Da King Weaves Magic, Daughter Grace Tops Senate Polls

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The late Philippine movie senatorial winner. garda and Chiz Es- the movie king was known) King Fernando Poe Jr. , cudero to be the num- had won the election and Based on the final whose doubtful loss in the ber one Philippine was cheated through manip- tally in the May 13. 2004 presidential contest senator-elect. ulated votes to favour his 2013 Philippine elec- against then president Glo- opponent, Mrs. Arroyo. tions, Grace Poe Poe’s win, whose cam- ria Macapagal, exacted stunned even experts paign hinged heavily sweet revenge from his Photo: Young Grace Poe with and predictions by on her father’s name parents, Fernando Poe Jr and grave by inspiring her overtaking heavy fa- and legacy, validated Susan Roces daughter Grace Poe to win vorites Loren Le- the theory that FPJ (as in grand fashion as the top STORY ON PAGE 3

Get ready for the 7th Filipinos Making Waves Festival Top Five Elected Senators Catch another first. Live Boxing matches at YDS! ERAP WINS “BATTLE OF AGED”: LIM OUT Former president Joseph area of Manila. “Erap” Estrada unseated Estrada ran using the moni- incumbent Manila mayor ker “Asiong Salonga,” a leg- Alfredo Lim in a bitterly and endary mobster from Tondo hotly contested election Grace Poe Loren Legarda lionized in many Philippines showdown but as the for- 16,294,890 14,900,500 movies one of which he mer was proclaimed win- played the title role while ner, Lim hinted an offer of Lim , a former policeman, reconciliation and peace. was known as “ Dirty Harry” The former buddies but for his stance against crimi- who later turned out to be nals, reprising Hollywood’s adversaries, were both born Clint Eastwood’s role in the and raised in the tough dis- movie of the same title. trict of Tondo, Manila but it Chiz Escudero Alan Peter Cayetano Nancy Binay was Estrada who got the STORY ON PAGE 3 14,097,202 14,090,041 13,272,783 most votes in that populous

Pope Francis: 'careerists and social climbers Inside Pages do great harm to the Church' Independent Catholic News EDITORIAL: Faster family reunification for caregivers The men and women of the Church, accepting that obe- "And then chastity, as a pre- Page 4 Church who are careerists dience also passes through cious charism, that enlarges Celebs winning, losing in and social climbers, who human mediations; Poverty, the freedom of your gift to 2013 Elections 'use' people, the Church, which teaches solidarity, God and others with Christ's Page 5 their brothers and sisters - sharing; and Charity and tenderness, mercy, and whom they should be serv- which is also expressed in a closeness. Chastity for the National Artist Daisy Avella- ing - as a springboard for soberness and joy of the Kingdom of Heaven shows na dies at 96 Page 3 their own personal interests essential, to put us on guard how affection has its place How Filipinos in Canada vot- and ambitions, are doing against the material idols in mature freedom and be- ed great harm to the Church. that obscure the true mean- comes a sign of the future Page 5 This is what Pope Francis ing of life. Poverty, which is world, to make God's prima- Another Pinoy wows Ellen asserted in his address to learned with the humble, cy shine forever. But, please, Degeneres the participants in the poor, the sick, and all make it a 'fertile' chastity, Page 19 the plenary assembly of the those who are at the exis- which generates spiritual Pacquiao is 6th highest earn- International Union of Supe- POPE FRANCIS tential margins of life. Theo- children in the Church. The ing non-US athlete riors General (UISG) whom ALESSANDRO BIANCHI/REUTERS/LANDOV retical poverty doesn't do consecrated are mothers: Page 22 he received in audience this anything. Poverty is learned they must be mothers and Hollywood’s Vin Diesel & morning (Wednesday). and chastity: "Obedience as by touching the flesh of the not 'spinsters'! Sarah Jessica Parker in MNL listening to God's will, in the poor Christ in the humble, Pages 23,24 The pontiff spoke to the sis- "Forgive me if I talk like this interior motion of the Holy the poor, the sick, and in And more…... ters of obedience, poverty, Spirit authenticated by the children." (Continued on page 6)

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MANILA FEEDBACK Senate victory for dad, Grace Poe says by Jojo Malig, ABS-CBNnews.com aking pagsasaya dahil marred with allegations of "Inisip ko sasi, sabi kasi ni race tally)," he told ABS-CBN masyado pang maaga. Ito ay widespread cheating, in- Binay na up to 9 votes lang News Tuesday. partial, unofficial pa lang," cluding the infamous "Hello ang sa kanya. Secretly sig- "At the rate she is going, as Poe said. Garci" scandal. uro, kinakampanya siya," high as 65% ang makukuha she told ABS-CBN News. She said, however, that she Grace Poe said she trusted niya. Mataas na mataas ma- is confident of making it to polling firm Pulse Asia, "Si Erap kasi, para kay Grace kukuha niya," De Vera said. the top 12 when the smoke which showed her in 3rd to Poe. I'm sure iyung 3 slots What then, made her per- clears. "Pero may konting 4th place in the Senate race pa na iyon, kasama si Grace form well in the elections? kumpiyansa na makaka- days before the elections. Poe," Robles said. pasok naman siguro tayo sa "Mayroon sigurong mga lu- "Si Senator Loren never ko "Parang iyung mga boto ni top 12 kaya masaya po." gar na hindi nakuha ang talagang nalampasan or si Grace Poe, galing sa PNoy (mga) survey," De Vera ex- Poe added that she never Senator Chiz. Pero ako ay team, Binay team," she add- plained. "Malakas siya expected to rank number 1 nagtiwala talaga sa Pulse ed. across the board." in the Senate race. Asia," she said. MANILA - Team PNoy sena- Poe was initially a guest He partly attributed it to torial candidate Grace Poe is "Never ko pong inasahan Without naming another candidate of Binay's United Poe's late campaign surge. dedicating her impending maging number one. Nagu- polling agency, Poe said she Nationalist Alliance until the "Iyung dulo ng ads niya, victory to the memory of lat ako. Hindi talaga naging has misgivings about the opposition bloc dropped kasama si Susan Roces. Baka her father, the late actor and madali ang laban na ito," she results of other surveys. her, Loren Legarda, and factor iyon." presidential candidate Fer- said. "Merong isa, hindi ako tiwa- Francis Escudero because nando Poe Jr. la." they didn't join sorties. He said Poe's victory is "Hindi ko rin masabi bakit "vindication" of the death Poe told ABS-CBN News that (ako naging number one). Poe said she has yet to be Bakit Poe? and alleged cheating done to the results of the midterm Basta ako ay nagpapasala- congratulated by President Even political analyst and her father. elections surprised her. mat sa mga nagtiwala," she Benigno Aquino, but she UP Vice-President for Public added. sent a text message Sunday "Very competent naman si As of 7 a.m. Tuesday, the Affairs Prospero "Popoy" De thanking him. Grace Poe on her own mer- former Movie and Televi- "Ito po ay para sa alaala ng Vera was surprised with its. Doon sa mga debate, sion Review and Classifica- tatay ko," she said, referring NoyBi factor? Poe's performance. magaling siyang sumagot," tion Board chief was leading to her father who ran and Journalist and blogger Rais- He described her numbers he said. "But apparently, in the senatorial race, ahead lost a hard-fought campaign sa Robles believes that op- as looking like "a runaway mas mayroon magic iyung of second-placed Loren Le- against Gloria Macapagal- position leader and Vice- victory." apelyido and she became garda by more than a mil- Arroyo for the presidency in President Jejomar Binay se- number 1." lion votes. 2004. "Malaki ang pagitan be- cretly campaigned and car- tween number 1 and num- "Masaya ako at nagpapa- The 2004 elections were ried Poe. salamat pero pigil pa ang ber 2 (in the ongoing Senate Erap sees vindication in National Artist mayoral win Daisy Avellana by Jon Carlos Rodriguez, ABS-CBNnews.com dies at 96

MANILA (UPDATE) – and I hope they don’t With his victory in do it again,” he said. the mayoral race Estrada said he be- nearly in the bag, for- lieves that residents mer President Joseph of Manila wanted ‘Erap’ Estrada said he change in the coun- feels vindicated. try’s capital, which he Estrada said his re- said is in “bad shape.” From the Facebook page of Official Gazette of the Republic of the turn to public office Philippines “The situation in Ma- shows that the public nila, it’s in bad shape MANILA, Philippines – Na- of classic Filipino and for- still trusts him after financially, according tional Artist for Theater Dai- eign plays and by encourag- he was ousted from to the report of the sy Avellana died on Sunday ing the establishment of the presidency in Commission on Au- morning. She was 96. performing groups and the 2001, triggered by dit, it’s a well-known This was announced on professionalization of Filipi- allegations of corrup- fact that Manila has Sunday by the government no theater. Together with tion. been overtaken by in its official social media her husband, National Artist “It’s my consolation, that Estrada arrived at the Ninoy the neighboring towns and account. Lamberto Avellana and other artists, she co-founded people still have trust in me Aquino Stadium past mid- cities,” Estrada said. “In memoriam: Daisy H. the Barangay Theatre Guild despite all the black propa- night to await his proclama- Avellana, National Artist for He claimed that studies in 1939 which paved the ganda thrown at me during tion, but the board of can- Theater, January 26, 1917 - show Manila has the highest way for the popularization the time that I was im- vassers decided to wait for May 12, 2013,” the Official level of poverty incidence of theatre and dramatic arts peached. The people know the remaining 4% votes to Gazette of the Republic of and unemployment. in the country, utilizing ra- that I am innocent because be canvassed before making the Philippines said in on dio and television,” the of the fact that we are cele- the proclamation. Estrada said he will focus on Twitter and Facebook. brating EDSA 1 every year, programs on peace and or- NCCA said on its website. Estrada and Lim have fig- According to the National but EDSA Dos was never der when he takes office as Avellana is best remem- ured in a heated word war Commission on Culture and celebrated,” he said early Manila mayor. bered for her portrayal of since the start of the cam- the Arts (NCCA), Avellana Wednesday. Candida Marasigan in the paign, but Estrada said he “If there is no peace and or- was born in Roxas City, Cap- stage and film versions of Estrada is leading the race harbors no ill feelings der, there can never be eco- iz on January 26, 1917. with 288,058 votes com- against Lim. nomic growth, that’s my ex- Nick Joaquin’s “Portrait of pared to Lim’s 257,631 perience [as mayor] in San “She has elevated legitimate the Artist as Filipino.” “I’m a very forgiving man. I theater and dramatic arts to votes, as of 4:43 a.m, with at Juan in 17 years. Even as She was declared National forgave all those who con- a new level of excellence by least 96% of the votes can- President, that was my pri- Artist in 1999 . nived to remove me illegal- staging and performing in vassed. ority,” he said. ly. I’ve forgiven all of them, breakthrough productions ABS-CBNnews.com

May 2013 4 EDITORIAL Faster family reunification for caregivers COUNTERPOINT On April 24th, the Toronto and siblings in the Philip- Star carried on its upper fold pines. the story of a dying caregiv- A.F. Soriano er, 44-year-old Maricon Ger- A commonality shared by ente, who was granted the these three ill-fated caregiv- IS THE ABSENTEE VOTER PROGRAM A FAILURE? elusive permanent residence ers was that they all worked status. It was reported that hard, sacrificed so much and Dismal is the word to de- there were fewer and less day, we said our final fare- it was no less than Minister aspired for a better future scribe absentee voters elec- voters compared to the last well to our mother, Hilaria Jason Kenney who decided for their loved ones in Cana- tion results in the recently 2010 Presidential Elections Figueroa Soriano. It was bit- to dispatch two immigration da. concluded May 13, 2013 when in fact, even voting by tersweet. Philippine midterm elec- mail was already allowed by officers to Oakville-Trafalgar Gerente’s case, however, Its not easy to let go but the tions. Overall, there was a the system. Memorial Hospital to finger- highlights the all too familiar sweetness of the thought low turnout of those who print the unresponsive Ger- problem faced by thousands ***** that so many people have trooped to the various Over- ente in exchange for the of caregivers who are pa- treasured, respected and seas absentee voting centers As the topnotcher in the landing status. The move tiently waiting for their PRs loved my mother.even con- located in parts of North 2013 senate race last May was unprecedented and was to be granted. sidering her their second America, South America, 13, Grace Poe’s overwhelm- said to be a direct reaction mom, is more than consola- Europe and Asia, with the ing victory is considered by of the receptive Minister Gerente came to Canada in tion for the emptiness and exception of Hongkong. many as “a validation of the Kenney to the Star’s article 2006 and applied for PR sta- pain within me. late FPJ’s (Fernando Poe on the plight of Gerente and tus back in 2010. The years There were also zero turn- Jr.)” win in the 2004 Presi- All I will remember is the the “tragic circumstances.” that went by as Gerente out in some 26 countries dential election against ex- mystique behind a mother’s waited for her PR in vain where there are only less However, Gerente’s two president Gloria Macapagal love. Growing up and join- made her tragic story all the than 10 registered voters. daughters, Lean, 14 and more heart-wrenching. Ger- Arroyo ing the Boy Scouts, I told her Saniel, 11, who flew in re- Here in Toronto, out of the I need a good jacket for a ente will not have the bene- The daughter of the “Da cently from the Philippines total 16,000 registered vot- camping trip to Baguio. fit of raising her two daugh- King“ of Philippine movies to be at her bedside were, by ers, only 2,000 casted their ters and give them a better has defied the odds when I told her to ask my Dad to technicality, not provided ballots while in Vancouver, life in Canada. she surpassed the heavy buy one. She did not. In- their PR status. 1,159 out of the total 13,000 favorites like Loren Legarda stead, she spent several Hers is one extreme exam- appeared to exercise their Reactions to the unusual and Chiz Escudero whom days in her “Singer “sewing ple of the human cost of pro- right of suffrage. granting of PR to Gerente longed wait times in the pro- many surveys predicted machine crafting a “franela” was swift and varied. Care- cessing of PR applications. Philippine officials said this would emerge as the top- jacket which she finished in givers and advocates took to This predicament resonated discouraging trend can be notchers. no time. traced to a number of rea- Facebook and immediately with the caregivers who According to political pun- Why she made one when sons among them the busy started a conversation. gathered at Wilson Parkette dits and analysts, Ms. Grace my Dad can buy even four work schedules of overseas on a wintry Family Day to Poe’s sincerity, cool under jackets or sweaters is be- “Good news, but it’s half the Filipinos, their lack of plead for faster processing fire and her willingness to yond me. battle. We’ll have to deal knowledge on current is- of their PR applications. face debates on any issues with the issues regarding sues in the home country or The “Franela” (a kind of catapulted her to the top of her children,” commented “Longer wait times mean about their candidates.. wool)jacket it turned out the pack. an advocate. prolonged separation be- when I tried it on was the The Overseas Absentee Vot- tween caregivers and their But the main factor was the warmest and most comfort- “CIC should grant PR faster ing program better known families, increased financial, name of her dad which to able. for everyone and not just for as the Overseas Absentee mental, physical, social and this day continues to weave caregivers who are sick or Voting Act or Republic Act Indeed, my “Nana” (as eve- emotional costs,” they magic among the people. dying,” posted another. 9189, also has some defects rybody called her) did not stressed, as they held a giant that discourage overseas To this day, many still be- want any jacket bought In one casual private mes- streamer saying, “Where art Filipinos to avail of the pro- lieve FPJ was cheated of the from some department sage thread, caregivers were thou my family? I miss you. gram, among them the re- presidency in 2004 by stores. She wanted only the quick to point out the cases Happy Family Day.” quirement to execute an Mrs.Arroyo. The image of best, the one jacket that of then dying nannies- Juana affidavit signifying to take Mrs. Arroyo apologizing on could give a son the warm Tejada and Precy Limpiado- “Caregivers continue to suf- up residence or return to national TV for the Garci comfort only a mother’s who were also granted their fer in silence as they contin- the Philippines after three scandal is still fresh on peo- hand and love can give. permanent residence status ue to long for that day when years. ple’s minds. through the direct interven- they are finally reunited ***** with their families in Cana- Garci is the commission on tion of Minister Kenney. Republic Act 9189 was On behalf of my family da. We cannot stress enough election supervisor who passed by congress in Feb.7, (brothers Gus, Ed, Ike and Shortly after the two were the importance of the role of was accused of manipulat- 2013 or some three months sister Jocelyn), we say thank granted their PRs, they both a united family unit in building the votes in Mindanao in before the May 13 elections you to all who condoled succumbed to their illnesses. ing a stronger, better and favour of Mrs.Arroyo. but this was not signed into with us in our vigil and final Tejada died in a Toronto healthier Canada,” according law by President Noynoy hospital while Limpiado de- to the petition the caregivers farewell to our Mother at Aquino. the Balmoral funeral home, cided to spend her last days presented to Minister Ken- “NANA” Many consular officials have Prince of Peace and Pin- surrounded by her mother (Continued on page 8) expressed surprised why Two days before Mother’s ewood Cemetery.

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May 2013 5 Philippine Election THE LIST: Celebs winning, losing in 2013 elections MANILA, Philippines – Jinkee Pacquiao Actress and re-electionist (UPDATE) How did the governor Vilma Santos is TRAILING country’s local celebrities cruising to a landslide win in fare in this year’s mid-term Batangas province. As of Richard Gomez elections? 6:26 p.m. on Tuesday, San- Here is a list of some of the tos got 659,456 votes celebrity candidates who are against Marcos Mandanas’ winning and losing in the 41,650 votes. May 13 polls. All data are who is running under the Praxedes Bustamante, an according to the latest unof- Liberal Party, had 28,997 independent candidate, only ficial results from the Come- Jinkee Pacquiao, the wife of votes as of 6:26 p.m, with received 4,280 votes. lec Transparency Server. boxing champ and congress- 75.39% of election returns

man Manny Pacquiao, is set processed. Actor Richard Gomez, who is to be proclaimed the winner The actor’s opponent, Raneo POISED TO WIN AHEAD running under the Liberal of the vice-gubernatorial Abu of the Nacionalista Par- Party, is trailing his rival in race in Sarangani province ty, is ahead with 80,505 Herbert Bautista Aga Muhlach the Ormoc City mayoral as her opponent conceded votes. race. The “Walang Hanggan” right after the start of the star had 32,309 votes as of canvassing of votes. Imelda Papin 6:25 p.m., with 84.05% of She got 125,889 votes with election returns processed. 90.89% of election returns Independent candidate Ed- processed as of 6:26 p.m., ward Codilla is slightly against Eleanor Saguigit’s ahead with 33,767 votes. 25,977 votes and Jose Lorde

Villamor's 4,801 votes. Joey Marquez Actor and incumbent mayor Jinkee’s husband, Manny, is Actor and Liberal Party bet Herbert Bautista is expected expected to win the congres- Aga Muhlach has a slim to be proclaimed mayor of sional seat in the lone dis- lead (51,731 votes) over the Quezon City. NPC’s Wimpy Fuentebella Jukebox Queen Imelda Papin trict of Sarangani after run- is headed for a loss in her As early as 10 p.m. on Mon- ning unopposed. (48,804 votes) as of 6:27 day, Bautista had390,066 p.m., with 59.11% of elec- congressional bid in San Jo- se del Monte, Bulacan. votes against Johnny Chang Jolo Revilla tion returns processed. and Henry Samonte with The two are in the congres- Papin, known for hits such 38,833 votes and 17,568 sional race for the fourth as “Isang Linggong Pag-Ibig,” had 32,539 votes as of 6:25 votes, respectively. district of Camarines Sur Actor Joey Marquez is trail- p.m., with 81.47% of elec- As of 6:27 p.m. on Tuesday, province. ing in the congressional race tion returns processed. Bautista has 479,414 votes in Paran aque’s second dis- The Liberal Party’s Arthur compared to Chang's 46,859 Lucy Torres trict. Robes is leading the race votes and Samonte's 21,521 Marquez, who is running as with 64,688 votes. votes. an independent candidate,

had 39,381 votes as of 6:24 Actor Jolo Revilla of Lakas is Annabelle Rama ER Ejercito p.m., with 82.04% of elec- poised to win the vice- tion returns processed. gubernatorial race in Cavite Leading the race is United over Ronaldo Jay Lacson of Nationalist Alliance (UNA) the Liberal Party. bet Gus Tambunting with As of 6:26 p.m. on Tuesday, 46,917 votes. Revilla got 394,147 Television host and actress A third candidate, Pacifico votes against Lacson’s Lucy Torres is poised to re- Rosal, had 2,347 votes. 231,105 votes. Recto Can- turn as congresswoman of the fourth district of Leyte Marquez first served in pub- timbuhan, an independent Feisty talent manager and “El Presidente” lead star ER with 97,583 votes against lic office as vice-mayor of candidate, received 97,166 Gutierrez matriarch Anna- Ejercito is poised to win in Eric Codilla of Lakas with Paran aque from 1992 to votes. belle Rama ran for congress- the Laguna gubernatorial 71,488 votes as of 6:25 p.m., 1995. He then served as woman in Cebu City’s first race. Ejercito, who is run- with 85.24% of election re- mayor until 2004. Vilma Santos district under the United ning under the United Na- turns processed. Nationalist Alliance. She on- tionalist Alliance, had Last March, the Supreme LOSING Court ruled to oust Torres as ly had 31,886 votes as of 413,552 votes as of 6:26 Leyte’s fourth district repre- 6:27 p.m, with 87.45% of p.m., with 74.78% of elec- Christopher de Leon sentative after substituting election returns processed. tion returns processed. Veteran actor Christopher for her husband, actor Rich- Raul del Mar of the Liberal His opponent, Edgar San de Leon is behind the race to ard Gomez, who failed to Party is leading the race Luis of the Liberal Party, had represent Batangas City’s sufficiently establish resi- with 139,575 votes. 355,682 votes. second district. De Leon, dency in Ormoc City. ABS-CBNnews.com How Filipinos in Canada voted By Marieton Pacheco, ABS CBN Canada

VANCOUVER - It was a Magsaysay Jr. were also in. Of 16,000 registered voters I’m not sure what the rea- Bolivar Bao. shorter counting of ballots in Toronto, less than 2,000 sons are, maybe they were Similar to partial tallies back But members of Migrante for overseas absentee voting cast their votes. too busy or it just wasn’t home, newcomers Grace Poe party-list group are still dis- across Canada. Partial unof- their priority,” said Consul and Bam Aquino made it to Voter turnout was less than appointed with the turnout. ficial results showed similar Anton Mandap. the list. Nancy Binay, how- 10 percent in Vancouver, tallies across the three posts “The turnout was discourag- ever was at the bottom 20. with only 1,159 casting their Another consular official in the country: from the ing. A lot of people regis- votes out of almost 13,000 added that midterm elec- Philippine embassy in Otta- Other old-timers Antonio tered but how come very registered voters — a disap- tions are generally less busy wa to the consular offices in Trillanes, Dick Gordon and few voted?” asked Mi- pointing outcome given the than a presidential one. Toronto and Vancouver. Gringo Honasan made it to grante's Jonathan Canchela. convenience of the OAV pro- the top 12 in Canada and so “This time around compared Senate veterans Alan Cay- cess in Canada where postal Advocates like him are did Risa Hontiveros. to 2010, we finished can- etano, Loren Legarda and voting is allowed. pushing for online or com- vassing earlier. There were Chiz Escudero led the initial But like in the US, voter puterized voting in Canada, “It’s supposed to make it fewer candidates so the list tally. Koko Pimentel, Ed- turnout here was low. saying the postal system just easier and convenient but was shorter,” said Consul gardo Angara Jr. and Ramon wouldn’t work anymore.

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Chyrell Samson and Ray Jacildo take part in DIALOGUES DES CARMELITES at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.

Rehearsals are now under way stars such as famed operatic charities. She also recently number of side roles in opera for Francis’ Poulenc’s chanteuse Isabel Bayrakdari- held her solo concert at the Al production. “Dialogues des Carmelites at the an (as Blanche de la Force), Green Theatre, in the Miles “Dialogues des Carmelites” will Four Seasons Centre for the Judith Forst (Madame de Crois- Nadal Jewish Community Cen- be shown at the Four Seasons performing arts, which is pro- sy) and Adrianne Pieczonka (as tre. Centre for the performing arts, duced by the Canadian Opera Madame Lidoine) Ray Jacildo is a Toronto-based which starts May 8 and runs Company (COC). Two Filipino-Canadian per- actor, who made his first stage until May 25. The opera will be It is a story about an order of formers are part of this opera debut as a guest speaker at sung in French with available Carmelite nuns, caught up in production: Chyrell Samson McMaster University and then English SurtitlesTM the turmoil and terror of the and Ray Jacildo (See photos). has been invited to speak at If you are 29 years of age or French Revolution. The opera Chyrell Samson and Ray Jacildo various schools across Ontario Chyrell Samson, a familiar under you can purchase $22 in is composed of a cast of 150 and had learned to love the name and singer in our Toron- designated areas of the audito- performers directed by Robert stage as a medium of storytell- to Filipino community, has per- “Ragtime”, both produced by rium or for under 30 plus, $35 Carson and led by Canadian ing. While pursuing a degree in formed in various events, con- City Centre Musical Produc- tickets to be able to move into Economics and Politics at the certs and fund tions in Mississauga. the best available seats the day Bader International Study Cen- raisers for of the performance. This ap- She also played the role of tre in the United Kingdom, he more than 15 plies to all COC mainstage per- “Kalayaan” in Images of 1896, studied Canadian theatre on years. She is a formances.. an adaptation of the musical the side, gaining connections winner of sev- “1896” which is an original through Soulpepper Theatre. The Four Season Centre for the eral singing musical by PETA Philippines. He later studied Dramatic Arts Performing Arts is located as competitions Other musicals include Walang at Queen’s University. Ray has 145 Queen St. W. on a full city during the late Sugat for the Carlos Bulosan had the honour of working block bordered by University 90’s. In musi- Cultural Workshop; Godspell, with and being mentored by Avenue, Queen, Richmond and cal theatre, Song of Mark, Bulaklak Ng Ka- important Canadian artists York streets. The main en- Chyrell has a bundukan and Cartas de Amor. such as Sharon Pollock trance is at the southeast cor- plenty of cred- Also as a songwriter, her first (Playwright, Doc), Adam Brazi- ner of Queen and University. its to her debut CD was released in late er (Artistic Director, Theatre The venue is also accessible via name. She 2003 at her CD-release concert. 20) and Albert Schultz (Artistic Osgoode Subway Station. played the At the end of each year, Chryell Director, Soulpepper Theatre Analee Stein, Julie Fisher, Risa Prenick, Chyrell For more information and to role of Mimi in and her husband, Rodney Ron- Company). Samson, Gwyneth Buck, Veronique Bendavid, purchase tickets, please visit “Miss Saigon”, quillo, hold Christmas concerts Diane Paget Chyrell and Ray are part of the www.coc.ca or call 416-363- as well as to raise funds for various local big crowd scenes, along with a 8231 or 1-800-250-4653.

(Continued from page 1) and of the Church." your servant; whoever ops and the Successor of "The centrality of Christ and wishes to be first among you Peter, the Bishop of Rome, a his Gospel, authority as a Continuing, Pope Francis Pope Francis: Careerists & …. shall be your slave'." visible sign of that unity," he service of love, and 'feeling' spoke to the superiors about added, citing Paul VI: "It is in and with the Mother service. "We must never for- "Your vocation is a funda- but this maternity of conse- an absurd dichotomy to Church: these are three sug- get that true power, at what- mental charism for the crated life, this fruitfulness think of living with Jesus but gestions that I wish to leave ever level, is service, which Church's journey and it isn't is important! May this joy of without the Church, of fol- you, to which I again add my has its bright summit upon possible that a consecrated spiritual fruitfulness ani- lowing Jesus outside of the gratitude for your work, the Cross. 'You know that woman or man might 'feel' mate your existence. Be Church, of loving Jesus with- which is not always easy. the rulers of the Gentiles themselves not to be with mothers, like the images of out loving the Church. Feel What would the Church be lord it over them ... But it the Church. A 'feeling' with the Mother Mary and the the responsibility that you without you? She would be shall not be so among you' - the Church that has generat- Mother Church. You cannot have of caring for the for- missing maternity, affection, This is precisely the motto ed us in Baptism; a 'feeling' understand Mary without mation of your Institutes in tenderness! A Mother's intu- of your assembly, isn't it? It with the Church that finds her motherhood; you cannot sound Church doctrine, in ition." shall not be so among you - its filial expression in fideli- understand the Church love of the Church, and in an 'Rather, whoever wishes to ty to the Magisterium, in Source: VIS without her motherhood, ecclesial spirit." be great among you shall be communion with the Bish- and you are icons of Mary

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie National Shrine of our Mother of Perpetual Help down in green pastures. He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteous- St. Patrick’s Catholic Church ness for His Name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley 131 McCaul St, Toronto of the shadow of death. I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me. (416) 598 3269 Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou annointest my head with oil: my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and WEEKLY WEDNESDAY MASS & DEVOTIONS: mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in 7:30 am, 9:30am, 12 noon, 2:30pm, 5:05pm, 7:00pm the House of the Lord forever. Hilaria Soriano October 21, 1919 - May 5, 2013

94-year-old Hilaria Figueroa Soriano or Nana Laring or simply Nana, passed away quietly on May 5, 2013 in Toronto. She's mother to Waves News editor Tenny Soriano and four other children, namely, Gustavo (Gus), Edgardo (Ed), Joselito (Ike) and Jocelyn (Shoda). She was a former elementary school teacher in her hometown of Amaya, Tanza, Cavite.

May 2013 7 Community San Lorenzo Ruiz statue unveiled at Markham school By Gerald Misa A Markham school named in said he modeled it from a Mogado and Principal Tere- sary Crusade of Toronto. that if sufficient numbers honour of San Lorenzo Ruiz Filipino priest from the local sa Lombardo who both did are maintained it may justify Among the honored guests has scored a statue of the St. Patrick's Church, who the unveiling, were happy to building a San Lorenzo present were Director of iconic Filipino saint five was of part-Chinese facial welcome the statue. The church in the area. Education Patricia Preston, years after it opened. features, reflecting the line- statue was a gift to the and Superintendent of age of San Lorenzo. school jointly by Trustee The statue was unveiled at Schools Nancy DiNardo, Mogado and the School the San Lorenzo Ruiz Catho- both of the York Catholic Council. lic Elementary School dur- District School Board, and ing the Solemn Blessing and "With this statue I feel there Chair of the SLRCES Council Official Opening of New Ad- is a sense of closing the cir- Nathalie Gonsalves. dition celebrations held on cle, a sort of giving whole- San Lorenzo Ruiz is the be- May 6, 2013. ness to the school," Trustee loved patron saint of Catho- Mogado said. "When we talk The statue, a mid-size sculp- lic Filipino migrants and San Lorenzo to the kids, it ture measuring 40" tall was Overseas Foreign Workers will be easier for them to carved from plaster, accord- Blessing ritual on the statue by (OFWs). He was beatified by relate to the subject by visu- Trustee Marlene Mogado and ing to its sculptor, artist Mo- Rev. Chris Lemieux Pope John Paul in Manila in alizing him through the stat- sculptor Mogi Mogado with the gi Mogado. It stands atop a 1981, and later canonized in In blessing the statue ue," she added. unveiled San Lorenzo Ruiz statue 32" pedestal that will be in- Rome in 1987 making him the officiating priest, Rev. stalled permanently to grace Principal Lombardo was the first saint from the Phil- Chris Lemieux, said that For artist Mogado, it will be the school's foyer area. "At most grateful as she ippines. "idols and statues are pri- his latest major artwork that this height, it is at a comfort- acknowledged the gift to her marily symbols of faith that At the San Lorenzo Ruiz CES goes into public view. A few able eye-level that is school. "It's wonderful. serve to facilitate the con- gym a satellite church mass, blocks away in the same just perfect for the school It will be like having the nection between the devo- part of the St. Patrick's Par- community as SLRCES is the children to enjoy", he said. blessed soul of San Lorenzo tees and God." ish, is held at 10:15 every Don Cousens Public School pacing our corridors, his His version of San Lorenzo Sunday morning. Since news which proudly displays a He clarified that they are not presence among us in every incorporates more of Filipi- spread that there was a San bust statue sculpted objects of veneration them- classroom and every school no features, the artist ex- Lorenzo church here, devo- by Mogado of the former selves. "Rather they are activity," she said. plained. Its form was tees from neighboring com- city mayor of Markham in the powerful intercessors adapted from the gigantic "Seeing the new statue will munities have been flocking whose honor the school is on our behalf. If I pray and monument that dominates instill more pride in being to attend the masses, push- named after. ask San Lorenzo and the the San Lorenzo Park in Filipino. I feel that way, I'm ing the numbers of Filipino other saints to help me pray Mogado also has a bust stat- front of the Binondo Cathe- sure its the same with the attendees into the majority to the Lord, in my faith I be- ue of the Philippine Hero dral in the Philippines. other kababayans," re- among the congregation. lieve my prayer will have a Jose Rizal enshrined at the marked Madeleine Ong, a Local Filipino community Unlike the common, gener- better chance to be heard Filipino Center Toronto, and Filipino lay church leader leaders are campaigning for ic version that looks any- and answered," he said. one of the late founder of active with the St. Patrick's kababayans to attend mass thing but Filipino, Mogado School Trustee Marlene Church and the Block Ro- here. Trustee Mogado said (Continued on page 8)

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(Continued from page7 ) Geese sculpture and totem poles in his front yard. San Lorenzo Ruiz statue unveiled... Mogi is active in the community. Among his involvements are as Fiesta Filipina Dance Troupe George Balita Associate Editor, past Presi- Aguinaldo at the Fiesta Filipina Com- dent of the Philippine Artist Group of munity Center in Mississauga. Not to Canada, past Treasurer of the Philip- mention numerous art pieces in pri- pine Press Club of Ontario, and as vate collections and at his home, in- past Chancellor of the Canada Region cluding a backyard gaggle of Canada Knights of Rizal.

(Continued from page 4) Children are scarred by a feeling of abandonment caused by absent Editorial: Faster Family Reunification mothers. It is worth reiterating the number ney at the parkette. one petition of caregivers to Minister Kenney: “Undertake all necessary Like Gerente, many caregivers long for that day when they can be reunit- measures to accelerate the pro- ed with their families. cessing of the applications of caregivers for permanent resident status Prolonged separation also takes its and reunite them with their families toll on marriages with many caregiv- as soon as possible.” ers, including Gerente, ended up di- vorced from their spouses.

May 2013 9 Community - Hamden, Connecticut, USA Pistahan sa Connecticut Maggie K

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Community - Toronto

Dr. RAYMOND CHO Fundraising Dinner, April 26, 2013 at Scar- borough Convention Centre. With him are Senator Yonah Mar- Girl cousins got together during Chloe Mendoza’s debut last May 10. tin, Soon Ok Cho (his wife) and other community leaders and Seated L-R: Evelyn, Cynthia, Onette, Frieda & Cecile. Standing L-R: Boy- volunteers. et, Marlene, Jessie, Jem, Aurora & Nancy. Photo by Waves. CPUAA GTA(Central Philippine University Alumni Association – Greater Toronto Area 35th Anniversary Gala Night

2013 Officers, Board of Directors and Advisers: Left – Right: Alberto Dosayla, Rick Falco, Edwin Arroz, Mary Davis, Genoveva Diel, Nilo Divinagracia, Jun Faldas, Rod Gonzales, Glo- ria Lacuesta, Nora Sanoy, Kellah Joy Yocogco, Joy Dela Cruz, Felix Gayongorsa, Rodney Gicana, Rinand Escuban, Renan Jabat, Leo Faldas, Cesar Grecia, Jr., Christine Pearl Daquiado, Jolly Alocilja, Faith Ramos, Emelyn Arroz, Norma Maude Van Dusen, Josie Calfoforo Dayao, Hon. Junever M. Mahilum-West

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By Mon Torralba watch and were thrilled to see fatal medical emergencies. while opening birthday pre- their idols in person. All kinds of excitement have sents, or the Bristish teenager Toronto hockey fans had Your body reacts to excite- been shown to kill people. A who had a burst aneurysm overworked their hearts with This Sunday get ready for the ment in much the same way it Taiwanese man died of a while traveling in Thailand. excitement over the last 7 much anticipated event. En- reacts to feelings of fear or stroke after watching Avatar. However, death from excite- Leafs games. The other side joy the show. But as thrilling stress—by releasing the hor- One study showed that soccer to that heartbreaking 7th as it could be, please beware mones adrenaline and nora- ment is exceedingly rare, es- fans in Munich experienced pecially among otherwise game loss is that the fans can that too much excitement can drenaline. These stress hor- higher than normal rates of now take a breather until the be bad for your heart. mones trigger what’s known healthy people. (Harris was cardiac emergencies during known to have had heart dis- next season. as the fight-or-flight response, Germany’s games in the 2006 Here are some interesting which primes people (and ease.) More common are med- Thousands of excited fans will World Cup. Orgasm can trig- stories from the internet : animals) to face dangerous ical emergencies triggered by flock at the Toronto Conven- ger fatal heart attacks, as can situations. However, too negative emotions like stress, tion Centre on Sunday, May A 70-year-old restaurateur, unexpected personal tri- much adrenaline and nora- fear, or sadness, such as 19 to catch the stars of the Josephine “Ann” Harris, died umphs: One man died after drenaline can be dangerous to “voodoo death,” a term used most-watched Teleserye of cardiac arrest hours after sinking a hole-in-one in golf; the heart, brain, and other to describe death caused by Please be Careful with My President Obama stopped at another passed away after fear of supernatural punish- her diner for breakfast last organs. An enormous shock, bowling a perfect game. Heart. The show’s main ac- whether positive or negative, ment, and ”broken-heart syn- tors, Richard Yap (as Ser week. Harris, who didn’t (Doonesbury cartoon charac- can cause your heart to speed drome,” a cardiac abnormality Chief) and Jodi Sta Maria (as know that Obama would visit ter Dick Davenport died after up, beat irregularly, or stop. triggered by sadness or emo- Maya), have attracted a lot of until shortly before he ar- seeing a vanishingly rare tional trauma. rived, was described by Bachman’s warbler). fans worldwide to the watch In patients with pre-existing and get hooked on the story- friends and family as a big fan heart disease, the fight-or- So as all doctors would say: of the president. Can people Newspapers sometimes re- line. flight response can also dis- port on tragic deaths of young Exercise. Eat a healthy diet. die from being too excited? lodge arterial plaques, send- Drink lots of water. Stay Over mother’s day weekend, people apparently triggered ing blood clots to the heart, healthy. Sleep well. And keep fans in California and Florida Yes. Excitement can trigger by excitement, like the boy causing a heart attack, or to the heart pumping! had their share. Fans got to heart attacks, cardiac arrest, who experienced an asthma strokes, and other potentially the brain, causing a stroke. attack and then heart attack

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May 2013 12 Presenting...The Debutante Chloe Mabilangan Mendoza Proud parents, Tony & Nancy Mendoza, together with Chloe’s siblings--Myles, Jade & Cole, celebrated their eldest daughter’s formal debut on May 10th at the elegant Shangri-la Banquet & Convention Centre in Markham. It was an evening of family, friends and fond memories. As Chloe embarks on a bright future after high school graduation, she will always be the little girl that we once knew. All the best in your adulthood and may God keep you happy and blessed always. Keep making waves!

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MAY IS THE MONTH FOR FIESTAS AND FESTIVALS SANTACRUZAN/FLORES and is considered to be the (Kanlaon Volcano) MAGAYON – May 1-31: sanjan boatmen Pag- DE MAYO – May 1-31 "Queen of Filipino Festivals". TAPUSAN - month-long: Pays tribute to the sanhan (Pagsanhan) (Nationwide) Beautiful town belles are Celebration to honor beauty and power of PAHIYAS/MAYON/ selected to participate in the Holy Cross regal Mt. Mayon Vol- AGAWAN – May 11- Filipinos likes fiestas. They this colorful pageant parade. (Alitagtag, Batangas) cano (Albay, Bicol 15): Flowers come are celebrated all-year The stars are selected not BOHOL - month-long: Region) out in May, buthese round. All over the country, for their looks alone, but for Celebrations PINEAPPLE – May 1-31: aren’t the only especially in the summer their embodiment of tradi- throughout the prov- In honor of Daet’s things displayed months, May is the merriest tional feminine qualities. It ince where sumptu- main crop, the during this merry and the most beautiful is a week-long street pag- ous feasts are pre- Queen Formosa month. Down south month of the year. It is the eant in almost every town; pared. All Boholan- Pineapple, reputed in the town of season of colorful festivals from the dirt road barrio to os are expected to to be the sweetest Luchan Quezon, and Flores de Mayo or San- the metropolis honoring return home for the variety (Daet, Cama- there;s also the tacruzan is one such festival. beautiful Philippine maidens fiesta. rines Norte) kiping – a colorful, and their handsome escorts PISTA’Y DAYAT - May HUNDRED ISLANDS – tansparent nice tor- Stop and smell the roses. under the hand-carried 1: Celebrate rich May 11-12: Thanks- tilla that serves as an During the month of May, in bamboo arc’s decorated by harvested seafood in giving festival for the edible ornament of the tropical islands of the fragrant native flowers. the province blessings of the sorts. You will see Philippines, we don't have to (Lingayen, Pan- unique, natural is- lots of these at the May is also the month dedi- stop -- the fragrance of flow- gasinan) land formations Pahiyas Festival, an cated to the Blessed Virgin ers floats in the air. When ALINSANGAN BOA- (Lucap, Pangasinan) annual celebration Mary, mother of Christ. Fili- the rains begin to pour after BOAHAN – May 1: A MANGGAHAN SA held to accompany pinos turn each of the 31 a long dry spell, flowers fertility festival of GUIMARAS – May in a bountiful har- days in May into a charming magically bloom overnight. pagan origin (Nabla, 15-22: Celebrates vest, and smashing honor to the virginal virtues And being predominantly Camarines Sur) the founding of good. in Flores de Mayo, the flow- Catholic, the Filipinos cele- CARABAO CARROZA province and its fa- ers of May fiesta. Spiritual brate the beneficial rains by RACE – May 3: The mous golden man- It’s a free for all, grab virtue searches to reach giving praise to the Blessed race features the goes (Guimaras) -all-you-can affair even the young. Every day in Virgin Mary. The townfolk fastest water buffa- BOLIBONG KINGKING - with suman-sweet, May, children, with cut flow- gather the colorful flowers los (carabaos) in the May 23-24: A music sticky native rice ers and baskets of petals in to decorate the Parish area pulling bamboo and dance festival of cakes – as the centre hand, march down the Church altars and aisles. carts (Pavia, Iloilo) folklore and nations. of contention. It is church center aisle. As the RODEO PILIPINO - May (Loboc, Bohol) also the grand prize, They bundle the blooms in children march down the 6-9: The highlight of PANAGYAMAN – May so feel free to join exotic arrangements for the aisle they sprinkle the fra- Masbate’s Livestock 19-24: Commemo- the battle. Rest as- many different festivities all grant petals for Mama Mary. Week focusing on ratesthe establish- sured, whether you together referred to as the This custom is called alay sa the importance of ment of civil govern- get handfuls or just a "Flores De Mayo" (Flowers Birhen. In Filipino, because cattle raising to the ment in the province plain mouthful, the of May). Many towns cele- it is an offering (alay) to the island’s economy (Bayombong, Neva Mayohan sa Tayabas brate Flores De Mayo with virgin (birhen), at the main (Masbate City) Vizcara will leave wanting the community congregating altar, the youngsters sing PAHIYAS – May 15: ANTIPOLO PILGRIM- for more- suman, of in the afternoons to pray the hymns to Lady Immaculate, Honors San Isidro, AGE – month-long: course. rosary, offer flowers to the and leave their bouquet of the patron saint of Thousands of devo- Virgin Mary, and share flowers loose and de- farmers. Beautiful tees venerate the Sariaya’s own ver- homemade delicacies and throned. snacks. Children and adults decorations, made of miraculous sightings sion of the San Isidro wearing their Sunday best Here are the other events edible rice dough, of the Virgin of Anti- festival showcases sing and dance to welcome celebrated in May: are placed on the polo the creativity and the rains that will water the exteriors of houses BANKERO – Last Sun- ingenuity of the new crops. PASALAMAT LA CAR- representing various day of May): A flotil- townsfolk in their LOTA - 1ST Sunday: agricultural prod- la of decorated boats craft and culinary Santacruzan is held annually Offers thanksgiving ucts (Lucban, La- (bancas). Features tradition. in the warm month of May to God of Agriculture guna) the skills of the Pag-

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May 2013 19 Filipinos Making Waves: Generating excitement around the world! Meet 10-year-old Fil-Am Pinoy wins slot in top drumming prodigy Photography masterclass one of six photo essays in ACFJ’s traveling exhibit “Asian News in Pictures.” “Hope” is the theme of the photo essays to be produced in this year’s masterclass. The photographers will interact with six promi- nent experts to discuss technical and visual aspects of their work, as well as their role as a photogra- pher, according to a World Press Photo announcement. Ten-year-old Alexey Poblete An image from the award-winning photo essay“Marked: The Gangs of Baseco by VJ Villafranca The 2013 masterclass mem- HENDERSON, Nevada – A in the music community and bers were culled from 174 school girl by day, a champi- everybody enjoys watching MANILA, Philippines – A Michiel Munneke, World candidates from 54 coun- on drummer by night. her play. I think we are more Filipino has won a slot at Press Photo executive direc- tries whose portfolios were impressed because she is the World Press Photo’s tor, made the announce- screened by an internation- Ten-year-old Alexey Poblete over all a great kid. She is a 2013 Joop Swart Master- ment during the opening of al jury. is a drum virtuoso. She is not good student, a good daugh- class, the first Filipino pho- the 2013 World Press Photo only talented in hitting the The Joop Swart Masterclass ter to her parents. She is a tographer to be selected for Exhibit in Amsterdam last drum boards, but is also the is named after World Press good sister to her brother the annual event, reputably month. overall champion in this Photo's late chairman, an and a good friend to all of us. among the most prestigious year’s “Hit Like A Girl” 2013 The masterclass is the sec- ardent supporter of young She is all around. She has of its kind. finals. ond of two top international photographic talent. great thing going on and I VJ Villafranca, who holds a photography honors won She started playing the think it’s fantastic that’s why The Diploma in Photojour- Diploma in Photojournalism by Villafranca. In 2008, drums at the age of six. Her we all support her and en- nalism has been offered by from the Konrad Adenauer while still a student, he won dad who posted videos of her courage her. I wanna see her ACFJ since 2006. It was de- Asian Center for Journalism the London-based Ian Parry playing on YouTube, which be a big star,” said Singer. veloped under a grant from (ACFJ) of the Ateneo de Ma- Scholarship award, the first attracted the attention of Er- World Press Photo which Unlike other musicians her nila University will join 11 Filipino to do so. His DPJ ic Singer, the current drum- also helped developed ACFJ age, Poblete stands out, win- other young men and wom- photo essay documenting mer of the classic heavy met- Diploma in Multimedia ning national music champi- en photographers from 10 the lives of gang members al band Kiss. Journalism launched in onships and other contests. countries for the six-day of the "Chinese Mafia Crew" 2011. “I feel very passionate about masterclass meeting on No- living in Manila's Baseco She not only impresses her it. I just feel so happy that I vember 2 to in Amsterdam. compound won him the circle of friends and family, ABS-CBNnews.com am actually doing what I love award. The photo essay is but also famous rockers who to do,” Poblete said. she has met, such as Tommy “Bilang magulang, natutuwa Lee, Neil Peart of the band dahil nakikita mong yung ang Rush, Tommy Clufetos of Another Pinoy singer wows gusto niya, yun ang passion Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper, niya, so sinusuportahan na and Gene Simmons, the co- Ellen DeGeneres lang namin bilang magulang,” founder of the Kiss band. her parents said. Poblete got the chance to Singer is her mentor, as well play Tommy Lee’s Roller as a source of inspiration and Coaster drum set which, she encouragement. He wants to says is an experience of a make sure her studies come lifetime. first and she gets good “I just want to play in con- grades. certs, have an album, play Poblete is a straight “A” stu- with the band that I really dent and is a consistent love,” she said. member of the gifted and talented education program. By Bev Llorente, ABS-CBN North America News Bureau “Alexey made a lot of friends Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Remembered. Be There! Saturday July 13, 2013 Yonge-Dundas Square

A showcase of Filipino Greatness Aldrich Lloyd with James Walter Bucong MANILA, Philippines -- was originally performed by here and sing to me and all American TV host Ellen De- Luther Vandross. of my friends here. You are

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May 2013 20 Tourism 'Hospitality' is what drives tourists to PH MANILA -- More than the country. should also be addressed white-sand beaches and awe- while promoting the tourism This was followed by pollu- inspiring caves, it is the Filipi- sector as a driver of economic tion and dirty environment nos' attitude toward visitors growth. (17.3%), poverty and beggars Tourist arrivals that is most liked by tourists (7.8%), and bad weather "So if you are a local tourist, who flocked the country, the (4.7%). you are not just relaxing or National Statistical Coordina- reach all-time enjoying the fun and adven- tion Board (NSCB) said. Visitor arrivals last year tures, you are also contrib- breached the 4-million mark In the latest issue of Beyond uting to the economy. I am for the first time at 4.27 mil- high the Numbers, NSCB Secretary hoping that more of our ty- lion, although it fell short of General Jose Ramon G. Albert coons...can significantly in- the government's target of MANILA – Tourist arrivals to "Ang Rizal Park kasi, kum- said more than half or 52.6% vest in making this country attracting 4.5 million tourists. the Philippines reached an all baga sa New York, mayroon of foreign visitors in 2012 more marketable not only to -time high of at 1.27 million silang Statue of Liberty. Ang said the warm hospitality and Almost a fourth or 24.1% of foreign tourists, but to local in the first quarter of 2013. Rizal Monument ang icon ng kindness of the Filipino peo- the visitors came from Korea, tourists as well," Albert said. Pilipinas," said Kenneth Mon- ple made it to the top of their while 15.3% were from the "Napakalaki po ng naitulong This, as domestic travelers in tegrande, spokesperson of list of things they like most US, and 9.6% hailed from Ja- ng ating kampanya, tumaas 2011 reached 21.03 million the National Parks Develop- about the Philippines. pan. po 'yung awareness level dito or 21% higher than the previ- ment Committee. sa Pilipinas as destination, Beautiful scenery and nice The government eyes to wel- ous year. kaya mas marami ng travel Tourists from the United beaches only came in second come 5.5 million tourists this "I also hope that our hotels agents ang nagpapakete ng States are the second largest (at 22.6%), while good food, year and eventually attract can try to be more competi- Pilipinas," said Tourism As- group, while the Japanese liquor, and fruits was ranked 10 million visitors by 2016. tive with their accommoda- sistant Secretary Bong Beng- ranked third. The other lead- third (9.9%). "The national government, tion costs as total revenues zon. ing markets are China, Tai- Albert also noted the tourists local governments, and the are a sum of unit prices mul- wan, Australia, Singapore Korea is the leading tourist favored being able to see private sector should work tiplied by quantities. These and Canada. market. their friends and loved ones hand in hand to attain the hotels can certainly bring An increase in tourist arri- in the Philippines (8.7%), and targets in the tourism sector down their costs and get The Rizal Park and the statue vals means more jobs for Fili- see the country as a good and be able to contribute im- more volume, and still yield a of national hero Jose Rizal pinos working at the tourism place to relax (4.5%). mensely to inclusive growth nifty profit," Albert contin- are the tourists' favorite sector. and employment generation," ued. places to visit when they are However, with regard to Albert said. in Manila. what tourists dislike the most ABS-CBNnews.com in the Philippines, 24.6% said However, he stressed that ABS-CBNnews.com it was the heavy traffic in the ecological aspects and issues Side A Concert: A huge success!

TOP PHOTO: A souvenir shot of the whole cast and production crew, together with Producers and major sponsors during the Meet and Greet at the Hilton Hotel in Markham. LEFT: The full house concert of Side A. where fans gathered closest to the stage to get photos of the Band. RIGHT: After-party dinner at producer Mon Estaris’ home in Ajax with major sponsor Rudolph Winfotter of Robinsons Land and media sponsors Mon & Teresa Torralba of WAVES news. (Photos by WAVES and Ariel Ramos)

May 2013 21 Sports Pacquiao is 6th highest earning non-US athlete

MANILA, Philippines -- trated's period of measure him as much as [Floyd] Fighting congressman Man- for the list. Mayweather, but would ny Pacquiao made it again have easily put him at No. 1 According to the Interna- into Sports Illustrated's on this list," said Sports Il- tional 20, Pacquiao earned a "International 20" that lustrated’s Daniel Roberts, total of $35 million in his listed the highest paid non- who compiled the list. December 2012 fight American athletes in the against Juan Manuel Pacquiao outranked the world. Marquez. likes of golf sensation Rory The Filipino superstar was McIlroy, football striker "Pacquiao has said he'll ranked sixth among his Samuel Eto'o, and tennis fight in September, but peers, despite having only superstars Maria Sharapo- nothing is on the books yet. one fight within Sports Illus- ava, Rafael Nadal and Li Na. Two fights wouldn't earn

Topping the list is football athlete according to Sports Pacquiao may call it quits icon David Beckham with Illustrated's "Fortunate 50." $48.3 million, followed by Mayweather earned a total tennis' Roger Federer ($43.4 if he loses to Rios - Roach of $90 million from his past million), F1 racer Fernando fights. MANILA, Philippines – Boxing Pacquiao, who will be coming “I think that [Pacquiao] need- Aloso ($42 million), foot- coach Freddie Roach hinted off a sixth round knockout ed some time off after you get ball's Cristiano Ronaldo Miami Heat's Lebron James that he may have to ask Manny defeat at the hands of Juan knocked out like that. I think ($35.3 million), and Lionel came in second with $56.5 Pacquiao to retire if the Filipi- Manuel Marquez. that fighters come back too Messi ($35.1 million). million, while New Orleans no boxer loses his bout against soon sometimes, and it's usu- Saints' Drew Bress was If Pacquiao loses to the Mexi- Meanwhile, Floyd May- Mexico’s Brandon “Bam Bam” ally for a bad result,” Roach ranked third with $47.8 mil- can brawler, Roach said it weather Jr. was ranked as Rios. said of his fighter’s recent loss. lion. ABS-CBNnews.com could mean the end of the top earning American In an interview with Ring TV’s Pacquiao’s boxing career. He added that will make a Lem Satterfield, Roach de- quick check of Pacquiao’s abil- “So it's kind of a test for both scribed Pacquiao’s foe as a ity once the Filipino boxer gets guys. The winner will go on to RENT-A-CAR hungry fighter who belongs to back to training. bigger and better things, and the newer generation of box- the loser will be maybe fin- The coach is particularly con- ers. ished.” cerned over the possibility of Phone 416-754-2779 Fax 416-754-9125 “The thing is that Rios is a very the 34-year-old fighter show- Meanwhile, Roach said [email protected] tough fighter, and I feel that ing signs of “slippage”. Pacquiao’s long layoff from he's very strong and he's from boxing should serve the “Once I see him in the gym, the younger generation com- fighting congressman well. and so forth, I'll kind of ana- Jalpesh Brahmbhatt ing up, and Manny's from the Serving lyze what he's got and wheth- older generation,” said The Filipino boxer initially Branch Manager C2RH er or not he's lost anything,” Customers Pacquiao’s coach. wanted to fight again in April, 940 ELLESMERE RD said Roach. “If he has, then but the coach wanted Right! He added that the Rios bout we'll talk about it maybe being SCARBOROUGH ON M1P 2W8 Pacquiao to take some time off will serve as a tough test for over.” ABS-CBNnews.com from the ring.

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A Birthday Surprise! LUIS GOT EMOTIONAL WHEN EDU PLAYED FOR ‘DEAL’ the 24K girls. After seeing his from his chosen briefcase day, after “TV Patrol Week- father on stage with him, Luis number 9. end,” on ABS-CBN. Tweet couldn’t help but burst into your thoughts and reactions Keep watching “Kapamilya tears especially when Edu via Twitter using the hashtag Deal or No Deal” every Satur- gave him a tight hug. He #KapamilyaDOND. quipped, “Isa sa pangarap ko nang tinanggap ko ang deal ay maghost para sa daddy ko and tonight my wish is coming true.” Edu also became emotional and thanked everyone who staged the surprise for his son. “Sa mga taga-ABS-CBN, kahit nandoon ako sa ka- bilang bakod ay nandirito pa Host Luis Manzano, who re- Deal or No Deal” last Saturday rin kayo sa puso ko,” Edu cently celebrated his birth- (April 27). said. The veteran TV host, day, had no idea that his fa- To Luis’ surprise, Edu sud- unfortunately, didn’t bag the ther Edu Manzano would be denly popped out of the stage million-peso jackpot but was the special celebrity player in and grooved to his signature able to take home P50,000 his hit game show “Kapamilya “Papaya” dance together with Father and Son having so much fun at “Kapamilya Deal or No Deal.”

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May 2013 23 ENTERTAINMENT for submissions, email at: [email protected] Diesel says Philippines is best place he's ever been by Reyma Buan-Deveza, ABS-CBNnews.com MANILA - Hollywood star Vin the crowd with a few lines Diesel and other cast of "Fast from the Philippine ballad, and Furious 6" wowed Pinoy "Kailangan Kita." fans in a meet and greet to Evans learned how to sing the promote the 6th installment Tagalog song after visiting the of the film at the SM Mall of country 10 years ago. Asia on Wednesday night. He said he also has many Fili- Joining Diesel in Manila are co pino friends who were part of -stars Michelle Rodriguez, the musical "Miss Saigon" in Gina Carano and Luke Evans. London, where a lot of Asian "Mahal ko kayo. I love Manila. characters were played by I love you all so much. We are Filipino performers. so proud to do the first Holly- Evans said he even met with wood premiere [of the fran- some of his Filipino friends as chise] here in the Philip- soon as he arrived in Manila pines," Diesel said. Tuesday night. "I can feel the love from you. I Rodriguez echoed her co- think this is the best place I've stars' sentiments, saying "I ever been to in my life," Diesel love you Manila, I just love

added. you, you are so beautiful." The film's producer, Neil After the meet and greet, Moritz, was also present at some members of the media the reception. had the chance to watch the "Who knows, someday we premiere sponsored by GBX may shoot here," he said. in partnership with Solar En- tertainment. Moritz said he loves Filipino food, calling it the best he's "Fast and Furious 6" is sched- ever had. uled to hit theaters nationwide on May 24. Meanwhile, Evans serenaded 'I love you,' Maya tells Sir Chief NO FILIPINO COMFORT FOOD MANILA, Philippines -- Maya which she replies, "I love MSG Dine in - Take Out - Catering (Jodi Sta. Maria) finally says you." back "I love you" to Sir Chief Maya's expression of love to (Richard Yap) in a preview the widowed businessman aired Friday for an upcoming comes after his admission of episode of "Be Careful With his feelings for her, as seen in My Heart," generating "kilig" an earlier episode. among the followers of the top-rating series online. Pinoy netizens who caught 4915 Steeles Ave E, Scarborough ON the preview on Friday NO After the May 10 telecast of INSTANT stormed micro-blogging site the "kilig-serye," a preview of Twitter to air their reaction MIXES its episode scheduled to air to the scene -- which is seen Monday showed Maya ex- as yet another "milestone" pressing appreciation to her for the characters, after their former employer for his ef- Twitter-trending first "kiss," forts to have her family in first date, and the first time complete attendance at her Sir Chief said "I love you" to graduation as a flight at- the barrio lass-turned-flight tendant-student. attendant. "Anything to make you hap- The unfolding love story be- py," Sir Chief tells his former tween the two characters has nanny, after he successfully already spanned 9 months to helps Maya's sister, Kristina Be Seen. Be Heard. Be There. date, with an extension of the Rose (Aiza Seguerra), attend top-rating series reported to the graduation rites after be in the works and a "world much delay. tour" set throughout the year. Sat, July 13, 2013 Missing Maya's graduation, Sir Chief nonetheless ex- ABS-CBNnews.com YONGE-DUNDAS SQUARE presses he is proud of her, to

May 2013 24 ENTERTAINMENT Sarah Jessica Parker arrives in Jessica Sanchez rocks on Manila Glee's finale episode by Kai Magsanoc Jessica Parker because she share the store's passion for fashion." They are set to launch their "Love to Shop" campaign and SJP — as the actress is fondly called — will be its official "face." "She is the most credible fashion icon. Her beautiful personality and smart fashion sense has created giant ripples in the fashion indus- try," Alvarez continues. "She MANILA, Philippines - Filipi- songs. It’s so much fun. The is as a person very particu- no-Mexican singer Jessica choreography that they lar about her styling. She is Sanchez appeared on the made up is just perfect for very hands-on and she season finale of the popular the songs so I’m just feeling knows what she likes. She is TV series "Glee" on Thurs- it, getting into the groove,” very crystal clear with her day (US time). she said. image and knows exactly Playing the role of Frida Being a self-confessed “Glee” how to look good." Romero, Sanchez performed fan, Sanchez said meeting FASHION IN THE CITY. Hollywood A-lister and fashion icon Sarah Jessica Par- And this, he adds, is what Zedd’s “Clarity” and Little the cast was an amazing ex- ker of 'Sex and the City' fame is now in Manila. Photo by Jedwin Llobrera The SM Store is all about. Mix’s “Wings” in the episode perience for her. titled "All or Nothing." “I’ve always been a big fan of MANILA, Philippines - Fash- cutting ceremony at the SJP will return to the stage "This was such an incredible ‘Glee.’ Being here and actual- ion icon Sarah Jessica Par- grand opening of The SM later this year in "The Com- experience. Thank you ly seeing them in person, I ker landed at Ninoy Aquino Store "Aura" in Bonifacio mons of Pensacola" oppo- @MrRPMurphy for letting did get star-struck. It’s cra- International Airport Ter- Global City, Taguig, on May site Blythe Danner. She cur- me be a part of it! zy. I see them on TV all the minal 1 on May 14 at 16, Thursday, at 5pm. rently serves as a member #gleefinale," Sanchez said time. It feels weird,” she 6:45pm aboard Cathay Pa- of the Board of Directors for Jays Alvarez, senior manag- on her Twitter account. said. cific Flight 903. the New York City Ballet er for Digital Marketing, and is a UNICEF ambassa- The singer said it was a The American Idol runner- The "Sex and the City" star Store Business Unit of SM dor. - Rappler.com dream come true for her to up was first seen on “Glee” and Hollywood A-lister is in Retail, Inc. tells Rappler, be part of the hit show. last April 26 (Manila time) Manila to grace the ribbon- "The SM Store loves Sarah although it was only for a "(& thanks to all of the few seconds. #BluJays and #Gleeks who Vilma speaks up on son Luis's tuned in. This was a dream During her brief appearance, come true. Xo #gleefinale," Sanchez was featured belt- political plans she added. ing out a part of the Ameri- can national anthem as New Earlier this week, Glee un- MANILA, Philippines -- Re- "I asked Lucky, 'Someday Recto's son with former Directions coach Will veiled a behind-the-scenes elected Batangas Governor are you interested in public husband Edu Manzano. Schuester spied on her. video of its season finale fea- Vilma Santos-Recto said she service?' ...Sabi nya, 'Yes, The younger Manzano is turing Sanchez. Sanchez is currently pro- is neither encouraging nor mom. Lumaki ako na currently the host of the moting her debut album ti- discouraging her son Luis nakikita trabaho mo." Sabi In the clip uploaded on game shows "Minute to Win tled "Me, You & The Music". Manzano about joining poli- ko again, 'Just in case na YouTube, Sanchez recalled It" and "Kapamilya Deal or her experience on Glee. No Deal" on ABS-CBN. He ABS-CBNnews.com also appeared in the last “I absolutely love both of the year's box office hit, "This Guy's in Love With You are serving well at ibini- Santos-Recto has been pro- Mare" with Vice Ganda and oboto ng tao, what can you claimed Batangas for a third Toni Gonzaga. do? Ano ang magagawa mo and final term after a land- Last year, Manzano admit- doon?" she said. slide victory over her oppo- ted that he wants to nent Marcos Mandanas. "Kung sasabihin 'yung mga “explore” the world of poli- walang pera at hindi maka- tics but said he still has to ABS-CBNnews.com kalaban sa may pera I think weigh the demands of being 'yan ang responbilid ng po- a public servant while hav- litical parties. It's about time ing a thriving career in na maghanap tayo ng new show business. breed na may talent, kaka- Luis Manzano and Vilma Santos Manzano believes that be- yanan at can be a good lead- cause of his mother's many er. Bigyan natin sila ng tics in the future. gugustuhuin mong pu- years in public service, he pagkakataong maipakilala masok sa politika sa public "I am not encouraging him has, by association, also sa tao. That's the only way service, anak, it is no joke. because I know it's not easy. earned a degree of public na magbigay tayo ng pagka- Mayroon kang isasa- But look nasaan ba ako nga- trust. kataon sa lahat. kripisyo,'" Santos-Recto told yon?," Santos-Recto said in Davila. On political dynasties "We can't control yung dyn- an interview on ANC's asty kasi ibinobioto ng tao. For Sponsorships, Booth Asked by Davila on her "Headstart" hosted by Ka- "So just in case na pipilin ni But if you can hone new stand on the issue of politi- Vendors ren Davila on Thursday. Lucky na magsilbi din, hindi people, new leaders na may cal dynasties, Santos-Recto ko i-encourage at hindi ko kakayanan, ito ang kunin But the award-winning ac- said: "Diskriminasyon na- Exhibitors din idi-discourgage dahil niyo at i-train at ipakilala sa tress admitted that she and man 'yan, huwag naman. may fulfillment din naman tao. That I think respon- her son have talked about Kasi what if kung from lolo, please email us at sa totoong buhay ang pag- siblidad 'yan ng political his plans for the future, in- anak, apo, apo sa tuhod and sisilbi," she said. parties," she explained. cluding possibly going into they want to serve and they [email protected] public service. Manzano, now 32, is Santos-

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Community Shows To advertise, email at: [email protected] 80’s Concert a huge success!

Brings out groove in crowd!

It wasn’t a Standing Room Only Concert producers Bodybliss and venue, and yet the audience were Primetime Events Group also on their feet from the first time gave a sponsors night at Max’s Back to ‘80s concert artists Gino Restaurant and a cocktail hour ADVERTISE Padilla, Joey Albert and Raymond before the Lauchengco appeared on stage concert to up to their finale songs. Every- express with body was singing and dancing in their ap- high spirits reliving the music preciation and memories of the ‘80s. to sponsors. Af- The seamless production en- Pidoy & Ting Pacis of ter the sured that the audience enjoyed Max’s & Saladmaster show, the WAVES the night away with the ‘80s pop enjoying the concert. producers and jazz icons of Original Pilipino Photo by Waves. also gave Music(OPM) talking center stage VIP ticket holders the opportuni- at the Global Kingdom Ministries ty to mingle and have their pho- on May 4, 2013. Joey’s backdrop. An unexpected tos taken with the stars of the To add to the audiences’ excite- but heartwarming surprise was show. ment, concert producers Body- the Bakit Ngayon ka Lang duet Sani Baluyot, production, concert bliss and Primetime Events between American Geo Bryja and and events director for Prime- Group formally launched their Joey. Geo was born and raised in time Events, said they are invit- winter 2013 project Allegiance, a Detroit Michigan and is married ing interested investors for their new American musical, in Broad- to Gin, a Filipina. He loves Filipi- upcoming Allegiance project. way, New York which stars multi no songs and can sing them flu- Complete details about this musi- -awarded actress and mezzo- ently even in the Visayan and cal production are found at soprano singer Lea Salonga. Ilocano dialects. http://www.allegiancemusical.com/. News that travel The show started with an ‘80s Fans of the stars of the ‘80s teen Baluyot said those interested medley performed by students movie Bagets were awed by the may send him an e-mail at prime- from the JDL School of Perform- performance of debonair Ray- [email protected] or www.filipinosmakingwaves.com ing Arts. Toronto talent Anna mond Lauchengco, whose song call 6747-242-6949. Estrada-Rejante continued the selections included Just Got Francis Rementilla, chief execu- ‘80s music renditions and the Lucky and graduation song Fare- tive officer (CEO) of Bodybliss, audience had already warmed up expressed his gratitude to all the by the time Gino Padilla set foot sponsors, production crew and on stage who volunteers who made the concert sang his hit song a huge success (a complete list is Let the Love available at the Back to the 80’s Begin with Anna Facebook page). He said the con- which added fla- cert is just one of the ways Body- vor to his reper- bliss is showing its appreciation to toire. its loyal and growing clientele. [email protected] Meanwhile, a Bodybliss has been providing On- well. Another soulful perfor- projector screen tario clients with exceptional [email protected] mance was Raymond’s duet with showing her physiotherapy, orthopedic and 647 718 1360 Joey on How Do You Keep the muted music vid- wellness services for over 12 Music Playing. eos served as years now.

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MUSIC STAND Tag-Araw, Tag-Ulan REQUESTED As recorded by: Haji Alejandro

Mon Torralba Intro: CM7-FM7-CM7-FM7

Verse 1 Please Be Careful On Saturday July 13, 2013 at Yonge-Dundas Square CM7 With My Heart Tag-araw Filipinos….Let’s Make Waves! Bm7sus Bb9b5 Am9 D7b9 Music & Lyrics: Jose Mari Chan Sa may dagat namasyal (duet with Regine Velasquez) D7#9 D7b9 GM7 At pag dilim

Mamang Sorbetero C9b5 Bm9 E7b9(#5) Intro: C/F-F D11-Dm7 Bbsus2-Bb C/Bb-C Sa may baybay humimlay As recorded by: Celeste Legaspi Verse 1 Am7 At nagyakap FM7 F D11 Dm7 Am7b5 GM7 If you love me like you tell me Intro: G-Am7-G/B-C-G/B-Am7-G-D (2X) GM9 Sabay sa pagsabog ng alon BbM7 Bb Gm7-C7 Gm7 C11 FM7 Please be careful with my heart Sabay sa paghuni ng ibon Gm9 Gm C7sus C7 Verse 1 You can take it, just don't break it Fm7 Bb7 EbM7 G7sus F11 F7 G D Em Saksi ay liwanag ng buwan Or my world will fall apart Mamang sorbetero, anong ngalan mo Am D G Refrain Chorus 1 Tinda mong ice cream, gustung-gusto ko CM7 D D#dim Em 'Di ba sabi mo pa F7sus BbM7 C/Bb Init ng buhay, pinapawi mo C/D You are my first romance Am D G Na wala pang iba Am7 Dm7 Sama ng loob, nalilimutan ko CM7 And I'm willing to take a chance Na ako ang una Gm7 Chorus C/D GM7 Dm7 That till life is through Sa pagmamahal mo, sinta C7sus C7 FM9 F11 G Am I'll still be loving you Verse 2 F BbM7 C/Bb Mamang sorbetero, tayo'y sumayaw

I will be true to you D G G7#9-G7b9 CM7 Am7 Dm7 Kalembang mong hawak, muling ikaway Just a promise from you will do G C At ang buhay Gm7 Batang munti, sa 'yo'y naghihintay Bm7sus Bb9b5 Am9 D9b5 From the very start D G C G Nating dal'wa ay nagbu___nga C11 C7 F C7sus-F-F11 Bigyang ligaya ngayong tag-araw GM7 F#7#5 Bm9 E7b9(#5) Please be careful with my heart Ng makulay na pag-ibig na daki__la Verse 2 Am7 Verse 2 Ngunit bakit BbM9 Bb D D#dim Em Am7b5 Bm7 Bb13(9) I love you and you know I do Masdan ang ulap sa himpapawid Ngayong umuugong ang hangi't ulan G11 Gm7 Cm7-F11 D G Am7 C/D There'll be no one else for me Korteng sorbetes sa pisngi ng langit 'Sing lamig ng gabi ang mga halik mo F Cm Bm7 E7sus-E7 DM7 DbM7 Promise I'll be always true D D#dim Em Mata ng dalaga'y nananaginip Ni wala ng apoy titig mo sa a___kin F11 F Bb CM7 C/D GM7 Dm7 For the world and all to see D G Naglaho ba ang pagmamahal mo, sinta A7sus A7 Dm Mayro'ng sikretong nasasaisip Love has heard some lies softly spoken C C7 FM9-F (Repeat Chorus) Adlib/Narration: And I have had my heart badly broken G7#9-G7b9 CM7- Bm7sus Bb9b5 Am9 D7b9 C11 C F11-F Verse 3 I've been burned and I've been hurt before GM7 C9b5 Bm9 E7b9(#5)

Verse 3 D D#dim Em "Hindi ko rin inaasahan Mainit na labi, nagbabagang mata Ang mga pangyayari BbM9 Bb D G At dinaramdam ko nang husto So I know just how you feel Ang pagkasawi ng ating pag-ibig Sunog na pag-ibig, parang awa mo na G11 Gm7 Cm-F11 Ngunit kailangang tanggapin natin Trust my love is real for you D D#dim Em Mamang sorbetero, o, nasaan ka Na ganito ang buhay F Cm Ibig ko lang malaman mo I'll be gentle with your heart D G Init ng buhay, pawiin mo na Na mahal pa rin kita" F11 F Dm7b5-Gsus7 I'll caress it like the morning dew Bridge G Cm Ebm6 (Repeat Chorus) I'll be right beside you forever Am7 Dm7 Gm7 Adlib: D D#dim … Em - D - G (2x) At nagyakap I won't let our world fall apart La la la la la la..... Amb5 Bm7 Bb13(9) Cm7 Sabay sa pagsabog ng alon From the very start (Repeat Chorus) Am7 F7sus F7 Bb F#7sus (Repeat Adlib twice then fade) I'll be careful with your heart 'Di ba sabi mo pa C/D Chorus 2 Na wala pang iba Bm7 BM7 C#/B At sa habang buhay You are my first romance E7sus-E7 DM7 DbM7 Bbm7 Ebm7 Tayo'y mag__sa_sa__ma And I'm willing to take a chance CM7 C/D GM7 Dm7 G#m Nakamtan ko ang pagmamahal mo, sinta That till life is through

C#7sus C# F#M9-F#-F#11-F# I'll still be loving you G7#9 G7b9 CM7 BM7 C#/B Ngu_nit bakit I will be true to you Bm7sus Bb9b5 Am9-D9b5 pause Bbm7 Ebm Sa tag-ulan ay nagla___ho Just a promise from you will do Am7 C/D G#m 'Sing lamig ng gabi ang mga halik mo From the very start Bm7 E7sus E7 DM7 DbM7 Bm7 Ni wala ng apoy titig mo sa a___kin From the very start CM7 C/D GM9 G#m (sustain) From the very start Naglaho na ang pagmamahal mo, sinta C#11 F# - B - C# - Please be careful with my heart B/D - C#/F - F#

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