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October Community Round Up
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| Issue October 16-31, 2007 |
| • Jocelyn Dulnuan Support Committee's press conference, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007 |
| • 'Light A Candle for Jocelyn Dulnuan Memorial', Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007 |
| • MMFC 18th anniversary dinner |
| • NUJP leader meets with PPC-O |
| • Inday Espina-Varona, winner of the Marshall McLuhan Prize |
| • College of Holy Spirit reunion in TO |
| • Ron and Christine Maglayo's wedding |
| • JP Lazaro and Ging Paterno's joint birthday party |
| • Christine Dipasupil's 1st birthday |
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| Issue October 1-15, 2007 |
| • Remembering Martial Law at OPSEU - September 22, 2007 |
| • Kababayan Community Centre's 30th Anniversary |
| • GSIS President Winston Garcia in Toronto |
| • Racco's involvement in the Filipino community |
| • Mapa High alumni's updates |
| • 2007 Mabuhay Summer Basketball League, Mosquito Champions |
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Jocelyn Dulnuan Support Committee's press conference
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GEORGE Gatawa and Fay Hangdaan counting donated funds. |
SUPPORTERS of Jocelyn Dulnuan on
Oct. 6 at Patricia Kemp Centre in Vaughan.
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IMIE Belanger and Sol Pajadura fielding questions at the press conference on Oct. 6 at Patricia
Kemp Centre in Vaughan.
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AUDIENCE at the press conference
of Oct. 6 in Vaughan .
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'Light A Candle for Jocelyn Dulnuan Memorial'
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Lighted candles for Jocelyn Dulnuan. |
NANNY supporters and
BIBAK members.
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THE 200-strong participants in the ‘Light A Candle for Jocelyn Dulnuan Memorial.”
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SOL Pajadura being interviewed by ABS-CBN outside St. Simon The
Apostle Angelican Church
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Linda Insigne, Filipino Canadian Association of Vaughan president
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Jun Enverga, PIDC president
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FATHER ARIEL Dumaran of San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish
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Coco Diaz, Settlement Counsellor and Program Manager of INTERCEDE
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Johnson Aben, president of BIBAK
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Musical artist Levy Abad
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Performer Belinda Corpuz
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WILLIE Nabus, preident of Silayan Community Centre and
Rosemer Enverga of PIDC
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Writer Pet Cleto and Imie Belanger of Ifugao Association
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Filipino kids at Dulnuan memorial. |
Sol Pajadura of Migrante Ontario,
Rowena Santos,
MP Peggy Nash, Parkdale-High Park
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Imie Belanger (4th from left) of Jocelyn Dulnuan Support Committee,
receiving donation from Markham Filipinos through the efforts of Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians, from left: MFFC Directors Sue Bautista, Councillor Alex Chiu, Tess Ting, Imie Belanger, MFFC President Yoly Ladines, Lita Bruneau, Alicia Chiu, Ester Toribio, Marian Cusi and Vicky Galang. A total of $7,500 was raised including the $6,500 donated by Alex Chiu Charities.
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Guests at the MFFC 18th anniversary dinner.
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Imie Belanger, Yoly Ladines an Councillor Alex Chiu
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NUJP leader meets with PPC-O
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VARONA(seated, 4th from left), with officers and members of Philippine
Press Club-Ontario (PPC-O) at Casa Manila on October 4, 2007 |
By Jojo Taduran
Ma. Salvacion “Inday” L. Espina Varona, Editor-in-Chief of the Philippine Graphic magazine and chairperson of the Commission of the External Affairs, National Union of Journalists in the Philippines, met the officers and members of the Philippine Press Club - Ontario headed by its' president, Tenny Soriano last Oct. 4 at the Casa Manila restaurant on York Mills Rd. in Toronto.
Popularly known in the Philippines as “Inday Espina Varona”, she interacted well with the PPC-O officers and members on the issue of extra judicial killings Filipino journalists in the countryside and the human rights violations.
She is the winner of the 2007 Marshall McLuhan Fellowship and the Jaime V. Ongpin Awards for Excellence in Investigative Journalism organized by the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR).
Inday won the award and fellowship based on her article “ Leyte sea roils from rape of World War II ships” that came out in the Philippine Graphic Magazine in October 2004.
Aside from advocating for the safety of journalists, Varona is also working on the protection of children and women. She is now spearheading a scholarship program intended for the children of slain journalists from elementary grades up to college level.
Varona is the daughter of seasoned journalist Rolando “Rolly” Espina who used to be connected with the pre-martial law Manila Chronicle and became editor of the post-martial law Evening Star. Her father is now writing a colum at the Visayan Daily Star in Bacoold City . Her late mother, Dr. Lourdes L. Espina, was well-known among the medical practitioners in the Philippines .
She has just finished a tour of Canadian and U.S. cities giving talks on journalism and her journalistic writings in the Philippines .
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Inday Espina-Varona, winner of Marshall McLuhan Price |
Inday Espina-Varona, award-winning investigative journalist, visits Toronto . 
This year's winner of the Marshall McLuhan Prize for investigative journalism
in the Philippines is currently in Canada on her two week study-tour of Canada . Sun Life Financial is pleased to sponsor this Prize for investigative journalism, and it had the opportunity to host Ms. Inday Espina- Verona , the winner of the prize, in our offices in Toronto on October 5, 2007. The award is named after
the world-renowned Canadian communication theorist and scholar, and Sun Life Financial is proud to be associated with such an important figure who shares our Canadian heritage. We value the important role of the media and congratulate Ms. Espina-Verona on being awarded the Marshall McLuhan Fellowship. Ms. Espina-Verona visited the Sun Life's Corporate Headquarters
in Toronto as part of her two-week study tour of Canada . The Embassy of Canada in Manila launched the initiative in 1997 to encourage investigative journalism in the Philippines , with the belief that a strong media is essential
to a strong democratic society. Ms. Espina-Verona is welcomed by Ms. Mei Velasquez, Director, External Communications and Corporate Affairs at Sun Life Financial. (PRESS RELEASE) |
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College of Holy Spirit reunion in Toronto
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At the Royal York August 18th Gala Revue: The officers and members of the Toronto College of the Holy Spirit Alumnae Chapter, from left: Malou Capistrano, Elvie Tan, Cora Pilar, Evelyn Ador-Dionisio, Mila Syme, Yoly Lim, Melissa Unidad, Pixie Eleazar, Rose Pimentel, Patty Cebrero, Beng Lorayes, Lynn Hegi (guest), Marite Acosta Zala, and Maritess Lumanlan. Not in picture: Jojo Bitanga, Tess Morales, Dinnah Requiestas. 
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The flyer stated: “Good times guaranteed. Lifetime memories promised”. And the Toronto / Canada Chapter of the College of the Holy Spirit North American Foundation (CHSNAF) delivered.
Rekindle the Spirit, Follow the Light, Toronto 's the site
CHSians from Canada , U.S.A. and as far as Switzerland and Manila heeded the call to join the reunion in Toronto .
The 4-day event commenced with a recollection at St. Basil's Church and a pilgrimage to Marmora , Ontario on August 16, 2007. The spiritual formation was followed by a 2-day conference held at the Toronto Metro Hall which saw the formation of the “G.A.S.-U.P” Movement --- the acronym for “Grateful Alumna Syndrome, United and Proud”. After listening to the persuasive speeches of fellow alumnae from Manila, Dr. Fely Co-Young, Cynthia Lorenzo-Picazo, and Esther Jose-Capistrano, the conference managed to obtain pledges amounting to US$72,000 for the school --- in a mere 30 minutes!
The conference also reported on the success of the two CHS Gawad Kalinga (GK) villages where a total of US$90,000 had been raised.
Capping the event was the gala night dinner-dance at the Royal York Hotel where an overflow crowd danced the night away to the music of the Full House Band, reminisced old school days, compared parenting/grand-parenting notes, shared ailments/health strategies, and enjoyed a sumptuous dinner. A surprise table of sweets surrounding a huge CHSNAF cake was served at midnight, extending the fun until 2 a.m.
The last day was spent on a trip to Niagara Falls with a cruise aboard the “Maid of the Mist”.
Remarked Lina Umali, the President of the Texas/SW USA Chapter: “I've been to all the previous reunions and I can say that this is by far the best! Toronto , we salute you!”.
Kudos to the officers and members of the Toronto/Canada Chapter: Yoly Lim, President; Elvie Tan, Melissa Unidad, Vice-Presidents; Malou Capistrano, Secretary;
Evelyn Ador-Dionisio, Cora Pilar, Treasurers; Maritess Lumanlan, Tess Morales, PRO's; Beng Lorayes, Pixie Eleazar, Rose Pimentel, Dinnah Requiestas, Marite Acosta Zala, Jojo Bitanga, Members.
The following are incoming officers for the term 2008-2010: Beng Lorayes, President,; Malou Capistrano, Pixie Eleazar, Vice-Presidents; Rose Pimentel, Secretary; Marite Acosta Zala, Patty Cebrero, Treasurers; Dinnah Requiestas, Maritess Lumanlan, PRO's.
G.A.S - U.P. on November 17th
We are calling all CHSians (Mendiola, Tarlac and other areas) for us to get to know each other and tighten our network in the Spirit. See and hear what is happening to our school.
Come and join your fellow CHSians at the Christmas party to be held on November 17th at Strate's Banquet Hall in Etobicoke. For more information, contact Malou Capistrano at (416) 897-0204, Beng Lorayes at benglorayes2@yahoo.com or Rose Pimentel at rosepim@hotmail.com.
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Ron and Christine Maglayo's wedding |
Newlywed Ron and Christine Maglayo with family and friends at their wedding reception at Roma's Place Banquet & Convention Center after they exchanged vows at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Brampton on Sept. 21, 2007.
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JP Lazaro and Ging Paterno's joint birthday dinner |
JP Lazaro (center, standing) and aunt Ging Paterno (third from right, seated) held a joint birthday dinner at Oliver & Bonacini Cafe Grill at the Bayview Village . Attendees include (from left, standing) Ana Marie, Kayla and Andruw Mariano, Jun Garcia, Pat Lazaro, Clair, Eric Lazaro, Mila Garcia, Lynette Perez, a guest, Ely Sta. Maria; seated, Rose, Ging, Alta Santos and Alces Silverio. Not in photo is Rollie Silverio. |
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Christine Dipasupil's 1st birthday
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CHRISTINE Dipasupil (right) celebrated her 1st birthday at Mongolian Grill in Don Mills on Sept. 29. With her are mom Sheila, dad Ferdie, sister Catherine and grandma Hermie.
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Guests from Christine's birthday party |
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Remembering Martial Law at OPSEU, Toronto by members and guests of PATAC and PNJP on Sept. 22, 2007. PHOTO: ALEX FELIPE
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Alex Felipe, Marco Luciano
and Levy Abad.
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Musical artist Levy Abad |
Belinda Corpuz |
Mikaela and Eileen Valenzuela |
Joyce Corpuz
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Perry Sorio
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Kababayan Community Centre's 30th Anniversary |
Board Members of KABABAYAN COMMUNITY CENTRE on its 30th anniversary. From left standing: Melanie Canlas, Dolores Dulay, Elena Pacelo, Lilia Sulit, Flordeliz Dandal (Executive Director), Theresa Aennle; from left seated: Renato Ventura, Tsering Norzom, Stella Maria Luz Rivera, Loida Gatchalian, Armela Marano and Aguido Dela Cruz.
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GSIS President Garcia in Toronto
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The Philippines 's GSIS (Government Service Insurance System) President Winston Garcia (right) was at the Philippine Consulate offices in Toronto Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007. He is shown in photo with Consul General Alejandro Mosquera explaining the benefits of the Voice-Activated Processing System or G-VAPS for members and pensioners to activate their memberships on the phone and transact business with GSIS. Garcia said with the new E-Card Plus and 400 kiosks all over the Philippines, 1.5 million members and pensioners can now be efficiently served by GSIS. He also said with the reforms they implemented, 30,000 dubious pensioners were discovered and taken out of the list saving the government P1.5 billion.
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Racco's involvement in the Filipino community
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Blessing and opening of the newly equipped Filipino Seniors Club home office, which was held on July 29, 2007
at Dufferin Clark Community Centre,
1441 Clark Ave. W. , Concord , Ontario . Special guest Mario Racco (center), with officers of the club, president Terry Illagan and vice president Marciano Palon.
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Filipino Seniors Club held their Annual Family Picnic on Sunday, July 22, 2007
at Wade Gate Park in Thornhill. The kids enjoyed the whole day playing at the water park and eating tasty BBQ.
Mr. Racco and his son, Alexander,
joined the festivities.
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Mapa High Alumni's updates
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MEMBERS and friends of the Mapa High School Alumni Association (Ontario) chapter, held a successful and memorable meeting at the residence of Dodi
and Evelyn Guanlao last Sept. 8.
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Following a successful 12th international reunion of the Mapa High School Alumni Association of USA & Canada, the host chapter and co-sponsor, Ontario Chapter had a post reunion wrap up meeting on Saturday, September 8th during a pot-luck/barbecue party at the120 Redwater St. residence of Dodi Guanlao & Evelyn Pilapil. It was an opportunity for the members to review the highlights of the 3-day event, to assess the overall affair and discuss ways as to how each activity of event could have improved.
An important part of the agenda was the financial statement which itemized income and expenses related to the July 26-29th event. Briefly, the net income from Reunion 2007 met expectation and will allow the joint sponsors of the event, Ontario Chapter and Class'59 to achieve their goal of donating funds to Mapa for specific projects including scholarships and one or more items included in the wish list of the Mapa principal identifying needs of the school. Designated projects will be identified at a later date.
At the meeting, class '66 members announced their initiative to raise funds to sponsor a project also on the principal's list - a sound system to be used during flag raising ceremonies.
Jubilee Celebrations. Class'58 members are preparing for their golden jubilee and have requested the assistance of the Ontario chapter for their fund raising effort. All Mapans and friends are invited to join Nena Palomares and Ernie Arevalo on a Casino Rama trip scheduled for Sunday, October 21st
Pick up time: 9:00 A.M., TIM HORTON'S AT SQUARE ONE
9:30 A.M., BISHOP STREET, NEAR FINCH/YONGE SUBWAY
Bus will leave at these designated time from these locations; arrive 20 minutes earlier
Return: Bus will leave Casino Rama at 4:30 P.M.
To reserve your seat, please call Nena Palomares - 416-438-9339; cell - 646-502-7142; Ernie Arevalo - 905 - 201-7509; cell- 416-301- 9112
Class '59 has also started preparing for their 2009 golden jubilee and at the meeting Tony Buenaventura was introduced as the overall coordinator for US & Canada alumni and Manny Maliksi coordinator for Ontario/Quebec. Two US '59 alumni have already pledged funds to sponsor the Bandurria group and donations and pledges have been collected from 59ners to enable as many Philippine based co-graduates to attend the grand reunion and to add to the scholarship project fund.
Election of Officers. All Ontario Mapans are urged to attend the next meeting on Sunday, November 18th tentatively set for noon at Mayette's on the Danforth. A nomination list was prepared for election of a new slate of officers. Alumni interested in holding office for 2007-2009, please contact the members below to indicate your intention. Everyone else also please call the following if you plan to attend the meeting:
Carmelita Spittal - 905-827-8613 - cspittal2@cogeco.ca
Cesar Abrenica - 416-296-4084; 416 - 690-4084 - abrenica@rogers.com
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2007 Mabuhay Summer Basketball League,
Mosquito Champions |
2007 Mabuhay Summer Basketball League, Mosquito Division Champions.
Top row, from left: Christian Vasquez, Sean Raphael Marco (MVP), Patricia Garcia, Renee Mae Ladrido, Kristina Camille Marquez, Joselle Mendoza, Fidel David, Ryan Castro, Kathleen Crisol, Anthony Ponce. Bottom row: James Emmanuel Marco, Calvin Oanes, Francis Joson, Coach Rey Marco, Jack Narine.
Not in photo: Joseph Joven.
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