Manila Media Monitor

March 2010 Toronto, Canada
“to keep the patriotic fire burning among Filipinos.”
“I look for cooperation

By Ace Alvarez
Philippine Consul General
in Toronto Minerva Jean A.
with you”
Falcon looks forward for coop-
eration with the Filipino media
in Toronto to achieve her man-
date from the Philippine gov-
ernment “to keep the patriotic
- Con Gen Falcon

fire burning among Filipinos.”
The new Consul General
aired this message during the
first breakfast forum for 2010
of the Philippine Press Club-
Ontario (PPCO) held in Scar-
borough, March 6 -- barely
two weeks after she assumed
her post.
The forum touched several
issues affecting the Filipino
Canadian community in To-
ronto and its suburbs, among
others, migrant workers, espe-
cially the live-in caregivers.
Consul General Falcon as-
sured the Filipino media that
“little by little, the government
is doing something for the bet-
terment of the Filipino migrant
workers.” Consul General Minerva Falcon (center) respondng to a question during the Philippine Press Club-Ontario Breakfast
Forum in Scarborough, presided by club president Tenny Soriano (left). Accompanying the new Consul General at her
Consul General Falcon, second public function since assuming her post in Toronto is Consul Edna Mae Lazaro. (Photo: Ariel Ramos)
a career diplomat She graduated from the ippine Bar. She has an M.A. has held several positions in the Posts: Sydney, Melbourne,
A career diplomat, Mrs. Fal- University of the Philippines in International Relations from Department of Foreign Affairs Paris, Madrid, Honolulu, Ham-
con passed the Foreign Service with a Bachelor of Laws and a Boston University. (DFA) and was assigned to
Officers Examination in 1971. member of the Phil- Consul General Falcon the following Foreign Service FALCON continued on p. 12
Noynoy, Mar most elections on May 10, according clined, with Villar suffering a
trusted candidates
to a Pulse Asia survey. double-digit drop.
In contrast, voters’ trust for According to the LP, the lat-
their rivals, Na- est Pulse Asia survey conduct-
- Pulse Asia cionalista Party ed from Feb. 21 to 25 among
standard- 1,800 respondents also showed
MANILA - The Liberal bearer Sen. Aquino and Roxas topping vot-
Party (LP) said recently that Manuel ers’ preferences for president
its standard-bearer, Sen. Beni- Villar Jr. and vice president, respective-
gno “Noynoy” Aquino III and and his run- ly if elections were held during
his running mate, Sen. Manuel ning mate, the time of the survey.
Roxas II were the most trusted Sen. Loren Pulse Asia said Aquino en-
by Filipino voters among pub- Legarda’s joyed the “big trust” of 64 per-
lic figures and among all can- ratings de- cent of Filipino voters, making
didates running in the presi-
dential and vice-presidential Sen. Manuel “Mar” Roxas III, left, and partymate Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III. NOYNOY continued on p. 13
2 Manila Media Monitor March 2010
NEWS March 2010 Manila Media Monitor 3
Villar Governance Matrix Unveiled high power cost; high do-

mestic transport cost;
Mindanao peace prob-
lem; Rule of Law (incl.
Social Issues: moral a possible jury system);
MANILA -- Global riously redress corrup- stabilizing price adjust- social (8) and political degradation and values corruption; and pork bar-
Filipino Nation (GFN) tion; ments for medicines and (8) reforms. The targeted transformation; public rel.
presents the comprehen-  carry out a bi-focal basic necessities; policy initiatives cover: safety and national se- Highlights of the Vil-
sive Governance Matrix economic thrust of lift-  arrest the wide- Economic issues: curity; human rights; lar Governance Matrix,
of Senator Villar. The ing Investments and Net spread degradation of the poverty alleviation and population; youth; en- which are in the current
Matrix is drawn from the Exports as the main GDP environment and engen- employment; regulatory vironment; housing and radar screen of discus-
many speeches and inter- growth drivers -- en- der healthy ecological and bureaucratic reforms; urbanization; and migra- sion groups the world
views given by Senator compassing a deepened balance; and fiscal management; do- tion; and over, include:
Villar. GFN has invited reservoir of internation-  curb widespread mestic and foreign debt; Political Issues: Con- Economic
other “Presidentiables” ally-competitive entre- criminality and usher in oligopolies and level stitutional amendments;  restore the ratio of
to provide inputs for their preneurs, increased agri- lasting peace. playing field; capital mo- global Filipinos and Investments to GDP from
respective Governance cultural productivity and The Villar Governance bilization, esp. microfi- universal proportional the present weak circa
Matrices. GFN is an in- an enlarged domestic in- Matrix specifies the ma- nance; agrarian reform; representation; electoral
ternational organization dustrial base; jor policy elements for infrastructure program; reform; foreign affairs; VILLAR cont’d on p.5
of global Filipino leaders  broaden social pro- 6 major sectors: educa-
and organizations com- grams through revital- tion; health, nutrition
mitted to “Building the ized education, expanded and reproductive health;
Global Filipino Nation basic health services and investments; agriculture;
for Good Governance”. extensive housing pro- exports; and military.
Its Convenors reside in grams; The Matrix provides 26
30 countries, including  develop a built-in detailed policy initia-
the Philippines. safety net that avoids de- tives for economic (10),
The focus of
Senator Villar’s
governance vision is
on economic, social
and political prog-
ress. As a Change
Leader, he aims to
apply strong politi-
cal will, among oth-
ers, to:
 promote good
governance and se-
4 Manila Media Monitor March 2010 NEWS
City of Toronto’s Budget Committee

- a 2.9% Assessment Corporation average for those facing
tax levy in- (MPAC) conducts prop- phased-in CVA-related
deliberates 2010 tax rates, ratios

crease on erty reassessments on a increases is 1.8% or $71.
the residen- four-year cycle with Cur- Reassessment is rev-
tial class; rent Value Assessment enue-neutral to the City.
The City of Toronto’s additional $63.04 mil- residential tax class, the - enhanced assistance (CVA) increases being Legislation requires mu-
Budget Committee is lion ($44.22 million from policy provided a reduc- to small businesses (a phased-in between the nicipalities to reduce
considering the 2010 mu- residential, and $18.82 tion to 2.5-times the resi- 3.0% tax decrease) which four-year periods. their tax rates in propor-
nicipal tax rates and mu- million from non-residential tax rate by 2015 will further improve their Increases arising from tion to the increase in to-
nicipal tax ratios. dential). (a 10-year plan). competitiveness; the 2009 reassessment are tal assessed value arising
Overall, Toronto prop- In 2009, partly due to - lower impacts to being phased-in at incre- from reassessment.
erties will see a 1.8% tax Enhancing Toronto’s the impacts of reassess- larger businesses and in- ments of one-quarter of The 2010 phased-in
increase - an amount in Business Climate ment, Council voted to dustries by partially off- the total increase, spread CVA for the residential
line with the inflation Council adopted a tax speed up reductions in setting the CVA-related over the 2009 to 2012 property class has ap-
rate as well as being policy called ‘Enhancing non-residential and tax tax increase that would taxation years. Any CVA preciated on average by
among the lowest in the Toronto’s Business Cli- rates so they are in place otherwise occur; and, decreases are not subject 5.2% as compared to the
GTA. On average, due mate’ starting in 2006, three years sooner. City - providing tax re- to phase-in and will be 2009 phased-in CVA.
to Toronto City Council’s to reduce the municipal staff have recommended ductions for apartment applied immediately. The average assessed
progressive tax policies tax ratios for the non- this initiative be contin- buildings (a 1.8% tax de- This year, 58% of To- value for all residential
for city businesses, small residential tax classes to ued for 2010. crease). ronto’s 651,000 residen- property types for 2010
businesses will see taxes 2.5-times the residential Council’s action on tial properties will see taxation is $407,374, as
reduced by 3% and apart- tax rate by 2020 (a 15- enhancing Toronto’s Current Value As- immediate CVA-related
ment building owners year plan). For small business climate will re- sessment (CVA) tax decreases of 1.8% BUDGET
(multi-residential) will businesses in the non- sult in: Municipal Property or $51 on average. The continued on p. 5
see reductions of 1.8%.
A 2.9% single fam-
ily residential tax rate
increase means an addi- Entrepreneurs
tional $67.69 on the av- wanted
erage property assessed for Canadian
at $407,374 in 2010. At homebased
the same time, industrial business.
properties will see a 1.7%
increase and large com-
mercial properties’ taxes
will rise by 2.1%.
In total, 2010 prop-
erty taxes will raise an
BUDGET from p. 4 ation date. The next as- The City provides tion Program, eligible ho-
sessment update will take both a Tax Increase Can- meowners can have their
compared to $387,217 for place for taxation years cellation Program and tax increases - whether
2009 taxation purposes. 2013-2016, with the val- a Tax Increase Deferral CVA or budgetary-relat-
For the tax years 2009 uation basis being Janu- Program for low-income ed - cancelled. Under
through to 2012 inclu- ary 1, 2012. seniors and low-income the Tax Increase Deferral
sive, properties have persons with a disability program, eligible home-
been reassessed to reflect City of Toronto con- that meet certain eligibil-
a January 1, 2008 valu- tinues to help the city’s ity criteria. Under the BUDGET
most vulnerable Tax Increase Cancella- continued on p. 17
VILLAR from p. 3 groups; projects under the glare fuel entrepreneurial revo-
 take steps to avert of television lights and lution;
changes in “rules of the cameras;  reintroduce English
15% level to the 30% game” to suit the whims Social as the medium of instruc-
ratio or more over 2 de- of “cronies” since there  oppose the pas- tion;
cades ago; will be “no cronies”; sage of the Reproductive  protect the environ-
 promote high value  guarantee the sta- Health Bill; ment and rehabilitate de-
added exports, especially bility of policies affect-  uphold the right to stroyed forest resources;
multinational onshore ing business; life of the unborn child, Political
production for exports;  pursue agricultural without intruding into  support amendment including the proposed without the Freedom In-
 consistently main- development as a corner- the right of individuals to of Overseas Absentee adoption of the Jury Sys- formation Act), aggres-
tain policies that are do- stone in carrying out the follow their conscience; Voting Law to allow In- tem; sively simplify all govern-
mestic and foreign in- goal of poverty allevia-  encourage the role ternet Voter Registration  prohibit salvaging ment transactions, reduce
vestments friendly; tion; of parents to provide sex and Voting, and provide by the police and mili- discretionary powers of
 streamline regula-  ensure that the ben- education to their chil- for continuous, uninter- tary, while protecting, bureaucrats and improve
tory processes to drasti- efits of economic growth dren; rupted voter registration not intimidating or kill- the efficiency of govern-
cally reduce the number filter down to the poor on  affirm the central abroad; ing, journalists and me- ment services; and
of review steps and ap- a sustainable basis; importance of the family  support the applica- dia personnel;  institute a System of
proving/recommending  prohibit schemes in Philippine society; tion of Article 6, Section  place economic de- Rewards and Punishment
signatures; and methods to circum-  oppose legislation 5 of the Constitution pro- velopment priority in to promote efficient and
 transparently pur- vent the intent of the that would legalize di- viding for proportional Mindanao where con- effective public services.
sue an economic level agrarian reform law; vorce or terminate mar- legislative representation flicts and insurgency per- (GFN)
playing field, with gov-  prescribe the “BOT” riage; of global Filipinos; sist – on a parallel basis
ernment laying down model for infrastructures  introduce entrepre-  call a Summit on Ju- with peace initiatives;
rules that cannot be bent that may be privatized, neurship as a major cur- Manila Media Monitor
dicial Reform, covering a  provide easy ac-
by any vested interest with bidding for these riculum module to help Tel. (416) 285-8583
wide range of key issues, cess to information (even
6 Manila Media Monitor March 2010 VIEWS
Brazao of the Toronto Star for formation Officer, Lei Media,
his past reportages on Filipino sends us press releases, her sal-
caregivers, and not recogniz- utation is “To our friends from
ing Filipino publisher Eddie the press.”
Lee of Atin Ito for his work on Should the Philippine La-
A C E A LVA R E Z
the same has gone far. bor Representative Frank Luna
“To my enemies in the press.” Well, gentlemen, if Eddie
did not meet the criteria for
send a press release to Atin Ito
publisher Eddie Lee, I believe
(Ugh! Doesn’t sound right) news reportage, how about a
citation for best editorial, such
the same salutation is good.
Now, with the “Corrigen-
as for his “Corrigenda” in his da” and “moron” issues on-
Josephine Recto – a service going, my question now is, if
manager at Erin Mills Mitsubi- the press release is to be sent
shi in Mississauga, Ontario by the Philippine Labor Repre-
said some people were asking sentative to Philippine Couri-
her why they hardly see cars at er’s Mon Datol, Balita’s Tenny
the service area of the dealer- Soriano, and probably to me,
ship. would the salutation change to
Josephine would tell them the following: “To my enemies
na ang mga kotse namin dito in the press.”
ay hindi masisira.
Jo … one piece of advice; Ugh! Doesn’t sound right.
and I’m smiling Don’t tell peo-
ple that. Save your job, other- ***
wise, the bosses might think PHOTO 1 The Philippine Star had the
that the dealership does not ronto on Friday, May 14, for a business. He is Rafael Nebres following item last February 2
need a service manager. show at the Massey Hall, 7:30 – the president of the Philip- in its internet edition: “Online
*** PM, to be brought to us primar- pine Chamber of Commerce- social networking blamed for
See those Philippine movie/ ily by JREM Group in associa- Toronto, and is in the car sales rise of AIDS cases in RP”
television love teams in photo tion with Belo Essentials and and service business. PHOTO 2 Really, they can do it on-
1? The first couple on the left GMA Pinoy TV (please see *** publication’s January 2010 is- line? How?
is Regine Velasquez and Ogie page 22 for ticket outlets). Oh gee! This situation about sue? ***
Alcasid; and the second, Ding- Meanwhile, see that guy in the Philippine Labor Repre- What? There’s a problem? On Saturday, May 1, 2010,
dong Dantes and Marian Ri- photo 2? If you think that the sentative in Toronto, RP en- Why? the North American Muslim
vera. guy is looking for a female tan- voy Chito Brillantes and for- *** Foundation (NAMF) will have
As you might have known dem, well, you are wrong. The mer ConGen Andy Mosquera At all times that the Philip-
by now, they are coming to To- guy is not in the entertainment having recognized only Dale pine Consulate General’s In- OOOPS continued on p. 7
VIEWS March 2010 Manila Media Monitor 7
OOOPS from p. 6 Texas; another forwarded mes- himself and have some fun at ty. “License and registration, the ticket. If not, you let me go
sage, also from my niece -- the Texas deputy’s expense. please.” and don’t give me the ticket.”
a speech competition at the Ruthylyn Alvarez-Jimenez. The deputy says, “License The lawyer says, “What’s ”That sounds fair. Please
Jamil Dar Convention Hall Only in Texas, readers ... and registration, please.” the difference?” exit your vehicle, sir,” the dep-
at 4140 Finch Avenue East in Only in Texas .... ”What for?” says the law- ”The difference is you have uty says.
Scarborough. A lawyer runs a stop sign yer. to come to complete stop, At this point, the deputy
The topic is, “Are Canadi- and gets pulled over by a sher- The deputy says, “You that’s the law. License and reg- takes out his nightstick and
ans charitable enough towards iff’s deputy. He thinks that he didn’t come to a complete stop istration, please!” the Deputy starts beating the daylights out
the poor?” is smarter than the deputy, be- at the stop sign.” repeats. of the lawyer and says, “Do
I don’t know. Please ask cause he is a lawyer from New Then the lawyer says, “I Lawyer says, “If you can you want me to stop, or just
those who are soliciting do- York and is certain that he has slowed down, and no one was show me the legal difference slow down?”
nations of funds for houses at a better education then any coming.” between slow down and stop,
GK villages meant for the very cop from Houston. ”You still didn’t come to a I’ll give you my license and Manila Media Monitor
poor in the Philippines: AN- He decides to prove this to complete stop, says the depu- registration; and you give me Tel. (416) 285-8583
COP Canada’s Ricky Cuenca,
PCCT president Rafael Nebres
(2nd mention in this column;
sa susunod,may bayad na!),
Jun and Rosemer Enverga, at
… marami pa sila.
***
A forwarded message from
my niece, Rowena Alvarez,
who lives in Los Angeles, Cali-
fornia:
“WHY AMERICA ‘S
ECONOMY FELL OFF THE
CLIFF?”
John Smith started the day
early having set his alarm clock
(MADE IN JAPAN ) for 6 am.
While his coffeepot (MADE
IN CHINA ) was perking, he
shaved with his electric razor
(MADE IN HONG KONG ) He
put on a dress shirt (MADE IN
SRI LANKA ), designer jeans
(MADE IN SINGAPORE )
and tennis shoes (MADE IN
KOREA).
After cooking his break-
fast in his new electric skil-
let (MADE IN INDIA ), he
sat down with his calculator
(MADE IN MEXICO ) to see
how much he could spend to-
day. After setting his watch
(MADE IN TAIWAN ) to the ra-
dio (MADE IN PHILIPPINES
), he got in his car (MADE IN
GERMANY ), filled it with
GAS (from Saudi Arabia ) and
continued his search for a good
paying AMERICAN JOB.
At the end of yet another
discouraging and fruitless day
checking his Computer (made
in MALAYSIA), John decided
to relax for a while.
Bawat patak ng pawis at pagod mo........
He put on his sandals
(MADE IN BRAZIL), poured
himself a glass of wine
buong pusong ihahatid ng Forex sa
(MADE IN FRANCE ) and
turned on his TV (MADE pamilya mo.....
IN INDONESIA ), and then
wondered why he can’t find a
good paying job in AMERICA
kahit saan....... kahit kailan
AND NOW HE’S HOPING
HE CAN GET HELP FROM
THE PRESIDENT (MADE IN
KENYA )!!!
***
Meanwhile, here’s one from
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Tel. (416) 285-8583
This season being Lent, I
spend part of my time reflect- From the brought back memories in my
mind is that of an airplane,
ing on matters personally af-
fecting me and my family: my
Monitor’s Desk which I snagged from his site
and posted here.
deeds, my failures, my accom- A C E A LVA R E Z Renato’s entry accompa-
plishments; everything that nying the sketch reads: “Like
came my way from way back
to the present time. Not that I Afterthoughts many people, I enjoy looking
at planes when I’m at the air-
reflect only during these times, port. I did this drawing while
but by practice, I do it almost I was awaiting a flight in To- 13 years of dedicated
daily, sometimes sitting quietly party. As the cookies fell on the on the microwave, might as ronto a few months ago. Com- community service
and calmly, immersed in my ground, children scrambled for well throw them out. But this mercial airliners are complex,
Managing Editor
thoughts. a piece and a bite. thought came up later after it large machines that take off ACE ALVAREZ
Personal reflections enrich I recall Mang Ernie saying happened. and land thousands of times
one’s self, and good for the that the Pope shed tears as he without incident ….” Associate Editor
soul. witnessed the incident. *** Airplanes are likewise of in- GIE ALVAREZ
*** Unable to continue eating Surfing the net recently, I terest to me. Contributing Editors
For five years now since his lunch when he came to this landed on Renato Zane’s “Pen Renatos’ sketch reminded RICKY CALUEN
it was given to me by Philip- point in his narration, Mang and Paper” blogsite, through a me of that one afternoon in MARIO DIMAIN
pine Chamber of Commerce- Ernie almost choked, saying, link in “ripple.ca”, a blogsite of 1980 while sitting on my car at MAG CRUZ HATOL
GRACE P. FREIRES
Toronto president and Action “We may be poor, but please, my good friend, former Toron- the parking lot of Miramar Res- MANNY FREIRES
Honda dealership general man- give us dignity, too.” BEN VICCARI
ager Rafael Nebres, I recite the
“Prayer to the Holy Spirit” on a *** Editorial Assistant
daily basis. In 2002, Gie and I, together LEN ALVAREZ-MAHONEY
In that prayer, there’s a line with my aunt, were invited for Contributors
stating, “Let my charity be dinner by the latter’s relatives EVA AGPAOA
such as to offend no one, and at their palatial home in Thorn- NOEL PERADA
hurt no one’s feelings.” Every hill, Ontario. LARRY TORRES
time I would come to this line, The food was great, I must Account Executives
my mind would take me back admit; and we were using sil- MYRNA SORIANO
to the early 70s when a poor verware – including the serving JOHN TAN
carpenter I knew – whom I spoons and forks, and befit the
addressed as Mang Ernie, and Graphics
hosts’ palatial home. After din-
COBIE CRUZ
who lived in the slums of Ton- ner though, Gie and I felt we
do, Manila narrated to me what were incinerators. Reason: the Published by
he saw when Pope Paul VI vis- hostess said on a good quantity Manila MEDIA MONITOR,
ited the poor people in Tondo. of “sinigang na baka”, “Itapon to advertising agency art direc- taurant across the Manila Do- INC.
10 - 300 Invergordon
The line took me back to na natin ito, wala nang kakain tor and promotions man -- Bill mestic Airport on Airport Road Avenue
those years, thinking, “One nito. Noong isang araw pa ito, Andersen. in Pasay City after a plateful of Scarborough, Ontario M1S
does a work of charity and of- e.” Renato’s blog contains a my favorite Pancit Canton at 4K7
fends someone?” Oh yes, one It was okay to throw left- collection of his notes, travel the Chinese restaurant. CANADA
Tel. 416.285.8583
perfect example was when overs, but, please don’t have stories and personal reflec- Watching those BAC One-
then-Philippine First Lady the people you just hosted a tions. Eleven jets taxied from where Manila MEDIA MONITOR
Imelda Marcos threw cookies dinner for hear it. Gie and I felt There are two things that I I was parked, I toyed with an is published and circulated
and biscuits to the crowd gath- throwing up. have in common with Renato. idea to becoming a pilot and once a month
ered during the reception by the Our hosts might not have Firstly, both of us work in the inquired about flying lessons in Toronto and its suburbs.
poor people of Tondo, Manila a bad intent, but they might media industry; secondly, my on those small Piper planes at Manila MEDIA MONITOR
for the visiting Pope Paul VI, just simply meant that since love for drawing, or sketching. AFTERTHOUGHTS accepts submissions,
the first lady herself and their the sinigang had been heated One sketch of Renato that cont’d on p.17 subject
to availability of space, but
reserves the right to edit for
publication. Contributed
When we excitedly told TV programs, and from having articles
a colleague in broadcasting their privacy invaded. must be in MS Word
that Britain will not allow any
product placement on any tele-
Roundabout OfCom is the same agency
funded by grants from the Brit-
document
format.
M A G C R U Z - H ATO L
vision program aimed at kids ish government that dictates the Photo releases must be with
under 16 beginning December rules which broadcasters must captions and in JPEG
format.
last year, the report was met follow. The said code aims to
with a frown. No product placements set standards to protect people
Item and photo submissions
must be sent by e-mail at
It does not surprise us any- under the age of 18 from mate-
on kids’ TV shows?
mediamonitor@rogers.com
more that Philippine broadcast- rial that is not suitable for them,
Articles published in
ing seems to be chiefly focused while allowing broadcasters an
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on the quest for profit. It has A public broadcasting sys- sual & Media Services direc- appropriate amount of creative may be reproduced only
evolved into this after years of tem had been in the planning tive. OfCom is an independent freedom. with the permission
sheer indifference on the part stage for years. Even the re- organization which regulates Under OfCom’s revised of the publisher.
of both the industry and gov- cently demised Cerge Re- the UK’s broadcasting, tele- code, all programs including
SUBSCRIPTIONS,
ernment. monde took it up at one time communications and wireless those imported from the US, ADVERTISING,
If that were not so, why in his career in Malacanang communications sectors. They will disallow product place- CIRCULATION
are blocktimers for children’s but the idea just petered away. also set and enforce rules on ments when broadcast. This and other inquiries
programs all gone, having mi- No legislator has fully champi- fair competition between com- means that programs explicitly may be addressed at the
following:
grated to more profitable cen- oned the cause, as though they panies in these industries. for youth audiences under 16
ters? Why do TV stations re- do not have children who de- No to product placements may not feature product place- TEL. (416) 285-8583
gard children’s programming serve a PBS. Among many objectives, ments. FAX (416) 285-6862
like a cactus field? Why can’t The UK’s Office of Com- OfCom ensures that people Thankfully, much of kiddie
government resolve to give munications (OfCom) has up- who watch television are pro- programming is of the anima- e-mail:
manilamediamonitor@
up even just one of its three dated its broadcast code, fol- tected from harmful or offen- tion type which does not have rogers.com
stations to fill in for the vast lowing the implementation of sive material and are protected
chasm in education? a new Europe-wide Audio Vi- from being treated unfairly in TV SHOWS continued on p.13
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The response both in finan- ments make every 22 to April 16. Engaging us all in our shared
cal and physical aid to Haiti
has been enormous and the
effort to pressure the
future of governance Commentary This acclaimed
production, premiered
reality leads to involvement in
the issues, and, eventually, the
humanitarians of the world are into a democratic BEN VICCARI in 2009, focuses on development of solutions and
to be profoundly thanked. But mould. gang presence in our new norms for living together.
it must be clearly understand No less serious neighborhoods and the “We are proud to be involved
that in our relationships with
this benighted country, we are
is the danger in Af-
ghanistan of seeking
Two clear and pressures youth face
finding social connec-
with DISS, and we honor their
contribution to a better life in
dealing with a psyche that has compromise with the present dangers tion and identity. our communities,” Williams
been damaged for years. Taliban as President DISS incorporates said.
Right now the recent visit of Karzai seems so trans- raps based on experi- Created in collaboration
Prime Minister Harper and his parently to desire. From its shows that America knows that ences with violence and cov- with the Toronto Police Ser-
pledge of building a govern- past and present performance, with a strong Taliban presence ers topics including snitching, vice and youth who have expe-
ment headquarters raises once the Taliban has clearly demon- in Afghanistan, so goes Paki- family relationships, friend- rienced violence, the play pres-
again the question of his im- strated that in its extreme ap- stan and then other nations in ship, theft, gun violence and ents the worst-case scenarios of
maturity in foreign affairs. plication of sharia law, punish- which the Taliban has a foot- many other issues that affect gang involvement, catalyzing
Back when George W. Bush ment for offences against this hold in Islamic communities. young people in communities audience members to express
was calling the shots, the bru- law are barbaric and inhuman. There should be no alterna- with gang presence. their voices to make our com-
tal, terroristic reign of the Du- The rights of women are totally tive than to destroy the Taliban “The first step in confront- munities safer. (Ben Viccari is
valiers and their thug enforcers denied and punishment is intol- in Afghanistan as a vicious ing the problems of youth vio- past president of the Canadian
the tontons macoutes was tacit- erant, cruel —- and public. ideological blot on the face of lence is bringing issues into the Ethnic Media Association and
ly accepted by the so-called de- We hope the world can be humanity. open and facing the drama that frequently appeared on OMNI
mocracies and the succeeding persuaded that any form of *** is played out with terrible con- TV Commentary, until his re-
democratic president, Father concession to the Taliban in Mixed Company Theatre sequences,” says Ric Williams, tirement September 2009 from
Aristide, quickly dispensed Afghanistan means the spread has announced a new spon- board member of the Rotary the TV commentary series. For
with because of his socialistic of this vicious doctrine wher- sorship from the Rotary Club Club of Toronto. more of his work, please visit
views. ever militants support it. The of Toronto for their new play, DISS facilitates this through Ben’s website at http://can-
As we give generously, we stand of President Obama in DISS, about youth violence, a narrative that does not shame scene.ripple.ca)
must ensure that our govern- calling for a surge offensive which will tour schools March individuals or damage lives.
As the mild weather in season of coming- selfish thoughts. our endless whims has made us
The 3rd Eye

March melts the dreaded snow, back-to-life to Eas- All of us have lost our grip in our Christian
have you ever wondered why ter Sunday? From been hurt at one time values. We have neglected the
the season after winter is called every angle, no mat- in our lives. Some importance of giving and have
MARIO DIMAIN
spring? ter how you slice it, of the pains that we taken for granted the qual-
The word “spring”, as an all indications point harbor are so agoniz- ity time with our families. We
intransitive verb, is defined
as moving back rapidly to an
to a thundering
YES!
Spring ing that we have for-
gotten to forgive the
have given-in to the abundance
of man-made comfort, making
original position after being aggressor who had us less energetic and allowing
forced in another direction. it limited to our bodies to erode away.
The definition makes per- God’s mes- We have become so content
fect sense. Spring brings back sage that His that we have missed the big
the colors that the cold winter son died for picture of spring; its splen-
erased. The trees regain the lost us to save dor and its meaning.
leaves on their dead-looking our sins. It So come spring, when the
branches; once more the grass expands far birds are singing, stop what-
turns greener; the beautiful more than ever you are doing. Pause for
vibrant tulips emerge; and the that. We a moment and listen. Wake
perennials in the garden come should see yourself up. You have been
back to life in full bloom as the beyond the in hibernation for too long.
returning birds chirp the com- tomb where Pick up that shovel and start
ing of spring. Jesus sprung offended us. We have been im- digging up the buried goodness
Is it a coincidence that the to life. Res- mersed in our failures and self- in you.
celebration of the Resurrection To us, Christians, Easter urrection has the underlying pity that we turned to blaming Spring time is the season for
of our Lord Jesus falls in the Sunday is not about bunnies message of awakening and others and overlooked the pow- all of us, to reconnect spiritu-
spring? Did God plan it that and children hunting egg- bring back to life our goodness er of prayer. Our potential in ally and rediscover our good
way, so we can easily relate the shaped chocolates. Neither is that was deeply buried in our making more money to pamper old selves.
OFW families spending less on food,

By Jeremaiah M. Opiniano
prompted property developers,
OFW Journalism Consortium
telecommunication companies,
MANILA—MORE fami-
more on health—ADB study insurance firms, and shopping
malls to chase the money of
lies of overseas Filipino work- But expenditures to health pines.” in 2006. overseas Filipinos.
ers are spending less on food are increasing (from 2.3 per- Whether it’s a crisis year or “[This is] because these Not even billions of dollars
and more on health, a study by cent in 2000 to three percent) not, Ang told the OFW Jour- families are getting increased coming from over-eight million
the Asian Development Bank while allocations for durables nalism Consortium that the incomes, and also spend on Filipinos overseas can provide
revealed. are steady (2.2 percent in 2000, share of spending for food by other items,” said Ang who clear proof remittances have
Using econometric estima- 2.2 in 2006). households in the Philippines also teaches economics at the been stirring domestic demand
tions, Filipino Alvin Ang, Indi- Remittances “do not have a receiving remittances is lower University of Santo Tomas. in sectors such as education,
an Shikha Jha, and Indonesian significant influence on other even with rising remittances. Hence,Ang and his col- health care, and durable goods.
Guntur Sugiyarto noted that items of expenditure, particu- Some 18.05 percent of all leagues concluded in the paper, “[Our] analysis…does not
the percentage share of expen- larly investment spending on Filipino households received there’s no evidence consump- support evidence of remit-
ditures of migrant households education, health care, and du- cash from abroad in the year tion is being fueled solely by tances contributing toward re-
to food went down slightly, rable goods,” said the authors 2000, ADB estimations show. remittances. balancing growth by creating
from 44.9 percent in 2000 to of “Remittances and House- This figure rose to 20.72 per- This view douses the oft-
43.3 percent in 2006. hold Behavior in the Philip- cent in 2003 and 23.3 percent quoted analysts’ view that OFW continued on p.25
Last January, my wife and I was wrong You’re Entitled greater Ma- now … our kababayans and
I went to the Philippines to at-
tend the inauguration of a very
again.
votes seemed
My
to My Opinion nila at least. It
looks like it is
our so-called thinkers and
leaders in the community. Just
beautiful Sto. Nino Chapel useless. I just JUN ENVERGA going to be a look at all the so-called presi-
(donated by a very good friend could not trust battle of cred- dents for life in countless com-
of my family). in the mountain
community of Monte Maria,
anyone, any-
more. She is
Focus on leadership must be for ibility, trust
and money.
munity organizations? Look at
the people who are aspiring to
Batangas and ground break also corrupt, the good of the majority The driv- be leaders in the community --
another GK ANCOP village in although others are the the newly minted leaders and
Batasan, Quezon City. ers say, it is her husband; it is afraid that Noynoy will be- people who lived in the streets thinkers.
It was an exhausting and still her fault because she is the come just like his mom, Cory. of Manila; people who have I am so sorry to say that my
physically demanding ten- president. I am definitely not Cory just followed the or- experienced the life and got a observation points to the fact
day trip, where along the way, going to vote this year. Who ders of her advisers; the people good feel of the pulse of the that most of our community
we met people from different ever will be in power will be around her. nation by reason of their oc- leaders and thinkers around
backgrounds and cultures. similarly an ineffective presi- On the other hand, Gibo cupation. The good thing about continue to have the shadows
During our travel, my wife dent and cannot be trusted. (Teodoro) is smart, but I think all these is that people are con- of the political culture nurtured
and I took turns engaging our Driver 2: I will vote for a vote for him will be mean- scious about their actions, or from back home.
drivers into conversation on Noynoy, even if other candi- ingless, because, surely, he is inactions, in the coming elec- To all the so-called leaders
their thoughts on Philippine dates pay me five thousand pe- not going to win for lack of tions. and thinkers in the Philippines,
politics. sos. I will not let anyone buy campaign funds. For me, it is Obviously, our kababayans in Toronto and elsewhere alike,
Billboards, posters, radio my vote! I am so fed up! Work- Villar. First of all, he is already in the Philippines are mostly I counsel that it is not the po-
announcements are all too com- ers are so fed up. We believe too rich; if ever he is corrupt, confused. I feel like an out- sition of power in any organi-
mon at this time in the streets that Noynoy is our only hope. he will not steal much. sider in my own country at the zation, nor money, that gain
of Manila with the upcoming His family is the best; his fa- Driver 3 added: Here in the time of my recent travel. Elicit- respect and accolades from our
April 10 presidential election. ther gave his life for his coun- Philippines, a presidentiable ing reasons from the question kababayans, and anyone for
We asked each of our driv- try and his mother was a re- needs one billion pesos to I posed was what I thought I that matter.
ers who they want to be the spected person -- and the only run for the presidential office. could do, either to familiarize, Respect, however, will
next president of the Philip- non-corrupt president that we From what I heard, Villar has or re-familiarize myself again only come when leaders have
pines and for what reasons? know. Noynoy is the only one I more than a billion in cam- with Philippine politics. proven and acted themselves
The answers were often var- can trust, although, he does not paign funds. Noynoy got only What may we do here in worthy; when they have come
ied and deep in logic and trepi- look like a tough leader at this 66 million, so far. For me, Vil- Canada? Our country needs to the full realization that the
dation, prompting me to inter- time. All I want is someone lar is a sure win; I always go our help. May we, overseas community, much more – the
pret the words the best I could: with a clean heart, leadership with the sure winner. Filipinos, be the conscience of country, are above them and
Driver 1: I am not going to qualities can be learned. *** the nation? May our opinions their supporters.
vote this year, I am fed up. Driver 3: Although I can- There you go! Three op- count? May our law-abiding If the focus of the opinion
When I voted Erap the last not say anything bad about the posing views from our kaba- experiences and upbringing of our leaders and thinkers is
time, we thought he would family of Noynoy, what the bayans. here help our kababayans? not the welfare of the major-
help us, poor people, but I was Philippines needs is someone Athough, some of their rea- Our answers are as varied ity in the Filipino society, then
wrong. who can control the country. soning might have contained and complicated as the ques- leaders are bound to failure;
Then, when I voted for Glo- Noynoy does not show tough just unfounded information, it tions, which gave me thoughts and yes, this is my opinion,
ria the last time, I thought she leadership qualities as we saw looks like Noynoy and Villar on our own community in To- and you are entitled to them.
was a sure bet. Unfortunately, in senate sessions, so we are are the top two contenders in ronto. Let us look at ourselves (junenverga@gmail.com)
During a conversation with voice to all the It is about a community seeks to minimize
a friend recently, the topic of
Filipino unity came up.
other communi-
ties around us as Our Journey public trust be-
stowed on one or
the disenfranchisement of its
individuals through the values
When I look around the dif- well as the gov- E VA A G PA O A more individuals. mentioned above.
ferent communities in Toronto, ernment. A strong leader We must never be afraid to
it is clear some are unified and A single voice knows this and help someone else better their
some are not. has a much better treats that trust life.
What does it mean to be chance of getting What does it mean with care and re- Individual financial strength
to be unified?
unified? things done for spect. means a financially stable com-
Many things of course but a the community These are just munity overall.
few stand out as being impor- than a babble of four of the many And let’s face it, more mon-
tant: incoherent rants. different values ey usually means more clout.
- A unified community sup- Of course, there are so - A strong community cel- that make a strong unified A rich, coherent community
ports its members. A core value many different needs within a ebrates its achievements and community. can be an awesome thing.
within a community is its abil- community and a single voice invites all around them to cel- I’m certain you can think of Think about our community
ity and desire to support its can never hope to address all of ebrate with them. many more values and in fact I and think about whether or not
members. them. But, an organized com- This is a healthy pride that invite you to do so. we meet these simple criteria.
This can happen in a num- munity has a sound process announces to the world, we are The benefits of a strong Are we, the Filipino com-
ber of ways. for hearing its constituents and worthy of your respect. community are many. munity in Toronto, unified and
Support of local business; reaching a consensus on priori- - A community becomes Political relevance is a key strong?
support through social organi- ties. unified when it chooses to or- benefit. I’m not sure. I really believe
zations which cater to the less Don’t misunderstand me ganize itself. It means we have a seat at most of us want this. I know
well off and the needy within here. First and foremost, organiz- the table when decisions about we need this.
the community; educational A single voice doesn’t liter- ing around a strong leadership our city are being made. We need the strength of uni-
support. ally mean a single vocal chord is key to becoming a strong- It means we have the nec- ty and organization. We need it
The key is that a unified bleating in the wind like a dis- community. essary infl uence to help our because our numbers are grow-
community looks for ways to tressed lamb in the wilderness. Many fear that choosing members in meaningful ways. ing and our needs are many. We
offer support in the belief that A single, unified voice leadership means relinquishing Another benefit is increasing need it because we risk being
strong members mean a strong means a coherent well thought personal power and worse, that our overall financial strength. marginalized as a people.
community. out series of messages that are they risk corruption and per- Clearly, not every individ- Let’s think about this to-
- A unified community important to the community. sonal gain among their lead- ual within the community will gether and reach for strength
speaks with a unified voice. A unified community takes ers. be rich. and unity. (info@thenannyex-
Another core value is the pride in and celebrates its But real leadership is not And some will be poor to the pert.com)
strength to speak with one achievements. about power or personal gain. point of poverty. But a strong
A ban on recruitment fees is tions based on tips. Generally, they ment Insurance (EI) from their
among a series of new protec- All of these steps
To protect live-in must have at least 11 total pay and their employer
tions for foreign live-in care- will help curb the caregivers and consecutive hours must make CPP and EI contri-
givers in Ontario that came abuse of foreign na- off work each day, butions for them.
into effect on March 22, 2010. tionals who come to other workers and 24 consecutive If live-in caregivers and
Employment
Under the Employment Ontario to work, in- hours off work each their employer agree that they
Protection for Foreign Nation- cluding the practice week, or 48 consec- will receive a wage greater
als Act (EPFNA) , the province of collecting place- utive hours off work than the minimum wage, then
is providing expanded protec-
tions for some of Ontario’s
ment fees for bogus
job offers. Protection for in every 2-week pe-
riod.
that is the amount the employ-
ees are entitled to receive.
Foreign
most vulnerable workers.
New protections for work- Foreign Nation- Overtime Pay Can an employer deduct
ers include: al Live-in Caregiv- Live-in caregiv- room and board (meals)?
Nationals Act
* A ban on all fees charged ers ers must be paid An employer can take into
to live-in caregivers by recruit- Foreign nationals overtime pay after account having provided live-in
ers, either directly or indirect- working as a live-in 44 hours of work caregivers with room and board
ly, or by anyone on behalf of a
recruiter.
* Preventing employers
caregivers in Ontar-
io have employment
standards rights un-
becomes law each week. The
overtime rate must
be at least 1½ times
(meals) for the purpose of en-
suring that the minimum wage
has been paid. The amounts
from recovering, directly or der the Employment the regular rate of that an employer is considered
Limits on Hours of Work
indirectly, recruitment and Standards Act, 2000 (ESA). pay. to have paid as wages for room
Generally, live-in caregiv-
placement costs from live-in They also have protections and board (meals) are set out
ers cannot be required to work
caregivers. under the Employment Protec- Minimum Wage below:
more than 8 hours a day or their
* Prohibiting the practice tion for Foreign Nationals Act The minimum wage is the Room: weekly
regular daily work schedule (if
of taking a caregiver’s personal (Live-in Caregivers and Oth- lowest hourly rate an employer * private room: $31.70
more than 8 hours). For them to
documents such as a passport ers), 2009 (EPFNA). can pay an employee.
work more than the daily limit,
and work permit. Currently the minimum Meals
their employer must have their
* Prohibiting reprisals Employment Standards wage is $9.50 per hour and it * each meal: $2.55
written agreement.
against caregivers for exercis- Rights At Work will rise to $10.25 per hour on * weekly maximum: $53.55
Generally, they cannot be
ing their rights under the leg- Live-in caregivers must be March 31, 2010.
required to work more than 48
islation. paid on a regular, recurring Live-in caregivers’ gross Room and board (meals):
hours a week, and for them to
Live-in caregivers will also payday, and employers must pay, before deductions, must weekly
work more than 48 hours in a
get more information about provide them with a statement be at least minimum wage. By * private room: $85.25
week, employers must have
their rights and Ministry of La- showing their wages and de- law, their employer must de-
their written agreement and an
bour inspectors will have more ductions for that pay period. duct Income Tax, Canada Pen-
approval from the Ministry of
authority to investigate viola- sion Plan (CPP), and Employ- LIVE-IN continued on p. 15
Labour.
FALCON from p. 1 hours up to 7 PM to ac- ing and Canvassing of commissioned by the
burg and Vancouver. She commodate the consular the ballots held in Los COMELEC to serve dur-
was Ambassador to Tur- needs of working clients Angeles, California. The ing the May 10 elections,
key, Germany and Swit- who are unable to come training was hosted by participated in during the
zerland. to the Consulate during the Philippine Consulate three-day seminar.
Before coming to To- office hours. General in Los Angeles. Echo training for the
ronto, she was the Direc- Meanwhile, in con- Members of the Spe- other members of the
tor of the Foreign Service nection with the Philip- cial Board of Canvassers SBEI and SBRCG of the
Institute -- the training pine national elections (SBOC), Special Board Consulate General in To-
arm and research office in May, Consul General of Election Inspectors ronto who were appointed
of the Department of For- Falcon, with Cultural Of- (SBEI), and Special Bal- by the COMELEC will
Toronto-based folksinger Chito Sarabia with Ma- eign Affairs. ficer Evangeline Cayong- lot Reception and Custo- be conducted at the Con-
nila-based songwriter-performer Kitchie Nadal Consul General Fal- cat, participated in the dy Group (SBRCG) from sulate next month. (With
after her recent performance at Mstudio in Missis- con hails from Lal-lo, Commission on Elections the different Embassies files from the Philippine
sauga. Sarabia has three canned compositions, (COMELEC) Training on and Consulates General Consulate General’s Of-
Cagayan and has three
“Sa Likod ng Musika”, :Press to Play”, and “Plaze
of Light”, for future release. grown-up children. She the conduct of Overseas based in North and South fice in Toronto)
speaks English, Spanish Absentee Voting, Count- America, who were
and French.
Improve-
ments on con-
sular services
in Toronto
After her as-
sumption to of-
fice, the new Con-
sul General has
announced that
effective Friday,
April 9, and every
first Friday of the
month after such
date, the Philip-
pine Consulate
Philippine Press Club-Ontario (PPCO) members and guests after the breakfast fo-
General’s office rum with Consul General Minerva Falcon (seated center) held Saturday, March 6,
in Toronto will 2010, at “Quiapo, Quiapo”, # 2 Principal Road in Scarborough. The PPCO gather-
extend its office ing was sponsored in part by the venue of the event. (Photo: Ariel Ramos)
‘GMA can appoint next chief justice’ NOYNOY from p. 1
him the most trusted can-

In the vice presiden-
tial race, Makati City
Mayor Jejomar Binay
getting. She had also been
complaining that she was
being considered a liabil-
MANILA, Philippines hibition contained in sec- osdado Peralta, Jose didate for president. Only came third, with only 45 ity to her brother.
– The Supreme Court has tion 15, Article VII to the Mendoza and Mariano 14 percent of voters said percent; former Metro Kris has three oth-
given President Arroyo appointment of members del Castillo. they had “small/no trust” Manila Development ers shows at ABS-CBN
the power to appoint the of the Supreme Court Justice Conchita Car- for Aquino, with the rest Authority chief Bayani Channel 2.
successor of Chief Jus- they could have explicitly pio Morales dissented, undecided. Fernando with 22 percent Aquino said, “It’s her
tice Reynato Puno who is done so,” the high court while Justices Antonio Roxas, on the other and actor Edu Manzano, decision. But it’s me who
retiring on May 17. said in affirming the ar- Eduardo Nachura and hand, still earned the 19 percent. got into this and the cam-
In a 55-page landmark guments presented by the Presbitero Velasco Jr. highest trust among Fili- Aquino and Roxas are paign should be my pri-
ruling penned by Asso- petitioners, lawyers Ar- voted that the case is pre- pino voters with 70 per- campaigning on a plat- mary responsibility.
ciate Justice Lucas Ber- turo de Castro, Estelito mature. cent saying they had “big form of good governance “I think she’s old
samin, nine justices of Mendoza and Philconsa. Chief Justice Puno trust” in him, with only and transformational enough to decide for her-
the Court agreed that the Concurring with the and the two frontrunners 10 percent having “small/ leadership. They prom- self. She has been helping
appointment of the chief majority decision were for the position – Senior no trust” and the rest un- ised to open their bank me in so many ways. In
justice is not covered by Justices Jose Perez, Ro- Justices Renato Corona decided. accounts to public scru- this people’s campaign,
the constitutional ban on berto Abad, Martin Vil- and Antonio Carpio – did Villar’s ratings dipped tiny to stress their com- we do not want to im-
midnight appointments. larama, Teresita Leonar- not take part in the vot- to 59 percent due to an mitment to wipe out graft pose on anyone, whether
“Had the framers in- do, Teresita Leonardo-de ing. (Philippine Star) 11-point drop among and corruption in govern- relatives or not, if they
tended to extend the pro- Castro,Arturo Brion, Di- Filipinos with ”big trust” ment. voluntarily help in the
in him. campaign, we are thank-
TV SHOWS can Center for Children When that happens, a tap Legarda’s trust rating ‘Up to Kris to take a ful, whoever they are,”
from p. 8 and Media, explains that on the shoulder is due likewise went down to 58 leave’ Aquino said.
“product placement is both government and percent, or a drop of three Aquino also said re- Aquino said he was
any such placements. implicitly banned from broadcasters for under- percent from her January cently that it would be proud of his sister and the
British produced programs targeted to chil- standing that children are trust rating. up to his sister, actress other showbiz personali-
shows follow the regula- dren in the US. American so impressionable and Among the presiden- and television host Kris ties who were making a
tion, leaving out imports producers have steered easily influenced by what tial candidates, former Aquino-Yap to decide on stand during these crucial
and live action programs. clear of doing so to be they see on TV. A prod- President Joseph Estrada whether to take a leave elections.
We imagine that even certain of staying on the uct, subliminally inserted came third with 40 per- from her shows during Even if Kris takes a
prime time programs that right side of the regula- or blatantly featured, has cent, followed by admin- the campaign period. leave, Aquino said he was
are viewed widely by this tors.” the same effect as obvi- istration standard-bearer Kris said she was not expecting the black
young audience niche It is anybody’s guess ous advertising because it Gilberto Teodoro Jr. thinking of saying good- propaganda against him
could be affected. if the same rule will pros- entices the young viewer with 29 percent and Sen. bye to the showbiz talk
David Kleeman, the per or will even get intro- to want the item. (magha- Richard Gordon with a show The Buzz because NOYNOY
president of the Ameri- duced in the Philippines. tol@yahoo.com) 25 percent rating. of criticisms she had been continued on p. 17
Study cites two regions ‘efficiently

use’ OFW money for dev’t
By Jeremaiah M. Opiniano that score.
OFW Journalism Consortium The next highest scores
in Calara’s computations
MANILA–PHILIP- Titled “Remittances went to Central Visayas
PINE regions with higher and Regional Perfor- (0.99); Davao region and
growth rates used remit- mance for the Philip- Western Visayas (both
tances for development pines,” Calara’s paper 0.98); and, Zamboanga
efficiently, a paper by looked at data from the and Northern Mindanao
a University of Santo triennial Family Income regions (both 0.97).
Tomas economist finds. and Expenditures Sur- The scores reflect
College of Com- vey (FIES) from 1988 to how remittances migrant
merce Assistant Dean 2006. households received
Ma. Socorro Calara said Using FIES results in seeped in efficiently or
these are the Cordillera the same period, Calara not to regional develop-
Administrative Region, also culled data on cash ment activities.
Southern Tagalog region, received from abroad Even if regions such as gional development since or indirectly through the were already efficient,
and the National Capital or remittances received Ilocos (0.69 average), Ca- it is in the birthplaces of multiplier effect of remit- Calara wrote that remit-
Region. Her study cited by households of over- gayan Valley (0.79) and overseas Filipinos were tances and the subsequent tances “do not contrib-
these regions were more seas Filipino workers Central Luzon (0.91) got the remittances are used stimulus to labor,” Calara ute to efficiency” and
efficient in making re- (OFWs). more remittances since to stir local economic ac- wrote. “have no effect on [that
mittances contribute to These were then jux- they had more overseas tivity. Calara’s paper also region’s] regional effi-
regional productivity, taposed to GRDP data, migrants and more remit- “The (household looked at how many of ciency performance”.
which is measured by as well as regional data tances than other regions, members) of migrants are the 14 regions with data CAR, Southern Taga-
gross regional domestic on personal consumption these regions are in the the immediate recipients were efficient in develop- log and NCR are part of
product or GRDP. and government spend- bottom rungs in Calara’s of remittances. Whether ment, with and without this grouping.
Calara’s paper was ing, and investments study. these remittances are remittances. But for eight of the
featured at a research from 1998 to 2006. Ilocos is even the least spent to purchase basic She came into the lat- 14 regions found to be
forum the same week Calara’s econometric efficient region of all 17 commodities, durable ter result by deducting a inefficient in 2006, Ca-
government officials said calculations showed that regions covered by the goods or are invested in region’s remittances data lara said the results may
that the overall gross do- the highest efficiency study, while Central Lu- productive endeavors, it from GRDP and regional mean that remittances
mestic product of 0.92 score is one. The NCR, zon is only 10th overall. is the region which ben- personal consumption may have had a positive
percent in 2009 was the CAR and Southern Ta- Calara argued that her efits from such activi- expenditure.
lowest in 11 years. galog consistently earned study is valuable to re- ties —whether directly Since some regions OFW continued on p. 15
LIVE-IN from p. 11 may be entitled to take Live-in caregivers workplace rights: cannot agree to give up OFW from p. 14
17 weeks of pregnancy are entitled to at least 2 * Intimidate them any of their employment
The room must be fit leave and 35 weeks of weeks of vacation time * Fire them standards rights. Any effect, had no effect, or
for human habitation. It parental leave (if they after every 12 months * Suspend them such agreement is inval- have a negative effect on
must also be reasonably have taken pregnancy of employment. They * Reduce or withhold id. regional development.
furnished, supplied with leave). All other eligible are entitled to be paid an pay For questions, or fil- As for NCR and re-
clean bed linen and tow- new parents, including amount equal to at least * Punish them in any ing a claim? gions near it, Calara ob-
els, and be reasonably birth mothers who do not 4% of their total wages way, or For questions about served that the sending
accessible to proper toilet take pregnancy leave, earned as vacation pay. * Threaten any of employment standards, of more overseas work-
and wash basin facilities. can take up to 37 weeks Termination Notice these actions. or if live-in caregivers ers complements high
Room and/or board of parental leave. These and/or Pay Instead of believe they have not government spending
is not considered part of are unpaid, job-protected Notice (if employed for If live-in caregivers received their rights and and investments in these
wages unless the employ- leaves. To get more in- at least 3 months) think their employer has want to make a claim to places.
ee has actually received formation about eligibil- Employers must give punished them for ask- the Ministry of Labour, Yet on the overall,
the meals or occupied the ity for pregnancy and their employees advance ing about or for exercis- please contact the Em- Calara said the paper
room. parental leave, call the written notice, termina- ing their rights at work, ployment Standards In- “showed mixed results
Employment Standards tion pay instead of notice, contact the Employment formation Centre at (416) with respect to the effect
Public Holidays Information Centre. or a combination of both, Standards Information 326-7160 (toll-free at of remittances on the re-
Live-in caregivers are if their live-in caregivers Centre as soon as pos- 1-800-531-5551) or, for gional performance of
entitled to take a public Family Medical Leave have been continuously sible. If, after a live-in the hearing impaired, at the Philippines”.
holiday off work, with Live-in caregivers can employed for 3 months caregiver files a claim, TTY 1-866-567-8893. At the same time, the
public holiday pay, re- take family medical leave or more and their em- the Ministry of Labor They may also visit www. multiplier effect of re-
gardless of how long they to provide care or support ployment is terminated. will decide whether the labour.gov.on.ca for more mittances in rural areas
have been working. On- for certain family mem- The amount of notice or employer has punished information or to file a is higher than those in
tario has nine public holi- bers – and people who pay depends on how long the employee for asking claim on-line. They can urban regions, Calara’s
days every year. They are: consider them to be like they have been employed about or for exercising also get an Employment computations showed.
New Year’s Day, Family a family member – who by the employer. the rights at work, gthe Standards claim form at Estimates using the
Day, Good Friday, Victo- have a serious illness Can an employer pun- Ministry of Labor can or- a ServiceOntario Cen- 2000, 2003 and 2006
ria Day, Canada Day, La- with a significant risk of ish or threaten them be- der the employer to com- tre. To locate the Centre FIES data revealed that
bour Day, Thanksgiving dying within a period of cause they ask questions pensate the employee or nearest them, please call some 1.107 million
Day, Christmas Day, and 26 weeks. It is unpaid, about their rights or ask pay any wages owed. 1-800-267-8097. Please households of migrant
Boxing Day. job-protected leave of up for their rights? note that separate forms workers got P208.848
to 8 weeks in a 26-week No. Employer cannot Live-in caregivers are used to file claims un- billion in 2000.
Pregnancy Leave period. do any of the following cannot agree to give up der the ESA and the EPF- The number of house-
and Parental Leave because live-in caregiv- their rights NA. (Ontario Ministry of
Live-in caregivers Vacation with Pay ers ask for or about their Live-in caregivers Labour) OFW continued on p. 16
Heads of GTA associations at the chaired by Dr. Maselle

Virey, will soon final-
FCT Presidents’ Gala ize the event’s memento,
hence, requesting that
materials for advertising
By Aida D’ Orazio
as well as personal greet-
with the recipient Dr. Vicky Santiago is ings from friends and
of the Young En- the event chair. Likewise, families, be forwarded to
trepreneur and she chairs the silent auc- the committee now.
Young Professional tion. The gala night will be
Awards (YEPA) Dr. Santiago, who emceed by popular CTV
during the gather- chairs the event, is like- anchor Pauline Chan and
ing to be held Sat- wise chairing the silent FCT Executive Vice-
urday, April 24, at auction – which, with President Rey Tolentino. Rey Tolentino and Pauline Chan
the Fairmont Royal her and her committee’s
York Hotel. classy tastes, is expected share to the national total, Mindoro Oriental,
YEPA recipi- to draw a good crowd
OFW from p.15
tal, all regions outside of Romblon, and Palawan])
ents in 2008 were and bidders. NCR have been getting are the top-most recipi-
holds increased by 18.34
Melchor Galeon Since November, par- increased remittances: ents of remittances from
percent after three years
-- who won the ticipants to the Rigodon 71.56 percent in 2000, abroad, followed by Cen-
to 1.31 million and
Young Entrepre- de Honor – numbering 76.58 percent in 2003, tral Luzon and the Ilocos
having received some
Dr Vicky Santiago neur Award, and Maria 48 and composed main- and 78.89 percent in region (see Table).
P245.856-billion worth
Louisa Diaz -- who won ly of chairs, presidents, 2006. Data from the National
of remittances.
The presidents of the Young Professional and vice presidents of
The 2006 FIES Among provincial re- Statistical Coordination
various Filipino associa- Award. Filipino associations and
showed the number of gions, Southern Tagalog Board show that South-
tions in the GTA will be FCT president Lynda proprietors of business-
households increased by (to include sub-regions ern Tagalog (combining
‘‘
presented to the public Javier said tickets to the es in the GTA and their
22.2 percent, having re- Calabarzon [or Cavite, Calabarzon and Mima-
during the Presidents’ Presidents’ Gala, which partners have been prac-
ceived some P348.524 Laguna, Batangas, Rizal ropa) contribute some
Gala, a biennial event is one of the most suc- ticing -- oftentimes driv-
billion. and Quezon] and Mima- 14 percent to Philippine
organized by the Filipino cessful fundraisers of her ing down to Parliament
By percentage ropa [Mindoro Occiden- GDP.
Centre Toronto (FCT). organization are sold out. Street in downtown T.O.
Saturday, April 24, at Over 500 guests, through the bitter winter
the Fairmont Royal York dressed up in their best cold to attend their prac-
Hotel. Filipino formal wear, are tices. The dance number There is nothing like returning to a place
Likewise, the heads expected to attend. Cock- is choreographed by Odie that remains unchanged to find the ways in
of businesses in the me-
tropolis will be presented
tails, photo shoots and
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Arena and Wendy Arena.
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at the event, together the foyer start at 6 PM. nir program committee, - Nelson Mandela
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competence, and inter-
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est to watch. Soho led
all anchors and reporters
most trusted ed in its list of the most

trusted Filipinos, espe-
The results echo the
high credibility ratings
in terms of appeal, En-
riquez was considered by
Four of GMA News news stories on cam. six, GMA Kapuso Foun- cially since a lot of those of GMA in the quantita- respondents as the most
and Public Affairs’ pillars “For two decades, dation Executive Vice included in the list are tive survey conducted by credible, while Tiangco
made it to the top fifteen Soho has been the familiar President Mel Tiangco highly respected,” Soho AGB Nielsen Philippines was said to be the most
most trusted Filipinos, face in front of the cam- placed ninth, while GMA said in an interview. last September. competent and most in-
according to a survey era whenever a big story Senior Vice President for Severino added, “This GMA scored a cred- teresting to watch. Ar-
conducted nationwide by breaks,”
monthly magazine Read- said
er’s Digest. Sarah
Jessica Soho, GMA Etchells
Vice President for News in her
Programs, noted as the special
most awarded Filipino report
broadcast journalist, pub-
placed third in the survey, lished
with Philippine National in the
Red Cross governor Rosa March
Jessica Soho Howie Severino Mel Tiangco Mike Enriquez Arnold Clavio Vicky Morales
Rosal and international 2010 is-
star Lea Salonga in the sue of Reader’s Digest. Radio Operations Mike is probably one of the top ibility rating of 68.9 per- nold Clavio and Vicky
first and second spots, re- Veteran documentary Enriquez ranked 13th. aspirations of any jour- cent, besting its rival’s Morales were also con-
spectively. filmmaker and GMA Tiangco and Enriquez nalist, to earn the trust of 45.7 percent. sistently in the top five
The most trusted news News.TV Editor-in-Chief are anchors of GMA’s the public.” In the same survey, news anchors across all
personality on the list, Howie Severino tied with primetime newscast “24 The trustworthiness GMA News and Pub- measured attributes.
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expertise in breaking Nepomuceno at number “Readers’ Digest is last October 2009 by topped the list based
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program from $26,000 age criteria for the de- disability who are eligible Toronto is Canada’s is dedicated to prosperity,
owners can have their tax to $36,000 and the CVA ferral program is still for either of the tax relief largest city and sixth opportunity and liveabili-
increases - whether CVA threshold for property 50 years of age or older, programs, where eligible largest government, and ty for all its residents. For
or budgetary related - de- value from $454,000 to and there is no CVA homeowners are entitled home to a diverse popu- information about non-
ferred without interest, $525,000 (automatically property-value threshold to approximately 30% relation of about 2.6 mil- emergency City services
and only repayable once increases to $575,000 for for the deferral program. bate on their Utility Bill lion people. It is the eco- and programs, Toronto
the homeowner sells the 2011 and 2012). It is es- Approximately 82,000 water charges. Consump- nomic engine of Canada residents, businesses and
property. timated that over 19,000 households are estimated tion thresholds have also and one of the greenest visitors can dial 311, 24
The City most recent- households are eligible to be eligible for the de- been increased for 2010 and most creative cities hours a day, 7 days a
ly enhanced its tax relief for the cancellation pro- ferral program. to 400 cubic metres. This in North America. To- week. (City of Toronto
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the household income cri- $40,000 to $50,000 for AFTERTHOUGHTS said, “you just completed The following day, I set my mind on after
from p. 8 your first year in the Col- found myself at the Pat’s graduating from elemen-
lege of Law. Now, you Flying School refund- tary school).
NOYNOY from p.13 pushed the country back- the nearby Pat’s Flying tell me — and be decisive ing the initial payment I Nowadays, during
wards instead of strength- School, likewise, located now, what do you really made. my solemn moments
and his family to stop. ening the democratic near the terminal; and so want to do for a living?” In the next two months of reflection, I wonder
He said only Baby institutions put in place I did. I spent the next 20 or after that, I just enjoyed what would have been
James, son of Kris, had after the late strongman Having learned that it 30 minutes listening to my summer vacation had I pursued that flying
been spared of criticisms was ousted in a peaceful would cost only P450 per the litany of my oldest away from evening law course, or my love for
thrown against their fam- people power revolution hour to fly the plane — brother on the steps that school; worked at day; on architecture, the law and
ily. on EDSA in 1986. after classroom hours, I I have to go through — R & R on week-ends at the several other interests
‘Worse than Marcos’ Earlier, Aquino said put in the initial payment involving many years of nearby Tagaytay, or vari- that I would have loved
Meanwhile in Daet, Mrs. Arroyo disrespected to reserve my place in the service, trainings, etc. ous Laguna towns with doing. On this, my wife,
Camarines Sur, Sen. the Office of the Presi- class. – in order to be a pilot my wife and my first-born Gie, would always tell
Aquino rated President dent. Driving home later, I flying a commercial pas- child and … just forgot me, “Had you traversed
Arroyo as a leader worse He said this was the saw my oldest brother, senger jetliner on inter- the whole thing about either of those roads,
than the late dictator Fer- reason why he would like Randolph (now deceased) national route. wearing that Philippine probably, we would not
dinand Marcos because to have a commission by chance near his home, You see, my broth- Airlines white uniform have met, because being
she had the tenacity to to handle all the cases hence, stopped the car, er Randolph was well with Pershing cap. in one of those indus-
muzzle institutions when against Mrs. Arroyo, if alighted and chatted with abreast on the business Meanwhile, just like tries, you would not have
the country had suppos- elected, so that all the is- him. because his brother-in- Renato, I’m in the media worked at the radio sta-
edly become more demo- sues against her would Casually, I mentioned law, was a pilot: Capt. business, but unlike Re- tion as a young reporter-
cratic. be resolved. Aquino said that I enrolled at a fly- Antonio Misa — who nato, he actuallty man- writer, and where I started
The Liberal Party also this body would run after ing school that afternoon was the pilot of that Phil- aged to pursue his interest my career in broadcast as
said it was not concerned ill-gotten wealth of the and thought of eventu- ippine Airlines BAC 111 in drawing, or sketching. a young radio announcer
about the attacks from Arroyos, if there were ally becoming a commer- jet seized by five hijack- In my case, I actually myself, but most impor-
Malacañang and wel- any. cial airline pilot. Whoa! ers on a domestic flight stopped sketching after tantly, where we first
comed the “non-endorse- “The lack of closure I thought he would be from Manila to south- graduating from high met.” And Gie was right,
ment” from Mrs. Arroyo. on many issues does not excited for his youngest ern Philippines, forcing school and pursued a because, having met, and
In an interview with help the country, we are sibling, but lo — and be- Capt. Misa to fly them to degree in journalism (in- later marrying her, is
reporters on after a rally, weakening many institu- hold, I got a lecture. Canton,China on March stead of the B.S. Archi- something I will not ex-
Aquino said Mrs. Arroyo tions,” Aquino said. “Look, brother,” he 31, 1971. tecture that I had always change for anything else.
18 Manila Media Monitor March 2010 PEOPLE & EVENTS
MPP Balkissoon cites AFCA into office

by Consul
Over the 32
years, AFCA has
ippine Canadian com-
munity organizations,
contribution to business, gov’t Edna Mae

Lazaro, new-
ly-installed
had a string of
achievements and
successes due to the
among them, the Philip-
pine Independence Day
Committee and the Ka-
Member of Provin- first day-long national president Minerva Gar- fortune of having layaan community asso-
cial Parliament Bas convention at the Ryer- cia said she and her fel- strong and capable ciation of Mississauga.
Balkissoon (Lib., Scar- son University campus in low officers aim to fur- presidents, who Aside from Garcia,
borough Rouge River) mid-2009, which provid- ther the goals of AFCA led it to such mile- the officers and board
has stressed the contri- ed an inspiring program and achieve even higher stones as – achiev- members inducted were:
bution of the Associa- particularly to newly ar- target levels for the good ing better recogni- executive vice president
tion of Filipino Canadian rived Filipino accoun- of the association and its tion of Philippine Al Tupe, CPA; vice presi-
Accountants (AFCA) tants interested in get- members. accounting degrees dent internal, Maria Vida
with the group’s great ting an insight into how AFCA had its begin- within the program Cruz, CPA; vice presi-
provision of resource for to prepare themselves to nings in Mississauga in Minerva Garcia is newly- of studies under the dent external Rodolfo
installed president of the
talented pool of accoun- get into the work force 1978, when a group of Association of Filipino Ca-
Certified General Perez, Jr., CPA; secretary
tants to the industrial and or attain better jobs in Filipino accountants got nadian Accountants. (Photo: Accountants asso- Rodolfo Acoba, MBA;
commercial sectors in the accounting and related together, among others, Ariel Ramos) ciation and the Cer- assistant secretary Ezra
Canadian Society. fields. Winston Lim, Ed Sarm- tified Management Suyom, CPA; Mercy
Speaking at the 32nd During her talk af- iento, Roger Calabio, and Romy Dizon, formed Accountants Association, Gonzales, CPA, CPA
anniversary ball of ter having been sworn Dan Palis, Ben Agellon the organization. initiating a program of (US); assistant treasurer
AFCA, Balkissoon said tax clinics in partnership Roan Joy de Vera, CPA;
Filipino accountants can with other Philippine Ca- Myra Famero, CPA,
be found in most areas of nadian community orga- CPA (US); public rela-
government and private nizations for low income tions officer Imelda Bau-
sectors today. groups, providing pro- tista, BSBA; and direc-
fessional seminars and tors Luisa Abu, BSBA;
2010-2011 officers training in various areas Anjanet Chan, MBA;
sworn to office of accounting and its re- Danilo Dimaano, CPA;
Witnessed by around lated fields, establishing Ma Vicente Eola, BSC
350 guests, the event also ties with other organiza- Acctg;Marrietta Gique,
celebrated the induction tions to further its objec- CPA; Jaric Justo, CPA;
into office of the 2010- tives, such as the CGA Melanie Sarmiento,
2011 AFCA officers and Association, the CMA BSBA; Helen Silva,
55 new members. Association, CPA (U.S.) CGA; and immediate
AFCA Immediate Past training organizations, past president Edgardo
Consul Edna Mae Lazaro (far right) inducts into office the 2010-2011 of-
President Edgardo Gon- and providing services Gonzales, CPA. (PR)
ficers and directors of the Association of Filipino Canadian Accountants.
zales, initiated AFCA’s (Photo: Ariel Ramos) and support to other Phil-
Toronto newspaperman Jojo Taduran (right) with former broadcast col-

league Al Pedroche -- editor-in-chief of “Pilipino Star Ngayon” during the
former’s visit to the Philippines. (Manuel Papa)
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Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton along with Cast of
‘‘
Angels Mike, Chris and Lando during her visit at
M Studio Restaurant in Mississauga. (Courtesy:
Romy Zetazate)
The first of the series of 2010 Philippine Independence Day Council (PIDC) events unfolds before us,
Saturday, April 24, and as such, the hardworking PIDC volunteers settle to work. To start off the sea-
son, the chairs and vice-chairs of various PIDC committees, led by PIDC president Minda Neri (5th
from right) gather together for a one entire day of taping aimed at promoting on television the events
of the organization. Among those who joined the new PIDC president for a souvenir photo of the day- Everyone ought to
worship God
long TV production work are (from left) Jun Villaruz, Cesar Manebo, Imie Belanger, Rory Elefano, Es-
tring Aguinaldo, program host Gie Alvarez, Leonie Manzanares, Josie Consunji, Gene Elamparo and
Bernie Sychangco. The PIDC is reputed to be the biggest Filipino Canadian organization in Ontario,
and probably the whole of Canada, mandated to bring to the fore the best of Philippine arts, culture according to his own
and heritage, and now includes charity. Particulars of the PIDC events will soon be circulated widely inclinations, and not
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Crowned as Miss Little Leyteño 2010, March 6, 2010, in Mississauga is Cath-

erine Mae Palanca Dipasupil, representing the town of Julita; 1st Runner
up was Cassie Rosalini Antoni Elises of Alangalang; 2nd Runner up was
Clarissa Serrano Baylon of Dulag; and, 3rd Runner up, Jessica Luib Chami
of Abuyog. Since August, 2009, candidates representing various towns in
Leyte sold raffle tickets, to their parents, relatives, friends, and supporters
for financial donations for a project to be designated by the candidate in
the town they represent. Leytenos Association of Ontario (LAO) President Top: Philippine Independence Day Council (PIDC) pageants chair Rosemer
Jose ‘Pempe’ Saavedra explained that as a provincial organization, there is Enverga responds to a query from Front Page Philippines TV program host
always the problem of situating a project in the various towns in the island Gie Alvarez on the “Little Miss Philippines PIDC 2010 pageant” as her co-
of Leyte without offending members in towns not designated. To avoid this chair, Sheila Canizares (2nd row, right), smiles and listens. The segment will
issue, the association encouraged members to help their hometown by leav- air sometime April. Vying for the title are (L-R) Samantha Mangune, Alyssa
ing the choice to the candidates in the pageant. Ninety per cent of what the Datu, MaeLynn Bucao, Lanna Dadural, Krystal Abrigo, Keisha Denise Balat-
money raised will be used directly for the initiative chosen. (LAO) bat and Mya Miskiw. Below: Aso appearing in a future Front Page Philip-
pines episode are the candidates to the “Miss Philippines PIDC 2010″ pag-
eant. In photo (L-R) are Lilly Malloy, Lindsay Anne Farrell, Aileen Gomez,
Michelle Amaral, Chanetelle Yumol, Catherine Grace Amaral, Naomi Macapa-
gal, Joannie Magbania-Nguyen and Jessica Eusebio. Two other candidates
-- whose names are not readily available at press time, are not in the photo.
Both pageants will be held, Saturday, May 8, 2010, at the Korean Cultural
Centre in North York, Ontario. Bing Marasigan co-chairs the Miss Philip-
pines pageant with Rosemer Enverga. At the bottom, are candidates for the
“Mrs. Philippines PIDC 2010”. To be held at the Rembrandt Banquet Hall in
Scarborough, Saturday, April 24, those vying for the title are (L-R) Nancy
Mesa, Amelia Estrada, Josephine Jumaway, Annabelle Migalbin and Maria
Bautista. Sena Flores co-chairs the event. (Manila Media Monitor Photo)
Philippine Independence Day Council (PIDC) pageant promoters Rosemer

Enverga (left) and Bing Marasigan (right) join Natalie Rafael for a souvenir
photo after the reigning Miss Philippines PIDC taped her 3-second bumper
and other promotional materials for the pageant on Front Page Philippines,
Saturday, March 13. The bumpers and promos will soon air on the Filipino
television program, airing on Rogers Cable, Sundays, 11 AM, on OMNI 2 TV
in Ontario and Saturdays, 5:30 PM, in Alberta, and via satellite (ExpressVu
-- Channel 216, Star Choice -- Channel 395 and Look Communications --
Channel 74), simulcast Ontario time. candidates to the 2010 Little Miss Phil-
ippines, Miss Philippines and Mrs. Philippines pageants likewise recorded
bumpers for airing. (Manila Media Monitor Photo)
PEOPLE & EVENTS March 2010 Manila Media Monitor 25
(L-R) Front Page Philippines TV host Gie Alvarez; Pharma-Cita’s Conchita

DOUBLE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: Yulito Capillas and Alesandra Ocay and Boy Belo; Manila Media Monitor’s Ace Alvarez; Ducharme Financial
(4th and 6th from left, respectively) are joined by their family in photo, Sat- Group’s Jerico Esguera; Zoraida and husband, Dr. Romeo Tan, are among
urday, March 6, when the former celebrated his 69th, and the latter, her 9th. those who toasted and celebrated the double family celebration on the birth
Personal and family friends of the celebrators were likewise present during anniversaries of Yulito Capilles on his 69th and Alesandra Ocay on her 9th.
the night-long fete. (Manila Media Monitor Photo) (Manila Media Monitor Photo)
OFW from p. 9 OFWs and their house- tive expenses”. and expenditures of both 2009.
‘‘
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Canada Region Commander Sir Emiliano R. Silverio (2nd from left) congratulates
Sir Tobias (Jun) Enverga of the Dimasalang Chapter on his promotion by the Rizal
Canada Region to Knight Commander of Rizal (KCR). Sir Jun’s promotion was
the result of his extensive help in the Rizal operations and projects for the past
several years. Others in photo are Sir Ed Prillo, KGOR (left) and Supreme Council
Trustee Sir George R. Poblete, KGOR (right). What made the event even memo-
rable was that the KCR jewel was presented to the newly promoted KCR by his
wife, Lady Rosemer Enverga (3rd from left).
The Philippine Independence Day Council (PIDC) has launched the most
prestigious pageants in Toronto: the 2010 “PIDC Miss Philippines” and
“Little Miss Philippines”. Miss Philippines candidates (L-R) are Michelle
Amaral, Regine Semira, Joannie Magbanla-Nguyen, Jessica Eusebio, Ch-
antelle Yumol, Catherine Grace Amaral, Eileen Gomez, and (front row, left)
Lindsay Miijares Farrell. Also in the front row are the candidates for Little
Miss Philippines Candidates (starting, 2nd from left): Maelynn Bucao, Mya
IT’S A TIE between Buddy Ibe and Ted Dayno (4th and 5th from left, respec- Miskiw, Samantha Mangune, Keisha Balatbat, Alyssa Grace Datu. The win-
tively) for the Founders’ Award of the Association of Filipino Canadian Ac- ners will become the Ambassadors of Goodwill for the Filipino Community.
countants (AFCA). The prestigious AFCA Founders’ Award is given to one PIDC continues to accept candidates for the Little-Miss, ages 5 to10 and
person biennially for one’s meritorious contributions and service to the or- Miss Philippines, ages 15 to 21. Please contact Rosemer Enverga for ad-
ganization. Ibe and Dayno, however, earned the highest total points equally ditional information, (416) 284 2810, or email littlemissphilippines@gmail.
from among the nominees on the various criteria to receive the award, strict- com or missphilippinespidc@gmail.com. The PIDC beauties and talents will
ly and carefully chosen by their peers in the profession. Joining them in the soon appear on TV program, “Front Page Philippines” airing on OMNI 2 Tele-
celebration of their accomplishments are the council pf past presidents of vision, Channel 69, Cable 14, Sundays, 11 AM with alternative viewing on
AFCA. (Photo: Ariel Ramos) Thursdays, 4 PM.(PIDC)
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Governments of Canada & Ontario Ontario is making it easier for businesses

support small businesses to work with government, grow and suc-
Launch Single Toll–Free Number, Making It Easier ceed. Creating an environment that will
For Businesses To Get Government Information help attract investment is a key compo-
To make it easier for busi- telephone number with busi- to get information on several nent of the government’s plan to create
ness owners to get the infor- ness information from both topics including financing op- jobs and grow the economy.
‘‘
mation they need, the govern- levels of government. tions, starting or growing a
ments of Canada and Ontario Callers can dial 1-888-745- business, federal and provincial - Harinder S. Takhar,
have collaborated to create a 8888 or TTY 1-800-268-7095 government programs, manag- Minister of Government Services
ing employees, regulations,
taxes, permits and licences,
Small and medium sized enterprises importing and exporting re-
quirements, and more. Government Services at the partnership between Industry
are the engine of the Canadian This was jointly announced Economic Developers Council Canada and ServiceOntario to
recently by Rob Moore, federal of Ontario’s 53rd annual con-
economy. Their success fuels economic ference and showcase.
provide integrated services to
Minister of State, Small Busi- businesses, through the Can-
growth and job creation. This new ness and Tourism and Harinder This new toll-free telephone ada-Ontario Business Service
S. Takhar, Ontario Minister of service is part of an ongoing Centre, and other services.
toll-free number makes it easier for
businesses to find the assistance they
need to make Canada more competitive,
by reducing the burden on hard
working Canadian entrepreneurs.
- Rob Moore, Minister of State,
Small Business and Tourism
PCCT Mini Trade Show slated

Saturday, March 27, 2010
The Philippine Chamber of Filipino businesses, the com-
Commerce-Toronto (PCCT) is munity and government insti-
inviting the public to its mini tutions.
trade show and networking The mini trade show is also
day, Saturday, March 27, from aimed at enhancing growth
9 AM to 9:00 PM to be held through team-building efforts Front Page Philippines TV host Gie Alvarez discusses with Jun Miranda, Asst. Vice Presi-
at the Quiapo! Quiapo! Res- and organizational effective- dent & Regional Head of PNB Global Remit, the topics that she will cover before taping of
taurant and Banquet Hall at ness. the segment for inclusion in an upcoming episode of the program, airing on OMNI 2 Televi-
#2Principal Road in Scarbor- For those who want to join sion. During the same interview, the PNB Global Remit executive explains to viewers the
company’s new product, dubbed as Email Money Transfer (EMT), where clients of the re-
ough. and rent a table as exhibitor, mittance subsidiary of the Philippine National Bank do not have to go to its office, or agent
Rafael Nebres, president please contact the PCCT office locations. Through EMT, clients may transfer money by doing online banking through their
of the PCCT said the full day at (416) 850-4966, or e-mail personal banking online facility; safe and secure, says, Miranda. Aside from stressing that
event is part of PCCT’s stra- Oswald Tugadi at ojtugadi@ PNB Global Remit offers one best exchange rate, he points out that EMT is “the best service
tegic leadership vision in the rogers.com or Agnes Loshusan we can offer to clients who would like to do their remittance at the comfort of their homes,
or offices, especially if their locations are in the outskirts of the city.” PNB Global Remit is a
Filipino Canadian business en- at agnesmk@rogers.com. regular and one major sponsor of Front Page Philippines since it started airing seven years
vironment in Toronto and aims (AA) ago on September 21, 2002 -- both in the program’s airing in Ontario and Alberta. (Manila
to facilitate interaction among Media Monitor Photo)
MONEY March 2010 Manila Media Monitor 29
Why pay tax on money

you never see?
By the Investors Group Financial Services Inc.
Based on their in-depth two are cash and equity). a portion of your non-reg-
knowledge of the invest- The problem is that istered investments into
ing habits of Canadians, interest income is the ‘equities’ that provide
investment professionals least tax-efficient income income from dividends
estimate that half to two- type. and capital gains, which
thirds of all investable Every $1 of interest are taxed at a much more
wealth in Canada is held income is fully taxable, favorable rate than inter-
outside registered sav- just the same as your em- est income.
ings plans (RSPs). ployment income. For example, any re-
That’s understandable So, if you are heavily alized capital gains you
because most conserva- invested in interest-gen- receive from an equity
tive investors take a prac- erating investments, you investment are taxed at
tical approach to invest- are likely to incur a stiff just 50 percent -- in other
ing that seeks to reduce tax liability each year words, only 50 cents of
risk and volatility while -- even though you may every dollar of the capi-
delivering a desired level not currently need that tal gain is subject to tax.
of returns over the long income. Dividend income also
term – in other words, And, your tax liabil- benefits from federal and
creating and maintaining ity becomes even more provincial tax credits that
a properly diversified- problematic if your in- provide a fair degree of
portfolio with the best vestments produce tax- tax relief.
prospects for long term able income each year Tax relief,
growth. but this income is auto- investment security
Often, those inves- matically reinvested (or If you’re a conserva-
tors seek the safety of compounded), creating tive, tax-sensitive inves-
‘guaranteed’ or ‘fixed-in- a tax bill with no cor- tor yet feel uncomfort-
come’ investments such responding cash flow to able about increasing
as bonds, mortgages, pay the tax. your level of risk by ex-
Guaranteed Investment After-tax return panding your portfolio of
Certificates (GICs), and Even though your equities (typically more
other interestgenerating interest income invest- volatile investments)
securities, which gener- ments may be deliver- there is a ‘conservative’
ally provide a stream of ing a significant return, solution available to you:
income while preserving that return may also be corporate structured deferral benefits similar capital gains. delivering the levels of
capital. (Fixed-income significantly reduced by mutual funds can of- to equities (or equity mu- A professional advi- return you want in order
investments are one of the high rate of taxes you ten be as ‘safe’ as fixed- tual funds), as along with sor can help ensure your to help realize your finan-
the three basic types of must pay. income investments yet the advantage of having portfolio is both tax- cial goals.
investments; the other One option is to move can also provide same tax your returns realized as efficient and capable of
PNB names Acevedo

incoming President
MANILA -- The Phil- Acevedo assumes his
ippine National Bank position on the annual
is embarking on a new stockholders’ meeting
and ambitious five-year May 25, 2010, and also
plan aimed at delivering the end of the current
sustained and enhanced term of Mier.
value to its stakehold- Acevedo brings with
ers with the recent ap- him 23 years of solid
pointment of Eugene S. banking experience fo-
Acevedo as president and cused on treasury opera-
chief executive officer, tions at Citibank. He is
replacing Byron T. Mier currently connected with
who will stay on as direc- Citigroup as Managing
tor of the bank. Director and Head of
The five-year plan is Global Markets, Hong
intended to boost PNB’s Kong and Taiwan Clus-
traditional sources of ter; Country Treasurer,
revenues which are loan Hong Kong and Macau;
operations, retail bank- Treasurer, Citicorp In-
ing and remittance. Us- ternational Limited; and
ing this business model, Chairman, Markets Asia meeting in May. He will a company under the re- merger with Allied Bank- sion and wider domestic
the PNB looks forward to Recruitment Committee. continue to be PNB’s rep- ceivership of the Securi- ing Corporation likewise and international foot-
generating significantly Mier will be nominat- resentative to the board ties and Exchange Com- signals a new phase and print that are expected
higher return on equity ed as a director of PNB of Victorias Milling mission. a new set of opportunities
in the range of 18-20 per- during the forthcom- Corp., the first successful Management said such as revenue and cost PNB
cent. ing annual stockholders’ bank-led rehabilitation of that PNB’s forthcoming synergies, market expan- continued on p. 30
30 Manila Media Monitor March 2010 MONEY
PNB from p. 29 profitability.
With the strong foun-
to significantly enhance dation set in place, PNB
the bank’s financial pros- is thus well positioned to
pects. explore new territories
“PNB is grateful for that will provide addi-
President Mier’s com- tional sources of income
petent leadership which and growth. As a whole,
enabled the Bank to suc- this new business tack
cessfully complete its is envisioned to enable
rehabilitation program in PNB to further strength-
2007.” en its franchise as one
From 2003 up to 2009, of the most stable and
PNB has achieved signif- well entrenched banks
icant strides in reducing in the Philippines serv-
its non-performing loans, ing a broad segment of
fortifying its core busi- customers, both here and
nesses, and improving overseas. (Manila Times)
Kalayaan Cultural Community Centre’s Resty del Rosario with wife, Luz del
Rosario, who serves as Trustee for Ward 6 and 11 in the English Separate
District School Board of the Dufferin-Peel region, together with other guests
at the induction of the new board and officers of the Association of Filipino
Canadian Accountants in Scarborough, Ontario, March 6, 2010. (Ariel Ra-
mos)
ENVIRONMENT March 2010 Manila Media Monitor 31
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32 Manila Media Monitor March 2010 MOTORING
Frequently, family and

friends ask, “Doesn’t it cost
total cost of her
invoice was
Car Ownership service. The oil
change includes
with a vehicle check list indi-
cating areas of concerns and
more when I service my car at
the dealership?”
$51.34. Not bad
you say, but let’s
Made Easy an original oil
filter engineered
the level of urgency for repair.
Your tires are measured for
The answer is “no”. The compare this to RAFAEL NEBRES specifically for tread wear and adjusted to the
price is what you pay, but the what you would that brand to proper pressures. You get all
value is what you receive.
Three months ago, I asked
receive at the
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The value you receive is protect
engine.
your
They
this for 2 to 5 dollars more than
the leading “Quick Lube”.
an employee to bring her 1995
Honda Civic to a popular
At a dealer-
ship, the staff
the price you paid for use the highest
grade oil in ac-
Please remember next time
that the price is what you pay
“Quick Lube” station to have value your time, cordance with but the value is what you re-
her oil changed. The facility but maintain that 25 minutes is of any maintenance require- your car engine’s specifica- ceive.
changed her oil, checked her an unrealistic duration to prop- ments. A brand trained techni- tions. Most dealers check your Another way to “make your
fluids, and recommended some erly evaluate a vehicle. They cian who works exclusively on vehicle’s serial number to en- car ownership easy.” (rafa-
additional service work – and endeavour to inspect each vehi- the brand of the car that you sure that there is no outstand- el168@yahoo.com)
all inside of 25 minutes. The cle thoroughly and apprise you are driving will complete your ing recalls. They provide you
Masse demands gov’t

edies worldwide. Toyota also “All these new commit-
announced it would pick up ments by Toyota to U.S. con-
recalled vehicles and provide sumers and the U.S. Congress
investigate Toyota rental cars with no charge for

American consumers. In addi-
tion, Toyota will establish an
are a result of the committee
hearings and various crimi-
nal and regulatory investiga-
OTTAWA - The government Masse said. ta’s Canadian consumers?” Automotive Centre of Quality tions. Meanwhile in Canada,
must launch an investigation “Toyota is providing better Congressional hearings in Excellence with a significant the government has decided
into Toyota that parallels ac- compensation, more informa- Washington have led to com- investment of resources and not to investigate at all. They
tions taken in the United States personnel. There have been no have abandoned Canadians
so that Canadians receive equal equivalent announcements or and let Toyota off the hook,
treatment and protection, New Canadian investigation commitments in Canada. says Masse. “Committee hear-
Democrat Industry and Au- Investigations by the U.S. ings in the House of Commons
tomotive Critic Brian Masse needed to get equal Attorney for the Southern Dis- are the only way to protect Ca-
(Windsor West) recently said. trict of Manhattan, the U.S. nadians since the Harper Con-
“The inaction of this gov- treatment for Canadians Securities and Exchange Com- servatives are derelict in their
ernment in dealing with Toyota mission, and the National High- responsibilities.” (NDP)
recalls has left Canadian con- tion and better protection to mitments by Toyota to dis- way Safety Administration are
sumers with nothing compared Americans. Why won’t this close information concerning ongoing. Transport Canada has Manila Media Monitor
to their American neighbors,” government stand up for Toyo- all vehicle recalls and rem- declined further investigation. Tel. (416) 285-8583
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT March 2010 Manila Media Monitor 33
FDCP runs a historical

scriptwriting contest for 2010
The Film Develop- ers and Filipino expats. pages of the script. The
ment Council of the Contestants may either be screenplay must be writ-
Philippines (FDCP) is based in the Philippines ten in Filipino, English
holding a national script- or outside the country. or in any local Filipino
writing competition The Philippine Con- dialect. Script written
this year. Deadline for sulate General’s office in in a local dialect should
submission of entries is Toronto said a panel of have a Tagalog or Eng-
May 20. Winners will distinguished judges will lish translation. Also,
be announced on Inde- declare three winners. if the script is written in
pendence Day, June 12, The first prize winner Filipino or English but
2011. will receive P350,000; carries in part dialogues
The contest aims to the second prize winner, in a local dialect, the ver-
promote and support the P250,000; and the third nacular should also have
development and growth prize winner, P150,000. translation. There should
of the Philippine film in- Applicant should sub- be historical accuracy
dustry to uplift aesthetic, mit only one entry repro- in the script that will be
cultural and social values duced into 7 copies, each submitted.
for a better understand- copy to be accompanied For more information Arevalo Ledesma Edmundo King Kizer
ing and appreciation of by a synopsis. The name and queries concerning Arevalo Ledesma does a 60s Elvis Presley showmanship while singing
the Filipino identity. of the writer and title of the contest, please call “Johnny B. Goode”, while Edmundo King Kizer seriously belts out “Help
This historical script- the script must be typed FDCP: Cely Tomas at Me” at the first round of the Filipino Singing Idol 2010 at the Filipino Centre
writing contest is open to out on a separate infor- 634-6984 or Abi Portillo Toronto’s Rizal Hall. Ledesma won the first prize and Kizer, second. Both
are new arrivals in Toronto from the Philippines. They will appear in the Fili-
all Filipino writers, his- mation sheet. No identi- at 638-2739 or log on to pino Singing Idol Grand Finals at Nathan Phillips Square on June 13. (Aida
torians, film enthusiasts, fying marks of the writer www.filmdevcouncilph. D’Orazio)
overseas Filipino work- should appear on the org.
Heart 2 Heart - Lovers delight

host of the Philippines’ also one of the biggest Maalihan, (905) 472-
version of Family Feud. product endorsers. 5818, Cell (647) 401-
Marian Rivera -- who As a bonus treat, for 5818; Rene Maalihan,
After a successful casid; DingDong Dantes and PMPC (Philippine became popular for her the first time the Brange- (647) 401-7363; and El-
stint in Doha, Qatar on and Marian Rivera. Movie Press Club) “TV role in teleseries Mari- lina of the Philippines vie, (416) 656-8269.
February 4, 2010 and Regine Velasquez, the Best Comedy Actor” Mar, is now the hottest will be in Toronto. So For tickets reserva-
Dubai last February 5, Diva, and also known as DingDong Dantes, 3rd actress and dancer in the don’t miss the show! tion, please visit www.
H2H kicks off its North jrementertainment.com.
American tour in Toronto VISA and Mastercard ac-
on Friday, May 14, 2010, cepted.
7:30 p.m. at the Massey Ticket prices: $145
Hall before proceeding to VIPs; $120, $110; $100;
eleven different cities in $80, $70, $55.,
the U.S. A chance to meet the
Toronto, Canada got stars in person for auto-
the best deal, eh! graph and photo oppor-
All this is brought tunities. VIP ticket hold-
about by JREM Group ers are invited to attend
Productions in associa- the VIP Night, Thursday,
tion with Belo Essen- May 13, 2010 at the Rem-
tials. brandt Banquet Hall, 930
Heart 2 Heart features Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes Progress Avenue, Scar-
two famous love teams Asia’s Songbird. Sexiest Man in the World, Philippines. She is also For ticket information borough. Dinner costs
of GMA-7. Regine Ve- Ogie Alcasid, Aliw ‘s most popular male model known as “Dyesebel” and sponsorship, please $40.00 per person. (PR)
lasquez and Ogie Al- “Entertainer of the Year” in the Philippines, and and “Darna”. Marian is call Elenita (Neneng)
Max Out on Your

Promotional and
Marketing Efforts.
Get Combo Ad Rates
for Television,
Newspaper &
Radio.
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34 Manila Media Monitor March 2010 ARTS / ENTERTAINMENT
KCCC Board of Kitchie Nadal signs with Mstudio exchange and exposure
of unknown, independent
Directors and officers artists here in Canada as
elected
Manila singer and based on real-life well as the Philippines.
songwriter Kitchie Nadal events and char- On March 20, Nadal
The Kalayaan Cul- has agreed to collaborate acters at Mstudio performed one of her
instead of the interest.
tural Community Centre with Mississauga-based Bar. Working ti- chart-topping single,
The Board of Direc-
(KCCC) has announced Mstudio Productions to tles are Freestyle Huwag na Huwag Mong
tors and Officers elected
the election of a new produce a new album. Friday, Rakaoke, Sasabihin at The Poor
were Ching Quejas, Pres-
board of directors during This was announced Sound Check, Alex located at 772A
ident ; Edgar Frondozo,
the annual general mem- recently by Mstudio’s and Dating Disco Dundas St. West of
Executive VP; Resty del
bership meeting last Feb- Deo Moreno, who said Game. Bathurst, the concert will
Rosario, VP, Programs/
ruary 28 to serve for the that Nadal is also break- The shows feature a number of local
Admin.; Eula Rulloda,
next two years. ing a new ground as an will be aired on indie bands such as Cos-
Secretary; Estelita Liwag,
Five of newly elected actress, and agreed to ap- FTV, a subscrip- micrayons, Noizytoyz,
Treasurer; Benny Cuevil-
board were new members, pear in “barKada”, a TV tion channel on and Out of Luck – music
las, Auditor ; Dr. Romy
namely, Minnie Ban- series planned to go in Rogers Cable 869 pieces which have been
Sinajon, PRO. Elected to
dayrel, Benny Cuevillas, production this year. and other social used in television com-
the board are Archie Ay-
Tommy de Guia, Benja- The show is currently network media mercials and have had
ala ; Minnie Bandayrel;
min Montada, and Eula in development phase outlets. radio airplay both here in
Luis Carbonell; Tommy
Rulloda, were welcomed where the characters are Moreno said, Toronto and in the Philip-
de Guia; Benjamin Mon-
to the board after the acquainted with script “We are still look- Kitchie Nadal pines
tada ; Delfin Palileo; and,
writers while the plots ing for people valuable experience or Mstudio is calling all
election. Ruffy Romano.
The Financial State- are fully developed. The with or without experi- agreeable to deferred wannabe rock stars, VJs,
ment for the fiscal year show revolves around ence who are interested payments, then you may stand-up comics, beauty
Ring in Spring!
2009 was presented to a bar that has become a in working behind-the- want to throw yourself in queens, ladies’ men and
Spring Dinner &
the members during the haven for artists and their scenes or in front of the the mix.” everyone in between.
Dance at Kalayaan
stories. camera,” adding that Moreno expressed an- Call 905 564 8773 or
meeting, which Ching Centre
Quejas, KCCC president Moreno said Mstudio “Most of the positions ticipation that the collab- send email inquiries to
Meanwhile, everyone
said, was highlighted Productions has plans to available are unpaid but oration with Nadal will moreno.deo@gmail.com
is invited to make one’s
by the reduction of the produce other TV shows if you are looking for open doors that will allow (PR)
way to the Kalayaan
building’s mortgage in- Centre on Friday, April 9
terest rate from 9.75% to for a treat to an evening Drive, Suite 3. going to Kalayaan Cen- always visit us at: www. of the broader Canadian,
3.75%. of dancing, great food, So, Break out your tre. kalayaancentre.ca. Filipino and global so-
The KCCC president and great fun! semi-formal attire for this For tickets or more The KCCC is a non- cieties, thru affirming,
said this is significant be- Kalayaan Centre’s big event! Doors open at information about this profit charitable orga- strengthening and em-
cause a bigger amount of Spring Dinner & Dance 6:30 p.m. and dinner will event contact Kalayaan nization that serves the powering processes, ser-
mortgage payments are Fundraiser will take place be served at 7:30 p.m. Centre at: coordinator. interest of the Filipino- vices and activities. (PR)
now applied to the prin- at the facility’s beautiful Tickets are only $20 kccc@bellnet.ca or 905- Canadian community as
cipal amount of the loan, Grand Hall, 5225 Orbitor each with all proceeds 602-0923. Or you can a contributing member
Superstar of RP Moviedom calls on the New

Consul General in Toronto: Nora Aunor paid a
courtesy call on the new Consul General of the
Philippines in Toronto, Tuesday, March 16, as
she prepares for her live concert in the city at
the Toronto International Celebration Church
in Scarborough. The concert, originally
scheduled Saturday, March 20, was cancelled.
No explanation was communicated by ThMS
Thee Mustard Seeds Entertainment Limited
-- the concert promoters for Ms. Aunor in To-
ronto, to this publication why the concert was
cancelled, nor when the show is re-scheduled.
(also with files from PhilConGen-Toronto
Victory attained by violence is tantamount to a

defeat, for it is momentary.
The rock metal band “Cast of Angels” after another performance at the Poor
- Mahatma Gandhi Alex Theatre in Toronto, March 20. (L-R) Chris, Lando, Ramon (sitting), Liz,
Lei and Mike. ( Romy Zetazate/St. Jamestown News Service)
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT March 2010 Manila Media Monitor 35
Filipino Canadian community’s gration, family separa-

tion, racism and access to
and historic evening for
the Filipino community,
tangible manifestation of
our assertion of making
stories of migration unravels at the healthcare. The fact that
people could relate to the
the night marked the be-
ginning of the Magkaisa
the Filipino community
count in Canada.”
arrival of the Maleta Maleta Project is a testa-
ment to the effectiveness
Centre’s seven-month
long art and culture ini-
Members of the Mag-
kaisa Centre are getting
Over 180 Filipino marked the day as the mon struggles.” He dis- of the collective process tiative. “The launching ready for another round
women, workers, youth beginning of the celebra- covered that the true con- through which the project just gave us all a glimpse of workshops, research
and allies linked arms last tion of PWC’s 10 years tents of the maletas were was conceived. “It was so of the bigger and bet- projects and community
March 20, welcoming of organizing work in these actual narratives. fun getting involved with ter things that will come mobilizations – together
the arrival of the much- Ontario. “Otherwise, art without something like this for out of the Maleta Proj- envisioning Filipinos as
anticipated Maleta (Suit- Messages of solidarity social relevance is hol- the first time, especially ect,” said Sanchez. The empowered members of
case) Project in Toronto. were read from the Ka- low, like an empty suit- when I hear people say Magkaisa Centre knows this society. Members
Entitled “End the Exploi- layaan Centre in British case,” he further stated. how good and well-orga- Filipinos will continue to of the Magkaisa Centre
tation, March for Libera- Columbia and the Kapit The closing remarks nized the exhibit is,” said arrive with their maletas: concluded the night with
tion: The Maleta Project Bisig Centre in Quebec, were delivered by Alle- Meryll Aguila, who is there will be more stories the statement that “the
Launch,” the multi-me- followed by a keynote ben Purugganan, member currently in high school to be told, and more bat- Maleta project siginifies
dia arts exhibit and cul- speech from Cecilia Di- of the PWC-ON. Posing and is one of the project’s tles to be fought. Sanchez the beginning of a new
tural show unpacked the ocson, Executive Director the question, “What do participants. said “The Maleta is the paradigm for our com-
Filipino-Canadian com- of the National Alliance art and women’s libera- A groundbreaking story of our lives. It is the munity.” (PWC)
munity’s maletas before of Philippine Women in tion have in common?”
the public, exposing their Canada (NAPWC). She challenged dominant
rich history of migration. Diocson shared the notions of freedom in a
With a particular focus journey of her maleta world where systemic
on enhancing women’s when she migrated in the barriers continually hin-
equality, human rights 1970’s. “I only had der Filipino women from
and genuine develop- one suitcase. Being a achieving genuine equal-
ment, the launch was a landed immigrant and a ity. As both an artist and
milestone event for the nurse, I knew what I had a community organizer,
Magkaisa Centre’s or- in my maleta – a dozen she described Maleta as a
ganizing work with the of nursing uniforms and larger project of redefin-
community. nursing caps. I was ready ing culture – one that is
The exhibit fea- for work,” she narrates, for the people and raises
tured art produced by illustrating how the mi- a collective conscious-
the member organiza- gration of the Filipino ness. “Art for the people
tions of the Magkaisa community in Canada is for liberation,” she em-
Centre: the Philippine has always been in re- phasized.
Women Centre of Ontar- sponse to the economy’s The volunteers and
io; SIKLAB-Ontario (a labour demands. For her, participants of the proj-
Filipino-Canadian work- the maleta represented ect then returned on stage
ers organization); and both the community’s to perform a song called
Ugnayan ng Kabataang history and its future as “Wavin Flag” expressing Classic Pilipino Puzzle 2
Pilipino sa Canada/Fili- the 4th largest commu- the community’s strength 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
pino Canadian Youth Al- nity in Canada. and their continuing PAHALANG
1 Alalay sa paglakad
liance-Ontario (UKPC/ Diocson encouraged struggle for freedom. 11 12
5 Abono
FCYA-ON). Drawing the audience to unpack “Interweaved through 11 Biyuleta 13 14
an overcapacity crowd more maletas through years of educating, or- 12 Tanggalan
of community members, documenting our wom- ganizing and mobiliz- 13 Mithi 15 16 17
academics, artists, trade en’s oral histories to fur- ing, the Maleta Project 14 Laganap 18 19
unionists and members ther reveal the commu- not only makes our task 15 Atraso
17 Param
of other progressive or- nity’s inspiring stories of of community building 20 21 22 23 24
18 Pangunahing dasal
ganizations, the launch struggle and resistance. more fun and engaging (2 salita) 25 26
was a celebration of a Artist/Educator Ma- but, more importantly, re- 20 Newscaster na

unique form of creativ- rissa Largo shared her claims the central role of Failon 27 28 29 30
ity expressed with strong experiences and valuable women as producers of 21 __ Fernando, 31 32 33
social content, setting the insights as a community history and innovators of Pampanga
spotlight on a community artist who works with creative expression,” ex- 22 Mr. Atienza 34 35
25 Umpisa
that strives to define and women and youth in To- plainsed Stephanie San- 27 Sawata 36 37
produce a dynamic cul- ronto and in Montreal. chez, a UKPC/FCYA-ON 30 Muni

ture that is truly empow- She emphasized that the and PWC-ON member. 31 Silong
ering and transformative. use of Participatory Ac- “We may not be what 33 Ulupong
24 Manyayahan 27 Leteng
The night opened with tion Research method- the mainstream perceives 34 Pigil
35 Lamanloob 25 Plata 28 Gaano
a song performed by Si- ology in the art-making as artists, but the collec- 26 Aklat dasalan 29 Yari
36 Niyapos
nag Bayan Ontario en- process is rooted in genu- tive process allowed us 37 Langis 32 Krokis
titled “Bangon Maria,” ine community partici- to creatively harness our
a call to women’s upris- pation and driven by the particular struggles and PABABA
ing and liberation. Joy passion for social change. resistance. We were able 1 Barandilya
Sioson, Chairperson of “Everyone was involved to make art that our com- 2 Parte ng bahay
3 Taginting
the Philippine Women in every stage, from the munity can really relate 4 Ari-arian
Ang millipede, na
Centre of Ontario (PWC- conceptualization to the to” she added. 5 Phone o pen__
parang alupihan, ay
ON) welcomed everyone art-making,” comments Many were impressed ang hayop na may
6 Busabusin
pinakamaraming
as she announced the ar- Mark Serrano, a mem- by the ingenuity and 7 Kasunduan
legs. Umaabot sa
rival of the Maleta Proj- ber of UKPC/FCYA-ON. beauty of the art pieces, 8 Modo
750 ang legs ng
ect in Toronto, ushering “As participants of the noting the clear convey- 9 Bayan sa
ibang millipede.
Pangasinan
in another phase in Fili- project, working and in- ance of the issues that
10 Bulong
pino women’s organizing tegrating with others al- they shed light on. 16 Madaldal
towards full participation lowed me to connect my Topics ranged from 19 Din
and entitlement in Ca- personal experiences to the Live-in Caregiver 22 Puluhan ng Baril
nadian society. She also our community’s com- Program, traumas of mi- 23 Tanglawan Sagot sa puzzle sa pahina 38
36 Manila Media Monitor March 2010 REFLECTIONS
God’s 26 Guards
A missionary on furlough told this true story while visiting his home counted them.
church in Michigan . ”It was because of those guards that we were afraid and left you alone.
”While serving at a small field hospital in Africa, every two weeks I trav- ”At this point in the sermon, one of the men in the congregation jumped
eled by bicycle through the jungle to a nearby city for supplies. to his feet and interrupted the missionary and asked if he could tell him the
This was a journey of two days and required camping overnight at the exact day this happened.
halfway point. ”The missionary told the congregation the date, and the man who inter-
”On one of these journeys, I arrived in the city where I planned to collect rupted told him this story:
money from a bank, purchase medicine, and supplies, and then begin my ”On the night of your incident in Africa , It was morning here and I was
two-day journey back to the field preparing to go play golf. I was about
hospital. to putt when I felt the urge to pray for
”Upon arrival in the city, I you.
observed two men fighting, one The men who had met together ”In fact, the urging of the Lord was
of whom had been seriously in- to pray that day stood up. so strong, I called men in this church
jured. I treated him for his inju- to meet with me here in the sanctuary
ries and at the same time talked The missionary wasn’t concerned with who to pray for you.
to him about the Lord. they were. He was too busy counting ”Would all of those men who met
”I then traveled two days,
camping overnight, and arrived
how many men he saw. with me on that day stand up?”
The men who had met together to
home without incident.... .
”Two weeks later I repeated
There were 26. pray that day stood up.
The missionary wasn’t concerned
my journey. with who they were. He was too busy
”Upon arriving in the city, I counting how many men he saw.
was approached by the young man I had treated. He told me that he had
known I carried money and medicines. He said, ‘Some friends and I followed There were 26.
you in to the jungle, knowing you would camp overnight. We planned to
kill you and take your money and drugs. But just as we were about to move This story is an incredible example of how the Spirit of the Lord moves
into your camp, we saw that you were surrounded by 26 armed guards. in behalf of those who love Him.
”At this, I laughed and said that I was certainly all alone in that jungle- If you ever hear such prodding, go along with it.
campsite. Nothing is ever hurt by prayer except the plans of the wicked one. (Shared
”The young man pressed the point, however, and said, ‘No, sir, I was by Ric S. Medina)
not the only person to see the guards, my friends also saw them, and we all
REFLECTIONS March 2010 Manila Media Monitor 37
Just Stay
‘‘
A nurse took the tired, anxious serviceman to the bedside. The Marine released the now lifeless hand he had been holding and went
to tell the nurse. While she did what she had to do, he waited.
“Your son is here,” she said to the old man.
Finally, she returned. She started to offer words of sympathy, but the
She had to repeat the words several times before the patient’s eyes opened. Marine interrupted her.
“Who was that man?” he asked.
Heavily sedated because of the pain of his heart attack, he dimly saw the young The nurse was startled, “He was your father,” she answered.
uniformed Marine standing outside the oxygen tent. He reached out his hand. “No, he wasn’t,” the Marine replied. “I never saw him before in my
The Marine wrapped his toughened life.”
fingers around the old man’s limp ones,
The next time someone

squeezing a message of love and encour- “Then why didn’t you say
agement. something when I took you to
needs you... just be there.

The nurse brought a chair so that the him?”
Marine could sit beside the bed.
“I knew right away there had
All through the night, the young Ma-
rine sat there in the poorly lighted ward,
holding the old man’s hand and offering
Stay. been a mistake, but I also knew
he needed his son, and his son
just wasn’t here.
him words of love and strength. -Author unknown
When I realized that he was
Occasionally, the nurse suggested that too sick to tell whether or not I
the Marine move away and rest awhile. was his son, knowing how much he needed me, I stayed.
He refused.
Whenever the nurse came into the ward, the Marine was oblivious of her and “I came here tonight to find a Mr. William Grey. His son was killed
of the night noises of the hospital - the clanking of the oxygen tank, the laughter in Iraq today, and I was sent to inform him. What was this Gentleman’s
of the night staff members exchanging greetings, the cries and moans of the other Name?”
patients.
The nurse with tears in her eyes answered, “Mr. William Grey.”
Now and then, she heard him say a few gentle words. The dying man said noth-
ing, only held tightly to his son all through the night. The next time someone needs you ... just be there. Stay. (Author un-
known; shared by Ric S. Medina, Philippine Gideons International – Lu-
Along towards dawn, the old man died. zon)
38 Manila Media Monitor March 2010 REFLECTIONS
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various religious groups,
made by individuals or
families and is passed on
to the big crowd expected
to attend.
Semana Santa including the Youth Min-
istry.
for generations since it
was popularized back in
The Triduum service
will continue with the Sa-
Paschal Triduum highlights Lenten observance “Pious faith expres- 1703 by Gaspar Aquino lubong, the early morning
By Faye Arellano sion in the language of our de Belen. procession of the statues
homeland brings back to The non-stop Pabasa, of the Sorrowful Mother
This season of Lent, sumption Church in the Lenten rituals in the Phil- life intense spiritual jour- which ends before noon Mary and the Risen Christ
the church of Our Lady of strict observance of the ippine homeland. ney of the Filipino com- of Good Friday, will be in a joyful reunion. The
Assumption on Bathurst Lenten and Easter sea- The marathon Pabasa munity during the Lenten participated in by mem- ceremony, scheduled for
Street (North of Eglinton sons. These Filipino tra- of Pasyon -- the singing season,” explained Grand bers of various choirs at 4:30 a.m. on April 4, will
Avenue W) – the Fili- ditional Lenten practices of the narrative text of Knight Fidel de Guzman, the Assumption Church be followed immediately
pinop chaplaincy in To- are replete with meaning, Christ’s passion, death adding that the Pabasa is and will be held at the by a concelebrated Easter
ronto, is again humming which characterizes the and resurrection, will a good example to Ca- parish hall. Mass.
with activities in the 40- strong Catholic faith in usher in the Paschal Trid- nadian-born Filipinos to Immediately to follow Parishioners are also
day observance of the the land. uum on Maundy Thurs- learn about the rich spiri- the Pabasa will be the invited by the commit-
“Semana Santa” or the Aside from the regular day, April 1. tual culture and tradition reading of Huling Pitong tee to a fellowship and
Holy Week. devotion to the Stations Spearheaded by the of their Filipino heritage. Wika (The Seven Last Easter breakfast at the
While the whole of of the Cross held on Fri- Knights of Columbus The Pasyon, the po- Words), which include church basement, where
Christendom is immersed days, traditional services Council #12582, the etic rendition in verse meditations and reflec- sharing of traditional
‘‘
in prayers, fasting and such as Pabasa, Huling Pabasa has been the hall- of the life and suffering tions by participants. Filipino food will be on
almsgiving, unique Fili- Pitong Wika and Salu- mark lenten tradition for of Christ, is perceived The congregation is en- spread.
pino Christian traditions bong have been lined up, over two decades of the by many practitioners as couraged to assemble at
are in full display at As- reminiscent of the staple Archdiocesan Filipino a lenten vow or panata the church by 10 a.m. due
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neighbours, Knights
A K A Y P A T A B A
Call on
of Columbus, reli-
gious associates and L I L A A L I S A N
friends from his church
thronged to his Scar-
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L I P A N A
God, but
row away
P A L I S
borough home and A M A N A M I N
from the
gave George R. Poblete
(3rd from right) a sur- T E D S A N K I M
prise visit on his75th
Birthday. P I G
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I L A L I M S A W A
- Indian Proverb
S A W A T A A T A Y
I N A K A P L A N A
Mom Len Mahoney celebrates her birth anniversary with children (left to
right)) Abigail, Russell, Delilah and husband Matthew
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