“Faster, Higher, Stronger—Together”

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AUGUST 2021 www.filipinosmakingwaves.com TORONTO, CANADA “Faster, Higher, Stronger—Together”

By Wavesnews Staff The opening ceremony was awesome, wonderful and The original motto, "Faster, grand. Fireworks soared Higher, Stronger," or in Lat- above Tokyo's new Olym- in, "Citius, Altius, Fortius," pic Stadium Friday as the was adopted by Pierre De delayed Summer Games Coubertin, considered the finally held its opening cer- founder of the modern emony — an event that cul- Olympics, in the 19th cen- minates in lighting the tury. Days before the start Olympic cauldron. of the event, the Interna- tional Olympics Committee Athletes marched in front (IOC) has put forward a of thousands of empty hopeful message with a re- seats as only a sparse vised Olympic motto that crowd was admitted due to includes the word COVID-19 restrictions. "together." Those attending included first lady Jill Biden, who The motto of the just con- chatted with French Presi- cluded 2020 Tokyo Olym- dent Emmanuel Macron. pics elicited much excite- ment and enticed people The event ran from July 23 to Aug 8, during summer from all nations to be en- Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz made history as she delivered the Philippines’ first-ever gold in the gaged. Olympics after 97 years, raising the nation’s flag as the Philippine National Anthem heard for the heat in Tokyo. The whole first time playing for the winner on the world’s greatest sports stage. Photo @asiatatler was (Continued on page 5)

Moderna, Inc. to build mRNA vaccine Canada moving forward with production facility in Canada a proof of vaccination for Page 4 international travel Canada Tokyo Olympics August 11, 2021 – Ottawa tory to foreign and Canadi- proof of vaccination cre- Borders re-open for How ‘Ate Hidilyn” – While Canadians should an border officials. To that dential responds to the fully-vaccinated fired up Pinoy ath- continue to avoid non- end, the Government of needs and rights of Indige- U.S. visitors letes in Tokyo essential travel worldwide, Canada is collaborating nous peoples. the Government of Canada with the provinces and ter- Page 3 Page 5 recognizes that proof of ritories to develop a proof The Government of Canada vaccination credentials will of vaccination that will fa- is working with provinces support the re-opening of cilitate cross-border travel, and territories to develop a Religion Sports secure pan-Canadian ap- societies and economies. while reducing the risk of The top faith-filled Pacquiao to face spread and importation of proach. This plan is based Canadians are looking for a COVID-19. We are also con- on advice from our public moments from the Ugas after Spencer more reliable and secure tinuing to engage with In- health officials with priori- Olympics pulls out of fight way to demonstrate their digenous partners across ty placed on the safety and COVID-19 vaccination his- the country to ensure that a (Continued on page 3) Page 14 Page 15 September 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a new Statutory Holiday in Canada The Government of Canada cate and remind Canadians mously in the Senate. is committed to reconcilia- about the history of resi- tion and ensuring that the dential schools, honour the The bill creates a statutory tragic history and ongoing victims and celebrate the holiday for employees in legacy of residential survivors. the federal government and schools is never forgotten. federally regulated work- About the National Day places. The National Day for Truth for Truth and Reconcilia- and Reconciliation is a stat- tion Canadian Heritage Minister utory holiday for employ- Steven Guilbeault says the ees in the federal govern- In June 2021, a bill creating objective is to create a ment and federally regulat- a statutory holiday to com- chance for Canadians to ed workplaces in Canada on memorate the tragic legacy learn about and reflect on a September 30th. of residential schools in dark chapter in their coun- Canada received royal as- (Continued on page 3) photo by Briarpatch Magazine The day is intended to edu- sent after passing unani- Page 2 Filipinos Making WAVES August 2021

Canada welcomes first Afghan refugees resettled through the special immigration program

Ottawa, August 4, 2021 – paring to welcome them. The Honourable Marco E. L. Settlement organizations Mendicino, Minister of Im- will help them to find per- migration, Refugees and manent housing, language Citizenship, the Honourable training, a job and connec- Marc Garneau, Minister of tions with established im- Foreign Affairs, and the migrants and Canadians Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, and provide them with the Minister of National De- information that they need fence, issued the following about life in Canada, and statement: the community in which they will settle. All of these “Today, the Government of services will help Afghans Canada is welcoming the settle into their new home. first of a number of flights carrying Afghan refugees To protect the safety of who provided crucial sup- those being evacuated and port to Canada’s mission in the security of this opera- Afghanistan. This first tion, further operational group is now beginning details will not be released, their new life in Canada, including information on and we welcome them with where Afghans will be re- open arms. More flights will settled in Canada. Welcome to Canada. Ministers Marco Mendicino and Maryam Monsef welcomed the first be arriving in the coming group of Afghan refugees. They will be resettled through a special immigration program for We would like to thank days and weeks. We com- individuals and their families who provided support to Canada’s efforts in Afghanistan. mitted to do right by the those working at Global Affairs Canada, the Depart- Afghans who supported da’s work in Afghanistan. everything we can to get ed for COVID-19 on arrival Canada’s mission in Af- ment of National Defence, We have been working every Afghan refugee out as and will follow all quaran- the Public Health Agency of ghanistan. With the arrival around the clock to identify swiftly and safely as possi- tine and testing require- of the first resettled Afghan Canada, Immigration, Refu- individuals eligible to come ble, but we recognize that ments to protect the health gees and Citizenship Cana- refugees in Canada, we are to Canada under this spe- the security situation can and safety of those in Cana- making good on that prom- da and the Canada Border cial immigration program. change rapidly. da. Services Agency who have ise. This work is well under- All those arriving under These refugees are coming been working tirelessly to The Government has been way, and a team has been facilitate this process. We on the ground in Afghani- this special immigration to Canada as government- seized with the urgency on program have met Canada’s assisted refugees. To help would also like to thank all the ground and is working stan, including support staff of the advocacy groups who are assisting clients in requirements concerning the Afghans adjust to life in as quickly as possible to eligibility, admissibility and Canada, service provider across the country who resettle Afghan nationals submitting their applica- have worked so hard to tions and requested docu- security screenings. The organizations in communi- who put themselves at Afghan refugees were test- ties across Canada are pre- make this possible.” ◼ great risk to support Cana- mentation. We are doing

August 2021 Filipinos Making WAVES Page 3 WAVES NEWS—CANADA Canada reopens its border for fully vaccinated U.S. visitors

Canada opened its border travel since March 2020 to Travelers also must fill out “We are very pleased to American citizens and per- to fully vaccinated Ameri- try to slow the spread of a detailed application on gradually and responsibly manent residents will need can tourists on Monday the coronavirus. the arriveCAN app before open up,” Canadian Prime to provide proof of their full (August 9), raising hopes in crossing. Minister Justin Trudeau vaccination status, with border towns and tourist U.S. citizens and legal resi- said. He said the decision to their last dose taking place hot spots that businesses dents must be both fully The government said that allow fully vaccinated at least two weeks before hit hard by the Covid-19 vaccinated and test nega- border restrictions for fully Americans to visit Canada their arrival, and must not pandemic will get a boost tive for COVID-19 within vaccinated travelers from before tourists from other have any Covid-19 symp- from out-of-country visi- three days to get across one other countries could also countries “is in recognition toms, officials said. They tors before the end of the of the world’s longest and be lifted beginning Sept. 7, of our unique bond, espe- will also be required to pre- summer. busiest land borders, and assuming Canada’s Covid- cially between border com- sent evidence of an ap- Canadian officials warn 19 caseload stays relatively munities.” proved negative Covid-19 The U.S.-Canada border has they won’t sacrifice safety low. test taken within 72 hours been closed to nonessential for shorter border waits. of their arrival in Canada. ◼

Canada...proof of Destination countries deter- Sept 30: National digenous leaders. vaccination... mine if or what type of proof of vaccination is required Day of Truth and Over the course of more (Continued from page 1) and the related benefits that Reconciliation... than 100 years, some may be provided such as re- 150,000 Indigenous chil- security of all Canadians. duced or no testing or quar- (Continued from page 1) dren were ripped from antine requirements. Canadi- their families and forced to For Canadians who decide to ans who do not have a proof The document, expected to attend church-run residen- travel, using a proof of vac- of vaccination can travel out- try’s history and to com- be ready by the fall, will be cination will provide foreign side the country, but they memorate the survivors, tial schools, where many digital, with an option for suffered physical and sexu- border officials with the vac- those who can’t or don’t want may have to quarantine or their families and their cination history needed to a digital certificate. meet other requirements at communities, as called for al abuse, malnutrition and assess whether a traveller their destination country, by the Truth and Reconcili- neglect. More than 4,000 meets their public health re- and they will be subject to ation Commission and In- are believed to have died. quirements and provide a ments are accessible for all mandatory quarantine and (officeholidays.com) trusted and verifiable cre- Canadians who may need to testing upon return to Cana- dential for when they return use them. da. home. The Government of Canada Canadians should always Orange Shirt Day on September 30 Travellers will be able to encourages everyone who is check the Government of Orange Shirt Day comes from the story of Phyllis (Jack) submit their proof of vac- able to do so, regardless of Canada’s travel advice and Webstad, a former residential school student who had her cination in ArriveCAN travel plans, to get vaccinat- advisories, as well as the en- orange shirt taken away from her when she was six years (mobile app or Canada.ca/ ed. Vaccination with a com- try and public health require- old on her first day at a residential school. The date for ArriveCAN) when coming plete series of approved ments of their destination back to Canada. While the COVID-19 vaccines provides country, before booking a this was chosen because it's the time of year when Indige- focus is on a digital proof of individuals with substantial trip. ◼ nous children were removed from their homes and taken vaccination, we will also protection against the virus. to residential schools. make sure that these docu-

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WAVES NEWS—CANADA Canada donates P757 million to PH for Brampton’s food pro- economic, health, education programs cessing sector ranked MANILA— Canada has do- Health care programs by and multilateral agencies in first in North America nated P757 million to the Canada-based non- rolling out a wide range of Philippines for programs government organization programs to mitigate the on COVID-19 economic re- Inter Pares and its Philip- effects of the pandemic and sponse, women's health, pine partner the Likhaan jump-start the economic education and aid for indi- Center for Women’s Health recovery of those who have gents in Mindanao, its em- aims to help more than been adversely affected by bassy in Manila said Thurs- 54,000 women and girls in this global crisis,” said Pe- day. Metro Manila and nearby ter MacArthur, Canada’s provinces, according to the Ambassador to the Philip- The donation will fund 7 embassy. pines. new development assistance projects to be imple- Empowerment and inclu- "These initiatives reflect mented over the next 5 sive governance initiatives the spirit of the 2030 years, the Canadian Embas- will also be implemented, Agenda’s Sustainable De- sy said in a statement. including projects on gen- velopment Goals, and I am der equality and women’s confident that they will These include education rights, sustainable agricul- contribute to inclusive eco- programs for children in ture in the Bangsamoro and nomic growth in marginal- grades 4 to 6 in the Bang- Davao region, and promo- ized communities, gender samoro region and projects tion of sustained peace in equality, youth empower- of Save the Children and Bangsamoro. ment, good governance and the Department of Educa- sustained peace in Bang- tion in Paran aque, Taguig “We support our partners samoro." – ABS CBN NEWS and Pateros in the capital in the Government of the region. Philippines, civil society Karen Doradea

The City of Brampton’s Moderna, Inc. to build a food and beverage sector came in first place as the state-of-the-art mRNA vaccine best in North America in a production facility in Canada new report on Tuesday. According to the Business Facilities Magazine 17th The Honourable François- annual Metro Rankings Philippe Champagne, Min- Report, Brampton received ister of Innovation, Science a first place spot in the a Food Processing Leader.” and Industry, recently an- Food Processing Leaders nounced a major milestone category for 2021. According to the report, in Canada’s strategy to re- Brampton’s food and bev- build the biomanufacturing Brampton was praised for erage sectors contribute and life sciences sector. its “thriving food and bev- $1.3 billion annually to the The Government of Canada erage sector supported by Canadian GDP and employ has established a memo- industry-leading technolo- about 8,500 across 300 randum of understanding gy, top-quality products companies in food and bev- (MOU) with leading COVID- and a rich agricultural tra- erage manufacturing, pro- 19 vaccine developer dition.” cessing, and support indus- Moderna, Inc. to build a tries. Fort Smith-Fayetteville in state-of-the-art mRNA vac- The MOU outlines how tribute to the development Arkansas came in second cine production facility in Moderna plans to establish of Canadian expertise and As for recognized employ- place, Dallas County, Texas Canada. a Canadian mRNA vaccine foster partnerships be- ers in Brampton, Loblaws, in third, Los Angeles Coun- facility and work as a val- tween the company and Maple Lodge Farms, and ty in California in fourth, Canada has an impressive ued partner in Canada’s life Canadian experts. This will Italpasta headquarters and Magic Valley, Indiana history in biomanufactur- sciences ecosystem by cre- help position Canada as an come on top. in fifth. ing and life sciences. How- ating jobs and collaborat- mRNA centre of excellence ever, a decades-long de- Coca-Cola Bottling and ing on domestic research and a global mRNA re- Business Facilities Maga- cline in the sector left Can- and development. This search and development Give and Go Prepared ada without the large-scale zine 17th annual Metro Foods also have facilities in partnership will help make hub. Rankings Report and flexible biomanufac- sure Canada is more pre- Brampton that are recog- turing capacity necessary Moderna’s plans to estab- nized. pared for future pandem- “Brampton’s Food and Bev- to quickly produce a COVID ics, while creating good, lish an mRNA vaccine pro- erage sector has played an “This ranking is a testa- -19 vaccine when the pan- highly skilled jobs. duction facility in Canada demic hit. This is why the align with the objectives of instrumental role in keep- ment to the excellent work ing food on the shelves and government has worked Canada already has a the recently announced our Food and Beverage tirelessly to rebuild Cana- strong foundation in mRNA Biomanufacturing and Life Canadians fed throughout Processing businesses are the COVID-19 pandemic, da’s domestic biomanufac- research, development and Science Strategy. The move doing, and also to our Eco- turing sector by focusing commercialization. Canadi- will help strengthen the and we thank all of our es- nomic Development team on both quick strategic ac- an science excellence in biomanufacturing and life sential workers for their who support them,” said contributions,” said Mayor tions and a long-term vi- vaccine technologies con- sciences sector’s entire val- Brown. sion. Since the start of the tributed to the discovery ue chain—from research Patrick Brown. pandemic, over $1.2 billion and use of mRNA technolo- and development, to talent “This second consecutive has been invested to re- gy, and Moderna, as a pio- acquisition and retention, year, we are especially As one of the fastest- build Canada’s vaccines, neering company, has al- to increased clinical trial proud to receive a first growing cities in Canada, therapeutics and biomanu- ways been at the forefront capacity—and make Cana- place ranking from Busi- Brampton is home to more facturing capacity. of its development. This da’s overall industrial ca- ness Facilities Magazine as than 700,000 people and announcement will con- pability stronger. ◼ 75,000 businesses. ◼

August 2021 Filipinos Making WAVES Page 5 WAVES NEWS—PHILIPPINES How 'Ate Hidilyn' fired up Incumbent for next Pinoy Olympians in Tokyo admin to invest in Pinoy athletes: Camille B. Naredo

MANILA, Philippines -- Nograles Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz has learned to embrace her role as the elder states- woman of Team Philip- pines -- and the older sister of her fellow Olympians -- during the recent Tokyo Olympics.

Diaz inspired an entire nation when she became the Philippines' first-ever Olympic gold medalist by Hidilyn Diaz of the Philippines holds her gold medal. Edgard ruling the women's 55kg Garrido, Reuters division of weightlifting. But she also fired up the in their own campaigns. In an appearance on the rest of the Filipino Olympi- Philippine Sportswriters Marcial was especially mo- Association (PSA) Forum President Duterte lauds the boxers who won medals in the ans, some of whom got the Tokyo Olympics during a virtual courtesy call upon their arri- opportunity to see Diaz's tivated by Diaz's golden on Tuesday, Marcial said val at the Terminal 2 in Manila International Airport. The gold medal before she flew achievement. Like the he drew strength from Di- Philippines won one gold, two silvers and one bronze, its back to the Philippines. weightlifter, he also hails az's journey to the gold best performance at the Olympics. from Zamboanga and is a medal. It took the weight- Three of those Olympians member of the Philippine lifter three tries before By Azer Parrocha “It was really deliberate on went on to win medals of Air Force. winning a medal, a silver in the part of the administra- their own: boxers Nesthy the Rio Games in 2016, and MANILA – After the Philip- tion to increase funding "Sobrang ang laking bagay Petecio and Carlo Paalam another Olympic stint be- pines achieved its best support for sports because na nanalo si Ate Hidi," Mar- claimed silver in their re- fore she finally topped the we’ve proven na may po- cial told Paolo del Rosario Olympics performance af- spective weight classes, podium. ter clinching four medals in tential talaga tayo (that we of Cignal TV after his Olym- and Eumir Marcial secured really have potential) to get pic debut, an abbreviated Tokyo, Cabinet Secretary a bronze. For the three, "Talagang ate siya sa Karlo Nograles on Tuesday the gold. I think because of win over Algeria's Younes Diaz's feat was a great amin," Marcial said of this experience, it will now Nemouchi. "Sobrang na- said it is “incumbent” for source of motivation, Diaz. "Nagbigay din siya the next administration to be incumbent on the next inspire po ako sa kanya." something that fueled them continue investing in the administration to do the (Continued on page 6) country’s athletes. same,” he added.

Nograles also expressed Faster, optimism over Higher, Stronger - “institutional changes” fol- Together lowing the signing of Re- public Act No. 11470 which (Continued from page 1) establishes the National Academy of Sports (NAS) at the New Clark City in Tar- world was watching a myr- lac. iad of sporting events featuring awe-inspiring com- Cabinet Secretary Carlo Under the law, the NAS Nograles (PNA File photo) petitions. would offer a secondary education program inte- Nograles said allocating a The 4 medals for the Phil- grated with a specific cur- bigger budget for sports ippines and 24 for Canada riculum on sports to devel- should be a no-brainer, es- made us Filipino Canadians op better athletes. proud. pecially since Filipino athletes have proven that they PH boxers Carlo Paalam, Eumir Marcial and Nesthy Petecio RA 11470 also grants full But the real “high” for the are “at par” with other scholarships to qualified countries. Filipinos is the historical successful lifts. garnered 3 pieces of pres- student-athletes. gold medal weightlifter tigious hardware – two Hidilyn Diaz won. The After her historic win, a “We can really get the med- “Nag invest tayo dito, may silvers from Carlo Paalam als--gold, silver, bronzer, Philippines sent its first tearful Diaz celebrated and Nesthy Petecio, and a returns talaga. Hindi masa- pero kailangan talaga ng Olympic delegation to Par- with her coaches before sayang ang investment na- bronze from Eumir Mar- suporta (but there should is for the 1924 Games. Af- taking the top spot on the tin sa sports (We invested cial. really be support). So yes, ter trying to reach the po- podium in Tokyo. Standing in sports so there will be it's true under the term of dium’s top spot for nearly where no Filipino had Fou Olympic medals - the returns. Our investment in President Duterte, tumaas 100 years, Hidilyn won stood before, Diaz, who biggest haul ever for the sports will not go to talaga yung (the govern- gold in the 55-kilogram serves in the Philippine air Philippines. waste),” he said. ment increased) financial category of women’s force, snapped off a salute support in sports,” he said weightlifting and also set and sang along to her These athletes truly per- Presidential Spokesperson during a virtual Anvil Busi- an Olympic record with her country's national anthem. sonify Filipinos Making Harry Roque earlier said combined weight total of Waves. ◼ ness Club forum. the Duterte administration 224 kilograms across two The Filipino boxing team was significantly invested He said it was “deliberate” more in sports compared to on the part of the Duterte the previous government. The achievements and contributions administration to increase funding for sports knowing During the Duterte admin- of the global Filipinos national athletes’ huge po- istration’s first full year in are more than enough reasons to celebrate… tential to excel in their re- (Continued on page 6) spective fields.

Page 6 Filipinos Making WAVES August 2021 WAVES NEWS—PHILIPPINES PHLPost honors PNoy with commemorative stamp

Jasmin Romero, nila. his ‘bosses’. The tremen- dous outpouring of love MANILA - A commemora- Fulgencio unveiled the and all these expressions tive stamp featuring the stamp together with PNoy's have given us great conso- late President Benigno “favorite cousin” Malabon lation,” she said. "Noynoy" Aquino III was Mayor Lenlen Oreta, on be- unveiled Monday by the half of the Aquino sisters Communications Secretary Philippine Postal Corpora- who could not make it to Andanar Martin Andanar tion (PHLPost) to honor the event due to the COVID- noted how the Philippines him and his legacy as the 19 threat. became Asia’s Rising Tiger country’s 15th chief execu- under Aquino's term from tive. “In behalf of the Aquino 2010 to 2016. Family, lubos kaming “The postage stamp will nagpapasalamat sa pagbib- “Let us continue the contri- symbolize unity, respect, igay pugay for former Pres- butions of PNoy in our love of the country and con- An employee of the Philippine Postal Corporation shows a ident Noynoy Aquino III,” country. Let us continue to cern for one another re- newly released stamp bearing the photo of the late President Oreta said in his speech. embody the bravery and gardless of color, race or Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III on Monday. The stamps can be love for the country that he creed," PHLPost Chairman purchased for P480 per sheet or 40 pieces at the PhilPost Ballsy Aquino-Cruz, PNoy’s office in Lawton, Manila. Aquino, who served as the country’s showed to each one of us,” Norman Fulgencio said in 15th president, died due to renal disease secondary to dia- elder sister, sent a virtual he said in his speech at the his speech during the betes last June 24, 2021. ABS-CBN News message, thanking every- event. stamp launch at the Manila one involved for “this big, Central Post Office Building. big honor”. Prior to assuming the coun- Aquino died on June 24 due President Noynoy para sa try's top post, Aquino "When a former president to renal disease secondary bayan,” said Fulgencio. “My sisters and I were served as senator, and rep- passes away, we set aside to diabetes. He was 61. deeply touched and over- resentative of the Tarlac politics and the whole The commemorative whelmed with gratitude by constituency north of Ma- country mourns." “Sa munting selyo na ito stamps are worth P480 per the honor bestowed not nila from 1998 to 2007. natin maaalala ang pag- sheet and are now available only on Noy but all of you, ABS-CBN News mamahal at malasakit ni at the PHLPost office in Ma-

How ‘Ate Hidilyn” "Sabi ko, kapag nakikita ko ing goosebumps and crying po siya, naka-display po at Diaz's triumph. fired up Pinoy siya doon sa Philippine Olympians... Sports Commission, o kung "Sobrang saya ko po, kasi saan, sabi ko gusto ko din, siyempre isang inspirasyon (Continued from page 5) ako, 'yung mukha ko, siya sa akin po. Salamat ate makita ko din someday sa sa pinakita mong tibay ng ng inspirasyon sa amin tarpaulin or sa kung saan," loob, sa lahat ng Pilipino po na, 'yung process, she added. at sa mga atleta po," he kailangan talaga. Si Car- said. "The best ka po, at lo, kahit first Olympic Seeing Diaz win her Olym- saludo ako sa 'yo." niya ngayon, ako first pic gold -- and getting the Olympics ko, Nesthy, chance to actually touch Diaz, for her part, is glad nakuha namin 'yung medal, the medal -- was a big deal that her journey can serve as a source of motivation pero 'yung proseso nito, for Petecio who went on to Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz made history as she delivered the ang layo." become the first Filipina for her fellow Filipino ath- Philippines’ first-ever gold in the Olympics after 97 years , boxer to win a medal in the letes. raising the nation’s flag as the Philippine National Anthem Petecio doesn't call Diaz Summer Games. was heard for the first time playing for the winner in the "ate" the way the other "Kailangan kong tanggapin world’s greatest sports stage. Photo: Edgard Garrido/Reuters Olympians do. After all, Di- "Grabe ang hatak niya po na, tumatanda ako with az is only a year older than sa amin," Petecio said of experience, sa sports, sa her. Instead, she calls the Diaz. "Noong nasa Olympic weightlifting," said the 30- Incumbents… to year—his fifth year in office year-old. "Naka-apat na while PHP186,924,000 was weightlifter "champ." Village po kami, pinahawak invest in Pinoy niya po sa amin 'yung akong (Olympics), at hu- given to the PSC during According to Petecio, Diaz medalya niya." muhugot sila ng inspira- athletes Aquino’s last full year in has been her inspiration syon sa akin. Kaya tina- office in 2015. even before she won a gold "Kahit hawakan ko lang, tawag nila akong ate, dahil (Continued from page 5) medal. kahit pahawak lang, pampa andoon na ako eh. Alam The Philippines brought -swerte. Grabe, sobrang nila, 'yung experience ko 2017, he said the Philippine home four medals from To- "Noong bago pa lang ako sa sinwerte po talaga ako, ka- doon, ang dami kong pinag- Sports Commission (PSC) kyo—one gold, two silvers, national team, nakikita ko mi, kasi sobrang nahatak daanan." received a budget of and one bronze—its big- na siya sa mga tarpaulin, po kami sa kanya. So thank PHP223,547,000, “nearly gest haul in history. nadi-display na siya sa you, thank you, champ," "Siguro, 'yun nakita nila na double” the Philippine Sports Commis- she said. si Ate nga, ilang beses na PHP168,675,000 given by Hidilyn Diaz won it all in a sion," Petecio revealed. "So nag-Olympics, four times, the administration of for- women's weightlifting sabi ko na, ang galing niya, The young Paalam, the at sila first Olympics nila, mer President Benigno event, while the boxing lalo pa noong nag-Olympics "bunso" of the boxing team nanalo na sila ng silver, ng Aquino III during his first team amassed the bulk of siya, 17 ka pa ata 'di ba at 23 years old, had to bronze. Nakita nila, ang full year in 2011. the medals, two silvers champ, na nakapasok ka sa overcome his own shyness dami kong pinagdaanan, at from Carlo Paalam and first Olympics mo, 17 years to ask for a photo with Di- hopefully it will serve as He said the PSC received Nesthy Petecio, and a old ka pa noon." az. He recalled watching inspiration sa kanila na PHP1.3 billion from the bronze from Eumir Marcial. the weightlifting final, feel- 'wag sumuko," she added. - Duterte administration this (PNA) ABS-CBN News

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LIFESTYLE

FOGGY-BRAINED FROM THE PANDEMIC? Six ways to stay mentally sharp

About 25 percent of Covid- brain's way of coping with fogginess is temporary. Giv- games that require you to brain's ability to function 19 survivors experience the stress and fear of circum- en the brain's malleability - think can sharpen your fo- well. Avoiding excessive al- what's called "brain fog." stances that are beyond your that is, its capacity to adapt cus, the doctor said. "Spend cohol intake also gives the This is a general term to de- control, like the current pan- to changes and new ways of at least 15 minutes playing brain a chance to heal and scribe feelings of being men- demic." thinking - you can regain any of these brain training function properly. tally sluggish, confused, and your focus and concentra- games five days a week as pretty much "out of it," ac- There's even a scientific ba- tion in no time. Here are six they may enhance your Eliminate distractions. cording to a study by the US sis for it. "The brain's pre- ways to do it: working and short-term Who has not zoned out from National Center for Biotech- frontal cortex, which pro- memory, as well as your pro- scrolling through their social nology Information (NCBI). cesses our critical thinking Practice mindfulness. cessing and problem-solving media feeds? "If you must These symptoms can last for and ability to focus, shuts When you sense your skills." These games are es- check your Facebook or oth- months after a patient has down during a sudden, high- thoughts trailing off, get pecially helpful for older er social media accounts at recovered from coronavirus, ly stressful situation - say a them back on track by gently adults, who may experience specific times of the day only and can also be worsened potential road accident in- reminding yourself where more memory and concen- - like during your lunch with headaches, poor volving you and another you are at that very moment. tration problems that come break, or after you finish memory, and impaired sus- driver," explained Dr. Chu. "Thinking too far ahead of with advanced age. work," Dr. Chu tipped. If you tained attention or inability "It then gives way to that scenarios that may or may work from home, clear your to concentrate. primitive part of the brain to not happen is not only un- Exercise. If mental exercises desk of clutter and lower the respond quickly and protect productive, it is mentally and jog the brain, physical exer- volume of any music or mov- Yet struggling to focus is not you from danger." The pan- emotionally exhausting," cises like going for a walk or ie streaming on the side, or only for those who have had demic, while life- said Dr. Chu. "Best to con- run, dancing, or doing yoga shut it off completely. the life-threatening disease. threatening, is also ongoing centrate on what you can do also offer multiple benefits With a pandemic that still and does not require a quick in the here and now." In- to the brain. "Exercise pro- Rest. Sometimes, a little time has no end in sight, the response. This affects our stead of multi-tasking, make motes good circulation, is a out can do wonders for your world has had to live with ability to focus and concen- a to-do list and check each great stress buster, and im- well-being. "Go for a walk. long-term, low-grade stress, trate. entry as you accomplish proves the quality of your Take the entire day off. Give anxiety, and uncertainty. them. This allows you to fo- sleep - all of which contrib- yourself enough time to These are the factors that Dr. Chu added, "Stress hor- cus solely on the task at ute to better thinking and sleep as it has been shown tend to make the mind wan- mones like cortisol and hand - rather than on a concentration," said Dr. Chu. that the brain clears and der off, daydream, and zone adrenaline, which the body bunch of things that can eliminates toxins that affect out completely. releases during particularly overwhelm you. Listening to Follow healthy diet. A our cognition when we sleep. tense moments, can also music also helps to relax healthy diet has been proven Don't be so hard on yourself. "It's normal," assures Don- overwhelm and exhaust the your brain. to improve your brain These are challenging times, nabelle Chu, MD of Makati brain if they stay too long in health. A diet such as those and we're all learning to Medical Center's the system or come in exces- Train your brain. Cross- rich in fruits and vegetables, cope in the best way we (MakatiMed) Neurology De- sive amounts." word puzzles, chess, sudoku, nuts, beans, Omega 3, and can," Dr. Chu ended. ma- partment. "Consider it your solitaire, and other mind whole grains can benefit the nilatimes.net The good news is, mental

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WAVES NEWS

Ottawa to regulate immigration Common Causes and citizenship consultants to of High Bills root out fraud Why is my bill so high? fact, some of the largest, high The new college will have the needed legal tools to investigate professional miscon- resolution, direct view TVs duct and discipline its licensees to root out immigration fraud Electricity and water usage (versus rear projection prod- varies from month to month ucts) can use as much elec- largely due to temperature tricity as a standard, new re- The Canadian Press last year to regulate the and whether you are operat- frigerator - roughly 500 kilo- work of citizenship and Immigration Minister ing large appliances such as watt hours, every year. So, in immigration consultants. Marco Mendicino says the clothes dryers, air condition- addition to picture quality new college will protect ers, electric heaters or pool and size, consider looking for The law gives the college pumps, for how long and at newcomers and those seek- the ENERGY STAR® symbol the power to enter the what time of day. ing to immigrate and will on the set you buy. ENERGY premises of a consultant STAR® qualified TVs con- help uphold the integrity of for the purpose of gather- If your bill is higher than ex- sume about 30 per cent less Canada’s immigration sys- ing information to support pected, here are some steps energy than non-qualified tem. an investigation, and com- you can take: models. Find out more at Nat- pelling witnesses to appear ural Resources Canada. The federal government is 1. Check to see if the length Minister Marco Mendicino and testify before its disci- establishing a college for of the billing cycle was Immigration Minister pline committee. Use of a High-Performance immigration and citizen- the same as the previous Marco Mendicino says im- Gaming Computer: Accord- ship consultants to become bill. Billing cycles vary migrants should receive The college will also be ing to a study conducted by the official regulator of the somewhat due to week- the Lawrence Berkeley Na- professional and honest able to request court in- profession across the coun- ends and holidays so, tional Laboratory in 2015, a advice as they look for in- junctions to address unli- even if you use the same typical high-performance try. censed actors providing formation about Canada’s amount of energy per gaming computer can use as immigration or citizenship The federal Immigration immigration system. day, your bill may vary. much electricity as three re- advice without authoriza- Department says the col- Compare your usage to frigerators. If students are He says the new college tion. lege will open in November the same period last year. home from school over the will protect newcomers Sign up for My Account to and will have the needed summer and gaming during and those seeking to immi- This story was produced view your bills and usage legal tools to investigate peak hours (11:00 a.m. to grate and will help uphold with the financial assistance online. professional misconduct 5:00 p.m.), costs will be high- the integrity of Canada’s of the Facebook and Canadi- er. and discipline its licensees immigration system. an Press News Fellowship. 2. Analyze the reason for to root out immigration the increase. The follow- Addition of New Applianc- fraud and protect people Parliament passed a law ing is a list of the most es: Every additional appli- wishing to come to Canada. common causes of higher ance adds to your energy bill. -than-normal bills. If you purchase a new refrigerator and move the old one Funding supports Whitchurch- High bill due to electricity to the basement, your elec- usage tricity bill will go up. When Stouffville’s Royal Canadian Legion buying new appliances, con- Seasonal Appliances: Appli- sider purchasing ENERGY ances and other equipment STAR® models. For more July 27, 2021 (Whitchurch- used at different times of year information, visit Natural Stouffville) – On behalf of the (air conditioners, dehumidifi- Resources Canada. Honourable Lawrence Ma- ers, pool pumps, etc.) can cAulay, Minister of Veterans make a significant difference Replacement of Old Appli- to your electricity usage. Affairs and Associate Minis- ances: Although most people ter of National Defence, Dr. think that a new energy effi- Pool Heater / Pool Pump: A Helena Jaczek, the MP for cient refrigerator will be pool heater or pool pump Markham-Stouffville, an- cheaper to run than an old that runs 24-hours a day uses nounced that the Govern- one, that is not necessarily a lot of electricity. Put your the case. If the new refrigera- ment of Canada is providing pool pump and heater on a over $10,000 in funding to tor is larger and features an timer - 12 hours on during off ice maker or water dispenser, support Whitchurch- -peak hours and 12 hours off Stouffville’s Royal Canadian it may use more electricity - to save on your electricity than the smaller model it re- Legion 459. This funding will bill. assist the Legion with their placed. When buying new appliances, consider purchas- operational costs to allow New Baby, House Guests or (L to R) Cheryl Hogg, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 459 ing ENERGY STAR® models. the Legion to continue to Additional People in the First Vice President; Murray Pattenden, President Royal Ca- For more information, visit deliver important services nadian Legion Branch 459; and Dr. Helena Jaczek, Member Household: House guests, Natural Resources Canada. for Veterans and their fami- of Parliament for Markham-Stouffville. students who have returned lies. home and new babies can all Faulty Appliances: A leaky erans, their families and the zations support the well- cause your electricity and The Veterans Organizations community. being of Veterans and their water heater or toilet, a pool water usage to increase since pump or well pump that's Emergency Support Fund is families across the country. more hot water is likely to be running constantly, a fan mo- part of Canada’s COVID-19 Organizations receiving They carry out a range of used for bathing, dishwash- tor that is about to fail, a Economic Response Plan to these funds will have access services such as, mental ing or clothes washing. faulty thermostat, a refrigera- protect jobs, provide emer- to the support they need to health support, social and tor or freezer with a poor gency support and keep replace charitable and other community support, com- Addition of a Large Screen door seal - all of these appli- businesses afloat through revenue lost because of the memoration efforts, animal Television: Televisions, and ance defects can lead to a the pandemic. 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Unvaccinated people twice as likely to be reinfected with COVID

Agence France-Presse sons be offered COVID-19 on 246 Kentucky adults reinfected compared to studies have shown that vaccination, regardless of who were reinfected in May people fully vaccinated with blood samples from people previous SARS-CoV-2 infec- and June this year after pre- the Pfizer, Moderna or previously infected with the WASHINGTON - Unvac- tion status." viously being infected in Johnson & Johnson vac- original Wuhan strain had cinated people are more 2020. cines. poor antibody responses to than twice as likely to be Some US politicians, includ- the Beta variant first identi- reinfected with COVID-19 ing Senator Rand Paul, have They were compared with The duration of infection- fied in South Africa. as the fully vaccinated, a in the past said they do not 492 "controls" who were acquired immunity remains study by the Centers for plan to take a COVID-19 matched by sex, age, and poorly understood and may One of the limitations of the Disease Control and Pre- vaccine because of their time of initial positive test. be affected by the emergen- study is it was conducted vention said Friday. natural immunity derived cy of newer variants, the before Delta became the from prior infection. The analysis found that un- paper said. dominant strain in the Unit- The agency said the finding vaccinated people were ed States. ◼ supports its recommenda- The new study was based 2.34 times as likely to be For example, laboratory tion "that all eligible per-

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Fiestalicious and More: The Celebration of Faith Continues

The pandemic has not stopped the Filipino faithful of the Archdiocese of Toronto from continuing with initiatives marking the 500th year of Christianity in the Philippines (PH500). A fresh wave of activities has been prepared to extend the celebration of our faith in our community.

One of these activities is FIESTALICIOUS! With the enthusiastic support of FV Foods, led by Mr. Mel Galeon, FIESTALICIOUS aims to celebrate our rich heritage and delicious cuisine and at the same time, to support the goals of the Quincentennial celebration. Mel and his team came up with meal sets for family and friends to enjoy at a very reasonable price ($60-75/set) and which will be available at FV Foods from August 1 to 31, 2021. What makes FIES- TALICIOUS even better is that FV Foods will donate part of the proceeds to help support Filipino seminarians and religious studying at the Archdiocese of Toronto. As Mel would say, “Nag-enjoy ka na sa masarap na pagkain, nakatulong ka pa sa ating pananampalataya!”

Each FIESTALICIOUS meal set is good for 4 people and comes conveniently packed in a large takeout box. The dishes in each set were carefully chosen and prepared to complement each other. To align with the celebration, the meal sets were named after people who were part of that historic time when Christianity was first brought to the Philippines – Lapu-Lapu, Magellan, Rajah Humabon, Reyna Juana and the Missionaries. FIESTALICIOUS features dishes such as kare-kare, crispy pata, chicken adobo, pansit, barbeque, inihaw, pinakbet, sago’t gulaman and more! Are you getting hungry now? For more details, visit www.ph500toronto.com or call FV Foods at (416) 751-7555 to order.

Following the series of PH500 activities started last year (Simbang Gabi, Inaugural Mass, LenTalks, Easter Mass with Fr. Jerry Orbos, Virtual talks for family, young adults, youth, etc.), more faith-focused events are being lined up in the next few months - a Mass and Healing service on August 13 at Our Lady of Assumption Church, Virtual Rosary in October, Video takes on real-life stories of Filipino migrants in Canada and their journey of faith, and more. The closing ceremony for the year-long event will be held in November and Fr. Lorenzo Salandanan, chairperson of the PH500 Organizing Committee, has invited Cardinal Thomas Collins to be the guest of honour and main celebrant at the closing Mass.

The Committee maximized online and social media’s potential in place of in-person gatherings to ensure that the faithful are engaged and safe amid the pandemic. It was a pleasant surprise to discover the enthusiasm and support of Filipinos across the diocese, elsewhere in Canada and around the world. The participation of several Filipino clergy and religious in the many talks done over the past few months was likewise a major highlight and blessing for the Jubilee celebration in the diocese.

Filipinos are ‘gifted to give’ and it is this ‘giftedness’ that continues to enflame the hearts of Filipinos today to engage in mission here at home and in other countries. It is hoped that the Quincentennial celebration will bring a missionary renewal of the Church—in the Philippines and in many Filipino communities abroad including here in Canada, not only now but into the future. ◼

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Filipino Food Online Cook Along Series

The Philippine Consulate General in Association (FILCASA), Markham Fed- food, as well as online games, Filipino philcongen-toronto.com. Toronto, together with Mama Sita eration of Filipino Canadians (MFFC), food themed-language learning and Foundation, is organizing an online Pinoylicious Filipino Food Movement, other interactive activities (some with A registration link will be sent back to cook-along series of three episodes Pueblo Science and Scarborough On- prizes) to make each session a fun and the email addresses you will provide from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm on the 23rd of tario Seniors Assn. (SOSA). memorable one. There will also be a before 23 July so that you can register July, the 6th of August and the 20th of segment meant to teach entrepreneuri- your participation and be allowed into August 2021, Toronto time. This three-part webinar lecture series al concepts to young viewers. the zoom meeting room. for general patronage viewing. The other Filipino Community Organi- Filipino-Canadian community mem- For inquiries, please contact Consul zation co-sponsors of the webinar are: Each program will have live and rec- bers who are interested to join in the Mary Grace Villamayor at 647-675- Anderson College, Batapreneur, Filipi- orded cooking demonstrations of Fili- first session on 23 July 2021 are invit- 8834 or Ms. Marilyn Galanza at 416- no Canadian Association of Vaughan pino dishes, short lectures on the cul- ed to send in their names and email 355-2790, or send an email to consu- (FCAV), Filipino Canadian Students tural and historical aspects of Filipino addresses to consularmatters@ [email protected]. ∎

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RELIGIOUS INSPIRATIONS Here are the top faith-filled moments from the Olympics

By Christine Rousselle clutched her Miraculous written on it. birthday - McLaughlin After her second-place fin- Medal necklace. thanked God for another ish in the 400, Paulino told The games of the 32nd year of life, and wrote that the Associated Press that Olympiad closed on Sunday, she looks “forward to un- she considered her medal a bringing an end to more veiling where it takes me as “miracle,” as she had only than two weeks of competi- you continue to establish been running that distance tions featuring the world’s my steps.” for one year. most talented athletes with a global audience. Tatjana Schoenmaker gave On her spikes, Paulino glory to God before and after wrote “Dios es mi esperan- Some competitors, howev- winning Gold. That's faith. (AP za,” Spanish for “God is my Photo/Charlie Riedel) er, made it clear that they Hidilyn Diaz proudly displays hope.” were playing not only for her Olympics gold medal and the Miraculous Medal, a devo- national pride and a piece That swim cap was on dis- Female wrestlers are not of hardware, but also for a tional medallion depicting the household names in the Virgin Mary. play during the qualifying greater purpose. rounds in the 100-meter United States, but Tamyra After the Philippine nation- breaststroke, as her coun- Mensah-Stock’s interview Here are some moments al anthem was played at the try’s cap nearly fell off her after winning gold in the where athletes shared their medal ceremony, Diaz head in both races. Women’s 68kg freestyle faith on the world’s stage: stepped down from the po- competition went viral. dium, made the Sign of the American Sydney Sydney McLaughlin started On the third day of the Cross, and shouted McLaughlin wrote on her off her instagram by say- games, Filipina weightlifter ing,"what an honor it is to be “Mabuhay ang Pilipi- Instagram following her Hidilyn Diaz won the first- able to represent not only my nas!” (“Long live the Philip- first gold medal win that ever Olympic gold medal country, but also the kingdom pines!”) she prayed “my journey of God." for her country. Diaz, who may be a clear depiction of competed in the women’s South African swimmer submission and obedience 55kg event, set an Olympic McLaughlin’s teammates Tatjana Schoenmaker left to God.” record with her clean and Tokyo with a gold medal in are vocal about their faiths jerk of 127kg and a com- the 200-meter breaststroke as well. Athing Mu, a 19- Tamyra Mensah-Stock said bined weight of 224kg. Her and a surprise silver in the “I have never seen God fail year-old breakout star of she left everything in God's gold medal improved on 100-meter breaststroke. in my life. In anyone’s life the games, posted that her hands.(Jack Guez/AFP via her second-place finish at Schoenmaker swam with a for that matter. Just be- year had been one of faith Getty Images) the 2016 games in Rio. pair of cross-shaped ear- cause I may not win every and perseverance. rings, and underneath her race, or receive every one of “It’s by the grace of God I’m Images of Diaz’s visibly official Team South Africa- my heart’s desires, does not able to move my feet. I just emotional face on her final issued swim cap, mean God had failed. His leave it in His hands,” she lift went viral, and after she Schoenmaker donned a will is PERFECT,” she said. said, adding that she prayed successfully completed the white swim cap with the that all of her hard work lift, she repeatedly said words “Soli Deo Glo- After winning her second would be worth it. “Thank you, Lord” and ria” (“Glory to God Alone”) gold medal - on her 22nd “And every single time it does, and I get better and better,” she said. “I’m excit- Athing Mu says she's “astonished” but the truth is I ed to see what I have next.” KNOW God’s power. Nicola McDermott of Aus- tralia took the silver medal “In the end, I chose to grasp in women’s high jump com- onto God and allow Him to petition, jumping a personal take complete control of my best 2.02 meters in the fi- life. It allowed me to take a nal. During each competi- step back, learn how to tion, McDermott not only trust Him entirely and wrote in her journal, but HAVE FAITH,” she said. also wrote a devotional pas- sage on her wrist. Marileidy Paulino, the Do- minican Republic track star, is leaving Tokyo with two silver medals: one in the mixed 4x400 relay, and another in the 400. She’s the first woman ever from the Dominican Republic to win an Olympic medal.

For the final, Nicola McDer- mott wrote on her wrist “JESUS makes all things new,” with a cross drawn underneath.

“I got welcomed into a faith community that loved me. I Marileidy Paulino shows remember encountering words written on one of her God’s love and it changed shoes which reads ‘God is my the way that I thought of hope’ - Dios es mi esperenza- after winning silver in the myself as a misfit,” she said. women’s 400-m final CNA

August 2021 Filipinos Making WAVES Page 15 SPORTS Pacquiao to face Ugas after Spence pulls out of fight

By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno

MANILA – Manny Pacquiao will now take on Yordenis Ugas of Cuba on Aug. 22 (Philippine Time) after his original opponent, American Errol Spence, begged off.

Early Wednesday, Premier Boxing Champions (PBC), which is promot- Filipino boxing superstar and Senator ing the fight, announced that Spence Manny Pacquiao (Pacquiao’s FB will undergo surgery in his left eye page photo) following the discovery of a retinal tear during his pre-fight medical ex- reigning World Boxing Association amination in Las Vegas. (WBA) super champ.

"I'm very disappointed that I won't Like Pacquiao, Ugas had his own bout be able to fight Manny Pacquiao on scheduled on Aug. 22 called off, August 21 (Aug. 22, Philippine prompting PBC to have both pugs Time)," Spence rued in a statement slug it out instead. also released by PBC. "I was excited about the fight and the event. Unfor- Ugas was supposed to face Fabian tunately, the doctors found a tear in Maidana for the WBA belt in an un- my left eye and said I needed to get dercard to the Pacquiao-Spence fight, surgery on it ASAP and that there but Maidana also had an eye injury, system. Meanwhile, he hopes that Spence was no way I could fight with my eye particularly a cut below his left eye. would bounce back in a mighty way in that condition." Pacquiao appealed the decision but from his eye surgery just like he The new main event of the Aug. 22 to no avail, but with the new headlin- came back from a life-threatening car Spence was supposed to defend both card has some pre-bout drama in- er set, he gets a chance to reclaim accident to become a unified champ. his World Boxing Council and Inter- volved regarding how Ugas got his what he lost due to technicality. national Boxing Federation welter- title. "Just two years ago I and many of us weight titles against Pacquiao, who Ugas, on the other hand, has ex- were here praying for your life, and said later Wednesday that he "will Last January, the WBA stripped pressed openness to fighting you came back from the dead to re- pray for a full and complete recovery Pacquiao of the super title due to in- Pacquiao for the WBA belt after he main a champion. I'm sure you're of Errol Spence." activity amid the coronavirus disease was promoted to the super champ going to come back from this injury 2019 pandemic and gave it to Ugas, status, and his wish has finally been too," said Ugas, who also said that he Stepping in for Spence is Ugas, the the regular champ then, as part of the granted. wants to fight Spence in the future organization's unique title hierarchy before he retires. (PNA)

Page 16 Filipinos Making WAVES August 2021 ENTERTAINMENT KIANA V making waves with What would you her new 5-track EP, “DAZED” create if you were

"Multi-tracked vocal harmonies soar." - NME fearless?

Hear the real-life stories of creatives, entrepreneurs, and artists "The combination of the snappy production and her dreamy vocals make for a seductive jam that's both who have overcome fears and limitations, to live in their truths laid-back and hugely infectious." - COMPLEX UK fearlessly.

"Blends electronic, funk, and RnB into a mesmerizing mix." - Lyrical Lemonade Toronto, Ontario, August 10, 2021 - You are given this one life to create what you love. What would you create if you were "[Kiana] utilizes her enthralling vocal prowess to induce an almost celestial high." - Ones To Watch fearless? A new TV show called Fearlessly Creative will help provide you with the inspiration or the spark to answer that very question. The TV show airs on Wednesdays at 9PM EST on "A soulful vibe along with subtle elements of electronic pop." - HYPEBAE Filipino TV, and is hosted by Rechie Valdez, a National Baker, Serial Entrepreneur, & Filipina-Canadian Mother. Kiana V recently shared her 5-track EP "Dazed." The Filipina singer/ songwriter has already made a name for herself in her native Philippines and is poised to bring her R&B/ Soul sound to the rest of the world. Music has always been a permeating force in Kiana's life. Her father, Gary Valenciano, is one of the Philippines' most prolific musicians with a four- decade spanning career.

2016 ushered in the Kiana we see now - a fully- formed, independent woman of color not afraid to use her voice - beginning with Fearlessly Creative is a show that challenges cultural norms or her debut single “Circles." pushes the boundaries of creativity. Rechie Valdez shares the Her latest track "Safe stories of creatives, entrepreneurs and artists with the hopes of Place," was released via inspiring others to pursue their own individual creative passions and live in their truths fearlessly. Tarsier Records and 88Ris- ing and gained recognition After 15 years in Corporate Banking, Rechie made the leap of from Grammy.com who faith to pursue her creative passions and venture into full-time named her an artist push- entrepreneurship. She chose at this juncture, to coach others ing Filipino music to the that needed some guidance and advice. Through those coaching forefront. conversations, she observed the same types of questions or top- ics that kept recurring. This included questions around life Now splitting her time be- choices (especially as a result of COVID), creativity, passion, and tween Los Angeles and Ma- how to navigate life transitions in general. She then chose to create a new platform that would open these types of conversa- nila, Kiana still holds close Kiana V (Photo by: DJ Magbanua) to her roots. Her father con- tions more broadly, so that more people can benefit from the advice, and ultimately inspire them to action. tinues to be a source of in- and positive self talk in an break into a newfound con- spiration in her career, and attempt to find inner heal- fidence with the self- If you have cable, you can watch the episodes on Wednesdays at her go-to photographer DJ ing." Kiana's feather light assured lyrics "I could do 9PM EST on Filipino TV as they air, or you can catch them a Magbanua has been a voice dances over a luxuri- better." "It gives me a feel- week later on Rechie’s YouTube Channel (Rechie Valdez). You friend since grade school. ous yet wispy synth sound- ing of sweet, reckless aban- can also watch Rechie’s VLOG’s, Behind The Scenes (BTS) vide- Jesse Barrera, the co- scape that slowly builds don," Kiana reflects on the os, and full episodes of Fearlessly Creative. producer of Kiana's over the track's four- track. "It’s an awakening "Dazed" EP, is a Filipino- minute run-time until it tonewfound courage." American who's worked reaches a climax of crush- with other Filipino musi- ing emotionality with Kiana On "Simple" Kiana distills cians including Jeff Bernat, proclaiming, "Set me free." love to its essence. Over AJ Rafael, and Jeremy Pas- blissed out synths and silky sion. These are the people "How Do I" opens with a multi-tracked vocals, she who know and understand cascade of Kiana's honeyed croons "We don’t hear the Kiana best, and who have oo's and aah's and the outside pressure / Break it seamlessly been able to tell sound of rushing water that down to simple pleasures." the "Dazed" story. "It's a effortlessly pulls you in. "If I Here, Kiana's understated soft exploration of how self- can't love myself, how do I vocal dexterity really love affects the love we are love you?" Kiana entreats shines. able to give to others," on the wall of sound cho- Kiana says of the EP. rus. Kiana explains, "it fo- The EP closer "Only You" is Social Media cuses on the need to con- a love song for oneself or The EP's title track "Dazed" front things within before for a partner, and Kiana's Website: https://www.chietopia.com/fearlesslycreative is a contemplative number being able to pour anything intentionally left that open Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rechiea.valdez about being overwhelmed out." to interpretation. It follows Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rechie.valdez/ by your inner thoughts. Kiana's journey throughout YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt4sTSzvqX- uQNmvxp5Rmfw "This song is a moment of The EP's focus track the EP from self-doubt to Email: [email protected] quiet introspection," Kiana "Better" is a song about clarity. "It can be about the shares. "A personal ex- personal salvation and for moment everything falls Cable Channels change between negative Kiana, she morphs heart- into place," she shares. ◼ Rogers channel 869 ● Bell Fibe TV channel 860 ● Bell channel 725 ● Shaw channel 510

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Tommy, Osang, Vangie, Michael, Joseph, and many more also joining PH’s longest-running action-drama series

JULIA MONTES MAKES TV COMEBACK, REUNITES WITH COCO IN “FPJ’S ANG PROBINSYANO”

The most awaited reunion Elora Espan o, and Joseph on television is finally hap- Marco. More people worldwide are pening as Julia Montes joins also able to watch Cardo’s “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” to As the series goes into its story through The Filipino be Coco Martin’s new lead- sixth year this September, Channel and Netflix, and its ing lady in the sixth year of viewers can look forward to airing in Myanmar, Laos, the country’s longest- more of Cardo’s gripping Vietnam, Thailand, and 41 running action-drama se- adventures with Task Force counties in Africa. ries. Agila and their relentless crusade to protect the Don’t miss “FPJ’s Ang Dreamscape Entertainment country. Probinsyano,” weeknights confirmed the news on Fri- on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, day (July 30) after it re- “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” TV5, CineMo, Kapamilya leased on social media pho- and Filipinos have marked Online Live on ABS-CBN tos of the actress attending many milestones together Entertainment’s YouTube the show’s story conference over the years, from when channel and Facebook page, and pictorial at ABS-CBN. it became the country’s iWantTFC, WeTV, and iflix. most watched TV show un- Viewers who use any digital Julia and Coco’s TV reunion til it pivoted to digital last TV box at home such as the comes after years of clamor year. TVplus box only need to from fans to get them back rescan their device to be together after their first Viewers continue to tune in able to watch “FPJ’s Ang pairing in the phenomenal to the action-packed show Probinsyano” on TV5 and TV drama “Walang Hang- on Kapamilya Online Live A2Z. For viewers outside of gan” in 2012. on Facebook and YouTube, the Philippines, catch it on where it has repeatedly The Filipino Channel on Aside from Julia, “FPJ’s Ang shattered its own record in cable and IPTV. Probinsyano” will also in- terms of live concurrent troduce new characters to viewership. In 2020, “FPJ’s For updates, follow be played by Tommy Abuel, The most awaited reunion on television is finally happening Ang Probinsyano” also be- @abscbnpr on Facebook, Rosanna Roces, Vangie La- as Julia Montes joins “FPJ’s Ang Probinsiyano” to be Coco came the first Pinoy Twitter, Instagram, and balan, Michael Flores, Chai Martin’s new leading lady in the 6th year of the country’s teleserye to livestream on TikTok, or visit www.abs- Fonacier, Marela Torre, longest-running action-drama series. the video-streaming site. cbn.com/newsroom. ◼

Heads up, Kapamilya! Sharon Cuneta calls on Piolo Pascual is here to stay the rich, companies to help less fortunate MANILA -- “Just to put this to rest, I'm not going any- where.” MANILA – Sharon Cuneta on Wednesday took a pause from Veteran actor Piolo Pascual posting social media updates has ended speculations about her latest movie about his possible transfer “Revirginized” to reflect on the current state of the nation to another network, con- amid the COVID-19 crisis. firming that he will be back with ABS-CBN soon. On Twitter and Instagram, Cuneta first asked her follow- In an interview with Cinema ers and supporters how they One as published by Star have been doing after Metro Cinema, Pascual stressed Manila and other parts of the suggestions, not just for the that he never left the Ka- Piolo Pascual is staying as a Kapamilya. ABS-CBN country were once again duration of the ECQ, but hang- pamilya network despite not placed under the enhanced gang maayos ang pag-handle being visible on ABS-CBN “I spoke with my boss, si Sir to see Pascaul on “ASAP Na- community quarantine (ECQ), ng COVID crisis na ito sa ating shows since the shutdown of Carlo, on the 4th of July, and tin To” again earlier in July, the strictest form of lockdown bansa,” she said. the station in 2020. we had a good talk. When although he only made a vir- during the pandemic. the time I'm done with quar- tual appearance. The screen veteran also called “At the end of the day, I nev- antine, may meeting kami,” “I cannot imagine what those on “wealthy individuals and er left,” he briefly quipped. the actor said. Pascual was one of the ac- of you who have lost your jobs corporations who prefer to be tors who thanked viewers and all of you who are strug- anonymous but are very will- Addressing rumors of fol- Pascual’s last TV project was for continuously supporting gling…especially lahat po ing to make suggestions to kayong mga kababayan kong lowing some former Kapam- a noontime variety show on ABS-CBN as the network help for the long-term.” nagugutom ngayon,” she said. ilya artists who decided to TV5 which aired from Octo- marked the first year since leave the network, Pascual “We must help those who ber 2020 to January 2021. several lawmakers rejected Cuneta said she is “wracking have skills to be able to use said: “I’m a Kapamilya its bid for a new broadcast- through and through, I don't my brain” trying to think of and earn from them,” she But he has been active in ing franchise. how she, her fellow celebrities have to reiterate that. I’ll be said. movies during the pandemic, and other more fortunate peo- back home for sure, pagkata- highlighted by the release of In a pre-recorded video, Pas- ple can help those in need. Cuneta believes now is a per- pos ng mga meetings for his movie “My Amanda” with cual said: “Kapamilya, thank fect time for ordinary citizens sure.” actress and director Alessan- you for continuing to let us “Please pray with me so that to come together and help one dra de Rossi. into your homes through all the Holy Spirit may give me another “when the help we In fact, Pascual revealed that the different available plat- ideas that will work. Also, you need is not coming.” - ABS- he has spoken with ABS-CBN Many Kapamilya viewers forms.” - ABS-CBN NEWS are most welcome to make CBN News president and CEO Carlo were also happily surprised Katigbak last July 4.

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Now that most of Canada is in Stage 3, where many of the Covid-19 restrictions have been eased up, people have started going back to the malls, or dining out, or making travel plans.

To a number of Filipino- Canadians who are constantly thinking of their rel- atives and friends back home, now is the time to re- kindle the time-honoured tradition of gift-giving and sending of essential goods to family members, especially to those who are ad- Raffy Policarpio – LBC Canada Country Head versely affected by the pandemic. He added that with foreign carpio’s parting words. travel restrictions still in In line with the anticipated place, staying in touch and So next time you go dining surge in the volume of keeping the warmth with out, or shopping at a mall, physical goods that Fil- hugs and embraces for our or doing your groceries at Canadians will be sending loved ones isn’t yet imme- the supermarket, or filling to their loved-ones, LBC diately possible. But one your prescriptions in a Express Inc., the Philip- can stay connected with kin drugstore, be sure to pick pines’ premier cargo- or a treasured friend those items that you know forwarder, will continue to through LBC’s air or sea will provide a spark of provide the most reliable cargo services. heartfelt emotion from the means of delivering those family member or friend precious gifts to our As a Filipino-owned compa- you missed most back “kababayans” abroad. ny who for 76 years has home. Pack those canned been helping many of our goods, multi-vitamins, According to LBC Country fellow Filipinos send their handbags, mobile phones, Head, Raffy Policarpio, “if love back home, LBC en- tablet devices, jewelry, you’re thinking of gifting sures a fast and reliable sports jacket, whatever, your favorite niece with a transport of personal goods into any LBC box and call new smartphone, or if you to our families and friends up your nearest LBC office want to surprise your broth- in all major cities and for immediate pick up. er who’s entering university towns in the Philippines. with a laptop, why not try Considering all the de- Embracing the required LBC’s air cargo service? It is mands in Manila, from health and safety Covid-19 the quickest and most con- boundary restrictions and protocols, the whole LBC venient way to deliver small- government compliance staff ensures that your car- sized items, like a head- orders, LBC has proven go, whether sent by sea or phone, an iPad, a pair of Ni- time and again that it is the air, will be handled in the ke sneakers, a sports watch, “most trusted cargo- fastest and safest way pos- and more. At just for a frac- forwarding firm who can sible. tion of the cost of your gift, guarantee 100%, that your you can send your love back expression of love will be Bring the love back home! Bryce X. Mendoza home by utilizing the ser- fulfilled”, exactly Raffy Poli- LBC cares, and will deliver vices offered by LBC”. the love, without delay. ◼ Licensed Paralegal

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“The Design Proposal on TFC” Happy Silver Launch Party at Republika Wedding Anniversary

For 25 years, through thick and thin, Cleve and Maridette Sandy continues to celebrate life with their now grown-up lovely daughter, Cayla.

2021 Quincentennial Awardee

Danilo “Sani” Baluyot, the host of “The Design Proposal on TFC”, celebrates with friends the premiere screening of the 1st ever Filipino- Canadian program that showcases interior design, construction and renovation. Congratulations and more power to your show! Rachel Raine turns 2 August 9

Mogi Mogado (sculptor of the life-size monument in Markham. Ontario) , with wife Marlene, receives the well-deserved Quincen- tennial 2021 plaque from Consul General Orontes V. Castro.

Why is our CAR’S WINDSHIELD so LARGE and our rear view MIRROR so small? BECAUSE our PAST is NOT as IMPORTANT as OUR FUTURE. So, LOOK AHEAD and MOVE ON.

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