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happened earlier in our we treat you as our own and that the Philippines is Reigno Jose Dilao
country. as well. the worst place to go. Catbalogan City,
Tourists were hostages With all due respect, I can’t blame you for Samar
of a policeman in Manila, I thank you all for giv- what you have decided, The Philippines
Rolando Mendoza. After ing us the trust through but I hope that you could August 23, 2010
a few hours of the hor- the years; for helping us understand. (Shared by Chuchi
rible crime, some of the to become what we are Our country is now in Punsalan for Manila Me- Anger makes you smaller,
victims were dead includ- now. a sea of problems. And dia Monitor readers) while forgiveness forces you to
ing the hostage-taker. The Philippines is I know for sure that we-
I wrote this letter not more than just a group of helped you in a way, or Manila Media grow beyond what you were.
just to apologize, but also islands. We are a nation another. Monitor
Tel. (416) 285-8583 - Cherie Carter-Scott
to let everyone know that of strong and remark- Let peace and under-
we Filipinos are not all able people; a country of standing reign this time.
like Mendoza. beauty and love known to I know that this letter
We are loving and be hospitable and well- will just be trash , but I
good-hearted people. For valued. wish that you would un-
so many years, our coun- I humbly apologize for derstand.
try has been standing what happened tonight. On behalf of the Phil-
tall and surpassing every No one in this world ippine population, WE
dilemma; be it small or would want something ARE SORRY.
big. like that to happen, for As a song puts it…
Years ago (back when life should be valued. “… And I believe that
I wasn’t born yet), you I politely ask the atten- in my life I will see an
have watched us fight for tion of the world: please end to hopelessness, giv-
what we think is right. do not judge and mistreat ing-up and suffering.”
We fought for the de- us just because of what And if we all stand to-
mocracy of our nation.. happened tonight. gether this one time then
The EDSA revolution. I have been searching no one will get left
But that’s just one out of the net and found terrible behind.
many. things. Stand up for life.
RP from p. 1 duct a full investigation ALBERTA from p. 1 awarded $8,000 worth “We’re giving $41,000 But the premier’s of-
of the incident. of scholarships to high to the Edmonton Com- fice said only 22 calls
ly from Hong Kong. The Canadian Foreign body told anybody that school students going on munity Foundation and came in and not all were
The gunman, who was Affairs Ministry said it’s the entire thing.” to post secondary educa- then we are managing against Benito.
apparently trying to de- that friends and relatives Graham Thomson of tion in 2009. To make the the $24,000 so the to- Cam Hantiuk, the pre-
mand that he be rehired, seeking information on the Edmonton Journal issue even more confus- tal commitment will be mier’s communications
initially released nine of Canadian citizens they said in his article, “Ar- ing -- and Benito is very $75,000,” said Benito. director, said Stelmach
his hostages, but kept an- believe may have been guably, Benito told ev- good at confusing this is- But the Journal article has no plans to ask Beni-
other 15 on the bus. affected may call Foreign erybody it was the entire sue -- he told The Journal by Thomson pointed out, to to step aside.
The 12-hour standoff Affairs and International thing when he offered up … he had awarded only “Except that $41,000 plus “Mr. Benito’s com-
ended in a spray of bul- Trade Canada’s Emer- a promise as stark as, ‘I $6,000 in scholarships in $24,000 equals $65,000, mitment had nothing
lets. Eight passengers gency Operations Centre will donate my MLA sal- 2009. not $75,000. When asked to do with government
were killed, as well as at (613) 943-1055, or ary’. The wording does “Anyway, in his four- if he had made a simple policy,” Hantiuk said.
the gunman, 55-year-old toll-free within Canada at not leave much room to year term he hopes to math error, Benito re- “Ultimately it’s a matter
Rolando Mendoza. 1-800-387-3124. manoeuvre but it hasn’t award a total of $24,000 alized he is actually between the MLA and his
Tour organizers said Meanwhile, in an in- stopped Benito from try- in scholarships. That $10,000 short and said constituents.”
earlier that five of the peo- terview with Hongkong ing to wiggle his way means he still needs to he’d make up the differ- The Liberals plan to
ple in the hostage-taking television, a woman out.” add $51,000 to reach his ence by giving $34,000 pick a candidate October
were carrying Canadian whose family members Thomson further self-imposed, self-regu- in scholarships over four 2 to face Benito. Mather
passports. The two who were killed in the inci- wrote, “Not only does he lated $75,000 goal. years. Benito may have has already declared her
died in gunfire were sis- dent accused Philippine now say he didn’t mean Thomson said that been a whiz as a real es- intention to run again and
ters and identified as Jes- authorities of having he’d donate the salary Benito is scrambling to tate agent; his math skills Hogan said at least one
sica Leung, 14, and Do- botched negotiations every year for four years, make up the shortfall, could use some work. other person is consid-
ris Leung, 21, who, their with Mendoza. She and he says he didn’t even not just to save his own “It all sounds a little ering it. (Manila Media
mother told Hongkong others feel the Filipino mean the whole salary. reputation but to placate makeshift and a lot con- Monitor with files from
Cable Television, were tactical police unit acted A government MLA’s a very irritated premier. fusing. Benito said he Graham Thomson, Ar-
students in Canada. The recklessly when it shot at total salary with commit- Officials at Ed Stel- never meant to deceive chie McLean of The Ed-
Canadian mission in Ma- the bus repeatedly to end tee work runs well over mach’s office said the anyone and blames the monton Journal)
nila was working closely the hostage-taking. $100,000. Benito says he premier is concerned that mixup on his inexperi-
with local authorities on Officials in Hong was only referring to the Benito’s bent, arguably ence as a rookie politi-
the matter. Kong and Beijing issued MLAs’ basic indemnity broken, election promise cian.” Asking a work-
Here at home, Law- warnings against travel of $52,000 but for the threatens to sully all poli- “I’m sorry if there’s ing writer what he
rence Cannon, Minister to the Philippines and sake of public relations, ticians, not just Tories any confusion,” said thinks about crit-
of Foreign Affairs, of- angrily demanded a full he has decided to bump and not just Benito. Benito. “My apologies.” ics is like asking
fered Canada’s condo- investigation into the in- the scholarship fund up They suggested Ben- By late afternoon of a lamppost how it
lences to those affected cident. to $75,000. ito hand over the money Friday, August 20, the feels about dogs.
by the incident, saying Chinese Foreign Min- “However, even by to the Edmonton Com- Liberals said roughly 94
that Canada welcomes ister Yang Jiechi said his that measurement, Beni- munity Foundation to people had been con-
- Christopher Hampton
the commitment of Phil- to has fallen short. In an run the scholarships after nected to the premier’s
ippine authorities to con- RP cont’d on p.17 interview, Benito said he 2012. office.
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the body. at the rights commission policemen elsewhere in
“This is very disturb- said she could hear the the country. (With reports
ing. They treated him torturer berating the vic- from AFP) MANILA - The Ga- remedy in addition to the House Bill 1799 or “An
worse than an animal,” tim as a criminal. briela women’s party-list country’s existing laws Act Introducing Divorce
said Coco Quisumbing, The Manila police Short is the joy group has revived a mea- on legal separation and in the Philippines” that
the CHR chairman, who commander, Chief Supt. that guilty sure legalizing divorce annulment. drew strong opposition
had reviewed the clip. Rodolfo Magtibay, said pleasure brings. in the country to give Representatives Luz- and little support from
“This is the very first that the incident appeared couples in “irreparable viminda Ilagan and Eme-
- Euripides
time that this happened to have taken place in a marriages” another legal renciana de Jesus filed DIVORCE cont’d on p.11
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she is on the microphone, she reputation for handling those
announces all the events – the sold-out events we saw around
fundraising efforts that she during the recent years.
volunteers to work on in the ***
community. IT IS NOT TRUE that when
A C E A LVA R E Z
Even at the debut of her the Philippine Independence
daughter, Reeza, last July 2, Day Council (PIDC) directors,
My good friend, Lino Rosemer announced forthcom-
ing events that she was raising
officers committee chairs and
members met for the first time
Montillano, was so excited funds for. She says, “Ayoko after the Mabuhay Festival last
From the
I had not been to Earl Bales kicks in; and so Noli did, leav-
Park for a couple of years until ing the credit line available
recently when my wife and I
were at the Tanza, Cavite As- Monitor’s Desk when need arises.
Danny proceeded by saying
sociation of Canada for the A C E A LVA R E Z that later in Noli’s retirement,
annual picnic and Caracol Fes- a relative in the Philippines in
tival of the organization upon need of urgent financial help
the invitation of fellow jour- Remembering those who started it for a hospital emergency ap-
nalist Tenny Soriano and his proached the latter for such.
wife, Myrna. all at Earl Bales Park Regardless that Noli has
I was so surprised how Earl retired – and aware even that 14 years of dedicated
Bales Park really became the for the event he organized and ty collected by the Knights of payment to such loan sought community service
hub of Filipinos for its sum- led, and which he dubbed as Rizal (KoR). The donors opted could not be repaid by his poor
mer picnics and gatherings that “The Philippine Fiesta Picnic to waive inscription of their relative in the Philippines, Noli Managing Editor
when we arrived at about 1:30 and Musical Show – 100” in names in lieu of the Filipino wholeheartedly run to the res- ACE ALVAREZ
PM on a Saturday, parking celebration of the 100 years community in Toronto. cue.
Associate Editor
space was so scarce. anniversary of the declaration Annually since then, the Noli concluded his story, GIE ALVAREZ
Before Earl Bales Park en- of Philippine Independence. KoR holds simple but appro- “Alam mo, Danny, today, I
joy its closeness to the Filipino Together with then Toron- priate ceremonies by laying don’t even know where money Contributing Editors
community by late 90s as the to Consul General Francisco wreath at the foot of the Rizal is coming from. The money I RICKY CALUEN
site of many organizations’ Santos, Mann spearheaded to monument at Earl Bales during lent and was never settled af- MARIO DIMAIN
MAG CRUZ HATOL
summer gatherings, most orga- make representation with the events of special significance terwards came hundred fold GRACE P. FREIRES
nizations did hold their gather- City of Toronto leading to the to the independence of the back to me; I don’t even know MANNY FREIRES
ings at Seton Park on Thornc- installation of the bust of Dr. Philippines and its people. where they are coming from.” BEN VICCARI
liffe Park Drive in the former Jose Rizal in the grounds. The *** ***
Borough of East York. installation of the monument Having late dinner one eve- We, who practice commu- Editorial Assistant
of the Philippine national hero ning with my wife, Gie, and LEN ALVAREZ-MAHONEY
While Filipinos enjoy to the nity newspapering, oftenly get
max the use of Earl Bales Park was the last one allowed by Danny Samson and his wife, confused in what we are doing, Contributors
for numerous weekend activi- the City of Toronto. I gathered Wilma, at a Scarborough res- or supposed to be doing. EVA AGPAOA
ties – not to mention afternoon that after such, the city did not taurant, Danny commented on Those of us who pride our- NOEL PERADA
summer leisurely walk, most, allow further construction of my column in July, “Manifes- selves with, first and foremost, LARRY TORRES
probably, did not know how it monuments in the grounds. tations of ‘His righteousness’,” journalists for many years, are
Account Executives
all started. During those times, the by affirming the same is true. not excluded from this confu- MYRNA SORIANO
It was in the late 90s toward monument costs $5,000 to He narrated about what his sion. JOHN TAN
the celebration of Philippine build. Mann donated the first brother, Noli, who lives in Al- One item at issue is our ob-
Centennial that Earl Bales Park thousand. The following also berta with his family told him. jectivity. Graphics
“took over” Seton Park as the contributed a thousand each Danny said that before Noli For example, in writing a COBIE CRUZ
site for most of the activities on the fund: Roland Chan of took his retirement from his news story, we are supposed to Published by
described above. Liland Insurance, Dr. Guiller- long-time employment, he was deliver a balance report, out- Manila MEDIA MONITOR, INC.
It started when businessman mo de Villa, Dr. Victoria San- advised to apply for credit lines 10 - 300 Invergordon Ave.
Emanuel ‘Mann’ Nacario chose tiago and the balance from as he would have difficulty REMEMBERING Scarborough, ON M1S 4K7
Earl Bales Park as the venue contributions of the communi- getting such when retirement cont’d on p.18 Tel. 416.285.8583
You’re Entitled
I have attended dozens of stroll along the had this feel- Filipino, Filipino ano ang
events in my lifetime in Canada shores of the ing to give ating gagawin,
and in most of those, they sing
the Philippine national anthem,
blue sea. We
could feel the to My Opinion back more
… what can
Kung ang pagbabalik ang
tanging Layunin,
“Bayang Magiliw”. warm touch of I offer our Ang ating natutunan sa ating
For us living outside the the Philippine JUN ENVERGA OFWs; our hiram na lupain
Philippines, singing the anthem sun; we could new heroes? Ay ating itaguyod at e remit
in another country evokes vari- hear the laugh- Here is the din natin.
ous feelings. ter of our chil- Bayang Magiliw, Perlas nang best I can of-
Especially for those who dren playing fer, the song Tayo ay magsamasama at
were born and raised in the in the streets Silanganan … We miss you! for OFW’s: ipunin ang ating puwersa
Philippines, we proudly and of our barrio Ang bayan nating mahal
passionately sing “Bayang ….What a feeling! poverty, the abuse of power Bayan Ko, nasa Ibang Ban- kailangan nang dangal.
Magiliw”. For most people, The anthem ends with and the threat of harm. These sa Ako Dangal nating natutunan ay
singing the anthem during In- verses … “Lupa ng araw, ng last verses could also mean our Ako ay isang dayuhan ating ipadala
dependence Day celebration, lualhati’t pagsinta, buhay ay desire to go back to our native Malayo sa bayan kung si- Para sa pag-unlad nang
goose bumps and tears were langit sa piling mo”. For us land, retire, rest and be with the napupunan ating sambayanan.
just, but normal. outside the Philippines, we land we forever call home. Ako ay masipag, matiyaga
When we hear our National clamor so much to be with our If you have not tried it yet, at matatag Filipino, Filipino nasa mun-
Anthem, we could not help, loved ones -- people we left be- close your eyes next time when Sa trabaho, ang amo ay pa- dong ibayo
but sing with fervor “Bayang hind; people we want to give a you sing “Bayang Magiliw”. natag Filipino tayo !
Magiliw … Perlas nang Silan- better life to. These are the rea- With your eyes closed, listen, Ipagmalaki ! Ipagdiwang !
ganan … Alab ng puso … sa sons why Filipinos work hard enjoy, be proud and feel the Sa pabrika , ospital at opi- Mabuhay Tayo !
dibdib mo’y buhay…! Some of and endure sacrifices for years, beauty and grandeur of the sina
us even scream in unison to the just to have the opportunity to Philippines and of being a Fili- Wala tayong katulad, sulit If you do not know the tune
lyrics, as if by screaming, we bring their kids with them to a pino. ang ating bayad. to the foregoing lyrics, do not
say, “We want to go home! We better life. On another note, when fam- Filipino, Filipino sa iba’t worry; I don’t either! :) Please
are missing our beloved Coun- “Aming ligaya na ‘pag ilies from the Philippines send ibang lupain email me the tune that will
try! Some of us even sing with may mang-aapi, ang mamatay you a text or email you about tu- Malayo sa bayan, tayo ay be best for the lyrics. Let us
a question, “What are we doing ng dahil sa iyo.” From here, ition for your favorite niece, or, pagpalain, create this music that will be
here? Take me home! I feel that each of us sing the “kailangan ng gamot ni inang” sang by all OFWs all over the
Then the song continues … same tune, but with a different … “our house needs repair” … Kailangan tayo ay Magsu- world. Let us put all our musi-
“Sa dagat at bundok sa simoy meaning. For many Filipinos, “tinangay ang kalabaw nang mikap cal talents together and build
at sa langit mong bughaw”. On the verse “ang mamatay ng da- baha!” … the next anthem we Ang ekonomiya nang ating the OFW anthem! These are
this note, a good number of us, hil sa iyo” meant to strengthen sing sometimes is quite appro- bayan ay mahirap, just my opinions … Please be
close our eyes and try to pic- the promise to the families that priate, “Oh Canada!! I need the Walang hinaharap na sagana entitled to them. (junenverga@
ture our beloved country: the was left behind. For some, a re- money… I will follow thy boss para sa lahat, gmail.com)
green mountains and the gentle minder of the reasons why they command …”. Nag-aantay lamang nang
breeze that cool us up, as we left the Philippines: to escape While writing this column, I ating mga remittance.
I was reminiscing this week always be stand on that when something goes wrong.
about my personal journey and
this column. I wanted to tell
grateful for
their courage. Our Journey foundation
tall and proud
But we took whatever was
available, because we had a
you that it has been a joy writ- I started E VA A G PA O A and continue vision of a community in the
ing this column and talking out writ- to strengthen not to distant future of law-
with each and everyone of you ing about it so that our yers, doctors, politicians and
over the past three years. Your
feedback and encouragement
the journey
many of us
An Inspiration for community
may have
business leaders. We put our
knowledge, our education,
(and yes sometimes criticism)
has been a constant source of
have taken in
this country.
Everyone a powerful
voice in this
our experiences and wisdom
aside to clean the floor, wash
inspiration. I have learned so Though each country. the dishes, change diapers. We
much from you and I want to of us has a different story to of the things our community We are the first wave. The did this for our children, our
thank you from the bottom of tell, there are many common has achieved. laborers, the maids, the nan- parents and all the family back
my heart. threads which tie us together We come to this country nies, the PSWs. Many with home depending on us to pave
I also owe Ace and Ge Al- as a community. with virtually nothing -- and education well beyond the the way for their future.
varez a debt of gratitude. Their Time and time again, I many of us from poverty and in need of these tasks. We are the I applaud your courage and
generous support has been am awed by the sheer cour- desperate need. We came here invisible people who clean up heart. It has been a humbling
unwavering. They offered me age many of you have shown and started to build. With only at hospitals, take the dishes experience to learn from you
space to write this column at throughout your journey. To our determination, we build up away in restaurants. We are the the true meaning of sacrifice.
a time when I was unproven say this has been an inspiration our lives brick by brick. And anonymous faces of large cor- We are a community built on
and without credentials. They would be a gross understate- the foundation we built was a porations and chain stores who INSPIRATION
took a chance on me and I will ment. I have witnessed many strong one. Our children will get screamed at and abused continued on p.15
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honors awardees
honored for his efforts to raise ment, but rather the attitudinal
awareness about the effects of and environmental barriers that
pollution on China’s third-larg- impede their full and effective
MANILA -- Two Fili- that year. Since then, 267 indi- Huo said he has no hesita- est river, the Huai. He vowed participation in society on an
pino science educators, three viduals and 17 organizations tions about visiting the Philip- to use his prize money “for equal basis as others,” he said.
Chinese environmentalists, a have received the prestigious pines even after the hostage in- building more water purifying The final award was shared
Japanese advocate for nuclear award. cident. “[Filipinos] are really systems in the villages along by Chinese government offi-
disarmament, and a Bangla- Aquino in his speech hospitable, very friendly, and the Huai River,” saying this cials Pan Yue and Fu Qiping,
deshi advocate for the rights of thanked the awardees “for be- very hardworking, he added. would ensure that the Magsay- who were not present at the
disabled persons were honored ing symbols of the highest say Award would directly im- awards ceremonies.
recently by the Ramon Mag- ideals of human kind, and for ‘Dynamic learning’ pact the lives of poor farmers Pan Yue is currently the
saysay Foundation for excel- shining your light in a world The Bernidos are physicists in the area. vice-minister of the Ministry
lence in their respective fields that is in constant need of good who run a progressive high Khan created in 1996 the of Environmental Protection,
of endeavor. examples.” school for underprivileged stu- Center for Disability in Devel- while Fu Qiping is the leader
The 2010 Ramon Magsay- He personified Magsaysay dents in Jagna, Bohol. Through opment, an organization that of Tengtou Village in Zhejiang
say Awards ceremonies were as “perhaps the most beloved a system they call “dynam- has since provided services province, one of the small-
held at the Cultural Center of president in the history of our ic learning,” students at the and inclusion opportunities for est yet most environmentally
the Philippines. nation.” school spend most of their time people with disabilities in Ban- progressive communities in
The seven awardees were Aquino’s mother, the late doing independent study rather gladesh. “I salute... the persons China.
Christopher Bernido and Ma. President Corazon C. Aquino, than listening to lectures.
Victoria Carpio-Bernido of the also received the Ramon Mag- Upon receiving the award,
DIVORCE from p.4 caused the irreparable break-
Philippines; Huo Daishan, Pan saysay Award in 1998. Carpio-Bernido said, “Far
Yue, and Fu Qiping of China; Two of the three Chinese from being barriers to educa- their colleagues in the House down of the marriage. In addi-
A.H.M. Noman Khan of Ban- awardees, Pan Yue and Fu Qip- tion of the highest standards, of Representatives. tion, psychological incapacity,
gladesh; and Tadatoshi Akiba ing were not present to receive poverty and scarcity allow us The bill states five grounds causing one’s failure to comply
of Japan. their awards. to systematically zero in on the for the filing of a petition for with essential marital obliga-
President Benigno Aquino One of the Chinese recipi- core of the learning process.” divorce. According to the mea- tions, and irreconcilable differ-
III presented the awards to ents, Huo Daishan, arrived in Akiba is the three-term may- sure, couples who may apply ences causing the irreparable
each laureate at the CCP main the Philippines on Aug. 25, or of Hiroshima, Japan. He has for divorce include those who breakdown of the marriage are
theater. two days after the hostage in- led a worldwide campaign for have been separated in fact for also recognized as grounds for
The Ramon Magsaysay cident. Huo, a photojournalist, a nuclear weapons-free world. five years and those already le- divorce, the bill said.
Awards was founded in 1957 was honored for his work that In 1999, he formed a coali- gally separated for two years. “We cannot ignore the fact
in honor of the late President raised awareness on the effects tion of city mayors from 144 Grounds for legal separa- that existing laws just do not
Ramon Magsaysay Jr., who of pollution in China’s river countries to pressure national tion may also apply when these
died in a plane crash in March Huai. governments into nuclear dis- same grounds have already DIVORCE cont’d on p.14
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Canadian Law and Order: The Courts elected, can now over-
rule the will of the popu-
on the legal implications
of any effort by the prov-
larly elected members of ince of Quebec to unilat-
By Adam Chapnick themselves. tions based on the advice tion, the elected politi- the House of Commons. erally leave Canada.
The final court of ap- of legal experts, and this cians transferred signifi- But it is worth recalling The court concluded
To an outsider, the peal in Canada is the Su- ensures that Canadians cant responsibilities for that the judiciary never that Quebec did not have
structure of the Canadian preme Court. It replaced receive the best possi- interpreting the law into asked for the Charter. the right to declare inde-
judiciary is just as com- Britain’s Judicial Com- ble treatment before the the hands of the judges. In Members of parliament pendence on its own. But,
plicated as the legal chal- mittee of the Privy Coun- law. Second, they note other words, Parliament made a conscious deci- it said, the government of
lenges that it faces every cil in 1949. that the permanent ap- still makes law in Cana- sion to include the Char- Canada had an obliga-
day. The British North Canada’s policy of ap- pointments give judges da, but governments and ter when they changed tion to negotiate if a clear
America Act of 1867 pointing judges differen- the freedom to interpret members of parliament the Constitution in 1982 majority of Quebeckers
granted the federal gov- tiates us from the United the law without fear of a need to keep the Charter and brought it home from supported independence.
ernment jurisdiction over States where most judges popular backlash ending in mind at all times, and Britain. As a result, the federal
criminal law but left the are elected. Critics of the their employment after it’s up to the courts to de- The role of the courts government began work
provinces with the pri- Canadian process call the next election. cide if they have. in Canadian society be- to clarify matters.
mary responsibility for it undemocratic. In the Canadian law also Admittedly, the Char- came particularly impor- Passed in 2000, the
the administration of jus- U.S., they like to argue, says that judges be well- ter includes a “notwith- tant shortly after the Que- Clarity Act established
tice. So the provinces run judges are accountable paid and, thus, not open standing” clause, allow- bec referendum of 1995. the conditions under
the federal courts, but the to the people. In Canada, to bribery or other efforts ing federal or provincial Voters there had in effect which Quebec could ne-
judges in those courts are they owe their allegiance to sway their thinking. parliaments to override been asked to decide if gotiate separation from
appointed by the federal to the political elite. The power and promi- the courts temporarily, they wanted to remain Canada. This was an ex-
government. Supporters of the Ca- nence of the courts in but it is rarely invoked. in Canada, and by a very ample of the new level
To confuse matters nadian approach argue Canada increased dra- Critics complain that narrow majority decided of dialogue between the
further, the provinces that the appointment pro- matically in 1982. By the Charter has contrib- they did. The following democratically elected
also have their own cess is better. First, the creating the Charter of uted to the decline of year, Canada’s attorney
courts, and in this case political elite typically Rights and Freedoms and democracy in Canada general asked the Su- CANADIAN LAW
they appoint the judges make their recommenda- putting it in the constitu- as judges, who are not preme Court to comment continued on p. 18
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BYLAW from p. 12 category and it also includes tablished grade,” which will servation Overlay Map. DIVORCE from p.11
new standards related to built- help to ensure regulations are • A transition protocol has
this important subject. Feed- form, including minimum interpreted the same way in all been developed that aims to suffice. Getting an annulment
back from public consulta- heights in commercial/residen- parts of the city. protect existing development can be very expensive while
tion was consolidated and re- tial (CR) zones. • The bylaw has been made permissions and prevent delay legal separation will not give
viewed by the project team and • The bylaw aims to protect user-friendly for residents and of active development applica- estranged couples the right to
changes were made to the draft existing regulatory standards businesses, with the follow- tions. remarry,” Ilagan said.
bylaw where appropriate and with respect to setbacks, height ing new features: The bylaw • As the former 43 zoning The measure’s explanatory
necessary. and similar building require- is cleanly organized and uses bylaws will not be repealed, note further elaborates on the
Some key parts of the by- ments. plain language and coloured if a property is shown as “Not need for a measure to address
law: • Site-specific zoning by- maps to increase user accessi- Part of this Bylaw” on the new the commission of violence in
• The entire bylaw will be laws and minor variance per- bility. zoning bylaw maps, the former marital relations.
available online through inter- missions will continue to be • Rules applying to rooming zoning regime and regulations Official figures from the
active maps which allow the recognized. houses are replicated from ex- that existed prior to the enact- Philippine National Police in
user to search by address and • The bylaw introduces new isting provisions. ment of the new zoning bylaw 2009 showed that 19 women
see the specific zoning details regulations related to vehicular • The new bylaw strives to will continue to apply. The fall victim to marital violence
that apply to that property. and bicycle parking and load- protect ravines by applying intent is for these properties to every day. Among the forms
• The new zoning bylaw ing requirements, as well as regulations to lands, buildings eventually be incorporated into of violence and abuse against
sets out comprehensive perfor- new definitions for terms such and structures in or partly in the new zoning bylaw.
mance standards for each zone as “gross floor area” and “es- the areas identified on the Con- DIVORCE continued on p. 17
INVITATION
Newly elected president Eva Agpaoa of the Isabela Cultural Organization of Ontario
is calling all the Isabelans to participate in the organization.
The date, venue and other information on the induction of the the new officers and
directors will soon be announced. The inducting officer will be the Governor of Isabela.
Invitations have likewise been sent to the mayors of the various towns comprising the
province.
The newly elected president said that the Isabela organization website will be run-
ning up soon. A Facebook account was likewise opened. For additional information,
please e-mail evaagpaoa.isabelaorg_toronto.ca.
INSPIRATION from p. 10
the shoulders of heroes and giants.
And it can be frustrating and demor-
alizing. And we begin to doubt our-
selves. Over the years, I have talked
about many of the things which affect
our daily lives. But throughout, I have
tried to be honest and consistent in my
message to you. One of the things I have
talked about often is this: First and fore-
most, believe in yourself. Don’t ever let
anyone tell you that you are not capable
of something greater. You are the only
person who is allowed to set limits on
your future.
I know there are times when things
look so dark and bleak;times when even
the smallest thing seems impossible. I
know, because I have lived those times
as well. Those were the times that made
us vulnerable. They shook our belief in
our abilities. They made us doubt. But
nothing has changed. You are still the
same strong, capable person. Only the
circumstances are different. Believe in
yourself. More than ever, in these tough
times, believe in yourself. And others
will believe in you too.
I wish for each of you peace and
‘‘
prosperity in your journey. (info@th-
enannyexpert.com)
IBC from p. 8 that in his time, he was ees because there was no
Canadian
unable to produce any continuity.
one evening newscast children’s programs We could not go back
featured the opposition simply because they did to the glory days of Iskul
about half a minute lon-
ger than it did the admin-
istration. The sentence
was swift and merciless.
not have funds or part-
ners who committed to
support such endeavor.
When one checks the ex-
Bukol, Chicks to Chicks
and our regular block-
buster films,” he added.
Whoever gets IBC
Businessman,
The poor del Rosario,
who did not seek the top
isting IBC programming,
one will see a wasteland
and the prime land where
it sits and can pump in
48 years, 5’6”,152 lbs.,
post in the first place, was
given the runaround and
was made to accept terms
peppered by inane info-
mercials, canned docu-
mentaries and a slew of
billions to improve the
station’s technical facili-
ties, will have his hands
seeks younger,
of separation not even
closely commensurate to
ho-hum programs. “What
can one do no production
full with a lot of creative
possibilities.(maghatol@
petite, slim female,
his decades in service.
What the Palace for-
funds and with equip-
ment that have seen better
yahoo.com)
5’ or shorter.
got was that he was an
organic employee, not
mere presidential stooge.
years?” asks del Rosario.
“The frequent changes
in management have de-
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DIVORCE like giving a married He said half of his married. and broken families. divorce law.
from p.17 couple a Weapon of Mass classmates at the United Aurora Rep. Juan Ed- Akbayan party-list “Let’s join the 20th
man put asunder.” Destruction that they can States Naval Academy in gardo Angara warned Rep. Walden Bello, how- century,” Bello said.
Parañaque Rep. Roilo use against each other Annapolis ended up di- that allowing divorce ever, backed the measure, (Philippine Star)
Golez also objected to even for petty, solvable vorcing their spouses just could lead to the prolif- saying the Philippines is
the bill, saying “that is marital problems.” a few years after getting eration of “gold diggers” the only country with no
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PANGASINAN
ASSOCIATION
OF CANADA
Celebrates
20th Anniversary
President Quintin Palisoc and wife, Emily, ad-
Dr. Ernesto Quinit, PACA Founder and Ad- dress body to recognize outstanding members
for the support.
with Accomplishments
viser, thanks everybody for support on the
organization’s projects
‘‘
An exhibition dance by the Bayanihan Youth Club of Simcoe County:(BCYSC)
vice president Audrey Bushell and club president Andre Campos during the-
group’s “Filipiniana Induction and Summare Party 2010” in the north of To-
ronto.(Courtesy: Remy Cabansag)
L-R: Oswald Tugadi, president of high-end, all service printing company Al-
bee Enterprises on Canadian Road in Scarborough celebrates his birth an-
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Nebres, Mrs. Sylvia Nebres, Oswald’s wife, Isa; Gie and Ace Alvarez. (Manila Parishioners of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church on Central Parkway E
Media Monitor/Front Page Philippines photo) in Mississauga host a party for Fr. Sol Paranas (3rd from right, 2nd row) to
celebrate his 30th anniversary in priesthood. Fr. Sol came to Canada from
Bohol, Philippines some 20 years ago. Among those with him in photo are
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The 4th season of “Dancing To Be A Star”will
once again buzz with excitement!
Leonie Manzanares, event chair, said the PIDC
event to be held at Studio 8 Banquet Hall in Toron-
to on October 2 will highlight Ballroom, Latin and
Standard dance competition.
Organized by the PIDC, the organizers are work-
ing to make this competition bigger and better.
Canadian top ballroom Latin and standard compet-
itors will once more show off their dancing skills.
For details on how to participate, tickets and other
matters, please contact the following: Leone Man-
zanares - 905 567-4829; Rory Elefano - 416 733-
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‘Dancing to be a Star” is the last event of the PIDC Caregivers working in Thornhill at a summer gathering, attended also by their employers, wards and
for this year. representatives from the Philippine Labor Office.in Toronto (Terry Olayta)
pageant
ing its doors in 2003.
On a national level,
there are many examples
of acceptance for gay
men despite opposition
MANILA (AFP) - Fifteen said he had never faced dis- from the Catholic church
muscular gay men strut the crimination. and a macho culture in
stage in a whirlwind of sequins, Organisers of the Mr Gay which boxing and cock-
feathers, gold and glitter while World contest said this was one fighting are two of the
a transvestite dressed as Lady of the main reasons why the male population’s favou-
Gaga performs the American Philippines was chosen to host rite pastimes.
pop-star’s latest hit. the global contest in March The Philippines made
The scantily clad men are next year, after the first two headlines when it held
vying for the crown of “Mr events were held in Canada the first gay pride march
Gay World Philippines” and and Norway. in Asia in 1994 and it re-
Filipino-Arab fashion designer The vice chairman of Mr cently became the first
Sherwin Abuel wins the title Gay World Philippines, Mac country in Southeast Asia
in a crowded suburban Manila Bordallo, pointed to conserva- to have an official gay po-
nightclub after wowing the tive Muslim religious values litical party.
judges on the catwalk. in countries such as Malaysia “Mr Gay World Philippines” and Filipino-Arab fashion de-
signer Sherwin Abuel with his court. That party -- Ang Lad-
The contestants were re- as reasons for not hosting the lad (Out of the Closet)
quired to compete in tradi- event there. -- said it attracted more
tional pageant categories such He said efforts to establish organisers were already pre- haunts have extended to mas- than 120,000 votes in the May
as “Best in swimwear”, “Best a presence in China also failed paring packages to some of sage parlors and gay bars, the national elections.
in formalwear” and “Mr Con- last year when police stopped the country’s best destinations type that feature men dancing The Philippines also allows
geniality”. them from hosting a national such as the tropical island of half-nude on the stage. gays to serve in its armed forc-
But the contest was also Mr Gay contest. Borocay. “Comedy bars where most es.
about promoting equal rights, And while Bangkok may In Manila, the gay enter- of the entertainers are gay or But gay rights advocates say
and Abuel started his reign as have a reputation for being tainment scene has exploded transgender have also become much more work lies ahead.
Mr Gay with an expression of Asia’s most gay-friendly me- over the past decade, accord- hugely in demand of late.” There are no anti-discrimi-
pride. tropolis, Bordallo said Manila ing to Glenn Maboloc, presi- Manila also boasts a range of nation laws in the Philippines
“Being gay is not my was increasingly attracting the dent of the non-government drag-shows, with the Moulin- and same-sex relationships are
choice. I was born with it and pink tourist dollar. organisation KRYSS, which Rouge-style cabaret at Club not officially recognised.
I love it,” said Abuel, 34, who “Foreigners have only promotes gender equality, hu- Mwah, which opened in 2004, An anti-discrimination bill
will represent the Philippines known Thailand as a gay man rights, and sexual health one of the top attractions. that seeks to “prohibit discrim-
when it becomes the first Asian tourist destination, but this is for the youth. At Club Mwah, transexual ination on the basis of sexual
country to host the annual Mr changing”, Bordallo said. “The gay nightlife took performers in flamboyant cos- orientation and gender iden-
Gay World contest next year. He said the Mr Gay World off in the late ‘90s,” Maboloc tumes regale a mainly local tity” was first submitted to par-
The Philippines is a devout- event was expected to bring in said. audience with song and dance liament in 1999, but has never
ly Catholic country but Abuel many more gay tourists, and “These days, the daily numbers from gay icons such been passed.
OOOPS from p.26 -------------- how important are elections? yourself now , there is little ---------------------------------
Q. What guarantees may a A. Very important. Sex can hope) --------------
and the moon. All water tends mortgage company insists on? only happen when a male gets --------------------------------- Q. What happens to a boy
to flow towards the moon, be- A. If you are buying a house an election -------------- when he reaches puberty?
cause there is no water on the they will insist that you are --------------------------------- Q. What happens to your A. He says goodbye to his
moon, and nature abhors a well endowed -------------- body as you age? boyhood and looks forward to
vacuum. I forget where the sun --------------------------------- Q. What are steroids? A. When you get old, so do his adultery (So true)
joins the fight -------------- A. Things for keeping car- your bowels and you get inter-
--------------------------------- Q. In a democratic society, pets still on the stairs (Shoot continental OOOPS cont’d on p.31
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Q
Is there any way to harness volcanic triggered by volcanic megawatts of power from
energy to meet our electricity and other
power needs? EarthTalk ® activity. Methane and
carbon dioxide from
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From the Editors of an adjacent volcano cantly reduces the risk of
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carbon dioxide into ing a measure of safety
the lake, making it a for area residents.
veritable tinder box, Humans have barely
threaten- put a dent in the amount
A
The short electric- ing the of power that can be cap-
answer is yes: ity comes lives and tured from volcanic ac-
Heat generated from un- homes of tivity, but analysts expect
by underground derground some two to see much more of this
volcanic activ- volcanic million form of power coming
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been harnessed for elec- And in New in the re- decades. The U.S. Geo-
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ties can capture the steam accounts sponse to “plus side of volcanoes.”
from underground water for about the risk— Environmentalists and
heated by magma and use 10 percent and also others are hopeful that
it to drive the turbines in of total to pro- volcanic geothermal en-
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Car Ownership
This is another very are caused by It is also internal damage leading
important, yet understat- overheating. a fact that to expensive repairs. It
ed topic. Most people are
under the presumption
Most of these
can be blamed
Made Easy brake flu-
id attracts
is strongly recommended
to replace the brake fluid
that the engine oil is the on worn out RAFAEL NEBRES moisture, at the intervals set out by
only FLUID that requires fluid that which cor- your manufacturer (usu-
replacement. There are
a number of other fluids
should have
been replaced. How Important is it to change rodes
internal
the ally every 3 years) to pro-
tect the braking system of
in your car, which are of
equal importance.
Transmission
fluid breaks
the fluids in your vehicle? components
of your
your vehicle.
Another prevention
Today I will focus down over brake sys- tip, “that can make your
on the transmission and time due to tem. With car ownership easy ” .
brake fluids in your ve- heat. This heat destroys burnout, and other costly the recommended inter- today’s anti-lock brak- (rafael168@yahoo.com)
hicle. the fluid’s lubricating damage. It is strongly vals set out by the man- ing systems, the rust and
It is a fact that 90% of qualities leading to trans- recommended to replace ufacturer to protect the other debris accumulat- Manila Media Monitor
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ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT August 2010 Manila Media Monitor 31
PAG from p. 28 president Omel Masa- cion . FRONT PAGE Q. How are the main Q. What does ‘vari-
lunga who are both heads The French-speaking from p. 28 20 parts of the body cat- cose’ mean?
necticut River Artisan of delegation, and Frank Coatic’Art association egorized (e.g. The abdo- A. Nearby
Group (artists from New Cruzet, Jun Afable, Rolly has been long graced Q. Name a major dis- men)? --------------------------
Hampshire and Vermont, Abarilla, Toots (Calixto) by the membership of ease associated with cig- A. The body is con- Q. What is the most
USA). The Americans’ Quiachon, Teody Asun- Filipino impressionist arettes. sisted into 3 parts - the common form of birth
participation is aptly so, cion and Cobie Cruz. Oth- painter Koni Pineda Mar- A. Premature death brainium, the borax and control?
as Coaticook is straddled ers in the delegation are coux, a well-respected ----------------------- the abdominal cavity. A. Most people pre-
by New Hampshire in Rose Tijam, a friend and member of the Greater Q. What is artificial The brainium contains vent contraception by
one side, and Vermont in supporter of PAG and an Toronto-based Philip- insemination? the brain, the borax con- wearing a condominium
the other. officer in the Philippine pine Artists Group. She A. When the farmer tains the heart and lungs (That would work)
The delegation of Fili- Press Club-Ontario; Ma- moved to Coaticook in does it to the bull instead and the abdominal cavity -----------------------
pino Canadians are com- rissa Corpus, president of 2003 with her husband of the cow contains the five bowels: Q. Give the meaning
posed of prominent artist the recently formed Phil- Luc Marcoux, a retired ----------------------- A, E, I, O and U (with!) of the term ‘Caesarian
Romi MananQuil, who is ippine-Canadian Art Col- Canadian military dip- Q. How can you delay ----------------------- section’
a founder of the PAG and lectors Club (PCACC), lomat formerly based milk turning sour? Q. What is the fibula? A. The caesarian sec-
its long-term president Necie MananQuil, and A. Keep it in the cow A. A small lie tion is a district in Rome
for many years; current Cecile and Trisha Asun- PAG cont’d on p.33 (Simple, but brilliant) ----------------------
32 Manila Media Monitor August 2010 ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT
GMA Pinoy TV
True to its word of provid- Male Star of Movies sorcerers. His loving sonalities, the twin sisters still
ing superior entertainment to and TV winner Aljur wife, Elsa (Ara Mina), profess similarities as they like
Pinoys around the world, GMA Abrenica as Iñigo, and will help Romano get the same things. The twins’ re-
Pinoy TV brings to light anoth- Starstruck Season 3
er ground-breaking program Ultimate Female Sur- lights up the through the situations
they find themselves
lationship starts to falter, how-
ever, when Romana discovers
screens with
– the newest drama-fantasy se- vivor Jackie Rice as in. she has telekinesis. This leaves
ries, “Ilumina.” Krisanta. Little does the cou-
the powerless Krisanta ex-
“Ilumina” premiered on Au- ple know that the sor- tremely envious, and that the
gust 5, featuring a powerhouse With seasoned fan-
cast and a captivating plot that tasy series director ‘Ilumina’ cerers’ search for the
elusive Ilumina will
only magical thing she has is
a streak of veins on her cheek
will surely keep the that becomes promi-
viewers – children and nent when she gets an-
adults alike – glued on gry or emotional.
TV. Regardless of their
Leading Ilumina’s differences, Romana
grand ensemble of still loves her twin
stars are King of Phil- sister very much. The
ippine Drama Christo- conflict arose when
pher de Leon as Fred- they meet Iñigo (Aljur
erico, multi-awarded Abrenica), a wealthy,
actress Jean Garcia in a free-spirited young
dual role as Elvira and man who has been
Melina, award-win- longing for the atten-
ning actress Ara Mina tion of his father. He
as Elsa, and featur- will be the love inter-
ing the return of 2004 est of both Romana
Brussels International and Krisanta.
Film Festival Best Ac- Unknown to the
tor Cesar Montano to twins, the mysterious
GMA Network as he Elvira (Jean Garcia)
plays Romano. Christopher de Leon as Frederico Jean Garcia as Elvira Cesar Montano as Romano has been keeping tabs
Ably complementing on them. She is the second
them are some of the hottest Ka- Mark Reyes at the helm, “Ilu- ever possesses the Ilumina will intertwine the lives and loves wife of wealthy philanthro-
puso stars today – 2007 Golden mina” unveils a legendary tale achieve enormous power. of their own children – for- pist Frederico (Christopher de
Screen Awards’ Breakthrough of the white and black sorcerers Romano (Cesar Montano) merly conjoined twins Romana Leon) who has been playing
Performance winner Rhian Ra- and their struggle to seize the is a farmer who accidentally (Rhian Ramos) and Krisanta a part in the lives of both Ro-
mos as Romana, 2009 Box Of- powerful Ilumina, the Book of finds himself amidst the power (Jackie Rice).
fice Awards’ Most Promising Magic. Legend says that who- struggle of the white and black Despite their opposite per- GMA cont’d on p.33
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT August 2010 Manila Media Monitor 33
PAG from p.31 ticipation at that momen-
tous event will be a start
in Washington, DC, and of future collaboration
now a Councilor and in- and interaction with their
charge of Arts and Cul- French-Canadian coun-
ture in Coaticook. Koni terparts
Marcoux has retained her In the other hand, Ber-
membership and contact trand Thibault, president
with the PAG, and in fact of Coatic’Art and him-
has continued to partici- self an artist of note, ex-
pate in its art exhibits in pressed his admiration of
Ontario and in Quebec. the works of the Filipino
She is concurrently with artists, and expressed his
the Coatic’Art. Coaticook Mayor Bertrand Lamoureux (2nd from left) cuts the hope that there would be At Koni Marcoux’s gallery cum studio. Standing L-R: Necie
On another ground- ribbon at the opening of the PAG art exhibition at the Francoise-
Maurice Library in Coaticook. Shown are (L-R) Vice-President future collaboration be- MananQuil, Cecile Asuncion, Frank Cruzet, Koni & Councilor
Luc Marcoux, Trisha Asuncion, Marissa Corpuz. Front L-R:
breaking feather on its Gisèle Perron (Library Board of Directors), Mayor Lamoureux, tween the Quebec and Romi MananQuil, Rose Tijam, Omel Masalunga and Teody
Library Director Patrick Falardeau (partly hidden), Coatic’Art Asuncion.
cap, the Filipino artist’s President Bertrand Thibeault, writer Rose Tijam (behind), PAG Greater Toronto artists.
works were prominently President Omel Masalunga and PAG founding President Romi
MananQuil.
Omel Masalunga and artists. Their works were in Quebec is a testament
exhibited at the Fran- Rolly Abarilla presented exhibited at the fare- to PAG’s individual and
çoise-Maurice Library. written or translated in ny, expressed his thanks Mayor Lamoureax their well cocktail party at the collective strength. She
There was also an exhibit French, at the Arts and and appreciation to the art works as gifts to the Coatic’Art Gallery. enthused that “We raised
of a collection of Phil- Culture Pavilion. Mayor Filipino delegation, and Coaticook Council and Koni Pineda Marcoux the flag of not only PAG
ippine books on its his- Bertrand Lamoureax, at expressed his desire that the people of the com- stated that the visit of but of our beloved Pilipi-
tory and culture, mostly ribbon-cutting ceremo- the Filipino artists’ par- munity. Also presented the Filipino artists is a nas.”
as gift to the Council and historical event as it was The Philippine Artists
‘‘
to Coatic’Art is a pre- the first time that Filipino Group, fresh from their
cious set of prints of se- artists won recognition in successful out-of-prov-
GMA from p.32 her to where the Book of Iñigo: will it be Krisanta lected paintings from the Quebec. She commented ince work, is currently
mana and Krisanta – as Magic is hidden. or Romana? Are the for- PAG collection. These that the well-acclaimed preparing for their year
financier of the medical In her effort to get merly conjoined twins art works will be on per- presence of the Philip- end shows and other ar-
procedure that separated the Ilumina, will Elvira, destined to be separated manent exhibit in Coati- pine Artists Group in tistic activities. (PR)
the conjoined twins, and whose dark past remains forever? And who will cook. the art and social scene
as the father of Iñigo, the a secret, be able to entice finally possess the pow- The art festival also
young man both sisters Krisanta to join her? Will erful Ilumina? covered two days of out-
love. Elvira seeks the Romano be able to save Catch the enchant-
Everything that is really great and
door painting of selected
his daughters from the ing new GMA Pinoy TV
inspiring is created by the individual
powerful Ilumina, and historical spots in Coati-
who can labor in freedom.
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cent in rural areas. of between $2 and $20) in de- help correct the global imbal-
According to the study, veloping countries increased ances that contributed to the beneficial effects of virgin co- After almost a decade, the
there were 30.7 percent of Fili- from 44 percent of the popu- financial crisis. conut oil on human health, the PCA is encouraging manufac-
pinos with a PPP of $2 to $4 lation in 1988 to 54 percent in The ADB study showed product might not “secure its
a day; 11.8 percent, $4 to $6 a 2006 (about 45 million people), that Asia’s consumers spent sustainable future,” the Phil- PCA continued on p. 35
day; 8.1 percent, $6 to $10; and a moderate and unsurprising an estimated $4.3 trillion (in
1.5 percent, $10 to $20. increase given laggard growth 2005 purchasing power par-
Filipinos with PPP of more in the economy. ity dollars), or about one-third Look to your health; and if you have it,
than $20 a day are considered The increase meant that of Organization for Economic praise God and value it next to con-
rich, while those with PPP of about 21 million people were Cooperation and Development
$1.25 a day are poor. added to the middle class dur- consumption expenditure, in
science; for health is the second bless-
In 2006, the number of poor ing the 18-year period, the vast 2008 and by 2030 will likely ing that we mortals are capable of, a
Filipinos went down to 21.8 majority of whom were added spend $32 trillion, comprising blessing money can’t buy.
percent from 28.8 percent in to the $2 to $4 and $4 to $10 about 43 percent of the world-
1988. consumption groups wide consumption. - Izaak Walton
Isabela
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What manufacturers are ers, are allowed by law to set search on the product.
highlighting are personal testi- aside a certain percentage of
monies and anecdotal stories of their income for use in their Manila Media Monitor
MANILA -- Southeast will use corncobs as biomass people from around the world, research and development,” Tel. (416) 285-8583
Asia’s biggest corn-processing fuel for the dryers, he added. about how virgin coconut oil
facility in Isabela province will changed their lives, PCA ad-
soon be functional.
President Benigno Aquino
“The immediate benefit to
our small corn farmers will be
ministrator Oscar Garin said.
Virgin coconut oil, once
Our character...is an omen of our des-
III will inaugurate the post higher income by as much as considered as a sunset industry, tiny, and the more integrity we have
harvest facility during next 15 percent as the center will has already “suffered badly,” and keep, the simpler and nobler that
month’s Philippine National buy the produce from farmers the PCA said. destiny is likely to be.
Corn Congress. directly as corn-on-cobs, by- “It is by the researches done
Philippine Maize Federa- passing trader and layers and by people around the world - George Santayana (1863 - 1952), “The Ger-
tion president Roger Navarro give them spot premium on who kept their faith on coconut man Mind: A Philosophical Diagnosis”
said the Reina Mercedes Corn cash basis,” Navarro said. that enabled the industry to rise
Processing Center has the ca- The Reina Mercedes Corn up again,” Garin said.
pacity to process as much as Processing Center is a project These researches are indica-
200,000 metric tons (MT) of of Mindanao Grains Process- tive of the beneficial effects of
yellow corn per year.
The P500-million facility
ing Co. Inc., a unit of La Fil-
ipina Uycongco Corp. Group
coconut oil — the so-called
“healthiest oil on earth” — to
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said. to December 2010 will contract stories still need a definitive
Navarro said the facility will to 3.80 million MT from 3.82 clinical study to establish that and
buy fresh corn-on-cobs and
process these into high quality
million MT in the same period
last year.
virgin coconut oil is beneficial
to body cholesterol,” Garin
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ANCOP Canada By popular request for the Cana- Crimson Rice Band Natalie Rafael, Miss Philippines
dian Idol participant -- Martha Joy PIDC 2009, with a tahitian dance
sings number
Sagot sa PUZZLE
T A P I K K A S A L
A I D I A S I I
T A L I M P A L A Y
Daughters of Isabela
A R A L L P I R A T A
Filipino handcraft
Pistahan lead organizer K A T A P A T B A G
Rosemer Enverga
N T A P A L
Pistahan organizer Jun
Enverga with newsmen
G A S G U L A M A N
Tenny Soriano and Ace A M A L I A L B A L I
Alvarez (Joe Baking Pho-
to) B O B O T S A L O K
O O R A U H A O
Not even a heavy downpour could K U G O N R A Y O N
dampen the audience’s spirits
August 2010 Manila Media Monitor 39
A concelebrated mass, prayers, entertainment and a mini trade show mark the “Pistahan sa OLA”, August 14 and 15, at the “Our Lady of Assumption”
parish on Bathurst Street, Toronto in celebration of the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The “Pistahan ...”, organized by the Temporali-
ties Committee of the Archdiocesan Filipino Catholic Mission, also served as a fundraiser for the much-needed repair of facilities at the parish. Observers
believe that the “Pistahan ...” will grow to become bigger in the next coming years and an event to reckon with in the future. “Pistahan ...” also featured a
mini trade show with booths from various Filipino-owned businesses and services, including food stalls where visitors enjoyed Filipino food delicacies.
(Manila Media Monitor Photos)
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