2007 tyres, so that places where similar to other arbovirus in- and 2013 (Yap and French  Enhance surveillance of  Zika virus disease is mosquitoes can breed are re- fections such as dengue, and Polynesia, respectively), and Zika virus and potential moved. caused by a virus trans- include fever, skin rashes, con- in 2015 from the Americas complications. mitted by Aedes mosqui- junctivitis, muscle and joint (Brazil and Colombia) and Special attention and help  Strengthen capacity in toes. pain, malaise, and headache. Africa (Cape Verde). In addi- should be given to those who risk communication to These symptoms are usually tion, more than 13 countries may not be able to protect  People with Zika virus help countries meet their mild and last for 2-7 days. in the Americas have reported themselves adequately, such disease usually have a commitments under the sporadic Zika virus infections as young children, the sick or During large outbreaks in International Health Reg- mild fever, skin rash indicating rapid geographic elderly. French Polynesia and Brazil in ulations. (exanthema) and conjunc- expansion of Zika virus. 2013 and 2015 respectively, During outbreaks, health au- tivitis. These symptoms national health authorities Diagnosis thorities may advise that  Provide training on clini- normally last for 2-7 days. reported potential neurologi- spraying of insecticides be cal management, diagno- Zika virus is diagnosed cal and auto-immune compli- carried out. Insecticides rec- sis and vector control in-  There is no specific treat- through PCR (polymerase cations of Zika virus disease. ommended by the WHO Pesti- cluding through a number ment or vaccine currently chain reaction) and virus iso- Recently in Brazil, local health cide Evaluation Scheme may of WHO Collaborating available. lation from blood samples. authorities have observed an also be used as larvicides to Centres. Diagnosis by serology can be  The best form of preven- increase in Zika virus infec- treat relatively large water difficult as the virus can cross-  Strengthen the capacity of tion is protection against tions in the general public as containers. react with other flaviviruses laboratories to detect the well as an increase in babies mosquito bites. such as dengue, West Nile and Travellers should take the virus. born with microcephaly in  The virus is known to cir- yellow fever. basic precautions described northeast Brazil. Agencies in-  Support health authorities above to protect themselves culate in Africa, the Amer- vestigating the Zika outbreaks Prevention to implement vector con- from mosquito bites. icas, Asia and the Pacific. are finding an increasing body trol strategies aimed at Mosquitoes and their breeding of evidence about the link be- Treatment reducing Aedes mosquito sites pose a significant risk tween Zika virus and micro- populations such as factor for Zika virus infection. Zika virus disease is usually Introduction cephaly. However, more inves- providing larvicide to Prevention and control relies relatively mild and requires tigation is needed before we treat standing water sites Zika virus is an emerging mos- on reducing mosquitoes no specific treatment. People understand the relationship that cannot be treated in quito-borne virus that was through source reduction sick with Zika virus should get between microcephaly in ba- other ways, such as clean- first identified in Uganda in (removal and modification of plenty of rest, drink enough bies and the Zika virus. Other ing, emptying, and cover- 1947 in rhesus monkeys breeding sites) and reducing fluids, and treat pain and fever potential causes are also being ing them. through a monitoring network contact between mosquitoes with common medicines. If investigated. of sylvatic yellow fever. It was and people. symptoms worsen, they  Prepare recommenda- subsequently identified in hu- Transmission should seek medical care and tions for clinical care and mans in 1952 in Uganda and This can be done by using in- advice. There is currently no follow-up of people with the United Republic of Tanza- Zika virus is transmitted to sect repellent; wearing clothes vaccine available. Zika virus, in collabora- nia. Outbreaks of Zika virus people through the bite of an (preferably light-coloured) tion with experts and oth- disease have been recorded in infected mosquito from the that cover as much of the body WHO response er health agencies. ⦿ Aedes genus, mainly Aedes as possible; using physical Africa, the Americas, Asia and WHO is supporting countries aegypti in tropical regions. barriers such as screens, the Pacific. to control Zika virus disease

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(Continued from page 12) added. [lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transsexuals] LGBT DOH may bar Pinoy Pacquiao has apologized FORBES:.NOT THE 1ST... community." for the remarks, but he athletes from Rio maintained his stance on The company is no stranger uneventful fight with May- the issue due to his reli- to cutting ties with its big- weather. Olympics gious belief. name athlete endorsers. “Pacquiao’s camp hoped According to ESPN.com, By Mayen Jaymalin Nike officially parted ways defeating Mayweather Nike has dropped former with Pacquiao early Thurs- would send sales skyrock- cyclist Lance Armstrong, day, saying it will no longer eting for the Nike line. In- running back Ray Rice, run- have dealings with the Fili- stead, Pacquiao had a list- ning back Adrian Peterson pino icon. less performance against and sprinter Oscar Pistori- Mayweather, which he "We find Manny Pacquiao's us as endorsers over the blamed on a shoulder inju- comments abhorrent," the past four years. ry. Sales of the Nike company said in a state- Pacquiao will return to the Pacquiao line have been ment. "Nike strongly op- ring for the last time limited and royalties were poses discrimination of any against Timothy Bradley on MANILA, Philippines – The He said they would have to expected to generate less kind and has a long history April 9 in Las Vegas (April Department of Health assess the situation by July, than $1 million this year for of supporting and standing 10 Manila time). (DOH) may stop Filipino then come up with an advi- Pacman,” Badenhausen up for the rights of the philstar.com athletes from participating sory. in the 2016 Summer Olym- “What we want is for our pic Games in Brazil due to athletes to be able to focus the prevailing Zika epidem- on their preparations. We ic. do not want them being Lyndon Lee Suy, DOH bothered and lose their fo- spokesman, said yesterday cus on their training,” Lee the department will come Suy said. out with a recommendation Thousands of athletes are on whether or not Filipino set to converge in Rio de athletes should be allowed Janeiro for the 2016 Olym- to join the games before the pics. start of the Olympics in Au- gust. The Philippines is expected to field at least 15 athletes “If the (Zika) cases are still in various sports. high, then maybe we shouldn’t allow them to go. The national basketball But if it is already under team, Gilas Pilipinas, may control, why should we also join if it wins the FIBA prevent them from join- Olympic Qualifying Tourna- 2015 McLuhan Fellowship awardee, Joseph Morong (center) with Butch Galicia, Teresa Torralba, Ores ment to be held in Manila in ing?” Lee Suy asked. Ting and Mon Torralba. July. THE PHILIPPINE STAR

February 2016 20 Waves Filipinos Making News TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] BOOK ON “PEOPLE REVOLUTION” LAUNCHED ON FEB. 25 By Joseph G. Lariosa

CHICAGO (JGL) – As the Filipino na- tion prepares to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution later this month, Kim Komenich, a photojournalist of San Francisco Chronicle, who won the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for covering the EDSA Revolution, will roll out his book, “Revolution Revisited,” at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Con- sulate General in San Francisco, Cali- fornia on Feb. 25, 2016. Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. welcomed the launching of Mr. Komenich’s book, saying, the “1986 People Power Rev- "REVOLUTION REVISITED": Pulitzer Prize olution was not only a turning point winner Kim Komenich (left) presents his in Philippine history but also a book on the 1986 EDSA People Power source of inspiration for oppressed Revolution, “Revolution Revisited”, to peoples everywhere. Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. at the Philippine “It was an unequivocal proof that a Embassy in Washington, D.C. on 28 Janu- nation’s yearning for freedom and ary 2016. (Photo courtesy of the Philip- democracy could never be totally pine Embassy) suppressed and that it could give the people the courage to rise above tect and preserve the quality of the their fears and pessimism. This is the photographs. story that Kim Komenich’s photo- “On one level, I was just photo- graphs eloquently tell.” graphing the day-to-day life in the “Revolution Revisited” is a compen- Philippines, but on another, I was dium of photographic images of the watching some of these things hap- days leading up to, during, and after pening behind the scenes. What a gift the EDSA People Power Revolution, it was to be a witness to this,” Kome- which is considered the first peaceful nich further remarked. and bloodless revolution launched To find out more about the book and by the people against their autocratic how to get a copy, please visit government. Komenich won the Pu- revrev.com/blog or e-mail kome- litzer Prize in 1987 for his extraordi- [email protected]. nary coverage of the historical event. (Continued from page 17) she comes to tell us again: be my am- The photographs were also exhibited Mr. Komenich was a former instruc- in a show of the same title at the Aya- bassador, the one I send to build many tor at the University of Missouri and At Guadalupe mass, Pope... la Museum and other parts of the new shrines, accompany many lives, teaches workshops around the coun- wipe away many tears,” Pope Francis Philippines in 2011, and in the Phil- try. In 2001 he was a teaching fellow ippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. that Mary wants all her children to “be stated. at the U. C. Berkeley Graduate School ambassadors” like St. Juan Diego, by in 2015. “Mary says this to us again. Go and of Journalism's Center for Photog- giving food to the hungry, refuge to build my shrine, help me to lift up the “While I was working, I kept history raphy. He also taught a Photojournal- those in need, clothing the naked and lives of my sons and daughters, your in mind,” Komenich said while ex- ism course at Stanford Continuing helping the sick. brothers and sisters.” CNA/EWTN plaining the measures it took to pro- Studies. ([email protected]) “Today, she sends us out anew; today, News

(Continued from page 21) chocolate, sex or certain drugs. setts General Hospital, found that learning and memory, lowering heart patients confined to a bed that bone density, blood pressure, etc. Another study showed that music 7 WAYS MUSIC BENEFITS... listened to music for 30 minutes had [9] Research found that by listening with a quick tempo played in a ma- lower blood pressure, slower heart to just 50 minutes of uplifting music jor key made people feel happy, rates, and less distress than those the levels of antibodies in the hu- they age. while music with a slow tempo in a who didn’t listen to music. man body increases. While different minor key more easily led to feel- Even people who have some form of types of music were not studied, it is ings of sadness. 5) Improves Sleep Quality brain damage can regain partial or important one listens to music they full access to memories (depending 4) Heartbeat, Pulse Rate & Blood Some of the most common things to enjoy as personal preference of mu- on severity) by listening to music, as Pressure interfere with sleep are stress and sic does have an effect on overall listening can help draw on old mem- anxiety (heart rates.) Since music ‘We listen to music with our mus- physical effects. ories and neurological patterns due has the ability to affect both in a cles.’ Nietzsche 7) Reduces Depression & Anxiety to the fact that the rhythm and positive way, research has found sounds of music stay within the core Studies have shown that music that listening to music at various Researchers from Drexel University of the mind for a long time. strengthens the heart and improves times promotes better sleep pat- found that cancer patients who ei- the recovery time of patients who 3) Music Makes You Happier terns for people and even created ther listened to music or worked were suffering from heart disease. more restful sleeps. In some cases with a music therapist experienced As mentioned before, music has the Regardless of the genre of music, music might even be able to be used a reduction in anxiety, had better power to do so much. It can make listening to your favorite music re- to effectively treat insomnia. blood pressure levels and improved you feel happy, sad, excited or even leases endorphins in the brain that moods. Music can have positive ef- pumped up. Listening to music that 6) Boosts Your Immune System & help to improve vascular health. It fects on the psyche, mood, pain and hits you in a special way causes Reduces Pain has been seen that both men and quality of life as well. your brain to release dopamine Research has shown that music is women who listened to music soon “The evidence suggests that music which is known as a feel good chem- capable of reducing levels of the after cardiac surgery were much interventions may be useful as a ical. It causes us to feel emotions stress hormone cortisol, which is less anxious and even reported hav- complementary treatment to people like happiness, excitement, joy, etc. responsible for weakening the im- ing less pain as opposed to those with cancer,” Joke Bradt. Listening to music provides us with mune system, increasing risk of who rested quietly. www.collective-evolution.com the same burst of happiness that we heart disease, interfering with would get from eating a piece of An observation made at Massachu-

February 2016 21 Waves Filipinos Making News FILIPINOS MAKING WAVES TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Lance Fuentes: Dribbling his way to the spotlight What inspires you? My Instagram account because a lot of people are witness- ing my hard work and my dedication to basketball. In return, I also inspire a lot of people that nothing is im- possible with God. Who is your basketball idol? Stephen Curry is my idol. He is humble and he also believes in God. And his shooting is spectacular and his handles are on point. What is your favorite bas- ketball team? My favorite is the Warriors because they have amazing teamwork.

A 13-year old Filipino Who coached you or Grade 8 student from Rich- helped you improve your mond-Vancouver is creat- basketball skills? My dad ing quite a stir with his bas- helped me improve my ball ketball skills. And the news skills and I would like to waves rippled to Toronto. thank him for motivating me, driving me to the court, Lance Fuentes, aka and supporting me. And my trophies. I won the Knights ance this with your aca- What do you hope to "L.A_Handles" on his Insta- Mom, despite her health, she of Columbus free throw com- demic and other pur- share with the Filipino gram, is in the Grand Finals supports me 100%. petition: District and Lower suits? My parents support- community? My parents for TSN Advil Highlight of Mainland. ed me by always cheering are both Filipinos and I am Besides dribbling/ball the Month Contest me on in my games and driv- so proud and humble to be handling what other skills (Canada). His exceptional Are you inclined to pur- ing me to my games and in this contest as a Filipino. are you good at? I'm also skills in ball handling, that sue a basketball career? practices. I always prioritize good at shooting and pass- he worked so hard since he I’m very inclined to pursue my studies first before any- Please check Lance’s amaz- ing. And I have a lot of expe- was 7 years old, earned him my basketball career. I thing else. In my spare time, ing display of basketball rience because I played for a a spot in the contest. practice almost everyday, I go to the Richmond Olym- talent at https://youtu.be/ lot of club teams and coach- rain or shine and even snow. pic Oval or the community dt4ToXpHFwY & https:// Proud parents, Ronald and es since I was in Grade 4, And I believe I have the most Center for basketball prac- youtu.be/i31LkbCewb8 Arlyn, would like to reach especially AthElite. I am wonderful and special gift tice. out to our readers to vote very good in Math. I am also from God. And I know one Lance Fuentes is indeed a for Lance from March 8 to attending Kumon-Happy day, I can share this to a lot What is your ultimate Filipino Making Waves! April 3, 2016. Voters will Learning Center in Westmin- of young ballers that any- dream? My ultimate dream also have a chance of win- From March 8 to April 3, ster. That helps me a lot. thing is possible if you be- is to play in the NBA. I also let’s all vote for Lance ning $5000 CAD. lieve. want to create a program Do you have trophies/ Fuentes at the Advil High- and train young kids on how In an exclusive interview, medals in basketball or is light of the Month website: How have your parents to get handles, especially Lance confidently answers this the first competition supported you in your those coming from families www.tsn.ca/Advil the questions passed to you joined? I have 2 MVP passion? How do you bal- him. who can't afford it. Lifestyle 7 Ways Music Benefits Your Heart, Brain & Health Joe Martino Who doesn’t love music? Personally I like many types states of mind, developing that music education at an training. Certainly there are some of of music, but I can’t say that the brain and is useful in early age stimulates the Even children as young as us, but for the most part I fall in love with a lot of meditation -which has a ton child’s brain in a number of one year old who partici- music is a big part of our music. It is usually special of health benefits. ways that helps to improve pated in interactive music lives. Whether it’s the music bands here and there that verbal skills, communica- The fact is, there isn’t a sin- lessons with their parents that we listen to on the way make their way through my tion skills and visual skills. gle human culture on earth had a greater ability to to work, while we workout, ears that I tend to love and that has lived without mu- A study that looked at 4 to 6 communicate, smiled more or the music we hear in a stick with for a long time. sic! For example, native Af- year olds who were subject frequently and were show- symphony or film, it can The beautiful thing is, eve- ricans and Americans both to one month of musical ing greater signs of sophis- bring up our moods, tell us ryone’s taste in music is used music in the form of training that included train- ticated brain responses to a story or even bring us different so no matter what chanting for their rituals ing in rhythm, pitch, melo- music. down. Music has touched music you make, you’re and healing ceremonies. In dy, voice and basic musical cultures all over the world likely to find someone who 2) Keeps an aging brain Ancient Greece music was concepts resulted in en- since very early times in will appreciate it. Of course healthy used to ease stress, soothe hanced ability to under- human history. Have you the music industry favours pain and help with sleeping stand words and explain Research has shown that ever wondered how music certain types of music and patterns. Many have said their meaning. having musical training and might affect our health? is designed to not allow in- music heals the soul, and it listening to or playing mu- die bands to get very far, A study using subjects that “I think music in itself is appears that they were sic in old age can help keep but that is a whole other were 8 to 11 year olds healing. It’s an explosive right! the brain healthy especially discussion. found that those who were expression of humanity. It’s as it ages. Since listening to How Music Benefits Our involved in extra-curricular something we are all Music is capable of a num- music is like exercising the Health music classes were devel- touched by. No matter what ber of health benefits in- brain, one can expect the oping higher verbal IQ’s culture we’re from, every- cluding lowering stress lev- 1) Improves visual & ver- benefits of better memory and their visual ability was one loves music.” ~ Billy els, raising states of con- bal skills and mental sharpness as greater than those who Joel sciousness, changing Several studies have shown were not receiving the (Continued on page 20) moods, accessing different

February 2016 22 Waves Filipinos Making News LIFESTYLE TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Immunotherapy: A ray of hope for lung cancer patients CONSUMERLINE Ching M. Alano (Reprinted from Philstar)

Mike Espina was losing weight, get- chance he gets, he never tires of What’s immunotherapy? the clinical trials in the UK happily ting more tired than usual, and telling people his story. “I want to reported they have been cured of growing weaker every day, his en- share my experiences so I can help Immunotherapy is a form of treat- their tumors only after weeks of ergy being drained like the flame of raise awareness on how we can ment where the body’s immune immunotherapy. Some of these pa- a candle slowly ebbing away. Re- overcome lung cancer. I am grateful system is trained to recognize and tients were initially given only a turning home to the Philippines to have been healed by God, and I ward off cancer cells. Especially few months to live. after working abroad, he went to hope others can be inspired by my when it is healthy, the body has the see a doctor and underwent some healing.” natural capacity to fight off cancer Indeed, immunotherapy has tests. There was a mass in his lung cells. Immunotherapy stimulates sparked more than a glimmer of and a biopsy confirmed his worst “We have heard stories from lung the immune system to work harder hope for cancer patients in the fear: He had stage four lung cancer. cancer survivors, and they are sto- and smarter so it could attack can- western world. Once this treatment ries that touch us,” says Dr. Gerry cer cells more efficiently. option becomes available in the Mike will never forget the day the Cornelio, oncologist at St. Luke’s Philippines, many patients who are doctor pronounced his death sen- Medical Center. “However, the chal- “Immunotherapy allows us to use hanging on to a slim thread of hope tence. He recounts in his blog: “As I lenges of lung cancer remain press- our immune systems, our bodies, to may just get a second lease on life. remember, it was like in a movie. ing, and they need to be ad- combat the disease so what we Suddenly, everything stopped and dressed.” have is not really the same kind of “Lung cancer treatment is still con- movements became like in a slow side effects or toxicities that you tinuously improving. We are hop- motion. I could not comprehend And the battle rages on. According see with chemotherapy or other ing that if we can’t beat it, we can at what my doctor was talking about, to the 2012 Globocan statistics of cytotoxic agents,” notes Dr. Gerry least make it a controllable dis- it could not sink into my head ... I the International Agency for Re- Cornelio. ease,” discloses Dr. Cornelio. search on Cancer (IARC), lung can- was enveloped by fear because I The treatment has shown astound- Dr. Cornelio, however, still believes felt I would die too soon, not cer is the most common type and cause of cancer death among Filipi- ing promise as can be gleaned from that despite all these developments achieving the things I wanted to results of clinical trials presented at in lung cancer treatment, nothing happen in my life.” no men, and top two in mortality among Filipino women. the American Society for Clinical beats a healthy lifestyle when it A visibly shaken Mike asked him- Oncology annual conference last comes to battling lung or other can- self: “How could this happen to me The World Health Organization year. Aside from lung cancer, im- cers. “A sound and healthy lifestyle, when I lived such a healthy lifestyle (WHO) sees a spike in lung cancer munotherapy was found to be ef- and a clean environment, remain — I ran regularly, ate healthy, and diagnosis in the next 20 years. fective against melanoma, kidney, important factors in lung cancer did not smoke?” About three years ago, WHO re- bladder, and head and neck can- treatment,” he stresses. ⦿ ported 8.2 million cancer-related cers. Immunotherapy has also According to his doctor, his expo- deaths and 14M new cancer cases shown some promise in the treat- TO ADVERTISE sure to petroleum refineries could (this is expected to increase to 22M ment of mesothelioma, a cancer 647 718-1360 have triggered the development of in the next two decades). related to asbestos exposure. or email cancer cells in his lungs. Mike lived [email protected] and worked in Kuwait as a product While smoking is the number one Cancer patients who participated in development specialist for a tele- culprit behind lung cancer, there communications company. are other factors that increase one’s risk of lung cancer, such as pollu- Aside from his toxic exposure, his tion, exposure to high doses of radi- doctor said that stress could have ation, heredity, and industrial and also contributed to his condition, chemical carcinogens. particularly during the wearying worrisome period of his life when Last week was National Cancer Mike was a graduate student in Consciousness Week and the Frankfurt. Usapang Kanser round-table dis- cussion organized by Merck Sharp Mike’s pulmonologist prescribed & Dome (MSD) instilled awareness oral therapy for three months to of this disease and what’s being shrink the mass found in his left done to win the battle vs. the Big C. lung. Only after this would they de- The good news is, current develop- cide on a treatment plan. ments in lung cancer treatment are giving patients — and their families After his oral therapy, and buoyed — newfound sense of hope. up by an ample dose of support from his friends, Mike underwent “Chemotherapy remains one of the another CT scan procedure to common ways of curing cancer, but check if the mass in his lung had there are recent breakthroughs in shrunk. Mike got the biggest sur- lung cancer treatment that can help prise of his life: While they were more patients,” reveals Dr. Gary only hoping for the mass to shrink, Lorenzo, oncologist from the Ma- they were astonished to discover kati Medical Center. that it was completely gone! For Mike, his recovery was nothing The good doctor mentions other short of a miracle. forms of therapy, such as radiation, which kills cancer cells, and target- Today, Mike, full of life and hope, is ed therapy, which counters specific ready to face another exciting chap- abnormalities in cancer cells. ter in his life: He’s set to migrate to the United States later this year or But of all the treatment options early next year. Meanwhile, he’s available to patients, Dr. Lorenzo taking it one day at a time. He’s do- points out that a form of treatment ing some painting, which he called immunotherapy has proven learned from his support group as very promising in clinical trials part of his therapy. And every abroad.

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For more information on ‘Remit Now, Pay Later,’ please visit luminusfinancial.com Box A Smile delivered smiles to 3,000 children over the holiday season The busy holiday season was dancing and singing, and of special and memorable. made extra special with the course, food and drinks. LBC has been a very important partner for Project “LBC has been a very im- activation of Box A Smile, PEARLS. LBC USA has generously provided assistance With these events, an over- portant partner for Project LBC’s Christmas GiftGiving to Project PEARLS in transporting in-kind donations to whelming sense of communi- PEARLS. LBC USA has gener- activity during which smiles Manila from United States. Because of this, we are ty and camaraderie was felt ously provided assistance to were delivered to 3,000 un- able to provide to hundreds more children in the throughout, in keeping with Project PEARLS in transport- derprivileged children in var- communities we serve mainly in Bulacan and Tondo, the spirit of giving, the true ing in-kind donations to Ma- ious communities. With the Manila. invaluable assistance of Pro- spirit of the holiday season. nila from United States. Be- ject Pearls, the Box A Smile Over 3,000 donor partici- cause of this, we are able to When they informed me that they would like to gift-giving events were a suc- pants from the US were en- provide to hundreds more partner with Project PEARLS for a gift-giving for 3,000 cess, drawing volunteers gaged, and co-sponsors like- children in the communities children, I was very grateful and humbled, not to both from the LBC & Project wise provided much-needed we serve mainly in Bulacan mention, I was jumping up and down from Pearls communities. assistance for the events. and Tondo, Manila. excitement because this is the first time we are able to provide Christmas gifts to over 1,000 children. Project Pearls, a volunteer, LBC volunteers from various “When they informed me that non-government agency departments and areas par- they would like to partner LBC and Project PEARLS partnership is more than just headed by Melissa Villa, gath- ticipated in the gift-giving with Project PEARLS for a a corporate partnership, it is really a partnership for ered children in the various activities: from the princi- gift-giving for 3,000 children, humanity. Together, we are helping and supporting communities of Helping pals, executives, and their I was very grateful and hum- each other in making this world a better and kinder Land/Newland, Tondo, Ma- children, to warehouse per- bled, not to mention, I was place for all - rich, poor or poorest.--- MELISSA VILLA, nila, Lubusang Alyansa ng sonnel, associates and front- jumping up and down from Project Pearls Katutubong Aeta ng Sam- liners, delivery associates excitement because this is bales (LAKAS) in Botolan, and teams. The LBC family the first time we are able to Zambales, and relocated resi- came in full-force, some em- provide Christmas gifts to Being there in the gift dents of Ulingan now in Ba- ployees dressed as Santa over 1,000 children. Claus, enjoining the children giving … heartwarming rangay Batia, Bulacan. A total LBC volunteers from various seeing the smiles of the of 3,000 children were treat- and all present that it is in- departments and areas par- children. We’re happy to ed to a Christmas party with deed FAMILY that truly makes the holiday season ticipated in the gift-giving make their Christmas a games and prizes, lots of activities: from the princi- little bit brighter. --- pals, executives, and their children, to warehouse per- MONICA ARANETA, sonnel, associates and front- President, LBC Foundation liners, delivery associates and teams. The LBC family came in full-force, some em- ployees dressed as Santa Claus, enjoining the children and all present that it is in- deed FAMILY that truly makes the holiday season special and memorable. LBC encourages community- building by providing all em- ployees the opportunity to LBC VITAS Warehouse Manager Glenn Garcia as Santa Claus, with volunteer and assist the are- the children of Helping Land, Tondo, Manila as where they serve. ⦿ AUGUST 20 & 21 “Box A Smile gave me a chance to 2016 reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. Seeing all those kids and FOR the joy on their faces as we not only SPONSORSHIPS, FOOD VENDORS, gave them gifts, but also played with TRADE EXHIBITORS them and showed them kindness, was heartwarming and moving. It was a good reminder that this is how Christmas, and everyday for Call Rolly Mangante that matter, should be. A time to share, and spread joy and peace.” -- NENA L. WUTHRICH, Executive Director, LBC Foundation 416 845-4984

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MUSIC STAND Thank you to the followers of this page. For requests to publish the chords of your favourite OPM songs, please continue to email us at [email protected]. Mon Torralba Pag Tumatagal You and I (Together Forever) Guitar Lessons Lalong Tumitibay Artist: Rico Puno CALL (Nonoy Tan—Mon Torralba) Artist: WADAB 647 707 7201 Intro: C(add9) | Fm/C | C(add9) | Fm/C

Intro: Em7 | A11 | DM7 | A11 sustain (Continued from page 14) Verse 1 TEN OF THE MOST UNFORGETTABLE... Verse 1 C(add9) performance of his hit single “Touch The Sky.” DM7 My love Alam mo bang ikaw lamang Fm/C Patti LaBelle Joins Christina Aguilera, Mya, Pink and A11 DM7 Forever you will always be my Lil' Kim for “Lady Marmalade” C(add9) Ang tangi kong minamahal Christina Aguilera, Mya, Pink and Lil' Kim’s revamped Only love Am7 GM7 version of “Lady Marmalade” received a classic touch Fm/C Ang buhay kong ito during the 2002 award show when Patti LaBelle joined Forever you will always be my Gm A11 F#m-B11-EM7 the ladies on stage. The legendary soul singer capped Em7 Am7 Ay nagkakulay ng dahil sa 'yo off the special performance by adding her vocals to her Faithful love timeless hit, which was inducted into the Grammy Hall Verse 2 D7sus D7 G7sus G G11-G7 of Fame in 2003. It's always you, you'll always be

Mary J. Blige's Amazing Performance Of "No More B11 EM7 Verse 2 Kung ika'y nalulumbay Drama" B11 EM7 C(add9) Mary J. Blige is no stranger to giving fans their money’s At wala sa iyong dumamay My love worth when it comes to her live shows. Nothing short Bm7 AM7 Fm/C of those expectations, Blige delivered an amazing per- Tawagin ang pangalan ko Forever you will be my first and formance of “No More Drama” in 2002. Am B11 C(add9) Jennifer Hudson's Riveting Whitney Houston Tribute Asahan mong andiyan na ako Only love B11 Fm/C Whitney Houston’s untimely death in 2012 just hours Don't you know that (2x) For you alone I'll give my before the 54th annual Grammy Awards prompted Em7 Am7 show producers to make last minute revisions. To hon- Everlasting love Chorus or Houston’s Legacy, Jennifer Hudson closed the show D7sus D7 G7sus G7 G11-G7 with an emotional rendition of "I Will Always Love EM7 B11 I promise you, you'll always be You." After her performance, Hudson released a state- Pag tumatagal lalong tumitibay ment to Radar Online, “It was the greatest honor of my EM7 Bm7-E9 Chorus life to be able to be the one to pay tribute to Whitney’s Ang pag-ibig na itong inaalay C(add9) C FM7 (Em7) memory. It was from my heart. I haven’t stopped cry- AM7 Am EM7-DM7-GM7-Em7-A11 You and I will never say goodbye ing since she passed. Her family is in my prayers.” Ito’y tunay, I love you Dm7 G7sus G7 F/C-C Usher And James Brown's Soulful Duet Will never even wonder why Verse 1 C E Am-Am/G Usher’s 2004 single “Caught Up” eventually led to the You and I will always be Atlanta-native catching up with his idol James Brown. DM7 D7sus D7 G7sus G7 The R&B heart throb had a chance to showcase some Lalo kitang minamahal Together forever of his dance moves when Brown joined him on stage at A11 DM7 C FM7 (Em7) the 2005 Grammy Awards for a performance of “Sex Habang tayo'y tumatagal You and I will never say goodbye Machine.” Am7 GM7 Dm G7sus G7 F/C-C Aretha Franklin's Electrifying Performance Of Ligaya ko'y ikaw Will never even wonder why "Respect" Gm A11 F#m-B11-EM7 C E Am-Am/G Kung didilim ikaw ang ilaw You and I will always be The Queen of Soul commanded the attention -- and Dm G11 G7 respect -- of Grammy viewers when she graced the B11 EM7 stage in 1991 for her performance of “Respect,” in Together forever Sa oras na kapiling kita commemoration of Franklin’s prestigious Grammy Liv- B11 EM7 C - Fm/C – C - Fm/C ing Legend award. Walang lungkot, puro ligaya In love Michael Jackson Won Eight Grammys In 1984 Bm7 E9 AM7 Ikaw ang tanging iibigin The legendary King of Pop became the king of the Am B11 Repeat I Grammys in 1984 when he received eight awards. Pang habangbuhay kong mamahalin Though M.J.’s record was matched in 2000 by Santana, Repeat Chorus except last two lines B11 Jackson still holds the record for most Grammy nomi- Don't you know that (2x) Dm G11 G7 G11-G7 nations in a single year with 12. Together Forever Beyoncé And Tina Turner 's Epic Duet (Repeat Chorus except last word) C – Fm/C - C Following her memorable duet with Prince in 2004, Bey EM7-B11 Love found herself “rolling” into an unforgettable perfor- ... you, haah... mance with Tina Turner. The pair took the stage to-

gether to perform Turner’s classic hit, “Proud Mary.” (Repeat Chorus except last word) Brennan Williams, Pop Culture Editor, The Huffington

EM7-C11 Post ... you, haah... (Repeat Chorus 1/2 step higher … to FADE)

"Music is what feelings sound like"

February 2016 25 Waves Filipinos Making News Entertainment TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil reunite for much-awaited ‘kilig’ comeback ABS-CBN Star Kargo ABS-CBN’s ‘Dolce Amore’ launches service in brings the ‘sweetest love’ to viewers worldwide via TFC Greater Toronto Area One-stop shop cargo offering to serve fast-growing Filipino Canadian community

ONTARIO, CANADA, FEBRUARY 8, 2016 ABS-CBN Star Kargo, a Kapamilya service of TFC that is a one-stop shop for door-to- door shipments from the U.S. to the Philippines, has expanded its coverage by launching on January 16 in Ontario, Canada to serve the Greater Toronto Area.

"Star Kargo Canadanwas conceived with the fast-growing Filipi- no Canadian community in mind," said Ray Olano, ABS-CBN North America head of sales and distribution. "There are over 70,000 Filipino Canadian households and many of them have benefited from using our products and services like TFC and myRemit. Thousands have also been engaged by our TFC Events. Adding Star Kargo to our list of offerings in Canada means our customers here can enjoy the same quality, reliabil- ity and trustworthy service that ABS-CBN and TFC have been known for."

February 12, 2016 (QUEZON the big screen, with “Just the Way To kick off its service, Star Kargo Canada announced its two CITY, PHILIPPINES) – From the You Are” and “Everyday I Love drop off locations under Authorized Agent MCA Cash & Cargo phenomenal success of their top- You” being certified box-office hits. Inc.: 6-3500 Pharmacy Ave. Scarborough ON, M1W2T6 and 1445 rating series “Forevermore,”Liza Courtneypark Drive East, Mississauga ON, L5T2E3. Pick up of Soberano and Enrique – one of Moreover, Liza said that fans should expect her team-up with boxes may also be requested. the country’s hottest love teams – Enrique to level up in terms of return to worldwide television to To celebrate its launch, Star Kargo Canada is offering a Special ‘kilig,’ and that they will be more give viewers a taste of ‘sweet love’ Introductory Price of $5.00 CAD off per box until February 29, via ABS-CBN’s newest romantic open to experimenting with their characters in “Dolce Amore.” 2016. drama “Dolce Amore” beginning Monday, February 15 (Tuesday, Serena and Tenten’s worlds collide To learn more about ABS-CBN Star Kargo Canada, February 16 – Australian Daylight when Serena, in search of herself, call 416.495.7007 or visit http://www.star-kargo.ca Savings Time or AEDT, New Zea- wanders off and travels to the Phil- land Daylight Savings Time or ippines, a country she is strangely NZDT, Guam, and Japan time) via drawn to and heard about from her WILL COCO FIND LOVE The Filipino Channel (TFC). Filipina nanny. After making the whole country fall From their unexpected meet up, WITH ANNE IN “FPJ’S ANG in love and believe in forever, Liza the two will discover a sense of be- and Enrique take on “Dolce longing to each other and will find PROBINSYANO Amore,” a story of two young wan- themselves exploring the greatest dering souls in search of who they adventure of all – falling in love. really are, who will be brought to- gether by destiny and feel an infal- Kapamilya singer-actor and heart- lible connection with each other. throb Matteo Guidicelli, mean- while, will take on the role “It’s a project I think almost every- of Giancarlo, Serena’s best friend one will be able to relate to. It’s who is secretly in love with her. about finding your identity and finding love, and the story is just so Playing Liza’s adoptive parents in fun and uplifting,” said Liza of the the series are (Luciana) and Ruben Maria kickoff of TFC’s theme for the love month, ‘Feb-ibig.’ Soriquez (Roberto), while Edgar Mortiz (Dodoy), Rio Locsin (Paps), She plays Serena, a young girl and Kean Cipriano (Binggoy) will “I Love OPM” and “It’s Showtime” ing. As he faces his new mission, raised in Italy by her adoptive par- depict Tenten’s simple but loving host Anne Curtis adds kilig to the how can Cardo protect Trina and ents. Though she lives a good life, adoptive family. evening viewing habit of TV view- Michael from danger? Will Cardo she cannot shake off the feeling ers as she joins the cast of the num- fall in love to Trina as he does his that an important part of her iden- “Dolce Amore,” which will be subti- ber one teleserye on primetime, duty as her bodyguard? Don’t miss tity seems to be missing – the truth tled in English for non-Filipino “FPJ’s ”. Anne the action-packed scenes in “FPJ’s about where she came from. speaking viewers, will also see plays the role of Trina Trinidad, a Ang Probinsyano,” weeknights in characters portrayed by seasoned rich fashion designer who has a ABS-CBN. For more information Bearing the same struggles is the actors Sunshine Cruz, Andrew bitter relationship with his stepfa- about the program, visit the official character of Enrique, Tenten, who E, and Frenchie Dy. ther Michael Alonzo played by vet- social networking site of Dream- grew up in an orphanage suffering eran actor . As scape Entertainment Television at from the pain of his real parents’ Do not miss the kickoff of ‘Feb-ibig’ potential harm threatens their fam- Facebook.com/DreamscapePH, rejection. A hardwork- this love month via “Dolce Amore” ily, Michael taps Cardo (Coco Mar- Twitter.com/DreamscapePH, and ing raketero, Tenten takes on differ- beginning this February 15, Mon- tin) to be their bodyguard and asks Instagram.com/DreamscapePH. ent jobs to help his adoptive family. day (February 16, Tuesday – AEDT, help to find out who is the person NZDT, Guam, and Japan time) via behind the threats they are receiv- “It’s a ‘peasant meets a princess’ TFC worldwide. Worldwide view- kind of feel. It’s a very ers can also witness the beginning light teleserye, like what we all love of ‘sweet love’ via livestream on TO ADVERTISE WITH WAVES – the kind of ‘Forevermore’ feels,” TFC’s official online service, shared Enrique. TFC.tv Relish “Dolce Amore” also CALL 647-718-1360 Aside from “Forevermore,” the suc- via The Filipino Channel’s (TFC) cess of LizQuen also translated on various platforms worldwide. ⦿ [email protected]

February 2016 26 Waves Filipinos Making News ENTERTAINMENT TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Six Touristars make the cut… Susan puts a period to “I LOVE OPM” HITS THE RIGHT the Grace ‘issue’

NOTES IN PILOT EPISODES; WINS NATIONAL TV RATINGS ABS-CBN’s newest singing competition for non-Filipino singers who love Pinoy mu- sic, “I Love OPM,” premiered on a high note with a nation- al TV rating of 24.8% last Saturday (Feb 13) and MANILA, Philippines – While nakaraan, Grace is past 40, so 20.0% last Sunday (Feb 14), before she kept mum on whatever explanation is use- according to data from Kan- something that is nothing less.” tar Media. more than an urban legend, What is important, according The show, hosted by Anne Susan Roces decided to put a Curtis with Eric Nicolas, beat to Grace, is how she is loved period(.) to the persistent ru- its rivals over the weekend and raised by Susan and FPJ. mor that her daughter, Sen./ which only hit 11.1% and “The values I learned from my 6.1% respectively. Presidentiable Grace Poe is the daughter of Susan’s sister parents make me who I am,” Eight hopefuls, or called Clockwise: Jeena Dimaandal, Ryan Gallagher, Anna Rabtsun and Rosemarie Sonora by former stressed Grace. “What my “Touristars,” auditioned but Addy Raj Pres. Ferdinand Marcos. mom always says is you only six of them got the ap- should have a purpose greater proval from the Officer” Martin Nievera’s best? “Why would I deny it if it’s “Himigration Officers” com- “Kahit isang saglit;” Russian than yourself. It’s something “I Love OPM” is a first-of-it- true?” Susan finally broke her posed of the Philippines’ Anna Rabtsun surprised the that my Mom and Dad applied kind singing contest for silence last Tuesday in Iloilo Concert King Martin audience with her rendition in their own lives.” 100% non-Filipinos who where she accompanied Grace Nievera, Asia’s Nightingale of Gloc 9’s “Sirena,” and In- love OPM music. It is an The TV revival of Carlo J. Ca- Lani Misalucha, and Ulti- dian exchange-student Addy during a campaign. “I was original concept by ABS- mate Multimedia Star Toni Raj serenaded the crowd with Rose day and night at paras’ legendary komiks char- CBN. Gonzaga. with Daniel Padilla’s version that time at hindi ko siya naki- acter Panday (on TV5, airing of “Hinahanap-hanap kita”. Don’t miss “I Love OPM” tang nagdadalang-tao. Rose end of this month with Rich- Among those who made the every Saturday right after ard Gutierrez in the titular cut were German-Irish Jeena What OPM hits will be show- was busy with TV shows and “MMK,” and every Sunday Dimaandal captivated the cased next? Who will have she was visible. That was in role) pleased Grace. after “Rated K” on ABS-CBN. crowd with her heartfelt the best love story on how 1968, the year Ronnie (FPJ) For updates, follow “In the prequel,”said Caparas, version of ’s they fell in love with the and I got married, and the @iloveopmtv on Instagram “it will be revealed for the first “;” Philippines and Filipino mu- and Twitter or like https:// same year Grace was born,” time that Panday will be American heartthrob Ryan sic? Which country will be www.facebook.com/ and found at the font of the shown as a foundling, just like Gallagher made the women able to produce the foreign- iloveopm on Facebook. Iloilo Cathedral. scream with “Himigration er whom can sing OPM the Grace.” Asked about the possibility of Incidentally, did you know Grace undergoing a DNA test that Grace was taught with Sen. Bongbong Marcos taekwondo by FPJ? Rosanna Roces to marry her (who’s running for vice presi- dent) and other Marcos rela- She may be small in build but the truth is that she’s a black lesbian partner tives, Susan said, “Ay naku, belter. So, beware! maraming dekada na ang The Philippine Star Veteran actress Rosanna her lesbian lover, Roces said Roces revealed on Wednes- she’s changed a lot. The once day night she’s about to mar- cantankerous but now hap- Catch the WAVES ry her long-lost lesbian lov- py actress said she has er. stopped smoking and drink- every Sunday at ing, among other vices. This “I met her when I was 15. In time, she said it’s for good. www.pinoyradio.com fact, I had Grace so we could This relationship could be have a child to raise togeth- her last. er,” Roces said in a TV inter- Rosanna Roces view with long-time friend, “I’m not even attracted to Boy Abunda. men anymore,” Roces said, signed and went back to act- followed by her signature ing for movies. Grace is Roces’ firstborn. naughty giggle. “She [lesbian lover] thought From being one of the top Roces’ revelation came a day sexy and more controversial I love the father of Grace but after Abunda gave a mouth- no, I just wanted to have a actresses in the ’90s, Roces ful to boxing champion Man- was able to reinvent herself child with him,” Roces said ny Pacquiao because of his on “Abunda Tonite” on ABS- into becoming a dramatic anti-same sex marriage and much-awarded actress Sundays CBN. stand. in the following years. She 8:30 pm - 9:00pm She didn’t give any details on Looking back, Roces and has since then acted for the identify of Grace’s father. Abunda have been friends more serious directors like for more than two decades. Carlitos Siguion-Reyna, Chito Abunda asked Roces what Ron o and Erik Matti. happened to her relationship In the late 1990s, they used with the lesbian lover, why to host the now-defunct She was married for 11 they didn’t end up together. “Startalk,” once the longest years to banker Tito Molina. (Waves of our Lives) Saturday afternoon show-biz The marriage has since been “She just disappeared. Then I oriented talk show on GMA7, annulled. had boyfriends, lovers, so Host: many, you know that, Kuya which also used to be the On television, Roces didn’t Boy. I change partners as home network of Pacquiao. elaborate on the details of KUYA NESTOR fast as people change When Abunda transferred to her wedding to her unnamed clothes,” she said in Filipino. ABS-CBN to host his own lesbian lover. Now that she’s reunited with show, Roces eventually re-

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