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Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau endure a bilateral meeting at the G7Summit in in Charlevoix ...

Is Trudeau trying to reap thebenefits of resisting a NAFTAdeal? Harper under scrutinyafter new report

Duterte sticks to SONA script

Duterte family photo: Based on the article published in KAMI, the Duterte family featured thecreations of fashion designer Cary Santiago. Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte was wearing a blueFilipiniana while her mother Elizabeth Zimmerman was wearing a red one. The wife of formerDavao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte, January was wearing a light brown dress and Baste Duterte’slong-time girlfriend, Kate was in off-white Filipinana. Admiration for the ladies in elegant fashionduring the SONA was expressed by the media. (Photo source: @carysantiago IG)

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jul 23 2018 07:09 PM |Updated as of Jul 23 2018 08:07 PMMANILA - President Rodrigo Dutertelargely stuck to his prepared speech forhis State of the Nation Address(SONA), which is also the shortest inhis three annual reports to the nation sofar.

Duterte’s expletive-free speechlasted for nearly 50 minutes, beginningat around 5:20 p.m. and ending at 6:10p.m.

Malacañang earlier estimatedthat the President’s third SONA wouldlast for 35 to 45 minutes.House leadership row delaysDuterte’s third SONA

Duterte started his speech laterthan expected as the Congressgrappled with the sudden change ofleadership at the House ofRepresentatives. As Duterte was aboutto arrive at the Batasan Pambansa,former president and now PampangaRep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo wassworn in as the new Speaker, replacingDavao del Norte Rep. PantaleonAlvarez.No Bangsamoro law on SONAday dismays Palace

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New polling seems to back upa reported suggestion by StephenHarper that standing up to DonaldTrump is politically popular for JustinTrudeau.

But one expert is lessconfident about his reported claimthat the government is resistingreaching a NAFTA deal in order tocontinue reaping the benefits of beingseen to stand up to the unpopularpresident, saying there’s little sign a

deal is actually ready to be cut at thispoint

“I don’t think there’s a deal tobe had there right now. Trump hasmade the fight around the world,” saidMike Moffatt, director of policy andresearch at Canada 2020, a think tankthat is heavily linked to the LiberalParty (its president was chief digitalstrategist on Justin Trudeau’s federal

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It is a well-known fact that thereis no unemployment for people whohave all kinds of skills and they canchoose their jobs because they havemany options. But how do we get to thispoint when we do not have to acceptjust any job but choose the one we willbe happy and feel fulfilled? It is onlypossible through proper training and awell-rounded education. A high schooleducation is no longer enough. As wenow live in what we call the knowledge-based economy, we cannot afford not tokeep up to date. Even a universitydegree is just part of the whole processof building a career, and getting a goodjob that will make us happy and befulfilled. Most people who haveuniversity degrees need to take othercourses to get practical skills in doingoffice jobs such as word processing,accounting, filing, receiving calls, writingbusiness letters, using office equipmentand many other tasks that are oftenrequired in any business enterprise.One of the most rewarding jobs auniversity graduate can have is being anexecutive assistant but in order to becompetent, one needs to have trainingin almost every area of businessmanagement.

Speaking from my ownexperience, I have gone through a lot ofsituations in life that I would have notsurvived if I did not have practical skillsthat I learned right after high school. Mymother enrolled me in a vocationalschool to take shorthand and typing. Igot my first apprentice job in anaccounting firm because I was a goldmedal winner in a stenography contest.The treasurer of the Lions Club of Manilaasked if I wanted to be an apprentice inhis office. For a month or two, I wastyping financial statements even thoughI did not yet know accounting. A shorttime later, an opening for assistant to thebookkeeper of the Lions Club came upand I was given the job. This was thebeginning of a working life that enabledme to go to university at night andcomplete a B.A. degree majoring inEnglish literature. After working with theLions Club, I decided to apply for anexecutive secretarial job and becamean assistant to a German manager in adrug manufacturing and hospitalequipment importing firm. This was myposition when I immigrated to Canada.My boss voluntarily gave me a letter of

recommendation which was usefulwhen I applied for a job. Due to mysecretarial skills, it was not difficult to geta job. Before becoming a businesseducation teacher with the MontrealCatholic School Commission, I workedwith three different companies, theUnderwriters Adjustment Bureau,Readers Digest, and Canadian PacificRailway. But teaching has always beenmy vocation so much that when anadvertisement from the government ofQuebec called for vocational teachers tobe given a bursary to go to McGill

University, I was very happy to send myapplication. I went to university to studyfull time to know how to teach businesseducation courses and obtained aDiploma in Education from McGillUniversity. I was offered a teaching jobat Jean Talon High School after mypractice teaching assignment. Afterthree years of probation, I obtained mypermanent license to teach secondaryschool English and vocationaleducation.

As I am always interested toimprove myself, I never stopped goingto school. I studied at ConcordiaUniversity to get a TESL certificate(teaching English as a secondlanguage) as I wanted to prepare myselfto go to another field. I had some cluesthat the government might change itspolicies and abolish the vocationaleducation program in high school. I alsowanted to teach in college or universityso I enrolled in the graduate educationprogram at Concordia where I obtainedan M.A. degree in Educational Studies,with an option in philosophy. Myambition to be a university professor has

not yet been realized as I know it wouldrequire another degree and write somebooks before I can be given a post inhigher education. Besides, I am alreadybusy managing my own private college.

As I predicted, drastic changeswere introduced under the RegimePedagogique, reforms introduced in the1980’s. Teachers like me were declaredexcess and we had to do substituteteaching. It was a position that I wasunhappy about and led me to establishmy own school which I named at firstGilmore Business Institute in 1989, and

changed it to Gilmore CollegeInternational in 2000 as that was thetime when there were many moreinternational students from Tunisia,Taiwan, France and other countries.From 1996 to 2001, I had a collegepermit to offer AEC programs inaccounting, secretarial, andinternational trade. I did not re-apply torenew this college permit as I did notfind enough time to do this. But due tochanges in immigration procedures asof June 30, 2017, schools need to havea designated learning institution numberto accept international students. It istherefore necessary to make anapplication in September 2016 to theMinistère de l’Éducation et del’Enseignement supérieur to authorizeGilmore College International to get apermit in two AEC programs. I moved toa bigger location because I was told thatI needed a cafeteria and library space tobe given a college permit which werenot required in the past. The permit wasnot approved for lack of financial andhuman resources. I did not ask moreinformation but just accepted thisdecision. Then I decided to offer a DEPinstead of AEC courses last September1, 2017 as I presume that the collegiallevel progams require more materialresources but with the same answer.This time I decided to ask for moredetailed explanation for the refusal.When the government employeereplied, I understood that the financialstatement submitted to them gave thewrong idea that I had only $1,000 worthof assets. After almost 30 years, all thefixed assets got depreciated so thebook value of several thousand dollarsare no longer reported in the financialstatement except for a token value of a$1,000. I had to explain in another letterthe reasons why Gilmore CollegeInternational should be considered wellequipped to deliver a DEP program forPAB as I have already been giving this

course since 2005 and most of ourgraduates are working in differentplaces in Montreal as well as in Albertaand Ontario. I am in the process of re-applying before September 1, 2018 toget this permit which I believe has morechances of being approved after beinginformed of all the requirements that Imust submit with the application.

In view of my educationalbackground and working experience, Ibelieve I can help many people,specially newly arrived immigrants inproviding them with a well-designedcurriculum to prepare them for anyoffice work. I know that most people inthe Filipino community seem to go tothe other big colleges, believing thatthey can get a better education there,but if they only knew the wealth ofknowledge and experience behind thefoundation of Gilmore CollegeInternational, they might be convincedto study here.

Over the past 29 years, I havehired teachers from different culturalgroups, specially during the first 15years of the College as I was stillteaching with the Montreal CatholicSchool Commission for another 8 yearsbefore I took my pre-retirement in 1997after 25 years of service. But for another4 years, it was a very hectic period of mylife when I was recruited to be an officerin four different organizations that usedmy office to hold their meetings and beinvolved with their social and culturalactivities. Looking back at this time, Ishould have learned to say no to most ofthe things I was asked to do because ittook away so much time from my ownbusiness. In 1998, in spite of my busyschedule, I took over the managementand publication of the Filipino Star,followed by the formation of the firstFilipino Canadian Scouts group in 2003until 2010, and helping the FilipinoSolidarity Cooperative from 2006 untilnow as I still have to wind up the paperwork to settle outstanding reports to thegovernment. I also tried to produce acommunity TV show from December2013 until January 2016. I had to givethis up because of the heavy financialburden.

When people find out all thesethings I have done and still do, they askif I ever find time to sleep. Honestly, Ihave an average of 5 to 6 hours of sleepand only sleep longer when I really feeltired. But the most important thing that Iwould like to emphasize is that in spiteof my limited resources, I was able to doeverything in a business because I havethe skills needed to work in an office andI can speak and write in three languagesfluently - English, French, and Filipino.

In hindsight, I realize thatGilmore College International couldhave been a bigger school if morepeople knew the quality of trainingoffered in a small school is usually betterthan in a bigger one, hence, I decidedto do promotion of my own school byholding a career orientation seminar. Iam inviting human resources managersto speak about the skills they arelooking for in their prospectiveemployees. This seminar will also serveas an introduction to the businesscommunity about our training coursesand other services that we offer.Moreover, it is my goal to raiseawareness that the school I founded isnot only for me and my family but it is alegacy for the whole community.

Where do you start when you want toget a good job, or build a career?

Gilmore College International faculty: L to R: Terry White, ClariceMacKay, Kadri Shérifi (Director of Studies), Zenaida Kharroubi (founder& Director-General), Edith Fedalizo, Amy Manon-og, and Sophie Toledo.

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As of 2016, 68 people lived inGrassland, Alta., a hamlet around 150kilometres northeast of Edmonton.

It’s in Athabasca County,where there’s no Via Rail station, onlya regional airport; the west isn’tcentral Canada, with trains flittingbetween Montreal, Ottawa andToronto. You can either drive, take thebus or fly. In tiny Grassland, though,there’s a Greyhound stop. As of theday after Halloween, though, therewon’t be: Greyhound Canada, whichhas been operating in Alberta sinceJanuary 1930, is ending its service forall routes outside of Ontario andQuebec, save the run betweenVancouver and Seattle.

There are other buscompanies, it’s true – Red Arrow, acoach service in Alberta since 1979,stops in Grassland, at the Esso FamilyRestaurant, which Jagdish Masiwalhas owned for three years. Four timesa day, he said, 15 to 20 passengersunload from Greyhound buses at hisrestaurant for food. He expects to loseat least $300 a day because of theshutdown.

“I’m worried about it,” Masiwalsaid. And, it’s not just the passengerservice that will affect him. The CanadaPost office in Grassland is open threedays a week, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., solocals rely on Greyhound for parcelservice. “If my oven breaks down, if Ineed a part and I call Edmonton, and Iget (the) part the same day. Otherwiseit’s going to take two days, three daysto get here,” he said.

Some 107 communities inAlberta will lose Greyhound servicebecause of the shutdown, 334 in totalfrom the Rocky Mountains to theOntario border. The company saidthere has been a 41 per cent decline inridership since 2010; in Manitoba, itwas a 57 per cent decline. PeterHamel, Greyhound’s regional vice-president for western Canada, said thecargo service has lost $35 millionworth of business since 2010. “The e-commerce, and the Amazons, who aredoing their own shipping, continue toerode the business we have,” Hamelsaid.

Hamel said there are simplyfewer riders coming from rural areas,and competition, particularly in BritishColumbia, with subsidized carrierssuch as BC Transit, a Crowncorporation, has harmed ridership.“That is not a fair, level playing field,they either run in competition to us, orthey have backfilled after we have left,”Hamel said.

Bus services also facecompetition from low-cost airlines,such as Swoop and Flair Air. Thismeans longer inter-city runs – such asthe 16-hour trip between Edmontonand Kelowna, B.C., which costs $92.20to travel next Thursday – are incompetition with a 45-minute flightwithin a similar price range. The Flair

Air fare for that day is $119. “They’restarting to play in a sandbox that theynever used to,” Hamel said. “These aremarkets that were predominantlyGreyhound.”

As of 2016, there were morethan 3.5 million cars on Alberta’sroads, but, considering a population of4.3 million as of January 2018, manyAlbertans don’t drive. For many,Greyhound was a way to travel, a wayto see family and for some even aliteral lifeline. Jan Reimer, the executivedirector of the Alberta Council ofWomen’s Shelters, said she’s knownof women who’ve used the Greyhoundnetwork to escape domestic abuse.

“Many women who areabused, you know, financial abuse ispart of it; they don’t have keys to thecar, they know they have to get out ofthere if they want to stay alive.Greyhound and the bus has beensomething that they can afford andthat they’ve used,” Reimer said.

The Greyhound bus depot inCalgary is among those that will beshut down. DarrenMakowichuk/PostmediaAlong the Highway of Tears – a 720-kilometre stretch of highway in BritishColumbia from Prince George toPrince Rupert – the lack oftransportation has been cited as afactor in the disappearance or murderof at least 18 women and girls, many ofthem Indigenous, as instead theyturned to hitchhiking. BC Transit nowoffers bus services there, asGreyhound pulled out of the region.

And for seniors, especiallythose who don’t drive, coach busesare the best way around the province,to see family or even get to medicalappointments available only in largercentres, said Ruth Adria, with the ElderAdvocates of Alberta Society. “It’sextremely important because smaller

centres have no transportationwhatsoever,” Adria said. “Whenindividuals have to ask others for rides,it becomes very difficult for them.”

More than 400 people will losetheir jobs as a result of the cuts. Allassets, such as buses, Hamel said, willbe moved to Ontario to serve thoseroutes. More than 650,000 people rodethe Greyhound each year in BritishColumbia, 380,000 in Alberta; all total,the cuts in British Columbia, Alberta,Saskatchewan, Manitoba and parts ofOntario will affect around two millionriders. On Monday, Brian Mason,Alberta’s transport minister, called onthe federal government to propose a“national solution that keepsCanadians connected across thecountry.” At a press conference ontrucking safety Tuesday afternoon,Mason didn’t rule out – but didn’tcommit either – to a subsidized busservice, saying Alberta had reachedout to other affected provinces, andsuggested the federal governmentcould have a role to play in inter-provincial bus lines.

Already, the NDP governmentis spending $1.4 million over two yearsto expand regional public services,which includes a contract between thecity of Camrose, just shy of 100kilometres southeast of Edmonton,and Red Arrow to provide a shuttleservice to the capital.

The Greyhound pullout alsopresents, perhaps, an opportunity forGreyhound competitors such as RedArrow. It operates routes mainly alongthe north-south corridor from FortMcMurray, 435 kilometres north ofEdmonton down to Lethbridge, around200 kilometres south of Calgary.

John Stepovy, Red Arrow’sdirector of sales and businessdevelopment, didn’t say what action, ifany, Red Arrow would take.“Throughout the years, we’ve hadmany different requests for startingservice in varied communities,”Stepovy said. “We look atopportunities seriously and closelyand we always have, and we’llcontinue to do so.”

Other cities in Alberta havehad new operators pop up whenGreyhound left in previous downsizing.In Slave Lake, Alta., nearly three hoursnorth of Edmonton, Mayor TylerWarman knows what it’s like to losebus services. Greyhound cut its routethrough the town of around 6,000people in 2011.

In particular, he said, that lossmattered for medical appointments,many of which are at hospitals inEdmonton. “It’s definitely a frustration,because there is a significant group ofpeople out there who have eitherincome pressures, or you know, justdon’t have the equipment to physicallygo whenever they need to go and theyrely on some form of publictransportation,” Warman said.

A bus service did pop upsoon after, Warman said, but it foldedafter a few months. Another one,Northern Express, exists now, andSimon Juckes, whose family owns thecompany said while they were alreadyconsidering an expansion, they’re“trying to get our head wrapped

I'm worried': Greyhound route cuts in Western Canadamean more than the loss of a way to travelAll total, the cuts in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitobaand parts of Ontario will affect around two million riders

A Greyhound bus leaves the station in Edmonton. Some 107communities in Alberta will lose Greyhound service because ofthe shutdown, 334 in total from the Rocky Mountains to theOntario border. Codie McLachlan/Postmedia/File

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Malacañang also had to makelast-minute changes in the President’sspeech as the House ofRepresentatives failed to ratify theBangsamoro Organic Law.

Duterte was expected to signthe bill into law in time for his SONA,but the House of Representativesadjourned Monday’s session withouthaving ratified the proposed measure.

Duterte's 2017 SONA lastedfor 120 minutes, double the 50minutes it was estimated to last, asthe chief executive broke from whatthe teleprompter flashed by deliveringjokes and impromptu remarks.

Duterte's first SONA ran formore than 90 minutes.

Duterte: Third telcomust be 'reliable,inexpensive, secure'ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jul 23 2018 06:43 PMMANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterteon Monday said the thirdtelecommunications player in thePhilippines should be "reliable,inexpensive and secure."

The terms of reference in theselection should be "fair, reasonableand comprehensive," the Presidentsaid in his third State of the NationAddress.

The National Telecommuni-cations Commission is overseeing thesearch for the third player to challengethe dominance of Globe Telecom andPLDT Inc.

"It will be inclusive, so it will beopened to all interested private parties,both foreign and local," Duterte said ofthe selection process.

"The only condition is that thechosen entity must provide the bestpossible services at reasonablyaccessible prices," he added.

Interconnection rates betweenindustries should be lowered to lessencosts both for consumers and the thirdplayer.

"A market environment that ismore conducive to competition. This isa policy which is crucial to ensure thatour solution to our telecommunicationproblems will be both meaningful andlasting," he said.

Stars react to SONA2018MANILA, Philippines — In a suddentwist of events while waiting for Pres.Rodrigo Duterte to make his third Stateof the Nation Address (SONA), formerpresident and Pampanga Rep. GloriaMacapagal-Arroyo unseated HouseSpeaker Pantaleon Alvarez and becamethe House of Representatives’ topcongressman.

While the SONA of thepresident turned out smooth as hefollowed his speech and did not saycurse words, Arroyo’s appointmentbecame the hottest issue at the SONAon Monday, and even celebrities sharedtheir reactions on what happened.

On her Twitter account, knownDuterte critic Agot Isidro said Gloria isback with a vengeance.

“Aaand she's back. With a

vengeance. Just like that, folks. Amininninyo, marupok tayo,” she tweeted.

On Duterte’s SONA, the veteranactress said: “#KasamaAko sa mgananiniwalang ang maririnig natinmamaya ay S-ame O-ld N-onsense A-nyway.”

Meanwhile, TV host-actressBianca Gonzalez-Intal said she did notsee Gloria becoming the House speaker.

“CGMA in the House Speaker'sseat for the SONA after everything thathas happened.. did not see thatcoming,” she tweeted.

She also retweeted a photo ofGloria in the rostrum while Ilocos Nortegovernor Imee Marcos can be seenbelow. This came with the caption: “I amall for women taking power but thisphoto is problematic on so many levels.#SONA2018.”

Kapamilya actress Alessandrade Rossi makes the moment lighter asshe tweeted some “hugot.”

“Taray! May plot twist ang sona.Yung love life natin wala! uwian na!” shetweeted.

Spoken word artist and actorJuan Miguel Severo retweeted a photoof Gloria in a rostrum with the caption“WELCOME TO THE 75TH HUNGERGAMES!” #SONA2018.”

Radioactive Sago Projectvocalist and TV5 host Lourd de Veyra

posted a photo of ousted SpeakerAlvarez with the caption: “Gaano kalakiyung umagaw sa puwesto mo?”

On the other hand, anotherDuterte critic and known supporter ofLiberal Party, Jim Paredes, praised thepresident for not swearing, but hewondered where Gloria went during thespeech.

“On the plus side, no cussing.Calm siya and he actually did notdigress from text. Meanwhile, whathappened to the little girl in red? Shejust disappeared,” Jim tweeted.

He also joked: “The biggesttragedy to hit the US was 911. In thePhilippines it is 411,” pertaining to theheight of the former president.

fFrom Page 1 SONA Paolo Duterte explains familyphoto minus Kitty

MANILA - Davao City Vice-Mayor Paolo"Pulong" Duterte on Thursdayexplained why he posted a photo ofthe Duterte family on his Facebookaccount without Duterte's currentpartner, Cielito "Honeylet" Avancena,and their daughter, Kitty.

The photo shows PresidentRodrigo Duterte seated with his ex-wife, Elizabeth Zimmerman, daughterInday Sara Duterte and her son,Stingray. Members of Duterte'simmediate family, their spouses andchildren are also included in the photo.

In his FB account, the DavaoCity vice-mayor wrote: "To everybodyquestioning the whereabouts of Ms.Avanceña and Kitty Duterte they hvetheir own family picture...NAA AMONGINAHAN KAY AMOA SIYANG INAHAN

A photo from the RTVM photo page shows Dutertewith Avancena and Kitty before the inauguration.



MANILA, Philippines – PresidentRodrigo Roa Duterte delivered onMonday, July 23, 2018 his third State ofthe Nation Address (SONA) in front ofaround 3,000 lawmakers and guests atthe Batasan Pambansa in Quezon City.

President Duterte SONA 2018highlights, review for reaction paperPresident Rodrigo Duterte delivers histhird State of the Nation Address(SONA).

SONA 2018 broke tradition ofhighlighting the previous yearaccomplishments but instead the iron-fist leader addressed as a "father of theFilipinos" and focused on desire forgenuine and meaningful change forthe people.

The key policies, programsand initiatives of the government werediscussed separately in the successfulrun of three-part series pre-SONA 2018Forum.

SONA 2018 was delayed by anhour as advice of who will be seatedbeside President Duterte was notimmediately finalized after PampangaRep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo swornas the new House Speaker. TheCongress ousted Pantaleon Alvarezfew minutes before the SONA. Notethat the spots besides the presidentare reserved for the Speaker of theHouse and the Senate President.

The SONA proper started atexactly 5:22 in the afternoon andconcluded at 6:09 pm or longer by fewminutes in the originally declared 35-minute speech, due to some off-the-cuff remarks of the president.

Be guided with our summaryand review of President Duterte'sSONA 2018. Students may use this asreference for making a reaction paper:

"About 2 years ago, I solemnlytook my oath as a worker of thenational gov't. I was inspired to institutereal changes for the greater good ofthe Filipino people," President Duterteopened his speech.

Duterte highlighted that thewar from illegal drugs is far from overand will not be sidelined, instead, it willbe as relentless and chilling.

Duterte said his concern ismore on human lives and not humanrights. "Illegal drugs wasted away lives,dysfunctionalized families and ruinedrelationship."

Duterte also addressed thatcorruption must stop to improvedelivery of services. He also warnedgovernment agencies to stop red tape.Duterte on Ease of Doing BusinessAct: "I hereby direct all governmentunits and government agencies tofaithfully implement this law andsimplify the process."

Duterte also said budget forMindanao is being increased. By theend of his term, he wants to see thefulfillment of his promise. OnBangsamoro Organic Law, he said:"Give me 48 hours to sign it and ratifythe law."

The Mindanaoan presidentemphasized "War is not an option. Wehave been through the catastrophe inMarawi. We have seen the horror,devastation, human toll, displacement

of both Christians and Muslims alike."On Marawi siege, Duterte

recognized soldiers and police whodied fighting for the city. He said thatgovernment welcomes with open armsthe terrorists who surrender toauthorities.

Duterte hailed the successfulhosting of ASEAN anniversary andsummit last November. "We will havestronger bonds with ASEAN friends."

On relationship with China,Duterte said it has led to anunprecedented level of cooperationbetween nations on the war againsttransitional crimes. "Our sharedintelligence with China led to discoveryof clandestine shabu laboratories."

The iron-fist president sharedadmiration to our Filipino migrantworkers for their selflessness andcourage in enduring hardships of living

away. "You have contributed greatly tothe Philippine economy." He alsomentioned the fight against 'endo'which has resulted to regularization ofmore than 300,000 workers.

Talking about the third telcoplayer, Duterte said the chosen entitymust provide the best possibleservices at reasonable prices. He alsowants to lower interconnection ratesbetween industry players.

Duterte also promised torestore environmental integrity ofBoracay. "It has sadly become arepresentation of government'snegligence, including mine." He saidthat protection of the environment is atop priority. Duterte was emotional as

he discussed open pit mining that hesaid "destroying my country."

Duterte applauded theCongress for the immediate passing of

the Tax Reform for Acceleration andInclusion or the TRAIN law. "I amcommitted to a comprehensive taxreform and I ask Congress to continuethe job." On TRAIN impact, he said:"You have made funds available tobuild better roads, bridges andimproved health and education."

Duterte also warned ricecartels to stop messing with thepeople.

The passage of the universalhealthcare bill was also encouraged byDuterte.

On federalism, he said:"Strong political determination, notpolitical ambition, is the guiding light. Ihave no illusions of occupying thisoffice one day longer than what theConstitution under which I was electedpermits." But he is confident the peoplewill support effort to pass a new

Constitution.

Reactions on President Duterte's ThirdSONA

Thousands of protesters andmilitant groups rallied near the Batasanto condemn rampant killings beinglinked to Duterte's war against illegaldrugs; as well as the tax reform law,raising duties on fuel, cars, and sugar-sweetened drinks.

Analysts added thatDutertenomics performance after histwo years in power is fair to poor citingthe impact of the TRAIN law.

The inflation rate (rate at whichthe general level of prices for goodsand services is rising and,

consequently, the purchasing power ofcurrency is falling) also increasedversus last year (4.9 vs. 3.2).

Some also reacted with theproposed federalism, that woulddecentralize the system of thegovernment. Others said creation ofnew states or regional governmentswill just create another bureaucraticlayer with the installation of stategovernors on top of provincialgovernors, municipal, and city mayors.

Meanwhile, the President wasnot able to sign the BangsamoroOrganic Law (BOL) in time for theSONA as it was not ratified before theadjournment of today's session of theHouse of Representatives.

"We consider this as atemporary setback in theadministration's goal of laying thefoundation for a more genuine andlasting peace in Mindanao," the Officeof the Presidential Spokesperson saidin a statement.

On the other hand, latest PulseAsia survey revealed that majority ofFilipinos consider the war on the drugsas the Duterte administration's mostimportant achievement. The reportalso include good feedback for thefight against crime, salaray increase forpolice and soldiers, fight against graftand corruption and free tuition in publicuniversities and colleges.

— The Summit Express

ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jul 25 2018 05:37 PM |Updated as of Jul 25 2018 06:00 PMMANILA (UPDATE) - Davao del NorteRep. Pantaleon Alvarez on Wednesdayfinally broke his silence on his ousteras House Speaker, recognizing formerPresident Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo asthe new leader of the House ofRepresentatives.

Alvarez released the statementfollowing a meeting with Arroyo onWednesday morning.

"We cannot undo the past, butwe can certainly shape our future. TheHouse of Representatives has chosena new Speaker in the person of formerPresident Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo,"he said.

"Alang-alang sa bayan (for thesake of the country), let us go back towork and move on," he added.

Arroyo meets Alvarez followingHouse coupArroyo, through Pampanga 3rd DistrictRep. Aurelio "Dong" Gonzales Jr., hadearlier offered to switch offices withAlvarez.

The 71-year-old Arroyo wassworn in as the country's first femaleHouse Speaker late Monday, followinga power tussle with Alvarez thateclipsed President Rodrigo Duterte'sthird State of the Nation Address.

Representatives onWednesday adopted a resolutionentering into the record the July 23proceedings that elected Arroyo as

President Duterte SONA 2018highlights, review for reaction paper

President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his third State of the NationAddress (SONA).

Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez and newly installed HouseSpeaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBNNews/Composite

Alang-alang sa bayan':Ousted Alvarezrecognizes Arroyo asnew Speaker

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KAILANGANG MAGKAROONNG TRANSPARENCY ANG MGAIBANG ASOSASYON

Isang isyu sa komunidad angkakulangan ng transparency ngmaraming asosasyon pagdating sapera. Kadalasan ay nag-aatubilingmagtanong sa mga presidente angmga opisyal o miembro ng mgakanilang asosasyon tungkol safinancial statement. Sasagutin sila,“Wala ka bang tiwala?” opagbabagsakan ng mga papeles.

Ang ilang pumapasok sa mgaasosasyon ay tapat ang hangaringmaglingkod nang libre sa komunidadsubalit ang karamihan ay upangmagkapera lamang. Sa tagal ko sakumunidad, nakita at narinig ko na angmga paraan upang magkapera. Isangdating presidente ng malakingasosasyon ang nagsabi na isang liderna hindi niya opisyal ang malimithumingi ng solicitation letters kungmay kalamidad sa Pilipinas tulad ngbagyong Yolanda pero wala nangbumabalik na sulat. Ang iba naman aypanay ang fundraising na laging lugi.Mayroon namang sa bulsa ngnagbabantay sa centre napupunta angupa.

Ginagamit ng iba ang pera ngasosasyon o komunidad dala ngpangangailangan subalit ang iba ayupang makapanlamang. Ano man angdahilan, hindi dapat galawin angperang hindi sa kanila. At panahon naupang maglabas nang regular atmalinaw na financial statement angmga asosasyon. Huwag na nilanghintayin na tanungin pa sila ng mgatao.PAANO MAPANGANGALAGAANANG PANGALAN NG HERITAGE

Napapailing na lamang akokapag may nagsasabing kahit sinongPilipino ay puedeng gumamit ngpangalan ng Heritage na ibinigay ngcity hall sa lahat ng Pilipino. Dipendesa paggamit. Tulad ng sabi ko noongnakaraang isyu ng The North AmericanFilipino Star, paano kung may isangPilipino o asosasyon na alam natingmagdadala lamang ng kahihiyan saHeritage? Kamakailan ay may nagsabisa akin na isang lider ang nag-solicitng $30.00 para sa souvenir programng Heritage Month pero mahigit nangisang buwan ang nakalilipas ay hindiniya pa alam kung may lumabas nasouvenir program o wala. Nangitanong niya ang nag-solicit sa kaniya

kung ano ang nangyari sa ibinigayniyang $30.00, ang sagot ay“Nandiyan lamang iyan.”

Ang Heritage ay parangFAMAS na sinasabi natin na para salahat ng Pilipino. Pero ang FAMAS aymay mga provision o kondisyon nanagiging gabay ng gustong magingmiembro o tumakbo sa posisyon. Sanaganoon din ang Heritage na ad hoccommittee pa lamang ang bumubuonito.

Maganda ang panukala ngisang lider na dapat ay magkaroon ngkinatawan ang bawat asosasyonupang hindi ma-monopolize ng isanggrupo. Dapat ding piliing mabuti angtatlong mahahalagang posisyon tuladng pangulo, treasurer at auditor. Maynakausap akong politico na nagsabingsa isang taon ay may funding na angHeritage. Ito ang dapat bantayan.

Sa susunod na miting ngHeritage, marami ang nagpakita nginterest na dumalo. Huwag lamang saFAMAS bulletin board o internet ilagayito. Ilagay din daw ito sa The NorthAmerican Filipino Star of The FilipinoForum.MAGDADALA RIN NANGMALAKING PERA SA FAMASANG MUNTING BB PILIPINAS-MONTREAL

Malimit kong isulat napangalagaang mabuti ang mganananalo ng pageant dahil nagdadalasila nang malaking pera sa asosasyon.Si Jasmine Cleofas-Tabares ayMunting Bb. Pilipinas Montreal 2017.. Hindi raw siya naanyayahang dumalosa koronasyon ng FAMAS Bb. Pilipinas2018 . Tinanong ko ang FAMAS kungisasama sa Philippine IndependenceDay parade ang mga nanalo sapageant, kabilang kasama si Jasmine.Ayon kay Cesar Manuel, hindi

inanyayahan ng FAMAS si Jasmine.Sa Canada Day parade ayinanyayahan naman siya perodalawang araw bago July 1. SiSvetlana Suarez pa raw ang nagsabina dapat ay sumama siya sa parada. SiJasmine ay pamangkin ni Manuel. Mayhindi pinagkakasunduan si Manuel atang FAMAS EB pero hindi dapatisangkot ang batang walang malay

MGA KOMENTO NOONGINDEPENDENCE DAY

Mga dalawang lingo pa bagoIndependence day ay tiniyak ko saFAMAS kung sasama sila sa parada ngCCFAQ sa June 17. Sumagot sila ng“oo”. Noong June 16 naipinagdiriwang ang kaarawan ni Rizalsa MacKenzie King Park, ipina-alaalakong muli sa FAMAS ang parada saJune 17. Ang sagot ay sa Canada Dayparade sila sasama. Karapatan nilakung alin ang higit na mahalaga - angCanada Day parade kaysa PhilippineIndependence Day parade. Ang isyuko ay hindi ko nalaman na hindi palasasama ang FAMAS sa PhilippineIndependence Day kundi ko panaitanong. Paminsan-minsan, magingpropesyonal tayo sa pakikipag-usap.Noong June 17, nakita ko sa park namasayang nag-uusap si Dexter “Adiva”Estinoso at Michael Supang.Magandang tignan na nagkakasundosila kahit magkalaban ang kanilangteam noong FAMAS eleksiyon.

Dahil sa pagod at init, sumamaang pakiramdam ni James de la Paz.Dinala kaagad siya ng ambulansiya saospital. Ang nakatatawa ay angbalitang lumabas na ikalawang strokeni James iyon at nagkakandapilipit naraw ang dila niya sa pagsasalita,. Angbilis kumalat nang maling balita.

House Speaker.Amid shouting, House adopts

resolution recognizing Arroyo asSpeaker

Arroyo, who is on her third andlast term as Pampanga representative,is the first former president namedHouse Speaker.

Lawmakers had expresseddiscontent over Alvarez's leadership,citing his call to forego the 2019midterm elections, among others.

The President's daughter,Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio,was also known to have made calls tolawmakers to remove Alvarez from thechamber's helm.

She and the Davao lawmakerearlier figured in a spat over themayor's establishment of a localpolitical party.

Arroyo speakership provesSara Duterte's political prowess:opposition solon-with a report from RG Cruz, ABS-CBNNews

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election campaign) and an assistantprofessor at Western University’s IveySchool of Business.

“He [Trump] hasn’t been ableto get a deal on any of those, so isevery other country in the world beingobstinate? No. I think the problem isTrump.”

From page 1 NAFTA

Former prime minister Stephen Harpersays Liberals 'don't want my help' onNAFTACBC News · Posted: Jul 20, 2018 3:26

Former Conservative primeminister Stephen Harper, right, hasaccused Justin Trudeau's Liberalgovernment of leaking news of his visitto Washington to the media before itwas even confirmed. (Canadian Press)

Prime Minister Justin Trudeauis rebutting claims made by formerConservative prime minister StephenHarper that the Liberal government isdragging out the NAFTA negotiationsfor political gains.

"I think I've been very clear for along time now that the issue of trade

Trudeau slaps downHarper's claims thatNAFTA is being delayedfor political gain

with the United States and ourrelationship with the United States is fartoo important to play partisan politicswith," the Liberal Party leader saidduring a stop in Markham, Ont., Friday.

Trudeau was responding to arecording first obtained by CTV Newsof Harper at the Australia-CanadaEconomic Leadership Forum earlierthis month.

CBC News has also obtainedthe audio.

"The problem right now is wehave two governments that do notwant an agreement," Harper says.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeauwas asked about former PM StephenHarper's comments on the state of theNAFTA negotiations during a stopFriday in Markham 2:04

"The reality is the governmentof Canada believes today that it isdoing very well, the fight with Trump isgood for it politically, it is winning. Andso if it can take that fight and continueit, and more importantly paintconservatives as linked to DonaldTrump, this is great for them. And soright now that is the strategy they areon."

Harper, who now works as aconsultant, also accused thegovernment of going after him on apartisan basis, pointing to the fracasaround his trip to Washington on July2.

"Lo and behold, before the

meetings are confirmed, I wake up oneday … and this is out in the news,"Harper said.

"How did it get out in thenews? I'll tell you how it got out into thenews: the government."

Harper called thegovernment's stance "foolish."

He added that he could lend ahand to the government on NAFTA,"but they don't want my help."

Trudeau said he has spokenwith Harper and other former primeministers about taking an "all hands ondeck" approach.

This is not Harper's first timetalking publicly about the Canada-U.S.relationship since leaving office. Hehas waded into the ongoing NAFTAtalks, offering commentary on TV andat other conferences.

While he has criticized some ofthe Liberal government's actions on thetrade file, he has defended the meritsof NAFTA.

"I can understand whyPresident Trump, why the Americanpeople feel they need some bettertrade relationships," Harper told FoxNews last month. "[But] this is thewrong target."

Foreign Affairs MinisterChrystia Freeland said she believedthat appearance on Fox News washelpful.CBC's Journalistic Standards andPractices



July 19, 2018 | OpinionON DISTANT SHOREBy Val G. Abelgas

Just when the Philippines wasbeginning to join Asia’s emergingeconomies and was well on its way tobecoming one of the fastest growingeconomies in the region, the Duterteadministration has opted to rock theboat and insist on amending the 1987Constitution to pave the way for afederal form of government, the path towhich is fraught with dangers anduncertainties.

Constitutional experts andeconomists have repeatedly warnedthe President of the consequences onthe country’s economy and politicalstability.

In November last year, formerSupreme Court Chief Justice HilarioDavide Jr. cautioned against the rushto federalism, describing the move as“a lethal experiment, a fatal leap, aplunge to death, a leap to hell.” Davidecited 18 reasons he opposedfederalism, foremost of which is the“bloating” of the bureaucracy with thecreation of the regional governments.Former national treasurer LeonorBriones, now Duterte’s educationsecretary, had voiced the sameconcern regarding the added layers ofbureaucracy federalism would create,saying the creation of an additionallayer of government—namely thestate—will inevitably lead to higherlevels of expenditures that will,according to her, inevitably lead topressure for increased taxes.

Renowned economistBernardo Villegas of the University ofAsia and the Pacific also warned offederalism’s perils, which, he saidcould stoke “hyperinflation” and cedemore powers than what many localgovernment units (LGUs) are ready tohandle. Calling the move counter-productive, Villegas said the shift couldtrigger “hyperinflation,” a situationwhen consumer prices areskyrocketing, sharply eroding the

value of the local currency.He said there’s “no rhyme, no

reason” on how the so-called federalstates in the Philippines wereproposed to be organized.

Senate President FranklinDrilon also warned against the rush tofederalism, saying that there is a needto submit the proposed shift tothorough and intelligent discussion.For example, he said, recent studieshave shown that only three regions –National Capital Region, CentralLuzon, and Southern Tagalog — canstand on their own under a federalform of government.

What will happen is, instead ofallowing equal opportunities fordevelopment for the proposed statesor regions, federalism might even stuntgrowth for many of the regions and forthe entire country.

With political dynasties firmlyentrenched in most of the proposedstates under the draft Constitutionsubmitted recently to Duterte by theConstitutional Commission he hadformed just a few months ago,federalism could breed new orentrench old political dynasties. And itcould easily transform into feudalism,instead of just federalism, with localpoliticians becoming feudal lords intheir own fiefdoms.

This would spawn moreprivate armies, more warlords, moreexpensive elections and wideropportunities for graft and corruptionwith the creation of new public offices.And more political killings, for sure, aspoliticians fight it over for rule of theirown kingdom. I can imagine confusionas courts decide which falls understate or federal offenses.Proponents of federalism point tocountries such as the United States,Malaysia, Germany and Australia asexamples of highly successful federalcountries. But they fail to mention thatthese countries did not start as onenation but actually started as separateand independent states before they

transformed themselves into onenation. It’s the reverse with what theywant to do here, which is to transformone single state into separateautonomous states.

Proponents of federalism alsofail to mention that contrary toeconomic growth that they arepeddling, many federated countrieshave failed miserably, such as Braziland Mexico. Senior economist VictorAbola, also of University of Asia andPacific, said these two federalcountries had the highest inflation inLatin America “because the federalstate is not strong enough to controlthe local states.”

We don’t have to go far to citean example of the failure of grantingautonomy to various regions. We havehad a brief look at having anautonomous state in the failedexperiment called the AutonomousRegion of Muslim Mindanao (ARRM)that only spawned a stronger, abusivepolitical dynasty in the Ampatuan clan,an even chaotic governance, and aneconomy that insured the ARRMbecame the poorest region in thecountry.

Despite years of discussion,federalism is an issue that remainsstrange to millions of Filipinos. Asurvey by Pulse Asia last month foundthat 69 percent of those surveyed had“little to no knowledge” of theproposed federal form of governmentwhile only 31 percent said they knew a“great deal to sufficient.”

The study also found that 67percent of Filipinos opposed charterchange against 18 percent whofavored it, and 14 percent who didn’tknow and couldn’t answer. The samesurvey found that 62 percent ofFilipinos were not in favor of replacingthe present unitary system ofgovernment with a federal one.

The same survey showed 62percent of Filipinos saying they werenot in favor of replacing the presentunitary system of government with afederal one. Of this figure, 34 percentsaid the system of governmentshouldn’t be changed “now or any

other time,” while 28 percent said itmight be changed “sometime in thefuture,” but now now, obviouslybelieving that the country is not readyfor it.

The proposed constitutionalamendments would bring an abruptchange to a system that Filipinos havebeen accustomed to for decades andwhich, with proper governance, canbring the same or even better results.And besides, surveys after surveyshave shown that there is no popularclamor for charter change nor forfederalism. Why the rush then?

Duterte’s allies in Congresswant to force its approval byconvening a constituent assembly totackle the draft constitution that seeks,among other things, a shift toparliamentary government and an endto term limits. Senate Majority LeaderJuan Miguel Zubiri, an ally of Duterte,warned of a plot to make this moveduring the President’s State of theNation Address (SONA) where theSenate and the House ofRepresentatives would be convened injoint session.

Zubiri said most of, if not all,the senators would walk out if theHouse leaders, led by SpeakerPantaleon Alvarez, call for constituentassembly during the SONA jointsession. Alvarez and other Houseleaders want the two chambers to voteas one, and with the Senateoutnumbered by the Duterte-controlled House, the latter couldeasily force the passage of the draftConstitution.

The congressmen can alsoadopt a proposal by Alvarez topostpone the mid-term elections nextyear that ensures a supermajority byDuterte allies for the next three yearsand beyond, and possibly theextension of Duterte’s term by 10more years.

With their actions, Duterte’sallies have exposed the true reason forthe rush to a shift to federalism. It’s allabout power, after all.([email protected])

It’s all about power

Nine FantasticFilCans File forElective Posts in theGreater Toronto Area

By: Tony A.San Juan, OCT.The dust has barely settled and

the smoke had just snapped out, as theysaid, in the recently - held June 7thOntario provincial election and now, 9courageous but ambitious FilipinoCanadians have entered the politicalarena for the coming city civic electionsin Canada's premier province. Thefantastic nine, as reported, havedeclared their respective candidacies forcivic positions in the scheduled October22nd, 2018 municipal election in theGreater Toronto Area, Ontario.Comparatively, the number ofcandidates is fewer this time than in the2014 election, as 14 FilCans ran formunicipal posts then.

Yes, dear kababayans. Thecoming-up generation of fellow Pinoysrunning for elective office at this point intime are Benjamin Abis, Randy Bucao,Alex Chiu, Paulina Corpuz, Marlene

Mogado, Miles Roque, Luz Del Rosario,Rowena Santos , and Garry Tanuan . Interms of elective civic posts, of the ninecandidates , 6 are seeking for Councillorposition and three are for School BoardTrustees. Thus, out of the "lucky 9"politicians, three are reelectionists, 4 arenew nominees while two are come -backing candidates.

Meeting the challenges,Philippine - educated lawyer BenjaminAbis is vying for Trustee of Etobicoke'sWard 1 of the Toronto Catholic DistrictSchool Board- TCDSB. Randolf "Randy"Bucao, a Philippine-trained mechanicalengineer and telecom cabling expert inCanada is seeking the Councilorposition for Toronto's Ward 40 -Scarborough Centre area. Long-servingTsinoy Councillor Alex Chiu is going forhis 11th term as Markham alderman forWard 8 while community leader andsocial-cause advocate Paulina Corpuz,has declared her candidacy forCouncillor in Toronto's Ward 39. MarleneMogado, 3-term YCDSB Trustee isstepping up to the next level to becomea city councillor for Markham's Ward 5.Second generation FilCan Miles Roqueis running for Ward 1 Councillor in the

City of Mississauga. Twice- electedDufferin Peel Catholic District SchoolBoard Trustee Luz Del Rosario is goingfor her reelection in Wards 6 & 11. Aformer Toronto Council candidate in2006, Rowena Santos will do her best tobag the Wards 1 & 5 Councillor post inBrampton. After serving faithfully foralmost 2 terms, faith-focused leaderGarry Tanuan is seeking reelection asTCDSB Trustee for Scarborough's Ward8.In respect of political candidacyexperience, R. Bucao, P. Corpuz and R.Santos are taking their "secondchances"..... with Randy Bucao as aformer Council candidate for YorkCentre, and Paulina Corpuz for TCDSBtrustee in the 2014 municipal electionand Rowena Santos, for TorontoCouncillor in 2006. This is the firstattempt for Catholic community leaderBen Abis to get into school boardpolitics while Miles Roque and MarleneMogado are vying for Councillor for thefirst time too. Running for reelection areMarkham Councillor Alex Chiu andDufferin and Toronto Catholic schoolboard trustees Luz Del Rosario andGarry Tanuan, respectively. .

All the FilCan politicalcandidates are well- qualified, have solidprofessional backgrounds & experienceand strong advocacy & volunteer servicein their communities, as well. They havedemonstrated admirable people skillsand divergent foci in working towardshelping and organizing initiatives for the"common good". These determinedcandidates have organized their owncampaign teams and are still seeking formore volunteers . When asked, the 9Pinoys are hoping that if elected each ofthem pledge to uphold their politicalplatform, goals & aspirations, to engage& advocate for local issues , and to serveas the relevant voice for their respectiveconstituencies as well as the "longvoiceless members" of the ever- growingFilipino Canadian community. Let us allsupport our own kababayan- candidates"for a better tomorrow" in our verydiscriminating FilCan community. (Tony A. San Juan)

July 20188



Ask theVideo Guy

Technological Tidbitsby

Al Abdon

Exposure BracketingMost common question from a

beginner in a photography class is theterm “Exposure Bracketing”. Accordingto CREATIVE PHOTOGAPHYauthors.one of the hardest things toperfect in a photo is the exposure, asthere are many pieces to bring togetherfor the perfect image. Exposurebracketing allows you to take 3 imagesat 3 different exposures which gives youthe security of knowing that one of themwill have captured the light in the bestpossible way.

So what’s the best way to useexposure bracketing, both during theshoot and in post? Here’s how a simplecamera setting can make sure youcapture all the details in a single pressof the shutter.In this guide you will learn:• What is Bracketing and AutoExposure Bracketing (AEB)?• When to use use bracketing inphotography• How to manage bracketing inpost-processing• Other types of bracketing: flashbracketing

WHAT IS AEB OR AUTO EXPOSUREBRACKETING?

Exposure bracketing can bedone manually by taking a shot,adjusting the exposure compensationor shutter speed and then takinganother shot. Manual exposurebracketing makes it easy to customizeyour bracketing based on the scene bytaking more shots for high contrastscenes and fewer shots for low contrastones. But slight camera movementscan make working with the differentexposures difficult in post and manualbracketing will slow you down.

Auto exposure bracketing, orAEB, tells the camera to bracket theshot for you, which means that after youturn the feature on, you only need topress the shutter release once to getmultiple exposures of the same scene.AEB is included on most advancedcameras and many allow you tocustomize the number of bracketedshots and the exposure differencebetween each one.On the Canon Rebel series, forexample, the setting is located insidethe menu and referred to as AEB orbracketing. Canon allows users toadjust how much the exposure variesbetween each shot, but the Rebels onlytake three bracketed shots.The Nikon D7200 has the bracketingfeature as a shortcut marked "BKT"towards the lens barrel and turning thefront and back control dials adjustsboth the exposure compensationbetween each shot and the number of

shots, up to five. Nikons without theshortcut button usually have the feature

inside the menu.So how much should you

bracket? A 1/3 exposure compensationis the default on many cameras,creating slight exposure differencesbetween shots. The 1/3 is a goodsetting to use if you are fairly confidentabout your exposure and for mostscenes.

If the scene has a high level ofcontrast, or you’re just really not surethat your exposure settings are even inthe right ballpark, adding to the numberof bracketed shots or setting a higherexposure compensation value

increases the exposure range thecamera captures for a wider range tochoose from later.

AEB is a simple way to bracket— the trickiest part is just finding outwhere the setting is located on yourparticular camera model. And for that,there’s exploration, the camera manual,Camera Fast Start classes, or of course,Google.SHOULD YOU USE PHOTOBRACKETING ALL THE TIME?

Exposure bracketing is ahelpful technique for getting thatexposure dead-on. Using AEB is aquick, efficient way of taking advantageof the method. But, while those shotsare one right after another, the slightdelay may not be for every shootingscenario. If you’re shooting sports usingburst mode, you’ll have three different

exposure values mixed into that burst,which could mean that the shot with theright timing has the wrong exposure.Using AEB also means you’ll beshooting three times the number ofphotos in about the same amount oftime. That means your SD card will fillup three times faster and, if you don’tgo through and delete the exposuresyou don’t need, your hard drive will fillup quickly as well.

When detail is paramount andthe exposure is tricky, AEB helps ensureyou leave the shoot with the shots youneed. While great for a number ofapplications such as landscapephotography and street photography,

the delay isn’t ideal for action — and theadded images can be a data storageheadache.WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO MANAGEEXPOSURE BRACKETING IN POST?

Shooting three images insteadof one also opens up more possibilitiesin post processing: simply choosing thebest of the three, dodging and burningthe AEB layers or the popular highdynamic range or HDR technique.

Often, the best shot out of thethree can be chosen with a quickglance — but not always. Using a RAWeditor, sometimes the shadows areeasier to recover than the highlights andvice versa, which means you may wantto pick the brighter or darker image notbecause it’s closer to what you want,but because more of the details arerecoverable. A good rule of thumb is tostart with the closest image, but don’ttrash the other exposures until you arefinished with your edit.But what if you like the shadows in oneshot, but perhaps the sky in another?Using Photoshop or another imageeditor, you can layer all three bracketedexposures into a single file, with thebest exposure on the top. Using theeraser with different brush sizes orselection tools, you can brush awayselect areas to reveal the photosunderneath. This is similar to using thedodging and burning tools, only youhave more data to work with because ofthose multiple exposures.HDR is similar to that layered dodgeand burn, only all of the images aretypically merged together instead ofselecting which part of which shot youwould like to show. With the imagesmerged, the final file has a greaterrange of light than what’s possible tocapture in a single shot. HDR is a postprocessing technique, while bracketingis the shooting technique that makes itpossible. (You can read more abouthow to process a set of bracketedexposures for HDR here). While HDR is

an incredible technique for highcontrast scenes, it’s also easy tooverdo. With AEB, however, you havethe data to choose whether dodgingand burning or a full HDR merge will getyou closest to the look you are goingfor.IS EXPOSURE THE ONLY THING THATCAN BE BRACKETED?

Actually, no. Exposure is themost popular type of bracketing and afeature that’s included on mostadvanced cameras. Bracketing a flashto adjust the intensity of the light witheach shot can be just as helpful, or evenmore so, since manual flash involves abit more guesswork than choosingexposure settings based on the lightmeter. Too much flash often means oddshadows, but too little doesn’t grabenough of the details. Auto flashbracketing is a viable solution if you’renot confident in your settings or if youneed to move along quickly withoutchecking the shot.Setting flash exposure bracketing (FEB)is very similar to AEB, except the settingmay be located in a different spot. ForNikon shooters, for example, FEB isinside the custom menu underExposure/Flash, including the option toswitch from just bracketing the ambientlight, or bracketing with the flash. Somehot shoe flashes also have their ownFEB options, including CanonSpeedlites. Both will allow you to adjustthe difference between the shot instops, just like with exposurebracketing.Some cameras will also adjust settingsoutside of exposure and flash in abracketed series, though these settingsare often less useful than exposure andflash bracketing. Nikon, for example,allows for white balance bracketing.Since shooting in RAW allows you toadjust the white balance later anyways,this setting is less helpful.

If the third time’s a charm,bracketing helps guarantee a charmingshot by automatically taking shots withthree different settings. Exposurebracketing helps photographers grabthe ideal exposure while out shooting —but it also makes post processingtechniques possible using more datafrom multiple images. While autoexposure bracketing is the mostpopular, flash bracketing can help flashnewbies perfect the art of blending aflash with the ambient light.Bracketing can be done at post but thatis cheating and you lose a lot of pixelsby adjusting primary colors and tome.To play safe use bracketing with yourapertures and you cannot go wrong.

Happy Shooting guys,

Al AbdonHollywood Junkies

Minus 1 stop exposure

Plus = exposure

Normal exposure

July 2018 9The North American Filipino Starmore about digital technologies and

other innovative solutions beingdeveloped to facilitate the integrationof refugees and newcomers.

Minister Hussen led Canada’sdelegation to the Somalia PartnershipForum on behalf of his colleague, theHonourable Marie Claude Bibeau,Minister of International Development,and participated in bilateral meetingswith African officials, including thePresident of Somalia and the UnitedNations Special Representative of theSecretary General to Somalia, toengage with them on matters of mutualinterest.

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“Canada offers the world a greatexample of how different groups ofpeople can successfully live and worktogether, while contributing to greatprosperity and social harmony. Withpopulism and xenophobia on the risein many places in the world, I amgrateful for the opportunity to shareCanada’s positive experiences ofdiversity and immigration.”

– The Honourable Ahmed Hussen,Minister of Immigration, Refugees andCitizenship

Associated links· The Global Refugee SponsorshipInitiative· Joint Statement – Ministers fromCanada, the United Kingdom, Ireland,Argentina, Spain and New Zealandunderline their support for communitybased refugee sponsorship in advanceof the 2018 United Nations GeneralAssembly and agreement on theGlobal Compact on Refugees· Somalia Partnership Forum

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July 24, 2018 – Ottawa, ON – TheHonourable Ahmed Hussen, Ministerof Immigration, Refugees andCitizenship, completed a successfulweek long visit to the United Kingdom(U.K.), Belgium and Germany, wherehe met with key European partners andstakeholders to discuss globalmigration trends and speak to howCanada is growing our economythrough diversity and immigration.

Minister Hussen highlightedimmigration as a powerful economictool as he led a fireside chat at theUniversity of Oxford, provided thekeynote address at a luncheon with theCanada U.K. Chamber of Commerce,delivered a speech at the LondonSchool of Economics and participatedin a roundtable discussion with U.K.businesses that have invested inCanada. Through these events, theMinister outlined how Canada’s multiyear levels plan and economicprograms work to attract top talent tohelp grow Canada’s economy andmeet labour shortages, which are aresult of our aging population. TheMinister encouraged European leadersand employers to look to immigrantsfor their innovative perspectives,

entrepreneurial spirit, globalexperience and unique skill sets.

Canada’s humanitariancommitment to refugees was also akey discussion point throughout thetrip. During a meeting with theHonourable Sajid Javid, HomeSecretary of the U.K., Minister Hussenapplauded the leadership the U.K. hasshown in piloting a community basedrefugee sponsorship program. MinisterHussen also thanked the U.K. for cohosting the Global RefugeeSponsorship Initiative (GRSI) TechnicalWorkshop in May 2018 and forsupporting the growth of the GRSI.

In Germany, Minister Hussenmet with officials from various levels ofgovernment, which included bilateralmeetings with cabinet members of theGerman government who are involvedin migration issues. The meetings werepositive, and Minister Hussen thankedGermany for its leadership in dealingwith migration challenges in Europe.While in Berlin, Minister Hussen alsohad the opportunity to visit the ReDISchool of Digital Integration and meetwith officials from the betterplace lab,Kiron Open Higher Education,GoVolunteer.ca and Wefugees to learn

Minister Hussen meets with Europeanpartners to discuss Canada’s immigrationadvantage

Honourable Ahmed Hussen,Minister of Immigration,Refugees and Citizenship

PIDC Media Bulletin :Martin Nievera,widely known

as the Philippine concert king, willheadline the TFC Hour on August 25,2018, Saturday, at Nathan Phillips

Square, City Hall, Queen Street West,Toronto. The live show is incelebration of the 20th platinumanniversary of Mabuhay PhilippinesFestival , a signature summer event

of the Philippine Independence DayCouncil - PIDC.

The popular Filipino singer,songwriter and actor is billed toperform at the centre stage of NathanPhillips Square as part of TFC's SamaSaya event series upon invitation byABS- CBN North America. Nievera, isone of the main hosts of the musicalvariety show ASAP on the ABS-CBNnetwork in the Philippines. His musicgenre includes OPM-Original PilipinoMusic, pop and soft rock.

Among his popular songs are:"Be My Lady", "Kahit Isang Saglit" "SayThat You Love Me", "You Are MySong", "Forever", "Himig ngDamdamin" and a lot more. He hasappeared as an actor in a dozenmovies , hosted numerous televisionshows and performed in severalsuccessful Philippine & internationalconcerts.

February-born Martin Ramon

Razon Nievera, whose father was theequally famous balladeer BertNievera, spent his childhood in Hawaiiand California and came to thePhilippines in the 1980s. In his entirecareer, Martin, has garnerednumerous music awards including 18platinum, 5 double platinum, 3 tripleplatinum and one quadruple platinumalbums .

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The month of June came andwent like a passing breeze. Perhapsthis was precipitated by the formation ofyet another Filipino organization. Thiswas conceived by Snowdon CityCouncillor Marvin Rotrand. He initiatedand proposed to the city council thatthe month of June every year bedeclared and known as FilipinoHeritage Montreal (FHM), since mostorganizational celebrations are heldevery June. An ad hoc committee wasformed in early April 2018 and thecommittee - although there are noelected officers yet – has seen the salvoof seven activities in the month of June. June 3 – Opening Day at 6767 Cote desNeiges, MontrealJune 9 – Philippine Independence Ballat Holiday Inn, Cote de LiesseJune 12 – Philippine Independence DayFlag Raising at FAMASJune 16 – Dr. Jose Rizal BirthAnniversary celebration at RizalMonument, MacKenzie King ParkJune 17 – Philippine Independence DayParade & Celebration with culturalpresentation at Mackenzie King ParkJune 23 – Coronation of Miss Heritage2018 by Filipino Golden Agers (FILGA)at St. Malachy’s.

Special guests were Hon.Anthony Housefather who crowned thewinner, Sonny Moros, and Councilorfor Darlington District, Lionel Perez.

June 30 – Closing andAppreciation to participants, sponsorsand donors, Arts and Crafts display,Sports & Cultural presentations

Jesus Is Lord (JIl) PastorDonald Barrientos and JIL membersJoey Sanchez and Evelyn Sanchezattended a meeting given by theGovernment of Canada Day ParadeCommittee before July 1, 2018. Thisinvolved the time, place, and order ofthe parade. This group, our friendsfrom JIL church, is active in the Filipinocommunity activities. They participatedin the July 17, 2018 Independence DayParade at the Mackenzie King Parkwhere Pastor Donald Barrientos gavethe Invocation. Thank you for yourparticipation and hope to see more ofJIL in future Filipino activities !

The following members of the“Dragon Fireworks” representing thePhilippines in the Firework Competitionand will be performing at La Ronde onJuly 21, 2018 are: Stephen Ong(Quezon City), Hans Emerson (QC),Jospeh Velose (QC), Vander Tenedero(QC), Utay Turingam (Abeza Province),Edward Ilagan (Batangas), Don MiguelVillarosa Rosa (QC), Oliver Zeng(Valenzuela), Marlon Villangca(Bulacan), Rolando Panuncial(Bulacan), and Michael Mendoza(Bulacan).

For those who were unable towatch the Canada Day Parade, here

were the participating organizationswith their beautifully decorated floats:Federation of Filipino CanadianAssociations of Quebec (FFCAQ),Salinggawi, Pinoy Pa Rin, Associationof Filipino Seniors of Quebec (AFSQ),Ati-atihan, Flores de Mayo, Jesus isLord, FAMAS, LGBTQ, CatholicWomen’s League, Little Miss MariaClara, Munting Binibini 2017,Kapampangan Association of Montreal,Munting Hiyas, Munting Lakan, andMunting Mutya ng Pilipinas.

Another group of Knights ofRizal was formed recently in Montreal.It was organized last March 3, 2018 andthe chapter name is Mackenzie CentralChapter. It is chartered under PhilippineRepublic Act No.646. Officers electedare the following: Sir Ramon Posadas(Chapter Commander), Sir Julius Abad(Deputy Commander), Sir RolandoVillanueva (Chancellor), Sir MenardEsmeralda (Deputy Chancellor), SirBenjamin Balaus (Pursuivant), SirAngelito Posadas (Deputy Pursuivant),Sir James Menzi (Exchequer), SirNestor Deladia (Deputy Exchequer), SirVenerando Pegano (Archivist), SirEduardo Escobia (Deputy Archivist),Sir Rowel Pangilinan (Auditor), SirReuben Mendoza (Deputy Auditor),and Sir Angelito Manuel, Sir WilliamPasion, Sir Mario Pantaleon, SirHermegelio Villa, and Sir ReynaldoAbaya (Trustees).

News from Tri-City Event! Theusual tri-city sports fest at Long Saultlast July 7, 2018 was represented byKingston, Ottawa, and Montreal.Montreal representative/ coordinator EdVasquez saw to it that everything wentwell. If some organizations plan to jointhe tri-city games, just give Ed Vasqueza shout and he’ll do everything to letyou in. This year, Manny Lagasca,President of the Chess Organization ofMontreal, happily reported that theywon the chess tournament ! They wentagainst players from Kingston andOttawa. There were two entries fromMontreal. Another was represented bythe Filipino Canadian Association ofWest Island (FCAWI) led by theirpresident Ador Bolusan. In the end,Montreal bested their rivals. DiosdadoIlustre, the Montreal Champion,received his trophy from GamesCoordinator Ed Vasquez.

June 23, 2018 was the FILGA’sCoronation of the 1st Ms. FilipinoHeritage Montreal (FHM) 2018. AmyChantengco, an adviser of the BicolClub Association , did the honors ofproclaiming the winner and her court. In contrast to the younger generation’sversion of beauty contests, this eventwas mainly centered on showing thecultural heritage of the Filipino people.Our history is rich in songs, nativedances, costumes, Filipino dishes,

customs, sports…etc. Excitementbegan when the candidates paraded intheir lovely gowns. They went arounddisplaying their best smiles as theywere accompanied by their escorts.The judges Elle Israel (Commissioner2007-2014, English Montreal SchoolBoard) and Raquel Indio (Estheticianand Hairdresser) declared the followingwinners: Third Runner-up MarilouBernas is half Chinese (father) and halfFilipino (mother) and has two grownupdaughters; the first is a lawyer and thesecond is finishing her CEGEP studies.Marilou, a supervisor at a McDonaldfranchise, also speaks five languages:Italian, Arabic, French, English, andTagalog – WOW! Second Runner-upwas awarded to Cathy Mae Pelleja,who has two daughters, Tamara andClaudine. When Cathy Mae attendedthe University of Negros OccidentalRecollectos in the Philippines, she wonthe title of Miss Bar TenderDesigner/Layout Category. At themoment, she is attending AdultEducation classes at Lasalle College inMontreal, specializing in Make Up.Beauty is her passion, really! She alsobagged the Best in Filipiniana GownAward! First Runner-up went toRaquel Trinidad, from Aklan, who has 5-year old Ranishka Elion and 9-year oldROndell Dwayne. In joining thecontest, Raquel has stated, “ This is myhope. When my children and otherFilipino children grow up, that they willkeep our cultural values, and will keepthe importance of respect and toobserve our traditions. I hope they willbe proud of who they are of who theyare and where they come from. ”Raquel was also the recipient of twospecial awards: Ms. Popularity and Ms.Charity. Congratulations on yourdouble special awards! And … thehighlight of the evening was theCoronation of the 1st FHM 2018,Trinidad Jimenez! Trinidad has 5children (Jerald Hans, Aldrin, ChristianJohn, Julius Dinar, and Maria Christina.Trinidad is not new to contests such asthis. Her previous profile includes MissUPS Independence 2016, MissPangasinan 2014, and Miss ValentineGoddess of Love 2002. The realexcitement of the evening was theRoyal Walk Parade of the first FHM 2018and Her Court! Trinidad, draped in ablack formal gown decorated withmulticoloured sequins, was escorted byAlfredo Erquisa. Raquel Trinidad, in anoff-white ensemble with attractive flower

printouts at the front, was escorted byRomeo Talabocon. Cathy Mae Pellejo,lovely in a multi-layered off-white ruffles,was escorted by MarkFernando.Marilou Bermas, in ashimmering gold bouffant formal, wasescorted by Demetre Trevlos. Well,that was a happy gathering, with greatentertainment and hot music! Behindthe delightful extravaganza was FILGAPresident Lilia Esguera and herExecutive Board (Rolando Salvador,Carmelita Quizon, Josefa Nicolas, TinaDatu Lee, Sylvia Lemaire, DodieSalazar, Nely Salvador, Caridad Josue,Valent Lloyd Hughes, Roberto Salazar,Lea Musa, Cathy Escano, Nellie Aguilar,and Sheldon Cohen.

The summer time Social Bingowas held by the (FFCAQ) last July 8,2018. It was held at the Center desResources Communautaire (CRC) on6767Cote des Neiges, Montreal. Theirflyer read, “Win Cash and Prizes!”There was a good turnout despite thefact that several groups went to theCasino that day. According to FFCAQPresident Minda Mazzone and someExecutive Members (Al Abdon, JovyNarvas, Cristy Hunter, Alvin Allana,Remy Reyes, Warlie Basbacio, NenitaLicyayo, Nick Mazzone, Ed Tupaz, TessTupaz) and many others were happywith their bounty for the afternoon.Adoree Silva, Tess Tupaz, NickMazzone were some of the winners.

A very deserving party at theCentennial Park in Dollard desOrmeaux was given for one of thetireless members of the Seniors of theWest Island and Suburbs (SWIS) lastThursday, July 17, 2018. Everyone didnot expect such a crowd but Ike,“being our dear Ike” is worth it all. Weare bingo enthusiasts and everyWednesday and in all occasions, IkeALWAYS has the place ready.Chairman Roger Ajero saw to it thateveryone had fun with his one-linersand Felix Salazar brought his 1950songs. After a very hearty lunch, werelaxed with Ike’s birthday cake. Thiswas followed by our favorite “Bingo”.Somewhere nearby, Chairman Ajeroled a bad habit in the name of mahjong.Everyone had fun! Chit, Ike’s charmingwife, was all smiles! Happy Birthdayagain, Ike ! This is just one of our waysof saying “Thank you for your extraloving service to our SWIS” !!!

God Bless You and see younext issue.

Pista sa Nayon, July 15, 2018 - Sandra Wong (2nd from the left) poseswith Trans Liganor, Monica Ragacho, Nenita Licyayo and her friend.

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Sarah Geronimo turns 30,receives sweet messagefrom BF Matteo Guidicelli

Since a showbiz career isIt’s rare to see pop superstar SarahGeronimo and boyfriend MatteoGuidicelli posting photos and clips ofeach other on social media.Geronimo first admitted Guidicelliwas her boyfriend back in 2014, butdespite being together for four yearsnow, the two have chosen privacyover exposure when it comes to theirrelationship.

But it seems birthdays are anexception, as Guidicelli took to socialmedia recently to write a sweetmessage for his Geronimo, who hitthe big 30 on Wednesday, July 25.

Guidicelli shared onInstagram Wednesday a photo of himand Geronimo. It was a picture of apair of sunglasses, with both of theirfaces reflected on the lens.

“Happy birthday my love!”Guidicelli wrote. “Thank you forunderstanding me and loving me witha pure heart, it means so much.Words just can’t explain…”

He also gave her his birthdaywish, saying, “I wish you all thehappiness in the whole worldbecause you deserve it all.”

Guidicelli’s post was lappedup by his million-strong followers,garnering a hundred thousand likesin a day.

It’s unknown how Geronimocelebrated her 30th birthday. Butwhen Guidicelli marked his 28thbirthday last March, he andGeronimo celebrated it in thecompany of their loved ones. Manyattended his bash, such as brothersRowell and Randy Santiago,Kapamilya star Sofia Andres anddoctors-to-the-stars Vicki Belo andHayden Kho.

Geronimo and Guidicelli alsojammed together that night and had a

duet, and were even pictured lockedin an embrace.

Perhaps this time aroundthey had another duet? �

Gerald Anderson:BeaRald still ‘on’

Months after Kapamilyaactress Bea Alonzo said she andKapamilya actor Gerald Anderson areno longer a couple, Gerald said there isno reason to move on.

In a Skechers event last weekwhere he is an endorser, Gerald said:“Okay naman kami. Wala namangmove on na dapat gawin. Nagulat akosa tanong mo ha,” Gerald said whilelaughing.

Reports say Gerald and Beadid not really break up, but this has notbeen officially confirmed by the actors.

Recently, photos of the couplereportedly spending time together at azoo surfaced on social media. User@bearald_rock posted pictures of thecouple enjoying the zoo andinteracting with animals. The photosreportedly were a repost from Jen A.,who is allegedly Gerald's sister.

Gerald, who is doing a newteleserye under ABS-CBN and abasketball player of MarikinaShoemasters at the Maharlika Pilipinas

Basketball League (MPBL), will beleading the inaugural SkechersPerformance Run at SM By the Bay,MOA Complex.

The race has three categories:5k, 10k, and 21k distances to cater toboth beginners and seasoned runners.Registration is ongoing online and inselect stores across the metro.

Gerald said his teammates aswell as their coaches will run in the

event for them to have a bonding. Herefused to tell if Bea will be runningalongside them.

He has yet to make a debut onthe hard court due to a hamstringinjury, but he said he is doing fine now,so he hopes to play and help his teamsoon.

The actor also looks forward tomeet Xian Lim in the court. Xian playsfor the MPBL team Mandaluyong ElTigre. Xian logged six points and sixrebounds in 15 minutes of play duringhis debut. �

Gerald Anderson and Bea Alonzo, also fondly called "BeaRald,"at the 2017 Star Magic Ball.

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“Queen of All Media” KrisAquino opened up about hermisunderstanding with her brother,former President Benigno “Noynoy”Aquino III.

In a lengthy Instagram postreposted on Twitter, Kris sharedphotos of her oldest son Josh lyingon the hospital bed with the formerpresident standing beside him.

In the note accompanyingthe photo, Kris admitted she andNoy have a “complicatedrelationship.”

“I chose to live my lifeopenly- kaya nga maramingpwedeng humusga, pero na blesskasi marami rin ang nagmamahal...with true HUMILITY i will share ourstory & hope that some of you will

Kris Aquino makes peace with brother Noynoy

learn from our journey,” she beganher post.

“My brother & i have had acomplicated relationship, siguro pokasi only son & middle child sya,bunso ako. Siguro rin kasiaminadong opposites talaga kami-tahimik sya, pribado, iniisip mabutiang bawat galaw. Alam nyo na kungano ako. Dahil #satruelang, 3months po kaming hindi okay.Kasalanan ko po yun...” she added.

Kris said her two sons Joshand Bimby were caught in themiddle of her rift with Noy, which iswhy they chose not to see their uncle

and side with their mom. But nowthat Josh is in the hospital, she hadto humble herself and text Noy forhim to visit Josh.

“Naipit yung 2 boys ko- alamnilang di okay kaya pinili na wagdumalaw at wag iwan si mama... Angpinaka nag suffer si kuya josh. Sabawat pag ospital- si tito Noy wasalways there. Kinapalan ko po angmukha ko today- nag text ako.Umamin na alam kong na hurt kosya pero nakiusap- KAILANGAN syani kuya josh. My son needed him-the ONLY constant male figure in hislife.”

Kris also said that just likeany other Filipino family, theirs is thesame, willing to set aside anymisunderstanding for the sake offamily.

“From afar, i took this picture.Sharing w/ you because ito kami-PAMILYA na kagaya nyong lahat.Kayang isantabi lahat ng tampuhandahil hindi mag iiwanan- gagawinang lahat sa oras ngpangangailangan- dahil may isang“special” na batang inosente nakukuha ng lakas sa pagmamahal ngtito Noy at mama nya.”

Although Noy is not active onsocial media, Kris also posted what

she said to his brother in thehospital.

“THANK YOU for LOVINGJOSH ENOUGH to be here when hereally needed you. This is for all ofyou to get to know the real man, thetrue NOY AQUINO who is sodeserving of RESPECT &ADMIRATION, galing po sa hindiperpekto pero totoong bunsongkapatid, na si kris aquino. ????(thank you Mom, from heaven i knowyou made this possible.)” �

Kris Aquino (left) and former Philippine Pres. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III

Former President Benigno “NoyNoy” Aquino III visiting nephewJosh at hospital.

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Although she has movedon and has found new romance,Zsa Zsa Padilla has neverforgotten her love for the late Kingof Comedy, Dolphy.

The Divine Diva visited thelate comedian’s grave at TheHeritage Memorial Park in Taguigyesterday, July 25, on what wouldhave been his 90th birthday.

Padilla posed by Dolphy’sgrave as she wore an all blackoutfit. In her greeting, she quotedlyrics from Faith Hill’s song “ThereYou’ll Be”.

Fans flooded Padilla’s postwith greetings and recollections ofDolphy. Notable celebrities likeRoderick Paulate, Joseph Marco,

Ogie Alcasid and Vina Moralesalso wrote their greetings.

Dolphy and Padilla weretogether for 23 years. They had abiological daughter Zia, andadopted another daughter Nicole,during the span of theirrelationship. The comedianpassed away in 2012 due tocomplications from pneumoniaand chronic obstructive pulmonarydisease.

Padilla has since beenengaged to architect ConradOnglao. In 2016, they called offtheir engagement, but hadrekindled their romance monthslater. �

Zsa Zsa Padilla remembersKing of Comedy Dolphy onhis birthday

Kapuso actress Marian Riverais looking forward for baby numbertwo with husband Dingdong Dantes.

In a recent Prime Mom Clubevent held at Prime Hotel Quezon Citywhere she also demonstrated hercooking, Marian said since Zia isalready three years old, they are tryingto have a new baby.

“Blessed ka na e as a mom namagkaroon ka ng anak, so Lord isapa. We’re trying to have another onekasi sabi ko nga solong anak ako,” theKapuso actress said.

Since she is turning 34 yearsold this August, Marian said herbirthday wish is to have a second babywith Dingdong.

“Sabi ko sa asawa ko meronka pa pang hindi nabibigay, katulad

niyan sa August magbi-birthday na ko.‘Ano gusto mong gift?’ Bigay mo na.Gusto ko pa. Kailangan madami tayokasi nga solong anak lang ako,mahirap. Alam ko ‘yung mag-isa langako,” she said.

“Diba? Masarap ‘yung malaki,mas madami, mas masaya kayo. Sosana ibigay ni Lord ‘yun. Tsaka nangasawa ko. Galingan niya,” she added.

Committed to being adedicated mom, Marian shared herexperiences and cooking to othermothers at the Prime Mom Club, a newand exclusive community by MegaPrime dedicated to helping moms,especially start-up moms, to level uptheir cooking knowledge and skills. �

Kapamilya actress BeaAlonzo proved she had no ill willtowards ex-boyfriend ZanjoeMarudo by gracing the premiereof his movie “Kusina Kings,”which he top-bills with breakoutcomedian Empoy Marquez.

Photos posted by StarCinema on Instagram showAlonzo appearing at the premiereto support her ex-boyfriend.

Her presence and theirpublic reunion long after theirbreak-up caused crowds to gointo “kilig” overload.

In another photo, the two

hugged each other, which madethe crowds explode.

In an interview, the actresspraised the tandem of Marudoand Marquez.

“Nakakatawa, nakakatuwa‘yung kombinasyon ni Empoy atni Zanjoe refreshing sila to see onscreen,” she told reporters whocaught up with her at the premiereon July 24.

The two have been in arelationship since 2011. It was in

2016 when the actor finallyconfirmed their breakup in anemotional interview with BoyAbunda.

In the recent mediaconference for the movie, Marudosaid that he had always been OKwith the actress even after theirbreakup. �

Bea Alonzo shows support forZanjoe Marudo at ‘Kusina Kings’premiere

“When I think back on these timesAnd the dreams we left behindI'll be glad 'cause I was blessed to get to have you in my lifeWhen I look back on these daysI'll look and see your faceYou were right there for meIn my dreams I'll always see you soar above the skyIn my heart there'll always be a place for youFor all my lifeI'll keep a part of you with meAnd everywhere I am there you'll beAnd everywhere I am there you'll beHappy birthday ♥�”

(From Zsa Zsa Padilla’s Instagram)

Bea Alonzo attends the premiereof the movie “Kusina Kings,”which stars ex-boyfriend ZanjoeMarudo.

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Angelica Panganibanenjoys working with CarloAquino but feels no ‘kilig’

In answer to their questions,Angelica Panganiban told fans that sheenjoyed working with Carlo Aquinoagain, but said no one is making herkilig at the moment.

Panganiban held another roundof Instagram Stories Questions onWednesday, July 25, entertaininginquiries from fans, which wereanswerable by only “yes” or “no.” Thecomedienne responded by shooting ashort clip where she would simply nodher head up and down, or left and right.

Given the current attention sheand Aquino were getting due to theirnew movie, one of her fans askedwhether Panganiban enjoyed workingwith the actor again. She nodded “yes”with a smile on her face. CarGel fans

may take this as a good sign for thecelebrities to get together if not for afollow-up question.

Another of Panganiban’s fansasked whether anyone was making herfeel kilig at the moment. For thisquestion, she shook her head to say“no” while wearing a downcastexpression.

Panganiban also confirmed thatshe is currently single and unattached.

Meanwhile, Panganibanconfirmed Zanjoe Marudo, another ofthe men fans are rooting for to gettogether with the actress, is sweettoward her.Panganiban and Aquino reunited for thebig screen to work on “Exes Baggage,”a film by Dan Villegas. �

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Near, far, wherever they were,fans from all over the world braved thestorms in Manila on July 19 and 20 tosee Celine Dion’s first concert in thecountry, at the Mall of Asia Arena.The five-time Grammy-award winnerarrived in Manila on a private jet in theearly morning of July 19 andentertained questions from the pressunder the rain.

“We made it! We finally madeit!”Celine exclaimed in the middle ofher concert.

“My very first time in thePhilippines and it feels amazing!”

“Don’t ask me why it took meso long,” she enthused. “I don’t know.I guess I live too far away.”

“But you know what, I’m justso very happy to finally be here withyou!” she declared.

“I want to thank you all somuch for your patience throughout theyears and most of all for being with ustonight. Maraming salamat!”

Related video: Celine Dion inManila coDuring the concert, Celine dazzled theaudience with her beauty and leanphysique, quick costume changes,fireworks-like lighting, mind-boggling

three-dimensional projectedbackdrop, live mini orchestra withbackup vocals, and of course, hereffortless performance of herinternational number one hits,including “Because You Loved Me,”“It’s All Coming Back to Me Now,”“The Power of Love,” “That’s the WayIt Is,” “All by Myself,” and “To Love YouMore.” These are the contest piecesthat launched the singing careers ofmany contest champions, includingthe Philippines’ own Sarah Geronimo.

Celine looked like Belle in ablack ball gown as she sang the“Beauty and Beast” theme song,which opened doors for her to singmore Hollywood movie soundtracks.

She said the audience shouldsee her more often to see how crazyshe is, just like when she narrated howRyan Reynolds invited her to be part of“Deadpool 2,” which opened atnumber one in the Philippines.

Before singing the movie’stheme song, “Ashes,” Dion showedher comedic side and acting chops byreenacting her imaginings beforeopening the letter Ryan sent. Apart from singing, she showcasedhow great a dancer she is by

performing tango alongside the sexy“Falling into You.”

The concert’s repertoireranged from the melancholic“Recovering” composed by Pink tohelp Celine move on from herhusband Rene Angelil’s death; to themellow “Pour que tu m’aimes,” thebiggest hit of her French singingcareer, she said; and to her Vegasparty-like covers of Prince’s “Kiss” andTina Turner’s “River Deep, MountainHigh.”

She changed thearrangement of some songs or gavethem new treatments, such as a bird-like hum ending.

But of course, Filipinos will notgo home (or will be unable to sleep)without hearing the encore, thenumber one movie soundtrack of alltime, “My Heart Will Go On.”

For this, instead of the fluteentrance, Celine took over the flute

part and then came out in a jewel-likepink and white gown that made herstandout against a LED screenbackdrop projecting underwaterimages of the sunken Titanic.

Just like her other songs, she

rendered “My Heart Will Go On”exactly as people heard it many timeson the radio or on loop in their ownplaylists, but this time, ending it with ahaunting mermaid-like hum.Her parting piece was an a cappella ofthe Elvis Presley classic, “Can’t HelpFalling in Love,” which, she said, iswhat she feels about the Philippinesand her Filipino fans.

After watching the show, manyfans would agree:1. Her voice did not age at all evenafter almost three decades in theindustry.2. She is the only one who can bestsing her own songs. Nobody can evergive justice most especially to “MyHeart Will Go On.”3. She is among the very few who cansing several quatrains of high notes inone breath! 4. The vast spectrum of her voice,which comes out as natural in her as

breathing, makes her one of the best,if not the best, singers of all time. Asshe said, “I’m so passionate aboutsinging. I was born singing!”5. This first concert in Manila shoulddefinitely not be the last! �

Celine Dion in Manila: ‘It feels amazing!’

Celine Dion during her recent concert in Manila

Celine Dion joking about how she would arrive in Manila

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By this brief overview about theeducational system in Quebec, I wouldlike to clarify some terms people oftenuse when inquiring about courses. Itseems to me that they always askwhether a course is credited or notwithout knowing why they have to beand for what purpose. They oftenassociate a credited course to benecessary for studying everything.

To put things in perspective, Ihave to cite the reason why I did notbelieve that I should offer creditprograms when I first started my ownprivate school in 1989. As I used toteach in public schools and followed astructured curriculum prescribed by theMinistry of Education, I felt that therewere components of the syllabus thatdid not always make sense, Forexample, the number of hours allocatedfor each item did not seem reasonablenor warranted. I found the hours toomuch or too little. In other words, I feltthat the curriculum should be reviewedand updated more frequently to berelevant to the real and practical world. Ithought there was too much theorywhich did not always seem useful.Moreover, there were tons of paper worka teacher had to do every term whichwere time consuming and did not reallyadd anything more than pushing paperto and from the administration.

In the past, anyone who wanted

to offer courses needed a permit fromthe Ministry of Education. I opted tooffer my own courses which I designedout of my experience and idea that inorder to be a good employee, one musthave courses in psychology, history,current events, stress management,foreign languages, image andpersonality development, and executivesecretarial procedures. My originalobjective was to set up a finishingschool for executive secretaries. Butafter an advertisement that I placed inthe Montreal Gazette, people used toask if they could get student loans andbursaries. Although I did not want tooffer a government prescribedcurriculum, I was obliged to apply foranother kind of education permit in1995, six years after operating myschool with a self-improvementeducation permit which was called“formation d’appoint” in French. Iunderstood that funding is only availablefor credit programs because that is howstudents can get loans and bursaries butthey must study full time. There arerules to be observed to be consideredfull time. A student also can get a loanonly if the parents are not able to financetheir children’s education. Part timestudies are usually not acceptable forfunding by the government nor for non-credit courses.

I was able to obtain the permit

in October 1996 and students enrolled inthe three AEC programs I offered inAccounting, Secretarial, andInternational Trade were able to getloans and bursaries. Then thegovernment changed the rules, and onlygave student loans. Students in non-subsidized private colleges were notgiven bursaries anymore. It wasrumored that the reason behind this is todiscourage students to go anywhereelse but to the government fundedschools.

Over the years, attitudes ofpeople seem to be based on the ideathat all credit courses are good and non-credited ones are not. But this is not themeaning of non-credit. Non-creditcourses exist in universities and collegesin languages, computer education, arts,music and other hobby or interestcourses. Likewise, other private schoolsoffer non-credit courses which arerecognized by employers.

The CEGEP system wasestablished in the 1960s in Quebec.There are no CEGEPs in otherprovinces, but instead they havecommunity colleges that offer vocationalcourses to prepare students for the jobmarket. Education is controlled byprovincial governments. Quebec is aplace where there seems to be morebureaucracy in everything that requiresa permit because things are usuallydone in the two official languages -English and French. Businesses mustfollow the Bill 101 language laws whichstipulate that public signs must havebigger letterings in French and smallerones for the English equivalent.

Since I started Gilmore CollegeInternational 29 years ago, I can

remember some of the students whobenefited from the non-credit coursesthey took in accounting and computers.A good example is a lady who gave upher university course in commercebecause she did not understandaccounting in the way that theprofessors explained to her. She cameto me for a private tutorial course andthen I sent her to do a job training in myaccountant’s office. Two years afterworking there, she decided to go backto university to get a degree inaccounting.

As I have always been doing amultitude of tasks everyday, I have notfound the time until now to talk about myown school as much as I should inorder to let everyone know what GilmoreCollege International is all about.Professor Isaac Goodine, who I considermy mentor and who wrote a bookentitled “Leaders leading Leaders” hadmade a remark many years ago that Irecall: “Your community has not takenadvantage of using your school for allthe benefits it can offer.”

Perhaps, the community’sattitude will begin to change afterholding the first Career OrientationSeminar, I hope I have sent a clearmessage to the community to studyFrench, English, Accounting, PAB andother courses at Gilmore CollegeInternational for they will certainly getthe value of their investment ineducation and they will get the skillsthey need to get a better andrewarding job.

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What is the difference betweencredit and non-credit courses?What does one need to work in thebusiness world? By Zenaida Kharroubi

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