Tobias Enverga Jr. Was An Active Community Leader Like many others in our The confirmation finally where he succumbed, and mestic level, he was the Filipino community, we came early afternoon, most- according to news reports, founder of the “Philippine were shocked to hear of ly from social media and to a heart attack. At age 61, Canadian Charitable the passing of Senator news flashes on TV, by he was at the peak of his Foundation (PCCF)” in Tobias Enverga Jr. We which time we ourselves job as one of the members 2010, helping and donat- received the initial news were being inundated with of the Senate representing ing monies for charity in mid-morning on Thurs- calls asking if Mr. Enverga's Ontario province. both in Canada and the day, Nov. 16. It was unbe- reported demise wasn't Philippines. lievable so we called fake news. His Senate biography has He received his Bachelors friends and associates this account: of Arts in Economics at who might be in a posi- Indeed the story was true. one of the leading univer- tion to know. Mr. Enverga was on a par- Active in advocacies both at liamentary trip to Colombia the international and do- (Continued on page4 ) WAV ES November 2017 VOL. 6, NO. 11 www.filipinosmakingwaves.com TORONTO, CANADA Digong and Honeylet's Debut on World Stage By Riley Mendoza of how the Philippines shone and invaders, from the Span- its brightest and earned the iards to the Americans to the Proud of my Filipino roots as world's respect! Japanese and to modern-day I always am, but the devel- conquerors and preachers of opments in Manila make me The liberation of Marawi extremism and intolerance. even prouder, euphoric as a from terrorists is one exam- matter of fact, as we have ple. There, heroes were in- I take my hat off to the gal- again demonstrated our stantly made as they come lant Filipino police and sol- worth as a people and our out of battle scathed but un- diers who engaged terrorists ability to cope as a nation. yielding. Their bravery is in savage combat to keep the beyond question. Philippines intact, and res- These trying times have pro- cue residents from their duced the best of us. In war It's reminiscent of what his- fearsome grip. Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President and in peace, the Filipino tory books say of our fore- Duterte and First Lady, Honeylet Avancena, during the would shine. And take note bears who fought colonizers (Continued on page3 ) ASEAN Summit in Manila. Photo by King Rodrigues. Filipino WWII Vets get US Congressional Gold Medal WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Medal is the highest ex- follow. Let this ceremony Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI-2), United States Congress fi- pression of national appre- serve to ensure that those principal sponsors of the nally bestowed the Con- ciation for distinguished who fought for freedom are “Filipino Veterans of World gressional Gold Medal to achievements and contri- never forgotten and are War II Congressional Gold Filipino Veterans of World butions in the United always remembered,” Medal Act of 2015”, both War II in a ceremony at the States. House Speaker Paul Ryan recognized the sacrifice US Capitol on Oct. 25, a full said in his opening re- and valor of the Filipino 75 years after the fall of “We are here to immortal- marks. veterans in their respective Bataan and Corregidor. ize the legacy of these great remarks. liberators, who have paved Senator Mazie Hirono (D- The Congressional Gold the way for generations to HI) and Representative (Continued on page6 ) Grammy Award winner Canada Mayor John Tory favors PATTI AUSTIN LIVE IN TORONTO to admit Filipino Heritage Month Nov. 24, 2017 • 7:30 pm nearly Toronto Mayor Tory issued the following Global Kingdom Ministries 1 million statement following Toronto City Council 1250 Markham Road voting unanimously to support the decla- Watch an icon, legend and immigrants ration of Filipino Heritage Month starting Grammy Award winner over next next June: PATTI AUSTIN perform live "I am happy to report that City Council, with her 10-member band myself included, unanimously voted in led by Lorrie Ilustre. 3 years favour of this worthy cause spearheaded GET YOUR TICKETS NOW STORY ON PAGE 14 (Continued on page7 ) pattiaustinlive.eventbrite.ca Mayor Tory at the Taste of Manila festival Page 2 Filipinos Making WA V ES NOVEMBER 2017 NOVEMBER 24: PATTI AUSTIN WILL MAKE WAVES! DON’T MISS THIS GREAT TORONTO SHOW NOVEMBER 2017 Filipinos Making WA V ES Page 3 PHILIPPINE NEWS WAVES Digong and Honeylet’s debut (Continued from page1 ) The eyes of the world were on him, especially when he The strong leadership of declared he could easily ter- President Rodrigo Duterte minate the Marawi siege evidently trickled down to were it not for the hostages the generals and to the low- and the thousands of Filipi- est-ranked police and sol- nos working in Muslim coun- diers and made a big differ- tries who could be vulnera- ence in winning that war. ble to reprisals. He preaches and practices That is very endearing. It leadership by example. For shows strength of character. instance, the fight to stamp out corruption in the bureau- "All the world's a stage," says cracy. Then there's the con- Shakespeare, and what a troversial anti-drug cam- stage it was for President paign. Rodrigo Duterte and to the unofficial First Lady of the I don't know of any president Philippines, 47-year-old Cie- who leaves his fate to Provi- lito "Honeylet" Salvador dence as much as Duterte Avancen a. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte proposes a toast during the gala dinner hosted by the Philip- does. In the southern Philip- pines for the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states pines, he seemed to be court- Call her domestic partner, and dialogue partners at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on November 12, 2017. ing the unknown during his mistress, lover, the other KARL NORMAN ALONZO/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO frequent visits to the battle woman, girlfriend, concu- ner, mother of their teenage hosts of the international Their debut is something zone at the height of the bine, whatever. The practical daughter, and now instantly meeting. that I am proud to publicize siege of Marawi. reality is she's Mr. Duterte's spouse . minus the formal known the world over. as a Filipino. I see them as Interacting with world lead- The Marawi experience has recognition accorded by law they are - unpretentious, gra- The couple debuted on the ers was a delicate act to per- established Duterte as a deci- and the church. cious, folksy, honest, with no world stage, thanks to the form. In the political sphere, sive leader capable of com- hint of artificiality. These are just-concluded ASEAN Sum- it was Mr. Duterte; in the passion and indifference. He Who cares if she's his com- qualities many Filipinos mit in Manila. Her subtle ele- social milieu, it was Honey- could be cold and detached. mon-law wife? Canada rec- share; they well speak of you gance complimented his let, the First Lady. And both His heart melts in many ognizes common-law rela- and I, all of us! ■ open humility with such came out fine. ways too. tionships. She is his life part- grace that they stood out as Trump, Duterte at the ASEAN They could be the best of “Honeylet” Avancen a. Last night, during the Asean friends. Even before their gala dinner at the SMX Con- bilaterial meeting late Mon- Although audio was unavail- vention Center in Pasay City, day morning, US President able to hear what the two Duterte was even egged on Donald Trump and Philip- leaders exactly discussed by Trump to sing, to which pine President Rodrigo about, it was apparent that the Philippine leader gladly Duterte seemed to have al- they had a pleasant commu- obliged by performing the ready started the ball rolling. nication as both were seen Tagalog song “Ikaw” with always smiling while they OPM legend Pilita Corrales. At the start of the 31st Asean were talking. Summit Monday morning, “Ladies and gentlemen, I Trump and Duterte were From the gala dinner on sang uninvited, a duet with seen engaging in a long talk Sunday to the Asean opening Miss Pilita Corrales upon the President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and his partner Honeylet wel- before they posed together ceremony Monday morning, orders of the commander in come US President Donald Trump at the gala dinner hosted for a picture. Also, Trump Duterte and Trump were chief of the United States,” by the Philippines for the leaders of the ASEAN member conversed with Duterte’s always seating beside each Duterte said after his perfor- states and dialogue partners on Nov12 ACE MORANDANTE common-law wife Cielito other. mance.—united news■ 11 Things Tourists Should Never Do in the Philippines, Ever Katrina Escalona Philippines is a bit of a spe- Don’t disrespect your monly done to grandpar- blood relation, and simply cial case. Filipinos are ents, and they’ll likely be based on how much older Traveling, more than just an elders proud of anything and eve- pleasantly surprised should the person is than you. The exciting, Instagram-worthy rything Filipino (this is why Filipinos highly revere their it be done to them by a for- default titles for a complete experience, is one you will “Filipino Pride” is a thing), elders, and this is obvious eigner. stranger, say, driving your always learn from.