OCTOBER 2016 CONFIDENTIAL Obama warns China Obama and Duterte meet VIENTIANE—US President Barack that threatens regional security. strategically vital waters despite a July Obama warned Beijing Thursday it could The dispute has raised fears of not ignore a tribunal’s ruling rejecting its military confrontation between the OBAMA sweeping claims to the South China Sea, world’s superpowers, with China driving tensions higher in a territorial row determined to cement control of the continued on page 7 Dr. Solon Guzman pose with the winner of Miss FBANA 2016 Miss Winnipeg, “Princess Wy”. Dolorosa President Philip Beloso cooks his famous chicharon at the picnic. UMAC and Forex staff pose with Bamboo and Abra. ANGELINE The singing group Charms perfrom at the PIDC Mabuhay festival. QUINTO Family Come First Miss Philippines 2015 Conida Marie Halley emcees the Mabuhay Festival. 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Confidential OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 Assassination attempt on Duterte thwarted; smuggled gun parts seized by police • An alleged assassination attempt on President Duterte was thwarted by police • Two men were arrested early last month for smuggling gun parts from the US • The smuggled firearms were reportedly ordered by someone who wants Duterte assassinated Ogie Diaz twits MANILA, Philippines – Authorities and is currently under Shippers International ‘networking have reportedly thwarted an alleged as- police custody. Incorporated in several sassination attempt on President Rodrigo “Ang sabi sa akin ng shipments. people’ who Duterte following the arrest of two men boss ko, ‘yung number one Palma said their cus- involved in the smuggling of gun parts customer namin may bal- tomer ordered 100 upper supposedly to be used in the hit job. ak umorder ng lower end receiving parts, 40 barrel, brag on social The suspects were nabbed early last gun parts at gagamitin sa and 30 bolt assembly; month at the Atlas, Villa Cristina Subdivi- assassination ni President enough to make 100 M16 media to lure sion in Brgy. Tangub in Bacolod City from Duterte,” said Palma. rifles. a tip-off by an intelligence report from the [My boss told me that our number one Dela Rosa declined to give the name of United States where the gun parts were customer is planning to order lower end the customer who ordered the shipment prospects purchased and sent in balikbayan boxes. gun parts which will be used in the assas- while investigation is still going on. MANILA, Philippines – Comedian- Philippine National Police (PNP) chief sination of President Duterte.] Meanwhile, Ta-ala, Palma and his other host Ogie Diaz has called on ‘net- Director General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa The smuggled goods allegedly arrived cohort had been charged for violation of working people’ that has now become presented one of the suspects, Wilford before Duterte was elected president. The RA 10591 or the Comprehensive Firearms ubiquitous on social media follow- Palma, on Thursday at Camp Crame. suspects were nabbed on August 6 by op- and Ammunition Regulation Act. ing the proliferation of the so-called Dela Rosa said Palma admitted that the eratives of the Criminal Investigation and More than 20 other individuals who ‘multi-level marketing’ or MLM. smuggled firearms amounting to P4.5-M Detection Group (CIDG), the police said. reportedly transacted with Palma volun- In his viral post, Diaz scored some are to be used “to assassinate President The PNP chief believes the two men are tarily surrendered to authorities and are of these ‘networking people’ for posting Duterte”. The suspect also identified his not personally involved in the said assassi- now facing inquest. pictures of their luxurious cars which boss as a certain Bryan Ta-ala who is cur- nation attempt, but only in the smuggling they supposedly claimed are the fruits rently confined at a hospital in Bacolod of gun parts delivered from US via Atlas of their hard work. The comedian said they need to think of more authentic and creative ways to lure prospective clients into FilCan Educa- Growing crystal meth use by Filipino their business, rather than simply post- ing ‘selfies’ of their Porches or Ferrraris tors Group Sets community in Banff sparks concern or Maseratis. Annual Confer- “Yung rehistro niyan na nakapanga- Eneas said. “We — the lan mismo sa inyo ang ipakita nyo, wag ence for Interna- police — haven’t had a lot yung sume-selfie lang kayo katabi ng of information come to sasakyan para mas maniwala yung mga tionally Trained light about it, but other prospect downlines nyo na kayo ang service groups are hear- rightful owner,” Diaz wrote. Teachers ing discussions about it … [You should show the registration By: Tony A. San Juan, OCT. talking about specific shabu of these cars under your name, not just abuses.” ‘selfies’ with you standing beside them The Philippine Teachers Association Shabu use isn’t common for your prospect downlines to believe of Canada ( PTAC) slates its 10th An- but it’s important to get that you are the rightful owner.] nual Conference of Filipino Canadian ahead of the issue before Diaz said he finds it very unpracti- teachers and education professionals on cal, if not unbelievable, that most of October 15, 2016, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. it grows, said Heather the networking people would prioritize to 5:00 p.m. at the Finch - BathurstHub Bates with Community , # 549 Finch Avenue West, North York, Connections, a group that buying expensive cars over – say, house Toronto, Ontario. BANFF, Alberta - There are concerns in welcomes newcomers to the and lots or condo units – unless they PTAC, organized in May 2006, is Alberta’s Bow Valley that members of the Bow Valley. are indeed earning millions. composed of certified -and- practicing Filipino community are using shabu — a Bates attended both meetings about “Unahin nyo ang bahay dahil mas Filipino Canadian teachers in public, slang name for crystal meth — to help shabu. nag-a-appreciate ang value nyan yan Catholic and private educational institu- them work longer hours. “Our conversation has essentially been kesa sa sasakyan. Nang sa ganon, ma- tions in Ontario. The only samahan ng “A few clients had reported knowledge about what we as a collective community inspire nyong mag-join ang mga tao mga guro is holding the yearly gathering dahil magkakabahay sila, hindi mag- in joint sponsorship with Kababayan of this being used, that it went by a differ- can do to support all community mem- kakaroon agad ng magarang tsikot,” he Multicultural Centre ( KMC), a 35-year ent word than what we’ve heard before, bers,” she said. old community service provider in im- and that they’re facing different kinds of “How can we improve barriers that said. migrants settlement and adjustment . barriers in seeking help and support,” said might exist for individuals accessing [You should prioritize buying a This year’s theme is : “Commitment Meagan Stewart, coordinator of the Bow services? What do we as service providers house as its value appreciates compared to Teaching and Learning Beyond Valley Immigration Partnership. and employees need to know to best sup- to cars. In that case, you can inspire the Classroom”. The conference top- The organization has taken part in two port those in the community.” other people to join because they can ics include , among others, are Filipino community meetings with local employ- finally buy their own houses, not cars, Families Alongside Migration Issues & ers, Alberta Health Services and the Use not widespread from their earnings.] Educational Challenges; New Policies He also urged those trying to and Procedures in Ontario Teacher Cer- RCMP this year to discuss the use of convince prospects to invite the latter tification; Alternative Career Building shabu. Banff Filipino community member Er- for Teachers. Noted Canadian academic “It seems to be … people in the com- icson Dizon, who moved to Canada three at fine dining restaurants, and not at leaders and exemplary Filipino education munity are trying to work multiple jobs and a half years ago, said he’s surprised to a coffee shop (where only coffee is professionals are invited to participate and then trying to maintain the level of hear that shabu is in the Bow Valley. served) or at fastfood outlets, since it is and make presentations. stamina in that work,” RCMP Staff Sgt. “As of now, I’m still clueless,” he said. them who are announcing to everyone The Conference is free and compli- Eneas said. “I haven’t been exposed to it and I haven’t that they have become rich, in the first mentary meals & snacks will be served. “Often times, from the discussions, heard about anyone using it.” place. “Certificates of Participation” will be they were working anywhere from 14-, 16 Dizon, who works as a housekeeper Finally, Diaz said he hopes that ‘net- issued to full-day Attendees. Interested working people’ won’t get him wrong teachers , PTAC members and com- and 18-hour days in two or three jobs.” at a hotel, added that drugs are not the over his suggestions and ended his post munity members are encouraged to answer.