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June 12 117th Anniversary of Philippine Independence June 19 154th Birth Anniversary Jose Rizal, National Hero JUNE 2015 Vol. 4 No. 6 June 21 Happy Father’s Day Binay quits Aquino ANAK NI PANDAY: Cabinet! FOR PRESIDENT? STORY ON PAGE 3  New survey shows Sen.Grace Poe in top spot: Binay falls Ferdinand Marcos:  Poe for President gaining momentum His last day at the  Pres.Aquino’s dilemma: Poe or Foe ? Palace

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Palace: BBL is for building strong foundation for peace STORY ON PAGE 8

The daughter of the late film icon Fernando Poe has slid down to no.2 spot after occupying the Jr. or FPJ may yet exact sweet vindication for her top spot since last year. father’s alleged election cheating loss in the 2004 REY VALERA: Already, Ms. Poe, the adoptive daughter of FPJ presidential elections if and when she finally de- who had portrayed the evil-fighting legendary cides to run in the 2016 derby. Master of endur- “Ang Panday” (blacksmith), is being courted by All indications points that senator Grace Poe, some political groups to be their standard bearer ing love songs and who topped the last 2012 senatorial elections or as vice president. may be the people’s choice in next year’s polls to President Aquino had twice held talks with her classics sings at succeed President Pnoy Aquino by posting strong and speculations indicate she is being wooed to gains in surveys that saw vice president Jejomar be in a tandem with local government secretary Sing Galing 2015 Binay, the perennial topnotcher suffer consistent Mar Roxas or vice versa, but latest news are rife drops in points as a result of corruption charges the president favors a Roxas-Poe ticket. he is now facing. In any event, President Aquino faces a catch-22 Influential pollsters Pulse Asia and Social Weath- situation: he can get Poe into his fold but if he er Station (SWS) showed Poe surging ahead and are now in the no. 1 spot dislodging Binay who (Continued on page 3) PH fights China intrusion in media A Philippine network biggest blockbuster of the Niña P. Calleja year titled “Pangako Sa Yo” might as well be a paean to the country’s most enduring master of While China continues building tary series on the country’s his- Partnering with the Presidential love songs and hits of yore. without letup, at least torical right over the waters and Communications Operations Of- will be better informed about the islands on Monday. fice, the DFA funded the docu- Rey Valera penned the song ‘Pangako Sa Yo“ in issues on the South China Sea or mentary to inform the public the 70s, one of his many biggest hits, now a top The DFA said the next install- West Philippine Sea. about the issue, something Bei- ment of the series follows the rating trending telenovela series starring Daniel jing did in 2013 when it released The government is continuing its successful airing of the first epi- Padilla and Kathreen Bernardo, the mega hot an eight-part documentary titled information drive on the dispute sode, “Kalayaan,” which tackled love team Filipinos are a-gaga. “Journey on the South China with China with the Department the economic losses the Philip- Sea.” Valera renewed his love affair with the city of of Foreign Affairs (DFA) set to air pines has incurred due to the (Continued on page 9) the second part of its documen- dispute. (Continued on page 3) JUNE 2015 2 Waves Filipinos Making News THANK YOU to the fans, sponsors and supporters of

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JUNE 2015 3 Waves Filipinos Making News Feedback SWS: Grace Poe tops Survey result a 'wake up call' for Binay Binay as most preferred By Patricia Lourdes Viray MANILA, - Vice race in 2016. Tiangco added that Binay Aquino successor President con- would have to exert more United Nationalist Alliance sidered the recent Pulse Asia effort to pull his ratings back (UNA) interim president and survey results as a "wake up up. Rep. call." said that the vice president's "You have to win first in or- The vice president lost the camp is concerned about the der for the programs to be lead in the presidential sur- survey results. able to be implement- vey to Sen. Grace Poe, follow- ed. Kailangan lang madinig ng "We are concerned because ing the drop of his rating ating mga kababayan kung gusto talaga ni vice president from 29 percent last March to ano ang plano ni Vice Presi- na makatulong sa ating 22 percent this June. dent Binay sa kanila," mahihirap na kababayan. Tiangco said Binay vowed to work harder Gusto niyang maibigay ang .⦿ despite the result of the sur- mga programa," Tiangco said philstar.com vey and maintained his deter- in a telephone interview with mination for the presidential ANC. Binay quits Aquino Cabinet VICE President Jejomar Binay has resigned from the Aquino Cabinet. Another polling firm has the results, while Binay con- Binay tendered his irrevoca- shown that Senator Grace sidered it as a “wake-up ble resignation on Monday as Poe has overtaken long- call.” the chief of the Housing and time poll leader Vice Presi- Interior Secretary Manuel Urban Development Coordi- dent Jejomar Binay as the “Mar” Roxas II, the pre- nating Council (HUDCC) and most preferred choice to sumptive standard-bearer as the Presidential Adviser on succeed President Benigno of the ruling Liberal Party, OFW Affairs, according to the Aquino III. was third in the SWS sur- Office of the Vice President’s Fresh from being named by vey, with 21 percent from Media Affairs chief Joey Salga- a Pulse Asia survey as the 15 percent in March. do. leading potential presiden- Mayor Rodrigo Salgado said that Binay’s res- tial candidate in 2016, Poe Duterte placed fourth in the ignation from the Cabinet is emerged as the top choice survey with 20 percent, an “effective immediately.” in the latest Social Weather improvement from 15 per- Binay’s daughter, Rep. Stations (SWS) poll, which cent in March. Vice President Jejomar Binay. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO/ NINO JESUS Abigail Binay, personally de- was first published by Busi- Unlike Binay, Poe, Roxas ORBETA livered the letter addressed to ness World late Thursday. and Duterte have yet to de- President Benigno Aquino III According to the survey, clare their plans for 2016. hindi ka na lang makasuntok Positive political develop- and gave it to Executive Sec- pabalik? Yun ho ang ibig kong ment which was conducted from Other politicians who fig- retary Paquito Ochoa Monday sabihin na pagod. Na para June 5 to 8, Poe was chosen ured in the poll were: for- afternoon. Senator Antonio Trillanes IV siyang punching bag, hindi by 42 percent of the 1,200 mer President and now Ma- welcomed the resignation of “She was accompanied by siya makalaban (You know adult respondents nation- nila Mayor Joseph “Erap” Vice President Jejomar Binay Undersecretary Benjamin the feeling that you are al- wide asked to name their Estrada (7 percent); former from the Cabinet of President Martinez Jr., chief of staff of ways being hit but you can’t three choices to succeed senator Panfilo “Ping” Lac- Benigno Aquino III. the Vice President. Executive Aquino. That is an 11- son (7 percent); Senator hit back? That’s what I meant Secretary Paquito Ochoa re- about him being tired. He is In a statement, Trillanes said percentage point increase Francis “Chiz” Escudero ceived the letter around 3:55 being treated like a punching that Binay’s resignation is “a from the 31 percent of re- (four percent); Senator Mir- p.m. at the Office of the Execu- bag and he cannot retaliate),” very positive political devel- spondents that picked her iam Defensor-Santiago (4 tive Secretary,” Salgado said. the lawmaker said in an inter- opment.” in March. percent); Senator Ferdi- view over radio dzMM. Binay’s preference rating nand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. ‘Tired of being a punching He also said that quitting the continued to take a hit— (3 percent); Senator Alan bag’ The younger Binay said that Cabinet will mean that there her father can now freely will be no inconsistency in the from 36 percent in March to Peter Cayetano (2 percent); Makati Rep. Abigail Binay said voice out his criticisms Aquino administration’s anti- 34 percent in June. businessman and former that his father resigned from against the administration’s graft crusade. On Thursday, Pulse Asia senator Manuel “Manny” his Cabinet posts because he policies because he is not part showed that Poe has over- Villar (1 percent); an un- is too tired to be treated as “Finally! This is a very posi- of the Cabinet anymore. taken Binay in its presiden- specified Binay (1 percent); “punching bag.” tive political development. She also said that no one Now, there is no more incon- tial survey, earning 30 per- Senator Loren Legarda (1 “Alam mo na yung parang lagi pressured her father to re- sistency in the ‘tuwid na daan’ cent compared to the Vice percent); and Antonio Tril- ka na lang sinusuntok tapos President’s 22 percent. Poe lanes IV (1 percent). sign. (Continued on page 11) said she was humbled by Inquirer.net (Continued from page 1) Facebook accounts of Presi- mentary series tackling the dent Aquino legal issues surrounding the (Continued from page 1) her among them question- PH FIGHTS CHINA ... (www.facebook.com/ South China Sea dispute will ing her citizenship and resi- ANAK NI PANDAY FOR PRES.. presidentnoy) and the DFA be released in early July be- dency qualifications. The second episode titled (www.facebook.com/dfaphl), fore or after the scheduled Political pundits in the Phil- “Pamanang Karagatan as well as on the Facebook July 7-13 oral hearings set by fails, Poe will become a po- ippines have this scenario: (Inherited Sea)” will tackle pages of the series hosts the Hague-based arbitral tri- litical foe. Poe may decide to run with the historical angle of the Lourd de Veyra and Rodolfo bunal on the arbitration case In this case, Poe who is an Senator Chiz Escudero as West Philippine Sea and Sabayton Jr. and director RA filed by the Philippines independent, had repeated- her running mate or a long South China Sea issue, the Rivera Jr. against China. DFA said in a statement. ly vowed or preferred that shot that she could be pre- Following the social media Charles Jose, spokesperson once she decides to run, it vailed upon to be Roxas’ Among those featured in the launch, the second episode for the DFA, in a previous won’t be under any party running mate under the episode is Associate Justice will be aired over People’s news briefing said the DFA machinery. Liberal party as a guest can- Antonio T. Carpio of the Su- Television Network (PTV 4) had begun to intensify its ed- didate or a “miracle” could preme Court who has exten- at 5:30 p.m. on the same day. ucation campaign to keep the This early, Poe’s candidacy sively researched and lec- public informed as China happen that Roxas would Replays will be shown on although not yet cemented, tured on the issue. tries to cement its claims once again give way to Poe, PTV 4 at 5:30 p.m. and at is causing sleepless nights over the South China Sea slide anew to the vice presi- This second installment will 10:30 p.m. from June 23 to for some quarters as they through its rapid island dency as he did in 2010 to be launched online on June 26. had already started building activities. President Aquino.⦿ 22 at 4 p.m. on the official “demolition” jobs against The third part of the docu- Philippine Daily Inquirer

JUNE 2015 4 Waves Filipinos Making News EDITORIAL TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] CHALLENGE TO FREEDOM AND COUNTERPOINT INDEPENDENCE Tenny F. Soriano HAIL THE SURVEYS FULL OF GRACE! Are Filipinos so fascinated zares who topped the 2012 polls. with Senator Grace Poe that senatorial polls with record ****** they wanted her to be the breaking number of votes. next president to succeed The maritime dispute be- Suddenly, Filipinos are in President Pnoy Aquino in tween the Philippines and its love with her. They want her, 2016? Asian neighbors is now an a non-politician with no par- international issue. The President Benigno S. Aquino III chats with MILF Central Committee Suddenly, Senator Poe is rid- ty affiliation to lead them. point of contention: the West chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim at the Ceremonial Turnover of Crew- ing the crest of big surveys Both political parties and Philippine sea that include Served Weapons and High Powered Firearms and Decommissioning showing her at no.1 position other organizations want her Philippine territories in the of Combatants of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces of the Moro that Filipinos would choose to run either as president or Spratlys, the Scarborough Islamic Liberation Front (BIAF-MILF) at the Old Maguindanao Provin- as the next chief executive. cial Capitol in Simuay, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao on Tuesday vice president. Shoal near Zambales and in Influential pollsters Pulse the South China sea, all of (June 16, 2015). The GPH and the MILF agreed to undertake the cere- Pres. Aquino had talked to Asia and Social Weather Sta- which are within our sover- monial turnover of the 75 weapons of the BIAF-MILF as provided in her twice giving rise to spec- tion (SWS) have Poe ousting eignty. the Phase 1 of the Normalization Program for the Bangsamoro. ulations that although not a (Photo by Ryan Lim/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) consistent survey topnotcher Liberal party (LP)member, China has drawn criticisms vice president Jejomar Binay she will be the standard from the international com- 117 years as a nation. Free Asian nations were to be and relegating him to no.2 bearer with presumptive munity for its alleged and democratic. Sovereign. “unlawfully expropriated” by position. a single nation or entity in candidate Mar Roxas as her “encroachment” over several The founding fathers who violation of the United Na- It seems that there is now a running mate or vice versa. areas, building artifical is- carved this tiny nation must Grace-fever sweeping the lands and reclamation pro- tion’s law of the sea, the inter- Vice president Jejomar Binay be proud of what they fought nation and alleged corrup- jects. The group of 7 or national community will act also wants her too as his run- for with blood and tears. tion charges against Binay known as G-7, composed of accordingly but not after ex- ning mate but she declined. An archipelago of some 7,000 hausting diplomatic and and his family are taking its seven major advanced econo- islands with at least 86 or peaceful resolutions. toll on their credibility and There is also the possibility mies namely Canada, France, more dialects and yet, over winnability. that once she decides to join Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK The Philippines had resorted the years, it had remained the fray, she will enter the and the US had issued a to putting the controversy Or is it that the strong grass- cohesive despite strong re- race as an independent can- statement expressing con- before the normal channel roots and middle class see in gional peculiarities. didate, with Senator Chiz Es- cern over the continued which is the international her the image of her father cudero as her vice president. “encroachments” without In for instance, court of Justice and the United Fernando Poe Jr. or common- directly naming China. Christians and Muslims and Nations. ly known as FPJ, Aka “Ang ****** other denominations co-exist Panday” the legendary black- Over the past weeks too, We just hope the contending Lawyer Rafael Fabregas de- in harmony. smith with the magic sword Philippine coast guards have nation would accept whatever scribes the Harper govern- who slew a number of evil encountered face-to-face Tai- But as in many countries of judgment or decision made on ment as “cunning” in sending forces to protect the down- wanese Coast guards who the world, there are some the matter. a Philippine Independence challenges one must face to trodden. Those Panday mov- were spotted in the waters Lastly, the Philippines is un- day greetings to many Filipi- sustain its life as a peace- ie series endeared the late off Batanes. The incursions der the grasp of whether mak- no community leaders and loving member of the interna- FPJ to millions of Filipinos have become frequent, said ing into law the Bangsamoro other Filipino-Canadians. tional community, at the same specially in Mindanao where authorities. Basic Law or BBL which he is immensely popular up He suspected the invites, time, asserting its sovereignty Recently, the Philippine en- would provide an autono- to this very day. which many Fil-Canadians and territory. tered into a Visiting Force mous territory or government received and confirmed The late FPJ, who died some agreement (VFA) -type ac- The tension at the West Phil- to several provinces with through their personal e- 11 years ago in December 14, cord with Japan to beef up ippine Sea erodes the peace in Muslim population majority. mails during the visit of Pres- the Asian peninsula, not only 2004 was allegedly deprived mutual defense of coastal Whether this could bring last- ident Aquino last May, be- creating diplomatic squabbles of the presidency via massive areas in their respective ter- ing peace to the Philippines or came the data base of the with neighbours but also cheating in Mindanao where ritories. worse and hopefully not, the Conservatives in wooing po- threatens global trade and he lost by some 1.1 million “Balkanization” of the country tential voters for the coming Under the agreement, Japan economy. votes. is a matter that the leaders October elections. is to supply the Philippine But today with the 2016 arms and maritime equip- It is because, the sea lanes in and the people should not I received one too .The con- presidential elections loom- ment and conduct reciprocal this area is an important route take with undue haste. servatives of Harper cannot for international shipping ing in the horizon, his spectre military exercises from time Let us not put to waste the ignore the more than where goods and products are looms large in the political to time. struggles of our forefathers to 700,000 Canadians of Filipi- delivered in many parts of the landscape through his adop- be unchained at the hands of no origin .It is a formidable Former enemies are now world. tive daughter US-educated previous colonial matters. number that could make or allies. senator Grace Poe Llaman- If this part claimed by several break them in the October

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JUNE 2015 5 Waves Filipinos Making News TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Ferdinand Marcos: His last day at the Palace By Philip Lustre Jr., for CNN Philippines

Editor's Note: Philip M. Lustre Jr. is a veteran journalist. He currently writes books, occasional opinion pieces for traditional and nontraditional media. Ramos, who staged an unimagi- stress. changed his mind concerning nable breakaway from Marcos his treatment of his govern- Only a day before, the rebel three days earlier. ment. The exchanges, which forces had gained air power were recorded by scholars, A number of military officials after the Air Force pilots led by were curt but poignant because went to Camp Crame to pledge Col. Antonio Sotelo defected. they showed the pathetic state support for the JPE-FVR camp, The rebel forces also fired of a falling dictator. but others stayed in their re- rockets to Malacan an to give spective areas of responsibility, the explicit warning to Marcos "Is President Reagan asking me camps, and command posts. that they had the air power. to step down?" Marcos asked They did not have to go to Laxalt. First Lady Imelda Marcos spent Camp Crame. They were al- the first two or three hours of "President Reagan is not in a ready on the rebel side. February 25 going in and out of position to make that kind of Rebel forces quietly negotiated the private chapel muttering demand," Laxalt replied. for their defections en masse. some private prayers as if she "Senator, what do you think? All they did was to ignore the was mobilizing the saints in Should I step down?" orders of Marcos and his subal- heaven to drive away those Ferdinand E. Marcos with his wife, Imelda at his side, gestures terns like AFP chief of staff Gen. hundreds of thousands of peo- "Mr. President, I’m not bound strongly from the balcony of Malacanang Palace on Tuesday, Feb. Fabian Ver and some minor ple, who massed along EDSA by diplomatic restraint. I am 25, 1986 in Manila, just after taking the oath of office as President of officials, who remained loyal to and the major thoroughfares only talking for myself. I think the Philippines. Just hours later, Marcos resigned and fled to the U.S. Marcos. At that point, Marcos that surrounded Camps Crame you should cut. And cut cleanly. Air Force's Clark Air Base, 50 miles northwest of Manila, as he pre- was beginning to become a and Aguinaldo. The time has come,” Laxalt king without a kingdom. said, with a combined air of pared to accept an American offer to fly him out of the Philippines. She could hear the fiery ex- authority and compassion. (AP Photo/Alberto Marquez) It was a big question whether changes of arguments between the dreaded intelligence net- her husband, Ver and Bong- Marcos did not speak for nearly (CNN Philippines) — What crumbled, as his military func- work created by Ver and his bong inside the dictator’s study two minutes, alerting Laxalt. tionaries defected en masse to loyal troopers during the room, but she felt spent to in- I would narrate is not a sce- "Mr. President, are you still the rebel camp. height of the Marcos martial volve herself in those fruitless there?" ne from the movie Titanic, law government was working conversations. Only Ver and Then U.S. President Ronald when the ship was about to to its desired efficiency during Bongbong had the gall to con- "I am very, very disappointed," Reagan, always supportive of sink. the last day of the EDSA Revo- tinue the battle, mustering Marcos said. Marcos, changed tune upon the lution. It had ceased working some courage to give orders to It just so happen that the advice of the State Department By this time, his feeling of an effectively. the loyalist troops to disperse scenes appear familiar, particu- impending loss gave way to a and U.S. Ambassador to the the people at EDSA. But their larly those rats jumping out of Marcos and Ver did not have firmer knowledge that he Philippines Stephen Bosworth. orders fell on deaf ears. Not the sinking ship. the sufficient intelligence infor- would have to leave Malacan an It was a lingering discomfort one among the available Mar- mation to which they based sooner or later in a disgraceful This is to enable the young peo- that his last four days in cos loyalist generals felt they their decisions. They were act- exit. ple to answer to understand could do the job. Malacan an, particularly the last ing erratically. They were sad what transpired on the last day day, were not prominently Marcos faced his remaining and glum not because of ex- By 3:00 a.m., Marcos called U.S. of the dictator at the Palace. hours at the Palace with a sen- mentioned in the accounts of haustion during the first three Sen. Paul Laxalt, the Republican tence already written on the This is part of my recollections the EDSA Revolution, unlike days of the Revolution but be- lawmaker, who was a member Adolf Hitler’s last days in the palm of his helpless hand. It regarding the EDSA People cause they already felt – alt- of the bipartisan group of bunker, which were subject of was a veritable but irreversible Power Revolution. hough they did not exactly American lawmakers, who loss, although Marcos took several films. knew yet – that the end was served as observers in the Feb- Even after that historic event, I steps to swing some conces- As I collect, retrieve, and re- coming. ruary 7 snap presidential elec- continue to receive details and sions. But it was all over. Any view my memories, notes, and tions. nuggets of information about Marcos started the day by argu- effort to strike a deal was first-hand interviews with the fateful four-day EDSA Peo- ing with Ver and son Ferdinand Laxalt conveyed Reagan’s pro- meant to prolong his agony. ple Power Revolution and its some people, who had some- Jr., or Bongbong, who was in posed solution to the political thing to do with the Marcoses, I A tearful Imelda felt hopeless aftermath. fatigue uniform to project his impasse – powersharing with too. have kept on discovering new warlike stance, about launching Cory Aquino. But Marcos was One of the important historical details that have yet to come an attack on Camp Crame, in no mood to accept the pro- In a last ditch effort to save the antecedents refers to the last out in the open. This gives joy where the rebel forces were posal. He was forthright to give situation, she personally called day of the Marcoses in Malaca- to a journalist. A journalist is a holed in. an accurate situation, telling up US First Lady Nancy Reagan n an. scholar too. the U.S. lawmakers that the to ask about US intention to the Ver and Bongbong were push- That was on February 25, 1986. loyalist forces were losing. Lax- country, but the latter could Ferdinand Marcos hardly went ing Marcos to give his final or- to sleep on that fateful Febru- alt hang up, telling him he not give any firm commitment, On that day, Ferdinand Marcos, der for the dwindling loyalist would call again as soon as he telling her that she would have the dictator, who ruled the ary 25, 1986. How could he? troops to blow Camp Crame to had talk to Reagan. to talk to her husband. Philippines for 20 years, be- When the clock struck mid- smithereens without consider- night, he knew his grip to pow- came hopeless, helpless, and ing the hundreds of thousands By 5:00 a.m. (Philippine time), Marcos also called up Labor er was slowly loosening, as powerless. of civilians there, but they were Laxalt was again on the phone Minister Blas Ople, who was in hordes of military officials kept rebuffed each time they ap- talking to Marcos, who bluntly Washington on a diplomatic His power base, particularly on defecting to the rebel camp proached the dictator, whose asked him if Reagan, whom he the military establishment, had of Juan Ponce Enrile and Fidel health was failing because of regarded as a friend, had (Continued on page 22) MANUEL BALDEMOR’S IMAGES OF THE HOMELAND STIR HEARTS IN OTTAWA AND MONTREAL

On the occasion of the 117th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine independence, the Philippine Embassy mounted painting exhibits of famed Filipino artist Manuel Baldemor from 6 to 11 June 2015 in Ottawa and Montreal. Nearly 100 artworks of the illustrious painter made up the simultaneous one-man shows entitled Images of the Homeland in Ottawa and Montreal.

Ambassador Garcia views Baldemor’s works with the Mr. Manuel Baldemor speaks about his art French-Canadians, including Mayor Anthony Housefather Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade (center) admire the works of Manuel Baldemor

JUNE 2015 6 Waves Filipinos Making News Manila Feedback TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] MILF: No 2nd phase of arms, Palace: BBL is for forces decommissioning if building strong BBL is not approved foundation for By Nikko Dizon | Philippine Daily Inquirer peace alongside the political compo- nent, which is embodied in the By: Nikko Dizon and DJ Yap BBL. The law will establish the Bangsamoro autonomous re- Malacan ang on Saturday pines’ slide in ranking to the gion. said that the “lack of a South China Sea dispute and The so-called decommissioning strong foundation to estab- the internal conflicts in the of MILF forces—meaning fire- lish lasting peace in Minda- country. nao” was one reason there arms and combatants—is part He stressed that “achieving of the normalization compo- was a sense of urgency to long-term peace, stability nent, addressing the security pass the Bangsamoro Basic and progress in Mindanao aspect of the rebels’ return to Law (BBL) during the term was a top priority of the the normal life of a citizen of of President Aquino. the Republic. government.” The passage Communications Secretary of the BBL would complete REBEL ARMS Guns of different types are laid out on the table after The normalization component Herminio Coloma that the the political component of they were “decommissioned” by the MILF in Sultan Kudarat, Magu- also includes socio- indanao province. Witnessing the handover are President Aquino, development programs, confi- Palace recognized the role the Comprehensive Agree- MILF chair Murad Ebrahim, Interior Secretary Mar Roxas and Presi- dence-building measures, such of lawmakers to ensure the ment on the Bangsamoro dential Peace Adviser Teresita Deles. GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE as the transformation of camps constitutionality of all laws signed in March last year by to ordinary communities and that they passed, but argued the government and the SULTAN KUDARAT, Philip- MILF chief negotiator Mo- amnesty, and the creation of a that lawmakers should also MILF. pines—Soon after the Moro hagher Iqbal said in a separate reconciliation committee. “look at the bigger picture” Islamic Liberation Front interview that the ceremonial Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Under the peace agreement, and at the “national inter- (MILF) handed over 75 weap- decommissioning of the weap- Rodriguez, who led House the second phase of the decom- est” at stake in building a ons to the government on ons was an “obligation” on the committee discussions on missioning process will involve foundation for peace. Tuesday, MILF chief Murad part of the MILF. the BBL, agreed with the 30 percent of the MILF forces, Ebrahim said any further sur- “What we are also saying is Palace that Congress could “It’s in the signed document— meaning firearms and combat- render by the Front of its fire- that the MILF has to undertake ants. it is important to pass this not afford to fail in passing arms would not continue with- the decommissioning process. law because if we look at the the BBL under the Aquino out a Bangsamoro Basic Law That day has come,” Iqbal said. As agreed upon by both par- bigger picture, it has been administration. (BBL) taking effect. ties, the second phase will take decades since there has By signed document Iqbal was place upon the ratification of “It’s dangerous to wait for “The second phase will be tied been a solid foundation for referring to the peace agree- up to the BBL because that’s the Bangsamoro Basic Law the next President because ment called the Comprehen- lasting peace in Mindanao. what is in the (peace) agree- (BBL), which will create a new we don’t even know if he or sive Agreement on the Bang- Bangsamoro autonomous re- That is why we have a sense ment,” Murad told reporters she will want to pursue the samoro (CAB) signed by the of urgency [in passing the after the ceremonial decom- gion. This would replace the peace process,” Rodriguez government and the MILF in BBL]. That is the only rea- missioning of 75 MILF firearms Autonomous Region in Muslim said. March last year. Mindanao (ARMM). son why President Aquino is and the decision of 145 MILF Rodriguez raised the possi- combatants to return to nor- Under the CAB, the normaliza- determined to see through (Continued on page 9) mal life. tion component takes place the peace process during his bility of a deadlock between term,” Coloma said over the House and the Senate on government-run Radyo ng which version of the draft Marcos rejects draft BBL, says it Bayan. law to approve once the two chambers meet in a bicam- Coloma reiterated that the eral conference committee. won’t lead to peace Palace was ready to listen to By Christina Mendez criticism and discuss the “The House will insist on proposed BBL with lawmak- our version, which is why powers to be exercised ex- ers because what is im- we appeal to the Senate to cluding the national govern- portant is “we reach an un- take a look at the BBL in- ment. derstanding and a consen- stead of just amending Re- “Unfortunately, the BBL in its sus because our national public Act No. 9054,” Rodri- present form and substance interest is at stake.” guez said, referring to the law creating the Autono- will not bring us any closer to Coloma cited the recent mous Region in Muslim Min- peace. Instead, it will lead us Global Peace Index Report danao (ARMM). to perdition,” Marcos said. of the Institute for Econom- “Armed conflict will en- ics and Peace where the The BBL will create a new sue. Blood will be shed. And Philippines was ranked region for the Bangsamoro, when blood is shed, it will 141st out of 162 countries. replacing the ARMM and not distinguish between right giving them greater autono- According to Coloma, the and wrong; between young my and political rights.⦿ report attributed the Philip- and old, neither between Philippine Daily Inquirer men and women, nor sol- Sen. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Senate PRIB/Cesar Tomambo diers or rebels, combatants ‘internal’ bodies of waters, negotiating panel after 14 and civilians, rich, poor, Mus- like the Sulu Sea and Lake public hearings, including MANILA, Philippines - Sen. ernment tackling the BBL, lims, Christians. Nobody Lanao; and co-equal rights of five out-of-town trips to af- Ferdinand Marcos Jr. yester- pointed out Article V Section wins. Everybody loses,” Mar- indigenous peoples. fected areas. day rejected the draft Bang- 3 of the BBL that enumerated cos added. Asked if he is not intimidated Marcos delivered his privi- samoro Basic Law (BBL), say- no less than 58 powers exclu- Marcos’ declaration went by any possible backlash lege speech ahead of his ing its provisions might inev- sively given to the Bang- against Malacan ang in calling from Malacan ang, Marcos sponsorship of Senate Bill itably reduce the sovereign samoro government. for Congress to pass the draft said: “Well, I have been in 2408, which provides for the authority of the country. Marcos shared the view of BBL in its original form. politics for a long time so creation of the Bangsamoro “What is given to the Bang- Merlin Magallona, dean of the there is no sense of threaten- government as a result of the Marcos cited concerns on the samoro government is neces- College of Law of the Univer- ing me. There’s nothing new.” peace negotiations between rather flexible Bangsamoro sarily torn away from the sity of the Philippines, that the government and the Mo- territory, owing to the vague Marcos rejected the draft government of the Republic,” the only governing authority ro Islamic Liberation Front and loose ‘opt-in’ and BBL presented to the Senate Marcos declared. recognized under the draft (MILF). ‘inclusion’ mechanisms; pos- by the Office of the Presiden- BBL is the Bangsamoro gov- Marcos, chairman of the Sen- sible conflict on rights and tial Adviser on the Peace Pro- Marcos, in a speech, reiterat- ernment of which there are ate committee on local gov- claims over ‘exclusive’ and cess (OPAPP) and the peace (Continued on page 8)

JUNE 2015 7 Waves Filipinos Making News COMMUNITY EXCERPTS from Philippine Independence Day celebrations Statement by Liberal Party of “I want to thank the Filipino Community for their many contributions in every area of life in Toronto, whether its economically, socially, politically, the Canada Leader Justin Trudeau health care system, everything there’s an area where we can see a Filipino contribution to a stronger, fairer Toronto. I want to wish you a very happy on Philippine Independence Day Phil Independence Day and say Thank You for everything that you do…” TORONTO – The Leader of the Lib- bilateral relationship – when I met - John Tory, Mayor of Toronto eral Party of Canada, Justin Tru- with President of the Philippines, deau, today issued the following Benigno S. Aquino III. “The Filipino Community has been an extraordinary contribution to Canada!” statement on Philippine Independ- “As we commemorate this occasion, ence Day: - Justin Trudeau, Liberal Party Leader we are reminded of the important “The Philippines holds a special place in my life. As a young senator I wit- “Today, we join together with the contributions that Filipino- nessed firsthand the strength of the Philippines’ democracy and the power of a Filipino community – here in Cana- Canadians have, and continue to single voice.” da, in the Philippines, and around make, to our national fabric. Cana- the world – to celebrate the 117th da’s success is rooted in our unique John Kerry, US Secretary of State anniversary of Philippine Independ- approach to liberty through inclu- ence. sive diversity. I feel incredibly lucky to live in a country that is strong not “With more than 700,000 Canadians in spite of its differences, but pre- tracing their heritage to the Philip- cisely because of them. pines, our nations share deep and enduring cultural links. Last month, “On behalf of the Liberal Party of I was honoured to discuss this and Canada, Sophie and I wish you a our strong trade ties – both of happy Independence Day and a which contribute to our successful prosperous future. Mabuhay!” ⦿

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today pines in 2013. Canada was at the fore- issued the following statement on front of the international relief effort Philippine Independence Day: and Canadians gave generously to help the people of the Philippines re- Today, I extend my warmest wishes cover from this catastrophe. to all those in Canada and around the world who are celebrating the “More recently, I was pleased to wel- 117th anniversary of the independ- come President Benigno Aquino III to ence of the Philippines. Canada for his three day visit to Otta- wa, Toronto and Vancouver. During “Since independence, the Philippines the state visit, we launched explorato- has faced challenges, but thanks to its ry discussions towards a free trade industrious people the country has agreement and agreed to review with emerged today as one of the leading the intent to improve the existing For- economies in and a eign Investment Promotion and Pro- strong promoter of freedom, democ- tection Agreement. We also an- racy and justice. nounced a number of projects that Justin Trudeau at the PIDC Salo Salo at Earl Bales Park held on June 13. Photo by “Canadians of Filipino origin now will continue to help the Philippines Goldyn Foto number roughly 700,000 and vibrant recover from Typhoon Haiyan as well Filipino communities can be found in as support for a number of initiatives every part of our great country – in aimed at improving maritime securi- small towns and big cities, from coast ty, countering terrorism in the Asia- to coast to coast. Members of the Pacific region, and supporting the community will be gathering at fes- Bangsamoro peace process. tive events to mark this day and to “I am confident that our partnership celebrate their heritage. will continue to grow in the years to “Indeed, the strong links that our Fili- come to the benefit of both our coun- pino community maintains with their tries. homeland contributes to the strong “Once again, on behalf of the Govern- and growing friendship that our two ment of Canada, I wish all those cele- countries enjoy today. brating today, Maligayang araw ng “This friendship was evident when kalayaan!” ⦿ Typhoon Haiyan struck the Philip- TCBN Construction Trades Information session with the Filipino Community

The Toronto Community Benefits Net- readiness, employment preparation and work (TCBN) in partnership with the academic upgrading. Rick Ciccarelli also Philippine Advancement through Arts of TCBN was on hand to assist in the and Culture (PATAC) and the Filipino session. Judy Brooks, Community Bene- Workers Network (FWN) conducted a fits Specialist of Metrolinx explained the construction trade information seminar Eglinton Crosstown project. Employ- with the Filipino community last May ment Counsellors and Job Developers 30, 2015 at the Bendale Toronto Public from TCBN, LEC, Woodgreen and Thorn- Library in Scarborough. cliffe Neighborhood were on hand to interview and pre-screen interested Paulina Corpuz, President of Philippine participants. Representatives from the Advancement for Arts and Culture Filipino Workers Network and the Unit- (PATAC) and an active member of Filipi- ed Way were also present. Volunteers no Workers Network (FWN) organized from PATAC and Migrante Canada were the event. A total of 75 participants there to help in the registration and lo- availed of the opportunity to learn more gistical support. about the construction job opportuni- ties with the Metrolinx project of build- The seminar was part of the ongoing ing the Eglinton Crosstown in 2016. project of TCBN. TCBN has signed a his- toric Community Benefits Framework Prince Sibanda of TCBN facilitated the with Metrolinx, session. Steve Shallhorn, Executive Di- rector of Labour Education Centre (LEC) Metrolinx, an agency of the Government spoke about the construction trades, pre -apprenticeship training program, trade (Continued on page 24)

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(Continued from page 6) government; and that measure, Belmonte said the Fluvial Parade in Gatineau the BBL seeks to impose lim- chamber is not abandoning MARCOS Rejects Draft BBL... itations on the power of Con- its timeframe for passing it gress. on or before June 11, when ed he is for peace but he can- Congress ends its second “The Bangsamoro parlia- not turn a blind eye on the regular session. ment would be equal, not constitutional questions subordinate, to our Con- Belmonte said they could over the draft BBL. gress; exclusive powers giv- meet their BBL approval tar- “The OPAPP totally ignored en to Bangsamoro will di- get “as long as we are not the major stakeholders. The minish sovereignty of the asking the same questions.” Sultanate of Sulu, the Moro Republic and that BBL has “Let everybody ask ques- National Liberation Front no power to create tions, but I hope they are not (MNLF), the Lumads, the ‘Bangsamoro territory’,” he repetitive,” he said. indigenous people, the Chris- said. tians, the local government Minority Leader Ronaldo Beating the deadline units and business were Zamora said there should be abandoned at will,” he said. Marcos said the Senate com- a time limit for questions Philippine Heritage Week culmi- also our identity as a free and mittee on local government, and debates. Marcos also cited the com- nated in a fluvial parade orga- sovereign nation. I heartily con- which he heads, is ready to mittee report of Sen. Miriam “Basically, it should not be nized by Philippine Centre Cana- gratulate the Filipino organiza- prepare a substitute bill that Defensor-Santiago, chair of beyond one hour,” he said. da at Le parc du Lac-Leamy in tions comprising the Philippine will address the constitu- Gatineau, Quebec where mem- Independence Committee in the the committee on constitu- tional issues and other con- Majority Leader Neptali Gon- bers of the Filipino community Ottawa Valley (PICOV) for the tional amendment and revi- cerns on the measure. zales II said they are plan- took turns sailing the Ottawa immensely successful events sion of codes, in saying the ning to hold session today River in a jointly built by marking this year’s Philippine draft BBL is riddled with He added the Senate panel and tomorrow “for as long as Filipino and Canadian hands. Heritage Week and Kalayaan constitutional infirmities. will not be able to meet the 2015. PICOV Chair Nora Arriola we have a quorum.” In her remarks throughout Phil- administration’s target dead- deserves special mention for her Citing the report, Marcos ippine Heritage Week activities, line to pass the measure be- The House usually holds ses- efficient leadership. said the BBL aspires to cre- Ambassador Garcia enjoined fore Congress adjourns on sions only from Monday ate a part-sovereign state Filipinos in Canada to help sus- I thank Filipinos across Canada June 11. through Wednesday. Mem- that enjoys sovereignty tain the Philippines’ economic for sharing with their adoptive bers spend the rest of the within the Bangsamoro ter- The House of Representa- gains by registering as overseas country their very best Filipino week presumably for con- ritory and within the territo- tives, for its part, is still aim- voters for the 2016 national elec- qualities every single day. stituency work in their dis- tions and by helping the Embas- Friendly, courteous, diligent, ry of the state, or to create a ing to approve the BBL next tricts. sy’s trade, investments and tour- honest and caring – that is the state within a state. Thursday. ism promotion. gold standard which Filipino- The chamber has barely Canadians have set for them- Marcos said several provi- “June 11 is still our target for “For Filipinos around the world, started debates on the pro- selves. The Philippines is proud sions of BBL run counter to approving it,” Speaker Felici- it is a fact of overseas life that posed law that would create of you and Canada equally so,” the Constitution. Such are ano Belmonte Jr. said. June 12 is a day of deep mean- a new Bangsamoro region Ambassador Garcia stated. Pho- the provision for a parlia- ing, an occasion we look forward Despite the slow pace of ple- that would replace the cur- to Credits: Allan Fernandez, Ben mentary form of government to every year to celebrate not nary deliberations on the David and Danny Arriola just the liberties we enjoy but within a presidential form of (Continued on page 10) Clarise Capunitan is Miss Manila 2015

Miss Manila 2015 held on June 6 at the Korean Cultural Centre was a resounding success! With the theme, “Roaring 20’s” , the audience was treated with a very entertaining show that commenced with a well choreographed dance number from this year’s eight beautiful and charming contestants. Clarise Capunitan emerged as the winner. Clockwise: 2014 Miss Manila, Kristal Dequilla, hugs this year’s winner; Clarise is flanked by 1st runner up and Miss Photogenic Julia Valledor (L) and 2nd runner up and Miss Friendship Kayla Lovrecich; Veteran singers Emilio Zarris (with choreographer Lynda Sue Aguinaldo) and Ashley Suva kept the audience to their seats with their remarkable numbers. Miss Manila’s Chair Tess Cusipag and Co-chair Lurvie deBlois hard work was reciprocated with a an excellent show; and the eight contestants and highlight of the the pageant: Trisha Asuncion, Julia Valledor, Kristina Pura, Michelle Olarte, Sarah Ayano, Clarise Capunitan, Yedda Abarra and Kayla Lovrecich. All photos by official photographer Ino Sanchez of Inspirasyon.

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(Continued from page 1) Valera enthralled Hamilton’s Pinoys only last year in Feb- REY VALERA: A hit in …... ruary but came back upon Hamilton’s Filipinos in a invitation of the “Singaling” concert, May 30 dedicated competition organized by to the holding of the first Hamilton’s top real estate ever Singing competition in executive, Rose Ty, who that city called “Sing Galing spent time and effort to make 2015”. the concert and the competi- Rey Valera , one of Philippines’ prolific singer/songwriter thanks Mr. Paeng Nebres, General Manager of tion possible. Action Honda for his generous sponsorship. While in this Honda Odyssey van, he was quoted “ Sa Action In that special concert, he Honda pa rin ako, KAHIT MAPUTI NA ANG BUHOK KO!” His well-attended concert held in Hamilton was reprised the classics that It was also Ms. Rose Ty’s way a resounding success, as he entertained the audience with his classic hit songs. PHOTO by Waves made him the legend that he of giving back to the Hamil- is. ton community for a lucra- tive business and the support (Continued from page 6) place upon the election of rad said. Bangsamoro officials of the In fact, most of Valera’s com- given to her many ventures. Iqbal said the MILF leadership MILF: No 2nd phase of arms... new Bangsamoro autonomous positions and songs were all held intense dialogues with It was also a sort of reunion region. big hits reminding us of an their combatants, which in- between Valera and the con- equal feat that the Beatles 3rd, 4th phases Not surrender cluded explaining that decom- had achieved in their hey- cert’s musical director Mon missioning does not mean The third phase will involve On allegations that the 75 fire- days Torralba and his wife Teresa “surrender” but “moving for- decommissioning 65 percent of arms decommissioned on who did the spade work for ward.” As with the “Fab Four”, “Wala the event. MILF forces. According to the Tuesday were unserviceable kang itatapon sa lahat ng CAB, this should take place weapons, Murad said these “This is not a loss on the part of kanta ni Rey,” says one fan. The winners of Sing Galing upon the establishment of the were all inspected and verified the MILF. We gain something 2015, who heard inspiring Bangsamoro Transition Au- by members of the Internation- out of it. It is showing that the Think of Mr.DJ and Kahit Ma- words of encouragement thority (BTA). al Decommissioning Body MILF is an entity that complies puti ng ang Buhok Ko, both from Valera, were : (IDB). with its obligations no matter The fourth and last phase will popularized by Sharon Cu- how hard it is because it is an have 100 percent of the MILF “The IDB saw that all are func- neta that catapulted her into Youth Division: Joseph obligation,” Iqbal said. a megastar. Mateo; Adult Division: Ro- forces decommissioned. Based tioning. These were all taken mar Rieta. ⦿ on the CAB, this would take directly from the ground,” Mu-

JUNE 2015 10 Waves Filipinos Making News COMMUNITY TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] GALLARDO-CUEVAS NUPTIALS

Leslie Cuevas and Elvin Ray Gallardo tied the knot last May 23 at the St. Paschal Bay- lon Church in North York,Toronto.

Leslie is the daughter of Leopoldo and Mercedita Cuevas of Tanza, Cavite and To- ronto while Elvin is the son of Mr. Neil Cooper and Mrs. Winnie Villarias of Toron- to.

Photo shows the wedding entourage as they pose for posterity.

Photo by Jose Dadural Another milestone for Jeanette! Philippine Flag Raising at Queen’s Park

Jeanette Rosales, Head of the Caregivers Ministry of the AFCM in To- PIDC directors and officers led by president, Norma Carpio with ConGen R.Prospero. Also in photo is for- ronto, celebrated another milestone with her family and friends at mer Toronto Police Chief, Bill Blair (Leftmost, Back). Photo by Ariel Ramos OLA on May 23 Photo by Waves Via Kitchenette’s 1st Anniversary 117th year celebration of Philippine Independence

A hearty meal at Via Kitchenette’s first anniversary. It’s been a year since owners Imelda and Ariel started their venture in serving and catering delicious Filipino culinary dishes at 363 Wilson Ave, in the heart of Little Manila. Photo by Waves Happy Birthday Lyn!

(Top) Officers and staff of the Philippine Consulate; (Bottom L) Community leaders, businesses and media were in attendance. (Bottom R) Consul General Rosalita Prospero. Photo by Ariel Ramos

(Continued from page 8) Rufus Rodriguez. disappeared from the ses- sion hall after responding to MARCOS rejects BBL draft... About 30 other House mem- the roll call, Rep. Lito Atienza bers have indicated their of party-list group Buhay intention to ask questions. rent Autonomous Region in questioned the quorum, Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). The failure of the majority to prompting a suspension of maintain quorum has pre- the deliberations. –With Jess Only Zamora and Camarines vented the House from ex- Diaz, Paolo Romero, Edith Sur Rep. Rolando Andaya Jr. tending the debates. Regalado, Jose Rodel have questioned the Clapano, Artemio Dumlao A small celebration with co-workers at Sebang Travel and Link Asia measure’s principal author, On Monday and Tuesday, Photo by Waves. Cagayan de Oro City Rep. when many members had The Philippine Star

JUNE 2015 11 Waves Filipinos Making News Community TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Unboxing Love with Kris Aquino and LBC

The Queen of All Media started delivering the ‘padama’ when LBC surprised media by sending ‘padala’ to celebrate her launch as their first celebrity brand endorser

video montage of employees attendees were asked to tweet showing Kris popping up from around the world dancing also their dream gift using the books, posters, and online ads entertained the excited crowd. hashtag #LBCPadalaPlease. proved that both LBC and Kris Some tweeted for the latest are a part of every Filipino’s What can be expected when gadgets, while others wished life. two of the most recognizable for a love life. Several mem- Filipino names join forces for a “LBC simplifies life because bers of the press were also night of food, drinks, games, there are certain products that asked to play the Box or Cash and prizes? A night of fun and I need to purchase that are just game where they were asked revelry. The launch was head- available in the United States,” to choose an LBC box, and to lined by Kris, and she was shared Kris when she entered. decide whether they want the joined by Santiago G. Araneta, “We’re building a new house mystery gift or P10,000 in Chairman of the Board and and a lot of my kitchen sup- cash. Most chose their box, Chief Executive Officer; Miguel plies are coming in via LBC. with the players winning an A. Camahort, Chief Operating There are boxes as big as me, iPad Air 2, GoPro Hero 4, Sam- Officer; and Mr. and Mrs. Car- so you can expect na pupunuin sung Galaxy S6, an LED televi- los Araneta, the founders of ko ‘yun.” Manila, Philippines - In an did, they would receive a box sion, a refrigerator, a Samsung the courier service in 1952. About LBC Express event titled From LBC to the full of goodies representing tablet, a plunger, or a water- The Flippin’ Soul Stompers World, With Love, Kris Aquino that city - a curated mix of sig- Guests and VIPs were treated melon. One player selected the heightened the party atmos- LBC Express, Inc. was founded in was recently launched as the nature delicacies, curios, and to food by Chef Margarita P10,000, losing a Nikon D5300 phere with their soulful rendi- the 1950’s as a brokerage and first celebrity brand endorser fun stuff. Some of the sur- Fores that reflected both LBC camera. tion of the Reel 2 Real classic “I air cargo agent. Now the largest Express Courier, Cargo, and of LBC Express, Inc., the lead- prised guests were lucky and Kris’ global presence. Like To Move It” while Kris But the delectable food was Money Remittance Service Com- ing courier service, logistics enough to receive their pack- Fores created tailor-made Aquino shared the stage with not enough to keep everyone’s pany in the Philippines, LBC also and money remittance provid- ages the morning after the courses inspired by the shores the Aranetas, who came to excitement from finding out provides its services in over 18 er in the Philippines. event. Two weeks later, happy of the Philippines, like the support the launch. A Cham- the secret celebrity brand en- countries worldwide. For more guests are still posting their roast Bacolod-style lechon pagne parade was held to cele- Just as Kris’ every step contin- dorser. As the lights dimmed than 60 years, LBC has been boxes full of treats from stuffed with Cerveza Negra brate this partnership. moving lives, business and com- ues to capture the collective and conversations fell into a around the world. and mango tamarind, to Italy’s munities for the global Filipino, imagination of the Filipino hush, photos of Kris appeared With the partnership of LBC fresh fettuccine tossed in par- providing hassle-free delivery via people wherever they are, LBC To highlight LBC’s global pres- on the panoramic screen, fill- and Kris Aquino, more and migiano-reggiano wheel, air, land, and sea-- from cash brings the “padama” in every ence, employees from as far as ing the room with her pres- more Filipinos will feel the Spain’s paella valenciana, remittances to payment solu- “padala” with 4,400 branches, Italy, United Arab Emirates, ence. It was followed by the love from their relatives Hong Kong’s star-anise braised tions, from simple parcels and partners, and agents in more and the United States of Amer- airing of LBC’s two newest abroad, no matter the distance. packages to container loads for pork belly, and Japan’s sustain- than 20 countries. ica personally greeted Kris commercials, which showed They will continue their com- corporate logistics. We like to able tuna and salmon sashimi. Aquino through a wall-to-wall how Kris is present all over the mitment that there is “padama move it. Before the event, guests were panoramic screen in The Eye To make the event more fun, world. The humorous clips sa bawat padala.” asked to name their favorite at Green Sun. A high-energy city and if they thoughtfully

(Continued from page 3) hoping that that this might BINAY QUITS AQUINO CABINET divert the corruption issue being lodged at him,” Erice slogan of the PNoy administra- said. tion,” the senator said. The Liberal Party lawmaker Trillanes is one of the accusers said Binay is also free to gather of the Vice President, having all the opponents of President participated in the ongoing Aquino – from the allies of the Senate Blue Ribbon subcom- late dictator Ferdinand Marcos mittee hearings and leveled who was deposed from power various accusations that Binay and succeeded by Aquino’s has participated in anomalous mother Corazon, to the sup- transactions. porters of ailing former Presi- The senator said that the Aqui- dent Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, no administration “can now go who was detained in the hospi- all out against VP Binay.” tal for plunder. Meanwhile, Sen. “He will now gather those op- thanked the Filipino people for posed to President Aquino, The Overlea & Thorncliffe Baby Boomers, organized its first successful get-together event on Saturday, their continued support to from Marcos to [Arroyo], and May 16, 2015, which was held at the Overlea Recreation Hall. Guests were served with a sumptuous their family despite his father’s all those who would want the Swiss chalet dinner, bbq ribs, empanadas, and house salad prepared respectively by Percie Inacay, Magda decision to quit the Aquino good all days of traditional Mangila & Precy Kojo. Everybody was on their dancing feet, the hall was filled with danceable music pro- Cabinet. politics and fight not for prin- vided by DJ Carlos. Guests were entertained with a fun-filled games, beautiful prizes were distributed to ciples but for survival,” Erice the winners, and above all, the party was ably hosted by no other than Ms. Suzy Llanera. “Makakaasa po kayo na bibig- said. yang halaga at iingatan ng Vice Movers and the Shakers: Christina Luta, Precie Inacay, Precy Kojo, Magda Mangila, Lydia Cebrian, Mila President ang pagtitiwalang Erice had called on Binay to ito at susuklian ng tuloy-tuloy resign from the Cabinet, calling Aldanese, Lita Lorenzo, Angie Balingit, Anastacia Bernardo, Chris Peralta, Fely & Benjie Alfaro and Helen na pagsisilbi sa taong bayan,” the Vice President two-faced Choi the younger Binay said. for gaining out of his position while his allies denigrate the ‘Evil’ administration administration. Rep. Edgar Erice said Binay handed his irrevocable Binay has gotten what he resignation to Executive Secre- needed from the administra- tary Paquito Ochoa on Monday tion and is now free to criticize afternoon. In the Aquino Cabi- the same Cabinet he had net, he is the head of the Hous- served for five years, especial- ing and Urban Development ly because he is sure President Commission and the presiden- Aquino will not endorse him as tial adviser of OFW affairs. his successor in 2016. Binay’s resignation was an- “I am sure he has already got nounced hours after a Pulse what he wanted from the Aqui- Asia survey showed that he is no administration and he is the most trusted government now sure that he will not be official, beating Aquino, Senate endorsed by President Aquino. President He will now use the admin- istration as his punching bag INQUIRER.NET and hit it to his heart’s content

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Back stage L-R Ike, Blanche and Myrna Soriano, Rey and boomer Ores Ting.

THORNCLIFFE NEIGHBOURHOOD OFFICE (TNO) celebrated the Asian Her- itage Month on May 27, 2015 which was held at the Overlea Recreation Hall. Front Row from L-R: Alberto Rodil, TNO Coordinator for the Elderly Person, Angie Balingit, Lina Brown, Mila Aldenese, Anastacia Bernardo (seated), Chris Peralta, Christina Luta and Cerila Ruaya. Back Row from L-R: Anita Pulido, Lydia Cebrian, Suzy Llanera and Linda Verzosa.

Dinner reception at the Lazarte residence in Hamilton hosted by the Hermosa Bataan Association with Jun & Shirley Sucgang and title sponsor, Rose Ty.

Dinner at Cusina Lounge with Goody Cambay team and Taste of Manila officials. Photo shows the officers of the Mapa High School Alumni Association of U.S.A. & Cana- da in their meeting to finalize their grand reunion in Costa Rica on June 22-29, 2015. The 2015 officers of the Mapa High School Alumni Association of U.S.A. and Canada include Grace Belen Victoria, president; Cesar B. Abrenica, vice president; Mercy Lontoc San Agustin, secretary; Marilou Gudani Evidente, treasurer; Carmelita Spittal, assistant rreasurer; Romeo Ayson Zetazate, press relations officer; Manny Maliksi, as- sistant press relations officer; Rufina Baquial, special liaison officer and Tony Buenaven- tura, adviser. Lissy Buenaventural is the grand reunion committee chairperson. (St. Jamestown News Service, DO/MP) Catch the WAVES The “FEEL GOOD” Filipino Community Newspaper www.filipinosmakingwaves.com Email: filipinonewswaves@ gmail.com WANTED WANTED Nanny/ Caregiver We are looking for a full-time Nanny/ Caregiver to take care of our Live-in Nanny newborn baby, and basic supervision to a twelve (12) year old girl. The ideal candidate should have experience working with children. (Caregiver) You must be 100% reliable, compassionate and trustworthy. Being able to cook basic meals, do light housekeeping and do some person- al care. To care for a 17-month old baby boy Preference will be given to those speaking English and Tagalog. Com- pleted caregiver program with certificate is an asset.

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JUNE 2015 19 Waves Filipinos Making News Don't blame God when someone dies – trust in the resurrection, Pope says by Ann Schneible

the Pope has been focusing on this theme as part of the lead up to the World Meeting of Families in Phil- adelphia in September, and the Synod on the Family in October.

The death of a son or daughter, is an “insult” to all the promises, gifts, and sacrifices “of joyful love” Photo by Daniel Ibanez which a parent gives their child. Vatican City, Jun 17, 2015 / 11:50 Similarly, children who have lost am (CAN/EWTN News).- Instead one or both parents likewise suf- of blaming God when a parent los- fer, he said. es a child – or vice versa – families “The emptiness of abandonment should remember that because of which opens within him is all the Christ's resurrection death does more distressing because he lacks not have the final say, Pope Fran- the the experience necessary to cis said. 'give a name' to what has hap- “For parents, outliving their own pened.” children is especially devastating, (as it) goes against the basic na- Because of this “black hole” ture of the relationship which brought about by a death in the gives meaning to the family itself,” family, the reasons for which are the Pope said during his Wednes- not known, we sometimes “blame day general audience. God,” he said.

Losing one's child is like “stopping Pope Francis based his address on time,” he said, since it “opens a the Gospel reading delivered dur- chasm which swallows the past as ing the audience, in which Saint well as the future.” Luke gives an account of Jesus raising the widow's son from the The Pope's June 17 reflection was dead. This scene demonstrates the latest in a series of catechises both Jesus' compassion for those on the family delivered each week who suffer, and His power over at the Wednesday general audi- death, he said. ence in the Vatican. Since last Fall, (Continued on page 20)

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Manila, in no particular order: Paco Chapel – Paco, Ma- While it’s formally called the something about the San nila Minor Basilica of San Lorenzo Agustin Church that makes it Ruiz, many know it as Binon- a favorite. Some say it’s the Weddings don’t have to be do Church. If you’re having a magnificent trompe l’oeil crowded affairs. For small large wedding, you’d do well painting adorning the ceiling. weddings reserved for your to choose this venue as it can Others favor the intricate inner circle, Paco Chapel handle a very long guest list. structure and design of the would be a fantastic choice. One disadvantage it has is church itself. There’s no It’s in the center of Paco Park that it can be a bit noisy as it shortage of reasons to love and nothing short of breath- is in the heart of . this church, so make sure to taking. The chapel features book early because of its im- Congratulations to Fr. Joseph Ruta minimalist interiors and a Manila Cathedral – Intra- mense popularity! beautiful fountain waiting for th muros, Manila 25 Anniversary of Ordination you as well. San Sebastian Church – If you’re a believer of true Quiapo, Manila May our Lord bless you with many more years Malate Church – Malate, love being able to stand the of apostolic service. Manila test of time, than the Manila Churches are traditionally Cathedral may be right for made of stone, but the San Many marrying couples you. Like other wedding ven- Sebastian Church is unique as choose Malate Church as it ues situated in the heart of it’s made entirely of steel. was built in honor of the pa- historic Intramuros, you can’t Travel back in time where troness of childbirth, the help but feel hopeful when Gothic architecture and re- Nuestra Sen ora de los Reme- you’re inside the cathedral. naissance paintings were the dios. If you’re looking to start While air-conditioning is norm as the church boasts a family straight away, then available, the package costs ornate stained glass windows this could be the church for much more than if you went and gorgeous ornaments. you. It’s known for its long without. Take this as an op- aisle and baroque-style archi- portunity to give elegant fans Santuario de San Jose – tecture. Remember that this as wedding giveaways so you Greenhills, is in Malate so it’ll be best can shoot two birds with one If the future bride and groom to schedule the wedding in stone! the morning so you can avoid prefer peace and serenity above everything else, they the distractions of establish- San Agustin Church – In- ments outside. will fall in love with the San- tramuros, Manila tuario de San Jose. It earns Dream weddings vary from Binondo Church – Manila (Continued on page 25) person to person, but there’s

(Continued from page 19) Francis said. experience of mourning acts to strengthen solidarity DON’T BLAME GOD WHEN... Whenever a family who is in within ones own family, and mourning “finds the promotes an awareness of All families, “without excep- strength to protect the faith the suffering of other fami- tion,” experience death, the and the love which unites as lies. pontiff said. Nonetheless, to all those we love,” he when it strikes a beloved added, “this prevents death “This faith, this hope, pro- family member, death never from taking everything. The tects us from a nihilistic vi- seems natural. darkness of death is con- sion of death, as well as the fronted with a more intense false consolations of the However, the Pope said to work of love.” world,” he said. IN MEMORIAM be aware of other “accomplices” to physical Citing the words of Saint Pope Francis concluded his death – “hate, envy, pride, Paul, the Pope reminded the address by stressing it is Mrs.Natividad de la Cruz, greed” – which add to the faithful that Christ's Resur- important for pastors and agony and sense of injus- rection has removed from Christians to communicate 88 years tice. death its “sting.” more concretely “the mean- ing of the faith with regard “We think of the absurd “In this faith, we can com- to the experience of mourn- 'normality' with which, in fort one another, knowing ing in the family.” of Lucban and Taal and resident of Toronto, passed certain times and places, that the Lord has defeated away last June 11 after receiving the last sacrament events which add to the death once and for all,” he He drew attention to the with loved ones at her side. horror of death are caused said. “simple and strong” witness by hatred and indifference of many families who grasp, Mrs.Natividad, lovingly called as Nanay, was the “Our loved ones are not lost for other human beings,” he through their faith in the wife of the late Sixto de la Cruz Sr. and survived by said. in the darkness of oblivion: Lord's crucifixion and hope assures us that they death, the “irrevocable children: Cynthia and Dave Hilario; Imelda de la In contrast, many families are in the benevolent and promise of the resurrection Cruz; Sixto de la Cruz Jr. and Rose (Delle); Bobby who are counted among powerful hands of God. of the dead.” and Zeny de la Cruz; Gerry and Jojie de la Cruz; and Love is stronger than God's people have demon- Jesse and Jocelyn de la Cruz. strated that death does not death.” “God's work of love is have the final word. “This is stronger than the work of Surviving her are her 11 grandchildren. We request a true act of faith,” Pope The Pope added that, in death.”⦿ maintaining this faith, the prayers for the eternal peace and repose of her soul.

JUNE 2015 21 Waves Filipinos Making News Father’s Day TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] June is for fathers and Jose Rizal Sibylla Cumana is not your manuscript. He skillfully with friends and found it regular game board where hand-carved it with Roman quite interesting and fun! the goal is to reach a certain numeral etched in each of Every time, it seems the fa- point ahead of the other the eight sides. The wooden vorite questions were “Will I players or collect as many top will determine the an- get married?”, “Will my points, paper money or to- swers to your questions. dream come true?”, “What ken as you can. Sibylla Cu- This is how it is played. do they say about me?” The mana is a book of oracles answers are odd and funny. How to play the game created by Rizal while he The original manuscript was was on exile in Dapitan  Player chooses a ques- in Spanish. English transla- (1892-1896). It is an inter- tion from 1-52 and re- tion was provided by Gem- active game book. I was member the Question Photo shows the book “Haec Est Sibylla Cumana” written by Jose Rizal ma Cruz Araneta while Fili- lucky that when I went to number. while on exile in Dapitan (1892-1896). It includes a reproduction of pino translation was done the original manuscript and a replica of a wooden top used in playing the Philippines in 2011, the  Spin the wooden top and by Virgilio S. Almario. It was the interactive game. Photo by Ino Sanchez book was just released on take note of the Roman fun and a learning experi- the occasion of Rizal’s 150th numeral that appears ence playing the game in Fathers are remembered wouldn't you? These were birth anniversary and there- face up. This will be the both English and Filipino. and celebrated this month. required readings in school fore I was able to get some Answer number. The book was dedicated to For Filipinos, June is also for and students were to report copies. Apparently, the all Filipinos and everyone commemoration of the Phil- a summary of each chapter book had been kept by Pa-  Refer to the table page. inspired by Jose Rizal so that ippine independence decla- in class. Unless, you were ciano Rizal’s family for more Under the “Preguntas” they appreciate his amazing ration (June 12, 1898) and skipping classes or sleeping than 100 years waiting for column, locate the cho- wit, humour and genius. The the birth of the country's in the classroom it is quite the appropriate time to sen Question number book was published by Cruz most revered hero - Jose remote not to have heard of share it with the public. Pa- from #1. (Preguntas is Publishing, with offices at Rizal (June 19, 1861). On any of these. We know that ciano was Jose Rizal’s older Questions in Spanish.) Makati City, Philippines. this note, I decided to write Rizal was a prolific writer, brother.  In the top row, locate a brief note I learned about medical practitioner; sculp- Let’s play Sybilla Cumana! The game was written on a the Answer number in Jose Rizal that is not well tor, sportsman, orator, poet, simple recycled paper and Roman numerals known to many Filipinos. activist, linguist, and a lover bound together between the A tribute to my father, (ask Prof. Ambeth Ocampo  See where both numbers If you grew up and went to folds of a used envelope as Gervacio 1927-2015, my he- for details on the last one). intersect. This is the school in the Philippines, its cover. The manuscript ro, who shares the same Not known to most of us page number where the then you would have read, if also contains Rizal’s draw- birthday as Jose Rizal. was that Rizal was a game Answer number can be not just heard of, Rizal’s ing of his family tree. Jose Nely Lopriego, June 2015 board inventor, too. Yes! He found. work, "Noli Me Tangere", or Rizal included a wooden oc- did invent one. It's called 'El Filibusterismo'. Why tagonal top with the original We played it a few times 'Sibylla Cumana'. Father’s Day: From a Father to a Father and farther... Death does not end a relationship Below is a copy of one of the Most people think that death let him know how much I sense of self esteem. He was er conduct, a respect for oth- several manuscripts found in ends a relationship, but for loved him. a husband, a father — a ers. Tatay's files, after his death myself, I don't think so. Even man! His goal was a better on February 12, 1991. Writ- Much to my embarrassment, He died with a smile on his to this day, I feel very close, life for his family, and he ten through his trained left my father had to give his face. He knows he was a suc- so for us, we have not part- began to prosper. hand (a stroke in the 1970s parental approval for me to cess as a husband and a fa- claimed the use of his right ed. extremities), Tatay finds time remain in the seminary. Yet The principles of commit- ther, a brother and a friend. I to pay tribute to 'Mamay', A great man died 21 years I clung to the belief that I ment to family, hard work, wonder how many million- our late Grandfather Agustin ago. He wasn't a world lead- had done the right thing in self-esteem and inspiration aires can say that. R. Torralba. er or a famous doctor or a trying to escape my father's continued to bring him suc- war hero or a business ty- involvement in my "personal cess in his endeavour. Today is Father's Day. It is a coon, but he was a great affairs". Through his love Involvement in preparation day to honor the one that man. He was my father. and direction, I was able to and training will have addi- you call Father. make something of my life. I He didn't get his picture in tional benefit of giving fa- was later to recognize that In my case, I can no longer the paper for heading up thers a positive attitude to- without my father, my life do this simple caring act, things. I guess you might ward himself and his chil- would have been radically because my father is with say he was a person who dren. A Father is inspired by different. He provided the our Heavenly Father. But I never cared for credit or the fact that he is in control strength, the stability and know in my heart of hearts honors. He did “corny” of his life and is able to do the direction that a young that he knows how much I things, like go to church on something positive to man needs to be a success. really miss him and that love Sunday and go to work as a change it. He will begin to is an eternal message that laborer. He accompanied Now that your father passed see that there is hope for a surpasses anything. So 21 his wife to the market to do away, you might ask, "Where better life. years since we parted, all the grocery buying. He en- was the 'father' that boy Fathers will be building the Ching P. Torralba the love and compassion joyed simple things like a needed to guide and save his road to success down which were a part of him. picnic, old folk music and life?" The lives of whole their children will follow. The great man’s son died 24 Some days when things go doing odd jobs. generations of people are years ago. He ,too, wasn't a being wasted of families Fathers must expend energy wrong I want to reach out to I am sorry now for the times world leader nor a famous without fathers. and time to shape a child's him as I used to and say, I didn't show him the proper doctor nor a war hero nor a character and mind. He "Dad, I need to know how to respect. But I am thankful His hard work as provider business tycoon, but he was a needs to instill early in his handle a problem." It is fun- because God let me have and protector won him the great man. He was my father. young children a desire to ny but he still tells me how him for 55 years. And I am respect of his family, and learn, a desire to acquire Happy Birthday (June 18) and to do what needs to be done. thankful that I was able to that respect translated into a true spiritual value of prop- Happy Father’s Day! (RT)

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JUNE 2015 22 Waves Filipinos Making News NEWS TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] (Continued from page 5) office signaling her formal assumption of the presidency. 70% of Boracay coral reefs FERDINAND MARCOS: His Last Day By 11:00 a.m., around 500 of those Mar- cos loyalists were admitted inside the gone after 23 years–study mission to convince US policy and deci- Malacan an ceremonial hall, while the sion makers about the "success" of the By Cai U. Ordinario rest stayed on the parade grounds. presidential elections, but the latter Some wore slippers and rubber shoes. gave him a bleak report. By that time, Others smoked in violation of the prohi- the Marcoses started packing up what- bition on smoking there. ever they had and they could in Malaca- n an. Imelda wore her signature terno, while children Imee and Irene and their hus- By that time too, Chief Justice Ramon bands were there wearing formal Aquino and wife Carolina Grin o Aquino dresses. Bongbong was not around dur- woke up to prepare for the oath-taking ing the oath-taking, but he reappeared of Marcos in Malacan an, where they in combat fatigues when Marcos and slept. Imelda sang before the loyalist crowd at Because of the tense situation, Marcos the balcony of Malacan an minutes after asked his security men on the late after- the oathtaking. noon of February 24 to fetch CJ Aquino Among the loyalists, who trooped to the and wife from their residence in Manila. Palace on that day was my relative, an As customary in previous presidential Iglesia Ni Cristo convert, who was inaugurals, the Supreme Court chief urged by their leader to join the justice administers the oath of office for "exodus" to Malacan an. the incoming or reelected presidents Their leader, who functioned as broker, (Marcos was the only reelected presi- promised them free food and transpor- dent under the 1935 Constitution). tation and P300 per person as Clownfish in a coral reef. Photo: thephilippines.com Marcos sweet-talked Aquino to admin- "appearance fee." But because of the ister the oath. But because of the vola- tense situation, the leader disappeared THE coral cover of the famed tourist more sustainable tourism develop- tile situation, Aquino and his wife had – only to resurface by night to give destination Boracay Island has de- ment in the island,” Jica Senior Repre- to sleep in the Palace to ensure their them P150 each. He told me they had to clined 70.5 percent over a period of sentative Takahiro Morita said. availability for the oathtaking. leave by 1:00 p.m. after they received a only two decades, according to a warning of a rebel attack on Malacan an. “Tourism is an important economic Except that the Soviet Union later study by the Japanese and Philippine driver in the Philippines. By protect- crumbled into a dozen or so republics, Chief Justice Ramon Aquino adminis- governments. ing marine resources, we are also and most countries, notably Canada and tered the oath to Marcos. at least a dozen European countries led In a study on Boracay conducted from helping sustain the tourism industry But on the very minute that Marcos laid by France, announced they would not 2010 to 2015 by Japanese and Filipi- and jobs creation in the country,” he his left hand on a copy of the Holy Bible send representatives to attend the oath no scientists, the decline in Boracay’s added. and raised his right hand to start his coral cover coincided with a 38.4- -taking of Marcos in Malacan an. Boracay is a world-renowned tourist oath, a military sharpshooter took an percent increase in tourist arrivals. They said that Marcos victory in the last aim at the transmitter of the three TV destination known for its four- polls was tainted by fraud and admitted networks and shot it without a mistake The study cited unmonitored snorkel- kilometer beach of powdery white they were to boycott his oathtaking. to end the live coverage of the three TV ing and diving activities in coral-rich sand. Uncontrolled commercial devel- France went a step ahead, when it an- networks. areas as the major contributors to the opment of the 1,000-hectare island nounced a few minutes after Cory Aqui- The simultaneous telecast went dead. damage sustained by Boracay’s cor- since the 1990s, however, continues no earlier took her oath on the same als. to threaten the island’s environment. day that it had decided to recognize the But Marcos went on with his oath- “It’s very crucial that the sustainabil- The coral-reef ecosystem is Boracay’s legitimacy of the Aquino government. taking as if nothing had happened. Then, he addressed at the loyalist ity of Boracay’s environment will not most important resource. According Nevertheless, Marcos decided to push crowd from the balcony, providing the be exchanged for short-term econom- to sediment analysis, Boracay’s fa- through with his own oathtaking. His Filipino people with a poignant image ic gains. We hope to continue working mous white sand is mostly from coral legalistic mind told him that an oath- of a dictator who was about to fall from taking was necessary to claim the presi- with planners and policy-makers in fragments and the seaweed power. the island through knowledge- and Halimeda. The scientists also said dency. He felt it was important at least technology-sharing that will help con- coral reefs lessen the impact of strong for a show. Marcos’s running mate, Arturo Tolenti- no, Prime Minister Cesar Virata and serve the coastal environment,” Ariel waves to the beach, hence protecting At the break of dawn, his supporters more than half of Marcos Cabinet and Blanco, a scientist from the University it from sand erosion. hurriedly mobilized hundreds of Mar- almost all of the diplomatic corps were of the Philippines, said. cos loyalists from the depressed com- The study was undertaken as part no show, further projecting the mes- munities in Manila — particularly Ton- Apart from the decline in the island’s of the Coastal Ecosystem Conserva- sage that the Marcos government was a do, Paco, and Santa Ana — and Quezon coral cover, Boracay is also experi- tion and Adaptive Management sinking ship. City. They took them by rented jeeps to encing the shrinking of the beach area (CECAM) project funded by Jica. serve as audience for the oath-taking in Some members of parliament belonging and sand erosion. Aside from Boracay, the CECAM Pro- Malacan an. to Marcos KBL, like Jose Zubiri, even had the nerve to attend Cory Aquino’s This was confirmed when Japanese ject also covered other pilot sites that By 9:00 a.m., the Malacan an parade oathtaking, making them as among the and Filipino scientists installed CCTVs have their own ecosystem challenges, grounds teemed with some 3,000 Mar- first rats to jump out of the sinking ship. in select locations on the island. such as Bolinao in Pangasinan, Puerto cos loyalists, many of whom were wear- Galera in Mindoro Oriental, Taklong UP scientist Miguel Fortes also cau- ing shorts, sandos, slippers, and cheap For their part, Chief Justice Ramon in Guimaras, Naawan in Misamis Ori- tioned that water-quality level at the rubber shoes. They were given white T- Aquino and wife Carolina finally real- ental, Laguna Lake and Manila Bay in shirts emblazoned with “Marcos pa rin” ized that Marcos was indeed losing in eastern part of Boracay beach is . and small flags and banners with the the power play. They too received the alarming, mak- same message. warning of an impending rebel attack, ing it unsafe for swimming and oth- CECAM is part of the “Science and prompting them to leave immediately They kept on shouting "Marcos pa rin" er human activities. Technology Research Partnership for after the oathtaking. Sustainable Development,” estab- and "martial law," as if they were the Fortes said the direct discharge of lished jointly by Jica and the Japan mantras of the falling Marcos govern- Some witnesses said they saw them untreated waste water near the shore Science and Technology Agency. ment. walking up to the Singian Clinic area ib caused the poor water-quality level J.P. Laurel Street., Other witnesses said At the intersection of Nagtahan Bridge that consequently results in frequent It aims to address global issues they detoured to Arlegui and reached and J.P. Laurel Street, hundreds of left algal blooms and coral reef deteriora- through international research by Legarda, where they took a cab to go wing activists appeared to have woken tion. Japanese researchers collaborating home. They did not take their lunch in up from their slumber. They had real- with their counterparts in developing Malacan an. “Jica [Japan International Cooperation ized that they could not just boycott the countries. ⦿ Agency] shares the collective vision of Filipinos’ appointment with destiny. Information Minister Gregorio Cendan a likewise left in a huff after the inaugu- stakeholders in Boracay to promote a They had felt they could not be a bunch ration. He did not take his lunch too. of annoying fencesitters. They gathered there to push their own way to kick Neither were the Malacan an press Read WAVES News at Marcos out of Malacan an. They nearly corps, who covered the oath-taking, clashed with the Marcos loyalists. given their usual lunch packs (Cendana's disappearing act became a www.filipinosmakingwaves.com Shortly before 11:00 a.m., in Club Filipi- butt of jokes among journalists who no Annapolis Street in Greenhills, San covered Malacan an). EMAIL US at [email protected] Juan, about two kilometers from Camp Crame, Cory Aquino took her oath of (Continued on page 24)

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Floyd Mayweather Jr (L) and Manny Pacquiao (R) had very good years financially. Photo by Frederic J. Brown/AFP MANILA, Philippines - Show Mayweather, who defeated Golfer Tiger Woods made me the Manny. Pacquiao by unanimous de- just $600,000 on the course, Philippines’ Eumir Felix Marcial knockout punch on Jia Wei Tay cision in the highly- but still earned a spot at Eight-division boxing cham- anticipated, but anticlimac- number 9 thanks to $50 mil- For every star that wanes, a as he stormed to gold, pion Manny Pacquiao tic fight, also topped him at lion in endorsements deals. new one is born and 19- knocking out local hope Jia cashed in big over the past the bank, pulling in a stag- year-old welterweight Wei Tay with a stunning left 12 months, placing second The rest of the top ten in- gering $300 million - $285 Eumir Felix Marcial could hook in their final bout. behind Floyd Mayweather Jr cludes tennis player #5 be the man Filipino boxing of which came from fight The southpaw oozed class on the Forbes list of highest Roger Federer ($67 mil- fans hope can fill the void purses. as he set Tay up for the paid athletes. Pacquiao (57- lion), 4-time NBA MVP LeB- likely to be left by eight- knockout, stalking him 6-2, 38 knockouts) raked in Football stars Cristiano ron James at no. 6 ($64.8 weight world champion around the ring with a dis- a total of $160 million - Ronaldo and Lionel Messi million), last year’s NBA Manny Pacquiao when he play of controlled boxing $148 million in purses and placed well behind the box- MVP Kevin Durant ($54.1 retires. that showed off a full array $12 million in endorse- ing pair at third and fourth million) at no. 7, golfer Phil Marcial was the first boxer of devastating combinations ments, due in large part to place with $79.6 million and Mickelson ($50.8 million) at from his nation to win a jun- and a ringcraft that belied his earnings from the May- $73.8 million respectively, no. 8 and oft-injured 5-time ior world title in 2011 and his years. John O'Brien, Reu- weather mega-fight last but made a significant NBA MVP Kobe Bryant at he looked every inch a fu- ters month in Las Vegas. amount more in endorse- no. 10 ($49.5 million). - ture professional champion ments than the fighters. Rappler.com

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And the healthiest cities CONSUMERLINE in the world are ... Ching M. Alano (Reprinted from Philstar) Picture this: You wake up ple’s Democratic Republic, are rampant.” disasters in the Western Pa- Regional Office for the West- one morning, look out your Mongolia, Philippines, and cific Region affected some ern Pacific, to protect and Last April, WHO hosted the window and see a heavy veil Vietnam — show that more 3.35 billion people between enhance the health of city Technical Consultation on of haze shrouding the city than 212.5 million people 1970 and 2014. dwellers. Urban Health in the Western where you live. You know live in slums as of 2009. Pacific Region to discuss the The Western Pacific Region “The vision of healthy and it’s not fog — after all, People living in slums are challenges and opportuni- carries the brunt of pollu- resilient cities is achievable you’re in the middle of a exposed to a wide range of ties to urban health in the tion: some 2.88 million (41 because mayors and city sweltering summer in the risk factors, such as: 1) lack Western Pacific Region and percent) die globally due to officials are committed to middle of a congested neigh- of safe drinking water; 2) outline the strategic focus indoor and outdoor air pol- the health of their constitu- borhood. It can only be improper sanitation; 3) un- areas that would contribute lution. According to a data- ents. Good health is good smog, what with the air pol- safe food; 4) limited access to updating the framework base of 1,600 cities in 91 politics,” Dr Shin stressed. lutants from engines, facto- to health services; 5) in- for healthy urbanization for countries, only 12 percent of “The world is changing and ries, etc., that can literally creased exposure to vio- the Western Pacific Region people living in these cities cities can be engines for take your breath away. lence and exploitation; and for 2016– 2020. breathe air that complies growth, health, and resili- Those who live in cramped 6) social isolation, among with WHO guidelines. ence.” areas probably take turns others. According to Dr Susan Mer- breathing. This brings us to cado, director for Noncom- The solution: To make cities So, which are the healthiest Dr. Shin Young-soo, WHO a recent conference held in municable Diseases and healthy and resilient, nation- cities in the world (that if regional director for the Manila by the World Health Health through the Life- al and local governments you could, you may want to Western Pacific notes, Organization (WHO) advo- Course, “the updated frame- must work closely with oth- consider relocating to)? Ac- “Throughout the world, we cating for healthy and resili- work calls on cities to antici- er sectors such as housing, cording to CNN, the top five are witnessing a period of ent cities in the Western Pa- pate, mitigate and adapt to transportation, energy, and healthiest cities are: rapid growth and unprece- cific Region. current and emerging education to integrate dented urbanization. Cities 1. Copenhagen. It’s a fairy threats to urban health. health in the design of urban Survey says that “half the are now faced with increas- tale city that’s home to the These include threats from environments. people in the Western Pacif- ingly complex challenges Little Mermaid, Copenha- climate change as evidenced ic Region already live in cit- from climate change, global- WHO has been working with gen’s most photographed by cyclones and typhoons of ies,” a trend that is expected ization of trade, changing cities across the region to (and most vandalized) icon unprecedented speed and to further increase in the lifestyles, and overpopula- promote best practices, fa- which marked its 100th force causing widespread future. This rapid and un- tion. Without effective gov- cilitate city-to-city learning birthday in 2013. Like The destruction.” planned urbanization has ernance, cities will struggle and advocate for health at Little Mermaid in the fairy given rise to slums and in- to provide even the most Over the past years, the Phil- the center of urban planning tale by Danish author Hans formal settlements. A survey basic services. They will be- ippines has been visited by and development. There’s Christian Andersen, this lit- of six member states — come places where inequali- killer typhoons and floods. the Alliance for Healthy Cit- (Continued on page 28) Cambodia, China, Lao Peo- ty, poverty, and poor health These most common natural ies, established by the WHO

(Continued from page 7) 40,000 in Scarborough alone.

TCBN Construction Trades Information... The information session opened the eyes of many that construction trades provide good wages. Like any other job, of Ontario is planning and building a the work is hard and requires working transportation system that allows resi- outdoors and in all weather. Apprentice dents to travel across the region more starting wages are $15-$17 plus a full quickly and efficiently. The Eglinton benefits package. After about 4 years of Crosstown is part of this system, with on-the-job training, and some class- 19km of track running from Weston room time, you can become a Journey- Road to Kennedy Station. At over $4 person with wages about $35-$40/hr billion it is the largest construction con- plus benefits. Training will take place at tract in the history of the City. a Ministry of Training, Colleges and Uni- The half-day seminar brought to the versities approved building trades fore long term job security for Filipino training centres. Construction will migrants in Canada which number begin in early 2016.

(Continued from page 22) Plans were not firmed up until the early evening of February 25. FERDINAND MARCOS: His Last Day Marcos wanted to go to his home base in Paoay, Ilocos Norte. But Cory Aquino Immediately after the oathtaking, the was adamant in her decision that he first family retreated to resume the should go on exile in the United States. packing of their personal effects for a journey they could only feel at that mo- It has become a standard joke among ment. Filipinos that the American pilot, who manned the U.S. plane that took the The anticipated rebel attack did not Marcoses to the U.S., misjudged Mar- materialize. Instead, Marcos kept him- cos’s request to take them to Paoay and self busy for the preparations for their instead, flew them to Hawaii. evacuation. He got in touch with Bos- worth and requested him for a helicop- By 10:00 p.m., a helicopter picked up ter that would take them elsewhere the Marcos and Ver families in Malaca- without necessarily mentioning a desti- n an and took them to Clark Air Base in nation. Pampanga. From there, a U.S. plane took them to Hawaii for the awaited At that moment, the presidential pilots exile. had deserted the Palace. Marcos spent his last days there as a A number of the Presidential Security sick man and political has-been. Command personnel had changed into civilian clothes and disappeared with- He died there in 1989. out a word. Meanwhile, a new government took Even Ver started to go around his offic- over to start the arduous and tortuous ers to bid them goodbye, although it journey to restore democracy in the Tel: 416.890.4951 was not exactly clear why he was bid- country.⦿ 1181 Victoria Park Ave., Toronto ding them goodbye.

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Proud parents Mon and Teresa Torralba with daughter Cassandra at The groom’s family were all smiles at the reception. (seated) Uncle Vit & Aunt Marlene with Dr. Jane the grand destination wedding in Cancun, Mexico on May 3, 2015. Castro from Texas and (standing) cousins Eva Marie and Mylene from NYC and Maricar from Van Nuys.

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(Continued from page 20) Christ the King Church – Green Meadows, Manda- Top 10 Wedding Churches ... luyong Not all churches look the glowing reviews from several same and one that distinctly couples due to the great staff breaks away from the mold is at the church. Expert cooper- the Christ the King church in ation from church personnel Mandaluyong. It’s famous for is one underrated factor that its pyramid-like shape and most couples forget to con- large clear glass walls that sider. It will also definitely be allow for great natural light. a quiet venue as it’s far from It’s also a great choice for big a public street. weddings!

Santuario de San Antonio – San Beda Chapel – San Mi- Forbes Park, Makati guel, Manila If a church could exude quiet There’s something about nos- elegance, it would be the San- talgia and sentiment that tuario de San Antonio. Locat- makes a wedding extra spe- ed along McKinley Road in cial. If you’re a Bedan, imag- Sebang Group Glo, Fely, Lucy, Lyn & Rodel, Levie & Cille the exclusive subdivision of ine how wonderful it would Forbes Park, this is an ideal be to wed your college sweet- venue for a simple wedding heart in the chapel where the that has plenty of charm to both of you shared so many spare. If you’re not a parish- memories? Even if you’re not ioner, you should take note an alumni, you’re sure to ap- that there are different preciate the gorgeous painted schedules available. It’s ceiling as you walk the aisle. slightly less expensive for the outoftownblog.com latter as well.

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JUNE 2015 27 Waves Filipinos Making News ENTERTAINMENT TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Eula Valdez on Gawad Urian award: , Angel Locsin Kumpleto na po ako! among Twitter’s most powerful By Joyce Jimenez (philstar.com) women by Mikee Delizo tapos Young Critics, pero wala pa akong Urian.” The nominees and winners for the said award-giving body were screened and decided by the member of Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pili- pino. Even though she has al- ready bagged a number of acting awards, Eula said she doesn't want to be too confi- dent with her acting skills. Anne Curtis and Angel Loc- act upon their posts). We sin joined the likes of pop then filtered based on their “Kasi ang na-observe ko sa superstars Lady Gaga, Katy ‘outreach’ (how active they Eula Valdez was emotional when she received her first Gawad Urian iba, hindi ko nilalahat at Perry, Jessie J, and Beyonce are on Twitter, hence Be- award, which she won for the film “Dagitab.” Philstar.com/ Joyce hindi lang dito pati sa Jimenez in Huffington Post UK’s list yonce ’s ‘outreach’ score is a abroad, kapag sobrang biha- of 100 Most Powerful Wom- pitiful zero) and finally sort- sa na, beterano na sila pag- MANILA, Philippines – Eula para magpa-selfie sa lahat en on Twitter. ed each segment by the receive ng award, e, nagi- number of followers. Only Valdez was surprised and ng mga nominado dahil In an article posted on ging kampante na silang verified accounts were con- emotional when her name magagaling lahat ng nomi- Wednesday, the news and magaling sila,” she ex- sidered.” was called for the best ac- nado,” she said. “Maraming- plained. commentary website said tress award winner. maraming salamat the ranking was not just Curtis, the most-followed sa manunuri, sa Gawad Uri- “Ako palaging nakaguwar- The “Dagitab” star said in based on the number of Filipina celebrity on Twitter an. Kumpleto na po ako! dya sa pag-arte ko, hindi her acceptance speech at Twitter followers but ra- with 8.3 million followers, Hindi ko po talaga ito ine- ako nagre-rely sa sarili kong the 38th Gawad Urian ther “how much (they) en- ranks 37th on the list. Loc- expect.” judgement na nanalo na awards night on Tuesday gaged with other people to sin, with 6.16 million follow- ako, may award na ako. Mas make an impact. ers, is 87th. that after presenting an In an interview after the nakakatakot siya kasi mas award that night, her plan awarding program, the ac- kailangan mo timplahin, and Part of the article read: “… “Way too cool not to share. I was to just take selfies with tress said that the Gawad mas maraming mata ang we ranked the top women am part of all the best actress nomi- Urian acting award was spe- titignan ang gawa mo.”⦿ based on their ‘influence’ (a @huffingtonpost’s Twitter’s nees. cial since “wala pa akog Uri- score out of 1,000 ranking 100 Most Powerful women. an [award]. May Asian TV “Ang balak ko lang talaga the likelihood that someone I’m at #37 right after Be- na ako, sa abroad pa, sa Sin- ngayon gabi, e, rumampa at will trust a Twitter user and (Continued on page 28) gapore. Then Star Awards, Catch the WAVES every Sunday at www.pinoyradio.com

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(Continued from page 24) 15 minutes of walking. WHO credits this to the and well-being lists air without fear; the per cap- city’s highly advanced (www.theguardian.com). ita carbon emissions from 2. Okinawa. Yes, residents And the healthiest cities... health technology and the Here goes his list: transport have declined by of Okinawa in Japan live, on big ratio of medical staff per nine percent between 1991 the average, 10 years longer 1. Hong Kong. It tops virtu- tle bronze statue (who’s had resident. and 2011. than most people in the rest ally any healthy cities index several face lifts after being of the world. Some live to a 4. Vancouver. Vancouver, (surprise! sur- 4. Stockholm. An increas- vandalized a number of ripe old age of 100 plus. And Canada is one of the world’s prise!). According to LSE ingly wealthy city, it is also times) sits languidly on a you won’t find them vegetat- top cities that boast clean Cities, nearly 45 percent of one of the greenest. The first rock by the pristine blue ing or immobilized by ill- air, what with the numerous all trips in Hong Kong are national urban park, Stock- waters, staring longingly ness. You’ll see them on the forests and mountains made on foot, which lends holm’s Royal National City towards the sea to catch a farm, working the fields un- around it. In 2011, it adopt- itself to a very healthy life- Park stretches six miles glimpse of her beloved der the scorching sun. The ed The Greenest City 2020 style. Its life expectancy, at within the city. It also scores prince. But enough of sad secret to their longevity? Action Plan designed to 82.5, is one of the world’s high on the mental index, fairy tales because when Diet! Okinawans eat a lot of make it the most environ- highest while its infant mor- with one of the highest con- you’re in Copenhagen, capi- fish and barely touch red ment-friendly city in the tality rate, one of the lowest. centrations of museums in tal city of Denmark, you’re meat. They also have closer world. the world (more than 100). in the happiest place in the 2. Tokyo. With arguably the family ties than most fami- world (you probably 5. Melbourne. The second world’s best public 5. Sydney. It tops the LSE’s lies around the world, with thought it was Disneyland, most populous city in Aus- transport systems, you can Metropolitan Wellbeing in- generations often living to- didn’t you?). Yes, in a recent tralia and a leading financial expect to live a healthier dex for its quality of educa- gether, which doctors say World Happiness Report, center, Melbourne happily lifestyle and be exposed to tion, a major well-being fac- reduces stress (but you may the UN listed Denmark as combines roaring beaches relatively lower greenhouse tor. It is also in the top 10 need a second opinion on the happiest country on the with a bustling cultural sce- gas emissions in this pulsat- list for health and the top 20 this). planet. ne and temperate climate. ing mega city. Fact is, for wealth. With its parks 3. Monte Carlo, Mona- It’s a hotspot for those seek- Japan’s life expectan- and beaches, good weather, In Copenhagen, working co. This tourist destination, ing an outdoorsy lifestyle. cy remains the highest in the high level of sports clubs hours are shorter than in gambling haven, and recrea- For five years in a row, it’s world — 85.9 years for and facilities, it boasts a most European countries tion center for the rich and occupied the No. 1 spot in women and 79.4 years for healthy outdoor culture that (now, wouldn’t you like to famous is also a hub of ex- the Economist Intelligence men. many cities can only dream work here?). Sports activi- cellent health. In this tiny Unit’s Most Liveable City of. Sydney continues to ties are paid for by the gov- 3. Copenhagen. It has re- city along the French Riviera index. plant new street trees to ernment, which encourages placed its driving culture that’s home to the mega- increase its urban canopy by its citizens to adopt an ac- Tim Smedley, who writes with a cycling and walking rich, child mortality is lower 50% by 2030, making biking tive lifestyle. A new law was about social issues, shares culture; commuting by bicy- than anywhere else in the and hiking around the city a recently introduced, requir- his list of the top five health- cle accounts for 36% of all world, with an estimated breeze. ing all residents to be able to iest cities, backed up by re- work trips. You can walk in 1.81 deaths per 1,000 births. reach a park or beach within search, indices, and health the city and take a lungful of

(Continued from page 27) on Instagram along with an Nicki Minaj. is at 36th spot despite hav- ADVERTISE WITH WAVES image of the list and a link to ing only eight tweets since Interestingly, Perry, who has ANNE CURTIS, ANGEL LOCSIN…. the article. she joined the micro- filipinonewswaves the most followers world- blogging site in April 2009. @gmail.com The Top 100 is dominated wide with 71.2 million, is yonce . Kilig!!! Thank you to Her last tweet was on Aug. by music artists Britney only at 17th place. my lovely followers on Twit- 20, 2013. The pop superstar Spears, Ariana Grande, and 647 718 1360 ter. Love this,” Anne posted Beyonce , on the other hand, has 14.1 million followers.⦿

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MUSIC STAND Thank you to the followers of this page. For requests to publish the chords of your favourite OPM songs, please continue to email us at [email protected]. Mon Torralba Magkaisa SONGS DRUNKARDS SING Virna Lisa By Philip Lustre Jr.

Intro: Bb9 – Gm - G# - C#m Since the day I've learned to go The drunkards' typically morose F#7sus – (D#m7) Em7 - A7sus temperament and appreciation to those nightspots, karaoke Verse1 bars, and beerhouses in my for anything melodramatic is adult life, I've heard many reinforced by the song Sinner or D A/C# Bm7 /A G D/F# songs, which habitues relish Saint, which is popular among Ngayon ganap ang hirap sa mundo the older alcoholics. It is the Em A A/G F#m7 with gusto and mirth. They Unawa ang kailangan ng tao range from the old standards "kanta ng mga dakila" (song of B9 B7b9 Em A11 A C11 A7sus that evoke pleasant, sad, or nos- the martyr), as it reflects the Ang pagmamahal sa kapwa'y ilaan talgic memories to bouncy pop willingness of a lover to accept his partner despite her shady D A/C# Bm /A G D/F# songs that tempt one to dance Isa lang ang ugat na ating pinagmulan and release all pent-up emo- past. Em A A/G F#m7 leave his partner. While the rela- tions and excess energy. Pinoy drunkards do local songs. Tayong lahat ay magkakalahi tionship is over, the catch is that B9 B7b9 Em A7sus Frank Sinatra's My Way tops communications between them Dahil sa Iyo, Kapantay ay Langit, Sa unos at agos ay huwag padadala Saan Ka Man Naroroon, at the list of all time-favorites of is still open, so the song sug- Sapagkat Kami'y Tao Lamang Chorus those bar denizens. Although gests. Filipino men seem to ap- top their list. But these are not they regard My Way as sort of a preciate this ambivalence all. Even non-Visayans have A7sus-A7-D (A/C#) Bm national anthem for them, it is though. Panahon na (may pag-asa kang matatanaw) learned to sing Visayan songs (Bm/A) G (D/F#) Em A also associated with so many Somewhere Down the Road is a like Matud Nila and Usahay, or Ng pagkakaisa (bagong umaga, bagong araw) bar room brawls that one could (A/G) F#m7 Bm7 imagine. All those bullet- relatively modern song that has even Lawiswis Kawayan. They Kahit ito (sa atin Siya'y nagmamahal) riddled bodies, broken noses, attained a status of respectabil- sing them with warmth, feeling, Em A7sus ity among drunkards at those and deep emotions probably Ay hirap at dusa lost teeth, and a never-ending bars. Sang by openly gay Barry unparalleled in this world. A7sus-A7-D (A/C#) Bm enmity among warring bar Magkaisa (may pag-asa kang matatanaw) Manilow, but written by a heter- groups have been triggered by Lately, drunkards have included (Bm/A) G (D/F#) Em A this song, which is aptly called osexual (or straight) composer, At magsama (bagong umaga, bagong araw) this song offers hope for a rela- some OPMs in their repertoire (A/G) F#m Bm "awit ng kamatayan" (song of of songs: Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang tionship that has gone astray. Kapit-kamay (sa atin Siya'y nagmamahal) death). Dumating (or Dinatnan), Buhat, Em A7sus Sa bagong pag-asa My Way is definitely the drunk- The Pinoys' penchant for some- Kahit Na, and others, which are ards' way of paying tribute to thing that is melodramatic is just too numerous to mention. Verse 2 somehow tempered by the song themselves, as an assortment of Filipinos, particularly drunk- I've Got You Under My Skin. D A/C#-Bm /A G D/F# misfits - forlorn lovers, cuckold- ards, are basically a romantic Drunkards like it for its bouncy Ngayon may pag-asang natatanaw ed husbands, loafers, alcoholics, bunch. They know how to live Em A A/G F#m-F#m7 bums, the jobless and the lone- and easy to reach notes. One May bagong araw, bagong umaga does not have to be a good sing- even if they quaff bottles after ly, and other losers in life - bottles, or barrels after barrels B9 B7b9 Em A7sus er to sing it with justice. By the Pagmamahal ng Diyos, isipin mo tuwina takes solace in singing a song of their favorite spirits. that somehow defines their life way, the title of this song is es- (Repeat Chorus) as meaningful, although not sentially a French idiom bor- Can anybody beat that?

necessarily successful. rowed by the Americans. Bb7sus-Bb7-Eb (Bb/D) Cm Magkaisa (may pag-asa kang matatanaw) (Cm/Bb) G# (Eb/G) Fm Bb Other people who simply get At magsama (bagong umaga, bagong araw) tired from the drudgery of daily (Bb/G#) Gm7 Cm living could find refuge in this Kapit-kamay (sa atin Siya'y nagmamahal) song, as they quaff bottles and Fm Bb7sus Sa bagong pag-asa barrels of their favorite spirits. My Way has come a long way to (Repeat Chorus moving chords emerge as the signature song 1/2 step higher) for these habitues.

Bb7sus-Bb7-(Coda) My Way has its flipside, which Magkaisa is the immortal Let Me Try Coda: Eb-(Bb/D)-Cm-(Cm/Bb)- Again, also a Sinatra classic G#-(Eb/G)-Fm-Bb-(Bb/G#)- composed by Paul Anka, anoth- Gm-Cm-Fm-Bb7sus er great singer. If My May is

here, will Let Me Try Again be (Repeat Coda to fade ) far behind, the poet Shelley would probably muse if he The Filipino has two treasures and two were alive today. But this song is wealths – music and faith. less controversial unlike My Way. Still, drunkards love it for Our melodies make our spirits soar above it gives them a sense of a second the tragedies of life, our faith makes us lease on life. stand up again and again after earth- For the Good Times is equally popular among bar room deni- quakes, typhoons, and wars. zens. It heralds the ambivalent feeling of a man, who is about to Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle tells Pope Francis "Music is what feelings sound like"

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PH ranks 2nd on CNN’s food destination survey, beats Italy and Japan

The Philippines placed second, The lechon or roasted pig, mean- ahead of Italy and Japan, in a survey while, was recognized by the poll as conducted by CNN on top food desti- the most popular “party guest”. nations all over the world. Taiwan topped the list after getting The country was able to get 1,528 8,242 votes. votes overall, on top of Mediterrane- an food powerhouse Italy that Other countries included in the top ranked third and garnered only 810 ten food destination list are Thai- votes in the polls. Japan placed fifth land, Malaysia, Hong Kong, India, with 443 votes. Greece, and Vietnam.

CNN noted the abundance of sea- food, tropical fruits and having crea- tive cooks as major factors for the country’s rich culinary culture.

Adobo dish was also mentioned as a proof of the Filipinos’ culinary inge- nuity. The method and the ingredi- ents not only made the recipe flavor- ful but is also a practical way of pre- serving meat without refrigeration, CNN said Adobo Lechon (Roast pig) . Photo from wikipedia.com

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