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YEAR 12, No. 1 JULY 2008 Home Paper of the 1999 Canadian Ethnic Journalists’ and Writers’ Club Winner for Best Editorial Toronto, Ontario
INSIDE
Typhoon Frank’s aftermath: People should come to terms with
STARK REALITY
Ooops & Bloops
Once a
knight?
-7
Weather-weather
“Typhoon Frank’s merciless lashing of Iloilo and many parts of Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao last June was
lang kaya? - 12
unprecedented. Ilonggo elders spoke of it as ‘the Biblical Great Flood’, its catastrophic effects unmatched in their
lifetime memories of nature’s wrath,” said Pototan, Iloilo native Consul General in Toronto Alejandro Mosquera.
Latest reports from the Philippines placed Typhoon Frank’s death toll at over 1,600, including the 700 plus who
died in the ill-fated M/V Princess of the Stars that capsized on June 21 off Sibuyan Island, Romblon. More than 500
were hurt during the typhoon. (Related item on page 12)
Some 3.7 million people from 5,410 villages in 401 towns, 48 cities and 49 provinces left their homes and fled to
safer grounds, most of them left with nothing to return to. Damage to private property, public infrastructure and
agricultural produce was placed at roughly P7.3 billion.
A Disaster Waiting To Happen
In a July 2 disaster relief forum A Disaster Waiting to
PIDC ‘08 Little Miss Philippines
T’nalak: Fabric of Happen, watershed specialist Dr. Jessica Salas said a ca-
bravery, love - 26 lamity of this magnitude “is going to be repeated ... unless
we approach development from a watershed ecosystem and
local economic system framework.”
Ai-Ai
Dancing To Be De
A Star “We must, and fast, build regional community resilience
Las Alas in the face of climate change,” Dr. Salas challenged.
- 33 to grace Andrew Farncombe, International Partnership Director
July 19
PIDC
of the Canadian Urban Institute, drawing notes from Dr. Sa-
Mabuhay las’s lecture, said “it is time to reflect on and come to terms
Fest - 37 with the stark reality that:
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STARK REALITY
(From page 1)
Donations for ‘Frank’ relief efforts
Nilda Exmundo of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association said Share-
Life has started accepting donations for humanitarian relief efforts underway in the
► “Land management celerated spread of invasive problem head on. Philippines in the wake of the death and destruction wrought by Typhoon Frank.
decisions are in fact water species, soil erosion, drying The recommendations The Catholic Church’s official relief body, Caritas Internationalis, is coordinating
resource decisions, of rivers/creeks in summer included: the initiative through its 162 national members.
► “There is an urgent and drought. ► A continuing and Contributions would be channelled through the Canadian Catholic Organization for
need to protect old growth This spelled trouble well-organized eco-edu- Development and Peace, the Caritas representative organization in Canada.
forest and restore the rain- during major storms, as cation of leaders and the Caritas (Philippines) would turn over the donations, earmarked for priority areas
forest in the watershed, the non-retention of water masses, hardest hit by Typhoon Frank, to the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines.
while still maintaining the meant flooding. ► The creation of ac- Exmundo said those wishing to help could do so:
viability of plantations and Those who survived Ty- tive and committed citizens’ ► Online through ShareLife’s website, www.sharelife.org.
agriculture/food lands, phoon Frank, were hurt and watchdog groups, ► By phone through the ShareLife office – 1-800-263-2595 or 416-934-3411.
► “The region needs lost property “will have to ► The multi-stakehold- ► Through the parish, making cheques payable to: ShareLife – Name of Par-
to come to terms with how rebuild their lives, racing er participation in watershed ish – Typhoon Frank Relief.
much land can be eaten up against the odds of econom- management, She called on Filipinos to ask their parish priest to initiate a designated special
by human settlement, how ic, social and political un- ► The strengthening Sunday collection for Typhoon Frank Relief or by publishing letters of appeal in the
much must be protected in certainties,” Salas added. of watershed structures and parish bulletin.
its natural state and how Replenish water new governance arrange- Efforts are being made to appeal to the Canadian International Development Agen-
much should serve agricul- She said rainwater catch- ments aligned with water- cy (CIDA) to match funds raised through ShareLife, as was done for China. CIDA
ture, ment was critical - on roof- shed boundaries, with strong matching raised some $1 million for relief efforts in China.
► “There is an urgent tops, slopes, small ground village participation in the Exmundo asked the Filipino community “to pass on the information to friends in
need for mass eco-educa- surfaces, or through large spirit of bayanihan, Canada and around the world to help rebuild the lives of thousands with their donation.
tion. Intensification of land catchment area structures. Forum responses ShareLife will issue receipts for tax purposes to donors in Canada.”
uses (especially housing) is She cited how Singapore On their part, the forum For more information, contact: (416) 364-8670, (905) 738-9633 or visit www.ty-
the critical focus (if Japan did away with too many im- attendees: phoonfrank.info.
can do it, why not the Phil- pervious surfaces like park- ► Sought to sponsor a Other venues for donations
ippines?). ing lots and other paved sur- design competition in ar- Meanwhile, the Philippine Consulate General in Toronto said donations could also
► “There is a need to faces and converted these to chitecture/planning schools be coursed through:
think not just of the water- grass or other surfaces that and universities in Iloilo to ► The National Disaster Coordinating Council through the Development Bank
shed as a natural boundary, allowed rainwater to perme- influence the development of the Philippines, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City; with Account Name NDCC Do-
but also as a social catch- ate. “The key is to replenish of new housing models and nated Fund, Acct. No. 0-00149-435-3; Swift Code DBPHPHMM, Current Acct. No.
ment in which sprawl con- ground water.” new models of “sustainable 36002016.
tainment and urban manage- There was either too community development.” ► The Philippine National Red Cross through Metrobank, Port Area Branch,
ment become essential.” much water or not enough This, they said, could be Anda Circle, Port Area, Manila; with Account Name PNRC, Swift Code MBTCPHMM,
“Cities exist within a water, and this constituted supported in the framework Acct. No. 151-2-151-00218-2.
watershed. The Iloilo ex- an urgent sign of lack of of Gawad Kalinga. ► Circulo Ilonggo and the Committee for Disaster Relief in Iloilo, the Philip-
perience has been repeated health in the ecosystem. ► Pushed for more ag- pines through Noe Castaños, Circulo Ilonggo president, Tel. No. (905) 738-9633, e-
many times throughout the Unfortunately, there had gressive reforestation proj- mail ncasta9633@rogers.com or Nilda Exmundo, relief efforts coordinator, Tel. No.
(Philippine) archipelago in never been any Philippine ects, (416) 364-8670, e-mail milexmundo@yahoo.com.
the past, and will continue to state policy on rainwater ► Urged the use of eco-
be in the future if we are to harvesting. guerrilla acts, like shooting
believe the climate change Political will metal spikes into tree trunks PR status a pen away?
experts,” Farncombe noted. Dr. Salas said too much to discourage illegal log- (From page 1)
Depleted forests emphasis had been placed on ging, The information on Oli-
In her lecture, Dr. Salas high-tech, capital intensive, ► Called for communi- ver relayed to the Manila
pointed out that in the Phil- conventional flood control ty-based forest management Media Monitor added that
ippines, only three percent projects in Iloilo, when in- models where communities CIC was waiting for Tejada’s
of old growth forests still vestments could have been become guardians/stewards, counsel to complete her ap-
stood. made on less costly but ► Supported efforts to plication for permanent resi-
In Iloilo province alone, more effective rainwater promote watershed preser- dence under humanitarian
only two percent remained, ponds and other upland wa- vation, along with foodlands and compassionate grounds.
down from 70 percent in ter retardation schemes. protection, by supporting Department officials are
1900 and 34 percent in “A revolution in thinking non-government organiza- committed to expedite pro-
1970. is needed,” she said, add- tions that worked in this area cessing once the completed
While three million trees, ing that urban planners and of advocacy and practice, application is submitted,
most of them non-native, management systems of- ► Asked all concerned Oliver said.
have been planted in Iloilo’s ficers have been failing the to look to the experiences of Advocacy groups have
watersheds in recent years, expectations of the people. Toronto in the aftermath of sought for permanent Ca- Ailing Filipino caregiver JUANA TEJADA (right)
these did not bring back the They never raised a hand Hurricane Hazel as a model nadian residency for Tejada, explains her plight before members of the Univer-
multi-canopy rainforest that against putting up commer- of how to use disaster as a her husband and family. sity of the Philippines Alumni Association in On-
supported species’ diversity. cial and industrial buildings transformative event for Unusual CIC expense tario. Photo courtesy of MOGI MOGADO
Dr. Salas said the 2007 and housing subdivisions on Iloilo. According to another
drought in Panay resulted in essential wetlands and on Toronto experience report relayed to the Manila Migrante said Tejada ed that authorities give all
a loss of 47 percent of wa- flood plains. The poor are Farncombe recom- Media Monitor, Tejada’s came to Canada under the caregivers full status, not
ter in rivers/streams, a direct bearing more of the burden. mended the websites http:// lawyer Fabregas said the Live-in Caregiver Program just employer-dependent
result of depletion of ground “Complacency on this en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hur- CIC coverage of Tejada’s in 2003. work visas that could force
water. issue must be avoided. Can ricane_Hazel and http:// medical bills, which could Migrante claimed that women into vulnerable and
Racing vs uncertainties we count on a new political www.hurricanehazel.ca/. add up to about $15,000, was Tejada became eligible to exploitable working condi-
The impact was devas- will?” she asked. He said that in the after- “somewhat good news.” apply for permanent resi- tions.
tating -- loss of biodiver- Recommendations math of Hurricane Hazel, Public health coverage dency after 24 months of Tejada’s case has arisen
sity in the upper watershed, The lecture also present- the Toronto Region Conser- has been extended for Te- caregiver work. in the context of the recent
mono-cropping (gmelina, ed a number of recommen- vation Authority has played jada’s husband too. But she was diagnosed passage of Bill C-50, which
bamboo, mahogany), ac- dations on how to meet the a major role in watershed But Fabregas said this with cancer in 2006. Mi- message to “immigrants is
management and flood pro- move was “extremely un- grante claimed that since clear: Do not even attempt
CIC introduces PR card application conveniences with royal blue or dark blue background. The full fron-
tal facial image of the applicant shall occupy 70 to 80
Permanent residents ap- card application process their PR card when they ap- employment and education- percent of the photograph.
plying to replace a perma- citizenship and immigra- plied for a replacement. al information to confirm The photo size is 3.5 cm. x 4.5 cm. The photo shall
nent resident (PR) card due tion minister Diane Finley This inconvenienced residence and identity. be printed preferably on matte photo paper of good
to expire no longer need to recently announced. permanent residents intend- The PR card would con- quality.
send in their current valid “These changes demon- ing to travel outside Canada firm the holder’s permanent As much as possible, both ears of the applicant
card with the application. strate our continued com- while their application was resident status in Canada. shall be visible.
Instead, they only need mitment to providing more being processed. Permanent residents The use of contact lenses for medical reasons is al-
to exchange their old card convenient services to new- But permanent residents traveling outside Canada lowed, provided the contact lenses do not change the
with a new one when they comers,” Finley said. should include their PR should show the card before applicant’s true eye color. Use of earrings for women is
pick up the new card in per- “We recognize that card with the application boarding commercial trans- likewise allowed, provided the earrings are small. But
son at a local Citizenship people may want to hold for a replacement if it has portation (plane, train, boat the wearing of earrings for men is not allowed.
and Immigration Canada on to a valid card for travel expired. or bus) to return to Canada. When having their photos taken, the applicant co-
(CIC) office. purposes while waiting for Moreover, eliminating CIC has urged perma- may smile. The ‘Mona Lisa’ smile is recommended.
Further, applicants for a the replacement. We also the need for a guarantor nent residents to check the While the filing of applications will be done at the
new or replacement PR card understand that newcomers would simplify the perma- expiry date on their PR Consulate, the machine readable passports will be pro-
are no longer required to get may have difficulty finding nent resident card applica- cards and apply for a new cessed in Manila.
the signature of a guarantor a guarantor who has known tion process without com- one well before they plan It will take a minimum of one month before the
or sign a statutory declara- them for at least two years,” promising security. to travel. The PR card was passports are released to the applicant.
tion in lieu of a guarantor. she said. For example, CIC could introduced in 2002, and, in All applicants for the machine readable passport
These were the two sig- Previously, permanent verify an applicant’s pass- most cases, was valid for a are enjoined to file their application at least six months
nificant changes to the PR residents had to send in port, driver’s licence, or five-year period. CNW prior to its expiration date. PR
6 MEDIA Manila Media Monitor JULY 2008
The Canadian
Immigrant bags
2 CEMA plums
Newsmagazine The Ca-
nadian Immigrant bagged
both print media awards -
two of nine major awards -
during the Canadian Ethnic
Media Association 30th An-
niversary Gala and Awards
at the Velma Rogers Gra-
ham Theatre on June 27.
The Canadian Immi-
grant’s editor Marg Jetelina
won the News or Feature
Category in Print Media
Award for Cultural Com-
promise, an affecting article
on the work of Vancouver’s
Godwin Eni, physician,
Community reps install PPC-O officers
educator and community (From left) The youth sector’s Mithi Esguerra and caregiver sector’s Michelle Gose assist senior sector’s Mama Ching Quejas as
leader. The newsmagazine’s she presides over the installation of Philippine Press Club-Ontario’s president Tenny Soriano, vice president Ace Alvarez, sec-
publisher Naeem “Nick” retary Butch Galicia, treasurer Mogi Mogado, and directors Tony Sicat, Hermie Garcia and Mon Datol at the Scarborough Village
Noorani won the Editorial Community Centre on July 12. PHOTO: ANAGAILE SORIANO
Category plum for his criti-
cal editorial Canada’s Tran-
sition Penalty on under- rabbi and their views on the express political opinions Ziniak Award was presented
employment of immigrant patriarch Abraham. prior to adulthood. to Dat Ngyuen, publisher-
professionals. The Television award- The Internet media editor of Vietnamese week-
For Radio, broadcaster ees were: (for news or fea- awardees are: (for news or ly Thoi Bao, for “journalis-
Martin Silva won the Fea- ture) Grace Fusillo, pro- feature) Blunt Magazine tic excellence in publishing
ture Category for a presen- ducer/writer and director of editor Andrew Miller for his weekly newspaper and
tation on the successful re- Fuel Productions’ moving Death, a revealing descrip- his integral initiative in res-
sult of liver transplant from documentary, The Great tion of life as a hospital cuing Ontario print media
Dina Lomoro to Jorge Ga- Communicator -- Johnny service assistant with pride from punitive taxation.”
lego on CHIN radiothon for Lombardi, funded and in his work; (for edito- Ngyuen’s initiative
Toronto Western hospital. broadcast by Rogers OMNI rial) South Asian Outlook against punitive taxation
The Radio Opinion Cat- Television; (for opinion) publisher Suresh Jaura for was supported by the Phil-
egory award went to Er- Angie Seth, anchor/re- his incisive editorial Two ippine Press Club Ontario,
nest Tannis, ADR program, porter, OMNI News: South Kinds of Canadians on sys- Manila Media Monitor and Madeline Ziniak (right), executive chair of the Ca-
CHIN Radio, Ottawa for a Asian Edition for the lively temic prejudices against Balita, among other media nadian Ethnic Media Association, presents the Si-
sensitive program featuring Democracy 101 on how non-whites. organizations. CEMA PR/ erhey Khmara Ziniak Award to Dat Ngyuen, pub-
an imam, a minister and a students are encouraged to The Sierhey Khmara Thoi Bao Photo lisher and editor of Vietnamese weekly Thoi Bao.
JULY 2008 Manila Media Monitor VIEWS 7
which we divided the duty, we Philippine-based entertainers
noticed that the most volunteers German Moreno, Tirso Cruz
came forward for the 1 to 3 p.m. III and Lito Calzado, when
slot. Manila Media Monitor editor the former chanced upon them
Butch Galicia wondered why. while dining at the Aristokrat
My response: “Probably the Restaurant on Wilson Avenue
Ace Alvarez time sexy singer-entertainer Jen- in Toronto. Moreno, Cruz and
ny Camacho will perform, and Calzado were visiting Toronto
ship and the warmth of your sym- Canada; the diversity composing Branch Banking Department of We could see the tears building up Graphics
pathy.” it. one commercial bank in the Phil- in their eyes during breakfast at IDTech Solutions
416-875-2541
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my friendship. But, no, I should thank you for the opportunity for relations and market the services tional Airport prior to checking in Philippine Communication Facility
thank him for his friendship; for being part of your life. of the bank’s Sto. Cristo, Binon- for our flight out-of-the-country. GRACE MEDIA SERVICES
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1990 (and up until 1999), I con- nadian writer, journalist, broad- est daughter, Lesley Anne, and zation for the various last minute CANADA
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city and like Singapore, booms.
YOUR TOTAL, CONCISE
Many think it is the most ideal and COMPREHENSIVE
place to live in because of the Manila MEDIA MONITOR
city’s tidiness, order and impres- is published and circulated
once a month
sive zoning. in Toronto and its suburbs.
The city that now smells like
Manila MEDIA MONITOR is a
in the Philippines?
social and business community.
ber five. Key reason for this must
be Baguio’s being nestled in the Manila MEDIA MONITOR
covers all aspects of interest
mountains and the fact that there to the community it serves.
If we were to believe ratings ment of the live, work and play eight. Despite its legendary con- are so many educational institu-
Every effort is made
and studies; if we were to trust an- formula. Most of the winners are gestion, traffic, crime and pollu- tions that have mushroomed in to verify the information published
other’s parameters about a subject situated close to a body of water, tion, it still boasts a dynamic local the place. in Manila MEDIA MONITOR -
your one of only two
and if we were to be suckers for feature high infrastructure levels economy that hosts business and It is not a surprise that Makati, community papers in Toronto
surveys, scientifically undertaken and business opportunities and are industry. The aces it offers are its the most cosmopolitan place in (the other paper being ...
‘the others’). The views and opinions
or conjured from thin air, would known to be socially dynamic. proximity to Manila Bay and the the country, is in the top five. It expressed, however, by individual
we anchor our decisions on some- The list consisted of a happy glorious sunset. is a very international city with writers are not necessarily the
one else’s findings? mixture of Visayan and Luzon cit- The main economic hub of impressive infrastructure. Like opinion, nor reflect those, of the
publisher. Thus, the publication
If we did, because it was the ies with only one from Mindanao. Western Visayas, Iloilo, landed Marikina, its success is anchored accepts no responsibility in
most expeditious and easiest way Bacolod figured at number ten. at seven. The Princess City of the on an inspired local leadership. connection with any liability
which might develop resulting
to arrive at some form of intelli- The mid-sized capital of Negros South is noted these days as the The largest city in the world in from articles published.
gent choice, then the recent infor- Occidental is showing the world city with among the lowest inci- terms of land area, Davao is third
Manila MEDIA MONITOR
mal panel study on which Philip- that despite the sugar debacle that dence of heart diseases, a testa- on the list. It is consistently cited accepts submissions, subject to
pine city is the most livable would reduced its shimmer as a city, it is ment to its trait as being nearly as among the best cities in Asia availability of space, but reserves
either delight us or raise eyebrows. revving up to make a comeback. stress-free. This is not to say that because of its sprawl and beauti- the right to edit for publication.
The study was tandemed with a In a recent study that ranked cit- Iloilo is a humdrum place. On ful outdoors. The cost of doing Contributed articles must be
fairly popular television survey ies based on quality of life driv- the contrary, it boasts of emerg- business in the city is rated highly. in word document format.
Photo releases must be with
program on QTV, a sister station ers, Bacolod gave an impressive ing industries and was also listed That it is hardly visited by pow- captions and in JPEG format.
of giant GMA Network. showing. as one of the top five cities based erful typhoons and is part of the
Item and photo submissions
Culling from statistical data A black-horse winner is Sta. on quality of life drivers. The re- burgeoning East Asian Growth must be sent by e-mail via
as well as the corroboration of a Rosa, once a quiet, unassuming cent beating it took from superty- corridor make the city even more mediamonitor@rogers.com
panel of judicious persons, among sprawl of rice fields in Laguna. It phoon Frank may have set Iloilo attractive. The bonus is that fruit Articles published in
them the editor of Mabuhay Mag- is now a little silicon valley with back a few years but a recent visit abounds and life is generally Manila MEDIA MONITOR
azine Jun Ventura, noted architect promising investment and indus- showed its resilience and readi- tranquil making Davao a coveted may be reproduced only
with the permission
Jun Palafox and Travel Life editor trial possibilities. Palafox notes ness to stand again. place to live in. of the publisher.
Liza Ilarde, the top ten most ideal that the emerging city is a splen- Marikina, which many sus- Palawan is among the best
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JULY 2008 Manila Media Monitor VIEWS 9
Weather-weather
lang kaya talaga?
By ILUMINADO VARELA, JR.
MANILA - What if no cal Services Administration water resources managers,”
tropical cyclone disturbs (PAGASA) once comment- said the official of PAGA-
the Philippines in one year ed: “A tropical cyclone, es- SA, the Philippines’ pre-
– maybe two, or three? pecially the depression type mier weather tracking and
It could be disastrous, (not really strong or just a forecasting agency.
as if a super-sized tropi- baby typhoon), is actually Without typhoons,
cal howler had smashed a blessing in disguise as it farmers are in for long dry
through the country, several usually does more good months or years, unable
times over. than harm to the country in to get their crops off the A farmer plants rice seedlings in a farm in Pugo, La Union after hefty rain-
An old hand at the a near-drought condition.” ground.. falls brought about by two typhoons that broke a persistent dry spell that
Philippine Atmospheric, “Its passage is a wel- Studies show that 47 has affected Luzon for almost four months. Photo: ANDY ZAPATA JR.
Geophysical, Astronomi- come relief to farmers and to 49 percent of the aver-
age annual rainfall in the clones (commonly called in Typhoon moderation as “the equivalent of 10,000
10 Deadliest Storms
country are due to tropical the West as a hurricane)? experiments are expensive megaton atomic bombs of
depressions, 14 to 16 per- Advances in meteorol- ventures and must be con- energy dispensed every
(To hit the Philippines since 1947) cent to monsoons, and 39 to ogy has promised an era ducted with the most ratio- hour.”
41 percent to other weather where the moderation of ty- nal approach backed up by A theory in weaken-
Here is a list of the ten deadliest typhoons that has systems. phoons would be a reality. theory. ing typhoons very popular
ever traversed through the Philippines since 1947 and In the westernmost part There have been studies, Weather scientists say among meteorologists in
has caused massive death and destruction: of Luzon, about 80 percent experiments and attempts that some problems may the 1960s is to seed the out-
► Tropical Storm URING (Thelma): Nov. 2 to 7, of the total annual rainfall at typhoon moderation (or arise from indiscriminate er cloud wall to enlarge the
1991; 95 kilometers per hour (kph); 5,101 to 8,000 + occurs from July to Sep- taming) here and abroad. attempts at moderating eye of the typhoon.
deaths; P1.045 billion in damages; tracked over Eastern tember, the height of the But weather modifi- typhoons without careful But the experiments had
Samar, Tacloban and Ormoc cities, Cebu, Negros Occi- typhoon season. cation is a science still in planning. very little encouraging re-
dental, Bacolod and Bago cities, Guimaras, Cuyo Island But excessive rainfall an embryonic stage in the One negative effect is sults.
and Palawan. for a long period because Philippines, a puzzle even that the seeded typhoon may While the dynamics of
► Super Typhoon ROSING (Angela): Oct. 30 to of slow-moving or a series in more technologically ad- further intensify instead of the weather may be better
Nov. 4, 1995; 260 kph; 936 deaths; P10.829 billion in of typhoons causes inland vanced countries. being moderated. And this understood today, knowl-
damages; tracked over Catanduanes, Siruma and Quina- flooding and heavy damage “Even a thorough under- could be a formidable foe. edge and advanced tech-
bucasan points, Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur, to crops, property and loss standing of the physics of An American writer de- nology is of little benefit
Quezon, Laguna, the National Capital Region, Cavite of lives. the atmosphere will prove scribes in his book Weather in controlling the many va-
City and Bataan. Can science and tech- to be of little benefit,” cau- Is Front Page News the garies of the weather. PNA
(To page 13) nology tame tropical cy- tion weather scientists. force of a hurricane (storm) Features
GENERAL DENTISTRY
Dr. Gilbert Chan
Dr. Daphne Chien
Dr. Janet Ho
Dr. Janet Wong
Dr. Michael Chin
JULY 2008 Manila Media Monitor NEWS & FEATURES 13
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(From page 12) HERE IS WHAT SOME SATISFIED CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY ..........
► Typhoon NITANG (Ike): Aug. 31 to “I had six credit cards and was ing with Mr. Amit Bhatia, I felt very in huge debt. Credit Manage-
Sept. 4, 1984; 220 kph; 1,363 to 3,000+ deaths; paying $550 per month. Bank did relaxed and he reduced my $34,000 ment Services reduced my debts
P4.1 billion in damages; tracked over Siargao not give me consolidation loan debts to just half. Amazing .......... I which I am paying in interest-free
and Nonoc islands, Surigao del Norte and Su- because I had bad credit. Then can pick up my own phone now.” monthly installments now and I
I met Mr. Amit Bhatia and he re- M.M. can keep my car.” E.J.
rigao City, Southern Leyte and Panaon Island,
duced my loans and made one
Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental, Negros Occi- payment of just $200. I’ll be debt “After making us debt free, now Amit “My husband was so stressed with
dental and La Carlota City, Guimaras, Iloilo, free in 36 months. Credit Manage- Bhatia helped us getting the mort- these credit card bills that once
Antique and Palawan. ment Services is the best place to gage. We are happy to move to our he forgot to stop at a red traffic
► Super Typhoon RUPING (Mike): Nov. contact when you have a money new house.” S.S. signal. Fortunately no accident
10 to 14, 1990; 220 kph; 748 deaths; P10.846 problem.” J.G. happened but I called Credit
billion in damages; tracked over Dinagat Is- “I went back home to get married, Management Services right away.
“I was afraid to pick my own then I had to go again because my Two weeks later my husband was
land, Southern Leyte, Mactan Island, Cebu phone. I was so confused and mother got sick. Because of that I back to stressfree life.” M.A.
City, Cebu, San Carlos and Bacolod cities, stressed all the time that I didn’t had to borrow money from my credit
Negros Occidental, Guimaras, Iloilo, Antique, know what to do, but after meet- cards and also, I lost my job. I was
Palawan.
► Super Typhoon SENING (Joan): Oct.
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► Super Typhoon SISANG (Nina): Nov.
23 to 27, 1987; 240 kph; 979 deaths; P1.119 bil-
lion in damages; tracked over Sorsogon, Albay,
Legazpi City, Camarines Sur and Iriga City,
Burias Island, Quezon, Marinduque, Oriental
Mindoro, Batangas.
► Typhoon KADIANG (Flo): Sept. 30 to
Oct. 7, 1993; 130 kph; 576 deaths; P8.752 bil-
lion in damages; tracked over Isabela, Aurora,
Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Baguio City, Benguet,
La Union, Lingayen Gulf, Pangasinan, Ilocos
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► Typhoon AMY: Dec. 6 to 19, 1951;
240 kph; 991 deaths; P0.7 billion in damages;
tracked over Eastern Samar, Leyte, Cebu and
Ivatan Association of Ontario induction
and Toledo cities, Cebu, San Carlos and Bago WiIlie Rapanan (right), Pangasinan Association of Canadapresident, swears into office the executive officers
cities, Negros Occidental, Guimaras, Iloilo, An- and members of the board of directors of the Ivatan Association of Ontario led by president Roger Caballero.
tique, Cuyo Islands and Palawan. PAGASA DINDO ORBESO
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Chuchi Punsalan (left) marks her birthday anniversary with a party with folk-
singer Chito Sarabia (right) and friends at the Soriano residence. Photo:
MYRNA SORIANO
Jazmyn Calnek, G8
grad arts awardee
Jazmyn Calnek graduated from Grade
8 at Bishop Scalabrini. The commence-
ment exercises were conducted at the
Christ the King Catholic Church in
Mississauga on June 24. Jazmyn re-
ceived an Arts Award. She will continue
her secondary level at the Etobicoke
School of Arts, majoring in Musical
Theatre. PR
Edna Oria (2nd from left), winner of a free trip to the Philippines, is congratu-
lated by Joseph Alilio and Perly Alilio of Forex, sponsor of the trip given
away in a lucky ‘Kuarta o Kahon’ draw during the recent FCT Pistahan at the
Nathan Philips Square. Host Philip Beloso (left) tried to entice Oria with a
$400 final cash offer, but Oria declined and opted for the envelope that even-
tually contained the Philippine trip top prize. Photo: JOEY BAKING
JULY 2008 Manila Media Monitor PEOPLE & EVENTS 17
Aguila chosen 2008 Goodlife fitness instructor TCDSB cites Spelling-Quiz Bee winners
(From page 16)
pino.
Melanya Liwanag Agu- Over 600 people at-
ila is the 2008 GoodLife tended and supported the
Group Exercise Fitness In- event, giving Filipino youth
structor of the Year Toronto between 6 and 13 years old
co-nominee. the chance to engage in a
“I am honoured and positive, non-competitive
humbled to be chosen, exchange to improve their
alongside one of my great- Filipino language vocabu-
est mentors, 21-year fitness lary, spelling capabilities,
veteran and 2006 Fitness comprehension, public
Instructor of the Year recip- speaking, communication
ient Nathalie Plamondon- skills, self-esteem and self-
Thomas,” says Melanya. confidence.
Filipinos are the fourth The group winners of
largest visibly-diverse de- the divisional spelling com-
mographic group in Toron- petition were: St. Barnabas
to and are concerned about (Primary), St. Ignatius of
their health and well being. Loyola (Junior), and Cana-
The number of Filipino fit- dian Martyr (Intermediate).
ness instructors and gym The group champions
members are increasing. in the divisional quiz bee
“At GoodLife, one competitions were: St. Bar- School group Filipino Spelling and Quiz Bee win-
third of the Bodycombat bara (Primary), St. Igna- ners and their coaches (photos above and below)
(energetic cardio program tius of Loyola (Junior) and show off their prized trophies, after they were
inspired by a wide variety AGUILA (Photo: ALEX FELIPE) Blessed John XXIII (Inter- proclaimed champions during the recent Toronto
of martial arts) Toronto in- mediate). JODY HUANG Catholic District School Board event at the St. Ma.
structor team are Filipino,” running,” she explains. In 2006, Melanya got Goretti Catholic School in Scarborough .
Melanya ventured into her Bodycombat certifica-
she notes. Melanya became
a member of GoodLife Fit- group exercise classes and tion. In the past year she MANILA MEDIA
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Arianna Victoria Turla’s baptism Linda Lejarde’s birth anniversary
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Alyssa Tugadi Saulo tops the class
AN INSPIRATION TO THE YOUTH TO
AIM FOR EXCELLENCE: Alyssa Tug-
adi Saulo graduated valedictorian
from Grade 6 French Immersion at
Brimwood Boulevard Junior School
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for Membership Oswald Tugadi and
wife Isa.
Natasha Magdalena
Palacio, daughter of Atty.
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W. Palacio of Toronto and
Manila, Philippines, was
among those called to the
Ontario Bar as Barrister-at-
Law and admitted as solicit-
tors in a convocation at the
Thompson Hall on June 19.
Philippine Consul in Toronto Imelda Panolong In a Special Session of
(right) adminsiters the oath of Philippine citi- the Court of Appeal of On-
zenship to dual citizens (from left) Edgardo So- tario and the Superior Court
riano, Thelma Soriano and Precy Addeb. ROMY of Justice, Justice Susan
ZETAZATE Himel administered the oath
Elsa Angeles and children Arnold, Angelo and Esperanza mark the first
Husband and wife (in sashes) Jun Lopez, Knights of Columbus Grand death anniversary of the late Severo Angeles. With close friends, they re-
Knight-San Lorenzo Ruiz Council, and Dora Lopez, past Daughters of Isa- membered the memory of Severo in a gathering the Angeles family hosted
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Fast-rising singer Cassandra Malabanan (left) belts a song before has been
busy performing before an awed audience during the celebration of Philip-
pine Independence Day on June 12 at the Consulate General’s Office in to-
ronto. Ramon Torralba, of Hotdog fame, accompanies her. JOJO TADURAN
TH improves services
Tahanan Homes is well and Gabby Galuego as
on its way to self-manage- property manager and
ment and to better serve its building superintendent, re-
43 low income, senior, im- spectively.
migrant and other tenants. Deo Moreno and Frank
Tahanan chairman Dr. Aquino have provided busi-
Francisco Portugal said the ness advice, as part of the
board has taken over build- building management tran-
ing management from DMS sition team.
Property Management. Initial Tahanan board
Portugal vowed admin- members included Portugal,
istrative and fiscal transpar- president; Delfin Palileo,
ency in running the affairs past president; Willie Na- TAHANAN HOMES Board of Directors
of the property. bus, Adoracion Nabor, Cora
Management would be Primicias and Fr. Ariel Du- to attend the meeting.
in strict compliance with maran. Others would soon Tahanan Homes is a Leia Dimain Buan baptized
guidelines provided by the be appointed. not-for-profit community LEIA DIMAIN BUAN, granddaughter of
Toronto Housing Corp. Silayan Community housing program the THC Manila Media Monitor columnist Mario
(THC), he said. Centre president Willie Na- is subsidizing. Dimain, received the Holy Sacrament
Tahanan, Portugal add- bus said building manage- Tahanan was built 12 of Baptism at the St. Martin de Porres
ed, has been incurring a sur- ment plans and programs years ago, through efforts Church on June 21. Her parents and her
plus of some $50,000 year- have been laid-out. of Tessie Jew, then presi- family later celebrated her baptismal day
ly that could be better spent Nabus announced that dent of the Ontario Council with a reception at the Genesis Buffet
to improve tenant services, a city-funded Housing Op- of Filipino-Canadians. Restaurant.
instead of being returned to portunity Toronto consul- The construction of the
city coffers as was done in tation meeting would be building and management
the past. conducted at the Wellesley was later transferred to the AD INQUIRIES?
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T’nalak Festival
The Tinalak Festival, named eastern paradise of Philippines. Travel time from the other two
after a woven cloth popularized It takes about an hour to reach entry points, Kidapawan and Co-
by South Cotabato’s T’boli tribe, General Santos City, which boasts tabato City, varies from 1.5 to 2.5
is slated on July 10 to 18. of seaports and an airport having hours.
The festival is celebrated dur- international capabilities. Some of Koronadal’s tour-
ing the foundation anniversary of Koronadal is some 59 kilome- ist sites are the Mambukal Hot
South Cotabato. ters from Gen. Santos City, and Springs, Sarabia Falls and El
This year, the festival is high- travel time is about one hour by Gawel Resort & Wildlife Sanctu-
lighted by an agri-trade and fruit bus or public utility vehicle. ary.
show, agri-industrial, technology
and trade expo, the usual Dayana,
The Girl Power T’nalak Show-
down featuring the Kitty Girls and
Mocha, Pista sang mga Kabata-
aan, Big Stars basketball exhibi-
tion game, a torch parade, Grand
Farmers’ field day, and Disco sa
Kalye.
The government has also set
competitions for costume in a
thematic parade, drum and lyre,
cheer-dance, the Fiesta sa Bay-
an (Adusay), plants, Mindanao
choirs, street dancing, and fire-
Lola Mundi weaves her t’nalak, a cloth that has become one works display.
of the T’boli tribe’s traditional properties usually exchanged Most of the activities are done
during marriages and used as coverings to a newly born. It in Koronadal City, the provincial
is made of fine abaca strands and usually takes weeks to center of administration.
months to weave a whole yard, after which the cloth would Koronadal is a city of warm
be dyed with designs. High grade t’nalak are usually sold people. It has a high literacy rate of T’nalak festival participants show off their native t’nalak
from P400 to P800 pesos (Can$10 to $20). Photo and edited 96% making the city an awardee wear and adornments. Photo: League of Provinces of the
text from www.ironwolf.net of academic excellence in South- Philippines website
Cebu groomed as
T’nalak: Fabric of bravery, love Asia’s top medical
By ROMMEL G. REBOLLIDO tourism destination
KORONADAL CITY, South gone to far Mindanao. Nimfa Estabillo, South Cota- may represent the people’s honest CEBU CITY - The Cebu
Cotabato - As most artists be- T’boli and t’nalak bato information chief, said it is intentions. Health and Wellness Council
lieve, people usually find identity But, where in Mindanao? with such appreciation that resi- Fuentes notes that the t’nalak’s (CHWC), buoyed by a “steady
in the clothes they wear. Would they know the fabric is dents of the province go out of rich black and deep reddish-brown flow” of inquiries and walk-in pa-
Amusingly, many people wear called T’nalak and that it was wo- their way each year to celebrate a strands are dyed with herb extracts tients, has come out with big plans
designer clothes and accessories ven from abaca fibers? weeklong T’nalak Festival in ob- of permanent colors -- red for to position Cebu Province as a
as a fashion statement. T’nalak, a unique yet colorful servance of the founding anniver- bravery, commitment and love. “world-class destination for medi-
They will not even care to way of weaving the abaca cloth by sary of South Cotabato. The black strands represent cal destination for medical and
know where it came from or how the T’boli tribal communities in South Cotabato turns 43 on the struggles and hard beaten-era wellness tourism in Asia 2010.”
it came into being. South Cotabato, has gone beyond July 18. of pioneers who developed among But Cebu would have to com-
Ukay-ukay may ring a bell, mere cloth weaving or art itself. The T’nalak Festival, on its them a strong character and perse- pete with long-established medi-
but, that would be another story. Hand-made, a t’nalak cloth 10th year, started in 1998 when verance, she points out. cal tourism areas in Asia, such as
Take the case of that fabric takes months to accomplish. then President Ramos declared Like the people of South Co- India, Thailand, Malaysia, Singa-
distinct with ethnic patterns that Colorful geometric patterns abaca weaver Bey Lang Dulay, tabato, the t’nalak has been sub- pore and Hong Kong.
has reached even the international are typical in T’nalak designs. a T’boli native from Lake Sebu, jected to heat and beating process Medical tourism involve peo-
fashion landscape, but only a few Residents of this resource- as a “Living Treasure on T’nalak to achieve flexibility and better ple traveling to other places to
would know its name and how it rich province have taken pride of Weaving.” quality cloth, Fuentes says. obtain medical, dental and surgi-
was woven from abaca fibers to the t’nalak as being reflective of People’s cloth “Next time you wear the cal care while enjoying the areas’
produce a cloth fit for a royalty. South Cotabato’s varying regional South Cotabato governor Dai- t’nalak, don it with pride. With other attractions.
Many celebrities are seen don- and ethnic cultures, belief, dialects sy Avance Fuentes explains how t’nalak, it is not only clothes you CHWC chairman Oscar Tua-
ning it either as a vest or just an and art woven together to form a the t’nalak cloth best typifies the are wearing. You are imbibing the son said Asian medical tourism
accent in clothing or bag, imply- wonderful tapestry. people of South Cotabato, adding spirit of a people,” Fuentes con- netted some $120 billion in 2006.
ing that the one wearing it has T’nalak celebration that the strong white abaca fibers cludes. PNA (To page 27)
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34 Manila Media Monitor JULY 2008
pino congressmen and provincial
the most-dignified and intelligent governors spend short but quality merely helping pave the way for
trainers in the history of Ameri- time in meeting many constituents these budding Filipino entertain-
can boxing and his family name who are former residents of their ers to make a name in the world’s
should not be taken in jest – even districts or province? entertainment capital in the likes
if detractors assume unfairly and And what about the jokes of the Society of Seven and other
unkindly for the sake of argument about Mr. Pacquiao’s boxing pro- Filipinos who made their name in
that some Filipino congressmen moter, Bob Arum? Mr. Bob’s fam- the Strip.
have the brains of a roach. ily name does not rhyme with Tan- There is also the fact that Las
There are many Filipino con- duay Rhum, which is one of the Vegas attracts more-than one-mil-
gressmen who have brilliant Filipino congressmen’s favorite lion Filipino-American tourists
minds. I can attest to the fact that hard drinks. His surname rhymes every year. Where in the United
the Honorable Prospero Nograles, more with rumba, which many of States can Filipino congressmen
the speaker of the House of Repre- the Filipino congressmen and pub- and provincial governors spend
sentatives, is brilliant, he being this lic officials dance with ease at the short but quality time in meeting
writer’s classmate at the Ateneo de ballroom – as one of their exercise the constituents who are former
Manila College of Law. Although routines. Legislators and even pro- residents of their districts or prov-
this author and Mr. Nograles be- vincial governors need to exercise, ince? Even if they meet their prov-
longed then to separate fraterni- too. (Of course the First Couple’s incemates at the Blackjack table,
ties, it is a fact that the Ateneo favorite dance is the Lambada, they can still do the job. Many Fil-
admits (ahem) only above-average which Her Excellency demonstrat- ipino congressmen and governors
and nationalistic students. ed ably at the presidential palace are experts also in multi-tasking.
Even another acquaintance of during a visit by publicity-seeking They can place bets on the table
mine at the Ateneo law school, Hollywood actors.) while they explain to their long-
now First Gentleman Mike Ar- It is also a fact that many Fili- lost constituents the peace-and-
royo, makes the supreme sacrifice pino government officials actually order situation at their common
of going to Las Vegas to support promote not only Philippine-made hometowns. They can operate a
these Filipino legislators and pro- rum during their trips to Las Vegas slot machine while discussing the
vincial officials in cheering for and other American cities but also investment opportunities in the old
Mr. Pacquiao. It is quite a bother other Filipino products. They wear hometown. And their detractors
to bear the heat in the sands of Ne- the Barong Filipino and bring ab- see only Las Vegas as a “Sin City”
vada and be away from the com- aca slippers with them so that they and not the reality that it is actu-
forts of the presidential palace could show to the hotel buyers the ally the “Scene City” – the scenic
and his loving First Family. And good quality of the said Filipino venue of reunions, business con- Manny Pacquiao embraces his new WBC lightweight title
the political opposition castigates cottage-industry products. So, in ferences, trade promotions, etcet- belt after knocking out David Diaz in the 9th round of their
him and his friends unfairly in the short, these Filipino legislators, lo- eras, etc., ad infinitum. title bout in Las Vegas on June 28. Pacquiao has become
Filipino press for going to Las Ve- cal-government officials and other And finally it makes sense to the first Asian boxer to win titles in four weight classes.
gas to promote patriotism and the public servants go to Las Vegas tell the Filipino world that even Mr.
patrimony of the people? Oh, the not only to serve as ambassadors Pacquiao has been conditioned by dure, the intricacies of a privilege use an oft-quoted cliché. Yes, Sir,
hazards of being the First Gentle- of goodwill but also as trade rep- the visiting Filipino legislators and speech and decorum at the august the detractors and critics of our
man . . . there being no fairness on resentatives. public servants to do multi-task- hall of Congress. Mr. Pacquiao Filipino congressmen and public
the part of critics whether he is in Even the rumors that some ing. Even when he makes the final ran for Congress the last election servants do not tell the truth to the
Vegas or in the homeland. Filipino dignitaries bring with sparring sessions, Mr. Pacquiao is but unfortunately he lost. He may public.
Las Vegas attracts more-than them starlets and aging stars to able to listen to the Filipino con- run again in May 2010 and by Maybe the reason after all, as
one-million Filipino tourists every Las Vegas are all the product of gressman and learn from them that time, he would be a seasoned they say, is “What happens in Las
year. Where in America can Fili- political intrigues. The truth is that the tenets of parliamentary proce- “parliamentarian of the streets” to Vegas, stays in Las Vegas.”
JULY 2008 Manila Media Monitor ENTERTAINMENT 35
Fil-Can artists at PIDC’s Mabuhay Festival, July 19
RP Bossa
other performers in Canada.
Ai-Ai delas Alas
Nova Queen
visits TO topbills Mabuhay
Festival artists
By CHITO SARABIA
Philippine Queen of
Bossa Nova SITTI NA-
VARRO visited family in
Toronto from June 22 to
July 5, a two-week vaca- AI-AI DELAS ALAS,
tion before she embarks on the Philippines’ undisputed
a string of concerts in the Queen of Comedy Concerts
Philippines, the Americas and the Box Office, will be
and Europe. flying direct from the Phil-
In an after-dinner im- ippines to grace and per-
promptu jam with family form at the Philippine In-
and a few guests who hat in- dependence Day Council’s
cluded writer Ricky Caluen (PIDC) Mabuhay Festival
and myself, Sitti sang and at the Metro Toronto Con-
performed for us. vention Centre, Hall D on
Sitti was surprised to July 19.
know that I could accom- SITTI NAVARRO (right), dubbed the Philippine Queen of Bossa Nova, enjoys PIDC president Tobias
pany her with my classical an impromptu gig with Manila Media Monitor entertainment columnist and Enverga, Jr. said Filipino
guitar, having studied Sitti’s folksinger Chito Sarabia. Navarro was in Toronto with her mom for a vaca- actress Delas Alas would AI-AI DELAS ALAS
songs from her CD album tion with kin, a respite from her string of international concerts. topbill a host of Filipino-
Cafe Bossa her aunt Maris- Canadian talents invited to
sa lent me two weeks before honing her vocals since she Besides her talent, Sitti Philippine entertainment, entertain an expected big
Sitti came. was six years old. is brains, having topped her passionately expressing audience during the festi-
Café’ Bossa is Sitti’s At 16, Sitti made her high school class as vale- herself within the bossa val, which would conclude
Gold Award album that in- way to bar gigs around dictorian. nova genre. the PIDC’s celebration of
cluded her super hits Para Metro Manila, wowing au- She graduated from the Sitti’s upcoming tour the 110th anniversary of
Sa Akin, Samba Song, Kung diences with her smooth University of the Philip- concerts are in Las Vegas, Philippine Independence.
Di’ Rin Lang Ikaw and One style and soothing voice. pines with a Bachelor of Los Angeles and New York. Enverga said sultry
Note Samba. A rising star, she started Economics degree. She has had tours in Malay- singer Zsa Zsa Padilla has
According to her Mom, tour concerts, and the rest is Today, Sitti has estab- sia, Thailand and Australia, confirmed festival atten-
Sitti started nurturing and history. lished herself as an icon in to name a few. dance and would show up
at about 4 p.m.
Earlier, world-famous JUN ENVERGA
BATID
10 11
12 13
WIKA
14 15
16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24
PAHALANG
25 26 27 28
1. Katangan ng palayok
5. Parte ng baboy 29 30 31 32
10. Balat ng ulo
11. Tulisang dagat 33 34 35
12. Tawag sa dalaga
36 37
13. ____g, asawa ng anak
14. Hilamusan 38 39
17. Sisidlan ng sorbetes
18. Pinong kikil PABABA 15. Nota ng musika
19. Kumpiska, pag inulit 1. Imbakan ng tubig 16. Ikakandado
22. ____a, ati 2. Bagot 20. Jimmy ng PBA
24. Gapas 3. Halo sa kanin 21. Mabulto
25. Alapaap 4. Sigaw sa taguan 23. Sisi
27. Sinok ng lasing 5. Puno ng palasyo, 26. Pinatuyong ubas
29. Kasabihan Ingles 28. Panghalip
33. Matinding pagmumura 6. Palaki 30. ‘Di dumating
34. Tunog ng orasan 7. Babae sa prusisyon 31. Gulok
36. Pakikipagsapalaran 8. Itakas 32. Sasa
37. Ilug-ilugan 9. Maniwala 35. Pera sa bulsa
38. Iluto sa mantika 11. Pagkainggit 37. Pang-ukol
39. Pagtalilis 13. Gamit ng minero (Sagot sa PAHINA 24)
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