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April 2010 Toronto, Canada

Int’l community
PHILIPPINE ELECTIONS

watches RP
May 10 elections
By Ace Alvarez
In photo is the Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machine
The eyes of the interna- head to the Philippines as part swered the call for this mission that will be used for the first nationwide automated election
tional community are directed of an international observers shows our strong concern for in the Philippines. According to one analyst who observed
the use of a similar machine in the recount of the 2008 Min-
to the Philippines on the coun- mission. the deterioration of democracy nesota Senate Race, the core technology in the scanning
try’s May 10, 2010 presidential More than 17,000 offices and human rights in the Philip- of ballots proved to be extremely accurate. Andrew Appel’s
elections. will be contested across the pines.” analysis showed that “net” accuracy of optical-scan voting
Both government and non- Philippines, including the key The trip, taking place from was 99.99%; “gross” accuracy was 99.91%; and, the rate of
governmental organizations posts of President, Vice Presi- May 7 to 15, will monitor and ambiguous ballots was low, 99.99% unambiguous. Appel is
a professor and chair at the Department of Computer Sci-
from various parts of the world dent along with representatives investigate electoral fraud and ence, Princeton University.
are sending teams of represen- to the House of Representa- violence, particularly since this
tatives to the Philippines to ob- tives, the Senate, and a range is the first nationwide automat-
serve the conduct of this year’s of provincial, municipal, and ed election in the Philippines. the Esquimalt BC city council- five provinces are active with
presidential elections. Elec- local offices. The goal is to assure that voters or, “The Philippines has a long the United Church of Canada
tions in the Philippines have The People’s International are protected and free to vote history of election fraud, ma- (UCC), including Omega Bula,
a long reputation for election Observers Mission (PIOM), according to their conscience nipulation and violence, exem- Executive Minister of the UCC-
fraud and violence. was organized by civil soci- and that democratic processes plified by the horrific massacre Justice, Global and Ecumeni-
According to Basics, a pro- ety groups in the Philippines, are fully respected. near the town of Ampatuan on cal Relations Unit and Shaun
working class and people’s including churches, human Garrison said, “The role of the island of Mindanao late last E. Fryday, ordained Minister
community media organization rights advocates, lawyers and the Mission is to help ensure year in which 52 people were at Beaconsfield United Church
based in Toronto, 22 Canadian other non-governmental orga- and to assess whether the con- killed in cold blood, including in Quebec. Priscillia Lefebvre
citizens, including represen- nizations. ditions exist for the conduct of a record 30 journalists.” will attend as a member of the
tatives from churches, labor Basics News quoted Mis- a free, fair and credible elec- An eight-member delega- Canadian Union of Public Em-
unions, academics, lawyers and sion member Randall Garri- tion in which Philippine citi- tion from British Columbia ployees, local 4600 in Ottawa.
a sitting member of parliament, son - an elected City Councilor zens fully exercise their right also includes Professor Valerie
Don Davies (NDP, Vancouver from Esquimalt, B.C.as saying, to vote.” Raoul and health worker Ron COMMUNITY
Kingsway), are preparing to “the way Canadians have an- Basics News further quoted Jeffries. Six delegates from continued on p. 13

The photo is a still from a video taken by Front Page Philippines TV at the
Philippine Chamber of Commerce-Toronto Mini Trade Show, March 27, in Scar-
borough, Ontario, where J. Ramon ‘Chito’ Gonzales (left) and Jun Miranda, ex-
ecutives of money remittance companies Western Union and PNB Rapid Remit,
respectively, are engaged in a friendly conversation. Front Page Philippines
producer and Manila Media Monitor managing editor Ace Alvarez was inspired
to make a still of the video shot to show the good example that the executives
of two competing businesses exemplify. As Jun Miranda said in a conversation
with Ace Alvarez at another occasion when they were discussing Filipino atti-
tude in Toronto on business competition, “We must learn how to compete and
still keep our friendship; live and let live!” (See related story, From The Moni-
tor’s Desk, page 8)
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dividuals who are
eligible to vote in
a municipal and
school board elec-
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used by the City of advertisements.
Toronto to create the - Norman Douglas
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Hospicio de San Jose appeals which they can


be released or
celebration has for its consisting of plays, songs
theme: “Hospicio de San and dances from the

for financial help


are old enougrh Jose Celebrates 200 Years Spanish era to contem-
to fend for them- of Witnessing to Char- peroary times. (Pasinaya
selves. This is ity and Mission...Nur- means tribute).
By Rudy Viernes
the case of a young girl turing Hope.” It started A “Cradle of Hope”
NOVATO, CALI- tions -- pregnant single Jose. this writer is helping for last Dec. 28,2009 with a coffe-table book was pre-
FORNIA – Hospicio de mothers, street fami- In some cases babies her education in partner- grand motorcade through pared that includes Hos-
San Jose in Manila is ap- lies, vagrants, victims of born in hospitals aban- ship with a group he calls the streets of Manila with picio’s history and 101
pealing for financial as- abuse and violence, and doned by the mother af- Magnificent 15 whose Manila Mayor Alfredo testimonies from “adop-
sistance. those displaced by natu- ter birth were turned over members are willing to be Lim in the entourage, tees” and “alumni” all
The Hospicio de San ral disasters and calami- to Hospicio by the social part of a worthy cause. and the laying down of a over the world, some of
Jose is a Catholic charita- ties. worker of the said hospi- As earlier stated Hos- marker where Hospicio them have already fami-
ble institution, managed In the past there were tal. Other children are picio de San Jose is a had its beginnings. lies of their own.
since 1865 by the Daugh- newborn infants aban- admitted for temporary charitable institution that Last March 13, bene- Taj Hamad, Secretary
ters of Charity of St. doned by their anony- shelter only which nor- operates through the be- factors were honored General of the World As-
Vincent de Paul. It is the mous parents, especially mally lasts for half a year nevolence of people with during a “Tribute to Our sociation of Non-Govern-
foster home of orphans, at night, at the legendary or a year. But most often kind hearts. Indeed it Benefactors” night held ment Organizations ar-
children and adolescents “Turning Cradle” at the this arrangement is ex- needs outside help in or- in honor of St, Joseph, rived from New York on
abandoned or surren- gate of Hospicio. This tended when the mother der to continue its phil- its patron saint. The time to present the pres-
dered by their parents was discontinued because could not afford to have anthropic commitment personnel, children and tigious WANGO award
due to poverty. Some of of the emphasis placed her child back because of to provide residents their elderly presented a two- to the Sisters for Services
these children have spe- on the need for moth- extreme penury. very basic needs. Or it hour show entitled “Pa- to Humanity. He lauded
cial needs. There are also ers/parents to surrender Other residents are for needs sponsors for the sinaya: Hospico de San HOSPICIO
elderly residents with no- their children personally long-term care. This is education of children Jose Through the Years” continued on p. 5
where to stay. At present in order to facilitate the brought about when the of school age, or
there are nearly 300 resi- speedy process of find- mother brings her child to children with acute
dents to be fed and cared ing alternative families Hospicio to be safe from physical and mental Entrepreneurs
for, a monumental task for them. So the parents, harm’s way from an abu- infirmities who are wanted
the Sisters are undergo- especially the mothers, sive step-father, and there harder to take care for Canadian
ing daily, a consumate directly surrender their are many of such cases. of and whose stay at homebased
and enduring act indeed babies to to Hospicio and In this situation they the institution is fore business.
for such a long period of sign a Deed of Volun- stay at Hospicio where life.
time. tary Commitment which they are brought up and Hospicio is cel-
There is a Crisis Cen- means that the child is provided with education ebrating its bicen-
ter that caters to all types being surrendered to the so that they may have tennial this year
of clients in crisis situa- care of Hospicio de San a brighter future after (1810-2010!). The
NEWS April 2010 Manila Media Monitor 5
HOSPICIO from p. 4 no life was lost because 011632 then the num-
Hospicio for performing of the timely evacuation ber), Fax No. 734-2366,
such laudatory and he- of all the residents to the or send your checques to
roic acts of the Daughters second and third floors of this address: Hospicio de
of Charity to the helpless, the main building. San Jose, Ayala Bridge,
hopeless, homeless and If there are kind souls Quiapo, Manila, 1099.
those in abject circum- out there who like to be When we radiate light
stances who are no less benefactors or collabo- that makes a difference
God’s children for for rators of a philantropic in the life of others I re-
such a very long period cause they can email Sr. member the golden nug-
of time. Maria Socorro Evidente get which says: “It’s only
Sr. Maria Socorro Evi- at c_evidente@yahoo. when you share your life
dente of the Daughters of com who will give them with others that life be-
Charity and the Adminis- Hospicio’s bank account gins to have meaning and
trator is inviting Hospi- number, or call her in purpose, the time you
cio alumni and adoptees Manila at 734-2367/68 touch others is the time
in the United States and and 734-9184 (dial first you really live.
elsewhere, and there are
thousands of them, to
Civic leader Jun Enverga (4th from left) presents a photo-history of the Jua- go home and visit their
na Tejada law to the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multicultur- “roots” during this bicen-
alism Jason Kenney (3rd from left). Present at the presentation are, from tennial year which ends

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left, Consul General Minerva Jean A. Falcon, Parliamentary Secretary to the in December 2010.
Minister of International Cooperation Jim Abbott; Caregiver Advocate Joe
During last year’s
Oliver; Amb. Jose Brillantes, Rosemer Enverga and Maria Guiao. the cel-
ebration for caregivers was hosted by Caregivers Resource Centre, headed back-to-back flood that
by Terry Olayta, at the Mt. Zion Chuch, March 21. devastated the Metro-
Manila area Hospicio
was not spared. It is lo-
It’s easier
to quote Bella’s catering
Lechon cated at a small islet in
the middle of the Pasig
take-out • River at the fringe of the
poets than Ayala Bridge in Quiapo. .
to read
SHEPPARD AVE.
The entire first floor was
MORNINGSIDE AVE.

BELLA’S LECHON
them. inundated. You can just
CONLINS RD.

1139 MORNINGSIDE AVE., UNIT 23


SCARBOROUGH, ON M1C 1B9
MON - FRI: 10:30AM - 8:00PM imagine the material hav-
- Allison SAT - SUN: 10:00AM - 7:00PM
TEL: (416) 282-3288
oc (appliances, furnitures,
Barrows MILNER AVE.
books, etc.) the deluge
had wrought. Thank God
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patch, the
presidential
bet sometime
April dared
A C E A LVA R E Z all presidential
bets to take
psychiatric test
The next RP Tourism Secretary… to to prove that
they are men-
tally fit to run
During his stint as the Phil- Secretary of the country.
BELLA’S LECHON: THE NEWEST TAKE-OUT
ippines’ Secretary of Tourism, Labor. Mr. Gor- AND CATERING FACILITY TO SATISFY THE
Richard Gordon -- a Philip- Wow! Bigat don, I think FILIPINO TASTE BUD IN TORONTO formally
pine presidential candidate in naming tatlo! the psychiat- opened on Saturday, April 10. On hand at the
the May 10, 2010 elections, Eddie, Frank ric test must event are officers and members of the Philip-
appointed Atin Ito publisher and, last but be done after pine Chamber of Commerce-Toronto (PCCT).
In photo, (L-R) VP for Membership Oswald
Eddie Lee as Special Philip- not the least, the elections, Tugadi; Secretary Sonny Montojo; President
pine Tourism Representative in Ace. especially on Rafael Nebres - who does the honors on the
Canada. those who ceremonial ribbon-cutting; Isa Tugadi; Gina
If Gordon eventually wins *** lost the elec- Montojo; Joycie Ingeniero -- the proprietor
the presidency, my good friend On the oth- tions. Ahhh, it and head chef at Bella’s Lechon; and PCCT
Director Steve Pagao. Bella’s Lechon is lo-
Eddie Lee might get an ap- Ace Alvarez and Eddie Lee er hand, what would always cated at 1139 Morningside Avenue, Unit 23 in
pointment as the Philippines I can do is that, if Mar Roxas be mind-bog- Scarborough. For inquiries, please call (416)
Secretary of Tourism. Aba, Club-Ontario, si Tenny Sori- wins the race, I can conect Ed- gling how to 282-3288. (Manila Media Monitor Photo)
okay na okay! For the last ano, at iyong publisher/editor die and Frank with my distant figure out how
fourteen years, Eddie has been ng Philippine Courier, si Mon relative Mar. to recover the money spent Even as the president of the
a very good friend of mine. Datol. Only one problem remains. during the campaign sortie. PCCT, Mr. Nebres is closely
At bilang pagpapatunay, ‘dangan naman kasi itong si Mar doesn’t know me person- *** protected by those two guys
mga kaibigan, you will see in Tenny at si Mon, e! Mga Cor- ally; nor do I know him, too. See the other photo in this to his right: one looks like the
one photo in this page na mag- rigenda subjects! Kaya, bahala na si Ted Dayno page? The one cutting the rib- 1930s’ big fellow and the other
kasama kami ni Eddie. Re- *** – president of Forex Parcel bon at the opening of Bella’s from the U.S. Secret Service.
member that photo, Eddie? And because, Eddie and Service dito. I think Ted knows Lechon – a food catering and You can’t just imagine, how
Eddie, when you get an Philippine Labor Attache in Mar Roxas personally. take-out in Scarborough? much more, had Sir Paeng
appointment, bahala ka na sa Canada Frank Luna are good *** That’s Rafael Nebres, president been the … president of the
akin ha? Basta galit natin ang friends, too, hindi malayo na Back to Richard Gordon … of the Philippine Chamber of
presidente ng Philippine Press ma-appoint si Frank Luna as In a GMA TV news dis- Commerce-Toronto (PCCT). OOOPS continued on p. 7
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OOOPS from p. 6 If I don’t ride that quiet for the entire ride and to get you to yell out, but you
United States. helicopter, I might not say a word, I won’t charge didn’t. I’m impressed!’
*** never get another you! Morris replied, ‘Well, to
Of course, all of us know chance.’ But if you say one word, it’s tell you the truth, I almost said
that Mr. Nebres is the general To this, Esther fifty dollars.’ Morris and Es- something when Esther fell
manager of Action Honda. replied, ‘Morris ther agreed and up they went. out, but you know, fifty dollars
That dealership has a very that helicopter ride The pilot did all kinds of fancy is fifty dollars!’
good record for customer ser- is fifty dollars, and maneuvers, but not a word was ***
vice … that when I happened fifty dollars is fifty heard. He did his daredevil From Myrna Riley this time,
to drop by one day, I had no- dollars.’ The pilot tricks over and over again, but some quotes:
where to park my car. Reason overheard the cou- still not a word. When a man steals your
was that I visited as a media
Photo 3 ple and said, ‘Folks I’ll make When they landed, the pilot wife, there is no better revenge
supplier and not as a customer, ris went to the fair, and Morris you a deal. I’ll take the both of turned to Morris and said, ‘By
and all signs at available park- said, ‘Esther, I’m 85 years old. you for a ride. If you can stay golly, I did everything I could OOOPS continued on p. 10

ing spaces states what you read


in photo number 3.
***
From a forwarded mes-
sage in my inbox coming from
Chuchi Punsalan:

‘My name is Dan,


When I grow up to be a
man,
I want to go to India and Ja-
pan,
If I can, If I can, If I can. ‘

‘Very good’, the teacher


said to Dan.

She then asked Sally that it


was now her turn.

‘My name is Sally,


When I grow up to be a
lady,
I want to have a baby,
If I can, if I can, if I can.’

‘That is good Sally,’ the


teacher said. ‘But maybe one
day you will change your
mind.’

Next up was Little Johnny.


He was the naughty one in the
class. Here is his rhyme:

‘My name is Johnny,


When I grow up to be a
man,
Never mind India and Ja-
pan,
I’m going to help Sally with
her plan,
I know I can, I can, I can.
*** Bawat patak ng pawis at pagod mo........
Forex sa
From Edgar Morada, for-
merly of the Philippines’ Na-
tional Media Production Cen-
buong pusong ihahatid ng
tre:
Morris and his wife Esther pamilya mo.....
went to the state fair every year,
and every year Morris would
ask, Esther, I’d like to ride in kahit saan....... kahit kailan
that helicopter.’
Esther always replied, ‘I
know, Morris, but that helicop-
ter ride is fifty dollars, and fifty
dollars is fifty dollars.’
One year Esther and Mor-

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From the
If there is anything on vari- The PCCT, however, could
ous events and programs being not do it alone. The Filipino
organized and offered by the
Philippine Chamber of Com- Monitor’s Desk business sector has a lot to do
to make PCCT’s vision hap-
merce-Toronto (PCCT) that A C E A LVA R E Z pen.
Filipino-owned businesses and One problem, for example,
more so, by members of the
PCCT, must avail of, it should Speak no ill will, but of your is that when a business ad-
vances, or seems to advance,
be the seminars.
Officers and directors of the
strengths, accomplishments the competition starts destroy-
ing the first by idle talk. On 13 years of dedicated
PCCT spend time and resourc-
es in organizing the seminars,
and track record this, I like what Jun Miranda
– regional head of PNB Rapid
community service
Managing Editor
but from what I have observed Remit said when we were talk- ACE ALVAREZ
so far in the past and these re- ceutical industry back in the anticipated that their mem- ing about Filipino businesses
cent times, attendance is at a mid 70s and 80s. This, in addi- bers need such training and/ in general: “It would have been Associate Editor
cheerless rate. tion to the courses I took in the or re-training such as the one nicer if competing businesses GIE ALVAREZ
As a member of the PCCT graduate school during those described here. They knew it engage only under the terms of Contributing Editors
myself, I knew that the officers times, leading to an MBA de- from experience, the president friendly competition. Live and RICKY CALUEN
of the Filipino business organi- gree – but which I did not pur- of the PCCT himself, Rafael let live!, ‘di ba? MARIO DIMAIN
zation do notify the members sue too seriously, hence, un- Nebres, being a veteran survi- Jun Miranda recalled that as MAG CRUZ HATOL
way in advance of the date of able to complete it. Since those vor in several industry distur- a bank executive in Manila, he GRACE P. FREIRES
MANNY FREIRES
the seminars, hence, members times, however, the business bances in the car business as and his peers were competing BEN VICCARI
must have reserved the date environment has changed so the general manager of Action for business, but at the end of
and time in their calendars much that business gurus con- Honda in Scarborough -- of the day, they were friends, win- Editorial Assistant
and made arrangements in lieu stantly rethink practical ways which one of the worst to hit ing and dining together. LEN ALVAREZ-MAHONEY
of what they happen to have to manage constantly evolv- was last year’s. Not a lot of Let me stress here that Jun Contributors
in their calendars. By having ing issues facing each and ev- people know that Paeng is an and I were not talking about EVA AGPAOA
done this, they might have ery one of us daily in this 21st accountant by training in the the money remittance busi- NOEL PERADA
gained additional refined skills century, that even in my case, Philippines and a CPA, hence, ness. As I mentioned earlier, LARRY TORRES
on what they already knew on those I learned more than 20 always on guard on the corpo- we were talking about Filipino Account Executives
the general principles in the years ago are passe. rate bottom line. businesses in general. MYRNA SORIANO
operation of their businesses. Those gained by 10 per cent Meanwhile, in her remark If only the Filipino busi- JOHN TAN
For example, the last semi- of the PCCT members who at- at the conclusion of the semi- ness sector could unlearn and
nar conducted by the Centen- tended the April 21 business nar, Cori Naron – Vice Presi- relearn its ways, probably, we Graphics
COBIE CRUZ
nial College Centre for Busi- planning seminar on “What Do dent for Public Relations of the could have grown enormously
ness Entrepreneurship – in We Do After The Storm?” was PCCT, summed it up simply as a community long time ago. Published by
partnership with the PCCT on a loss to the 90 per cent of the by saying that PCCT members Having personally spent in Manila MEDIA MONITOR,
Wednesday evening, April 21, members and their businesses must make use of the benefits the past some fourteen years INC.
10 - 300 Invergordon
was so informative that had who chose to ignore their no- that they are entitled to enjoy doing business with the Chi- Avenue
PCCT members and the gener- tices. as members. Well said, Cori! nese community in Binondo, Scarborough, Ontario M1S
al Filipino business sector par- The points raised by seminar *** Manila, I observed that the 4K7
ticipated in, they would have facilitator Bob Lane during the Having mentioned Paeng Chinese helps one another; oh CANADA
session were fascinating that if Nebres … one who engages Tel. 416.285.8583
gained new insights in the fast yes, even a competing busi-
evolving world affecting the only business people would fix him in a conversation about ness. Manila MEDIA MONITOR
business environment. their attention on minor things Filipino businesses would eas- For example, try inquiring is published and circulated
From a personal perspec- around them, and which they ily sense his passion for the for an automotive part for your once a month
tive for example, I had one of continually ignored, would Filipino organization he loves car at one store in Binondo. in Toronto and its suburbs.
the best trainings in sales and have made a great difference in most -- the PCCT, and its thrust If the part is not readily Manila MEDIA MONITOR
marketing having worked with their operation. to uplift Filipino businesses ec- accepts submissions,
a world leader in the pharma- The PCCT incumbents onomically. SPEAK cont’d on p.15 subject
to availability of space, but
reserves the right to edit for
publication. Contributed
Time and again, we are late and expressive than those articles
asked if television can actually exposed to other preschool must be in MS Word
help children, especially those
in preschool ages.
Roundabout programs.
Many characters in Blue’s
document
format.
We know that appropriate M A G C R U Z - H ATO L Clues and Dora the Explorer Photo releases must be with
media can help develop logi- look into the camera as though captions and in JPEG
cal thinking, writing and math speaking directly to the child format.
skills among kids.
That was proven by earlier
Harvesting the benefits of viewer. This encourages the
kid viewer to “participate” in
Item and photo submissions
must be sent by e-mail at

educational TV
mediamonitor@rogers.com
studies. the unfolding story, even if the
We also know that educa- kids’ responses have nothing to Articles published in
tional TV and interactive me- the early grades. We know that may have been identical. do with the development of the Manila MEDIA MONITOR
may be reproduced only
dia could indeed enhance kids’ preschoolers who watched the Sineskwela producers com- story. The child either responds with the permission
creativity. program with regularity dem- missioned studies to the UP to questions, or performs an of the publisher.
Educational television has onstrated the highest levels of ISMED and its findings were action.
been proven to yield positive academic performance, espe- not remote. There was marked The end effect is that the SUBSCRIPTIONS,
ADVERTISING,
effects on the intellectual and cially when the subjects were improvement in school science child is made to believe that he CIRCULATION
academic development of chil- related to numbers and letter performance as well as interest is part of the story because of and other inquiries
dren under ten. Now that Bati- skills, as well as identifying in the subject among students the said act of participation. may be addressed at the
bot is returning to the Pinoy body parts. observed who were regularly Many pundits claim that following:
TV screen, it is wise to remind There is no study we could exposed to the said program. kids exposed to outstanding
TEL. (416) 285-8583
parents, who themselves were find linking the erstwhile pro- On the other hand, “partici- and participatory educational FAX (416) 285-6862
fed a diet consisting of Bati- gram Atbp to improved aca- patory programs” like Blue’s TV do well in school over
bot and Sesame Street, that demic performance although Clues and Dora the Explorer time, sometimes far into high e-mail:
there is an undeniable link considering that it was a clone are known to increase the vo- school. In fact, educational TV manilamediamonitor@
rogers.com
between Sesame Street view- of the original, it is not far cabularies of its kiddie view- HARVESTING
ing and toddlers’ readiness for fetched to infer that the results ers, making them more articu- continued on p.17
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A recent poll suggested that guage, food, every nary, free, educational states:”We developed this free
Canadians, unlike persons in
other countries, are not criti-
ethnic fight imagin-
able. In fact, a Ban- Commentary event in Ottawa from
May 13-16, 2010 at
exhibit to make tangible to the
general public the realities of
cal of foreign national citizens gladeshi cab driver BEN VICCARI Confederation Park; life for people displaced by
flocking here to settle. announced that had Montreal from May armed conflict, the root cause
Then comes last month’s my spoken Bengali 20-23 at Parc Jeanne- of the majority of crises where
exhaustive nationwide survey
remind us of the growth of vis-
not endeared me to
him, he would have Compounding Mance; Toronto from
May 27-30 at Christie
MSF works.
In 2008, the exhibit toured
ible minorities. For heaven’s
sake why, in all these years do
told me what exactly
he thought of those Confusion Pits Park and Waterloo
from June 3-6 at Wa-
eight cities in Canada and the
U.S.A. reaching approximately
we still cling to the term vis- Indian Bengalis who terloo Public Square. 30,000 visitors.
ible minorities? Sure, persons steal water from their rivers. sibilities. The very first thing I More »« Less The exhibit was first
of Chinese, Sikh, Tamil and “The mighty Chinatown. learn when I come to the coun- A Refugee Camp in the launched in France in 1995 and
Vietnamese origins differ from The Korean corner store own- try. The right to become a citi- Heart of the City is an outdoor, has toured countries in Asia,
each other, just as they do from er. The Somali model. Grants zen. interactive, educational exhib- Europe, the Middle East and
the white majority but as we handed out generously for “Abandon the country soon it, made up of materials MSF North America.
have learned do not particu- classical Indian dance forms; after and demand rescue from uses in its emergency medical- ***
larly concern Canadians about sarod and sitar maestros from the pickle I find myself in, for I work around the world. “Another fine mess,” as Mr
their being here. India ensconced in prestigious am a Canadian and it’s my right. MSF is an international Hardy remarked to Mr Laurel.
So why keep rubbing it in to universities; vocal classical Return briefly after spending independent humanitarian or- Well deserving of the label is
them and to all of us that they and tabla (Indian drums) play- years ‘back home’ and realize ganization that delivers emer- the OPP report virtually ab-
are “visible” minorities and de- ers performing in concert and with horror and indignation gency medical care to people solving all participants in the
liberaely single them out for at- harmony. And Sanskrit taught that I have to wait for three caught in crises in approxi- MSF computer scandal of any
tention as such? in universities. months to qualify for treat- mately 60 countries. wrongdoing.
*** “So no ‘official’ multicul- ment. Instant treatment is my The exhibit is a field-sized We are facing similar dith-
Ms. Ghosh, a poet-novelist turalism for sure, but I concede right. I am a Canadian. Com- camp made up of materials ering with the question of
and active in community af- in reality it’s very much a part plain. ‘Back home I had …’. used by MSF in its work with TTC chief Adam Giambrone.
fairs involving immigrants, of the urban U.S. landscape. In This, a country of our choice, refugees and internally dis- My own slogan for him is: Go
wrote: practice, not much difference a country we adopted of our placed persons (IDPs) around along with Giambrone?
“Listen, there must be a dif- there. own volition. But complain we the world. I wouldn’t trust him to run
ference. It’s a question of iden- “Peace. Yes, we propound must. And I don’t mean about The camp includes shelters, the Pony………Express! (Ben
tity. Hey, I know. People from brotherhood, eschew wars, and the wicked witch of a weather. a food distribution tent, a water Viccari is past president of the
the world over, every color, our young men and women I am a Canadian and I have and sanitatiion area, a health Canadian Ethnic Media Asso-
language, food, every ethnic are keepers of peace among the right to complain. Period. I clinic, a vaccination area, a ciation and frequently appeared
fight imaginable. They are here warring tribes in countries far want my rights. therapeutic feeding area for on OMNI TV Commentary,
and celebrated. It’s called mul- and wide. Well, not exactly “We are different after all. malnourished children, and a until his retirement September
ticulturalism and it’s uniquely any more. The lines have been Them Americans and us Cana- cholera treatment centre. An 2009 from the TV commentary
ours, ours and ours alone. blurred. dians.” experienced MSF field worker series. For more of his work,
“But on a visit to New York, “I’ve got it. There is a dif- *** will guide each group of 15-20 please visit Ben’s website at
it seemed I had landed in a big- ference. Rights. We have the Médecins Sans Frontières/ students through a 45-60 min- http://canscene.ripple.ca)
ger Toronto. People from the Charter of Rights and Free- Doctors Without Borders ute interactive tour.
world over, every color, lan- doms. Rights without respon- (MSF) is to stage an extraordi- A bulletin from MSF

When nature’s breath-tak- with shad- tic mountains, scape, a good foreground with
ing landscape captivates us, ows and an- rolling hills, exciting details like the rugged
our eyes could not get enough gles in your The 3rd Eye lakes, water- rocks, positioned on the side
of it. The grandeur finds its composi- falls, rugged of the frame would be an eye-
MARIO DIMAIN
niche in our brain and it trig- tion. rocks and col- grabbing idea.
gers our imagination to re-live When orful flowers. To spice-up the foreground,
the magnificent view over and
over again.
shooting a
beautiful Landscape Photography This place has
all the elements
include a few of the colorful
wild flowers. And for the main
In most cases our biological landscape, of a captivat- subject, the waterfalls or the
projector can play it back more you must ing landscape. hills would certainly fit the bill.
vibrantly and panoramically remember that the resulting ling pictures of landscapes that Together, we will capture it in The blue sky and the patches of
than the photos from our cam- photo will be viewed by your you have seen in the past will frame the way it captures our white clouds in the background
era. Then the frustrating ques- family and friends. (Some flash before your eyes. These eyes. would most definitely accentu-
tion pops up: Is it really pos- call it bragging, I call it shar- images in your head will work From where we stand, we ate the shot.

Peggy’s Cove Light Tower, Nova Scotia


Scarborough Bluffs
sible to shoot landscape that is ing.) Imagine that you Grand Canyon
just as beautiful as you see it? are getting paid mil- begin by scanning the Once the landscape we want
The answer is a definite yes. lions of dollars for the shot by wonders in your photography. horizon in 360 degrees from has been established, we con-
And if you find it hard to be- a hard-to-please client. This They are your inspirations and left to right. By doing so, we centrate on it. We will keep in
lieve, it will surprise you even thought will evoke challenge. the driving forces in mastering get to envision the horizontal mind that the best way to pres-
more to know, that it is also It will accelerate creativity and Landscape Photography. frame that isolates the winning ent any landscape is in a hori-
possible to improve your land- will awaken the sleeping art- Allow me to take you to a shot. If you want to put a three
scape photos by simply playing ist in you. All of the compel- place on earth that has majes- dimensional feel to your land- LANDSCAPE continued on p.17
10 Manila Media Monitor April 2010 VIEWS

You’re Entitled
There is always a woman were plain and simple: a full time work? How ing posters, brochures, calling
behind the success of every “We immensely enjoy about your family?” contacts, answering inquiries,
man and I am so lucky that I
have four!
the company of our
friends and we never to My Opinion I am so blessed to
have a family who al-
making and updating websites
and so on. Oftenly, they bal-
During my tenure as the get tired of them” and JUN ENVERGA ways supports me and ance their lives, too, between
president of PIDC preceding “No, no organization who has the same train their studies and the commu-
that of incumbent Minda Neri, pays for our tickets.” of thought as I do. Basi- nity. Just like what I often say,
My family and I oftenly were
late going to parties. Most
If you look at the
overall picture, parties
A Balancing Act cally, my activities are
the whole family’s ac-
there is a woman behind the
success of every man, I am so
people we know, however, un- were just part of the tivity. My community lucky I have four!
derstood our situation, since weekly grind; there were pic- exercise and we always wel- project is my family’s project. To add them all up, how
most of our friends know that nics and family gatherings, too, come a good work out. Now Luckily, my wife Rosemer and did I complete my Masters in
we had two or three fundraisers to attend. How did we balance that the PIDC responsibilities I share the same values, the dis- Project Management, amidst
and events that we had to show all these? We always catego- have diminished, we could do cussion between us are often my wife and I maintaining our
up on weekends. rize the events. We give priori- less driving and enjoy more times, “How do we get there?”, full time jobs, do all the organi-
We felt that we have to rep- ties to old “How do zational and catholic responsi-
resent the organization and friends, we make bilities, at the same time grow
the community as much as we weddings it hap- a responsible and loving fam-
could. We volunteered to do and special pen?” ily? How did we make all these
this party hopping, or we were occasions. Some- work for our lives and others?
“volun-told or volun-threat- Charitable times, our We are not exactly sure
ened” by organizers. Often events are ways are ourselves. It could have been
times, either as a joke or not, given spe- different through our will power or
event officers would tell us that cial men- …..None- strength in our characters and
“if you do not support my party tion in our theless, our extreme passion to help.
or event, we will not support calendar. we even- It could be because we enjoy
your events, too.” Othertimes, Business tually what we are doing. The rea-
they would try to touch our propos- reach our sons are boundless; it could be
lighter side, “Magtatampo na als and destina- anything. But there is one thing
kami niyan!” political tion to- I am sure of; we always have
Weekends were sometimes meetings gether, God’s blessings and guidance
a challenge for us, especially and events fulfilled all the way through. Prayer
when we knew we would not were way THE GEMS of Rosemer and Jun Enverga, namely, (L-R) Rystle, and raring is the mightiest of all the tools
be able to make it to three gath- below in Rocel and Reeza. (Text and Photo: Manila Media Monitor) to have that we utilize to reach our
erings. Oftentimes, my wife our sched- a new journey.
and I would go separately to uling preferences. dancing! Volun-threaten would way of helping the commu- We balance our life accord-
an event to start the night and Through the years of com- now be ignored. It is party nity, most especially those who ingly: God, family, job, com-
meet at the third function later munity service and involve- time! needed help the most in the munity, then ourselves…. then
in the evening. ment, we met hundreds of *** Philippines. we juggle a few things right on
Often, people asked us, good friends along the way. More questions always Our three daughters, name- top of everything. If we could
“How do you do all these It was somehow very hard to came up: “Your scheduling ly Rystle, Rocel and Reeza, do it, so could you!
things?” Don’t you two ever decline invitations from good was too tight, how about your share our passions too. They All these are just our stories
get tired?, or “Do you ever en- friends, most especially when family?” “How did you man- help every way they could. and my opinions … you are
joy what you are doing?” Or, their event were fundraisers age to complete your Master’s They immensely enjoyed giv- entitled to them. junenverga@
“Is your organization paying for worthy and legitimate proj- at York University and Schu- ing groceries and medicines gmail.com
for all these tickets?” ects. lich School of business with all to poor people during some of
The answers to the questions Dancing is a good form of these activities?” and “You got our missions. They enjoy mak-

Life is precious and short. death to get us problem into a lege to experience the love of
Too often, we get tangled up
with stupid, mundane prob-
motivated
question
to
our Our Journey very difficult
problem is usu-
the people that mean so much
to us: our family, our children,
lems that eat away precious existence. By E VA A G PA O A
ally the fact that our partners, our friends. It is
moments. Moments we could then, it’s too we don’t like a life filled with awe and won-
have spent doing things that late. Do it now. the solution. der of the world. It is a life of
are truly meaningful. At your Focus today It’s too painful, learning and growth. It is a life
deathbed, there is really only
one question worth asking
while you still
have the time.
What is life well lived? so we keep the
problem around,
full of sensual delight, of satis-
fied urges (only the legal one’s
and answer to which can give And bring pas- hoping that a dif- of course). It’s about loving the
meaning to your life: Did your sion into your ferent solution things you do and accepting
life have passion? Or, did the life. moments at work they peek out might present itself (of course the things you don’t love, but
mundane and unimportant drag Sure, we all have problems. to say “hello, hope you remem- it won’t). Solve your problems have to do.
you down? (The observant Some small and trivial, others ber me”. At the dinner table, quickly. Don’t let them become A life well lived is one that
reader might jump up at this large and devastating. And they there is an extra plate for your obsessions. brings peace and contentment.
point and say wait a minute, have to be dealt with. But too new companion. After a while, We let these problems drown Take advantage of your
those are really two questions: often, these problems consume they stop being just problems out the passion and hope in our life. Live like a storm, not like
But are they really?). our brain until there is no room and become obsessions. They lives. a gentle rain. Don’t wait for
A life well lived. Death will for anything or anyone else. are the filter through which ev- What is a life filled with pas- death to ask the question. Ask
focus you on that like a sin- In the morning, the problem is erything else is seen. sion? First and foremost it is a it now and live a life well lived.
gularity. But isn’t it a shame there, greeting us at the break- Every problem has a solu- life filled with joy. Joy at be- (info@thenannyexpert.com)
we need something as final as fast table. During those spare tion. What makes a simple ing alive and having the privi-

OOPS from p. 7 other but they stay together. The great question which I Freud) my wives. The first one left me
(Sacha Guitry) have not been able to answer is: There’s a way of transfer- and the second one didn’t.
than to let him keep her. (Da- By all means marry. If “What does a woman want?” ring funds that’s even faster (James Holt McGavra)
vid Bissonette) you get a good wife, you’ll be (Dumas) than electronic banking. It’s Two secrets to keep your
After marriage, husband happy. If you get a bad wife, I had some words with my called marriage. marriage brimming: (1) When-
and wife become two sides of a you’ll become a philosopher. wife, and she had some para- (Sam Kinison)
coin. They just can’t face each (Socrates) graphs with me. (Sigmund I’ve had bad luck with both OOPS continued on p. 15
NEWS April 2010 Manila Media Monitor 11

RISE Education Centre


Rediscovering Intelligence
for Sustainable Education
Being in a First World soci- ing hand to the home and the her potentials. Dubbed as the
ety, like Toronto, poses so many school to strengthen, not only ASPIRE process, it presents
challenges to a growing child. the academic performance, but itself as:
While it offers many oppor- also the positive values, and •Assessment of the Learn-
tunities, it also opens its doors self confidence of every child, er’s Needs
to a plurality of perspectives, thus, ensuring high impact ca- •Setting of Educational
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and influences. World society like ours. •Program design and con-
The child as a learner is RISE Education Centre puts duct of the Learning Program
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is expected of the child to be dividualized educational pro- with the Learner
able to navigate effectively and gram, reinforcing learning •Engagement with the Par-
competitively in the society. from the school and the home. ents for the Progress and De-
Parents have to work double Especially important this com- velopment of the Learner
time to ensure that all support- ing summer vacation where Operated by a highly ex-
ing agencies, like the home, learning loss happens in every perienced educator and school Lily Hope Rasco-Mendoza and her husband, Mar, are the Ed-
the school, and the church are learner from all levels, tutor- leader from the Philippines, ucation Director and Centre Administrator, respectively, of
RISE Education Centre - a tutoring centre for students from
working well together to equip ing becomes very important to Lily Hope Rasco-Mendoza, an
Senior Kindergarten to Grade 12, located on Pape Avenue in
the learner the capabilities, prepare for the coming school English Teacher who gradu- Toronto.
skills, knowledge, and values year. ated from Philippine Normal
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12 Manila Media Monitor April 2010 NEWS

CIMA to highlight the impact of the Ontario population


were not born in Canada.

Ontario Bill 158 on foreign


Many of them are inter-
nationally trained profes-
sionals whose creativity
qualified immigrants to Ontario and innovation are need-
ed to drive our economy
The Chartered Insti- profession in Ontario. tants at a disadvantage on a global scale.
tute of Management Ac- CIMA recognizes the when they immigrate to CIMA will be tabling
countants (CIMA) will importance of this, and Ontario. CIMA believes a number of amendments
be proposing amend- supports the elements of this Clause will act as an intended to ensure the
ments to Ontario Bill 158 the Bill that safeguard employment barrier, as it Bill will not negatively
at the public hearing of consumer protection and proposes a ban on the use affect the Ontario gov-
the Standing Committee increase transparency in of foreign professional ernment’s stated policy
on the Accountancy profes- designations on docu- of helping foreign trained

‘‘
Justice Policy sched- sion. However, CIMA ments, including resumes professionals integrate in
uled for April 22, 2010 at has brought to the atten- and business cards. to the Ontario economy.
the Ontario Legislature. tion of the Ontario Gov- Financial and man- For media enquiries,
Bill 158, The Account- ernment what it deems agement services form please contact:
ing Professions Act, was to be an overly restric- a vital component of the Martin Saxton
tabled in the Legislature tive Clause within the economy. Moreover, ap- Tel +905 553 0346
by the Ontario govern- Bill, which will place proximately half of To-
ment with a view to mod- internationally qualified ronto’s population and a
ernizing the accounting professional accoun- significant proportion of Manila Media Monitor
Tel. (416) 285-8583

Filipino youth leader Louroz Mercader has for- The lessons this life has plant-
mally launched his candidacy for Ward 7 City
Councillor before the Filipino Community of
ed in my heart pertain more
Mississauga on April 17. The launch with the to caring than crops, more to
community has given Filipino voters the op-
portunity to learn more about the candidate, Golden Rule than gold, more
his history of struggle and work in Mississau- to the proper choice than to the
popular choice.
ga, and his vision and ideas for the future.“I
wanted to communicate to them my passion,
commitment and love for my city and her peo-
ple. Most of all, I hope the launch would in- - Kirby Larson
spire Filipino-Canadians to join my campaign
team in our effort to claim Mississauga’s great
future” said Mercader.
NEWS April 2010 Manila Media Monitor 13

COMMUNITY quire, GFA Chair, said elections.” elections, Digital Journal in the elections. The de- national elections.
from p. 1 that a number of Austra- The privileges and reported. fense chief has placed the With the new automat-
lian Embassy staff will reportorial responsibil- The United King- country’s armed forces ed elections, winners will
Elsewhere, the Global be deployed as election ity of the International dom’s ambassador to the under the full disposal of be known in a matter of
Filipino Nation (GFN) observers. Election Observers un- Philippines Stephen Lil- the Comelec. hours instead of days or
-- an international orga- A letter to GFA dated der Comelec Resolution lie said the UK intends “I want the whole months when vote count-
nization of global Fili- March 31, 2010 from 8763 are, firstly, conduct to take advantage of the world to see how our ing was done manually.
pino leaders and organi- the Rod Smith, Austra- reviews, interviews, ob- Philippine COMELEC armed forces will pro- World Publics Strong-
zations, is also sending lian Ambassador to the servations, inspections law that allows for for- tect our election which ly Favor International
international observers Philippines, underscored of the entire election pro- eign observers to observe is fundamental to any de- Observers for Elections
from different countries, the fact that “the deploy- cess before, during and elections. mocracy,” said Gonzales, A WorldPublicOpin-
including the United ment of accredited for- after elections; and, sec- Philippine Defense adding this will be a big ion.org poll of seventeen
States, Australia, and eign observers can be an ondly, submit a copy of Secretary Norberto Gon- challenge that is good for nations last year found
South Korea. Composing important complement to their Observation Report. zales has also invited the armed forces. that publics in fifteen fa-
the group are dual citi- the efforts of domestic An International Election representatives from the Gonzales said the vor the general practice
zens, i.e., foreign citizens poll watchers, the Philip- Observer cannot engage international defense and presence of the interna- of having international
who are also Filipino citi- pines’ Commission on in local partisan politics military community to tional observers will frus- observers monitor elec-
zens. Elections, and ordinary or contribute to any can- come to the country to trate attempts to discredit tions. In eleven of the na-
Global Filipinos Aus- Filipino citizens who are didate. That would vio- observe the presidential defense and military es- tions, most people think
tralia (GFA), which is an working to achieve trans- late the Omnibus Elec- and local elections. tablishment in its efforts that their own country
integral part of the GFN parent, orderly and fair tion Code. The Manila Bulle- to assist the Comelec in would benefit from inter-
“family”, has made a elections in May …. I ap- The government of the tin said that Gonzales ensuring honest, orderly national observers moni-
special collaborative ar- plaud the commitment of United Kingdom is like- wanted defense and mili- and peaceful elections. toring their elections.
rangement on the role of Global Filipinos Austra- wise sending a group of tary observers around At least 50 million
the Australian Embassy. lia in joining this effort to observers to the upcom- the globe to see how the voters are expected to COMMUNITY
Lolita Farmer, Es- support honest and clean ing Philippine national armed forces will behave participate in the May 10 continued on p. 17
14 Manila Media Monitor April 2010 NEWS
Full national launch of first and only free relief ized since it was the first Angel Network really child under the age of 12.
time I left my child with helped me to feel pre- Nanny Angels are avail-
nanny-care service for mothers with breast cancer someone else. Iqra took pared as a nanny to go able in Toronto, Ottawa,

Angels provide “relief” to her right away – it was


a well-needed emotional
and physical break for
into a household that
was dealing with a breast
cancer diagnosis,” said
Calgary and Vancouver
for up to five hours of re-
lief care for free per week.

in time for Mother’s Day


me.” Lourdes Banggot, Vol- All Nanny Angels are ex-
To date, over 30 unteer Nanny Angel. perienced and screened
families from across the “When I went into Uzma carefully. Nanny Angels
country have benefited and baby Iqra’s home I bring with them a Nanny
Facing breast cancer Nanny Angel Network. are being well looked af- from the Nanny Angel saw first-hand how my Angel Activity Bag filled
is hard at any time of the “During my treatment for ter, while they get some Network. The Network volunteer work was hav- with resource materials,
year, but it can be worse breast cancer in 2008, I much needed rest, go to began training Nanny ing a positive impact. I books, and arts and crafts
around Mother’s Day for realized that many moms appointments, or sim- Angels in September get so much out of being for children.
moms with young chil- struggled with childcare. ply have time for them- 2009 through a special- a nanny and now I’ve had People who know of
dren. This Mother’s Day, I am thrilled that through selves. ized program with in- a chance to give back.” a family requiring relief
with the full launch of its our volunteer nannies of “In addition to the struction in: first-aid and The Nanny Angel nanny care, or of a nan-
services nationally, the the Nanny Angel Net- ny interested in volun-
Nanny Angel Network work we can now offer teering, may contact the
is ensuring that mothers relief childcare to help The Nanny Angels provide mothers Nanny Angel Network at
with breast cancer can re- moms through this very 416-730-0025, toll-free
ceive “relief” nanny care difficult time.” with the security that their children are at 1-877-731-8866, or go
during and after this spe- The Nanny Angel Net- to www.nannyangelnet-
cial time of year. work is the first and only being well looked after work.com.
“A diagnosis of breast service of its kind in Can- About Rethink Breast
cancer is devastating at ada. At no cost to moth- emotional distress of be- CPR; breast cancer, its Network was founded in Cancer: Rethink Breast
the best of times, but ers diagnosed with breast ing diagnosed with breast treatment, the recovery 2009 by Audrey Guth, Cancer is a bold charity
it’s especially difficult cancer who are in treat- cancer – multiple doctor process, and understand- President and CEO of Di- that helps young people
around Mother’s Day ment, or in the early stag- appointments, treatments, ing the psychological amond Personnel, to link affected by and con-
when moms that should es of recovery, the Nanny surgeries, uncertain fu- and emotional effects the volunteer professional cerned about breast can-
be getting a break, have Angel Network provides ture – I also worried disease may have on the nannies to mothers with cer through innovative
the increased burden of professional caregivers, about the impact on my family. To date, 66 nan- breast cancer. It is gener- education, research and
dealing with the disease, Nanny Angels, to fami- five-month old baby,” nies are participating in ously funded by Rethink support programs. For
while still caring for their lies in Toronto, Ottawa, said Uzma Imran, recipi- the program (38 in To- Breast Cancer. To be eli- additional information,
young children,” said Au- Calgary and Vancouver. ent of a Nanny Angel in ronto, 24 in Vancouver, 3 gible, a mother must be visit www.rethinkbreast-
drey Guth, President and The Nanny Angels pro- Toronto. “I was reassured in Calgary, 1 in Ottawa). newly diagnosed with cancer.com. (pr)
CEO of Diamond Per- vide mothers with the se- that my Nanny Angel was “The training I re- breast cancer, or in treat-
sonnel, Founder of the curity that their children professional and special- ceived from the Nanny ment, and must have a
NEWS April 2010 Manila Media Monitor 15

SPEAK from p. 8 try their best to adhere than loose talks attacking his talk: “The problem nity organizations, would products and services, or
to the objectives and the person of your com- with Nelson Alvarez is you rather be known as one who speaks jealously
available, the clerk tells the agreed norms within petitor. As businessman … (paused), masyadong a person possessing the of ill will on your compe-
you that he, or she, does the organization. In the Dave Nguyen once said mabait.” quality mentioned imme- tition (real or perceived)
not have it at the mo- meantime, those who during our interview to- The contender to the diately above, relying on just to get what you aim
ment in the store, but have refused to form part gether over “ichannel” presidency could not say your strenghts, accom- for? (ace.alvarez@rog-
he will phone the ware- of the organization are – a public and social af- anything of ill will against plishments and track re- ers.com)
house to inquire if the having the field day de- fairs issues specialty tele- my brother for the latter cord to sell yourself, your
part is available. Friends, stroying the organization. vision carried by Rogers was a man of integrity;
that “warehouse” turned Jealousy…jealousy … Cable on Channel 197 nor could the contender
out to be the store at the *** and Bell ExpressVu on lie about something on OOPS from p. 10 A good wife always
next door, which the lat- Jealousy; invariably a 514, “We rely only on our him just to win an elec- forgives her husband
ever you’re wrong, admit when she is wrong. (Rod-
ter would readily share symptom of neurotic in- strengths, accomplish- tion.
it; (2) Whenever you’re ney Dangerfield)
with the store you are at. security, as American sci- ments and track record.” While the contender
right, shut up. (Pat Mur- A man put an ad in
The “warehouse” store ence writer Robert Hein- Those words from my lost in that election, he
ra) the classifieds: ‘Wife
earned and sold the good, lein said. friend, Dave Nguyen, re- earned something big at
The most effective Wanted’.
and the store you are What’s lacking with minded me of one story the same time; and this
way to remember your The next day he re-
buying it from earned a a jealous person is his, back in the early 80s from was his own reputation
wife’s birthday is to for- ceived a hundred replies.
small commission from or her, competency and a friend of my brother, for “integrity”, so much
get it once. (Nash) They all said the same
the sale. self-confidence. So, Buy- Nelson Alvarez. so that when my brother
You know what I did thing: ‘You can have
But that was in Ma- ers, Beware! If your sup- At that time, my rose to become the presi-
before I married? Any- mine.’ (Anonymous)
nila; and, in that clustered plier starts talking ill will brother was the president dent of the labor federa-
thing I wanted to. (Anon- First Guy (proudly):
community. against the person of his, of the Pepsi Cola Sales tion where PSAU and
ymous) My wife’s an angel.
We are also a cluster or her competitor, then and Advertising Union two other local unions
My wife and I were Second Guy: You’re
community in T.O., but your suppliers’ products (PSAU) – a local union at Pepsi Cola were affili-
happy for twenty years. lucky, mine’s still alive.
what do we do to our- and services do not have at Pepsi Cola composed ated with, the contender
Then we met. (Henry (Anonymous)
selves? We destroy one anything to offer to meet of sales and advertising had his time, too, as pres-
Youngman)
another, especially if your expectations and re- personnel at all the com- ident of PSAU, having
one’s business is in com- quirements. pany’s plants and ware- earned himself likewise
petition with ours. Try to Friends in the busi- houses south of Manila a reputation for that one
form an organization of
aligned businesses and
ness sector, here’s an
advice where we may
to southern Luzon up to
Gumaca, Quezon.
special quality admirable
on anyone – integrity!
If your parents never had
the bigger ones would start from. In marketing Came election time, For all of us, regard- children, chances are
say, “What for?” your products and ser- where during his cam- less of what we are up to you won’t, either.
Those who have vices, talk more on the paign, the only con- – as business people, or
aligned themselves with advantages and benefits tending candidate to the holding elective posts, in- - Dick Cavett
the formed organization of your products, rather presidency said during cluding those in commu-
16 Manila Media Monitor April 2010 NEWS

RP remains on piracy watchlist pines, other countries


on the Watch List are
Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil,
through bilateral discus-
sion during the coming
year,” as they “do not
The U.S. government The Philippines has of specialized courts, the port is important because Brunei, Colombia, Costa provide an adequate level
said recently that inspite been on the lower-level USTR said that the legis- it serves as the foundation Rica, Dominican Repub- of IPR protection or en-
of high-profile raids and Watch List of the Special lative branch of govern- for a year-round process lic, Ecuador, Egypt, Fin- forcement, or market ac-
publicity stints, the Phil- 301 Report since 2005. ment still has much work used to secure meaning- land, Greece, Guatemala, cess for persons relying
ippines has fallen short The USTR once again to do. ful reforms that bolsters Italy, Jamaica, Kuwait, on intellectual property
of addressing violations cited 168 Mall, Binondo, “The US encourages our exports and supports Lebanon, Malaysia, Mex- protection.”
of intellectual property Greenhills, Makati Cine- the Philippines to com- American jobs in IPR-in- ico, Norway, Peru, Ro- Similar to last year,
rights (IPR) in the coun- ma Square and Quiapo as plete its work on legis- tensive industries,” Am- mania, Spain, Tajikistan, Paraguay would still be
try. so-called “notorious mar- lative reforms needed to bassador Ron Kirk of the Turkey, Turkmenistan, under Section 306 moni-
In its Special 301 Re- kets” or piracy hotspots strengthen IPR protec- USTR said. Ukraine, Uzbekistan and toring through a bilateral
port released recently, the in the country. tion, including the imple- The USTR said it Vietnam. memorandum of under-
Office of the US Trade “Street stalls in these mentation of the WIPO would conduct an out- China, Russia, Alge- standing.
Representative (USTR) areas are a haven for [World Intellectual Prop- of-cycle review for the ria, Argentina, Canada, Czech Republic, Hun-
retained the Philippines counterfeit clothing, erty Organization] Inter- Philippines, as well as Chile, India, Indonesia, gary and Poland were
on its Watch List, citing shoes, watches and hand- net Treaties, which have Thailand, this year, to Pakistan, Thailand and removed from the Watch
Manila’s “ineffective bags,” the USTR said. been pending in Con- “monitor progress on Venezuela were placed List of the 2010 Special
enforcement of IPR,” “Due to the unwilling- gress for years, and the specific IPR issues, on the higher-level Prior- 301 Report.
which “continues to be a ness of local investigation final signing of the Anti- which will allow us to ity Watch List this year. For the 2010 report,
concern.” agencies and government Camcording Bill,” the deepen our IPR dialogue The USTR said these the USTR reviewed IPR
The Special 301 Re- authorities to confront US agency said. and cooperation with two 11 nations would be protection and enforce-
port recommends trade stall owners, trademark Washington is also key trading partners.” “the subject of particu- ment efforts in 77 coun-
barriers or sanctions on owners have a difficult “concerned about amend- Besides the Philip- larly intense engagement tries. (Manila Times)
US trading partners that time obtaining meaning- ments to the Patent Law
are perceived lacking in ful government action.” that prohibit patents on Consul General Minerva Jean
IPR protection. “[A]lthough a 2006 certain chemical forms
A. Falcon (1st row, 2nd from
left) with the officers of the
“Although some Executive Order estab- unless the applicant dem- Philippine Chamber of Com-
merce Toronto (PCCT) shortly
agencies continue mak- lished landlord liability, onstrates increased effi- after the opening of the busi-
ing progress to increase reportedly no landlords cacy.” ness organization’s mini trade
show held in Scarborough,
raid and seizure activ- have yet been prosecuted “Intellectual property Ontario recently. To the Con-
sul General’s right is PCCT
ity, these efforts have for IPR violations,” the theft in overseas markets president Rafael Nebres. To
proven inefficient to ad- USTR said. is an export killer for her left is Mrs. Sylvia Nebres,
and Oswald Tugadi, vice pres-
dress widespread piracy While the Philippine American businesses and ident for membership of the
PCCT. Second row, from left
and counterfeiting in the judiciary made inroads in a job killer for American are directors Elizabeth Leg-
[Philippines],” the USTR strengthening IPR protec- workers here at home. gett (partly hidden), Edgar
Gonzales, Agnes Loshusan,
said. tion through the creation USTR’s Special 301 re- Arlene Martirez and Steve Pa-
gao. (Dindo Orbeso)

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Rogers brings home COMMUNITY


from p. 13
land. The margins of er-
ror range from +/-3 to 4
members of the local
Filipino-Canadian press
“Thus, all voters should
make sure that their bal-

TFC, The Filipino Asked whether “when


percentage points. The
surveys were conducted
club were being stopped
on the streets by Filipi-
lots are received by the
Consulate either through

Channel there are concerns about


fairness of elections,”
across the different na-
tions between April 4 and
nos asking if they can
vote in the elections. For
mail or personal deliv-
ery.” she stressed.
nations should be will- July 9, 2009. those who are aware that “In postal voting, time
Rogers Cable is add- the Precious Hearts Ro-
ing to have international Steven Kull, director they have to be registered is of the essence. I wish
ing even more great mances, along with other
observers monitor their of WorldPublicOpinion. in order to vote, people to remind overseas vot-
Pinoy entertainment to popular dramas, sitcoms,
elections, on average, org said, “It appears that were asking information ers that every single vote
its line-up of multicultur- game shows and news
across all nations polled, people around the world if they could still regis- counts. Filipinos who are
al programming. ABS- from back home.
64 percent say that they are looking to interna- ter. abroad should take own-
CBN TFC (The Filipino To further add more
should. In no nation do tional observers to help There was also a ership of this exercise. It
Channel) is available on excitement, Rogers cus-
most people oppose the resolve ambiguities in marked increase in dual is our sacred duty as Fili-
Channel 871 in Ontario, tomers can now also
idea, though views are elections. These numbers citizenship applications. pino citizens to engage in
as of April 22, 2010. watch free TFC content
divided in Turkey and suggest that international Apparently, this was due participatory processes
From now until Tues- on Multicultural On De-
India. Most of the na- observers could add con- to the heightened aware- that will allow our voices
day, May 25, 2010, Rog- mand (Ch 800) and Rog-
tions favoring election siderably to the perceived ness that dual citizens to be heard and choose
ers Digital Cable cus- ers On Demand Online
monitors do so by solid legitimacy of election have a chance to exercise the leaders of our coun-
tomers can watch a free (www.rogersondemand.
majorities, often two-to- outcomes.” the right to vote. During try,” she said.
preview of TFC on Chan- com), along with the free
nel 871 and enjoy top- channel preview. one. The highest levels Overseas Absentee the registration period, Business hours at
of support are found in Voting in T.O. some former Filipinos PhilConGen during
rated shows like Kung For more information,
Azerbaijan (83%), Kenya In Toronto, the Philip- applied to re-acquire election 2010
Tayo’y Magkakalayo, customers can call 1 800
(82%) and Britain (81%). pine Consulate General’s their Filipino citizenship The Philippine Con-
Kokey@Ako and the ro- 870-9960 or visit www.
In addition, majorities are office has been inundated purposefully to vote in sulate General has an-
mantic extravaganza of rogers.com/multicultural
supportive in Hong Kong by the daily arrival of the coming elections. nounced that it will be
(55%), Macau (63%), overseas absentee ballots, ConGen Falcon en- closed on Monday, May
and Taiwan (61%). either by mail or hand joins overseas voters 10, 2010 to enable the
WorldPublicOpin- carried by the respective to beat the deadline for Consulate to count the
ion.org conducted the voters themselves. voting votes cast by Overseas
poll among 16,863 re- The office said that Consul General Fal- Absentee Voters.
spondents in seventeen phones were always busy con reminds all registered For emergency assis-
nations. Included were with inquiries from vot- overseas absentee vot- tance, please call either of
Azerbaijan, Chile, Egypt, ers. Likewise, e-mails ers to beat the deadline the following telephone
France, Germany, Great also flood the Philippine and send their ballots to numbers: (416) 922-7181
Britain, India, Iraq, Ke- Consulate General’s of- the Philippine Consulate. and leave a message to
nya, Mexico, Nigeria, fice from voters asking The end of voting period enable the Consulate to
ABS-CBN president and chief operating officer Pakistan, the Palestinian about their ballots, prov- will be on May 10 at 6:00 return the call as soon
Charo Santos Concio (left) and ABS-CBN Founda-
territories, Russia, Tur- ing that there is great AM, Toronto time. This as possible; (647) 929-
tion Inc. managing director Gina Lopez honored
recently with the 2010 CEO Communication Excel- key, Ukraine, and the interest in the upcoming date and time coincides 6992 – Philippine Labor
lence in Organizations (CEO EXCEL) Awards by United States. Polling elections. with the end of voting in Office- Welfare Officer;
the prestigious International Association of Busi- was also conducted in The Philippine Con- the Philippines on May and/or, (011632) 831
ness Communicators (IABC) Philippines. Santos- Taiwan, Hong Kong and sulate in Toronto also ad- 10, 2010 at 6:00 PM. 8874 – Direct Line of the
Concio was recognized in the field of Media, Ad-
Macau. opted postal voting. Even “All accomplished Action Center of the De-

‘‘
vertising, PR, Entertainment, Special Events and
Sports category while Lopez was honored in the WorldPublicOpinion. before the voting period ballots must be received partment of Foreign Af-
Non-Government Organizations, Corporate Foun- org, a collaborative proj- kicked off last April 10, by the Consulate before fairs in Manila.
dations, Industry Associations and Civil Society ect involving research the consular office has that time, otherwise, bal- Regular business
category. centers from around the already received 447 ac- lots received after such hours will resume on
world, is managed by the complished ballots. time will be considered Tuesday, May 11, 2010.
Luck is the residue of design. Program on International According to the Of- invalid and will not be in- (With files from various
- Branch Rickey Policy Attitudes (PIPA) at fice of Consul General cluded in the counting”, news sources)
the University of Mary- Minerva Falcon, even the Consul General said.

HARVESTING tive behaviors they see This is because Anak LANDSCAPE ground or the foreground out? And stay until it is
from p. 8 on television. What is TV believes that expos- from p. 9 that is shown in the pho- in the right direction? Or
frightening is that a huge ing children to televi- zontal frame, so we try to to. These photographers will you come back an-
programs are also known number of murders, acts sion and other interactive avoid vertical shots. We pay close attention to de- other day for the perfect
to have a positive influ- of violence and aggres- technologies too early, will set the lens in the tails. They all have selec- shot? What if you are a
ence on young children’s sive behavior somehow without proper guidance, widest angle available tive vision, eliminating tourist who is just visit-
readiness to start school. find their way into the may bring a wide range of and the narrowest aper- distracting elements that ing from the other end of
One study we read about minds and memories of developmental hazards. ture that the metered light ruin the view. Contrast the globe? Today is the
high schoolers cited the kids and these are carried These hazards include would allow in handheld and lighting are also their only chance you have.
obvious, directly related for years. By age three, obesity and other com- shot. Then, we emulate top priorities The tour bus is leaving
effects of the same kids’ children are known to plications of a sedentary the artistic wisdom of Just like them, we are in an hour. If you are
having been exposed readily imitate what they lifestyle, social isolation, the photographers who all capable of achieving like me, you will shoot
to educational TV pro- see on television, and the lack of self-discipline photographed the beau- postcard-quality shots. it anyway and artistically
gramming in their ear- that includes all forms of and self-motivation, tiful landscapes that we The only things that can manipulate it later with
lier years. These kids, the behavior, including anti- emotional detachment admire. possibly make it difficult photo editing software.
study claimed, enjoyed social behaviors. from the community and Landscape photogra- are the weather condi- Who knows, maybe the
reading more, showed a On that note, Anak TV commercial exploitation, phers observe the Rule tions and the time of the photograph you so ad-
higher level of self-con- recommends that Fili- poor concentration, at- of Thirds, which means day. Being at the right mired is also a product of
fidence and consequently pino kids should not be tention deficits, little pa- the main subject is not place but at the wrong computer magic.
were likely to engage in exposed to any form of tience for the hard work on dead center of the time can cause grief to So, my friends, on
helpful extra-curricular non-educational televi- of learning, as well as the frame. This also means any serious photographer. your next trip whether it
activities. sion until such age, and usual exposure to vio- positioning the horizon And it is in this situation is local, across the bor-
Parents and teach- if unavoidable, should lence, bigotry, and other on the lower third or the where patience, can be der or overseas; dazzle us
ers see children imitate always be guided by a inappropriate material. upper third of the frame, your greatest asset. Will with your amazing land-
both positive and nega- parent. (maghatol@yahoo.com) depending on the back- you wait till the sun is scape photographs.
18 Manila Media Monitor April 2010 PEOPLE & EVENTS

Brampton, Ontario gears up Canadians of Brampton.


Philippine Heritage
Also featured are food
and beverage vendors,
sorships, and advertising.
The Federation of

for biggest Filipino fiesta


Week will conclude with Filipiniana vendors, ex- Filipino Canadians of
one major event – the hibitors, door prizes, Brampton is a registered,
first-ever Filipino Fiesta raffle draw and audi- non-profit organization of
Brampton Mayor Su- Federation supporter, Dr. tional Heritage Month in in the Square. ence games. This FREE Filipino individuals and
san Fennell will once William Rodriguez, will the Philippines. Billed as the biggest EVENT is open to all. associations, aimed at the
again proclaim one week be shown at the Arts in At the end of May, Filipino Fiesta in Bramp- The Federation is in- preservation and promo-
in June as Philippine the Atrium program of Mayor Susan Fennell ton, the event will be held viting all Filipino asso- tion of Filipino culture,
Heritage Week. Brampton City Hall. Over will proclaim Philippine on Sunday, June 13th at ciations in Brampton to traditions, and heritage.
The celebration lasts 50 photographs showing Heritage Week from June the Rose Theatre Gar- join the opening parade For more information,
over a 6-week period, in- various Philippine scen- 7 to 13, 2010. The proc- den Square at Queen and and ceremonies. There please call Joyce Rodri-
cluding, the entire month eries will be on exhibit. lamation will be read in Main Streets. Non-stop are also many opportuni- guez at (905) 796-0573.
of May. This is to coincide with council and presented to entertainment starts at 12 ties to participate, includ- (pr)
A photo exhibition by the celebration of Na- the Federation of Filipino noon and ends 9 pm. ing entertainment, spon-

Members of the Association of the Filipino Canadian Accountants (AFCA) take time out from their busy
tax clinic schedule at the Our Lady of Assumption (OLA) Church on Bathurst Street, Toronto, to pose
for the camera. AFCA volunteers came in full force on April 11th to serve newcomers and caregivers
parishioners at OLA on Bathurst Street. AFCA makes the rounds of community centres and non-profit
agencies throughout the GTA to offer tax return preparation to low income groups free of charge. (Faye
Arellano)

Leia Dimain Buan has all the reasons to be happy. After all, it’s her birthday;
2nd birthday! Leia is the first child of proud parents, Ryan and Blessyl Buan.
Four thrilled grandparents of Leia, namely, Lolo Phil and Lola Amor from
Daddy’s side, and Papo Mario and Nana Gina from Mommy’s side would not
pass that special day of March 31 without their presence at the celebration.

The winners and


runners-up in the
2nd round of the
Filipino Centre
Toronto Filipino
Singing Idol 2010.
From left, Em-
manuel Sibal (run-
ner-up, Teens),
Charlene Dorland
(winner, Teens),
Nicole Ramos
(winner, Children)
and Isabelah Lali-
con (runner-up,
Children). All will
compete again
at the FSI grand
finals at the Pis-
tahan in June.

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Kaithlyn Samson, 9, is Munting Bb. Pilipinas Kalayaan 2010


By Jackielou Perez
The Kalayaan Cultural looking at beauty and
Community Centre was poise, talent, most photo-
transformed into a magic genic, and best in gown,”
kingdom for the Munting said Dr. William A. Ro-
Binibining Pilipinas Ka- driguez. To determine the
layaan 2010 Beauty Pag- winner, beauty and poise
eant on Saturday, April counted for 50 percent,
24, 2010 where Kaithlyn 30 for popularity and
Samson was crowned the ticket sales, while talent
winner. made up the remaining
Nine-year-old Sam- 20.
son was joined by Nelitta Viloria, who made a
Viloria, 6, Christine To- point to tell the audience
lentino, 8, Geneveive she hoped for “world
Mendillo, 6, Chloe Ka- peace”, said she joined
rissa Chua, 9, Carmela because “I heard there
Duckworth,7, and Trisha was a crown and I like
Rani Jain, 8. Dressed in crowns. So I said to my
gowns fit for a fairy tale, mom, PLEASE!”
the beautiful little ladies Samson, who also
displayed their talents took home awards for
which included sing- best in gown and best tal- Kaithlyn Samson, 9, Munting Bb. Pilipinas Kalayaan 2010 (center) with her court and Kalayaan officers
and judges of the pageant. (Photo: Noli Gumapac)
ing the latest pop tunes, ent, said she was scared
dancing and reciting a in the beginning of the Viloria as 2nd runner up, Production coordina- courage to do something Philippine Independence
poem in front of an ener- competition. But in the and Chua as most photo- tor and Miss PIDC 2005 like this. They’re all win- Day celebrations in Mis-
getic audience and panel end, she had a lot of fun genic. Outgoing Munting Joan Dela Cruz, who ners in my heart.” sissauga and to promote
of five judges. getting to know the girls Binibining Pilipinas Ka- taught the girls how to Meanwhile, Kalayaan and preserve Filipino
“It’s interesting to see and making new friends. layaan 2009, Rita-anne walk with elegance and chairperson Linda Carin culture for future genera-
because the girls ranged “I’m glad she won Marie Tabago gave the grace, echoed Tabago’s said pageants like these tions. The next event will
in age from seven to because she’s really shy girls encouraging advice sentiments. “I hope all help motivate kids at an be the Summer Festival
10,” says first time judge in school,” said proud saying “competition is the girls take the expe- early age to be aware and Community Picnic on
Anna Gonzales, who was mom, Ana. “I wanted to not about going against rience and grow with involved in the Filipino Sunday, June 6, 2010 at
looking for someone who expose her to people, to one another but showing it- they won’t be as shy community. The Ka- the Mississauga Valley
“stood out among the build her self-esteem and the talents and perform- as when they started and layaan Filipino Cultural Community Park.
crowd, had a great per- confidence.” ing to the best of one’s be more confident,” she Organization was estab-
sonality and wasn’t shy.” Other winners includ- ability while having said. “They’ve all worked lished in 1983 to oversee Manila Media Monitor
“As judges, we are ed Jain as 1st runner up, fun.” so hard, it takes a lot of the annual celebration of Tel. (416) 285-8583

BPAC elects new board and officers


the Knights of Columbus, member of the Archdi-
Council 9144 in Scarbor- ocesan Filipino Catholic
ough, former overall co- Mission (AFCM) – Tem-
ordinator and presently poralities at Our Lady
Order of the Knights of the Communications of the Assumption on
Rizal (KoR) based in To- Director of the 500-fam- Bathurst Street in North
ronto and was the Com- ily strong Block Rosary York, Ontario and pres-
mander of the Markham Group, a Sir Knight with ently the vice president
Chapter. the 4th Degree Assembly for special projects of the
Other involvements of of the Knights of Colum- Philippine Independence
the new BPAC Governor bus based at St. Aidan.
were as a Grand Knight of Marasigna is an active BPAC cont’d on p.26

In photo are the newly elected board members and officers of the Batan-
gas Provincial Association of Canada. Standing from left, Roddy Sulit, Erie
Guerra, Jimmy Abas, Edwin Aguila, Tony Pasilabban, Ludy Pasilabban, El-
sie Altamirano-Villanueva and Florie Siliang. Middle row; Lina Dacillo, Bing
Marasigan, Jimmy Marasigan, Ray Dacillo, Nena Abas, Michelle Siliang.
Front Row: Marcie Rosos, Emma Aguila, and Perry Villanueva. Not in Photo:
Efren and Eva De Villa, Edgar and Nora Adan, Mike and Nellie Lim and Rolly
Palma

The Batangas Provin- nor is Jimmy Marasigan organizations in Toronto


cial Association of Can- from the Town of Santo for more than three de-
ada (BPAC) has elected Tomas, Batangas. cades.
the members of the board A retired federal pub- Currently, Marasigan
of directors and officers lic servant from Trans- is also the Region Pur-
for the term 2010-2012. port Canada, Marasigan suivant for the whole
Elected BPAC Gover- is active with several Canada Region of the
PEOPLE & EVENTS April 2010 Manila Media Monitor 25

On the first day of the free Income Tax Clinic at the Filipino Centre Toronto
on Parliament Street in downtown T.O., seventeen individuals availed of the
FCT free service of seven volunteer Certified General Accountants in filing
their income tax returns.

Inducting officer, Consul General Minerva Falcon, congratulates the new


BPAC from p. 25 Batangas municipalities, province with its capitol KCCC Board, (L-R) Dr. Romy Sinajon, PRO; Ruffy Romano, Tommy de Guia,
among others, the con- located in Batangas City. Ben Montada, Archie Ayala, Directors; Benny Cuevillas, Auditor; Ching Que-

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jas, President; Delfin Palileo, Director; Estelita Liwag, Treasurer; Eula Rul-
Day Council. struction of classrooms The province has 31 mu- loda, Secretary; Resty del Rosario, VP, Programs Administration; and, Edgar
BPAC has been in and provision of relief nicipalities and three cit- Frondozo, Executive VP. Not in photo are Directors Linda Carin and Minnie
operation for more than assistance to victims of ies namely; Batangas, Bandayrel.
a decade and has been floods and typhoons in Lipa and Tanauan. The
instrumental in granting the Philippines. incumbent provincial My poems are hymns of praise to the glory of life.
financial assistance to The Province of Ba- governor is Vilma Santos
needy organizations in - Edith Sitwell
tangas is a first class of Lipa City.
26 Manila Media Monitor April 2010 PEOPLE & EVENTS

Canadian bank launches new


reliably with Western purchase for many,” said to Canada. As Canada’s
Union Money Transfer Ron Porter, Senior Vice most international bank

products for OFWs


Services; President, Automotive with a presence in some

‘‘
• Securing valuables Finance & Indirect Lend- 50 countries around the
with a free Safety De- ing, Scotiabank. “The world, Scotiabank under-
posit Box; Scotiabank StartRight stands the unique needs
CALGARY – As one countries, Scotiabank has eign Workers is a natural • Building a credit his- Auto Loan Program, a of Canada’s multicultural
of the top five destina- a unique perspective on extension of the Scotia- tory with a No-Fee Scotia first of its kind in Canada communities. For more
tions for temporary for- the needs of temporary bank StartRight Program Moneyback® Visa credit from an automotive fi- information on Multicul-
eign workers coming to foreign workers as they for Newcomers launched card; and nancing provider, is de- tural Banking please visit
Canada, Calgary was make the transition to in 2008 to meet the bank- • Purchasing a home signed to provide financ- www.startright.scotia-
the scene of the recent in Cana- ing to help them obtain a bank.com.
launch of the Scotiabank da with new vehicle, which is of- Scotiabank is one of
StartRight™ Program As Canada’s most international bank with a mort- ten necessary for work.” North America’s premier
for Foreign Workers. operations in some 50 countries, Scotiabank gage de- For more information financial institutions and
The program is a has a unique perspective on the needs of signed on the Scotiabank Star- Canada’s most interna-
comprehensive banking temporary foreign workers as they make the to the tRight Program please tional bank. With close
package designed specif- transition to live and work in Canada. needs of
tempo-
visit your nearest Scotia-
bank branch, our website
to 68,000 employees,
Scotiabank Group and its
ically to meet the finan-
cial needs of temporary - Rania Llewellyn, rary res- www.startright.scotia- affiliates serve approxi-
Vice-President of Multicultural Banking at Scotiabank
foreign workers who are idents. bank.com or call us at mately 14.6 million cus-
either planning to come 1-866-800-5159. tomers in some 50 coun-
to Canada or have recent- live and work in Canada,” ing needs of landed im- Llewellyn also high- Scotiabank continues tries around the world.
ly arrived. said Rania Llewellyn, migrants, international lighted the Scotiabank to build on its solid foun- Scotiabank offers a di-
According to Citi- Vice-President of Multi- students and immigrant StartRight Auto Loan dation of serving Cana- verse range of products
zenship and Immigra- cultural Banking at Sco- investors. The Scotiabank Program introduced ear- da’s multicultural com- and services including
tion Canada, more than tiabank. StartRight Program for lier this month, which munities with a dedicated personal, commercial,
150,000 temporary for- “At Scotiabank, we Foreign Workers offers provides auto financing Multicultural Banking corporate and investment
eign workers enter Can- recognize the contribu- a range of financial solu- solutions to new immi- division. Following the banking. With more than
ada each year from more tion made by temporary tions in one convenient grants and foreign work- launch of the Scotiabank $507 billion in assets (as
than 110 source countries foreign workers to the package tailored to meet ers. The program is ini- StartRightTM Program at January 31, 2010),
around the globe includ- Canadian economy and the banking needs of for- tially available through for Newcomers in 2008, Scotiabank trades on the
ing the United States, cultural mosaic, and have eign workers, including: all Canadian new vehicle the Multicultural Banking Toronto (BNS) and New
Mexico, the Philippines, launched a complete fi- • Establishing free franchise dealerships. group launched a series of York Exchanges (BNS).
India and China. nancial package to help Scotiabank day-to-day “When new immi- innovative partnerships For more information
“As Canada’s most them start right.” banking for one year; grants and foreign work- and initiatives designed please visit www.scotia-
international bank with The Scotiabank Star- • Sending money ers first arrive in Canada, to offer unique oppor- bank.com. (Scotiabank
operations in some 50 tRight Program for For- worldwide quickly and buying a car is a major tunities for newcomers Public Affairs)
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28 Manila Media Monitor April 2010 MONEY

Economy in critical zone, threats to recovery


remain says EDC forecast
Canada’s exports are fore- We won’t arrive until the enor- cally tend to do. Weathering economy high enough that “The recession pummeled
cast to rise by 11 per cent in mous excesses that piled up at this phase of the cycle well is challenges are likely to be man- Canadian exporters, but once
2010 as they begin to rebound the end of the boom period are critical for the sector, and for aged swiftly and with the same recovery sets in, growth will
from the worst year on recent worked down. The good news the overall economic outlook. coordination that has made rise sharply until the economy
record, but a number of threats is that the work-down has been • Soaring commod- recent measures so effective,” returns to normal production
remain before world demand steady and aggressive. The ity prices: Crude oil and base Mr. Hall said. levels. That period is in sight,

‘‘
moves beyond the critical zone, bad news is that we’ll have to metals prices have seen very Accordingly, EDC forecasts and if we manage well through
according to the Global Export wait until year-end before mar- strong growth recently, but the that world growth is likely to the critical zone, our next big
Forecast released recently by ket balance leads to a typical price increase has been accom- reach 3.7 per cent this year, a challenge will be accommo-
Export Development Canada resurgence of key economic panied by high and still-rising vast improvement over the 1.1 dating that aggressive growth,’
(EDC). drivers.” inventory levels, surplus pro- per cent contraction in 2009, added Mr. Hall.
EDC’s forecast also called EDC’s semi-annual Global
for Canada’s exports to grow Export Forecast addresses the

The good news is that the work-down has been


by seven per cent in 2011, latest global export conditions
when it believes true, sustain- including perspectives on in-
able growth will begin.
“Despite over a year of
steady and aggressive. The bad news is that terest rates, exchange rates as
well as export strategies to help
proclamations to the contrary, we’ll have to wait until year-end before Canadian companies minimize
global recovery remains elu-
sive,” said Peter Hall, Chief market balance leads to a typical resurgence of risk. It also analyzes a range
of risks for which exporters
Economist at EDC.
“It’s true that growth has re-
key economic drivers. should be prepared. The fore-
cast is available on EDC’s
sumed, and some of the move-
ment is eye-catching. But there
- Peter Hall, website at http://www.edc.ca/
gef.
is a big difference between the Chief Economist at EDC. EDC is Canada’s export
end of recession and the start credit agency, offering innova-
of recovery. Genuine recov- tive commercial solutions to
ery requires a much more sus- EDC believes that there are ductive capacity, and low ag- but still not enough to be called help Canadian exporters and
tained, aggressive growth pace four key risks to the economy gregate demand. EDC expects a true recovery. Further im- investors expand their interna-
than we have experienced to as it makes its way through an orderly softening in prices, provements in fundamentals tional business. EDC’s knowl-
date, and much higher levels recovery towards sustainable but there is danger that a sharp- will lead to an expected 4.2 per edge and partnerships are used
of activity than we currently growth. er correction could test overall cent expansion in 2011. EDC by more than 8,400 Canadian
see. We may have recovery in • Fiscal stimulus: This confidence. forecasts that developed econ- companies and their global
our sights, but we’re not quite poses a problem to the econ- • Inflation: It has be- omies will be well shy of the customers in up to 200 markets
there.” omy because it will soon stop come an increasingly promi- average this year but will gain worldwide each year. EDC is
EDC’s forecast noted that contributing to bottom-line nent worry in recent weeks, ground in 2011, while emerg- financially self-sustaining, a
while some of the current growth, taking many by sur- and EDC’s forecast reports ing markets promise faster and recognized leader in financial

‘‘
growth numbers are posi- prise. If this causes overall that high unemployment and steadier growth. reporting and economic analy-
tive, they are supported by a growth to falter ahead of the generally low capacity utiliza- EDC’s expects Canada’s sis, and has been recognized as
heavy dose of public stimulus. underlying recovery, a resur- tion suggest that core inflation growth to rise by 2.5 per cent one of Canada’s Top 100 Em-
The value of total developed- gence of uncertainty could pressures will remain weak for this year and 2.9 per cent in ployers for nine consecutive
economy stimulus spending is harm overall growth. some time, even if growth ac- 2011, following a decline of years. (EDC)
worth nearly four per cent of • Financial markets: Ex- celerates rapidly. The forecast 2.6 per cent in 2009. EDC be-
OECD GDP, a significant im- traordinary measures success- also noted that the monetary lieves export growth will be
fully rescued Western financial
pact when compared with av-
erage annual growth in these institutions following their
policy challenge will be to un-
wind stimulus in a way that
stronger, and certain industries
like the auto sector will post
The fates have
economies. near-collapse late in 2008, but doesn’t upset current growth double-digit gains. However, given mankind a
“Essentially, stimulus is they still face one more test.
Loan defaults are now hitting
before sustainable recovery oc- even for the faster-growth sec- patient soul.
buying time until the true re- curs. tors, activity levels will still be
covery kicks in,” said Mr. peak levels, lagging behind the “These risks promise to well below previous peak ac- - Homer
Hall. “Are we almost there? economic cycle as they histori- keep the caution level in the tivity by year-end.
MONEY April 2010 Manila Media Monitor 29

The great tax time roundup – corralling all your tax credits
You earned ‘em – be over $200. credit of $1,350.
sure to use ‘em. Here’s Children’s fitness First-rime home buy-
a list of many commonly credit – up to $500 per ers’ credit – a new tax
missed tax credits. child against eligible fees credit for certain home
Spouse or common- for a physical activity buyers who acquired a
law partner federal credit program. qualifying home after
and eligible dependent Child care credit for January 27, 2009. For
federal credit – for sup- children born in 1992 or 2009, the credit is $750.
port of an eligible partner late of $2,089 per child. Public transit credit –
whose net income was Tuition fees, education claim the cost of monthly
less than $10,320. costs, textbook credit and public transit passes/elec-
Pension income interest on student loans tric payment cards.
amount – claim up to – the supporting parent or By corralling all your
$2,000 if you reported grandparent of a student eligible tax credits, you’ll
eligible pension, super- may be able to claim all definitely reduce your tax
annuation, or annuity or a portion of a child’s bill – but to be sure you
payments. tuition education and trim it to the max, talk to
Age amount – those textbook amounts when your professional advisor
65 or older on December transferred to you to a before you file.
31, 2009 and with a net maximum of $5,000. This column, written
income below $75,032 Adoption expenses – and published by Inves-
can claim $6,408. claim up to $10,909 if the tors Group Financial Ser-
Medical expenses adoption was finalized in vices Inc. (in Québec – a
credit – check the ex- 2009. This credit can be Financial Services Firm),
tensive list of eligible split between the adop- presents general infor-
expenses on the Canada tive parents. mation only and is not a
Revenue Agency web- Disability credit – un- solicitation to buy or sell
site (www.cra-arc.gc.ca). used portion can be trans- any investments. Con-
Remember that personal ferred to a supporting tact a financial advisor
health insurance plan pre- relative. for specific advice about
miums including those Home renovation your circumstances. For
for travel insurance may credit – available only more information on this
also be eligible. this year on eligible reno- topic please contact your
Charitable donation vations undertaken and Investors Group Consul-
credit – maximize it by completed between Janu- tant: Rhowena Adolfo,
combining donations on ary 28, 2009 and Febru- Direct Line (416) 558-
one tax return or carry- ary 1, 2010. Claim 15% 3078 Email: Rhowena.
ing them forward to take of eligible expenses over Adolfo@Investors-
advantage of the higher $1,000 but no more than Group.com
tax rate for contributions $10,000 for a maximum

Consul General Minerva Jean Falcon (center)


graces the Knights of Rizal Toronto Chapter on
the group’s anniversary. ConGen Falcon high-
lighted her extensive exposure to Rizal members
in the countries that she was assigned in the past,
including Germany, Hawaii, Australia and Spain.
She praised Rizal as a great Philippine national
hero, and noted his popularity in many countries
for his great work. In photo from left, Sir Winford
Cameron, KR; Sir Ernie Reyes, KCR; Sir Jimmy
Marasigan, KGOR; Sir Lapulapu Cana, KGCR; Sir
Noel Lalicon, KCR; Rizal Canada Region Com-
mander Sir Emiliano Silverio; KGCR, Sir Levi Vera
Cruz, KOR; ConGen Minerva Jean Falcon; Sir
George R. Poblete, KGOR of the Supreme Coun-
cil; Sir Ed Prillo, KGOR; Sir Mike Murphy, KCR;
Sir Jun Enverga, KCR; Sir Manny Bade, KCR; Sir
Doug Ord, KCR; Sir Mar Padlan, KCR; Sir Ben Fer-
rer, KCR; and Sir Frank Crawford, KCR.

Overseas Filipino workers Sherie, Teresa and Ha-


zel spend their early Saturday evenings by a din-
ing out savoring Filipino homecooking just like
their mothers back home in the Philippines do it
at a Filipino restaurant on Wilson Avenue in
Toronto
30 Manila Media Monitor April 2010 MONEY

Seminar on how Canada’s development bank


helps to grow business
do “ … after the storm”
The next seminar or- businesses. uled Thursday, May 13. to inject new marketing
ganized by the Philippine PCCT president Ra- Registration starts at 6:30 and operational ideas on
Chamber of Commerce- fael Nebres said the PM. its members aimed at a
Toronto (PCCT) will be seminar is part of the For more information, speedy recovery from the
hosted by the Business organization’s series of please call the PCCT of- economic crunch.
Development Bank of educational seminars for fice at (416) 850-4966 or The seminar was fa-
Canada (BDC) at its fa- members, which likewise visit www.torontopcct. cilitated by Bob Lane, a
cilities, 305 Milner Av- is open to non-members com. business advisor with the
enue in Scarborough. and guests for a minimal This May 13 follows Centennial College Cen-
BDC facilitators will fee of $10. only three weeks after the tre of Entrepreneurship
talk on how Canada’s To be held at the 3rd PCCT delivered a busi- (see related story, From
development bank helps floor conference room of ness planning seminar The Monitor’s Desk, page
entrepreneurs grow their BDC, the event is sched- on what do entrepreneurs 8, this issue). (MMM) Bob Lane
ENVIRONMENT April 2010 Manila Media Monitor 31

Q
Dear EarthTalk: Isn’t the interest in new coal plants (or ago, the concept of an all-
electric cars and plug-in hybrids going
to spur increased reliance on coal as a EarthTalk® new nuclear power
plants) coming on line
electric car charged up by
solar power or some oth-
power source? And is that really any From the Editors of to fill the gap if we er form of clean renew-
better than gasoline/oil in terms of en- E/The Environmental Magazine don’t make haste in able energy was nothing
vironmental impact? developing alternate but a pipe dream. Today,
sources for generating though, such a scenario
-- Graham Rankin, via e-mail
Gasoline or Electricity? electrical energy. And is within the realm of the
while proponents of possible, but only if ev-

A
It’s true that Americans’ air and water 70 percent in China. As plug-in hybrid cars are energy efficiency believe eryone does their part to
the advent of every year (1999 figures, for Europe, the United in the works from the we can go a long way by demand that our utilities
electric cars is the latest year for which Kingdom gets more than world’s carmakers. It making our electric grids bring more green power
not necessarily data are available). Fur- a third of its electric- stands to reason that, un- “smarter” through the on line.
a boon for the thermore, coal burning ity from coal, while Italy less we start to source use of monitoring tech- CONTACTS: EPA/
environment if contributes some 40 per- plans to double its con- significant amounts of nologies that can dole out mercury emissions;
it means simply trading cent of total U.S. car- sumption of coal for elec- electricity from renew- power when it is most www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/
our reliance on one fos- bon dioxide emissions. tricity production within ables (solar, wind, etc.), plentiful and cheap (usu- utility/hgwhitepaperfinal.
sil fuel—oil, from which The National Academy five years to account for coal-fired plants will not ally the middle of the pdf.
gasoline is distilled—for of Sciences (NAS) es- some 33 percent of its only continue but may night), others doubt that SEND YOUR ENVI-
an even dirtier one: coal, timates that coal min- own electricity needs. actually increase their existing capacity will be RONMENTAL QUES-
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electricity. a whopping $62 billion in Europe, where green carbon dioxide and oth- placed on even an intel- P.O. Box 5098, Westport,
The mining of coal is worth of environmental sentiment runs deep but er toxins due to greater ligent “smart grid” distri- CT 06881; earthtalk@
an ugly and environmen- damage every year in the economics still rule the numbers of electric cars bution network. emagazine.com. Read
tally destructive process. U.S. alone, not to men- roost, are also stockpiling on the road. Environmentalists— past columns at: www.
And, according to the tion its profound impact coal and building more Some analysts expect as well as many politi- emagazine.com/earth-
U.S. Environmental Pro- on our health. power plants to burn it that existing electric- cians and policymakers— talk/archives.php. Earth-
tection Agency (EPA) Upwards of half of in the face of an ever-in- ity capacity in the U.S. maintain that the only Talk® is now a book!
burning the substance in all the electricity in the creasing thirst for cheap may be enough to power viable, long-term solu- Details and order infor-
power plants sends some U.S. is derived from and abundant electricity. America’s electric cars in tion is to spur on the de- mation at: www.emaga-
48 tons of mercury—a coal, while the figure is On top of this trend, the near future, but don’t velopment of renewable zine.com/earthtalkbook.
known neurotoxin—into estimated to be around dozens of electric and rule out the possibility of energy sources. Not long

This is another very ures are caused by the transmission. at the intervals set out by
important, yet understat- overheating. Most of Car Ownership It is also a fact that your manufacturer (usu-
ed topic. Most people are
under the presumption
these can be blamed
on worn out fluid that Made Easy brake fluid attracts
moisture, which cor-
ally every 3 years) to pro-
tect the braking system of
that the engine oil is the should have been re- RAFAEL NEBRES rodes the internal your vehicle.
only FLUID that requires placed. Transmis- components of your Another prevention

How Important is it
replacement. There are sion fluid breaks brake system. With tip, “that can make your
a number of other fluids down over time due today’s anti-lock car ownership easy ” .
in your car, which are of
equal importance.
to heat. This heat
destroys the fluid’s to change the fluids in braking systems, the
rust and other debris
Today I will focus
on the transmission and
lubricating quali-
ties leading to trans- your vehicle? accumulating in the
fluid causes internal
brake fluids in your ve- mission slippage, damage leading to Manila Media Monitor
hicle. clutch burnout, and expensive repairs. It Tel. (416) 285-8583
It is a fact that 90% other costly damage. It is replace the transmission intervals set out by the is strongly recommended
of all transmission fail- strongly recommended to fluid at the recommended manufacturer to protect to replace the brake fluid

Theody Corton of Eaufilaire-Quality Inc.points to an illustration of the cross


section of what its manufacturer bills as “a truly revolutionary home clean-
ing system,” based on the principle that “Wet Dust Can’t Fly”, a trade mark
of the Rainbow Cleaning System -- which uses a unique water-based filtra-
tion system to effectively remove dirt and airborne particles from homes.
Among the system’s users are Oprah, Dr. Phil and NASA, according to the
manufacturer’s brochures. The Rainbow Cleaning System can only be pur-
chased from an authorized Rainbow dealer, such as Eaufilaire-Quality, Inc.
in Scarborough, Tel. (416) 642-0547.
32 Manila Media Monitor April 2010 ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT

GMA Network keeps strong hold


ratings data to 19 companies in twelve (12) major advertising
the Philippines. GMA Network agencies and five (5) region-

of viewer-rich Mega Manila


and another media company al clients subscribe to AGB
(ABS-CBN not included), plus Nielsen. (GMA-PR)

Philippine broadcast giant er” (versus Miguel Cotto) and enal team up of Kris Bernal
GMA Network has kept its “The Battle of the East and the and Aljur Abrenica in “Dapat
stronghold of the TV ratings West” (versus Ricky Hatton) – Ka Bang Mahalin?” recorded Classic Pilipino Puzzle 3
lead in viewer-rich Mega Ma- took the top two slots, respec- the highest rating of 26 points. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
PAHALANG
nila in 2009, according to data tively. Meanwhile, the country’s 1 Hampas
from AGB Nielsen, the recog- Without specials, 21 GMA longest-running noontime
9 10
5 Pag-iisang dibdib
9 ___Amin
nized TV ratings data supplier shows, shown abroad via the show, “Eat Bulaga,” which
11 12 13 14

10 Mr. Taulava
in the country. Network’s flagship interna- celebrated its 30th anniversa- 11 Talas 15 16

13 Ani sa bukid
From January to December tional channel GMA Pinoy ry in 2009, posted an average 15 Natutuhang bagay
17 18 19

2009, GMA Network posted an TV, made it to the overall top rating of 24.2 points, beating 16 Tulisang dagat 20 21

average total day (6am–12mn) 30 programs list in Mega Ma- “Wowowee” by 7.3 points. 17 Kaharap
19 Sisdlan ng gamit 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

audience share of 40 percent, 8 nila, with the top 8 spots swept In Total Urban Luzon, which 20 Patse
percentage points higher than by “Darna,” “Luna Mystika,” accounts for 77%, or a project- 22 Petrolyo 29 30 31

25 Kasama ng sago
ABS-CBN’s 32 percent. In “Zorro,” “Totoy Bato,” “LaLo- ed number of 6,150,000 urban
32 33
29 Artistanf Fuentes
Metro Manila, GMA Network la,” “Stairway to Heaven,” “24 TV households in the country, 31 Putol
32 Palayaw ni Edgar
34 35

garnered an average audience Oras,” and “Gagambino.” GMA Network beat ABS-CBN Mortiz 36 37

share of 37%, up by 3 percent- Among regular shows, the by 3.3 percentage points with 33 Igib
34 ___ Engkantada
age points compared to ABS- primetime hit “Darna,” which an average audience share of 35 Iyak ng sanggol
CBN’s 34%. For channel rat- starred Primetime Queen Mar- 38.4%. 36 Damong-parang
37 Sedang artipisyal
ings, GMA Network averaged ian Rivera came first with Based on AGB Nielsen’s
17 percent versus the competi- 35.5 rating points, compared 2010 TV household population PABABA
1 Marka 24 Kalat 28 Tatak ng bantilador
tion’s 13.7 percent. to competition’s “May Bukas projections, Mega Manila TV 2 Bakas ng sugat 26 Ulirat 30 Uri ng ibon
From the same period, Pa” ranked behind by 8 rating households now comprise 55% 3 Imulat 27 Aliw sa nalulungkot 33 Ilocos o
4 Artistang Chiu Camarines
GMA Network had 23 (includ- points. In primetime, GMA of the National Urban Philip- 5 Puhunan
ing specials) entries in the list Network had 15 out of the top pines TV population and are 6 Inis
of overall top 30 programs in 20 most watched shows during generated from a bigger panel 7 Dingas
8 Sinta
Mega Manila, with the top 12 the period. GMA shows also of 800 TV households. Urban 12 Artistang Mina
slots belonging to the Kapuso occupied the first eight spots in North/Central Luzon, on the 14 Marahil
16 ___New Guinea
Network. Boxing specials fea- the listing. other hand, accounts for 21% 18 Patlang
turing the bouts of the world’s In daytime, GMA Network of the National Urban Philip- 21 Pang-ahit

best pound-for-pound fighter got 14 slots in the list of overall pines TV population.
22 Tanglawan
23 Taong pinagsisilbihan Sagot sa puzzle
Manny Pacquiao – “Firepow- top 20 programs. The phenom- AGB Nielsen supplies TV sa pahina 36
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT April 2010 Manila Media Monitor 33

“Agua Bendita” sweeps the Country by


scored a 22 percent audi- national television au-
ence share. DZMM Tel- dience measurement

storm; drowns competition in TV ratings


eRadyo climbed to 24th data on February 2009
spot among all cable TV with panels, composed
channels in the Philip- of 1,370 representative

in March pines, beating other news


channels such as CNN,
BBC, Channel News
households, covering ur-
ban Philippines and re-
porting on seven sectors
When it comes to en- namely NCR,
tertainment, most Filipi- Suburbs, North
nos watch “Agua Ben- Luzon, Central
dita.” When it comes to Luzon, South
TV election news cover- Luzon, Visayas
age, most Filipinos find and Mindanao.
ABS-CBN as the most ABS-CBN
credible. shifted to TNS
“Agua Bendita,” the after filing a case
heartwarming story of vs. AGB Nielsen
twins Agua and Bendita Media Research
facing life’s challenges for failing to
and teaches viewers the comply with its
value of unconditional request to inves-
love, topped the national tigate alleged
TV ratings and drowned cheating and data
competition in March tampering in TV
2010 with an average rat- Julius, Karen and Ted TV Patrol World ratings. The case
ing of 39.4 percent, ac- leading in radio in terms Asia, Bloomberg, and is still pending in
cording to global media of audience share accord- CNBC. court. (PR)
specialist TNS (Taylor ing to 2010 Nielsen Mega TNS is a leading mar-
Nelson Sofres). Andi Eigenmann Manila RAM, but its ca- ket research group in
The show’s strong points from 42.7 percent election campaign. GMA ble TV channel DZMM the world with a proven
performance pushed in March 2009. was far second with 55 TeleRadyo is the num- track record in audience Manila Media Monitor
ABS-CBN’s national As posted in the TNS percent. ber one cable news and research measurement Tel. (416) 285-8583
audience share to hit 45 website, seven out of the ABS-CBN also domi- information channel in systems in 32 countries.
percent, higher by 11.9 top ten most watched nated the weekend top ten February 2010. DZMM It started releasing its
points than GMA Net- weekday programs in regular programs. “Pilipi-
work’s 33.1 percent in March were ABS-CBN nas Got Talent” placed
March 2010. Year-on- programs. “Kung Tayo’y first (36.5%), followed by
year, ABS-CBN’s audi- Magkakalayo” came in “Rated K” (33%), “Agi-
ence share grew by 2.1 second with 34.6 percent, mat: Tonyong Bayawak”
points from 42.9 percent “Habang May Buhay” in (29.5%), “Goin Bulilit”
in March 2009, while fourth (28.3%), “Tang- (29.4%), “Maalaala Mo
GMA’s audience share ing Yaman” in seventh Kaya” (27.4%), “TV
dwindled by 2.7 points (23.8), “Rubi” in ninth Patrol Linggo” (24.9%)
from 35.8 percent in (22.3%), and Wowowee and “TV Patrol Sabado”
March 2009. in tenth (22.1%). (23.7%).
Industry analysts also “TV Patrol World” The network’s Sun-
noted that ABS-CBN has ranked third and topped day variety show “ASAP
gained ground in Mega all news programs na- XV” was no match for
Manila with its audience tionwide with an average GMA 7’s newly launched
increasing to 36.9 percent rating of 32.5 percent. Its “Party Pilipinas,” which
in March 2010, up by 3.9 leadership is affirmed by lost by four points. ASAP
points from 33 percent in a Pulse Asia survey con- XV rated 18.5 percent vs
March 2009, while GMA ducted between 21-25 Party Pilipinas’ 14.5 per- Friends in the entertainment industry hosted a welcome party for Toronto-
Network’s hold in Mega February 2010 showing cent last March 28 when based broadcaster Joel Recla during his recent visit in the Philippines. From
left, Asia’s Queen of Songs’ Pilita Corrales, Annabelle Rama, Eddie Gutier-
Manila has weakened 63 percent of Filipinos GMA’s new show was rez, Joel Recla and Ric Eusebio -- also of Toronto. Joel hosts “Perlas ng
with audience share tum- believing that ABS-CBN launched. Silangan” radio program over CHIN Radio International, 100.7 FM, Tuesdays,
bling to 37.8 percent in is the most credible TV ABS-CBN’s AM radio 11:00 to 11:30 PM.
March 2010, down by 4.9 network in covering the station DZMM is not only
34 Manila Media Monitor April 2010 ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT
JREM Entertainment is Kenny Loggins and Who’s coming to T.O.? he performed with a 3-disc package... We’re ex-
proud to present a solo concert other popular acts from Journey at the Super cited because we think Arnel
of Arnel Pineda, singer-song-
writer , known as the lead man
the 70s, 80s and 90s,
began appearing on ARNEL PINEDA Bowl XLIII Pregame
Show.
is the future for our franchise...
We knew that if we were ever

WILL ROCK
of the American rock band YouTube.com in Feb- Journey’s first al- gonna move on, we had to
“Journey” at the Roy Thomson ruary 2007. On June 28, bum with Pineda, Rev- get somebody that was really

TORONTO!
Hall on Friday, July 30, 2010, 2007,[7] Neal Schon elation, debuted at No. gonna be our future and sound
7:30 p.m. of Journey contacted 5 in the Billboard Top like Journey is supposed to
Arnel is a talented, musical Noel Gomez, a long- 200 album charts in the sound...I think Journey fans are
sensation from the Philippines time fan and friend week following its in for a real treat.”
whose singing career span 25 of Pineda who up- release (released In an interview soon after
years in Asia plus 2 years to loaded many of June 3, 2008), Pineda joined the band, Neal
date in the U.S. these videos, to ask and remained in Schon said, “We feel reborn. I
He started as lead singer for Pineda’s contact the Top 20 for six think there’s a lot of chemistry
with Ijos Band in 1982 and information. Schon weeks. It was certi- among the five of us. At first
since then he had been in- sent an e-mail to fied gold by RIAA we were going to go into the
volved with 7 rock bands: Pineda inviting with more than studio and just write 4 songs,
Ammo (1986), Intensity Five the latter to audi- 336,000 units sold but now it’s escalated to a lot of
(1990), New Age (1990), 9mm tion for Journey. within the first few great new and diverse material.
(2000), South Border (2001), Pineda initially dis- days.[ It achieved The stuff sounds tremendous.
Most@Wanted (2004), Zoo missed the e-mail platinum status by Everyone’s so stoked about it.
(2006) and in 2007 with the as a hoax, but after being per- Chile. October 1, 2008. We feel very fortunate to have
“Journey.” suaded by Gomez, he finally Chilean media acclaimed Jonathan Cain described the found Arnel.”
Among one of the most no- replied to Schon’s e-mail. Ten Pineda’s performance (trans- album in an interview: “We re- Arnel has three sons, Mat-
table accomplishments, with minutes later, Pineda received lated to English): “The new corded our greatest hits with thew (20 years), Angelo (12
Ammo participating the Ya- a phone call from Schon. On vocalist fit very well with the our brand new singer from the years), and Cherub (3 years).
maha World Band Explosion, August 12, Pineda, along with band, his vocal aptitudes shin- Philippines, Arnel Pineda, and When he’s not on tour with
Arnel won the Best Vocalist his manager Bert de Leon, flew ing through, which are very it’s unbelievable when you lis- Journey, he returns to Quezon
award and the band came in as to Marin County, just north of similar to the legendary musi- ten to it. We paid a lot of at- City, Philippines, where he
first runner up. San Francisco, for a two-day cian of the band, Steve Perry.” tention to the details because lives with his wife, Cherry, and
In 1999 Arnel caught the at- audition. The star-struck Pine- Journey keyboardist Jonathan everybody loves those hits their children.
tention of Warner Bros. record da was welcomed warmly but Cain described Pineda’s per- and we weren’t about to step Arnel’s special guest, Ra-
label and recorded a solo album he described the audition as formance in a radio interview: all over it. We’ve got that and chelle Ann Go, is a recording
self-titled Arnel Pineda. One “nerve-wracking, tense”. On “We went to Chile just recent- a brand new CD as well, and artist, model, occasional actress
of the songs, “Iiyak Ka Rin” December 5, 2007, Pineda was ly, where we had never played then there’s a bonus DVD of and GMA-7 talent. (JREM En-
(You Will Cry Too) became a announced as the lead singer of and they went crazy, they ab- what the band looks like now, tertainment)
karaoke favorite in Asia, while Journey. CNN Headline News solutely went nuts...Arnel’s about an hour of songs... It’s
another song “Sayang” (Too ran the story as part of their first show — talk about a
Bad) become a radio favorite. “News to Me” segment. stressful thing — we had
Arnel wrote and arranged sev- Pineda debuted as the lead a televised concert for
eral songs. singer of Journey on Febru- 25 million people...Is the
Videos of The Zoo perform- ary 21, 2008 at the Viña del guy a winner? Yeah, he’s
ing cover songs by Journey, Mar International Song Festi- a winner. He’s a clutch
Survivor, Aerosmith, Led Zep- val held at the Quinta Vergara player.
pelin, Air Supply, The Eagles, Amphitheater in Viña del Mar, On February 1, 2009

MELASON, MALAKAS PA RIN! Tuloy ang pag-iibigan ng dating “Pinoy Big


Brother” housemates na sina Jason Francisco at Melisa Cantiveros sa pagtata-
pos ng realiseryeng “Melason in Love.” Ano kaya ang reaksyon ng dalawa ‘pag
malaman na kasabwat pala ang Big 5 at ang Jason’s Angels sa mga hamon at
pagsubok na pinagdaanan nila sa kanilang relasyon? Alamin iyan at ang iba
pang rebelasyon ng dalawa sa “Melason In Love: The Truth Revealed” sa The
Filipino Channel (TFC). Abangan din ang “Prinsipe at Prinsesa ng Masa” sa
bago nilang reality show na “Melason in the City”.

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Fast Food For


A prayer must always be greatly diversified We unburden to our heart. We were lost but we
earnest, soulful and forthright. uniting seamlessly Him our past fail- were found; we were blind but
When we pray, we pray
A.C.T.S. -- an acronym for Ad-
each in its own
time and space. Thought ings with deep
regrets, and when
now we see.
SUPPLICATION (or In-
oration, Contrition, Thankgs- But who will reign Rudy M. Viernes that is done we tercession) is an entreaty to
giving, and Supplication. This over all these? God feel good beyond God for a need. Having been

A.C.T.S.
is a structure of prayer when got a clay, molded measure.”Come to cleansed of our sins, we again
we start to focus on who God it, and breathed on me those who are have God’s grace and feel wor-
is and exalt and praise Him for it to become the heavily laden and thy and confident that the wish
that. first human being. I’ll give them rest.” list we ask for in His name will
ADORATION is giving This was Adam. From Adam’s mandments. When we sin we Like the repentant thief nailed be granted, aware of what He
praise to God as the Creator of ribs, He formed Eve. They were fall from God’s grace. We go on the Cross beside Christ. He had promised “Ask, and you
Creation. He is an Omniscient, our first parents. He blessed astray like the lost lamb. But was overcome with remorse shall receive; seek, and you
Omnipotent, Omnipresent Su- them and ordered them to rule it was brought back into the that he beseeched Christ to shall find; knock, and it shall
preme Being, Sustainer and the earth, to go increase and fold by the shepherd. When we remember him when he goes be opened.”
Redeemer of mankind. multiply. That was the rhyth- confess, and we repent and ac- back to his kingdom. That was We ask God to steer us from
We go back to Genesis, mic account of Creation. It’s cept penance, God will bring us a perfect contrition of a sinner. a rudderless life, to give us
meaning the beginning. only an infinite divine master, back into the fold and restores Instantly Jesus merciful heart strength when burdened by tri-
In the beginning, when God designer, builder and organzier us to grace at once. This shows melted and he promised the als; to uplift us when weighed
began to create the heavens who can do all these. Thus He man’s imperfections. We have penitent thief that he will be down by afflictions; to protect
and the earth, the earth had no deserves praise, adoration and faults. We commit mistakes. with Him in paradise. us when persecuted; to be il-
form and was void; darkness adulation. We look up to Him “To err is human, to forgive di- THANKSGIVING is the ex- lumined when there is doubt,
over the deep and the Spirit of with awe, for He is an “awe”ful vine” says the Proverbs. pressing of gratitude for some- gloom and darkness.
God hovered over the earth. Master Creator. Human sin is derived from thing good given to us. God’s As we go on with our daily
And then God gave the “Let CONTRITION is the act Original Sin. If our first par- acceptance of our remorse is life, we hold on to his guiding
there be commmands...”: Let of cleansing the wrongful do- ents had not succumbed to the like having dropped a heavy hands, hold them tight because
there be light, Let there be sky ings -- in thoughts, words and trickery of the devil they could load off our back. We feel like we couldn’t walk alone. We
and earth, Let there be waters, deeds -- that had alienated us have stayed put in paradise. new and exhilarated after we supplicate that He looks at all
Let there be vegetation, Let from God. This is sin, or the But they were human beings. have been cleansed of our sin- these intentions, longings and
there be living creatures in the breaking of a moral law: The They breached the privilege fulness. We therefore express desires and do what His heart
air and in the waters, Let there Commandments are moral given them by God to reign gratitude to God who made dictates. “For the Lord is my
be animals roaming on the laws. Contrition is a sincere over the universe. He vanished us new again with His gift of sheperd; I shall not want.
ground. One by one, God cre- and complete remorse for these them from there, disgraced and reconciliation. The Scripture The Lord’s Prayer is the
ated these in a systematic order sins then seek divine forgive- shameful. This was the start of says “When anyone is rejoined model of all prayers. It is short
and endowed them with life. ness through the Sacrament of man’s sufferings and the pass- to Christ, he is a new being, but it contains A.C.T.S. (Rudy
Then God paused and saw Confession, called Penance, as ing of the blame. the old is gone, the new has M. Viernes lives in Novato,
that what He had done were we detest the evil wrought and But God is good. He can- come.” We are again endowed CA. He may reached at rud-
good. Everything though resolve fidelity to the Com- not refuse a contrite heart. with a fresh gift of peace in manfriday@yahoo.com)
36 Manila Media Monitor April 2010 REFLECTIONS

The Growth of the Devotion On June 6, 2004, the


image of INA, donated by
of INA were bequeathed
to cousin Rafael Nebres

to INA
the Chicago Confrater- (president of both the
nity of our Lady of Pena- BCCA and the Philippine
By Lorna Achaon francia, was enshrined at Chamber of Commerce-
the Annunciation Parish Toronto, among his other
It has been over 35 that devotees at 3 Combermere Drive, affiliations) who in turn
years since the novena to from the chap- Scarborough, Ontario by appointed Felix and May-
Our Lady of Penafrancia, ters that will then parish priest Fr. Paul ette Reyes to continue
a devotion to INA, start- be created will Zimmer and Fr. Joe Pena, the daily evening novena
ed in Toronto. The roots join us in To- Penafrancia Group’s from Sept. 2008.
have grown branches and ronto on INA’s main spiritual adviser, The big image of INA
the branches leaves and feast day in with the assistance of was installed at the As-
fruits from which seeds September. Thelma Antazo. sumption Parish in 2008
could spread to grow In the ear- The monthly novena with the blessings of Fr.
more trees of devotion ly 70s, Ch- was also initiated in the Joe Pena and Fr. Ben
elsewhere. ing and Ric same year and sponsored Ebcas, parish priest of
This year, Ed and Reyes, with by the various Bicol the Assumption Church.
Susan Reyes will start Helen Sori- groups like the Iriguenos In 2009, nine days im-
the nine-day novena in ano-Alvarez Sa’di Canada, Nabua As- mediately before INA’s
Guelph with the help of (Mila Magno’s sociation, Catanduanes feast in September, the
Marlon and Glenn Cor- mom) started Devotees to Our Lady of Penafrancia on their traditional Association, Sorsogon nine-day noontime nove-
tes. An image of INA the devotion fluvial parade at the Scarborough Bluffs. (Courtesy: Photo and Masbate, Albay na to the Lady was start-
brought from the Philip- to the Lady of Library of Mr. Rafael Nebres) and Camarines Norte; ed (and will continue) at
pines by Edgar Recon Penafrancia in and birthday celebrants her shrine at the Annun-
and Antonio Cecilio Jr Toronto. devotees of INA. Community Association like Juliet Casaya and ciation Church by Myrna
will be used in Guelph With them were the They were the roots (BCCA) under the lead- Lourdes Bautista. and Ely Abraham with the
for the novena. core group composed of that developed from the ership of Jess Cabrias It was first held at the help of Monet and Nemy
We are still in the pro- Rafael Nebres (cousin seed sprinkled and nour- and Bobby Achacon. Annunciation Church, Betsayda. This will give
cess of confirming the of Ching Nebres-Reyes), ished by the love for the Then in 2005, through then at the chapel of St. those who could not at-
commitment of other Ching and Tony Ragos, Our Lady of Penafran- the intercession of Naty Mary de Leuca and since tend the evening daily
hermano and hermana Paz and Ernie Marasi- cia that eventually grew and Toti Gutierrez, Hank two years ago, being held novena a chance to do it
mayors from Kingston, gan, May and Fionggoy branches in the form and Gidget Borsboom of- at the Assumption Parish at noontime. VIVA LA
Niagara, Montreal, and Amparado, Ely and Aida of several groups who fered their boats and ser- at 2565 Bathurst Street. VIRGEN!
other places outside the Vasquez, Annie and Ju- helped spread the devo- vices in coordinating the With the passing away
GTA. Let us all help lio Buiza, Boy and Fely tion. yearly fluvial parade at of Ching and Ric Reyes Manila Media Monitor
spread the devotion. Let Ortega, Fe and Mac Ma- In 2003, the fluvial the Scarborough Bluffers in 2007 and 2008 re- Tel. (416) 285-8583
us help create opportuni- tubis, Monsie Zarris, An- parade (traslacion) was Park. spectively, their images
ties for everyone to pray geles Aureus, Eddie Lee started by the officers and

‘‘
to INA. And let us hope , and a long list of other members of Bicol Canada

Sagot sa PUZZLE
The secret T A P I K K A S A L
of a good A I I D I A S I I
sermon is to T A L I M P A L A Y
have a good A R A L P I R A T A
beginning and K A T A P A T N B A G
a good end- T E D T A P A L K I M
ing, then hav- G A S P G U L A M A N
ing the two as A M A L I A B A L I
close together
B O B O T S A L O K
as possible.
O O R A U H A O
- George Burns K U G O N R A Y O N
REFLECTIONS April 2010 Manila Media Monitor 37

Our Lady of Penafrancia Choir WIN ONTARIO: Celebrating


raises funds for Diocese of Naga 10 Years of God’s Faithfulness!
By Lorna Achaon Word International ten fruitful years of WIN through the difficulties
Ministries, Ontario will Ontario and look to the and victories. This is our
The Our Lady of Penafrancia Choir led by Vito and Elizabeth Malan- be celebrating its tenth future with excitement way of thanking God
yaon has just concluded the search for the Little Mr. and Miss Philip- anniversary on May 16 at as the church embarks on for everything” says Se-
pines-Canada-Bicolandia. The Assembly Hall (lo- fulfilling God’s purpose nior Pastor Jong Duterte.
cated at 1 Colonel Sam- of spread- From
This is a fund raising campaign initiated by Fr. Joe Pena in response to uel Smith a few
the Diocese of Naga’s request for financial assistance for the forthcom- Park families
ing 300 years celebration of the devotion to the Our Lady of Penafrancia Drive
To- ten years
in Naga. City ronto, ago, WIN
ON, M8V Ontario
The group was able to raise a total of $4,185.94. and the breakdown 4B6) near now has
is listed below which include: Lake- various
1st Hannah Jamie S. Arroyo ........................................ $930.00 shore and
2nd Queeny M. Bombase............................................. $800.00 Kipling
3rd Amaya Heiselman.................................................. $618.94 Ave. With
4th Jessa O. Pellosis..................................................... $545.00 the theme
5th Jaena David............................................................ $540.00 “Cel-
6th Celine Danganan.................................................... $497.00 ebrating
7th Jordan Cajayon...................................................... $255.00
ministries that cater to
Awarding ceremonies were held at the Assumption Church Parish the whole family and
Hall on April 11, 2010 after the monthly novena/mass sponsored by currently has two Sunday
Lourdes Bautista, who was also one of those who presented the awards congregations located in
to the winners. North York and the Peel
Region. Rev. Emerito
Among other presentors were Bicol Canada Community Association Paulate, International Di-
President Rafael Nebres, Lorna and Bobby Achacon, Jun and Adelle rector of Word Interna-
Aureus, Naty and Toti Gutierrez, Vicky Macandog, Noli and Gloria tional Ministries, will
Aquino. God’s Faithfulness; Ful- ing the Word. “The mem- be guest speaker for the
filling God’s Purpose” the bership and ministries of event. The celebrations
The group extends their profound gratitude to the kids and to their celebration aims to look WIN Ontario has steadily will begin at 3pm.
parents, relatives and friends who participated in this activity. (St. Jame- back with gratitude at the grown over the years
stown News Service)
38 Manila Media Monitor April 2010 REFLECTIONS

Don’t give up…


One day I decided to quit ... A Letter Of Appeal
I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality. .. I wanted to quit my life. to the Filipino Community
I went to the woods to have one last talk with God.
The Lord’s Flock Prayer Group is appealing for financial assistance.
“God”, I asked, “Can you give me one good reason not to quit?” One of our members, Miss Wilma Juanico, passed away on Thursday,
His answer surprised me... April 22.

“Look around”, He said. “Do you see the fern and the bamboo?” Wilma was an active member of the Scarborough Chapter of The
Lord’s Flock Prayer Community, serving in the Silver and Gold and In-
“Yes”, I replied. tercessory ministries.
“When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of
them. I gave them light. I gave them water. The fern quickly grew from the After working in Jeddah for 17 years, she came to Canada five years
earth. Its brilliant green covered the floor. Yet nothing came from the bamboo ago as a live-in caregiver.
seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo.”
Three years later, Wima was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer and
“In the second year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful. And again, went through a rigorous treatment. She received the gift of healing with
nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo,” He
said. God’s grace and mercy.

“In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed. But I would She acquired her permanent resident status in Canada in February this
not quit.” year and was very excited about it. Ready to move on with her new life,
she packed her bags and was moving out from her employer the weekend
“In year four, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed. I would not
quit,” He said. of April 25.

“Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Compared to Around 7:30 a.m. on April 22nd, they found her lifeless body in the
the fern, it was seemingly small and insignificant. ..But just six months later washroom. The findings of the medical team that responded to the emer-
the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall. It had spent the five years growing roots. gency call concluded that her death occurred between 3:00 a.m. and 7:00
Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive.” a.m. and that the cause of death was a massive heart attack.
“I would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle.”
She does not have any relative in Toronto and does not have any life
He asked me. “Did you know, my child, that all this time you have been insurance coverage. It is in this light that we appeal to our brothers and
struggling, you have actually been growing roots.” sisters to find it in their hearts to generously help us raise the amount
needed to cover funeral costs and in bringing home her remains to Iloilo,
“I would not quit on the bamboo. I will never quit on you.”
Philippines. It is the wish of her relatives to pay their last respects to their
“Don’t compare yourself to others,” He said. loved one.

“The bamboo had a different purpose than the fern. Yet, they both make the If you wish to make a donation, please contact Mr. Jun Silva at tele-
forest beautiful.” phone number 416-916-1577 or 647-204-7687.
“Your time will come”, God said to me.
Thank you and God bless you all for your help. We know that the
“You will rise high” Lord will bless your offerings for He said that as you give, gifts shall be
given back to you in full measure and overflowing.
“How high should I rise?” I asked.
“How high will the bamboo rise?” He asked in return. JUN SILVA
Steward
“As high as it can?” I questioned. The Lord’s Flock Prayer Group
Scarborough Chapter
“Yes.” He said, “Give me glory by rising as high as you can.”
I left the forest and brought back this story.
I hope these words can help you see that God will never give up on you.
Never, Never, Never Give up. For the Christian Prayer is not an option but
an opportunity.
Don’t tell the Lord how big the problem is, Tell the problem how Great the
Lord is! (A variation of “The Fern and the Bamboo”; Author Unknown)

Parishioners and visitors from across the GTA converge at the Our Lady of
Assumption (OLA) Church at 2565 Bathurst Street to participate in Filipino
religious traditions during the lenten season, such as the “Pabasa” on Holy
Thursday, the “Pitong Wika” on Good Friday, and “Salubong” on Easter
Sunday. OLA is also the home of the Filipino Chaplaincy in Toronto.(Manila
Media Monitor Photo)
April 2010 Manila Media Monitor 39

PIDC marks 6th season on Front Page Philippines TV


This year’s recent tap- perspective, Front Page
ings of Front Page Phil- Philippines is hosted by
ippines with the Philip- broadcast veteran Gie
pine Independence Day Alvarez and offers news
Council (PIDC) commit- and current affairs, to-
tees tasked with the orga- gether with information
nization and delivery of on culture and entertain-
the 2010 series of events, ment. The program airs
under its president Minda in English and Filipino.
Neri, mark the organiza- In Ontario, Front
tion’s 6th season with Page Philippines airs
the program as a tv me- every Sunday at 11 AM,
dia sponsor to its annual with alternative viewing
events. on Thursdays at 4 PM
The PIDC events in communities being
would be delivered be- served by Toronto’s Rog-
fore viewers in a series of ers OMNI 2 Television
segments within the pro- (CJMT-Toronto) and its
gram’s episodes, which re-transmission.
started with the Mrs. OMNI TV-Alberta
Philippines PIDC 2010 airs Front Page Philip-
pageant aired on April 11 pines, Saturdays, 5:30
and will conclude with the PM, through the cable NOW ON AIR: Committees of Philippine Independence Day Council (PIDC) tasked with the organiza-
“Dancing to be a Star” in distribution facilities of tion and delivery of the various events stored by the PIDC for this year will go on air on tv program
time for the event’s Octo- Shaw Cable 4 and Telus Front Page Philippines in a series of segments within the episodes of the program. In photo are some
ber 2 schedule. TV Channel 5 in Calgary. of the PIDC 2010 board members, officers and council of leaders spearheading this years events, and
The PIDC came on In Edmonton, the pro- among the segments to air soon in the program. From left, Jun Villaruz, Cesar Manebo, Imie Belanger,
Rory Elefano, Estring Aguinaldo, FPP Program host Gie Alvarez, PIDC President Minda Neri, Leonie
board Front Page Philip- gram is carried by Shaw Manzanares, Josie Consunji, Gene Elamparo and PIDC EVP Bernie Sychangco.
pines in 2004 during the on Cable 11, and Telus
presidency of Jose ‘Pem- TV on Channel 5. by Mountain Cable, In the Georgian Bay week by companies in sponsor to Culture Phil-
pe’ Saavedra and proved ROGERS OMNI.2 OMNI 2 is on Cable 20; area, including Colling- the Filipino Canadian ippines Ontario for its
the program an effective TELEVISION in South- In the Niagara and wood, Midland and Owen business sector, namely annual Filipino Day at
tool in the promotion of ern Ontario is on the fol- the St. Catherines area, Sound, OMNI.2 TV is on PNB Rapid Remit, Forex Canada’s Wonderland
its events. lowing cable channels: OMNI.2 is on (COGECO) Rogers 14. Parcel Service, Action and ANCOP Internation-
Saavedra’s succes- Rogers Cable (serving Cable 15; Front Page Philip- Honda, Marshayna Trad- al Canada for its annual
sor, Jun Enverga, like- Toronto)- Cable 14; In Peterborough on pines is the only program ing Company, Inc. and ANCOP Walk (formerly
wise utilized the program Aurora Cable (serving COGECO, Channel 19; aimed at Filipino Cana- Manila Media Moni- billed as the GK Walk).
in the dissemination of Aurora)- Cable 23; In Ottawa, OMNI.2 dians available on broad- tor. The newest sponsor
information related to COGECO (serving TV is on Rogers, Cable cast over the air. to come on board Front Front Page Philip-
the PIDC’s events, un- Oakville/ Burlington)- 14; The program’s car- Page Philippines is Viva pines is produced by Ace
der whose term, several Cable 29; In London, Ontario, rying station, OMNI.2, Manila Corporation – a Alvarez – who is also
more events were added In Hamilton- and in OMNI.2 is, likewise, on could be accessed over- door-to-door parcel de- managing editor of Ma-
throughout the year and households being served Rogers 14; the-air on Channel 69 livery service company nila Media Monitor. The
worked with the approval by COGECO, including In the St. Thomas, by close to one million serving Luzon, Visayas program may be reached
of the board to expand Fergus, Georgetown and Strathroy area- on Rog- viewers who rely on an- and Mindanao. at (416) 285-8583, or
PIDC’s objectives to in- Grimsby,y, OMNI .2 TV ers, Cable 14; tenna systems. e-mail frontpagephilip-
clude charity work. is on Cable 18; In Tillsonburg and In part, Front Page Aside from the PIDC, pines@rogers.com. (Rus-
A magazine-style pro- In Hamilton, and in Woodstock, OMNI.2 TV Philippines is brought Front Page Philippines is sell International)
gram with a community households being served is on Rogers, Cable 14; before viewers twice a an annual special event

Photo below are also candidates to the pageant, from left, Regine
Semira, Kyra Pagsanhan and Renee Jaojoco. The Miss Philip-
pines PIDC 2010 pageant is Saturday, May 8 at 7 PM, at the Ko-
rean Cultural Centre on Leslie Street in North York, Ontario. In the
same venue on the same date, the curtain opens at 2 PM for the
Little Miss Philippines 2010 pageant.

Among the first segments aired on the Front Page Philippines tv-sponsored PIDC
events was the presentation to viewers of the Miss Philippines PIDC 2010 candidates.
Top photo, from left are Lilly Malloy, Lindsay Anne Farrell, Aileen Gomez, Michelle
Amaral, Chanetelle Yumol, Catherine Grace Amaral, Naomi Macapagal, Joannie Mag-
bania-Nguyen and Jessica Eusebio
40 Manila Media Monitor April 2010

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