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Issue November 16-30, 2007
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UPAA names Marlene Mogado 2007
'Most Outstanding Graduate' |
Marlene Mogado |
With the UPAA Panel of Judges
(from left) Dr. Mario Andres,
Panel Chair Prof. Philip Kelly, a
wardee Marlene Mogado,
Ms. Rose Bustamante and M
s. Jo Leuterio Flach.
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HER long years of volunteering that got her elected as School Trustee have won for her another prestigious honor. Marlene Mogado was conferred the Toronto University of the Philippines Alumni Association 2007 “Most Outstanding Graduate” award.
An “Obie” statuette or mini-Oblation representing the award was handed to her, in the style of the Oscars, at the UPAA 30th Anniversary Gala held at the Marriott Eaton Centre Hotel on Nov. 3, 2007.
With over 25 years of community volunteer work for many causes and now Markham Trustee for the York Catholic District School Board, Mogado's extensive work on social justice, and her heavy involvement with other new immigrant communities and the greater Canadian society had tipped the scales in her favor, according to the judges.
Among many contenders, Mogado's achievements were the most to exemplify the values and expectations from UP alumni, said York University Professor Philip Kelly, Chair of the Panel of Judges.
He said UP education carries with it obligations- as “in giving back to the people and engaging in social reform or social responsibility such as social justice and progressive causes associated with UP as a radical institution.” The panel, with Dr. Mario Andres and Rose Bustamante as members, agreed it was Mogado that had sufficiently met those criteria.
In most of the high profile social justice causes involving Filipinos, Marlene Mogado was a core member or leader, among them - the Scarborough Town Center racial harassment of Filipino youth, the Michael Santos and Jeffrey Reodica killings, and most recently the Jocelyn Dulnuan murder. She organized the community to pursue racist remarks against the Chinese by then Markham Deputy Mayor Carole Bell until it caught international attention and finally got resolved. She helped with many proactive initiatives on anti-racism, cross-cultural understanding, health for women and seniors, empowerment, low-cost housing, among others. She has worked with various organizations - Filipino, other ethno cultural minorities, mainstream, civic and government.
For her efforts she has received numerous awards, among them the 2000 Binibining Pilipinas Foundation Most Outstanding Filipino Canadian Award, the 2002 Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal for Community Service, the 2004 YMCA Canada Peace Medallion, and the 2004 York Region “In Celebration of Women” Oustanding Achievement Award.
She was elected as Trustee last November.
Marlene Mogado said she was “delighted and humbled” by the award. “Consistent with UP traditions, and in the spirit of the Oblation, I will continue to serve the people back home and in Canada , so that I may be more worthy of tonight's award,” she added.
In its 30 years of existence UPAA has conferred 13 “Most Outstanding” Awards. Recipients of the “Most Outstanding UP Alumnus/Alumna” Award are former Cabinet Minister Dr. Rey Pagtakhan, Ely Reyes, Dr. Manuel Garcia, Conrado Santos, Dr. Lilian Thompson and Atilano Lacson.
The “Most Outstanding Member of UPAA-Toronto” Award was presented to Nilda and Mon Exmundo, the late Dr. Guillermo de Villa Jr., Judge Mila Eustaquio Syme, Eleanor Calbes, Dr. Vicky Santiago and Dr. Mario Andres. Ms. Mogado is the first to receive the “Most Outstanding Graduate” Award but her “Obie” is only the third to be handed out. Unveiled in 2002 the “Obie” debuted for the awardees that same year- to Drs. Santiago and Andres.
UPAA-Toronto President Noel Cruz praised the big crowd at the milestone reunion anniversary. “It shows a strong, very much alive and growing UP spirit,” he said. He cited the hard work of his crew which includes the following Executive Officers: Vice President Fanny Calucag, Secretary Teresa Lumanlan, Treasurer Reena Liboro and Public Affairs and Communications Officer Rose Tijam. The above officers are also members of the UPAA Council, which has the following additional members: Amy Ada, Gena Baldivia, past Prexy Bay Bernabe, Livvy Camacho, Gilbert Esmele, Jo Flach, Rose Marie Gerardo, Rheea Liboro, Oswald Magno, and Mary Anne Morales.
For more info on the UPAA-Toronto please contact Prexy Noel Cruz at 416-918-9484, or email at upaaexec@gmail.com or visit the website at www.upaatoronto.org.
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'The Rape of Nanking' premiered in Toronto
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IRIS Chang, The Rape of Nanking, premiered in Toronto last Monday, Nov. 12, to a fully packed Bloor Cinema, with an applauding audience that included politicians, educators, students, artists. Taking their bow at curtain call are Dr. Joseph Wong, co-executive producer; Flora Chong, project coordinator; Michael Betcherman, writer; Olivia Cheng, actress; Anne Pick, coproducer and dirrector; Bill Spahic Co-director; and Yo-yo Sham, singer. |
YING-YING Chang (right), mother and Shau-Jin Chang (left) father of Iris Chang, author of the book “Rape of Nanking” at the fundraising showing of the film with the same title at Bloor Cinema in Toronto on Nov. 12, 2007.
PHOTOS: MAG
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Philippine Heritage Band 27th Anniversary
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PHILIPPINE HERITAGE BAND's 27th Anniversary Mini Concert and Dinner Dance on Nov. 2 at Riviera Parque Banquet Hall.
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From Left: PHB Scholarship Committee: Danny Raralio, Lito Martin, Mario G. Racco, Consul General Alejandro Mosquera, Carol Banez, Dr. Victoria Santiago, Dr. Sonny Lee, Oscar Farinas, Mac Guinto, Franz Flores with 2006 PHB Scholarship Recipients Jonathan Landingin, Samantha Hatt and Marius Sobrepena, 2007 Scholarship recipients Edward Baruela and Kevin Villasenor.
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From left: Oscar Farinas, Amos Dumpit, Edd Atendido, Carol Banez, Erly Valera, Marina Conche, Au de Lara, Lita Ordonez, Pines Tolentino, Rowena Cruz, Ed Fresco, Franz Flores, Mac Guinto, Allan de Lara, Denis Mastromonaco and Trevor Mchaffie.
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Knights of Columbus Awardee
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AWARDEE - Past Faithful Navigator Sir Knight Jun Lopez (2nd from left) receives the Honor Guard of the Year Award for 2007 of the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus, Assembly of the Infant Jesus 2692 from Worthy Master Sir Knight Paul Gouin and District Marshall Sir Knight Thom Hargroves. Witnessing the awarding includes Domingo Trinidad.
(MARCELO DIOQUINO) |
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Camarines Norte Association Induction
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CAMARINES NORTE ASSOCIATION CANADA - ONTARIO INDUCTION – Consul General Alejandro B. Mosquera (inset - exteme right) swears into Office the first set of officers of the Camarines Norte Association Canada - Ontario (CNAC-O) headed by its president, Tony San Juan.
(PHOTO: MANNY BINADAY) - (TEXT: Dindo Orbeso) |
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"Filipino Eh" Television Program
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“FILIPINO EH!" TELEVISION PROGRAM - Vergel Ignacio (3rd from right), executive producer of the Filipino television program, FILIPINO EH ! telecast over Channel 10 (Channel 63 in other places) Rogers Television, 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. every other Saturday, said that the television program he is producing will complement and supplement other existing Filipino television programs not only in Toronto but other parts of Canada and at the same to search for musical talents considering that Canada is a reservoir of Filipino-Canadian musical talents. Others shown in photo include (right to left) Mary Grace Santos, program host; Aaron Paul; Anthony Joseph Lusaya, co-host; and Zena Zagala, talent coordinator.
(PHOTO BY JOJO TADURAN)
(PHOTO: MANNY BINADAY) - (TEXT: Dindo |
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Fiesta Filipino Store opening at Niagara Falls
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Mayor Ted Salsi and former mayor of Niagara-on-the-Lake Art Viola were the special guests during the official opening of Fiesta Filipino, the first Filipino store in Niagara Falls . Mayor Salsi gave a Plaque congratulating the jubilant owners: Marita Bada and her husband Don Gordon. Filipino priest Ed Polotan officiated the blessing.
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PNB officers Manuel Arnaldo, Jun Miranda and Councilor Art Viola poses with members of the Filipino community during the Filipino Fiesta opening.
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MOGI MOGADO, director of Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians, was treated with a birthday cake by the UP Alumni Association in a recent Kapihan in Mississauga . To his right is UPAA president Noel Cruz. |
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ELI CANTOS (center, standing) celebrated his birthday with a nostalgic 50's theme last Nov. 10. Seated, from left: Luz Mitra, Neftalie Abrenica and Cesar Abrenica. Standing are Elena Olivia, Remy Villanueva, Nora Cantos, the celebrant, Gloria Patel, Pablo Villanueva, Evelyn Fermin, Ady and Errol de Luna. |
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Issue November 1-15, 2007
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Posposa De Veyra Musca's 90th Birthday
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POMPOSA DE VEYRA MUSCA, matriarch of the De Veyra clan of Tanauan, Leyte, Philippines, was feted with a grand 90th birthday celebration by her nine children, 21 grandchildren, and great granddaughter, Maede, 2. She received greetings from family in Canada , the US , UK and the Middle East . |
POMPOSA MUSCA, who turned 90 last Sept. 19, entertains her guests,
from left: Mamima Bayaya, Guillerma
de Veyra, Monsignor Alex Opinanio,
and Fr. Roy Villas.
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Josie de Leon's concert in San Diego |
Toronto 's very own, Miss Josie de Leon (left) in San Diego , CA . She performed in a benefit show for Multiple Sclerosis Society . Shown with her in photo is Tita Diaz ,one of the organizers and a Filipina diagnosed with MS .
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Kalayaan Jewelry's pre-holiday sale
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KALAYAAN Jewelry presented its holiday designs in a successful
pre-holiday sale over tea, coffee,
and merienda delicacies at the residence/studio of visual artist and jewelry designer Kalayaan (Lala) Garcia De Vera. The unique selection includes one-of a-kind handcrafted creations in sterling silver, pearls, natural stones and swarowski crystals. Most popular are the artist's unique customized family jewelry creations.
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ARTIST Kalayaan (5th from left seated, back) with some of the ladies who came to her busy but lively jewelry party. From left back, Vangie and Jodie Alva, Rosemer Enverga, Marlene Mogado, Mila Garcia, Tess Sison, Virgie Legaspi. Front from left: Pat Lazaro, Ging Paterno, and Maria Burns.
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The Colinognons of Ontario's fund raing trip to
Niagara Fallsview Casino |
The Colinognons of Ontario from Calinog, Iloilo, judged as one of the cleanest and greenest town in the Philippines, had a fund raising trip to Niagara Fallsview Casino on October 20, 2007 for the benefit of the West Visayas State University, Calinog Campus.
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Grace Victoria Perucha's birthday
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Grace Victoria G. Parucha (2nd from right) celebrated her birthday last October 27 at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall in Toronto , which was attended by relatives and close friends. From left: Alex P. Parucha Sr., Krist Alex Parucha, Grace, Manuel Dominic Agutaya and Corazon Valenzuela Parucha.
(PHOTO: JOJO TADURAN)
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AWARE/GABAY recently held a successful reunion attended by its members, mostly former live-in-caregivers, their families, friends and suporters at the Wellesley Community Centre. It included the book launch of “Leaping Into the Unknown” by Florchita Bautista, musical entertainment, lots of food, and a commitment to support the Justice for Jocelyn campaign, and to the continuing efforts to improve the lives of live-in-caregivers and other migrant workers in Canada . |
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