JUNE 2012 - Filipinos Making Waves

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Walang ligaya sa lupa na hindi dinilig ng luha.
JUNE 2012
2012 Ms. Philippines PIDC winners with
PIDC and pageant officers and staff
Photo: MIKE APRIETO
CHERYL HAILEYNA FLORES is Little Ms. Philippines PIDC 2012
JOANNE ASCUETA crowned Ms. Philippines PIDC 2012
J
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OANNE ASCUETA has proven her billing as pageant favourite when she was
crowned the 13th Miss Philippines PIDC
before a big crowd at the Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary
School on June 2.
Composing Ascueta’s court are CHRISTINA DUMO, first runner up; and KRISTEL ARENAS, second runner up, said pageant overall
co-chair RORY ELEFANO
The Miss Philippines pageant had nine
candidates -- Ascueta, Dumo, Arenas, JANE
CELDINIA LUPERTE, MARY JANE MANIACUP,
Ellen, Chris
tie the knot
ELLEN
and
CHRIS
MANGALLON
exchange vows in solemn ceremonies at
the Our Lady of Fatima
Church in Toronto on
May 26. Guests congratulated and honoured the couple at
the wedding reception at Crystal Fountain Banquet Hall in
Markham. PR, LEONE
MANZANARES
ASHLEY TAHSIN, LESLIE ANN NOLASCO, JADE
MARIE PINGOL and KHRISTIA MERCADO.
Judges in the Miss Philippines PIDC included DANNY TSE of Korean Air; AGATHA LUNA,
SAM SPADAFORA, GINA PATRICIO, and TOTO
BANSIL.
Earlier in the same venue, CHERYL HAILEYNA FLORES bested seven other equally beautiful and talented children to be named the 8th
Little Miss Philippines PIDC, said Elefano.
Winning with Flores are KRISTA SIGNO, first
runner up; and RAELLE ROBLES, second runner
up.
The Little Miss Philippines pageant candidates also included FAITH NILA DALAGUIT,
KRIZZIA CHELSEA COJUANGCO ASUBE, DEMME
GABRIELLE ALEXANDER, GREGAN DELA VEGA
BENT, and CHLOE SAN JUAN.
Judges in Little Miss Philippines PIDC were
JERRY POWER, MELINDA RUSTIA, SHARON HAZEL SEBASTIAN, and CHIARA WILLIAMSON.
Pageant hosts were JEFF RUSTIA, MACEY
ATIENZA and NAOMI MACAPAGAL.
Meanwhile, volunteer-based PIDC has
prepared community events showcasing the
best of Philippine heritage and culture.
According to public relations director
KAREN BINADAY, pidc, under the stewardship
of president NORMA CARPIO, has set the following:
♥ 13th Salu-salo sa (community picnic at)
Earl Bales Park on June 16.
Conducted since 1999, the yearly potluck picnic has attracted thousands to enjoy
the outdoors, partake in great food and catch
all-day entertainment.
A picnic highlight is the Mabuhay Cup
volleyball tournament.
Last year, 12 teams competed.
Those interested to perform or be a vendor at the picnic may call FILOMENA TICZON
at 416-560-8433 or email nene.ticzon@yahoo.
com.
To page 38, please
Filipino Association of Richmond Hill casino fund-raising trip
Filipino Association of Richmond Hill (FARH) president MIGUEL CADUCIO (left, front row) thanks FARH members, their guests and supporters of the
association who shared fun and camaraderie during the association’s fund-raising Casino Rama trip on May 27.
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Ang kaginhawaan ay nasa kasiyahan, at wala sa kasaganaan.
JUNE 2012
Ricky Caluen
leads PPCO
‘12-’14 board
RICKY CALUEN (7th from left) heads the Philippine Press Club-Ontario (PPCO) new set of officers elected on June 2. Caluen replaced immediate past president ROSE TIJAM. With him
in the new Board for 2012-2014 are (2nd to 11th
from left, respectively) directors JESS CARLOS,
EUGENE DEOCAREZA and JESS CABRIAS; public affairs and communications officer IMELDA
SUZARA; vice president RUBI TALAVERA; secretary TAN CANCHELA; treasurer NOEL PERADA;
directors EVA AGPAOA and ROLLY CABRERA.
Flanking the group are Catholic Community
Services for York Region Board chair GENY
TORIBIO (left) and school trustee MARLENE
MOGADO (right). Toribio and Mogado served
as members of the PPCO’s adhoc committee
on elections. PR, Photo: MOGI MOGADO
Expert seeks help for reefs at risk
From page 6
Bleaching
occurs when heat- or
ultraviolet radiationstressed coral polyps expel symbiotic
algae from coral tissues, leaving corals
with a whitish colour.
The algae provide most of the
corals’ food and
oxygen. Other algae
eventually colonize
the bleached reefs.
The Coral Reef
Alliance note that
Robin Lim gets PHL ...
From page 9
BALMACEDA for his invaluable role in the establishment of the Asian Development Bank
(ADB) headquarters in the Philippines.
Both resolutions were introduced by Senator FRANKLIN DRILON.
The Senate said it “expresses its highest respect and appreciation” for Magsaysay-Ho’s
contribution to the development of Philippine
arts and culture.
“It also recognizes former Commerce
and Industry Secretary Balmaceda for his selfless and able representation of the Philippines
in several important capacities leading to the
establishment of the Asian Development Bank
as well as his invaluable role in the location of
the ADB headquarters in the Philippines,” the
Senate Resolution added.
Balmaceda lobbied to have the ADB
headquarters in Manila. He won the support
of eight other Asian countries, namely China,
Vietnam, Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka,
Malaysia and Thailand. On December, 1965,
Manila prevailed over Tokyo as the ADB’s permanent site, winning by just one vote.
“The Filipino people owes a debt of gratitude to former Secretary Balmaceda for his
nationalistic efforts and impeccable diplomatic poise,” the resolution noted.
Filipinos owe Balmaceda an even more
profound debt for his services afterwards, including his functions as Special Adviser to the
President on ADB affairs.
He also served as chairman of the 14nation committee on preparatory arrangements for the establishment of the ADB and
the Philippines’ first alternate director of the
ADB. PNA
the death of reefs increases with length
and
severity
of
bleaching.
Authorities have
been promoting the
management
and
protection of reefs,
noting these resources also face a lot of
pressure from overfishing, pollution, sedimentation, inappropriate land uses and
other threats.
Coral reefs serve
as foraging ground
for various marine
species.
A square kilometre of healthy coral
reef is enough to produce some 20,000
kilograms of fish annually.
“That’s enough
to feed about 400
people,” Aliño said,
adding that each of
these persons can
have some 50 kilograms of fish to consume annually.
Only about five
percent of the country’s coral reefs covering some 2.5 million
hectares are in excellent condition.
Some 30 percent
of reefs nationwide
are recovering from
damage. PNA
Noah Aquino: A page in the book of life of a ...
From page 9
Gigi recalls: “Noah takes the GO train
with me every day. There are days -- Tuesdays
and Thursdays -- that he does not get home
until 8 p.m.”
A typical day for Noah starts at 8 a.m. He
is then in his traditional page uniform.
His daily duties involved delivering water,
notes, messages and documents to the MPPs
inside the Chamber.
Math, language, politics, friendships
Pages have a variety of special duties.
His was to deliver the Clerk’s books.
The pages were tutored in Math and Language. They learned about the Canadian
legislative process.
On Fridays, they had field trips around Toronto, visiting the Second City, the CN Tower,
the Royal Ontario Museum and others.
They had a scavenger hunt at the Legislative Building and visited the “haunted attic”.
Noah met students from across the province, made new friends and learned to work
and bond with everyone.
He admitted that it was an amazing ex-
perience that gave him an inside look and
a better understanding of what transpires at
Queen’s Park.
Job well done
At the end of his term, he received his
Certificate of Recognition. The pages had
their official group photo.
Noah had pictures with Ontario’s key
politicians. He was also provided with a reference letter for a job well done.
He met Ontario Premier Hon. DALTON
MCGUINTY and Ontario Lieutenant Governor
Hon. DAVID ONLEY before he ended his tour
of special duty.
Experience worth passing on
Noah said he would definitely recommend the legislative page program to fellow
Grades 7 and 8 students.
He encouraged children of diverse backgrounds to apply.
More information on the Legislative Page
program may be obtained by calling 416325-7457 or visiting page_program@ontla.ola.
org. PR
Ang pagsasabi ng tapat ay pagsasamang maluwat.
JUNE 2012
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Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians
presents Spring Extravaganza
Members of the Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians
(MFFC) Youth Choir and participants to MFFC’s performing arts
program showcase their varied
vocal, musical and dancing talents in a Spring
Extravaganza at the York Catholic District
School Board Theatre for the Performing Arts at
the Thornhill St. Elizabeth High School on May
26. PR/Photos: MOGI MOGADO
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Yaong mapag-alinlangan, madalas mapag-iwanan.
JUNE 2012
Halina’t manood. Libre ito
Come one, come all. It’s free!
TITIK, HIMIG, TINIG NG MUSIKANG PILIPINO.
AWITIN MO. IPAGMALAKI MO SA BUONG MUNDO.
sing hits
MON TORRALBA
ORIGINAL PILIPINO MUSIC
Itay, Saan Ka Man Naroroon
CHITO SIBAYAN
Intro: C G/B | Am Am/G | F Em7 | Dm7Em7-F-G
Verse 1:
C
G/B
Am
Am/G
Itay, saan ka man naroroon
F
G G/F
Laging naaalala ka
Em7 Am Am/G
Ang mga payo mo’y hindi
Am
Am/G
mawawaglit sa isip ko
F
G
C Dm7-Em7-F-G
Kaya ako’y nagsisikap, Itay.
Verse 2:
C
G/B
Am
Am/G
Mula nang pumanaw ka sa mundo
F
G G/F
Naging isang panata ko
Em7
Na taglayin sa buhay ang bawa’t
Am
Am/G
gintong pangaral mo
F
G#M7 G C
Kahit ngayong wala ka na, Itay.
Chorus:
Dm
Dm/C
G/B
G/A G
Oo nga’t minsa’y may pagkukulang ka
C
G/B
Am
Am/G
Sino kayang tao ang ‘di nagkasala?
F
G#
C C/B Bb7 A7
Kahit anuman ang sabihin ni__la
D
Ipagtatanggol kita
Dm7
G
Pagkat kita’y ama.
C
G/B
Am
Am/G
O Itay, saan ka man naroroon
F
G G/F
Masdan mo ang iyong anak
Em7
Hinahanap-hanap pa rin
Am
Am/G
ang init ng pagmahahal
F
G#M7 G
C
Na dulot mo sa ‘kin,
aking Itay.
(Repeat Chorus)
C
G/B
Am
Am/G
O Itay, saan ka man naroroon
F
G G/F
Laging naaalala ka
Em7
Ang mga payo mo’y hindi
Am
Am/G
mawawaglit sa isip ko
F
G#M7 G C-G/B-Am-Am/G
Kahit ngayong wala ka na, Itay.
F
G#M7 G
Ikinararangal kita,
C G/B | Am Am/G | F G | C
Itay.
Itay, Saan Ka Man Naroroon is a tribute to
fathers who went ahead to the Great Kingdom; but who left behind sons and daughters who grew up to be the best of what their
fathers taught them. The song was one of
the ten finalists in the 2nd Metro Pop Music
Festival in Manila, the Philippines.
Ako ay Pilipino
KUH LEDESMA
Intro: Gm … F-Bb-Cm-D7
Gm
Cm
Fm Ab Gm D
Ako ay Pilipino, ang dugo’y maharlika
Gm
Cm F D Cm F
Bb
Likas sa aking puso adhikaing kay ganda
Cm
Gm
Sa Pilipinas na aking bayan
Cm
Gm
Lantay na perlas ng silanganan
Eb
Bb/D C#dim
Wari’y natipon ng kayamanan ng
D A7 D pause
Maykapal
Gm
Cm
Fm Ab Gm D
Bigay sa ‘king talino, sa mabuti lang laan
Gm
Cm F
Sa aki’y katutubo
D,Cm,F
Bb-D7
Ang maging mapagmahal
G
C
A
D
Ako ay Pilipino, ako ay Pilipino
C
D
Isang bansa, isang diwa
CD
G D7
Ang minimithi ko
G
C
A
D
Sa bayan ko’t bandila, laan buhay ko’t diwa
B7
Em
C
D G D7
Ako ay Pilipino, Pilipinong totoo.
G
C
A
D
Ako ay Pilipino, ako ay Pilipino
B7
Em
Taas noo kahit kanino
C
D G
Ang Pilipino ay ako.
Lupa
Music/Lyrics: CHARO UNITE, ERNIE DELA PEÑA
Artist: RICO PUNO
INTRO: Eb - Bb/D - Cm - B+ - Eb/Bb – Ab6/Bb
VERSE 1:
Eb
Bb/D
Cm
Bbm7 Eb
Huwag damdamin ang kasawian
Ab
Eb/G
F7
Bb9sus
May bukas pa sa iyong buhay
Eb
Bb/D
Cm Bbm7 Eb9sus
Sisikat din ang iyong araw
Ab
Eb/G
F7 F9 Bb7
Ang landas mo ay mag-i__i__law
CHORUS:
Ab
Gm
Sa daigdig ang buhay ay ganyan
Gm7
C9sus C7
Mayroong ligaya at lumbay
Fm
Ab/Bb Bb7 Gm
Maghintay at may nakalaang bukas
F#-Fmsus-Ab/Bb-Bb7
VERSE 2:
Eb
Bb/D
Cm
Bbm7-Eb9sus-Eb7
May bukas pa sa iyong buhay
Ab
G7
Cm-Bbm7-Eb
Tutulungan ka ng Diyos na may lalang
Ab
G7
Ang iyong pagdaramdam
Cm
F7
Idalangin mo sa Maykapal
JUNE 2012
Lupa
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Music/Lyrics: CHARO UNITE, ERNIE DELA PEÑA
Artist: RICO PUNO
Intro: Eb - Ab/Bb -- Eb - Ab/Bb
VERSE 1:
Eb
Ab/Eb
Nagmula sa lupa
Bb/Eb Bb Eb G/D
Magbabalik na kusa
Cm
Cm7
Amb5 F
Ab/Bb
Ang buhay mong sa lupa nagmula
Bb7sus-Bb7
VERSE 2:
Eb
Ab/Eb
Bago mo linisin
Bb
Ab/C Bb/D Ebsus Eb
Ang dungis ng
‘yong kap __wa
G
Cm Cm7
Amb5 F
Ab/Bb
Hugasan ang ‘yong putik
sa mukha
Bbsus-Bb7
CHORUS:
Ab
Gm
Cm
Kung ano ang ‘di mo gusto
Fm
Bb
Eb Bbm Eb
H’wag gawin sa iba
Ab
Gm
Cm
Kung ano ang ‘yong inutang
F7sus
F7
Ab/Bb
Ay s’ya ring kabayaran.
VERSE 3:
Eb
Ab/Eb
Sa mundo ang buhay
Bb Ab/C Bb/D Ebsus Eb
Ay mayroong hangga __ nan
G Cm Cm/Bb Ab G7sus G7 Cm F13
Dahil tayo
ay lupa
lamang.
BRIDGE:
Eb/Bb
Ab/Bb
Kaya pilitin mong ika’y magbago
Eb/Bb
Ab/Bb
Habang may panahon, ika’y magbago
Eb/Bb
Ab/Bb Ab
Pagmamahal sa kapwa ay isipin mo
Adlib: Gm-Cm-Fm-Bb7 Bb7sus Bb7
(Repeat Chorus and Verse 3)
(Repeat Bridge, replace last word)
Ab-Gm-Fm-Ab/Bb
___ mo
CODA:
Eb
Ab/Bb
Bdim
Kaya pilitin mong ika’y magbago
Cm
Eb/Bb
Ab9
Eb/G
Habang may panahon, ika’y magbago
Ab
Eb/G
Fm
Pagmamahal sa kapwa ay
Gm Ab Ab6/Bb Eb C#9b5
i ___ si _ pin
mo.
EXTRO: Fm - Gm - Ab - E9b5/Bb - Eb
Ab
Eb/G
Fm Gm Ab Bb11 Eb
Na sa puso mo ay mawala nang lu_bu___san
ADLIB: Eb-Bb/D-Cm-Bbm7-Eb9sus-Eb7
Ab-Eb/G-F7-Ab/Bb-Bb7
(Repeat Chorus)
(Repeat II replace last word)
Ab Bb11 Eb Bbm7 Eb7
___lu_bu__san
Coda
Ab
G7
Ang iyong pagdaramdam
Cm
F/A
Idalangin mo sa Maykapal
Ab
Eb/G Fm7
Na sa puso mo ay mawala
Gm7 Ab Ab6/Bb Eb
nang lu_bu____san
Extro: Eb-Bb/D-Db6-Ab/C-B6-Bb7-Eb
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Ang pili ng pili, natatapat sa bungi.
JUNE 2012
Nicole, Raina, Marko
make it to ACTS finals
N
ICOLE DATOL, MARKO RAQUENO and
RAINA RESPLANDOR will join ten other
finalists who will compete in the 2012
Asian Canadian Talent Search (ACTS)
at the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto on June 30.
All of Filipino roots, Datol, Raqueno and
Resplandor will try to outsing and outdo equally-talented finalists from the Chinese, Korean
and Vietnamese communities to inherit the
ACTS champion title from compatriot INAH
PATRIZIA, 2011 ACTS winner.
Competing against the three are AMY LU
and JODIE JAHNKE, both of Chinese origin; LILI
NGUYEN and TAM DUONG, both of Vietnamese origin; BENJI PARK, CHARLIE PARK, CHRISTINA LEE, KEVIN KIM, MATTHEW SONG and STEVE
KIM, all of Korean origin.
Publicist ANNA DO said ACTS has been a
much-awaited annual singing contest that has
given young Asian Canadians the chance “to
have their voice heard above thousands”.
The Canadian Multicultural Council-Asians
in Ontario developed the competition to allow
Asian Canadian youth to come together and
celebrate their heritage and culture.
The ACTS is designed to nurture young vocal performers in their early stages and provide
a platform for them to display their talents.
They represent their community and they
highlight the undiscovered talent and star
power that exists in Toronto.
The competition is open to all Asian Canadians aged 15 to 30. Auditions started in
April; the semifinals on May 27.
RAQUENO
A peace painting by PARHANA WAHAB of Lintukan
Elementary School in Datu
Piang, Maguindanao is
converted into a mural on
one of three Peace Walls
in the province. The mural,
at Polloc Port in Landasan
village in Parang town,
was unveiled on May 29.
Gracing the event are
International Monitoring
Team Humanitarian, Rehabilitation, and Development Component officials
SUSAN ROBERTSON, BGen
DATOK HAJ ZULKAPLI BIN
MOHD NOOR and local
government officials. JO
HENRY, ARMM
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From page 13
On social media, people were amused
and said that the bill will probably hit more
than half of those men in congress.
This law might create a dent on the twotiming behaviour of spouses.
When this bill becomes a law, would the
‘Filipino Casanova’ become a dying breed?
Lacson-Noel says that “The bill aims to
protect the institution of marriage”.
But whether the bill when passed as a
law would serve to be an effective deterrent
to marital unfaithfulness would remain to be
seen.
But I am pretty sure that the men and
women who have fallen into the habit of
cheating on their spouses are now feeling
scratchy in their seats.
Liceo Folkloric dance troupe raises
$1.6K in Hanoi for Sendong victims
M
INDANAO-based Liceo Folkloric Dance
Troupe of the Liceo
de Cagayan University recently performed at the
Hue Festival in Hanoi, and raised
over US$1,600 to help rehabilitate
areas devastated by storm Sendong in December 2011.
Their show delighted the diplomatic corps and the Filipino and
Vietnamese communities.
The Hue Festival is an international Vietnamese event of
culture, arts, and tourism staged
every two years, gathering Vietnamese and foreign art troupes
to promote economic and cultural exchanges.
The Liceo’s performance was
sponsored by the Vietnam Union
of Friendship Organization, the
Vietnamese Ministry of Culture,
Sports and Tourism, the Filipino
community led the Pinoy sa Hanoi, and the Philippine Embassy in
Hanoi.
The dance troupe has been
instrumental in propagating the
diverse culture of Mindanao in
the global scene.
The Liceo has performed in
dance festivals in Brunei, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia. It
started in 1983 as a contingent in
Kagay-an Festival, an indigenous
dance competition in Cagayan
de Oro City. PNA
Filipinos, let’s make waves!
JUNE 2012
TFCkat Grand Finals at the Filipinos Making Waves
Festival, Yonge-Dundas Square, August 18, 2012
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LET’S MAKE WAVES
The VOICES. The PERFORMING ARTISTS @ YDS
where homegrown talents of Filipino roots take centre stage
Walang sisiira sa
bakal kundi ang
sariling kalawang.
August 18, 2012
For artist auditions, email fmwfestival@gmail.com or
visit http://www.filipinosmakingwaves.com
Joanne Ascueta ...
JUNE 2012
Jessica Sanchez sets
Philippine homecoming
A
6th Filipinos Making Waves Festival
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MERICAN Idol (AI) first
runner-up JESSICA SANCHEZ is raring to go the
Philippines to thank and
perform for her Filipino supporters.
Though no date has been set
yet, Jessica’s visit to the homeland of her mother EDITHA will be
made when she is done with her
AI commitments until September.
grandfather EDDIE BUGAY said.
Jessica, a Filipino-MexicanAmerican, had an appearance
at the Washington Memorial concert in Washington D.C. on May
25 to 28.
“Jessica is too excited to go
home,” Bugay said.
The Sanchez family has ac-
knowledged the big role Filipinos
and the Philippine media played
in helping Jessica in her AI stint.
Bugay said Jessica would
come with an aunt andher mother, who had not gone back to the
Philippines since 1987.
The Bugay family belonged
to a lineage of musicians.
“There is no singer in the family but I play the trumpet while my
late father, the trombone; while
some of my father’s brothers and
my cousins belong to a local brass
band,” Bugay said.
He said Jessica planned to
finish her studies. She would focus
on singing but might go into modelling. PNA
Over 60 teams in
various age groups
will be see action in
the three-day hoops
game.
Included in the
sports event is the
selection of the 2012
Miss S ports Model.
Call Vilma Tahsin
for inquiries.
♥ Mabuhay Festival and Trade Show
at the Metro Toronto
Convention Centre,
South Building , Hall
D, Level 800 – 222, on
July 28 from 9 a.m.
up.
Organized since
2000, the Mabuhay
Festival has maintained its partnership 2012 Miss Philippines PIDC JOANNE ASCUETA receives from PIDC presiwith ABS-CBN Cana- dent NORMA CARPIO (centre) and DANNY TSE one of the pageant’s
big prizes. Photo: MIKE APRIETO
da.
Among the local
performers in dance, music, visual arts and modations for two to the Philippines and TV
fashion are the Culture Philippines of Ontario, guestings in TFC programs seen around the
Fiesta Filipina Dance Troupe, Hanau I Ka Hula world.
Na Kane, a Kundiman Harana, a fashion show,
ABS-CBN Canada has announced that
and much more.
NIKKI GIL, SAM MILBY and RANDY SANTIAGO
Manila Sound will come to life in a one- will grace the Mabuhay Festival.
hour OPM program produced by MON TORMilby is an actor, model, tv host and reRALBA, original member of the Hotdog band. cording artist who is one of the most recognizThis year, com- able talents from the ABS CBN roster. He is also
petitors to the ABS- known as the Rockoustic Heartthrob and the
CBN TFCkat Territory Prince of Romance.
Santiago, a.k.a. Mr. Shades, is also an acFinals will perform at
the Mabuhay Festival, tor, tv host, singer, songwriter, producer and
with the winner mov- director. He will host the ABS CBN portion of
ing on to the Grand the festival.
Another special guest is scheduled to apFinals in Vancouver.
Filipinos and Ca- pear; and details will be announced shortly.
♥ Exhibitiors may still avail themselves of
nadians of Filipino lineage, 12 to 50 years available trade fair booths.
Thousands of people attend the festival
old as of May 1, may
every
year and the attendance keeps growupload a three to
five-minute audition ing. Take advantage of the Early Bird Rate of
video at www.tfckat. $299 (non-prime).
Call EVELYN PAGKALINAWAN at 416-369com and fill out an
on-line entry form. 1318 or email evelynp2011@yahoo.com or
Deadline for entries is MINDA NERI at 416-621-4985 or email vox999@
gmail.com.
June 22.
For sponsorship inquiries, call MIKE APRIGrand prize winLEONE MANZANARES heads the newly-formed Dancing Stars group. ner will get US$3,000 ETO at 416-407-6453 or email yah407mike@
Initial members are TITA and DOMING BADILLA, CARMEN and JAIME in cash, a slot in audi- yahoo.com.
For information on all PIDC events, call
HAUYON, TESSIE and MILO PAEZ, VIRGIE and STAN ONG, JEAN and VAL tions for Pilipinas Got
MAPE, LINDA and BOY YUGO, JACK and CARMEN, and JOE and Leone Talent, a round trip 416-975-1473 or check out www.pidctoronto.
ticket with accom- com. PR
MANZANARES. PR
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Inquiries on the volleyball tournament
may be made to VILMA TAHSIN at 416-6977201 or email vmt_28@yahoo.com.
♥ Mabuhay Cup golf tournament at the
Richmond Hill Golf Club on June 24.
Registration starts at 10 a.m.
The first tee-off is at 11 a.m.
Entry fee is $150 per player with the format
being 2-man best ball.
Each team must use each man’s drive at
least once in the front nine and at least once
in the back nine.
The entry fee includes the shared use of
a golf cart with GPS, complimentary bucket
of balls for warm-up, a bag of tees, divot tool
and bottled water on the carts.
A light dinner will follow. Contact Vilma
Tahsin for more information.
♥ Independence Day Ball with Dancing To
Be A Star at the Capitol Banquet Centre on
July 7.
Besides the dance competition, the ball
will also highlight cultural presentations and
performances from the PIDC Royal Waltz
Dancers.
To learn more, contact LEONE MANZANARES at 905-567-4829 or email leonemanzan@yahoo.com; or for tickets, gala vice chair
VERTH BUGTONG at 416-834-0801 or email verthpbugtong@gmail.com.
♥ 9th Mabuhay Cup basketball tournament at the Hoop Dome on July 20 to 22.
Mabuhay ang Pilipino!
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FILIPINOS MAKING WAVES FESTIVAL
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Happy Dad’s Day!
What makes a Dad?
God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle’s flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need.
Then God combined these qualities.
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, He called it ... Dad.
-- Author Unknown
partners with
ABS-CBN
MARCO AMORANTO, ABS-CBN managing director, and TERESA TORRALBA, Filipinos
Making Waves Festival (FMWF) overall director, sign a partnership document that solidifies the Philippine television network’s participation in this year’s free FMWF at the
Yonge-Dundas Square on August 18. Witnessing the signing are (from left standing)
ROSARY ESCAÑO, ABS-CBN marketing specialist; MARIO MARASIGAN, ABS-CBN sales
manager; (seated from left) RIZZA FLORES, ABS-CBN regional marketing head; and
LYRA FAJARIT, ABS-CBN regional finance. Photo: libreto
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Youth Waves
twin treat
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NORTH AMERICAN YOUTH WAVES ARTISTS
with 2011 FMWF TORONTO HOSTS
JOANNE ASCUETA crowned
PIDC Ms. Philippines 2012
JOANNE ASCUETA, Philippine Independence Day Council (PIDC) 2012 Miss Philippines, is flanked by 2nd runner up KRISTEL ARENAS (left) and 1st runner up CHRISTINA
DUMO, following their coronation at the Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic
Secondary School on June 2. The beauty pageant was the first of a series of activities
the PIDC, under president NORMA CARPIO, is conducting to celebrate the Philippines’
114th Freedom Day. Photo: MIKE APRIETO (Story begins on page 31)
WO big days of Youth
Waves fun and music! This
is the ambitious plan of
Filipinos Making Waves
Festival organizers and a group
of young music artists in Toronto. One will definitely be at the
Yonge-Dundas Square on August
18; the twin treat in a theatre on
August 19. Youth Waves is a festival segment that has a growing
fan base. More developments at
www.filipinosmakingwaves.com.
Flores is LMP PIDC ‘12
CHERYL HAILEYNA FLORES (centre) bests seven other
equally beautiful and talented children to be named
the 8th Little Miss Philippines PIDC. Flanking Flores are
RAELLE ROBLES (left) , second runner up; and KRISTA SIGNO, first runner up. Photo: Courtesy of RORY ELEFANO