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WATERWAYS INSPECTION
Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu (right) and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso inspect the different waterways in Barangay 718 Estero de San Antonio Abad in Malate, Manila that lead to the
sea on July 13, 2019. The families, whose houses were demolished because they covered the esteros (estuary), will be relocated as part of the rehabilitation of Manila Bay.
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highest approval, trust Carpio says no to ‘defeatist
attitude,’ gives Duterte non-
rating — Pulse Asia war points to win vs China

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DOH declares Manila mayor asks gov’t

national dengue alert doctors to care for indigents
BY MA. TERESA “Dengue cases have been BY MA. TERESA
MONTEMAYOR observed to peak every three MONTEMAYOR
Philippine News Agency to four years. The last peak Philippine News Agency
occurred in 2016, given this
pattern, the DOH expects an
MANILA — Health Secretary increase in cases this year,” MANILA — Manila Mayor Fran-
Francisco Duque III declared Duque said. cisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso
on Monday a national dengue Even though dengue is a viral on Tuesday appealed to public
alert due to the rapid increase disease which can’t be cured health service professionals to
of dengue cases in several re- through antibiotics and vac- be caring and understanding
gions of the country. cines, Duque stressed that early when dealing with sick patients
Duque reported that Region detection and proper case man- especially the poor.
4-B (Mimaropa), Western Vi- agement can prevent deaths In a press briefing after the
sayas, Central Visayas, and due to it. launch of school-based immu-
Northern Mindanao have ex- “Effective surveillance can nization program at the Ra-
ceeded the epidemic threshold also help in reducing cases and mon Magsaysay High School,
for dengue. deaths if areas with clustering of Domagoso said the improve-
“Clustering of cases must be cases are identified early. Signs ment in the city’s public health
identified by the Department of and symptoms of disease are se- service is not only about having
Health (DOH) regional office as vere headache, pain behind the better facilities but also having ISKO MORENO DOMAGOSO / FACEBOOK
a basis for declaring a localized eyes, severe joint and muscle health care providers with a
epidemic at the barangay level,” pain, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, good attitude. nient lives must be more pa- his governance.
Duque said in a press briefing. and skin rashes,” he said. “Totoo nakakapagod mag- tient),” he added. “I will discuss the law with
Meanwhile, Ilocos, Cagay- Duque reiterated that the 4S ing doktor, maging nars, pero Domagoso also called on the the Civil Service (Commission).
an Valley, Calabarzon, Bicol, strategy remains the most ef- (It’s true that it’s tiring to be a attention of the administrators I won’t allow it. I will really fire
Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga fective way to prevent dengue doctor, to be a nurse, but) if a of major public hospitals in the them if it happens,” he said.
Peninsula, Davao, Bangsamoro cases and deaths. This includes: person is in pain, he will not un- city to be available to serve the Domagoso also disclosed
Autonomous Region in Muslim Search and destroy mosquito derstand that you’re tired and public. that he goes around the pub-
Mindanao, and Cordillera Ad- breeding places; Self-protec- you’re also human,” he said. “I won’t allow that the di- lic hospitals in Manila at dusk
ministrative Region, are being tive measures like wearing long “This is public service, kaya rector, the assistant director, to check on the delivery of the
monitored after exceeding the sleeves and use of insect repel- tayo nandito dahil mas mala- chief of clinic, in a major public public health services to the
alert threshold. lent; Seek early consultation on wak ang pang-unawa natin sa hospital to take leave all at the residents needing them.
According to the DOH Epi- the first signs and symptoms of nangagailangan ng serbsyo na- same time. Hindi ko ipinagda- “Why? To see how you do it
demiology Bureau, the dengue the disease; and Say yes to fog- tin. Pakisuyo naman, tayong damot ang karapatan ng emp- in the wee hours, so I will learn
cases nationwide has reached ging if there is an impending malusog, panatag ang buhay at leyado (I’m not saying employ- and ask health care profession-
a cumulative figure of 106,630, outbreak. medyo nakakaluwag tayo siguro ees are not) to take a leave but als for the right thing to do, to
which is 85 percent higher In coordination with the dapat ang may pasensiya (we’re please discuss it first among address health system prob-
compared to the same period National Disaster Risk Reduc- here because we are more un- yourselves,” he said. lems. Patuloy yang mangyayari
last year at 57,564 cases. tion Management Council derstanding of those who need Citing that the scenario has at hindi ningas kugon lang (This
Most cases are from West- (NDRRMC), through Under- our service. Please, we who are happened before, Domagoso [monitoring] will be done regu-
ern Visayas — 13,164; Calabar- secretary Ricardo Jalad of the healthy and who have conve- said it will never happen under larly),” he said. ■
zon – 11,474; Central Visayas – Office of Civil Defense, code
9,199; Soccsksargen – 9,107; and blue alert is activated.
Northern Mindanao – 8,739 for
the period of January to June
29 this year.
The DOH as lead agency, will
be convening the NDRRMC
Health Cluster. ■
Law creating Office for Social
Welfare Attaché for OFWs signed
BY AZER PARROCHA tration of OFWs as determined psychosocial services.
Philippine News Agency in coordination with the De- It will also undertake sur-
partment of Foreign Affairs veys and prepare official social
(DFA) and the Department welfare situationers on OFWs
MANILA — President Rodrigo of Labor and Employment in the area of assignment, and
Duterte has signed a law creat- (DOLE).” establish a network with over-
ing the Office for Social Welfare “The Social Welfare Attache seas-based social welfare agen-
Attache for overseas Filipino shall possess the minimum cies.
workers (OFWs). qualifications set by the Civil Moreover, the official should
Duterte signed the law on Service Commission and the also respond to and monitor
April 17, 2019 but a copy of preferred qualifications pre- the resolution of problems and
which was given to media on scribed by the DSWD,” it add- complaints or queries of OFWs
Monday (July 15). ed. and their families; establish
Under the law, “the Depart- The Social Welfare Attache and maintain a data bank and
ment of Social Welfare Devel- should also have functions and documentation of OFWs and
opment (DSWD) shall deploy duties such as managing cases their families; submit regular
Social Welfare Attaches in of OFWs and other overseas reports to the DSWD and DFA
countries with large concen- Filipinos in distress needing home office among others. ■
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It won’t be a ‘surprise’ if PH withdraws from

UNHRC, Sotto says
BY JOANNA BELLE DEALA tion from Iceland,” he added.
Philippine Canadian Inquirer Sotto slammed the UNHRC
for adopting the resolution al-
though it ‘did not get’ the ma-
IF THE Philippines withdraws jority of the members present
from the United Nations Hu- in the quorum and that they
man Rights Council (UNHRC) should “review their rules be-
after it adopted a resolution cause the rules that they are
seeking an investigation into following is illogical.”
the human rights situation into “Eighteen lang ‘yung nag-ap-
the country, Senate President prove (Only 18 had approved).
Vicente Sotto III said it won’t Thirty (sic) disapproved. Why?
be a surprise for him. An abstention is a no. Every-
In an interview with report- body in the parliament knows
ers on Monday, July 15, Sotto that – you did not agree,” the
said the country might also do Senate leader said.
what the United States (US) did Last week, 18 of the 47 coun-
in 2018. cil members favored the reso-
“They have dismembered lution that Iceland proposed, Senate Pres. Vicente Sotto III. AVITO C. DALAN / PNA
themselves from the UNHRC while 14 were against it and 15

and the reason they gave is abstained from voting. cause last year we paid the UN embassy in Iceland. Nor does and harmless matter; we’re
that it is hypocritical and self- “It’s illogical. I will not be sur- $8.2 million mandatory contri- Iceland have an embassy here. staying in UNHRC as a peda-
serving group and it’s making prised and I will be supportive bution. We will be saving the Iceland took the place of the US gogical duty to teach Europe-
a mockery of human rights. of any decision that Sec. Locsin country P445 million a year if after it withdrew from the Hu- ans moral manners,” Locsin
That’s the exact wordings of the will arrive at,” he added. we detached ourselves from the man Rights Council. I think we said in a tweet.
United States,” the senator said. The senator also said should UN,” Sotto noted. need to follow America more.” “We’re NOT severing diplo-
“So I will not be surprised if the Philippines decide to with- Several media reports said The country’s top diplomat, matic relations with any coun-
[Foreign Affairs] Sec. [Teodoro] draw, then the government Locsin hinted at the Philip- however, clarified on Monday try. If we did, where’s the con-
Locsin, [Jr.] will follow suit con- would be able to save money. pines’ possible withdrawal that Manila won’t cut ties with versation? How do you insult
sidering the way they were, all of “It’s up to the DFA (Depart- from the UNHRC after he the international body. those who insulted us if you cut
a sudden, handling the resolu- ment of Foreign Affairs) be- tweeted over the weekend, “No “[The] UNHRC vote is a small them off?” he continued. ■
FRIDAY JULY 19, 2019 5
Palace on Leni’s impeachment:

‘We have better things to do’
BY AZER PARROCHA trust? That is my response. If gross igno-
Philippine News Agency rance is the ground for impeachment; is
that a ground under the Constitution?”
Panelo said in a Palace briefing.
MANILA — Malacañang on Monday Panelo also noted that Palace will al-
said it had better things to do than pur- low the advocates of Robredo’s impeach-
sue an impeachment complaint against ment to do what they wanted.
Vice President Leni Robredo for sup- “Draw your conclusion. That is my
porting the United Nations (UN) reso- response. But I will let the advocate pur-
lution seeking to look into the country’s sue that line,” Panelo said.
human rights violations. “There are as many opinions as there
“But you know, we have better things are lawyers. The impeachment court
to do. There are so many problems in will be the ultimate decider of that legal
this country. I will leave it to those who issue,” he added.
would want to initiate whatever they Luna said although he has no inten-
want to initiate against whomsoever,” tion of filing an impeachment complaint
Presidential Spokesman and Chief Pres- against Robredo, it should serve as a warn-
idential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo ing for her to “temper” her statements. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES / FACEBOOK
said in a Palace briefing. Robredo reportedly said the govern-

Earlier, Presidential Anti-Corruption ment should welcome the resolution ad-
Commission (PACC) Commissioner law- opted by the UN Human Rights Council Duterte signs law strengthening
yer Manuelito Luna said Robredo could be (UNHRC) seeking to investigate human
impeached for endorsing the UN resolution rights violations in the Philippines in re-
describing it as a betrayal of public trust. lation to the administration’s drug war. PH National Museum
Instead of directly answering whether the Out of the UN body’s 47 members, 18
Palace supported Luna’s statement, Pan- countries supported Iceland’s proposal,
elo raised the question of whether Robredo’s 14 countries including the Philippines BY AZER PARROCHA ment of Tourism, originally Agriculture
“ignorance” is a betrayal of public trust. voted against it, while the remaining 15 Philippine News Agency and Commerce Building on the present
“Is ignorance a betrayal of the public abstained. ■ Agrifina Circle in Rizal Park in the City
of Manila will be the permanent and ex-
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte clusive site of the National Museum and
has signed into law a bill renaming the will form the core of the National Mu-
“National Museum” to “National Muse- seum Complex.
um of the Philippines” and strengthen- Central museums of the National
ing its duties and functions. Museum include the existing National
Duterte signed Republic Act 11333 or Museum of Fine Arts, National Museum
National Museum of the Philippines Act of Anthropology, National Museum of
on April 26, 2019 but a copy of the docu- Natural History, and the National Plan-
ment was given to reporters on Tuesday etarium.
(July 16). Meanwhile, the National Museum
In Filipino, it will now be known as shall maintain its existing regional, area,
the “Pambansang Museum ng Pilipinas” and site museums and satellite offices.
which shall serve as the primary insti- The National Museum will also be
tution of the government “for manage- tasked to preserve the former Session
ment and development of museums and Halls of the House of Representatives
collections of national scope or signifi- and the Senate in the former Legislative
cance in the areas of arts, cultural, heri- building as a tribute to the legacy of the
tage, and natural history.” great men and women of the Philippine
According to the new law, the Nation- legislature.
al Museum will be a permanent institu- As part of Rizal Park in Manila, the
tion in the service of the entire national National Museum Complex will also be
community and not intended for profit. dedicated to the life, work, martyrdom,
As a trust of the government, the Na- and memory of Dr. Jose Rizal.
tional Museum will continue to be clas- The law also stated that the National
sified as a national government agency Museum must formulate a Master Plan
but considered as higher in level than a and enter into appropriate public-private
bureau of bureau-level agency but be- partnerships concerning property devel-
neath that of a department or depart- opment and management to further the
ment-level agency. implementation of its Master Plan.
It should also enjoy such privileges Free admission will also be granted to
and special rules characteristic of both the public in all public museums and na-
a government-owned or controlled cor- tional shrines and landmarks.
poration and a state university or col- In signing the law, Duterte recognizes
lege whenever possible. the policy of the state “to pursue and
The law also provides that the former support the cultural development of the
Congress or Legislative Building, to- Filipino people through the preserva-
gether with the former Department of tion, enrichment, and dynamic evolu-
Finance Building, and former Depart- tion of Filipino national culture.” ■
Carpio says no to ‘defeatist attitude,’ gives

Duterte non-war points to win vs China in WPS
BY BEA KIRSTEIN T. iterated by the present admin- ter multi-role response vessels
MANALAYSAY istration makes the Filipino donated by Japan for the use of
Philippine Canadian Inquirer people feel helpless and hope- the Philippine Coast Guard.
less, makes our armed forces He elaborated that these 10
appear timid and useless, and vessels can help in asserting
SUPREME COURT (SC) Senior denigrates the rule of law,” he “our sovereign rights over this
Associate Justice Antonio Car- said. resource-rich maritime area in
pio said that the country should After many critics lambasted accordance with UNCLOS.”
not “adopt a defeatist attitude” President Rodrigo Roa Duterte The Philippines can tap Viet-
as he accepted the challenge over several issues surrounding nam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and
of the President to come up the disputed waters, the Presi- Brunei to conduct joint free-
with a “formula” to underscore dent had dared Carpio in late dom of navigation operations
the Philippines’ rights against June to ‘give him the formula.’ in their respective EEZs.
China with regards to the dis- “What do you think if we The Philippines can encour-
pute in the West Philippine Sea exchange blows there? Look age the Freedom of Navigation
(WPS). at Vietnam, they attack the and Overflight of naval powers
In a speech before the gradu- coast guard of China. They got like the United States, United
ates of Ateneo Law School, Car- a bloody nose. ’Yan ang gawin Kingdom, France, Australia, Ja-
pio emphasized that “We can- ko (Should I do that?),” Duterte pan, India, and Canada in Phil-
not just decry the absence of an said. ippine waters.
enforcement mechanism under He added that he is only pro- Carpio said that these men-
UNCLOS (United Nations Con- tecting the “interest” of the tioned powers are inclined to
vention for the Law of the Sea).” country which is the lives of the customary international rules
“We cannot adopt a defeat- Filipinos. He also said that he as well as UNCLOS rules that
ist attitude and just sit idly by does not want Filipino soldiers makes them great enforcers of
and let China seize what inter- to fight a losing battle. the arbitral Award.
national law has declared to be Duterte then directed his The Philippines can support
our own exclusive economic statement to Carpio, saying, SC Senior Associated Justice Antonio Carpio. the private sector’s efforts in
zone (EEZ),” he continued. “Ngayon sabi ko, turuan ninyo CSIS _ CENTER FOR STRATEGIC / INTERNATIONAL STUDIES _FLICKR ,CC BY-NC-SA enforcing the arbitral Award.
The Philippines contended ako paano na. Sinagot na ako He referred to the case filed
China before the UNCLOS ni Xi Jinping noon, there will be promise to implement the ones geologic feature in the Spratlys by former Foreign Secretary
for its sovereign rights to its trouble. Kaya sagutin mo muna that he mentioned. generates an Exclusive Eco- Albert del Rosario and former
200-nautical-mile EEZ and ako Justice, give me the formula The following are the SC’s nomic Zone and there are only Ombudsman Conchita Carpio
won the case on July 12, 2016, at gagawin ko (Now, I say, teach magistrate’s options: territorial seas from the geolog- Morales and their counsel Atty.
which celebrated its third year me how. Xi Jinping already told The Philippines together ic features that are above water Anne Marie Corominas as the
on Friday. While the tribunal me that there will be trouble. with other claimants like Viet- at high-tide.” “most creative and dramatic” of
has sided in favor of the Philip- So answer me first, Justice, give nam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and The Philippines can file an these efforts. The said case was
pines and said that China has me the formula and I will do Brunei can enter into a Con- extended continental shelf filed before the International
no “historic claim” based on its it.)” vention. claim in the WPS beyond the Criminal Court (ICC) and it
nine-dash line doctrine, the lat- To this, Carpio responded, “This Convention will leave 200-nautical EEZ of the coast accused Chinese President Xi
ter still rejected the ruling. “Yes, Mr. President, there is a China isolated as the only dis- of Luzon. Jinping of crimes against hu-
Carpio emphasized in his formula – and not only one but putant state claiming Exclu- “China cannot invoke histor- manity over the environmental
speech that the war as the only many ways of enforcing the ar- sive Economic Zones from the ic rights under its nine-dashed damage in the WPS.
option in going against China bitral award without going to Spratly islands,” Carpio ex- line which has already been “These should be undertaken
is a “false option” and that the war with China using only the plained. ruled without legal effect by the together to fortify the Award
Filipinos should reject this rule of law.” He added that this Conven- arbitral tribunal,” Carpio said. part by part, brick by brick, un-
idea. Carpio said that he hopes tion can declare that “as ruled The Philippines can patrol til the Award is fully enforced,”
“This position repeatedly re- the Chief Executive keeps his by the arbitral tribunal, no the WPS with the new 44-me- Carpio said. ■
Law establishing community-based monitoring system inked

BY AZER PARROCHA to reporters only on Tuesday CBMS implemented by local every three years. Technology is tasked to develop
Philippine News Agency (July 16). government units (LGUs),” the The lead agency in the imple- institutional arrangements on
Under the law, a CBMS refers law read. mentation of the CBMS will be data-sharing and the Depart-
to “an organized technology- “It entails a census of house- the Philippine Statistics Au- ment of the Interior and Lo-
MANILA — President Rodrigo based system of collecting, pro- holds undertaken by the LGUs thority (PSA), the law stated. cal Government is assigned to
R. Duterte has signed into law cessing, and validating neces- with the participation of the The PSA will be asked to sub- regularly disseminate informa-
an act establishing a commu- sary disaggregated data that community using accelerated mit an annual accomplishment tion relating to activities to the
nity-based monitoring system monitoring at the local level poverty profiling system in the report to the President of the CBMS.
(CBMS) as part of the govern- while empowering communities data collection, processing, Senate and the Speaker of the Meanwhile, citizens partici-
ment’s effort to lift Filipinos to participate in the process.” mapping and analysis data,” it House of Representatives con- pating in the data collection
out of poverty. “This system merges the added. taining collective poverty sta- must be fully informed of the
Duterte signed Republic Act methodologies used in data col- Every city and municipal- tistics generated by the CBMS. nature and extent of processing
No. 11315 on April 17, 2019 but a lection activities of all national ity should conduct regular and The Department of Infor- intended for his or her personal
copy of the document was given agencies, geo-tagging, and the synchronized data collection mation and Communications data. ■
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo.

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with Iceland: Panelo
Operations and Admin
Victoria Yong BY AZER PARROCHA workers there, the government will con- “Ibig sabihin (It means), it’s not a UN
Amelia Insigne
Philippine News Agency sider all factors in deciding whether or vote,” he added.
Management not to proceed with the proposal.
Alan Yong “How will it affect us? Ano bang rela- Ask, don’t prejudge
Victoria Yong
MANILA — The government is open syon natin sa (What relation do we have Panelo said if the UN body is really se-
to cutting ties with Iceland, a Palace with) Iceland in the first place? Ni wala rious in looking into the country’s cam-
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Panelo made this remark after Senator is the best interest of the country, we walang batayang pahayag ng mga ka-
#1820-666 Burrard Street Imee Marcos urged the government to will pursue,” he added. laban ng administration (But they didn’t
Vancouver BC V6C 2X8 Canada cut ties with Iceland, stressing that oth- do that. They allowed themselves to lis-
er countries cannot presume to know Not a UN vote ten to the baseless lies made by enemies
better on how to enforce the Philip- Asked if government should also con- of this administration),” he added.
Email: info@canadianinquirer.net, pines’ own laws. sider cutting ties with the 18 UN-mem- He emphasized that the Duterte ad-
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“Pag ang isang bansa ay nagpapa- ber countries who supported Iceland’s ministration is the only administration
Instagram: @pcinewsofficial hayag ng mga posisyon na makakasira proposal, Panelo said it is worth taking that has always responded to formal
sa ating kasarinlan o sovereignty, kailan- a “serious look” in the Philippines’ rela- communications sent to their offices.
Twitter:@pcinewsofficial
gan talagang putulin natin ang relasyon tionship with them. “Lahat ng nangyayari diyan sa dig-
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ natin sa kanila (If a country is making “Maybe we should take a serious look maan laban sa droga ay nakatala, record-
channel/UCGvCxcZGXZVbAWhNLRJIfTw statements that may damage our sov- in our relationship with them. For all ed lahat yan e (Everything happening in
Philippine Canadian Inquirer is published weekly ereignty, there is a need to cut ties with we know, they may be the ones taking the war on drugs is recorded). All they
every Friday. them),” Panelo said in a Palace briefing. a second look given the brouhaha that have to do is to ask us, not to prejudge
Copies are distributed free throughout Metro Panelo, however, clarified that this brought about this vote,” Panelo said. us,” Panelo said.
Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, and Greater Toronto.
was only his own opinion on the matter Panelo said he does not consider the “They have to believe what this gov-
The views and opinions expressed in the articles
(including opinions expressed in ads herein) are those
and he would leave the final decision to resolution a UN resolution since there ernment tells them because this govern-
of the authors named, and are not necessarily those of President Rodrigo Duterte and Foreign was no “simple majority” in the voting ment doesn’t lie. It behooves them to
Philippine Canadian Inquirer Editorial Team.
Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. results. render respect to a sovereign state,” he
PCI reserves the right to reject any advertising which
it considers to contain false or misleading information
“Hayaan natin ang Pangulo ng bansa Out of the UN body’s 47 members, 18 added.
or involves unfair or unethical practices. The advertiser na magbigay ng pang-tapos na posisyon countries supported Iceland’s proposal, Despite willingness to provide the UN
agrees the publisher shall not be liable for damages
arising out of error in any advertisement. dito sapagkat (Let us leave it to the Pres- 14 countries including the Philippines body with answers, Panelo said it is still
ident to make the final position on the voted against it, while the remaining 15 “discretionary” on the part of a sover-
matter because) he is the chief architect abstained. eign government to respond or not to
Member
of foreign policy in our country,” said “There was no simple majority here. any question relative to anything con-
Panelo who is also Chief Presidential It’s in fact an overwhelming rejection cerning state affairs.
Legal Counsel. because only 18 votes as against gets 14 “If we feel that the question is legiti-
“They (Locsin and Duterte) will have votes denying the resolution and 15 of mate, we will respond but if the question
to factor in every circumstance that could them did not register a yes vote which is only designed to fish information that
lead to the cutting of ties,” he added. means these 15 are not inclined to make it will use by the inquiring country to
Panelo said although cutting ties with a definite stand in relation to that reso- embarrass this government, certainly,
Iceland would barely affect Filipino lution,” Panelo said. we will not oblige,” Panelo said. ■
LA county Fil-Am PH Innovation Law to help

exec vows to share attain inclusive growth: solon
IP leaders’ stories BY FILANE MIKEE
CERVANTES
Philippine News Agency
BY GIGIE ARCILLA Data shows Filipinos make up
Philippine News Agency a large percentage of the city’s
majority Asian community, with MANILA — Senator Sherwin
a population of around 7,223. Gatchalian on Tuesday lauded
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Pulido vowed to share the IP President Rodrigo Duterte for
– A Filipino American (Fil-Am) leaders stories with the rest of signing a landmark law that
Cerritos City official admitted the Fil-Am community, which would put innovation at the
he was moved by the stories of he said is more than 50 years center of the country’s national
indigenous peoples’ (IPs) lead- old and have fully realized the development policies and mak-
ers and vowed to share them af- promise of political empowering innovation a major driver of
ter meeting with him at the City ment, and civic engagement. economic development.
Hall here on July 15. “I am aware of the CPP and President Rodrigo Duterte
“As a Filipino American who their efforts in the United States signed into law the Philippine
is very proud of my heritage, it hence, it is important to get Innovation Act (Republic Act SENATOR WIN GATCHALIAN / FACEBOOK
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met with him at the Cerritos The eight IP leaders from dif- small, and medium enterprises Innovation Act will develop a part of the domestic and global
City Hall to share the latter’s ferent tribes in Mindanao are on (MSMEs) on April 17. A copy of National Innovation Agenda supply chain,” he said.
narrative of struggle and de- a speaking tour across the US to the law was only released to the and Strategy Document that will “With the implementation
ception against the Communist stand up the abuses and atroci- media on Tuesday. deepen and accelerate inclusive of this law, I look forward to a
Party of the Philippines and its ties committed against their “The Philippine Innovation innovation programs that target thriving and growth-fueling
armed wing, New People’s Army communities by the CPP-NPA, Act was inspired by our vision the poorest of the poor. national innovation system,
(CPP-NPA) back in their tribal a terrorist-listed organization to put innovation at the center He added that a National In- which will cure our highly frag-
communities in the Philippines. by the United States, European of the country’s national devel- novation Fund would be cre- mented innovation governance
Pulido, who is former two- Union, the United Kingdom, opment policies and make in- ated to “support every Juan de system,” he added.
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urban city in Los Angeles Coun- and the Philippines. nomic development that will that will benefit the poorest of creation of a National Innova-
ty, California, United States in “It is illuminating to hear build the foundation of a more the poor.” tion Council (NIC), chaired by
2014 and 2018, said he always from the speakers of the del- inclusive future. We thank An amount of PHP1 billion the President, to develop the
had a natural interest and curi- egation and I encourage them President Rodrigo Duterte for was allocated for the first-year country’s innovation goals, pri-
osity about things happening in to reach out to US Congressio- finally turning this vision into implementation of the new law. orities, and long-term national
the Philippines. nal and Community leaders. I a reality after signing this land- “This law aims to harness strategy. ■
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Iceland may have PH only dangerous for

been fed with criminals, corrupt: Palace
wrong info: Palace BY AZER PARROCHA
BY AZER PARROCHA part of the CPP-NPA’s program

Philippine News Agency but noted that the government MANILA — The Philippines
will not bother investigating is only a dangerous place for
whether there is truth to the criminals and the corrupt,
MANILA — Iceland may have group’s involvement in the Malacañang said on Monday.
been fed with wrong infor- UNHRC resolution. Presidential Spokesperson
mation, which convinced its “Alam mo kone-konektado and Chief Presidential Legal
government to sponsor a reso- iyon. Alam mo ngayon ang mga Counsel Salvador Panelo made
lution before the United Na- organization, maraming links this comment after a US-based
tion Human Rights Council eh (You know, they’re all con- group ranked the Philippines
(UNHRC) and seek a probe into nected. You know, organiza- as the fourth most dangerous
the Philippines’ human rights tions now have many links). So, country for civilians due to the
situation, in relation to the gov- maybe that’s part of their pro- Duterte administration’s war
ernment’s campaign against il- gram,” Panelo said. on drugs.
legal drugs. “Pinapabayaan na nga namin, “I agree. Mapanganib ang Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo. YANCY LIM/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
Presidential Spokesperson ‘di ba? Hayaan mo na sila (We’re bansa sa mga kriminal, sa mga
Salvador Panelo said he and just letting them do what they korupt, sa mga kasama sa sin- drug war. is really involved in drugs, they
President Rodrigo Duterte are want, right. We will just ignore dikato ng droga. Talagang Data from the Philippine see people in a different way),”
both wondering why Iceland is them), we’ll just do our best,” he mapanganib (The country is National Police (PNP) showed Panelo said.
making that anti-drug war pos- added. dangerous for criminals, for that there are only over 5,375 Panelo, however, said it is
turing. corrupt, for drug syndicates. It’s drug personalities who died in still “discretionary” on the part
“He (Duterte) can’t even un- No impact on trade, really dangerous,” Panelo said anti-drug operations. of the government to respond
derstand why Iceland is making investments in a Palace briefing. “Ang sinasabi kasi nila, yung or not to formal inquiries con-
that posturing. He has been— Panelo downplayed the im- “Kasi hindi naman hihinto mga civilians. Ang nakakatawa, cerning state affairs.
that Iceland has been doing pact brought by Duterte’s con- ang ating mga law enforcement ang figure ng PNP 5,000 plus. “If we feel that the question is
that I think twice, last year,” sideration to cut diplomatic (because our law enforcement Official record ’yun e. Sabi nila legitimate, we will respond but
Panelo said in a Palace briefing ties with Iceland, noting that will not stop) against criminals 27,000, e sinabi nila lahat dun if the question is only designed
on Tuesday. it would not have an impact on and drug lords, pushers who are yung homicide cases e (They’re to fish information that it will
“Until now, he is in wonder- their trade relations. destroying the fabric of our so- saying, civilians. What’s funny use by the inquiring country
ment why Iceland is doing that. “We’ve been having trade re- ciety,” he added. is the figure of the PNP is 5,000 to embarrass this government,
He can only speculate… or the lations with other countries so In an analysis, dated July 3, plus. That’s the official record. certainly, we will not oblige,”
two of us can only speculate I don’t think cutting a relation- the Armed Conflict Location & But they’re mentioning the Panelo said.
that maybe some activists ei- ship with one country would af- Event Data Project (ACLED) 27,000 homicide cases),” Pan- He also maintained that data
ther from this country or else- fect us,” Panelo said. claimed that “President Ro- elo said. provided by the PNP, tagged as
where are feeding Iceland with He also does not see any ef- drigo Duterte’s war on drugs Panelo explained that homi- #RealNumbersPH should be
the wrong information,” he fect of the cutting of ties be- has driven this violence, with cide cases included deaths from believed and not exaggerated
added. tween two countries on the alleged drug suspects account- accidents, reckless imprudence international figures.
Panelo did not elaborate development of the geothermal ing for almost 75 percent of this resulting to homicide, business “When the PNP says that is
which activists he was referring power project in Biliran, Leyte, year’s civilian deaths.” rivalry, crimes of passion or the figure then that is the re-
to but criticized Iceland for be- where Iceland’s Orka Energy is On its website, ACLED, is politics among others. corded figure and everyone
ing “naive to accept everything a part of. known as the “highest qual- Moreover, he pointed out should believe that because
that it hears or receives.” “I don’t think even if you cut ity, most widely used, real time that these groups also failed to PNP is not in the business of
Earlier, Philippine National ties with a particular country, data and analysis source on po- see there are also thousands of lying. It is in the business of se-
Police (PNP) chief Gen. Oscar if it benefits that country to litical violence and protest in police personnel killed and in- curing peace and order in this
Albayalde raised the possibil- be entering into a commercial the developing world.” jured in the drug war. country,” Panelo said. ■
ity that the Communist Party agreement with one who cuts Panelo, meanwhile, criticized “The fact that there are ca-
of the Philippines (CPP) and its its ties, I don’t think they will how the United Nations Hu- sualities, ibig sabihin talagang
armed wing, the New People’s sever that relationship. It’s only man Rights Council (UNHRC) lumalaban (means they’re re-
Army (NPA), may have played the diplomatic relations,” Pan- would cite the 27,000 deaths ally fighting back). You should
a role in the UNHRC’s adoption elo said. filed by the police as “homicides consider na pag involved ka sa
of the Iceland-led resolution. under investigation” when re- drugs, talagang iba ang tingin
Panelo agreed that it may be ❱❱ PAGE 12 Iceland may porting on the administration’s mo sa tao (that when someone
Philippine leader signs law punishing sexual

harassment
BY JIM GOMEZ The law defines a range of of-
The Associated Press fensive acts, including catcall-
ing, wolf-whistling, intrusive
gazing, cursing, misogynistic
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — acts, sexist slurs and persistent
The Philippine president has telling of sexual jokes in pub-
signed a bill into law penaliz- lic, including in streets, work-
ing a range of acts of sexual ha- places, vehicles, schools, recre-
rassment including catcalling, ational areas, bars or online.
wolf-whistling and persistent Other offences include stalk-
telling of sexual jokes, which ing, exposing “private parts,
pro-women’s groups have ac- groping or any advances,
cused him of committing. whether verbal or physical, that
Philippine officials released is unwanted and has threatened
on Monday a copy of Republic one’s sense of personal space
Act 11313, known as the “Safe and physical safety.”
Spaces Act,” which Duterte Restaurants, bars, cinemas
signed in April. The reason for and other places of recreation
the delay in its public release are required to install clearly Pres. Rodrigo Duterte. ACE MORANDANTE / PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
was not immediately clear. visible warning signs against

The bill’s main author, oppo- would-be violators, including a Foreign violators would be de- Last year, Duterte came un- the lips in front of a large Filipi-
sition Sen. Risa Hontiveros, has hotline number to allow rapid ported after serving a jail term der fire for publicly ordering no audience in South Korea last
called the law a “massive vic- reporting of offences, and to and paying fines. troops to shoot female com- year. When Duterte asked if she
tory” against a growing culture designate an officer to receive Duterte, 74, a longtime may- munist guerrillas in the vagina could explain to her husband
of rude sexist actions. complaints or apprehend per- or before winning the presi- to render them “useless.” A that the action would be just a
“This is a big victory and a petrators. dency in 2016, has been known left-wing human rights group, joke, she said yes, and the presi-
major push back against the “It is the policy of the state to for speeches laden with exple- Karapatan, reacted by saying dent leaned in and kissed her as
growing ‘rude culture’ in our value the dignity of every hu- tives and sexual jokes. Activists that Duterte had distinguished the audience erupted in cheers.
streets and communities,” man person and guarantee full have repeatedly accused him of himself “as a frothing-in-the- “President Duterte acted
Hontiveros said. “With this law, respect for human rights,” the sexism and misogyny but sup- mouth fascist who incites the like a feudal king who thinks
we will reclaim our streets from law says. porters have defended him by worst violations of internation- that being the president is an
sexual harassers and gender Punishments include fines saying he has introduced regu- al humanitarian law.” entitlement to do anything
bigots and make public spaces and imprisonment depending lations to protect and uphold Duterte was also criticized that he pleases,” Hontiveros
safe for all.” on the gravity of the offence. women’s rights. for kissing a married woman on said then. ■
Diplomatic talks still ‘best’ option to resolve WPS dispute

BY AZER PARROCHA diplomatic negotiations,” Pan- “Wala nang ibang gaganda Pero still the best, iyong nego- Carpio’s other suggestions to
Philippine News Agency elo said in a Palace briefing. roon kasi ang kausap mo roon ay tiation pa rin, iyon pa rin ang enforce the Permanent Court
“Ang Presidente, pinag-ara- mismo iyong supposed to be na number one. Mag-uusap tayo of Arbitration’s verdict are:
lan na lahat iyan. At pinili niya kaaway mo (There’s no better (We have done that before, we • The Philippines may enter
MANILA – Malacañang on ang pinakamatalino, pinaka- option because this way you’re have always had patrols there, into a Convention with Viet-
Monday said President Rodrigo hindi mapanganib na solusyon already talking to your sup- we have a Coast Guard there. nam, Malaysia and Indonesia
Duterte has considered all non- (The President studied all posed enemy),” he said. But the best is through nego- declaring that no geologic fea-
war options to resolve the West the options. And he chose the Among Carpio’s suggestions tiations, it’s still number one),” ture in the Spratly’s generates
Philippine Sea (WPS) dispute smartest, least dangerous solu- to enforce the arbitral ruling is Panelo said. an Exclusive Economic Zone
and the “best” option is still tion),” he added. for the Philippines to encour- Meanwhile, he encouraged and there are only territorial
through diplomatic negotia- According to Panelo, Duterte, age the Freedom of Navigation critics who insisted on other seas from geologic features that
tions. a lawyer, has been studying and Overflight Operations of options to enforce the arbitral are above water at high-tide,
Presidential Spokesperson these options even before he the U.S., U.K., France, Austra- ruling to run during the next • The Philippines may file
Salvador Panelo made this re- was elected as President. lia, Japan, Indian, and Canada elections to be able to do what an extended continental shelf
action to several non-war op- “Hindi pa siya Presidente, in the South China Sea, includ- they want. claim in the West Philippine
tions proposed by Supreme napag-aralan niya na iyan. Da- ing the West Philippine Sea; “Kung ipagpipilitan ng mga Sea beyond the 200-nautical
Court (SC) Senior Associate hil alam mo, kapag tatakbo kang and send on patrol its 10 new kritiko iyong kanilang gusto, eh mile Exclusive Economic Zone
Justice Antonio Carpio to en- presidente, dapat alam mo na la- 44-meter multi-role response siguro sa susunod na halalan off the coast of Luzon, where
force the 2016 arbitral ruling hat ng gagawin mo (Even before vessels donated by Japan for tumakbo silang presidente para China is the only opposite
that nullified China’s nine- he was President, he already the use of the Philippine Coast kapag sila na ang naging presi- coastal state,
dash line map that nearly cov- studied all options. Because Guard. dente lahat ng gusto nila ay pu- • The Philippines may send
ers the entire WPS or South when you run as President, you Panelo, however, said the wede na nilang gawin (If critics its own Navy to join the Free-
China Sea. should already know every- government has and continues want to force us into doing what dom of Navigation and Over-
“Basta sa ngayon, ang Presi- thing you should do),” Panelo to consider these as options. they want, perhaps they should flight Operations to assert that
dente, ang option niya ay iyong said. “Eh dati naman nating gi- join the next elections and there is an EEZ in the WPS,
pinakamahusay (For now, the He maintained that bilateral nagawa iyon eh, dati nga tay- run for President so that they • The Philippines may sup-
President, his option is the best negotiations are meant to en- ong umiikot doon, di ba may can do whatever they want),” port private sector initiatives to
option) and that is negotiation, sure the safety of the Filipinos. mga Coast Guard nga tayo eh. Duterte said. enforce the arbitral award. ■
Iceland may... Duterte remains...
❰❰ 10 Panelo also said he ❰❰ 1 proved and 11 percent (SC) Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin
does not see the de- were undecided. garnered a 41 percent approval rat-
portation of the 2,000 This figure is just ing and 35 percent trust rating.
Filipinos working in Iceland two points below the 87 percent Former House Speaker Gloria
because of the threat to cut ties. rating he obtained in March Macapagal-Arroyo, for her part,
While Panelo earlier con- 2019, according to the pollster. had a 26 percent approval rating
firmed that Duterte is “seri- Duterte’s trust rating also and 22 percent trust rating.
ously considering” cutting ties remained unchanged at 85 per- The latest survey, which used
with Iceland, he said that noth- cent. Only four percent claimed face-to-face interviews with its
ing is final yet. to have small or no trust in respondents, has an error margin
“As I said the words of the Duterte, while the other 11 per- of plus or minus 2.8 percent at
President is, ‘I’m seriously con- cent were undecided. the 95 percent confidence level.
sidering cutting ties with Ice- The President’s highest ap- It was conducted a few weeks
land.’ In other words, he’s mull- proval rating was recorded in after the alleged sinking of a
ing over it. So, let’s see how it Mindanao, where 91 percent of Filipino boat by a Chinese ves-
develops,” Panelo said. respondents approve of his per- sel on June 9 in Recto Bank in
formance although it was down the West Philippine Sea, where
Chief architect by six points from the 97 per- 22 Filipino fishermen were left
Panelo,meanwhile, clarified cent he received in March. afloat at sea.
that there was no contradiction Likewise, the highest number Other news that made head-
as far as Foreign Affairs Secre- of Filipinos who trust Duterte lines before and during the sur-
tary Teodoro Locsin Jr.’s tweet also came from his bailiwick vey period are the explosions
that the Philippines is “not” which is at 91 percent. in Barangay Kajatian, Indanan,
severing diplomatic ties with The same survey also found Sulu, the call made by 11 United
any country. UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL/FACEBOOK that Vice President Maria Leonor Nations (UN) human rights
“Ang sinasabi niya (He said), “Leni” Robredo received a 55 experts to conduct an investi-
‘we are not severing…,’ eh wala Cabinet member’s words are are all subject to change with- percent approval rating and a 52 gation into the human rights
pa naman eh, mulling over pa always subject to change based out prior notice by the Chief percent trust rating, while Senate situation in the Philippines, as
nga eh (nothing has happened on pronouncements made by Architect and the Commander- President Vicente “Tito” Sotto well as the deportation of for-
yet, it’s still being mulled over),” the President. in-Chief of the Armed Forces. III got 77 percent approval rating mer Foreign Affairs Secretary
Panelo said. “Members of the Cabinets In other words, he is the Presi- and 73 percent trust rating. Albert del Rosario from Hong
Panelo said Locsin or any words can never be final. They dent,” Panelo said. ■ Meanwhile, Supreme Court Kong, among others.
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NOTICE OF CERTIFICATION AND SETTLEMENT APPROVAL HEARING
Did you experience gender

or sexual orientation-based
harassment or discrimination
while working with the RCMP?
On July 5, 2019 the Federal Court (Canada) certified a
class action concerning allegations of gender and sexual
orientation-based harassment and discrimination of women
working or volunteering with the Royal Canadian Mounted
Police (“RCMP”). The settlement provides for six levels of
compensation ranging from $10,000 to $220,000.
Who is Eligible for the Proposed Settlement?
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin, Jr. with U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo. Women who experienced gender or sexual orientation-based
US STATE DEPARTMENT PHOTO BY RON PRZYSUCHA/ PUBLIC DOMAIN harassment or discrimination while working or volunteering
with the RCMP during the Class Period (September 16,
PH not withdrawing 1974 to July 5, 2019).*
*“Primary Class Members” means current and former living Municipal
from UNHRC: Locsin Employees, Regional District Employees, employees of non-profit
organizations, volunteers, Commissionaires, Supernumerary Special
Constables, consultants, contractors, public service employees, students,
members of integrated policing units and persons from outside agencies and
BY JOYCE ANN L. ROCAMORA and firmly stated that Manila would police forces who are female or publicly identify as female and who were
Philippine News Agency not tolerate any form of disrespect, he supervised or managed by the RCMP or who worked in an RCMP controlled
said the government would retain its workplace during the Class Period, excluding individuals who are primary
UNHRC membership and will continue class members in Merlo and Davidson v. Her Majesty the Queen, Federal
MANILA — The Philippines is not to work with the body. This, as he cited Court Action Number T-1685-16 and class members in Ross, Roy, and
withdrawing its membership from the that the Philippines “must remain true
Satalic v. Her Majesty the Queen, Federal Court Action Number T-370-17
or Association des membres de la police montée du Québec inc., Gaétan
United Nations Human Rights Council to the cause of human rights.”
Delisle, Dupuis, Paul, Lachance, Marc v. HMTQ, Quebec Superior Court
(UNHRC) over the recently adopted res- Meanwhile, Locsin stated his position Number 500-06-000820-163.
olution on the country’s human rights that the UN text is not the sum total of
situation, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teo- the Philippines’ relations with Iceland, The Approval Hearing and Your Rights
doro Locsin, Jr. on Monday clarified. the resolution’s proponent.
“(The) UNHRC vote is a small and “I never considered for a second cut-
A motion to approve the settlement is scheduled to be
harmless matter; we’re staying in ting any ties over this small matter,” he heard on October 17, 2019 at 9:30 am at the Federal Court,
UNHRC as a pedagogical duty to teach said in a tweet, when mistakenly tagged Vancouver, BC at 701 West Georgia Street. You may object
Europeans moral manners. We’re not as among those who called for the sever-
severing diplomatic relations with any ing of ties with the European nation.
to the proposed settlement on or before October 1, 2019.
country. If we did, where’s the conver- Talks about breaking off diplomatic You may opt-out of the proposed settlement on or before
sation? How do you insult those who relation between Manila and Reykjavík September 13, 2019.
insulted us if you cut them off?” Locsin floated upon Senator Imee Marcos’ sug-
said. gestion, who stressed that other states For detailed information on how you can participate in the
Responding to a headline saying he should not impose on other sovereign hearing, object to the settlement or opt out of the settlement,
hinted the country may withdraw from countries.
the rights body amid its looming inquiry Locsin’s view is shared by French Am- visit rcmpsettlement.ca or contact Class Counsel at the
into the Duterte administration’s cam- bassador Nicolas Galey, who, on Sunday, below email addresses.
paign against illegal drugs on Monday said the text is “not the alpha and ome-
night, he said: “I floated and sunk it in ga” of international relations. France is More Information?
the same statement.” among the non-Council members that For complete details on the proposed settlement, the fees
The top diplomat was referring to an supported the resolution.
earlier post on his Twitter account when Presidential Spokesperson Salvador
being sought by counsel, opting out and objecting to the
he responded to questions whether the Panelo, on the other hand, said Presi- settlement, visit rcmpsettlement.ca or contact Class Counsel:
Philippines had a foreign post in Reykja- dent Rodrigo R. Duterte is “seriously
vík and if its envoy had made represen- considering cutting diplomatic relations Klein Lawyers LLP
tation regarding the resolution. with Iceland”. www.callkleinlawyers.com
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Although the official scored what he realities of the drug menace in the coun-
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Concerns mount over ‘criminalization’ of
detained migrants in Canada
BY TERESA WRIGHT necessary in the IHC.” tation does arise.
The Canadian Press The defensive gear they are Anthony Navaneelan, a layer
to wear includes steel-toed with Legal Aid Ontario who
boots, “soft body armour,” a de- also works with the Canadian
OTTAWA — Canada’s border- fensive baton, pepper spray and Association of Refugee Law-
security agency will soon re- handcuffs. They will not carry yers, said it’s not every day the
quire all border-security of- firearms. border-security union and mi-
ficers working with detained The changes have sparked grant-advocacy groups agree.
migrants to wear defensive gear concern this will create an en- Wearing defensive gear when
that includes batons, pepper vironment within immigra- dealing with refugees is “inap-
spray and bulletproof vests — a tion detention centres akin to propriate and unnecessary,”
policy that is drawing concern jail conditions and encourage Navaneelan said.
over a perceived “criminaliza- the perception that detained He pointed to a 2012 report
tion” of asylum seekers. migrants in Canada, including by the UN special rapporteur on CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY / FACEBOOK
A new national policy on uni- some children, are criminals the human rights of migrants,
forms was adopted internally worthy of punishment. Francois Crepeau, that said ment issued to them while on majority of migrants detained
last year after the Canada Bor- A group of doctors, lawyers, detention of migrants on the duty. by Canada are held for this rea-
der Services Agency (CBSA) legal scholars and human rights grounds of their irregular status The decision to equip officers son, according to government
began moving what it deems organizations wrote two letters should “under no circumstance working in migrant detention statistics posted online. Last
“higher-risk immigration de- last year to Public Safety Minis- be of a punitive nature” and centres with uniforms and de- year, 81 per cent of detained mi-
tainees” from provincial jails, ter Ralph Goodale urging him should never involve prison-like fensive gear was made “to en- grants were held because they
where they were being held for to cancel the policy — calls they conditions or environments. sure national alignment of CBSA were deemed unlikely to appear
security purposes, into one of say have been ignored. “The idea of getting them standards for its operations and for their hearings, including 40
the agency’s three “immigra- “We applaud your efforts out of jails is to recognize the is consistent with practices children, most of whom were
tion holding centres.” to reduce the number of im- fact that it can re-traumatize implemented domestically and travelling with adults.
The agency decided all offi- migration detainees held in refugee claimants to be putting internationally as it relates to Janet Dench, executive di-
cers working in these centres provincial jails. But raising se- them in detention to begin with detention,” Purdy said. rector of the Canadian Council
must be outfitted in protective curity measures in an admin- when they’ve committed no As for the concerns raised by for Refugees, said her organiza-
and defensive equipment to istrative detention centre to crime,” Navaneelan said. the lawyers, doctors, human- tion was assured that migrants
ensure a “common operational mirror those of a criminal in- “Also in terms of necessity, rights groups and the officers’ detained for administrative
approach” especially in light of stitution defeats the purpose CBSA hasn’t identified for us union, CBSA “ensured that there reasons such as this would be
the newly transferred migrants of transferring immigration de- any incidents that have hap- is a balance reflected between the separated from those suspected
previously held in jails, accord- tainees from jails to IHCs,” says pened at the immigration hold- safety and security of officers and of criminality when held in Ca-
ing to a briefing note obtained one letter, dated June 22, 2018. ing centres that would warrant other detainees,” Purdy added. nadian detention centres.
by The Canadian Press through “The proposed policy would these types of measures. Cer- Asylum-seekers in Canada She questioned why CBSA
access-to-information law. arm CBSA officers with some of tainly I’d, at best, call this a pro- can be detained for a number of officers will be required to
“This will require greater the same tools as correctional active measure in anticipation reasons, including if CBSA offi- wear defensive gear in all areas
CBSA officer presence in man- officers in maximum-security of some future concern … but cers have reason to believe they of these centres, rather than
aging detainee populations at facilities … (which) is clearly we certainly think escalating or would be deemed inadmissible only in wings where migrants
the IHCs, including the abil- disproportionate to any poten- creating an environment where on grounds of security, crimi- suspected of being security or
ity to de-escalate and intervene tial risk and is not warranted.” officers are equipped with these nality or records of violating criminal threats are being held.
physically if necessary,” the Concerns have also been types of measures is almost a so- human or international rights She also echoed concerns
briefing note says. raised internally by the union lution in search of a problem.” themselves. that wearing this gear is akin to
“Ensuring that IEOs (inland that represents the security of- In a statement, CBSA spokes- A migrant also can be de- treating refugees like criminals
enforcement officers) wear ficers themselves, who are wor- woman Rebecca Purdy said the tained simply if a CBSA officer “The CBSA should very much
their defensive equipment will ried about the increased risks of agency’s operating procedures believes the person might be a reduce the criminalization of
enable officers to protect/de- having weapons in the mix if a say officers “must” wear the no-show for his or her refugee- those people who are detained,”
fend themselves and others if high-risk situation or confron- protective and defensive equip- determination hearing. The vast Dench said. ■
FRIDAY JULY 19, 2019 Canada News 15
Garneau ‘disappointed’ in airlines’ move against

new passenger bill of rights
BY CHRISTOPHER passenger bill of rights violates for acts of sabotage or medi-
REYNOLDS international standards and cal emergencies, yet there are
The Canadian Press should be rendered invalid. other circumstances listed as
The June 28 court applica- outside of carriers’ control in
tion argues that the passenger the air passenger protection
MONTREAL — Transport Min- bill of rights contravenes the regulations that raise serious
ister Marc Garneau said he was Montreal Convention, a multi- questions, such as labour dis-
“surprised” and “disappointed” lateral treaty, by setting com- ruptions and manufacturing
by legal action from Canadian pensation amounts based on defects in an aircraft,” said ad-
airlines to quash new rules to the length of the flight delay vocacy group Flight Claim Can-
beef up compensation for pas- and “irrespective of the actual ada in a release.
sengers subjected to delayed damage suffered.” “The list is also non-exhaus-
flights and damaged luggage. Consumer advocates, how- tive — a gap that airlines will
“We feel that we have done ever, say the rules do not go far use to their advantage to the
our homework very, very care- enough, arguing that airlines’ detriment of air passengers.”
fully in consultation with the exemption from compensating Garneau insisted terms are
airlines and with other stake- customers in situations “out- clearly defined, and reiterated
holders,” Garneau told report- side of the airline’s control” that delays or cancellations Transport Minister Marc Garneau. @MARCGARNEAU / TWITTER
ers Monday, when the first uses too broad a definition and following a pre-flight check do
phase of long-promised air amounts to a loophole. not, in his view, warrant, com- clear communication with pas- heating or cooling, and commu-
travel regulations took effect. A second batch of rules, set to pensation. sengers about their rights if nication with people outside
“We feel that the passenger roll out in December, imposes “We believe that we’ve made their flight is delayed or can- the plane free of charge, “if fea-
rights that we’ve put in place no obligation on airlines to pay it very clear what is within the celled. sible,” the Canadian Transpor-
are going to stand up and that customers for delays or can- airline’s control and what is not Travellers can receive up to tation Agency said.
they’re very fair to both passen- cellations if they were caused within the airline’s control,” he $2,400 if bumped from a flight The issue came to the fore-
gers and to the airlines.” by mechanical problems dis- said. and up to $2,100 for lost or front after a 2017 incident in
Air Canada and Porter Air- covered in a pre-flight check — The new rules align roughly damaged luggage. which two Montreal-bound Air
lines Inc., along with 17 other walking around the aircraft be- with those in the U.S., but do In the event of a tarmac delay, Transat jets were diverted to
applicants that include the fore takeoff looking for defects not match European Union aircraft must return to the gate Ottawa due to bad weather and
International Air Transport — rather than during scheduled standards that deem most me- after three hours. An extra 45 held on the tarmac for up to six
Association — which counts maintenance — more thorough chanical defects within the air- minutes is allowed if takeoff is hours, leading some passengers
WestJet Airlines Ltd. among inspections required after 100 lines’ control. likely. to call 911 for rescue.
its 290-odd member airlines — hours cumulatively in the air. The first phase of regulations During a tarmac delay, Pas- Compensation of up to
state in a court filing that man- “Airlines understandably that came into force Monday sengers also must have access
datory compensation under the cannot be held responsible require prompt updates and to washrooms, food and water, ❱❱ PAGE 19 Garneau ‘disappointed’
Anglican Church rejects same-sex marriage

amendment; will not add policy to national laws
BY NICOLE THOMPSON looked to this step as a sign of and in 2016 declared that lead- continue to bless “civil same- ing in this hour to lose heart.”
The Canadian Press hope and inclusion,” Rev. Linda ership at the provincial level sex marriage, recognizing the Asbil also asked the Angli-
Nicholls, the first woman cho- could decide whether to allow it intention to live in fidelity, mu- cans who were relieved by the
sen to lead the church, wrote in within their jurisdictions. Fri- tual love and comfort in a life- decision to be gracious in their
THE ANGLICAN Church of a Facebook post. day’s motion, if it had passed, long union.” victory.
Canada narrowly voted down a Delegates rejected a mo- would have formalized the Other members of the church The Anglican Church of Can-
proposal to bless same-sex mar- tion on Friday to add same-sex church’s position in its laws. also expressed their displeasure ada has been mulling whether
riage across the denomination, unions to national church laws Nicholls said that when the at the outcome of Friday’s vote. to add same-sex marriage to its
with its newly elected leader at the General Synod — a meet- decision came down, the only Toronto Bishop Andrew As- Marriage Canon for years.
acknowledging the disappoint- ing held every three years to sound in the room was the sob- bil wrote on Facebook that Its leadership requested that
ment the decision would bring decide issues of policy and doc- bing of a member of the LG- he shared the LGBTQ com- a motion to amend the denomi-
for many. trine. BTQ+ youth delegation. munity’s grief over the failed nation’s position on the issue be
Branches of the church in To pass, the resolution re- “That sound will resound in resolution, which he said came prepared in 2013. That resolu-
each province will still be able quired “yes” votes from two- the hearts of all those present as in spite of “decades of ongoing tion, approving same-sex mar-
to make up their own minds on thirds of each of three orders — a moment not only of personal discussion, prayer and the cou- riages, passed in 2016 but need-
same-sex unions, but the mo- lay, clergy and bishops. Eighty mourning but of the mourning rageous sharing of experience ed a successful second reading
tion that failed would have al- per cent of the lay delegates of a church that was unable to from the LGBTQ+ community.” at the next synod to be entered
lowed for a definite church-wide voted to adopt the motion, as find a way to live with differ- “I had hoped that our Church into the church’s laws. That sec-
acceptance of such marriages. did 73 per cent of the clergy. But ences despite the best efforts of was in a different place and ond reading failed Friday.
“The failure of the motion to the bishops were two votes shy many people,” she wrote. would arrive at a different deci- About 1.6 million Canadians
change the marriage canon will of what was needed to enter the In her post, Nicholls wrote sion,” he wrote. “I assure all of identify themselves as Angli-
be deeply painful for LGBTQ2+ proposal into law. that the Huron Diocese in our LGBTQ+ siblings — beloved can, according to the most re-
members of our Church and for The Church doesn’t prohibit southwestern Ontario, where children of God — of my love and cent data from Statistics Cana-
those beyond the Church who same-sex marriage outright she was previously bishop, will support. I know that it is tempt- da. ■
16 Canada News JULY 19, 2019 FRIDAY
Officials flagged 900 food items from China with

‘problems’ over two years
BY ANDY BLATCHFORD short of Canadian standards goods has been central to a
The Canadian Press — from gum balls with “extra- diplomatic dispute between
neous” metal, to three-minute Canada and its second-biggest
chow mein that contained an trading partner. Bilateral fric-
OTTAWA — Canadian inspec- insect, to spicy octopus feet tions have intensified since the
tors intercepted nearly 900 flagged for a “non-specific haz- December arrest of Huawei ex-
food products from China over ard.” ecutive Meng Wanzhou in Van-
concerns about faulty labels, The list, compiled by the couver and China’s subsequent
unmentioned allergens and Canadian Food Inspection detention of two Canadians on
harmful contaminants that in- Agency, was obtained through espionage allegations.
cluded glass and metal between access-to-information law. The governing Liberals have
2017 and early 2019, according Its release comes at a time come under pressure from ri-
to internal federal records. of significant public interest val Conservatives to respond
The document provides an in Canada about cross-border by taking a harder line when it
inside look at imports from food inspections, especially comes to Chinese imports.
China that caught the attention those involving China.
of officials for appearing to fall The scrutiny of agricultural ❱❱ PAGE 36 Officials flagged JHVEPHOTO / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
Canadian astronaut David Saint Jacques

enjoying ‘renewed love for life on Earth’
BY MORGAN LOWRIE including feeling the wind and every part of the body, from and its ability to help people on tions and resume his career in
The Canadian Press tasting fresh fruit. blood circulation to his head to Earth. the space program.
“It makes you want to live the bottoms of his feet, which Researchers were able to He also gave a presentation in
more simply.” had become soft and smooth measure his vital signs through which he showed off personal
LONGUEUIL, QUE. — Cana- Saint-Jacques was met with after months of not bearing his a “smart shirt” biomonitor that photos and recounted some of
dian astronaut David Saint- thunderous applause as he re- weight. has implications for long-dis- the highlights of his trip, which
Jacques says returning to nor- turned to the Canadian Space He said his balance is improv- tance medical care, as well as included becoming the first
mal life after his six-month Agency headquarters near ing, although he’s still suffering study the effects of zero gravity, Canadian astronaut to use the
stint aboard the International Montreal. from dizziness and a kind of which is similar to what’s expe- Canadarm2 robotic arm to per-
Space Station feels anything Space agency staff chanted lightheadedness that he de- rienced by bedridden patients, form a so-called “cosmic catch”
but mundane. his name as he returned just a scribed as “space fog.” Bains said. to snag a SpaceX cargo capsule,
In his first time back in few weeks removed from a 204- “You lose the sense of gravity “Your work not only inspires as well as performing a six-and-
Canada since landing June 24, day mission aboard the station (in space), and that completely Canadians, it truly benefits all a-half hour spacewalk.
Saint-Jacques said Wednesday — a Canadian record for longest confuses the brain,” he said. of humanity,” he said. He described leaving the sta-
the mission has given him a re- single space flight. Thus far, he says he hasn’t Bains also credited Saint- tion in his space suit, “with
newed sense of love for the “ex- In a news conference, the experienced any pain or vision Jacques with inspiring a new just my visor between me and
traordinary, varied, and compli- 49-year-old astronaut said he’s problems, and only “normal” generation to develop a passion space,” as an emotional mo-
cated” details of life on Earth. enjoying spending time with bone loss. He said the effects for space and science through ment. But rather than feeling
“I had the chance to have a his wife and children, and tak- of radiation, which could make his stunning photographs of small and insignificant, he said,
very full mission where I ac- ing a trip to his parents’ cottage him more prone to cancers, will Earth and his conversations the moment was a reminder of
complished everything I could in Quebec as he continues to re- only be known with time. with schoolchildren. the breadth of human knowl-
have dreamed of, so I leave cover from the effects of space Saint-Jacques was greeted As he answered questions edge and the dedication of the
without any regrets,” he said. “I flight. on Wednesday by Innovation from space agency staff and stu- team that got him there, both in
left full of renewed love for life While Saint-Jacques said he Minister Navdeep Bains, who dents, Saint-Jacques said he’s space and on Earth.
on Earth.” wasn’t having trouble adapt- described him as “a Canadian still digesting the mission. In “It was very emotional to be
Saint-Jacques said his three ing mentally since his June hero.” the short term, he’s focusing on able to be this extension of hu-
children helped him with the 24 return, physically he is still Bains highlighted the impor- rehabilitation. In the long term, manity in this completely hos-
transition by reminding him adjusting to life on Earth. He tance of the research that Saint- he plans to return to Houston tile place…I didn’t feel alone,”
of all the things he’d missed, said space flight affects nearly Jacques conducted in space, to renew his lapsed certifica- he said. ■
FRIDAY JULY 19, 2019 Canada News 17
NATO secretary-general Trudeau names

meets Trudeau in Canada Quebec judge Nicholas
amid Russia, U.S. Iran tensions Kasirer to Supreme
BY MIKE BLANCHFIELD
The Canadian Press
Court of Canada
BY JIM BRONSKILL central challenge in the exer-
PETAWAWA, ONT. — In a visit The Canadian Press cise of judicial responsibility in
to an Ottawa Valley military a constitutional democracy,” he
base Monday, NATO’s secre- wrote.
tary-general urged Prime Min- OTTAWA — Prime Minister “In my experience, they are
ister Justin Trudeau to not Justin Trudeau has nominated not incompatible — there is an
backtrack on boosting Canada’s Nicholas Kasirer, a Quebec immense satisfaction in moving
defence spending and helping judge and former professor law resolutely forward, but only
counter shifting threats facing with a passion for civil law, to so far forward as is necessary to
the military alliance. the Supreme Court of Canada. solve the problem at hand, leav-
Jens Stoltenberg said “de- Great to meet members of the Canadian Armed Forces with PM @ Kasirer has served on the ing the rest for another day.”
fence spending is now going JustinTrudeau today. #Canada plays a key role in preserving international Quebec Court of Appeal for a Whether signing unanimous
up” in Canada and other NATO security, including by leading #NATO deployments in Latvia and Iraq, and decade. Fluently bilingual, he reasons or a strong dissent, a
countries after years of reduc- supporting our partners like Ukraine. spent 20 years as a professor of Supreme Court judge cannot,
tions. He praised Canada’s con- @JENSSTOLTENBERG / TWITTER law at Montreal’s McGill Uni- despite the independence at-
tribution to one NATO mission versity, including as dean of the tached to the role, decide a case
in Latvia to counter Russian Trudeau and Stoltenberg made Canada’s mission in Latvia is law faculty. on his or her own, Kasirer said.
aggression and to another mis- about the international order one of several in NATO countries Kasirer’s outstanding legal “Taking into account the
sion training troops in Iraq. and multilateral institutions that have borders with Russia, and academic experience will points of view of one’s col-
The federal government during the joint press confer- part of a show of force to discour- be an asset to the country’s leagues — and adjusting, if nec-
plans to invest billions of dol- ence — held at this base about age Russian President Vladimir highest court, Trudeau said in a essary, one’s conception of what
lars less in new military equip- 160 kilometres west of Ottawa Putin from threatening other statement. constitutes ‘good’ law or a ‘just’
ment than promised this year, — are routinely used in refer- countries in Europe’s east. The nomination fills the va- result — requires as much if not
which has raised concerns ence to Trump without actually The increased NATO pres- cancy created by the coming more moral courage than sign-
about whether the Forces will saying his name. ence is a result of Russia’s 2014 retirement of Justice Clement ing a dissenting opinion.”
fall short of broader NATO The tensions in the alliance annexation of Ukraine’s Crime- Gascon. He also emphasized a pro-
spending targets. reflect sharply different out- an Peninsula, and its foment- On July 25, the House of fessional commitment to bi-
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on the world. Trudeau ing of Kremlin-backed Russian Commons justice commit- lingualism and a personal and
has called NATO an outdated avoided using Trump’s name separatists in Ukraine’s eastern tee will hold a special hearing, family life steeped in Montre-
body, saying it was formed to when he was asked about the regions. Ukraine is not a NATO moderated by a law professor, al’s cultural complexity.
defend the West in the Cold president’s Twitter comments member. where members will be able “I sense that Canadians want
War but it’s now neglected and about four Democratic con- That may make Canada a tar- to question Kasirer and learn judges who are modest of tem-
underfunded by its own mem- gresswomen. get for Russian interference in more about why he was chosen. perament and who, in propos-
bers, leaving the United States Trump said the four women this fall’s federal election. Stol- In his application for the po- ing themselves for public ser-
to assume the burden of sup- of colour should go back to the tenberg said NATO allies share sition, made public Wednesday, vice, see their ‘most significant
porting it. “broken and crime infested” information on cyber threats Kasirer stressed his specialty in contribution to the law’ lying
“After years of decline, we countries that they came from after seeing multiple attempts Quebec civil law but described ahead of them rather more than
are now in the fifth consecutive in a series of tweets that Demo- to mettle in the democratic pro- himself as a generalist as a as a trophy on an office shelf.”
year of rise in defence spend- crats called racist and moved to cess. Trudeau said Canada has judge. The nomination was praised
ing across Europe and Canada, censure in Congress. Three of had talks with allies in the Baltic During a decade on the by Independent Sen. Pierre
and I encourage you to redou- the four were born in the Unit- states that have faced “signifi- bench, he has written exten- Dalphond, a former judge who
ble your efforts,” Stoltenberg ed States. cant amounts” of interference sively in criminal law, constitu- met Kasirer at McGill and
said at a press conference with Speaking later at the White to learn what “they’ve done to tional and administrative law, worked closely with him on the
Trudeau during a tour of Cana- House, after Trudeau’s press counter foreign propaganda.” commercial law, and in cases Quebec appeal court.
dian Forces Base Petawawa. conference, Trump said that Canada also leads the NATO involving fundamental rights, “I am pleased with this ap-
“This is about fairness, but anyone who doesn’t like the training mission for Iraqi forc- including the Canadian Char- pointment, which brings to the
more importantly, it is about United States should simply es in that country. There are ter of Rights and Freedoms, he Supreme Court an exceptional
our security in a more unpre- leave the country. heightened tensions in that re- noted. legal expert, both in civil and
dictable world.” Asked about the tweets, gion because of the escalating The institutional and practi- common law, a great listener,
Trudeau said Canada has the Trudeau said Canadians and dispute between the U.S. and cal constraints of deciding cas- who is curious and open-mind-
will and capacity to make a dif- people around the world “know neighbouring Iran. es invite caution, if not humil- ed, an elegant writing style, an
ference in the world. The prime exactly what I think about After the visit to CFB Petawa- ity, for the judge contemplating experienced appeal judge, and
minister also noted that Cana- those particular comments. wa, Stoltenberg is scheduled to a change of the law, Kasirer a man with collegial spirit,” said
da has deployed three women “That is not how we do things travel to Toronto for a speech wrote. Dalphond. ■
in commanding roles on NATO in Canada. A Canadian is a Ca- and question-and-answer ses- At the same time, judges
missions, which Stoltenberg nadian is a Canadian, and the sion at the University of To- must take up their public duty
welcomed. diversity of our country is ronto. by showing imagination, and
Trump’s complaints have actually one of our greatest The visit started a week of indeed some courage, in the
created an ongoing tension strengths and a source of tre- transatlantic diplomacy for pursuit of justice, he added.
within the military alliance, mendous resilience and pride Trudeau, who will welcome Euro- “Striking the right balance
which is marking its 70th an- for Canadians and we will con- pean Union leaders to a summit between these competing calls
niversary this year. Comments tinue to defend that.” in Montreal on Wednesday.■ to caution and to courage is a
18 Canada News JULY 19, 2019 FRIDAY
‘Chatgate’ scandal
OM DURGA SHAKTI throws Puerto Rico’s
ASTROLOGER
governor into crisis
BY MICHAEL WEISSENSTEIN Even if Rossello survives until elec-
AND JOEL COLON tion day next year, it seems clear to many
The Associated Press observers that he has been profoundly
weakened and less able to deal with cri-
ses ranging from the island’s bankruptcy
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Nearly two proceedings to its continued efforts to
years ago, Hurricane Maria exposed the receive federal funding to help recovery
raw dysfunction of Puerto Rico, collaps- from Maria.
ing long-neglected infrastructure and Late Monday, Rossello released a
MASTER
leaving several thousand dead on Gov. statement saying he respected the pro-
Ricardo Rossello’s watch. Last week, two tests and was taking their message into
SAI PRAKASH
of his top former officials were arrested account.
by the FBI on corruption charges. “Unfortunately, despite responsible
But the scandal that is threatening to calls for peaceful demonstrations by
buckle the boyish 40-year-old governor many participants, a few others decided
centres on a profanity-laced and at times to damage public property and assault
International & Special Astrologer misogynistic online chat with nine other public officials who tried to preserve or-
male members of his administration in der and defend the security and rights of
KNOW YOUR PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE which some of the U.S. territory’s most
powerful men act like a bunch of teenag-
all,” he said.
Chatgate erupted a day after Rossello’s
PALM READING - FACE READING - HOROSCOPE ers. The leak of at least 889 pages of the
private chat has sunk Rossello into the
former secretary of education and five
other people were arrested on charges of
He Is Specialized In Removing All Type Of Negative Energy, Black Magic, Voodoo, Obiya, Enemy Jealousy, deepest crisis of his career. steering federal money to unqualified,
Witchcraft, Buttu, Jadoo, Tona Curses, Bad Luck, Evil Things, Bad Spirits, He Gives 100% Immediate Protection In the chats on the encrypted mes- politically connected contractors. Start-
saging app Telegram, Rossello calls one ing Thursday, an anonymous person or
New York female politician of Puerto people with access to the chats leaked
Business Work Money Love Problem Court Case Rican background a “whore,” describes dozens of pages of them to two local out-
another as a “daughter of a bitch” and lets. On Saturday, Puerto Rico’s Center
Depression Enemy Sexual Drinking Jealousy
makes fun of an obese man he posed for Investigative Journalism published
Visa Children Problem with in a photo. The chat also contains 889 pages.
vulgar references to Puerto Rican star In the chat group were Luis Rivera
Ricky Martin’s homosexuality and a se- Marin, Rossello’s secretary of state;
I Solemnly Promise To Help Everyone, Who Comes To Me. Your Worries Ends Here.
ries of emojis of a raised middle finger Christian Sobrino, who held a series of
directed at a federal control board over- important economic posts; Carlos Ber-
seeing the island’s finances. mudez, a one-time communications
BUSINESS INVESTMENTS JOB
For many Puerto Ricans still recover- aide; Edwin Miranda, a communica-
HUSBAND - WIFE HOME PROTECT ing from one of the United States’ worst- tions consultant; Interior Secretary Ri-
EDUCATION NEGATIVITY ever disasters, on the back of the island’s cardo Llerandi; Public Affairs Secretary
biggest public financial collapse, the Anthony Maceira and Elias Sanchez,
CHILDLESS COUPLE FUTURE LIFE scandal analysts and ordinary people one-time representative to the board
FAMILY ARGUMENTS EVIL AFFECTS are calling “Chatgate” or “Rickyleaks” overseeing Puerto Rico’s bankruptcy.
has proven to be too much. The group mentions then-New York
LOVED ONES SICKNESS Thousands of protesters marched in City Council speaker Melissa Mark-Vi-
LOVE ISSUES HOROSCOPE the capital for a third day Monday to call verito, who had criticized Democratic
for Rossello’s resignation. Police tried Party head Tom Perez for opposing
to disperse the marchers with pepper Puerto Rican statehood, with Rossello
100% 100%
spray in front of the Fortaleza gover- calling her the Spanish word for “whore.”
nor’s residence, which was protected by Referring to Carmen Yulin Cruz, the
RESULT GUARANTEED REMOVE OF WITCHCRAFT, BLACK barricades. mayor of San Juan who had announced
GIVE LIFE LONG PROTECTION MAGIC & EVIL THINGS PERMANENTLY
The leaders of the U.S. territory’s her intent to run against Rossello in
house and senate said they weren’t plan- 2020, the governor says, “she’s off her
ning impeachment proceedings, but an meds.”
ALL RELIGIONS WALK-INS influential association of mayors from “Either that, or she’s a tremendous
WELCOME WELCOME Rossello’s pro-statehood party said he HP,” he continues, using the Spanish ini-
had lost their support. Puerto Rican art- tials for “son/daughter of a bitch.”
OPEN 7 DAYS 10AM - 8PM ists Benito A. Martinez Ocasio, known Federal officials said Wednesday
Bad Bunny, and Rene Perez, known as morning that former Education Secre-
ALL READING ARE PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL Residente, both said on Twitter they tary Julia Keleher; former Puerto Rico
planned to return to Puerto Rico to join Health Insurance Administration head
SPECIALIST IN BRINGING BACK LOVED ONES... the protests. Playwright Lin-Manuel Angela Avila-Marrero; businessmen
CALL FOR APPOINTMENT - PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL Miranda, whose production of “Ham- Fernando Scherrer-Caillet and Alberto
604-902-2149
ilton” on the island is mentioned in the Velazquez-Pinol, and education con-
chats, called them “a very disturbing tractors Glenda E. Ponce-Mendoza and
portrait of how this Administration op-
erates.” ❱❱ PAGE 31 ‘Chatgate’ scandal
FRIDAY JULY 19, 2019 World News 19
SKorea leader says Tokyo’s trade curbs will hurt

Japan more
BY KIM TONG-HYUNG Japan that had continued over a half-
The Associated Press century based on mutual dependence,”
Moon said in a meeting of senior aides at
Seoul’s presidential palace.
SEOUL, KOREA, REPUBLIC OF — In “The shattered credibility of co-oper-
his strongest comments yet on a grow- ation with Japan in the manufacturing
ing trade dispute, South Korea’s presi- industry will inspire our companies to
dent urged Japan on Monday to lift re- break out of their dependence on Japa-
cently tightened controls on high-tech nese materials, components and equip-
exports to South Korea, which he said ment and work toward diversifying
threaten to shatter the countries’ eco- import sources or localizing the tech-
nomic co-operation and could damage nologies. I warn that, eventually, it will
Japan more than South Korea. be the Japanese economy that will be
The dispute between the two U.S. al- damaged more.” Pres. Moon Jae-in at a meeting with his senior secretaries on Japan’s export restrictions.
lies has further soured relations already Moon spoke hours after dozens of @THEBLUEHOUSEENG / TWITTER
troubled over Japan’s colonial rule of South Korean small-business owners

Korea before the end of World War II. rallied in Seoul, calling for boycotts of Kim said, referring to Japanese Prime materials from South Korea to North
President Moon Jae-in accused Japan Japanese consumer goods. Minister Shinzo Abe. Korea.
of abusing its leverage in trade to punish The Japanese measures, which went Tokyo says the materials affected by South Korea says its export controls
South Korea over their historical dis- into effect earlier this month, have the export controls can be sent only to are working just fine. Last week, its pres-
pute. South Korea sees the trade curbs stoked public anger in South Korea, trustworthy trading partners. Without idential office proposed an investigation
as retaliation for South Korean court where many believe Japan still hasn’t presenting specific examples, Tokyo has by the United Nations Security Council
rulings earlier this year that ordered fully acknowledged responsibility for questioned Seoul’s credibility in con- or another international body to look
Japanese corporations to compensate atrocities committed during its colonial trolling the exports of arms and dual- into the export controls of both South
South Korean victims for forced labour occupation of Korea from 1910 to 1945. use items that can be used both for civil- Korea and Japan as it continues to reject
during World War II. Kim Sung-min, president of the Korea ian and military purposes. Abe and his Japanese claims that the South cannot
South Korea says the strengthened ex- Mart Association, urged shop owners conservative aides suggested there may be trusted to faithfully implement sanc-
port controls of photoresists and other to boycott the distribution of Japanese have been illegal transfers of sensitive tions against North Korea. ■
sensitive materials mainly to manufac- products until Tokyo apologizes over
ture semiconductors and display screens the trade curbs and withdraws them.
could hurt its export-dependent econo- Other demonstrators held up signs that
my and disrupt global supply chains. read, “Our supermarket does not sell
Its government plans to file a com- Japanese products.”
plaint with the World Trade Organiza- Thousands of South Koreans have
tion and raise the issue at next week’s signed petitions posted by citizens on
WTO General Council in Geneva. Trade the presidential office’s websites that
officials from the countries failed to called for boycotts of Japanese products
resolve the dispute in a working-level and of travel to Japan and for South Ko-
meeting in Tokyo on Friday. rea to skip next year’s Tokyo Summer Are you an
Moon also said South Korea will use Olympics. Retailers have also reported Internationally
the dispute as an opportunity to reduce modest drops in the sales of Japanese
its dependence on Japan by strengthen- beer. Trained Professional
ing its technology industry and diversi- “We will continue boycotting the con- in need of financial
fying import sources. sumption and distribution of Japanese
“Japan’s export restrictions have products until Japan’s government and support for your
broken the framework of economic co- the Abe administration apologizes and Foreign Credential
operation between South Korea and withdraws its economic retaliation,”
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grounding of the Boeing 737 Max, after of rights was a breath of fresh air.
he said as recently as April the regula- “Used to be, back in the day, they were
tions would come down simultaneously really eager to please you, and provide
in July. those extra incidentals — free hotel, things
“That has affected several airlines in like that. Now they’re not so quick to re-
Canada, and we recognize that that has spond to those needs. They have excuses,”
put an additional burden on them in she said of airlines. “We need this.”
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20 World News JULY 19, 2019 FRIDAY
Sudan activists call for ‘justice’ for killed protesters

BY FAY ABUELGASIM members. have been announced, rais-
AND SAMY MAGDY Protesters have called for a ing suspicions the two parties
The Associated Press “transparent and fair” inves- might still be divided over the
tigation into the deaths. “The agreement’s details.
military council should be held Late on Saturday, the Suda-
KHARTOUM, SUDAN — Tens accountable (for) the massacre,” nese Communist party, which
of thousands of Sudanese said protester Samer Hussein. is part of the protest movement,
flooded the streets of the capi- Footage and photos posted said it rejected the power-shar-
tal of Khartoum and other cit- by the SPA showed thousands ing agreement because it does
ies Saturday to mark the 40th of people demonstrating in the not include an international in-
day since the deadly dispersal capital and its sister city of Om- vestigation into the crackdown
of a protest sit-in, and a protest durman. There were protests in and it keeps paramilitary forces
leader said a planned a meeting other places, including the Red in existence.
with the country’s ruling gener- Sea city of Port Sudan and the The party said it would not
als to sign a power-sharing deal eastern province of Kassala. take part in the sovereign coun-
was postponed until Sunday. Protesters were seen waving cil, the cabinet or the legislative
The “Justice First” marches Sudanese flags and posters that body which would rule Sudan
were called by the Sudanese Pro- read: “Freedom, Peace and Jus- during the transition.
fessionals’ Association, which tice” and “Civilian (authority) Some Sudanese protesters by the Sudanese Professionals Association. The deal includes a joint Sov-
has been spearheading the pro- is the people’s choice.” / FACEBOOK ereign Council set to rule for
tests since December. Those The marches came just over a a little over three years while
demonstrations led to the mili- week after massive demonstra- sign a power-sharing agree- urday. SUNA quoted a state- elections are organized, along
tary ouster of autocratic presi- tions on June 30, when tens of ment. African Union envoy ment by the military council as with a constitutional declara-
dent Omar al-Bashir in April. thousands of demonstrators Mohammed el-Hassan Labat saying that they would discuss tion, according to a copy of the
The marches mark 40 days flooded the streets in the biggest originally said a meeting would the “constitutional document” deal obtained by The Associat-
since the dispersal of the pro- show of numbers in the upris- take place Saturday night. But with the FDFC in their meeting ed Press. A military leader is to
democracy protesters’ sit-in in ing. At least 11 people were killed Ahmed Rabei, a spokesman for in a luxury Khartoum hotel. head the 11-member council for
outside military headquarters in clashes with security forces, the SPA, said later the protest Labat, the AU envoy, and Mah- the first 21 months, followed by
in Khartoum on June 3. Protest according to protest organizers. movement called for the talks moud Dirir, Ethiopia’s envoy, met a civilian leader for the next 18.
organizers say security forces Saturday’s marches also put to be postponed until Sunday with the military council. Then The deal, which also includes
killed at least 128 people during pressure on the ruling military “for more consultations” with- Labat told reporters the meeting an FDFC-appointed cabinet,
the dispersal and subsequent council as it and the Forces for in the FDFC on the deal. was postponed to Sunday. was meant to end a weekslong
crackdown. Authorities, how- Declaration of Freedom and The state-run SUNA news The signing ceremony was political deadlock between the
ever, put the death toll at 61, Change, which represents the agency however reported that expected to take place earlier
including three security force protesters, planned to meet to both sides would meet late Sat- this week, but several delays ❱❱ PAGE 36 Sudan activists
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Trump digs in on racist tweets: ‘Many people

agree with me’
BY ZEKE MILLER, U.S., if you’re complaining all lawmaker to accuse Pelosi of
JILL COLVIN, the time, you can leave, you can trying to marginalize women of
AND JONATHAN LEMIRE leave right now,” he said. colour.
The Associated Press The president’s words, which Trump told advisers later
evoked the trope of telling black that he was pleased with his
people to go back to Africa, may meddling, believing that divid-
WASHINGTON — Defiant in have been partly meant to wid- ing Democrats would be helpful
the face of widespread criti- en the divides within the House to him, as would elevating any
cism, President Donald Trump Democratic caucus, which has self-proclaimed socialists as a
renewed his belligerent call on been riven by internal debate way to frighten voters to steer
Monday for four Democratic over how best to oppose his clear of their liberal politics, the
congresswomen of colour to policies. And while Trump’s Republicans said.
get out of the U.S. “right now,” attacks brought Democrats to- Among the few GOP law-
cementing his position as the gether in defence of their col- makers commenting Monday,
most willing U.S. leader in gen- leagues, his allies noted he was Rep. Pete Olson of Texas said
erations to stoke the discord also having some success in Trump’s tweets were “not re-
that helped send him to the making the controversial pro- flective of the values of the
White House. gressive lawmakers the face of 1,000,000+ people” in his dis-
Content to gamble that a their party. trict. “We are proud to be the
sizeable chunk of the elector- The president questioned most diverse Congressional
ate embraces his tweets that whether Democrats should district in America. I urge our
have been widely denounced as “want to wrap” themselves President immediately disavow
racist, the president made clear around this group of four peo- JOSEPH SOHM / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM his comments,” he wrote.
that he has no qualms about ple as he recited a list of the Several other Republicans
exploiting racial divisions once quartet’s most controversial ternoon. “That means they are alism (because) you are angry went out of their way to say
again. statements. endorsing Socialism, hate of Is- that people like us are serving in they were not condoning the
“It doesn’t concern me be- The four themselves fired rael and the USA! Not good for Congress and fighting against views of the Democrats, while
cause many people agree with back late Monday, condemn- the Democrats!” your hate-filled agenda.” encouraging Trump to retract
me,” Trump said at the White ing what they called “xenopho- Trump has faced few conse- Republicans, for their part, his comments.
House. “A lot of people love it, bic bigoted remarks” from the quences for such attacks in the largely trod carefully with their Maine Sen. Susan Collins,
by the way.” president and renewing calls past. They typically earn him responses. who is up for re-election next
The episode served notice for their party to begin im- cycles of wall-to-wall media at- Republican Sen. Lindsey year, said Trump’s tweet was
that Trump is willing to again peachment proceedings. tention. He is wagering that his Graham, a close ally of the pres- “way over the line and he should
rely on incendiary rhetoric on Trump “does not know how most steadfast supporters will ident who golfed with him over take that down.”
issues of race and immigration to defend his policies and so be energized by the controversy the weekend, advised him to Sen. Patrick Toomey of Penn-
to preserve his political base in what he does is attack us per- as much, or if not more so, than “aim higher” during an appear- sylvania said of the Democrats,
the leadup to the 2020 election. sonally,” said Ocasio-Cortez. the opposition. ance on “Fox and Friends,” even “We should defeat their ideas
There was near unanimous House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, “It’s possible I’m wrong,” as he accused the four Demo- on the merits, not on the basis
condemnation from Democrats who said Trump’s campaign Trump allowed Monday. “The crats of being “anti-Semitic” of their ancestry.”
for Trump’s comments and a slogan truly means he wants to voters will decide.” and “anti-American.” In an Associated Press-
rumble of discontent from a “make America white again,” The president has told aides Marc Short, chief of staff to NORC Center for Public Affairs
subset of Republicans — but no- announced Monday that the that he was giving voice what Vice-President Mike Pence, Research poll from February
tably not from the party’s con- House would vote on a resolu- many of his supporters believe said “I don’t think that the 2017, half of Americans said the
gressional leaders. tion condemning his new com- — that they are tired of people, president’s intent in any way mixing of culture and values
Republican Sen. Mitt Rom- ments. The resolution “strong- including immigrants, disre- is racist,” pointing to Trump’s from around the world is an im-
ney of Utah, the GOP White ly condemns President Donald specting their country, accord- decision to choose Elaine Chao, portant part of America’s iden-
House nominee in 2012 and Trump’s racist comments” and ing to three Republicans close who was born outside the coun- tity as a nation. Fewer — about
now one of the president’s most says they “have legitimized and to the White House who were try, as his transportation secre- a third — said the same of a cul-
vocal GOP critics, said Trump’s increased fear and hatred of not authorized to speak public- tary. ture established by early Euro-
comments were “destructive, new Americans and people of ly about private conversations. Chao is one of the few minori- pean immigrants.
demeaning, and disunifying.” colour.” Trump on Monday singled ties among the largely white and But partisans in that poll
Far from backing down, The Senate’s top Democrat, out Omar, in particular, accus- male aides in high-profile roles were divided over these as-
Trump on Monday dug in on Chuck Schumer of New York, ing her of having “hatred” for in Trump’s administration. She pects of America’s identity.
comments he had initially said his party would also try to Israel, and expressing “love” for is the wife of Senate Republican About two-thirds of Democrats
made a day earlier on Twitter force a vote in the GOP-con- “enemies like al-Qaida.” leader Mitch McConnell, who but only about a third of Re-
that if lawmakers “hate our trolled chamber. “These are people that, in my declined comment Monday on publicans thought the mixing
country,” they can go back to Trump, who won the presi- opinion, hate our country,” he Trump’s attacks. of world cultures was impor-
their “broken and crime-in- dency in 2016 in part by ener- said. The latest provocation came tant to the country’s identity.
fested” countries. His remarks gizing disaffected voters with Omar, in an interview, once just two days after Trump in- By comparison, nearly half of
were directed at four congress- inflammatory racial rhetoric, laughed about how a college serted himself further into a Republicans but just about a
women: Reps. Ilhan Omar of made clear he has no intention professor had spoken of al- rift between Pelosi and Ocasio- quarter of Democrats saw the
Minnesota, Alexandria Ocasio- of backing away from that strat- Qaida with an intensity she Cortez, offering an unsolic- culture of early European im-
Cortez of New York, Ayanna egy in 2020. said was not used to describe ited defence of the Democratic migrants as important to the
Pressley of Massachusetts and “The Dems were trying to “America,” “England” or “The speaker. Pelosi has been seek- nation. ■
Rashida Tlaib of Michigan. All distance themselves from the Army.” ing to minimize Ocasio-Cor-
are American citizens and three four ‘progressives,’ but now She addressed herself direct- tez’s influence in the House Associated Press writer Han-
of the four were born in the U.S. they are forced to embrace ly to Trump in a tweet, writing, Democratic caucus in recent nah Fingerhut contributed from
“If you’re not happy in the them,” he tweeted Monday af- “You are stoking white nation- days, prompting the freshman Washington.
22 World News JULY 19, 2019 FRIDAY
Waving the Filipino Flag at a French-Speaking

Territory on a 121st year of Freedom
BY BOLET
AREVALO
IN TRUTH, I am not into at-

tending mushy Filipino events
and that kind of stuff. Not that
they do not do it well. But since
I moved to another country, I
just didn’t want to be constant-
ly reminded that I left and now
just trying hard to keep the con-
nection. It hurts a bit.
It is also not that I have not at-
tended or graced any in my elev-
en years in Canada. On count-
less smaller scales, I get invited
to home parties or get-togeth- BOLET AREVALO / PHILIPPINE CANADIAN INQUIRER
ers. Here in Canada, whether

or not you are told that it is a plastic containers. That is how then, always marvel at how they of patriotic nature, the same pened last June 15 at the Parc
potluck party, you are somehow warm and hospitable Pinoys get overfed every time they at- abundance of Filipino food can McKenzie King at the initia-
expected to bring something to are. They always anticipate that tend Filipino gatherings. Not be expected. When the Montreal tive of the dynamic Canadian
eat. And whether the party is in- these plastics will be useful and only do they get introduced to Pinoys gathered to celebrate the Council of Filipino Associa-
deed a potluck or not, you can be handy for giving away leftover hearty Filipino cuisine but also 121st anniversary of Philippine tions in Quebec (CCFAQ) and
sure to go home with more than food from parties or just about get hooked on these all-time independence, permanent fix- the Knights of Rizal. The year’s
what you brought in. anytime they have plenty. favorites like the pancit, lumpi- tures include the row of stalls festivities was led by the inde-
Always, always plenty of take- Pinoys party hard, and eat ang shanghai, adobo, sinigang, that pride themselves of just fatigable Dario Boco, current
outs from leftovers. Now you hard! embutido, kare-kare and a lot, about any Pinoy dish and delica- president of CCFAQ. Sir Dario,
know, why most Pinoy house- Filipino friends and acquain- lot more. cies one can ever imagine for sale.
holds keep those recyclable tances I speak to every now and On an event like a celebration Same wonderful event hap- ❱❱ PAGE 33 Waving the
Hong Kong leader thanks police after clashes

with ‘rioters’
BY ALICE FUNG are committed, professional per spray, bean bag rounds, rub-
AND NADIA LAM and have exercised restraint ber bullets and tear gas to quell
The Associated Press when they were being attacked demonstrators. The protesters
by those whom I describe as ‘ri- are in turn calling for police to
oters,”‘ she told reporters. be held responsible for their
HONG KONG leader Carrie Large-scale protests began tactics. Activists have also ac-
Lam thanked police on Monday in Hong Kong last month in cused Lam of ignoring public
after violent scuffles erupted opposition to proposed extra- sentiment and called on her to
between law enforcement offi- dition legislation that would resign.
cers and protesters demanding allow people in Hong Kong to “Although I am currently
her resignation. be sent for trials in mainland encountering a huge difficulty,
A demonstration Sunday in China, where critics say their I have publicly stressed many
Hong Kong’s Sha Tin district legal rights would not be guar- times that I will continue to
was peaceful for most of the anteed. In response to a series still bear my responsibility and
day, but fights broke out when of massive demonstrations have the passion for continu-
police started clearing streets calling for the bills’ withdrawing my job until the end of my Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam. 林鄭月娥 CARRIE LAM / FACEBOOK
after nightfall. Some protesters al, Lam said the legislation was term,” Lam said Monday.
retreated into a shopping com- “dead.” But thousands have Both pro-democracy legis- maker Starry Lee. Claudia Mo described the cur-
plex where they and police hit continued to take to the streets lators and ones who support “I think (Lam) and also the rent tumult as “the biggest po-
each other with clubs and um- to call for greater government China’s Communist Party-led bureau responsible should litical and governance crisis
brellas. accountability and democratic central government held news come out and respond to this is- Hong Kong has ever faced.”
Lam paid a hospital visit to reforms. conferences on Monday to ad- sue,” Lee said. “Otherwise Hong “The whole of Hong Kong
police officers who were in- While largely peaceful, the dress the clashes. Kong will be the loser and no found it difficult to cope,” Mo
jured and expressed gratitude protests have at times devolved “Both sides have to come out Hong Kong person wants to see said. “We urge once again Car-
to them for safeguarding law into clashes between protesters and establish communication this happen again and again.” rie Lam to come out and face
and order in Hong Kong. “They and police, who have used pep- channels,” said pro-Beijing law- Pro-democracy legislator the people.” ■
23
Entertainment
Four film entries approved
for 2019 MMFF
BY GIANNA LLANES and Filipino, “This year will be The four films include: “Am-
Philippine Canadian Inquirer the 100th year of Philippine cin- pon” by Quantum Films star-
ema, so let’s plan for a lot of ac- ring Derek Ramsey and Kris
tivities so we can really celebrate Aquino, “Miracle in Cell No.
A TOTAL of four films have of- this event.” National Artist Bien- 7” by VIVA Films starring Aga
ficially been approved to com- venido Lumbera was also part of Muhlach and Nadine Lustre,
plete the Magic 8 for this year’s the selection committee, sharing “Mission Unstopabol: The Don
Metro Manila Film Festival that the four chosen out of the 26 Identity” by APT Entertain-
(MMFF), confirmed by the scripts from 22 production hous- ment, Inc., ZET Productions
Metropolitan Manila Develop- es were judged 40% for Artistic starring Vic Sotto and Maine
ment Authority last Wednes- Excellence, 40% for Commercial Mendoza, and “Momalland” by
day, July 10. Appeal, 10% for Filipino Cultural ABS-CBN Film Productions
The selection committee was Sensibility, and 10% for Global and VIVA Films starring Vice
composed of MMDA Chairman Appeal. Ganda and Anne Curtis.
Danilo Lim, Senator Christopher The committee elaborated The 45th edition of the
@BERNARDOKATH / INSTAGRAM “Bong” Go, and Laguna 1st Dis- that the four films initially cho- MMFF will be opening on
trict Rep. Dan Fernandez, who sen will be among the selected Christmas Day, December 25,
Kathryn Bernardo made the initial announcement,

Lim stating in a mix of English
that are completed by Septem-
ber 20.
2019. Last year, the festival
made more than P1.6 billion. ■
awarded Best Actress Rico Blanco calls out PH entertainment

during 2019 Eddys website for misleading headline
BY GIANNA LLANES a movie has earned. It’s about
Philippine Canadian Inquirer the many hearts that you’re able BY GIANNA LLANES
to touch through your films. It’s Philippine Canadian Inquirer
about making a fictional charac-
KAPAMILYA “Teen Queen” ter come to life and having other
Kathryn Bernardo proves her people see themselves in her as FILIPINO SINGER-SONG-
acting chops to be at par once well. It’s about the literal sweat, WRITER Rico Blanco, calls out
again as she is hailed Best Ac- blood, and tears that you pour the Philippine Entertainment
tress during the Sunday’s En- into your role.” Portal for their headline stating
tertainment Editors’ Choice She adds, “I feel validated as that he did not want to be labelled
Awards for Movies, also known an actress not because of this as the “Keanu Reeves ng Pilipi-
as The Eddys, last Sunday, July trophy, but because of what it nas,” tweeting that it was “stupid”
14 at the New Frontier Theater symbolizes: people lining up and “will get [him] in trouble.”
in Quezon City. in the cinemas to see the film On his Twitter account with
This is the second time that we’ve worked so hard on, being 1.66 million followers, the
Kathryn has won for her per- able to touch so many hearts 46-year-old musician posts
formance in 2018 film “The through it, and the continu- last Monday, July 8 respond- @RICOBLANCO / INSTAGRAM
Hows of Us,” previously scoring ous support and recognition ing to the article, saying, “Stu-
the same title at the recent 35th that we’ve been receiving since. pid headline will get me into “That’s the last time you’ll ever the Philippines. So, whenever
Philippine Movie Press Club Your endless love and support trouble, guys. My point was let’s be invited to a presscon of mine. someone says maybe Keanu
(PMPC) Star Awards. During make everything worthwhile.” stop making Filipinos local ver- I trusted you, but you abused Reeves is Rico Blanco, I don’t
The Eddys, she bested out An- Among the other award- sions of global icons,” referring the trust like you always do with know… We’re two different
gelica Panganiban, Glaiza de ees on the same night include to his statement during a con- artists. Next time, learn to re- people. How many gigs has he
Castro, Gloria Romero, Judy Dingdong Dantes as Best Actor tract signing with Viva Music spect the artists you interview. played? How many Hollywood
Ann Santos, Nadine Lustre, and for his performance in “Sid & Publishing that he “takes it as a Understand they work hard and blockbusters have I starred
Sarah Geronimo for the same Aya,” “Liway” as Best Picture, compliment” and is “flattered” help put food on YOUR table.” in? But I think people mean it
award. and Joel Lamangan as Best Di- when people say he looks like In the initial interview, he lightly anyway – that we both
Kathryn shared her delight rector. the John Wick star, but he has elaborates to the entertain- have long hair and don’t shave.”
in receiving the award to her Kathryn’s next upcoming “a running silent advocacy that ment news portal, who ini- The former Rivermaya front-
8.7 million followers after the project is the film “Hello, Love, Filipinos should not be Pinoy tially brought up the topic, man, who was part of popular-
event, posting on Instagram, “I Goodbye,” where she stars versions of whoever.” “We should be Anne Curtis is izing Original Pilipino Music
personally believe that trophies alongside Alden Richards. The Blanco further expressed his Anne Curtis. Sarah G. is Sarah (OPM) tracks “Kisapmata,”
do not make an actress. It’s also movie will be released on July dismay with Pep, tagging their G. She’s not Adele of the Phil- “Liwanag sa Dilim,” “Elesi,”
not about the sales or how much 31. ■ social media account, saying, ippines. She’s not Lady Gaga of “Ulan,” and “Himala.” ■
24 Entertainment JULY 19, 2019 FRIDAY
Miss Earth Philippines 2019

is Janelle Tee of Pasig
BY GIANNA LLANES productive country, we know Miss Philippines Earth. I wish I
Philippine Canadian Inquirer that we have a lot of communi- could be there to turn over my
ties that truly need help in terms crown and show my support to
of livelihood projects, which is all the candidates. All I want to
TWENTY-THREE -year-old what I’ve been doing with ABS- say is thank you for all the love
Pasigueño Janelle Tee, known CBN Foundation,” explaining, you guys gave me during my
for her hosting stints both in “That’s why I want to choose journey.” Zahra Saldua, Miss
GMA-7’s Wowowin and Chinoy incentives because we have to Earth-Air Philippines 2018, ful-
TV, bested out 39 other candi- teach them how to fish, rather filled Celeste’s duties instead.
dates and was crowned Miss than just give them fish for the Among the other winners
Earth Philippines 2019 last day. If you teach them how to were Misamis Oriental repre-
Wednesday, July 10 during the fish, then it will be there for a sentative Ana Monica Tan as
coronation night at The Cove, living. It will be there sustain- Miss Philippines Air, Marikina
Okada Manila, Parañaque. ably in them. Thank you.” City representative Alexan-
The Filipino-Chinese won the Janelle became the succes- dra Dayrit as Miss Philippines
crowd over when she was asked, sor of Miss Philippines Earth Fire, Tacloban City representa-
“Which do you think is a better 2018 Celeste Cortesi from the tive Chelsea Fernandez as Miss @CATRIONA_GRAY / INSTAGRAM
strategy to encourage people to Filipino community in Italy. Philippines Water, and Iloilo
be environmentally conscious
– give incentives for good envi-
ronmental practice or penalize
Unfortunately, Celeste was not
present to turn her crown over
for the coronation due to a bad
representative Karen Nicole
Piccio as Miss Philippines Eco-
Tourism.
Catriona Gray
bad eco-habits? Why?” along
with the four other finalists.
She answered, “I would choose
allergy, telling pageant fans the
night before, “Following the ad-
vice of my doctor, I will not be
The newly crowned queen
will be representing the coun-
try in the upcoming Miss Earth
speaks out about
to give incentives, because as a able to attend the coronation of pageant at the end of the year ■
body-shaming
Marian Rivera applauded for BY GIANNA LLANES
Philippine Canadian Inquirer
I know how it feels. I’m sorry
you’ve had to experience that.
donating extra breast milk AMIDST CONTROVERSIES

But know that you are more
than your appearance. You
are a capable, unique and wor-
being called “fat” by Miss Grand thy person. And you are never
BY GIANNA LLANES And because she is blessed with
mental, and safe zone,” also Thailand 2019 Arayha Suparuk, alone.”
Philippine Canadian Inquirer this, I salute her for choosing
posted on Marian’s donation, Miss Universe 2018 Catriona In addition, Catriona advised
to donate her excess expressedsharing, “Baby Mati will be Gray has finally provided her one specific follower who asked
milk to those who need it the drinking special breastmilk to- opinions on body-shaming as about confidence and “loving
AFTER THE recent birth of most.” night as he tries to grow stron- a whole, indirectly address- the way [she] is,” sharing, “You
her son Sixto, 34-year-old Ka- The actor continues, “Thank ger so his parents can bring him ing the issue to her more than are so much more than your
puso actress Marian Rivera has you, Maricel, for being that home from the NICU. He was 575,000 Twitter followers last body! You are your mind and
decided to donate her excess angelic link that would feed in-
born too early and needs life- Sunday, July 14. your unique talents and your
breastmilk, with her on-screen fants with all these thousandssaving breastmilk to combat all Catriona welcomed ques- character and your life expe-
partner and real-life husband of milliliters of breast milk,the life-threatening conditions tions from her supporters after riences and your personality!
Dingdong Dantes beaming with which to me is gold!” referring
of a preemie,” concluding, “His encountering a power outage You are so so much more than
pride about his wife’s generos- to a member of “The Milk Shar-mommy is still working on her in Manhattan, numerous ask- the exterior! And people will al-
ity on Instagram last Wednes- ing Hub,” which is the programsupply so thankfully generous ing about the Filipina-Austra- ways remember how you made
day, July 9. donors such as lian’s stand on body-shaming. them feel and not how you
To his 2.6 mil- Mommy Mar- She replies, “Obviously I stand looked.”
lion followers, ian Rivera. Keep firmly against any form of bul- She elaborates, “Confidence
Dingdong shares the milk flowing lying and bashing – online and isn’t something you’re born
an image of his at our TPE Milk off. It is never, ever okay to put with or that people ‘just have.’
wife and four- There are many things I admire Sharing Hub.” someone down for the sake It’s like a ‘muscle’ that you have
year-old daugh- about my wife, but one of them With her do- of ‘expressing your opinion.’ to decide to use and it strength-
ter Zia holding that really makes her a superwoman nation, Mar- With words come power and we ens the more you work on it.
the milk, stating, in my eyes is her dedication to ian works for should be using those words to So continue to work on your-
“There are many breastfeeding. the Philippine build someone up and not pull self, embrace your uniqueness
things I admire Congress as an them down.” and be kind and positive!” The
about my wife, Ambassador She adds, “It is never, ever 25-year-old tells another fol-
but one of them for Women and okay to put someone down for lower, “Insecurities will always
that really makes Children with the sake of ‘expressing your be there, but your ability to
her a superwoman in my eyes that advocates for breast milk Disabilities, supporting public opinion.’ With words come work past them is what you can
is her dedication to breastfeed- donations for the babies whose breastfeeding and being award- power and we should be using work on. Be kind to yourself,
ing. Being a witness to what mothers cannot provide con- ed the Breastfeeding Influenc- those words to build someone we’re all works in progress and
she went through with Zia, and sumable milk. er and Advocate Award by the up and not pull them down,” that’s okay.”
with what she is providing for The Parenting Emporium, a Mother and Child Nurses As- then encourages her follow- Catriona will be passing her
Sixto, I know that producing community that gathers par- sociation of the Philippines last ers, stating, “If anyone reading crown to the next Miss Uni-
that precious milk is not easy. ents as an “inclusive, non-judg- November 25, 2016. ■ this too has been body-shamed, verse in December 2019. ■
FRIDAY JULY 19, 2019 Entertainment 25
Feds bring new sex crime charges against singer

R. Kelly
BY SARA BURNETT seph Fitzpatrick said the R&B singer
AND CARYN ROUSSEAU was out walking his dog when he was
The Associated Press taken into custody about 7 p.m. Thurs-
day and was being held by federal au-
thorities. According to the Federal Bu-
CHICAGO — Singer R. Kelly, already reau of Prisons website, Kelly is being
facing sexual abuse charges brought by held at the high-rise Metropolitan Cor-
Illinois prosecutors, was arrested in Chi- rectional Center, in downtown Chicago.
cago on sweeping federal indictments He was arrested after the indictment
that accuse him and members of his en- was handed down earlier Thursday in
tourage of recruiting women and girls to federal court for the Northern District of
engage in illegal sexual activity with the Illinois. He is scheduled to be arraigned
performer and later paying victims and in Chicago federal court on Tuesday af-
witnesses to cover up his crimes. ternoon.
An indictment unsealed Friday in the Kelly’s attorney, Steve Greenberg, said
Eastern District of New York includes Friday that federal agents arrested Kelly @RKELLY / INSTAGRAM
charges of racketeering, kidnapping, on charges out of Illinois and New York.

forced labour and the sexual exploi- The singer hopes to be released after a federal charges. Fitzpatrick said Kelly’s documentary, Cook County State’s Attor-
tation of a child. It says Kelly and his bail hearing early next week, Greenberg arraignment date and time had not yet ney Kim Foxx said her office had been in-
managers, bodyguards and other as- said. been set. undated with calls about the allegations
sistants picked out women and girls at The conduct Kelly is charged with in Kelly has faced mounting legal trou- in the documentary. Her office’s investi-
concerts and other venues and arranged federal court “appears to largely be the bles this year after Lifetime aired a doc- gation led to the charges in February and
for them to travel to see Kelly. They also same” as what he is charged with in state umentary “Surviving R. Kelly,” which additional counts added in May.
set rules the women and girls had to fol- court, Greenberg said, adding that Kelly revisited allegations of sexual abuse of Kelly avoided prison after similar
low, including not leaving their rooms “was aware of the investigations and the girls. The series followed the BBC’s “R allegations were made more than a
— even to eat or go charges were not a Kelly: Sex, Girls & Videotapes,” released decade ago. A jury in 2008 acquitted
to the bathroom — surprise.” in 2018, that alleged the singer was hold- him of child pornography charges that
without Kelly’s per- “He and his law- ing women against their will and run- stemmed from a videotape, obtained by
mission, calling the yers look forward to ning a “sex cult.” the Chicago Sun-Times, allegedly show-
singer “Daddy,” and He and his his day in court, to Soon after the release of the Lifetime ing Kelly having sex with a minor. ■
not looking at other lawyers look the truth coming out
men, the indictment forward to his and to his vindication
alleges. day in court, from what has been
PSYCHIC
The indictment al- to the truth an unprecedented
leges that the crimi- coming out assault by others for
nal acts occurred and to his their own personal
over two decades dat- vindication gain,” Greenberg
FAITH
ing back to 1999, both from what said, adding that Kel-
in the U.S. and over- has been an ly looks forward to
seas. It accuses Kelly unprecedented being able to contin-
of engaging in sexual assault by ue making music and
acts with girls under others for their performing “for his
18 and without dis- own personal legions of fans that
closing that he had a gain. believe in him.”
sexually transmitted
disease. It also accus-
The arrest was the
second time this year
Reader, Healer and Adviser
es him of producing that Kelly has been
child pornography, taken into custody TELL PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE
including by asking minors to send him in Chicago on sex charges. The 52-year-
photographs. old Grammy winner, whose real name is
A separate 13-count indictment filed Robert Kelly, was arrested in February specializes on removing all types negative
in Chicago federal court details efforts to on 10 counts in Illinois of sexually abus- energy, bad luck and evil influences
cover up sexually explicit videos of Kelly ing three girls and a woman. He pleaded
with underage girls. Prosecutors say the not guilty to those charges and was re-
defendants paid hundreds of thousands leased on bail. helps in all life problems such
of dollars to victims and witnesses to Then on May 30, Cook County prose- as love life, business matters,
make sure they wouldn’t co-operate cutors added 11 more sex-related counts
with law enforcement. It also accuses involving one of the women who ac- immigration and family issues
Kelly of using physical abuse, violence cused him of sexually abusing her when
and blackmail to prevent victims from she was underage. A l l i n P r i v a t e a n d C o n fi d e n t i a l
providing evidence to law enforcement. Darrell Johnson, a publicist for Kelly,
The Chicago indictment charges Kelly said he planned to deliver a statement Call today for a better tomorrow
with child sex crimes, including produc- about the latest developments at a Fri-
778-379-4070
ing child pornography, and conspiracy day morning news conference in At- 99% OVER
to defraud the U.S. government. It also lanta. He declined to comment ahead of
names Kelly’s business manager and an- that time. ACCURATE 30 YRS EXP
other employee. Kelly’s attorneys could not immedi-
U.S. Attorney’s Office spokesman Jo- ately be reached for comment on the
26
Lifestyle
Are sharks really monsters? Or so we thought?
BY JOANNA BELLE DEALA they are commonly portrayed next 20 years.
Philippine Canadian Inquirer as? Or the story where we made Aside from this, a 2012 ar-
them appear to be the murder- ticle published in Conversation
ers is, in fact, largely the oppo- International’s blog has also
BEACH, a place that once heard, site? Comparing the number of proven that sharks are worth
excites many people because of, reported shark attacks to hu- much more when they are alive
among others, its stunning views mans to the number of sharks than being added as one of the
that led to many photo sessions, killed in humans’ hands, are we ingredients of a dish. The ar-
the laid back vibe it gives, and really the ones who should be ticle stated that one could sell
its extremely calming effect worried? a set of hammerhead shark fins
on us just by walking on sand On this day, July 14, the world for USD 100, but a diver who’s
and watching the waves. Being is celebrating an occasion dedi- interested to see and swim with
close to the sea also means we cated to these toothy life forms a shark in Galápagos Islands is
can enjoy a lot of water sports called Shark Awareness Day. If willing to pay for USD 5000.
and activities such as surfing, you think this day is for you to Yes, you could earn huge from
banana boat riding, snorkel- go out there and give warnings selling shark’s fin for a day, but
ing, deep sea diving, and many to beachgoers to watch out for if you would look at the bigger
more. However, some beachgo- the ‘underwater beasts’… nope. picture, drawing more tourists
ers, or even those who seldom It is actually meant for us to prey populations, preventing ing enough time for the plants to see live sharks could actu-
visit the coast, are afraid to be make room for respect and ad- disease from spreading and in those areas to grow back ally bring more money, benefit
in the water because aside from miration to these animals that leaving only the toughest and sooner. more people, thrive more busi-
not knowing how to swim, they most of us thought are ‘ruthless healthy ones. As longs as there are sharks, nesses, and more importantly,
wouldn’t want the idea of having man-eaters’ but, in reality, have Without sharks in the ocean, seagrass would be protected save them from the brink of ex-
these creatures lurking beneath done something good both to can you imagine living in an from being overgrazed. As long tinction.
their legs, waiting for the perfect the marine environment and to overpopulated ecosystem filled as sharks exist, they too can Eliminating sharks does not
timing to eat their next meal. us that we are unaware about. with disease-infected animals? also fight climate change. mean the world would finally
With its medium to enor- be a place full of sunshine and
mous size, unnerving gaze, and Importance in ecosystem Importance in fighting climate Importance in the economy rainbows. The reality is much
razor-sharp teeth, sure, it can- Who would have thought that change In addition to its importance, different. Getting rid of them
not be denied that majority these creatures with the spine- Little did we know, sharks are sharks also make contribution could put all of us in a cata-
of us have a mental picture of chilling reputation are the ones also protecting us from climate to boosting humans’ econo- strophic situation. If there are
sharks as deadly predators and responsible for keeping the change. How? By frightening mies. But we aren’t crediting things sharks can do for us, isn’t
see them as the ‘mafias’ of the ocean ecosystem healthy? herbivores of the ocean like sea that to the number of these ani- it right to return the favor by
seas that we and all other fish Sitting at the top of the food turtles that feed on seagrass. mals who meet their demise at also safeguarding them from
are scared of. In movies, sharks chain like king and queens, Seagrass has the vital role our own hands as their fins are the harms we ourselves have
are portrayed as bloodthirsty sharks play a crucial role in bal- of absorbing a huge amount of hacked from their body and brought to them?
monsters that attack humans ancing populations of several carbon and storing it within sold to markets at a very high Let’s stop having the per-
whenever and wherever they kinds of fish through feeding on sediments so it would be kept price. spective that sharks are the
want — thanks to films like organisms below them. out of the Earth’s atmosphere. Thanks to people who are fas- monsters of the sea and start to
Sharknado and Sand Shark A July 2008 study done by If sharks aren’t around and cinated with seeing and swim- learn as much as we can about
for letting us know that sharks Oceana titled, Predators as no one would prey on them, ming with the sharks, they are these animals — their origin,
have an awesome power to kill Prey: Why Healthy Oceans Oceana said sea turtles have helping to promote these crea- their different types, their hab-
people not only in the oceans Need Sharks, also found that the gall to consume more of its tures as one of the attractions of itats, as well as their behaviors.
but also in the air and sand. If aside from regulating the abun- main food source, leading to the tourism. A study in 2013 titled, There is so much to learn from
not in the films, sharks may dance of other species, sharks, release of more carbon in the Global economic value of shark them, and by educating our-
have been used by parents to as top predators, are able to atmosphere and thereby accel- ecotourism: implications for selves, we could find effective
scare their children that they sustain the underwater eco- erating global warming. conservation, found that more ways how to save our toothy
might get eaten by it if they go system in good shape by “pro- But with the sharks’ appear- than USD 300 million per year ocean pals. Spreading aware-
too far on the beach. viding essential food sources ance, sea turtles would most is generated by the shark tour- ness about sharks being good
But if truth be told, are sharks for scavengers” and eliminat- likely stay away from places ism, which could be doubled life forms would be a good idea
really the ‘killing machines’ ing those sick and weak from where their predators go, giv- to USD 780 million within the where to begin with, right? ■
FRIDAY JULY 19, 2019 Lifestyle 27
How wealthy singles can Liz Weston:
protect their riches from 3 steps to keep ‘solo

partners looking for a payout agers’ happier and safer
BY LIZ WESTON when the first boomers hit their
BY ALEKSANDRA SAGAN The Associated Press 40s, according to Pew Research
The Canadian Press Center. (The childless rate had
declined to 15% by 2014.)
RETIREMENT COACH Sara “(Solo agers) need to be
SINGLE PEOPLE often lament Zeff Geber visited several thinking about how to stay
the difficulties of the dating Northern California assisted safe and happy and satisfied
game, but the obstacles to a per- living facilities to interview with their life and connected
fect match can be compounded “solo agers” — people, either throughout their life,” she says.
for those in the upper echelons single or coupled, who don’t
of earners. have children to help them as Step one: Build a community
In addition to finding a suit- they grow older. People who don’t expand
able long-term partner, the At many facilities, she couldn’t their social networks can find
rich, famous and single need to find any. That puzzled her until themselves isolated and lonely
be wary of suitors who are more she realized that adult children as friends die or move closer to
interested in their pocketbook are often the ones pushing the their grandkids. Strengthening
than personality, and experts move into long-term care facilities with relatives and making
say there are ways to protect ties. new friends, par-
their wealth from opportunists. “Who is it that ticularly younger
“A fair amount” of clients us- gets mom or dad ones, can coun-
ing Preferred Match, a Toron- to move out of teract that trend.
to-based matchmaking service the two-story, So can cultivat-
for affluent people, express single-family Thinking ing relationships
fears around partners fishing home?” says about these with neighbours,
for a payout rather than a love become paramount, said Ser- A cohabitation agreement Geber, founder realities is coffee shop bud-
connection, said founder Chris- ena Cheng, director of wealth needs to be negotiated fairly, of LifeEncore hard but dies and other
tina Jay. She charges a mini- management and an invest- said the family lawyer, who coaching service necessary, acquaintances. A
mum $2,500 for three matches ment adviser at Richardson works on high-net worth and in Santa Rosa, especially 2014 study found
to up to $40,000 for a package GMP, which works with high complex family law disputes. California. “The for the baby people with
that includes a photoshoot and and ultra-high net worth cli- That means both people need kids badger and boomers more of these
world-wide partner search. ents, including several worth to disclose all their assets, cajole.” in or “weak tie” rela-
The simplest solution, it more than $25 million. which must be accompanied by Many people approaching tionships report-
seems, is to date within one’s People should ensure their a proper valuation, he said, and won’t have chil- retirement. ed being happier.
financial strata. electronics — which could hold both parties need to consult dren to look after
“That’s… easy to know that, important personal or business separate lawyers. them as they age, Step two:
that person is not just inter- financial information — are Such an agreement can limit either because Choose your
ested in them just for their password protected and se- the division of assets and mini- they didn’t have home carefully
money,” said Jay of a lawyer or cured, Cheng said. mize spousal support if the re- kids or the ones they have aren’t Your current home may not
doctor seeking a partner within “You just don’t leave your lationship fails, MacLean said. available or reliable. Without be the ideal place to grow old-
their profession. stuff around,” she said. “I mean, Another step worth consider- that help, they face greater risks er, especially if you won’t have
But a financial equal can be you could be sitting there having is a non-disclosure agree- of isolation, financial exploita- many opportunities to socialize
hard to find, she said, and some ing dinner with them and you’re ment (NDA), said Cheng, espe- tion, malnutrition and other after you stop driving. But not
people don’t want that. Instead, going to get something and you cially for artists, entrepreneurs ills, says Geber, author of “Es- everyone wants or can afford
they prefer a partner whose have a financial bank statement or other business people who sential Retirement Planning 55-plus developments, assisted
schedule is less demanding and just sitting there.” monetize ideas. for Solo Agers.” living or continuing care re-
can be more available to, say, If the couple starts spending An NDA can prevent a per- Who will let them know when tirement communities, which
vacation on a whim. nights at each other’s homes, son’s partner from stealing it’s time to stop driving? Who require residents to be healthy
In that case, the wealthy can the wealthy individual should their ideas or taking them to a will notice signs of physical or when they move in but then of-
take some precautions early in be thinking about having their competitor, she said, or leaking cognitive decline and find ap- fer skilled nursing or long-term
the dating game, said Jay. partner sign a cohabitation information about a big deal, propriate help? Who will pay care to those who need it.
Conversation about the ex- agreement, said Lorne Ma- such as a company’s plan to go their bills, vet their financial Some communities have or-
tent of their riches should be cLean, founder of Vancouver- public. advisors and monitor their bank ganized “villages,” which are
limited, she said. based MacLean Family Law. Ultimately, people need to be accounts? Who will hire and su- non-profit associations typi-
Those first encounters also of- A cohabitation agreement is careful when choosing whom to pervise caretakers or research cally created and staffed by
fer an opportunity to watch for similar to a prenuptiual agree- date, said Corina Weigl, a part- nursing facilities when they can residents of a neighbourhood to
red flags, said Jay, like the other ment, but for a couple who are ner and co-leader of the private no longer care for themselves? provide services such as trans-
person insisting on extravagant not married. client service group at Fasken Thinking about these reali- portation and access to vetted
vacations or expensive gifts. The amount of time it takes Martineau DuMoulin LLP, a ties is hard but necessary, espe- service providers. “Co-hous-
“It’s one thing to want to do for a couple to be considered law firm. cially for the baby boomers in ing,” where people build clus-
that — to offer that type of life- common-law — and receive “It’s the same thing you and or approaching retirement, Ge- ters of homes around shared
style to someone — as opposed many of the same protections I would want to exercise in our ber says. The rate of childless- spaces that encourage interac-
to the other partner really kind as a married couple should they own relationship,” she said. ness doubled with the boom- tion, is another model available
of pushing for that,” she said. split — depends on the prov- “You want to … exercise good ers, with 20% of women ages in some cities.
Once the couple starts spend- ince, and doesn’t have as clear judgement and try to assess 40 to 44 being childless in 2005 Or you could look for “natu-
ing any time in the wealthy per- a starting point as a marriage people’s character. Why are compared to about 12% in 1986,
son’s home, privacy protections certificate, he said. they in a relationship?” ■ ❱❱ PAGE 28 3 steps
28 Lifestyle JULY 19, 2019 FRIDAY
Apollo 11’s ‘amiable strangers’ Armstrong,

Aldrin, Collins
BY MARCIA DUNN to set foot on another world. tics. He was dubbed Dr. Ren-
The Associated Press Armstrong was superbly dezvous for his expertise in or-
qualified for the job: fighter pi- bital dockings.
lot in Korea, X-15 test pilot, one He flew on Gemini 12 in 1966
CAPE CANAVERAL, FLA. — of only two civilians selected and was on the backup crew for
Mission commander Neil Arm- for the second astronaut group Apollo 8. Then came Apollo 11.
strong was the flying ace, Buzz in 1962, Gemini 8 command He later legally changed his
Aldrin the scholar. Michael pilot, backup commander of name from Edwin E. Aldrin
Collins was a crack test pilot, Apollo 8 and, finally, command- Jr. to his childhood nickname
too, but also a wordsmith who er of Apollo 11. Buzz. His name was the inspi-
described the trio as “amiable He’d proven his mettle again ration for the character Buzz
strangers.” and again. He had to gain con- Lightyear in the animated
Apollo 11’s astronauts had trol of his tumbling Gemini 8 “Toy Story” films. His mother’s
six months to gel as a crew and spacecraft in 1966 and bring it name: Marion Moon.
prepare for humanity’s greatest down early, and he ejected from After Apollo 11, Aldrin spent
space feat. The three had never a lunar lander training device years struggling with mental LEFT TO RIGHT: Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin.
served together on the same in 1968 just before it crashed in depression and alcoholism. He NASA HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT GALLERY VIA WIKIPEDIA, PUBLIC DOMAIN
spaceflight before, and the “al- flames in Houston. left NASA in 1971 and briefly
most frantic” preparation left Armstrong left NASA two headed the test pilot school at the moon, he circled overhead the problem, and he wound up
little if any time for bonding, years after Apollo 11 and taught Edwards Air Force Base in Cali- in the command module. on Apollo 11.
Collins said. engineering at the University of fornia. For previous Apollo 11 anni- Collins was astounded when
“Apollo 11 was a little dif- Cincinnati until 1979. He spent Drawn toward the spotlight, versaries, Collins was content reporters later asked him about
ferent than some of the other his remaining years in his home Aldrin portrayed himself in a to be forgotten. But with the being lonely as he circled the
flights,” Collins explained. state of Ohio. He finally agreed 1994 episode of the TV program “huge gap” left by Armstrong’s moon by himself, especially on
“We didn’t cruise around in to a biography: 2005’s “First “The Simpsons” and took a spin death, Collins, 88, feels com- the lunar far side, out of radio
colour-co-ordinated Corvettes Man” by historian James Han- in 2010 on TV’s “Dancing with pelled to speak up even though contact. “I felt like I was Neil
or anything like that. We were sen, the basis for last year’s film. the Stars.” He’s travelled the “my first inclination for cele- and Buzz’s meal ticket home,”
all business. We were all hard Armstrong died in 2012 at age globe, including the South Pole, brating the 50th anniversary … he said. “I was in no way, shape
work, and we felt the weight of 82. pushing for Mars travel. is to go hide under a rock some- or form lonely.”
the world upon us.” *** Last year, two of his three where.” His two daughters have Collins left NASA six months
A brief look at each man: Buzz Aldrin was the second children sought to declare him helped him navigate the ava- after Apollo 11. He briefly
Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon, but mentally incompetent, then he lanche of requests. served as assistant secretary of
man to walk on the moon but the first astronaut to have a sued them. Both sides dropped The Air Force officer and for- state for public affairs and was
the least inclined to talk about it. doctorate and dance with the the case in March. mer test pilot flew on Gemini 10 founding director of the Smith-
Last year’s film, “First Man,” stars. Aldrin moves between Satel- in 1966, three years after being sonian Institution’s National
captured his private nature; Aldrin, now 89, had a long lite Beach, Florida, and South- accepted into the third astro- Air and Space Museum.
his two sons served as movie list of accomplishments by the ern California. naut group. He was supposed In an updated preface to his
consultants. Such reticence time NASA chose him for the *** to be command module pilot of 1974 autobiography “Carrying
merely reinforced the mystery third astronaut group in 1963: Michael Collins was “The Apollo 8, the first manned flight the Fire,” Collins said he enjoys
surrounding the late astronaut, third in his class at West Point, Forgotten Man” during the to circle the moon, but was fishing, painting and reading
who by skill, hard work and fighter pilot in Korea, Air Force Apollo 11 lunar landing: While bumped because of a bone spur near Florida’s Everglades, and
chance became the first human officer, a doctorate in astronau- the two others were walking on in his neck. Surgery corrected feels “lucky, lucky, lucky.” ■
3 steps...
❰❰ 27 rally occurring retire- someone else to make deci- but people may be able to con-
ment communities” sions should they become in- tract with professional guard-
where residents so- capacitated. These documents ians. An estate planning attor-
cialize and informally look out include powers of attorney for ney or financial planner may
for each other. These commu- finances and for health care. be able to put you in touch with
nities can crop up in a variety of (The medical power of attorney the appropriate professional.
locations, including apartment may also be called an advanced Geber urges solo agers to take
houses, condos, mobile home health care directive). With- care of these tasks without de-
parks and even tightknit neigh- out this paperwork, solo ag- lay. A health crisis or other di-
bourhoods of single-family ers could become wards of the saster could upend their lives
homes. Other possibilities in- court with strangers making and they won’t have an adult
clude sharing a place with other decisions for them, Geber says. child to help sort things out.
solo agers — “Golden Girls” Finding someone trustwor- “The biggest problem I see for
style — or renting a room to a thy to take over can be a chal- solo agers and all baby boomers
younger person. lenge. A responsible younger is the denial” of what aging can
friend or relative may be one bring, Geber says. “Open your
Step three: Enlist or hire your option. In California and Ari- eyes, do some planning.” ■
future guardians zona, people can hire licensed
Estate planning attorneys fiduciaries for this role, Geber This column was provided to The
recommend all adults have says. Other states don’t have li- Associated Press by the personal
documents in place that allow censing for fiduciaries, she says, finance website NerdWallet.
29
Sports
Choco Mucho new addition to PVL
led by ADMU Lady Eagles’ stars
BY GIANNA LLANES cludes the likes of other ADMU liga (PSL).
Philippine Canadian Inquirer Lady Eagles stars as well like PVL Open Conference Sea-
Alyssa Valdez and Jia Morado. son 3 will begin on August 10.
Tony Boy Liao, the director of Other than Rebisco’s first team
THE THIRD Open Confer- the tournament, added that Creamline, other squads re-
ence of the Premier Volleyball Choco Mucho was finalized to turning are Reinforced Con-
League (PVL) will be welcom- be included after Game 3 of the ference champions Petro Gazz,
ing newcomers Rebisco’s Choco finals when their sister team PacificTown-Army, BanKo,
Mucho for the next season, as was defeated by Petro Gazz. Motolite Volleyball, the Philip-
@JORDANCLARKSONS / INSTAGRAM the team is bannered by former Choco Mucho will be coached pine Air Force, and Bali Pure
Ateneo de Manila University by Oliver Almadro, with the purest Water.
Jordan Clarkson (ADMU) Lady Eagles Katrina

Tolentino, Maddie Madayag,
and Bea De Leon.
University Athletics Associa-
tion of the Philippines (UAAP)
Season 81 champions being
Palou elaborated on the im-
portance of the upcoming con-
ference as well, stating, “It’s an
will now play for The news was initially con-

firmed by President Ricky
Palou, who elaborated that the
joined by Cindy Imbo, Carla
Sandoval, Gyra Barroga, Erika
Alkuino, Dancel Dusaran, and
Open Conference, all the play-
ers are Filipino. It’s nice. It will
be a good one,” adding, “Even
Gilas Pilipinas in the All-Filipina tournament by

Sports Vision will be welcom-
ing Rebisco’s second team in the
Kim Gequillana, most either
from the University of Per-
petual Help or the recently dis-
without the imports, I think
the top four teams are still the
team to beat,” referring to Petro
FIBA World Cup league – the first being two-time

champion Creamline, which in-
banded United Volleyball Club
(UVC) of the Philippine Super-
Gazz, Creamline, Pacifictown-
Army, and BanKo. ■
BY GIANNA LLANES
Philippine Canadian Inquirer
have options on the naturalized
players if anything untoward
happens. But we’re hoping and
PH Volcanoes’ player opens up
TWENTY-SEVEN-YEAR-OLD
Filipino-American Jordan
praying that we stay healthy.”
Six-foot-five Clarkson had
his best NBA year last sea-
about struggling past as an orphan
Clarkson, who is currently a son, averaging 16.8 points, 1.8
guard for the Cleveland Cava- three-pointers, 3.3 rebounds, BY GIANNA LLANES they “slept wherever the night In 2012, he participated in the
liers in the National Basketball 2.4 assists, and 0.7 steals within Philippine Canadian Inquirer caught up with [them],” and af- country’s under-18 team before
Association (NBA), is officially about 27.3 minutes per game ter being sent to an orphanage being acquired by the Volcanoes
on head coach Yeng Guiao’s Gi- for the Cavaliers. by a woman who spotted their in 2015, where he was amidst
las Pilipinas lineup, which was When talking about the final LITO RAMIREZ, who made living conditions, bounced from bigger, stockier teammates who
officially submitted last Mon- 12 players that will be includ- history as one of the first full one location to another for yearswere half-Filipino. General
day, July 15. ed in the lineup, Guiao shared Filipino national rugby team until ending up at Tuloy sa Don manager of the Philippine Rug-
Guiao confirmed that Clark- in Filipino, “I cannot say who players, born and raised in Ma- Bosco. by Football Union Jake Letts
son is i19-man training pool, else is on it. That’s still for the nila, has recently made waves Six-year-old Ramirez was re- described Ramirez as “danger-
where 12 will be chosen to par- final approval of SBP (Samah- after sharing his rags to riches siding in that orphanage when ous” on the field, applauding the
ticipate in the upcoming FIBA ang Basketbol ng Pilipinas) and story where he player, stating,
World Cup Asian Qualifiers. MVP (Manuel V. Pangilinan). used to “smell “His strength is
Guiao clarified that he “submit- Once they approve that, I sub- rugby” to “play- his speed and his
ted the pool already to the SBP. mitted it today, they will release ing rugby” for agility. It’s re-
It’s a pool from where [they] the final pool.” the Philippine Therefore, rugby was suggested, ally hard for a big
will pick the final 12 once [they] The next leg of the FIBA Volcanoes. which he reveals he ‘didn’t have guy to catch him.
get closer to the FIBA World World Cup begins on August Taken in by any idea it was a sport.’ When they do
Cup,” explaining that there is 31, with seven-time Philippine a local orphan- catch him it can
no word yet from the interna- Basketball Association (PBA) age on March be painful.” Letts
tional federation whether or champion coach stating about 17, 1994, which added, “He’s
not Clarkson can play as a Fili- twice-a-week practices, “We’re makes the athlete 25 years-old counsellors from his school definitely got the grit. He’s been
pino citizen. asking the rest of the guys to on paper, Ramirez and his older urged him to pick a sport as a through it all.”
He talked about the young make an effort. I know they’re brother’s parents went missing recreational activity, which he After making a name for him-
player as “the backup plan” in in the important stages of the and were under the care of their quickly stated he was not inter- self in the professional sports
case naturalized player An- playoffs, but that’s part of the uncle, who was an addict. The ested in football and basketball. industry, Ramirez now has
dray Blatche cannot pursue his sacrifice. What’s important is boys were sent to the streets to Therefore, rugby was suggested, one goal in mind, explaining,
duties for Team Philippines, we need to have at least 10 to 12 beg for food, which led to them which he reveals he “didn’t have “I want to be with my parents.
clarifying, “Knock on wood, I players every practice so we can referring to a small bottle of any idea it was a sport,” revealing, I miss being part of a family. I
hope nothing happens, no harm go up and down and practice of- the solvent glue to fulfill them- “I thought it was the glue. That’s just don’t know how I can find
comes to Andray but at least we fense and defense.” ■ selves. Ramirez elaborates that why I chose rugby for sports.” them.” ■
30
Business
Economists eye minimal impact DTI pushes proposed
of slower China GDP on PH EO bringing down
BY JOANN VILLANUEVA
shipping costs
BY LESLIE GATPOLINTAN tional shipping lines.
MANILA – Some economists Philippine News Agency “Normally, ayaw nating ma-
have discounted a negative im- kiaalam sa mga (we do not want
pact on the Philippines in the to intervene in) setting rates
near term, of the slower second MANILA — The Department of but we have to set perhaps cer-
quarter growth of the Chinese Trade and Industry (DTI) will tain parameters by which they
economy this 2019. ask President Rodrigo Duterte can move so that we avoid over-
Gross domestic product to issue an executive order (EO) charging, unnecessary charges
(GPD) of the world’s second that will significantly reduce lo- or fees being imposed on the
largest economy posted a near- gistics costs for local companies importers,” he said.
ly 30-year low of 6.2 percent over the next few months. Lopez also urged importers
from 6.4 percent in the previ- DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez to negotiate with different sup-
ous quarter, which economists said he has instructed Under- pliers who can provide the best
said reflects the weaker global secretary Rowel Barba to re- rates.
economic outlook. convene the technical working He said the proposed EO will
Regina Capital managing di- group composed of the Depart- specify the agency that will be
rector Luis Limlingan told the ment of Trans- accountable for
Philippine News Agency (PNA) portation, DTI, the setting or at
that the Chinese economy’s and Department least having bet-
output from April to June this of Finance to ter control on
year is within market expecta- reconstitute the shipping rates;
tions “so it wasn’t that much a budget, which affected the gov- in another cut in the Bangko Joint Admin- Lopez said while the Bu-
shock.” ernment’s ability to spend ac- Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) key istrative Order they are reau of Customs
He, however, pointed out that cording to the program for this policy rates to help boost do- (JAO) resolving keen on (BOC) addresses
“still it raises concerns long year. mestic growth after a slide in high shipping coming up port congestion.
term of a slowdown.” Congress approved the pro- the first quarter to 5.6 percent costs and port with clear “(Under) JAO
“But long term, if growth posed PHP3.757-trillion na- from quarter-ago’s 6.3 percent congestion into guidelines basically right
slows, it may spill over to us as tional budget only last Febru- due to the impact of the budget an EO. on shipping now, (it is) inter-
China is a key trading partner,” ary while President Rodrigo R. approval delay, he said. Lopez told re- fees which agency coop-
he added. Duterte signed it into law last BSP’s policy-making Mon- porters on the are currently eration. But the
Also, Union Bank of the Phil- April 15. etary Board (MB) will have its sidelines of the set freely agency respon-
ippines (UnionBank) chief BTr data show that in 2018, fifth rate-setting meet for the 2nd Logistics by the sible for that
economist Ruben Carlo Asun- total government spending year on August 8. Services Philip- international will just have to
cion told PNA that he does not reached PHP3.408 trillion, It is widely expected to cut pines Confer- shipping be clarified and
see any direct and significant which is 21 percent higher than BSP’s key rates further after ence and Exhibi- lines. strengthened.
impact on the Philippine econ- the previous year’s PHP2.823 inflation last June reverted to tion Monday that But of course, we
omy of this latest growth report trillion. its downward path and slowed the proposed EO have the coop-
from China. Total revenues last year rose to 2.7 percent after rising to 3.2 is expected to eration of the in-
“The internal conditions, at 15 percent to PHP2.85 trillion percent in the previous month. bring down the ternational ship-
this point, are stronger driver from year-ago’s PHP2.473 tril- Inflation last April was three average cost of ping lines here,”
of Philippine GDP growth,” he lion. percent. logistics as a percentage of sales he added.
said, citing the improvement in This resulted in a budget gap The MB cut the BSP’s key of local firms from about 27 The Trade chief further said
government spending. of PHP558.3 billion, 59 percent rates by 25 basis points last percent to below 20 percent by the three departments will like-
“Government spending has higher than the previous year’s May on account of the sus- year-end or “a few months after ly endorse the draft EO to the
been an important indicator so PHP350.6 billion, with the tained decline of inflation rate, that” with streamlining of the President.
far this year (in) determining jump attributed to the govern- which peaked at 6.7 percent in process and costs of transport- “Wala tayong control sa EO
economic growth,” he added. ment’s infrastructure program. September and October 2018. ing goods. (We have no control when the
Data from the Bureau of the Similarly, Michael L. Rica- Ricafort added that easing Citing World Bank’s Dr. Ruth EO will be issued) but on the
Treasury (BTr) show that as of fort, Rizal Commercial Banking global inflation, as a result of Banomyong, he said the aver- draft, the technical working
end-May this year, government Corporation (RCBC) Econom- the global economic slowdown, age logistics cost of firms con- group will be reconvened. Give
expending declined by 0.8 per- ics & Industry Research Divi- and the possible cut in Federal sist of only 11.11 percent of the us maybe in a month’s time, we
cent year-on-year to PHP1.314 sion head, said China’s slower Reserve’s key rates when the total sales in Thailand, Vietnam will have a draft on this one,” he
trillion against year-ago’s output “could lead to slower Federal Open Market Com- at 16.3 percent, and Indonesia said.
PHP1.325 trillion. growth in Philippine exports/ mittee (FOMC) meets on July at 21.40 percent. “For now, our immediate re-
Authorities attributed the trade, that could, in turn, lead 30-31, 2019 may also be among Lopez said they are keen on sponse will be the JAO and then
slower government expendi- to slower Philippine economic/ the factors that may prompt the coming up with clear guidelines to be followed by the EO. The
tures growth to the delay in the GDP growth than otherwise.” MB to further slash the BSP’s on shipping fees which are cur- EO will set the tone from then
approval of this year’s national This development may result policy rates. ■ rently set freely by the interna- on,” he added. ■
FRIDAY JULY 19, 2019 Business 31
Facebook’s new currency plan

under scrutiny in Congress
BY MARCY GORDON gress over privacy and market cess and subject to regulatory
The Associated Press dominance, Facebook stirred oversight and review. In fact,
anger on Capitol Hill last I expect that this will be the
month with the unveiling of broadest, most extensive and
WASHINGTON — Facebook’s its plan to create a financial most careful pre-launch over-
ambitious plan to create a fi- ecosystem based on a digital sight by regulators and central
nancial eco-system based on a currency. Senate and House banks in FinTech’s history. We
digital currency faces questions hearings went on the calendar, know we need to take the time
from lawmakers, as it’s shad- and the Democratic head of to get this right.”
owed by negative comments the House Financial Services The planned digital cur-
from President Donald Trump, Committee, which is holding rency is billed as a “stablecoin”
his treasury secretary and the Wednesday’s hearing, called on backed by deposits in sovereign
head of the Federal Reserve. Facebook to suspend the plan currencies such as the dollar,
Congress begins two days of until Congress and regulators euro and Japanese yen — unlike
hearings Tuesday on the cur- could review it. bitcoin, ether or other digital MERCIGOD / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
rency planned by Facebook, to Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., currencies. Promising low fees,
be called Libra, starting with said that Facebook, with some 2 it could open online commerce other Cryptocurrencies, which subcommittee hearing, Face-
the Senate Banking Commit- billion users around the world, to millions of people around the are not money, and whose value book will be among four big
tee. Meanwhile, a House Judi- “is continuing its unchecked ex- world who lack access to bank is highly volatile and based on tech companies — along with
ciary subcommittee will extend pansion and extending its reach accounts and make it cheaper thin air. Unregulated Crypto Google, Amazon and Apple —
its bipartisan investigation of into the lives of its users.” She to send money across borders. Assets can facilitate unlawful testifying about their impact
the market power of Facebook, called Libra “a new Swiss-based But it also raises concerns over behaviour, including drug trade on the innovation and entre-
Google, Amazon and Apple. financial system” that poten- the privacy of users’ data and and other illegal activity.” preneurship of smaller compa-
Trump tweeted last week tially is too big to fail and could the potential for criminals to If they want to get into the nies. It’s the latest chapter in
that the new currency, Libra, require a taxpayer bailout. use it for money laundering and financial business, Facebook lawmakers’ examination of the
“will have little standing or de- David Marcus, the Facebook fraud. and its dozens of partner com- industry.
pendability.” Both Treasury executive leading the project, To address privacy concerns, panies in the venture will have “What happens in tech is
Secretary Steven Mnuchin and says in his testimony prepared Facebook created a non-profit to accept the kind of tight reg- that one big company grows to
Fed Chair Jerome Powell have for Tuesday’s hearing by the oversight association, with doz- ulation that banks are under, control a lot of stuff, and if it’s
expressed serious concerns re- Senate Banking Committee ens of partners including PayP- Trump said. allowed to stay there for too
cently that Libra could be used that Libra “is about develop- al, Uber, Spotify, Visa and Mas- Powell, a powerful financial long, it slows down the sector,”
for illicit activity. ing a safe, secure and low-cost terCard, to govern Libra. As one regulator who is independent Timothy Wu, a professor of law,
The Treasury Department way for people to move money among many in the association, of the Trump administration, science and technology at Co-
has “very serious concerns efficiently around the world. Facebook says it won’t have any told Congress last week that lumbia Law School, has said.
that Libra could be misused by We believe that Libra can make special rights or privileges. It Facebook’s plan “raises a lot “Companies like Google and
money launderers and terror- real progress toward building a also created a “digital wallet” of serious concerns, and those Facebook have come to hold too
ist financers,” Mnuchin told more inclusive financial infra- subsidiary, Calibra, to work on would include around privacy, much power. There’s a growing
reporters at the White House structure.” the technology, separately from money laundering, consumer sense that they have too much
on Monday. “This is indeed a Facebook agrees with Pow- its main social media business. protection, financial stability. control over information, news,
national security issue.” ell’s view that the government’s While Facebook owns and con- Those are going to need to be advertising, even who we are
Facebook has “a lot of work review of Libra must be “patrols Calibra, it won’t see finan- thoroughly and publicly as- and what’s going on.”
to do before we get to the point tient and thorough, rather than cial data from it, the company sessed and evaluated before Wu is among the expert wit-
where we’re comfortable with a sprint to implementation,” says. this proceeds.” nesses scheduled to appear be-
it,” Mnuchin said. Marcus’ statement says. “The Mnuchin’s comments came a Facebook’s challenges in fore the antitrust panel, which
Already under intense scru- time between now and launch few days after Trump tweeted: Washington go beyond Libra. also will hear from executives
tiny from regulators and Con- is designed to be an open pro- “I am not a fan of Bitcoin and Later Tuesday, at a Judiciary from the four tech companies. ■
‘Chatgate’ scandal...
❰❰ 18 Mayra Ponce-Men- chat shocked residents in a way board a “kitten.” Another partici- ernor Pedro Rossello, said in a ra- starting impeachment pro-
doza, who are sisters, that other scandals haven’t, par- pant jokes that a female member dio interview Monday that “I’m ceedings against the governor.
were arrested by the ticularly given Rossello’s image of the territory’s senate belonged committed to keep working.” Mendez Nunez said Rossello
FBI on 32 counts of fraud and as a gentle, even meek family in a whorehouse. Along with “I know some people think had been given a one-week
related charges. man, said Mario Negron Porti- a photo of himself greeting an differently, but I’ve determined deadline to reflect, show con-
The alleged fraud involves llo, a professor at the University obese man, the governor writes that it’s better to keep working trition and prove he could con-
$15.5 million in federal funding of Puerto Rico’s school of public “I’m still there. It’s my fourth or- without distraction, dealing tinue to govern.
between 2017 and 2019. Thir- administration. bit. He generates a strong gravi- with all the different issues that “This week he’ll meet with
teen million was spent by the “Everyone woke up one day tational pull.” Talking about a this situation has created.” mayors, with legislators, and
Department of Education dur- and the governor was spout- lack of forensic pathologists at a The president of the com- we have to give him this time,”
ing Keleher’s time as secretary ing vulgarities,” Negron said. government forensic agency, So- monwealth’s House of Rep- Mendez Nunez said. “Impeach-
while $2.5 million was spent by “There’s nothing worse for a brino says “can’t we feed a body resentatives, Carlos Mendez ment isn’t on the table yet. But
the insurance administration politician than losing legitima- to the crows?” Nunez, said Sunday night that we reserve the right to evaluate
when Avila was the director. cy. I think Ricardo Rossello has Rivera Marin, Sobrino, Ber- legislators from Rossello’s pro- if that’s merited.” ■
Despite widespread cynicism lost legitimacy.” mudez and Miranda have al- statehood New Progressive
in Puerto Rico about politicians’ One chat member calls the ready resigned or been fired. Party, which has a majority in Weissenstein contributed from
corruption and self-dealing, the head of the federal oversight Rossello, the son of former gov- both houses, did not support Havana.
32
Technology
Artificial intelligence makes fishing more
sustainable by tracking illegal activity
BY MMELINA ligence, I discussed the ways AI Global Fishing Watch shows
KOURANTIDOU can be used to help marine re- vessel movement in near real-
Postdoctoral Fellow Marine source management. time. Its work goes beyond
Affairs Program Ocean Frontier tracking vessel activity: the
Institute Dalhousie University, Poached fish neural network (computer pro-
The Canadian Press Fisheries and conservation gram) it uses can identify vessel
managers have put a lot of ef- size and engine power, the type
fort in recent years in establish- of fishing being done and the
THE WORLD’S fish stocks are ing spatial management tools gear used. The ambitious proj-
in decline and our increasing such as marine protected areas ect goes as far as tracking hu-
demand for seafood may be one to help fish stocks recover from man slavery and rights abuse,
of the main drivers. But the true past over-exploitation. Fish a well-known phenomenon in
extent of the problem is hard biomass in no-take marine re- the fishing industry.
to estimate, especially when serves can be on average 670 The developments in AI ap-
fishing occurs in the high seas, per cent greater than in unpro- plications have been impres-
which lie beyond national juris- tected areas. sive in recent years, allowing
diction and are hard to monitor. Even though they are pro- for a better understanding of
Conservation planners face tected, these areas are not al- fishing activity across the globe.
growing pressures to combat ways immune to IUU fishing. Further progress in making
illegal, unregulated and unre- Poaching occurs and cannot be them more widely applicable
ported (IUU) fishing, the value tracked easily. This can make it has been limited partly by the
of which has been estimated at difficult to evaluate the effec- costs involved for the industry.
US$10-23.5 billion annually. tiveness of the protected area Concerns about the impact of
This is an important cost for so- in a rigorous scientific manner. digital surveillance on privacy
ciety as a whole, but also for the IUU fishing results in envi- efficiency in fisheries manage- commercially fished invasive interests are also an issue.
major high seas fishing coun- ronmental, economic and so- ment. Examples include auto- species are spreading. Despite all the progress in AI
tries such as China and Taiwan cial costs — namely declining matic review of video footage, However, there are also po- science and the development
that subsidize their fleets and fish stocks — and can lead to a monitoring vessel sailing pat- tential risks. Some fear the data of advanced algorithms that
may have low labour costs. loss of profit for those fishers terns for IUU fishing and illegal may be used for unintended improve the quality and speed
Artificial intelligence (AI) who play by the rules. It can at-sea transshipments (mov- purposes or that AI tools might of information transmitted for
could address this global envi- turn the industry against the ing goods from one ship to an- replace manually performed ongoing fishing activities at
ronmental concern — and sat- regulatory authorities that im- other), compliance with catch tasks and make human labour sea, there is still very little for-
isfy the need of seafood retail- pose these spatial restrictions, limits and bycatch or discard obsolete, a big concern for malized integration of science,
ers and consumers to know if undermine public trust in fish- regulations, and improving as- small, coastal fishery-depen- regulatory authorities and the
what they’re selling and eating eries management and conser- sessment of fish stocks. dent communities. fishing industry.
is sustainable. Social scientists vation science. AI tools can also help build Making the best use of what
are beginning to think of ways trust among fishers, scientists The way forward AI tools have to offer requires
that can bring AI, ecology and Tracking fishing with AI and society through improved The Global Fishing Watch experts to transcend their dis-
economics together — to design Traditionally, observers have seafood traceability. platform, an independent orga- ciplinary boundaries and ac-
policies that target socially de- been employed, at high cost, Image recognition using AI nization that emerged through tively collaborate — so they can
sirable outcomes such as pre- to monitor fishing activity on can help identify the size of a a collaboration between provide value to ongoing man-
serving biodiversity values and board vessels. But in remote vessel and its activity. It can Google, SkyTruth (a digital agement efforts to conserve
returning the benefits of fish- locations, such as the Arctic, it help conservation managers mapping non-profit organiza- biodiversity and build trust
ing to society. can be difficult to find observ- understand who fishes for what tion) and Oceana, is an excel- among seafood consumers. ■
At a February meeting of HU- ers. in international waters where it lent example of how combining
MAINT, a European Commis- AI tools have the potential to is unclear who the fish belong AI and satellite data can change This article is republished from
sion-led initiative on human lower monitoring and opera- to. It may also contribute to a our understanding of global The Conversation under a Cre-
behaviour and machine intel- tional fishing costs and improve better understanding of how fishing activity. ative Commons license.
FRIDAY JULY 19, 2019 Technology 33
Beyond sex robots: Erobotics explores erotic

human machine interactions
BY SIMON DUBE agents or erobots. enact unlimited behaviours in
PhD student Concordia The term erobot character- simulated worlds. The ability to
University and Dave izes all virtual, embodied and think and learn in fundamen-
Anctil Chercheur affilie a augmented artificial erotic tally different ways than hu-
l’Observatoire international agents, as well as the technolo- mans will allow for a wide new
sur les impacts societaux de gies that produce them. This range of intimate human-ma-
l’intelligence artificielle et du definition includes — but is not chine relationships, redefining
numerique (OIISAN) Universite limited to — prototypes of sex what it means to fall in love and
Laval, The Canadian Press robots, virtual or augmented have sex with artificial beings.
erotic characters, artificial And that, in itself, should be
partner applications and erotic considered an erotic revolu-
SCIENCE FICTION films such chatbots. The word erobot is a tion. It is also the ground for the
as Blade Runner (1982), Lars portmanteau of eros (a histori- creation of a new research field
and the Real Girl (2007) and cally rich philosophical con- called Erobotics.
Her (2013) explore the advent cept referring to love, desire,
of human-machine relation- sensuality and sexuality, bot The study of human-erobot
ships. And in recent years, real- (a software agent), and robot interactions
ity has met fiction. (a machine capable of autono- Erobotics is an emerging field of pleasure, freedom and di- dated interactive sex education
Powered by advancements in mously performing complex of transdisciplinary research versity. Erobotics also aims to and help people learn about
artificial intelligence (AI) and series of actions). The term ero- exploring our interaction with develop technologies that im- respect, consent, diversity and
social robotics, artificial social bot is meant to emphasize the artificial erotic agents, as well prove our well-being and guide mutuality in an innovative way.
agents are learning to com- agential and relational aspects as the technology that produces the development of artificial Erobots could be used as
municate, learn and socialize, of new erotic technologies and them. Erobotics focuses on the erotic agents. Moreover, Ero- standardized research tools
transforming our societies. Yet highlight the fact that artificial social, relational and agential botics is concerned with the to help researchers overcome
research on human-machine agents are becoming social ac- aspects of artifical agents and ethical and social implications ethical and methodological
interaction is still in its early tors in their own right. the fact that we increasingly of erobots: for instance, who challenges related to sensitive
stages, particularly in the areas treat them as social actors in should be allowed to interact research programs. They could
of intimacy and sexuality. More than sex robots their own rights. with erobots, what forms and act as both stimuli and record-
In addition to our research One of the most (in)famous Not only the use of advanced behaviors should be possible ing instrument in research pro-
on the topic, we have also been type of erobot is the human- technology in sex and relation- and how will they transform tocols and reduce risks associ-
involved in spearheading ini- like sex robot. However, sex ship, but the artificial erotic our social norms regarding sex- ated with human-human erotic
tiatives to remedy the lack of robots represent only a fraction beings that emerge from these uality and intimacy? interactions.
knowledge on intimate human- of what erobots are and can be kinds of technologies.
machine relationships. In this as a result of the advancement, Erobotics develops theoreti- Future applications of erobots Transdisciplinary futures
spirit, we organized the first combination and the intercon- cal, experimental and clinical Erobots could have applica- But ultimately, to harness
colloquium on erobotics at the nectivity of new technologies. research methods to study all tions in health, education and erobots’ potential, we must
87th Annual Congress of the For example, progress made phenomena related to human- research. build transdisciplinary collabo-
Association Francophone pour in conversational agents (pro- erobot interactions. The field Erobots could be used for rations to tackle the complex
le Savoir. There, researchers grams that interprets and re- is interested in questions such individuals who have trouble phenomena related to erobot-
discussed various themes rang- sponds to users in ordinary nat- as: What kinds of relationships finding partners, who may pre- ics. This means bringing inputs
ing from media and gender ural languages), soft robotics will we develop with artifi- fer artificial agents or simply from across disciplines — from
representations of sexual tech- (a field that constructs robots cial agents? How will erobots want to experience pleasure. computer engineering and pro-
nologies to their medical and similar to living organisms), transform our erotic minds and Erobots could also be used in gramming to social sciences
therapeutic potential. cloud computing and virtual behaviors and influence our re- medical and therapeutic set- and humanities — as well as
and augmented reality will in- lationships? What regulations tings to help with intimacy- bridging academia and the pri-
A new erotic revolution creasingly expose humans to should be implemented regard- related fears and anxiety or to vate sector.
Interestingly, intimacy and new kinds of erotic partners. ing erobots? help trauma victims get reac- A collaborative future is the
sexuality may just be some of These partners will be able to As it has been suggested re- quainted with their body and key to develop erobots that
the most important areas to manifest themselves through garding the employment of sex sexuality. contribute to our individual
consider when it comes to the various interfaces such as cell- toys, dolls, and robots, Erobot- Erobots could be employed and collective well-being. ■
AI revolution, because new ad- phones, computers, gaming ics operates under sexuality for exploration and practice to
vanced technologies increase consoles and virtual reality and technology positive frame- help people discover their erot- This article is republished from
the possibilities of human in- equipment. They will be able works. This means that Erobot- ic preferences. They could also The Conversation under a Cre-
teraction with artificial erotic to take a variety of forms and ics emphasizes the importance be developed to provide vali- ative Commons license.
Waving the...
❰❰ 22 also a knighted Rizal- with a long line of parade par- the CCFAQ, the Filipino Sea- of Montreal, and remittance ing together as one Filipino
ist, was happily sup- ticipants in their best costumes farers Association Montreal, business organizations such as family on a day like celebrat-
ported by family and and forms. They didn’t only get Quebec Association of Fili- Asenso Remit, World Remit, ing independence day. Prov-
friends in the community, the to show their Sunday’s best but pino Teachers, Felix Y. Manalo and others. ing once and for all that when
likes of Sir James dela Paz, Sir chant their world missions as Foundation, Tau Gamma Phi/ Food, fun, camaraderie, Pinoys unite, nothing can be
Gerry Danzil, Sir Boy Galang well, so to speak. Among the Sigma Grand Fraternity/Soror- songs, dances, and the bombas- more fun. Congratulations to
and their beautiful wives Rose, organizations that participated ity, Philippine Foundation of tic show of power with a 6-can- chair Sir Dario Boco and to the
Linda and Anne, respectively. in the event were: different Montreal (Seniors in Motion), non gun salute to highlight the Montreal team-up of CCFAQ
The patriotic event kicked off chapters of the KOR in Quebec, Filipino Truckers Association jubilation that goes with com- and KOR. ■
JULY 19, 2019 34
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Travel
Mindanao still a safe destination: DOT exec
BY AZER PARROCHA I would encourage our Filipino ”We see that there’s a re-
Philippine News Agency tourists to visit Zamboanga and newed interest in establishing
you will be pleasantly surprised direct routes to our interna-
how the pink beach of Santa tional gateway in Mindanao
MANILA — Mindanao remains Cruz island is,” he added. and the Department of Tourism
a safe place to visit, a tourism Routes Development Team is
official said on Wednesday. Doubled efforts busy talking to these carriers to
Department of Tourism Alabado, meanwhile, empha- consider Davao International
(DOT) Assistant Secretary Ro- sized that regional offices are Airport as one of the destina-
berto Alabado III made this also doubling efforts to change tions,” Alabado said.
remark after President Rodrigo the perception of a Mindanao “They are busy talking to all of
R. Duterte warned of “very dan- that has been under martial these chartered flights to estab-
gerous times ahead” particular- rule since the May 2017 Marawi lish more routes going to Mind-
ly in Sulu and Basilan Islands. siege. anao. That would be a key action
Alabado said the agency will “(It’s) doubled because we are needed to have more people vis-
always abide with the Presi- working on changing a percep- it Mindanao,” he added.
dent, however, noted that there tion. That’s why we are here to At present, there are four
were several areas in Mindanao show you what is actually real international connections to
that are not “troubled.” on the ground,” Alabado said. DOT Asst. Secretary Roberto Alabado III. Davao including Singapore-
“Regional offices (in Mind- “What we’re looking at right DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM - PHILIPPINES / FACEBOOK Davao (Silkair), Jinjiang-Davao
anao) are doing good efforts in- now, there are some safe places (XiamenAIr), Hong-Kong
troducing all of the good parts but there are places in Mindan- indicator that tourists continue More routes Davao (Cathay Dragon), and
of what the destinations have to ao where the (travel) advisories to visit Mindanao. There are also measures be- Qatar-Davao (Qatar Airways).
offer,” Alabado said in an eco- are better,” he added. “It’s full of attractions and ing taken to fan interest of in- Davao is known for various
nomic briefing in Malacañan Alabado said domestic tour- destinations now we would like vestors in establishing direct tourist attractions including
Palace. ism is going very well with all Filipinos to come visit Min- routes to the Davao Interna- the Mt. Apo, the Philippine
“If you go to Zamboanga, I hotels in Davao City always danao and see another culture,” tional Airport, the internation- Eagle Center, and the Crocodile
don’t think it’s a troubled area. “fully-booked” which is a good Alabado said. al gateway to Mindanao. Park, among others. ■
DOT ‘confident’ to take lead

role in sustainable tourism
BY STEFFI RAMOS ties but will also be enjoyed by they can operate.
Philippine News Agency the next generation,” Alabado “Quality accommodations
explained. ensure that tourists will have a
“We cannot accept progress quality experience while in the
MANILA — The Department of without inclusive development Philippines,” Alabado noted.
Tourism (DOT) expressed con- of all our stakeholders. It is the As of July 10, 2019, there are
fidence that it is ready to take only way that we can truly cre- already 356 establishments ac-
a “lead role” when it comes to ate quality destinations in the credited to operate in the reha-
tourism sustainability by show- region,” he added. bilitated Boracay Island – with
casing Boracay Island as its combined room capacity of
model. Accreditation policy 13,142.
In an economic briefing in In 2018, the DOT joined Last month, the DOT bared
Malacañang on Wednesday, forces with the Department of that it will bid to host the next
DOT Assistant Secretary Ro- Environment and Natural Re- United Nations World Tour-
berto Alabado III echoed DOT sources (DENR) and the De- ism Organization General As- that their sustainability efforts eas,” Alabado said.
Secretary Bernadette Romulo- partment of the Interior and sembly in 2021 and the World go beyond Boracay. Alabado, however, clarified
Puyat’s directive that for the Local Government (DILG) to Travel and Tourism Council or They are also now closely that for these areas, a closure is
country to become a quality rehabilitate Boracay Island, WTTC Global Summit in the monitoring other famous tour- not necessary.
destination tourist destination, which was once described by same year. ist destinations such as El Nido He explained that they are
it must ensure that it is also sus- President Rodrigo Duterte as a “This move allows us to tell and Coron in Palawan, Panglao now coordinating with region-
tainable. “cesspool.” the world that we are confident in Bohol, and Siargao. al offices of DENR and DILG
“Sustainability means we Following a six-month clo- in taking a leadership role when “The Secretary (Puyat) just in these areas to monitor the
keep our oceans and mountains sure and rehabilitation, the it comes to sustainability,” Ala- signed the creation of an inter- stricter implementation of the
clean, promote our heritage DOT now strictly enforces ‘No bado said. sectoral DOT technical work- ‘No Compliance, No Accredita-
sites as the nation’s treasures, Compliance, No Accreditation’ ing group, which was organized tion’ policy to ensure that those
and create destinations that policy. Accommodations now Beyond Boracay to develop and implement ac- operating in these areas follow
will not only build communi- needed to be accredited before The DOT also underscored tion plans in these tourist ar- government regulations. ■
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Officials flagged...
❰❰ 16 In recent weeks, China CFIA that informs operational and fol-

asked Canada to suspend all low-up activities to verify compliance
its meat-export certificates and take any appropriate actions, in ac-
to the Asian country after Chinese cus- cordance with laws and regulations,” Bi-
toms inspectors detected residue from a beau said.
restricted feed additive, called ractopa- “The Canadian food safety system is
mine, in a batch of Canadian pork prod- strong and recognized as one of the best
ucts. A statement by China’s embassy in in the world and the government is con-
Ottawa said the investigation uncovered fident in all products approved by the
at least 188 forged veterinary health cer- CFIA as safe for local consumption as
tificates and argued the Canadian sys- well as for export.”
tem had “obvious safety loopholes.” The list only provides numbers for
Chinese authorities have also blocked China and does not include compara-
imports of Canadian canola seeds, alleg- ble numbers for Canada’s other trading
ing they found pests in some shipments. partners.
The federal government says it has tried Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer
unsuccessfully to send a delegation of recently called on Prime Minister Jus-
inspectors to China to examine the evi- tin Trudeau to step up inspections on
dence. all products from China and to consider
The economic consequences of Chi- slapping tariffs on imports.
na’s trade actions on Canadian food Bibeau’s office has said Canada has no
shipments, as well as the detentions of intention of increasing inspections on
PANDIT : SRI SAI RAM

Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, are Chinese imports.
widely seen as attempts by Beijing to Sylvanus Kwaku Afesorgbor, an expert
pressure the Liberal government into in agri-food trade and policy, wrote in an
in Surrey
releasing Meng. email that Canada would likely take a
The list from the Canadian Food In- long time before implementing actions
spection Agency shows it’s not uncom- against Chinese imports.
mon for inspectors to raise concerns “Canada will always play to the rules
about imports from China. and exhaust all democratic channels
Pandit: SRI SAI RAM, Born in Astrologer’s Family. Between the beginning of 2017 and the available through international trade
end of February this year, agency offi- agreements such as (the World Trade
He Can Tell Your Past,Present & Future. cials “detected problems” with 889 food Organization),” wrote Afesorgbor, an
He Is Expert In Palm Reading, Face Reading, Horoscope or food ingredient imports into Canada assistant professor at the University of
from China, according to the document. Guelph.
& Numerology, Vastu Shastra, Lucky Numbers And Gems. Only four food shipments, however, “Any retaliatory action may result in
from China were refused entry into trade war and that may negatively affect
Canada over that period, CFIA’s quar- the two countries.”
terly reports show. Glenford Jameson, a Toronto-based
An agency spokeswoman said CFIA lawyer with expertise in the food sector,
investigates concerns to determine if it’s said the CFIA list provides an extra lev-
a hazard or fails to comply with Canadi- el of detail that’s usually omitted from
an standards. When necessary, she said public documents. He added that none
officials take action — including minor of the concerns flagged in the document
label corrections, recalls, product sei- are highly unusual.
zure, entry refusals and the cancellation “This list is a list that wouldn’t be
of licences. surprising from any country, includ-
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude ing the United States, and is really just
Bibeau said in an emailed statement that a byproduct of having a stringent food-
the issues in the CFIA list do not neces- inspection and food-regulatory system,”
sarily correlate to a particular problem Jameson said.
with imported food products from for- “No food commodity is traded at 100
eign countries. per cent perfect compliance all the
SPECIALIST IN BRINGING “This is a list of cases reported to the time.” ■
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Food
Get that sticky rice crispy For a creative chicken
chew that kids and adults love salad, get inspiration
AMERICA’S TEST
KITCHEN
from Morocco
AMERICA’S TEST • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skin-
WHILE ALMOST everyone is KITCHEN less chicken breasts, trimmed
familiar with the classic rec- • Salt and pepper
ipe for Rice Krispies Treats, • 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
slight variations on the original FOR A creative chicken salad, • 1 teaspoon garam masala
abound. We think our recipe we were inspired by the fla- • 1/2 teaspoon ground corian-
gets them just right, with the vours of Morocco: apricots, der
perfect ratio of marshmallow lemon and warm spices. • Pinch smoked paprika
and butter to cereal for a bar To give our dressing com- • 1/4 cup lemon juice (2 lem-
with the sticky chew that kids plex flavour, we reached for ga- ons)
love and that adults remember ram masala, a traditional spice • 1 tablespoon honey
fondly. blend of coriander, cumin, gin- • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas,
The basic procedure is the STEVEN DEPOLO / FLICKR, CC BY 2.0 ger, cinnamon, and black pep- rinsed
same as the back-of-the box per. We also added a little more • 3/4 cup dried apricots,
recipe: Melt butter and marsh- up sides of pan, smoothing foil pecans, toasted and chopped, coriander, honey, and smoked chopped coarse
mallows, mix in cereal, and flush to pan. Spray with vegeta- into marshmallow mixture paprika for depth. • 1 shallot, sliced thin
press into a pan—it couldn’t be ble oil spray. with cereal. Microwave ad- Blooming the spices in the • 2 tablespoons minced fresh
simpler. But we like a generous Melt butter in Dutch oven ditional 1/2 cup semisweet microwave deepened their fla- parsley
portion of these cereal treats; over low heat. Add marsh-mal- chocolate chips in bowl at 50% vours for an even bolder dress- • 2 romaine lettuce hearts (12
for thick, substantial squares, lows, vanilla, and salt and cook, power, stirring occasionally, ing. Chickpeas further echoed ounces), cut into 1-inch piec-
we pat the mixture into an stirring constantly, until melted until melted, 30 to 60 seconds. the Moroccan theme and lent es
8-inch square pan instead of and smooth, about 6 minutes. Drizzle chocolate over cooled heartiness, and crisp romaine • 4 ounces (4 cups) watercress
the usual 13-by-9 inch pan. Off heat, stir in cereal until in- treats and let set for 15 minutes combined with slightly bitter • ½ cup whole almonds, toast-
Adding a little salt to the mix corporated. Transfer mixture before cutting treats. watercress made the perfect ed and chopped coarse
kept sweetness in check. to prepared pan and press into — Loaded Rice Crispy Treats: bed of greens for our toppings.
Greasing the knife we used even layer with greased spatula. Stir 1 cup pretzels, broken into Reserving a bit of the dressing Pat chicken dry with paper
to slice the bars ensured that Let treats cool for 30 minutes. 1/2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup salted to drizzle on just before serving towels and season with salt and
we were able to produce neat, Using foil overhang, remove dry-roasted peanuts; 1/2 cup made the flavours pop. pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in
easy-to-cut squares. These rice treats from pan. Cut into 16 semisweet chocolate chips, and 12-inch skillet over medium-
crispy treats are delicious as is, squares and serve. 1/2 cup toffee bits into marsh- Moroccan chicken salad with high heat until just smoking.
but their simplicity also makes mallow mixture with cereal. apricots and almonds Brown chicken well on first
them an ideal backdrop for a Variations — Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Servings: 4-6
whole host of flavourings and — Almond Joy Rice Crispy Treats: Add 1/2 cup peanut but- Start to finish: 1 hour ❱❱ PAGE 38 For a creative
mix-ins, so we developed several Treats: Stir 1 cup toasted sweet- ter chips to pot with marsh-
variations sure to please any ened shredded coconut; 1 cup mallows. Stir 1 cup dry-roasted
crowd. Any brand of toasted rice toasted sliced almonds; and 1/2 peanuts into marshmallow
cereal will work in this recipe. cup semisweet chocolate chips -mixture with cereal. Micro-
into marshmallow mixture wave additional 1/2 cup peanut
Rice crispy treats with cereal. -butter chips in bowl at 50%
Servings: 16 — Chocolate-Cherry Rice power, stirring occasionally,
Start to finish: 1 hour Crispy Treats: Add 1/2 cup until melted. Drizzle melted
white chocolate chips to pot peanut butter chips over cooled
• 3 tablespoons unsalted but- with marshmallows. Stir 1 cup treats and let set for 15 minutes
ter dried cherries, chopped, into before cutting treats.
• 10 ounces marshmallows marsh-mallow mixture with — Salty Cashew-Caramel
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract cereal. Microwave 1/2 cup Rice Crispy Treats: Stir 1 1/2
• 1/4 teaspoon salt semisweet chocolate chips in cups salted roasted cashews,
• 5 cups (5 ounces) crisped rice bowl at 50% power, stirring oc- chopped coarse, and 4 1/2 ounc-
cereal casionally, until melted, 30 to es quartered soft caramels into
60 seconds. Drizzle over cooled marshmallow mixture with ce-
Make foil sling for 8-inch treats. Let set for 15 minutes real. ■
square baking pan by folding before cutting treats.
2 long sheets of aluminum foil — Double Chocolate Caramel Nutrition information per serv-
so each is 8 inches wide. Lay Turtle Rice Crispy Treats: Add ing: 108 calories; 20 calories
sheets of foil in pan perpen- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate from fat; 2 g fat (1 g saturated; 0
dicular to one another, with chips to pot with marsh-mal- g trans fats); 6 mg cholesterol; 96
extra foil hanging over edges of lows. Stir 4 1/2 ounces quar- mg sodium; 22 g carbohydrate; 0
pan. Push foil into corners and tered soft caramels and 1 cup g fiber; 11 g sugar; 1 g protein. MICHAEL W. MAY / FLICKR, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
38 Food JULY 19, 2019 FRIDAY
How to turn chickpea fritters

into a delicious burger
AMERICA’S TEST To top off our burgers, we cre- • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
KITCHEN ated a sauce -featuring tahini, • 2 teaspoons baking powder
Greek yogurt, and lemon juice • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil,
and also added sliced cucum- plus extra as needed
FALAFEL ARE crispy on the ber and quick pickled red on- • 4 hamburger buns, toasted if
outside, soft on the inside, ions for a burger so flavourful desired
packed with seasoning, and ut- we may never go back to falafel • 1/4 English cucumber, sliced
terly irresistible. Here we es- wrapped in pita bread. thin
sentially supersize these chick- • 1/2 cup Quick Pickled Red
pea fritters to make a uniquely Falafel burgers with tahini- Onions (recipe follows)
delicious burger. yogurt sauce
We started by soaking dried Servings: 4 Place chickpeas in large con-
chickpeas overnight to soften Start to finish: 1 hour tainer and cover with water by
before grinding them into coarse 2 to 3 inches. Soak at room tem- MARCO VERCH / FLICKR, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
bits along with onion, herbs, gar- • 8 ounces dried chickpeas, perature for at least 8 hours or
lic, and spices. Traditional falafel picked over and rinsed up to 24 hours. Drain well. using rubber spatula, mix un- a deep purple colour.
recipes use flour and chickpeas • 1/3 cup tahini Whisk tahini, yogurt, and til fully incorporated. (Falafel
for a dough-like texture, but un- • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt lemon juice in medium bowl mixture can be refrigerated for • 1 cup red wine vinegar
cooked flour yielded patties that • 3 tablespoons lemon juice, until smooth. Season with salt up to 2 hours.) • 1/3 cup sugar
were dry and bready; instead, we plus extra for seasoning and extra lemon juice to taste; Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick • 1/4 teaspoon table salt
used a microwaved flour paste to • 3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves set aside. (Sauce can be refrig- skillet over medium heat un- • 1 red onion, halved and sliced
add moisture and create a soft in- and stems erated for up to 4 days; let come til shimmering. Using 1 cup thin through root end
terior. • 3/4 cup fresh parsley leaves to room temperature and stir to measure, drop 4 even portions
To ensure burger-size falafel, • 1/2 onion, chopped fine recombine before serving.) (about 3/4 cup each) into skil- Bring vinegar, sugar, and salt
we used a dry measuring cup • 2 garlic cloves, minced Process cilantro, parsley, on- let, then press each portion into to simmer in small saucepan
and dropped scoops of the • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cori- ion, garlic, coriander, cumin, 3/4-inch-thick patty with back over medium-high heat, stir-
falafel mixture into a heated ander salt, and cayenne in food pro- of spoon. Cook until golden ring occasionally, until sugar
skillet and then used the back • 1 teaspoon ground cumin cessor until mixture is finely brown and crisp on first side, has dissolved. Off heat, stir in
of a spoon to press each portion • 1 teaspoon table salt ground, about 30 seconds, 4 to 6 minutes. Using 2 spatu- onion, cover, and let cool to
into a 3/4-inch-thick patty. • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper scraping down sides of bowl las, gently flip patties and cook room temperature, about 1
as needed. Add chickpeas and until well browned and crisp hour. Serve. (Pickled onions
pulse 6 times. Continue to pulse on second side, 4 to 6 minutes, can be refrigerated in airtight
until chickpeas are coarsely adding extra oil as needed if container for up to 1 week.) ■
chopped and resemble sesame skillet looks dry. Serve burgers
seeds, about 6 more pulses. on buns, topped with cucum- Nutrition information per serv-
Transfer mixture to large bowl ber, pickled onions, and tahini- ing of burger: 592 calories; 222
and set aside. yogurt sauce. calories from fat; 25 g fat (4 g
Whisk flour and 1/3 cup wa- saturated; 0 g trans fats); 3 mg
ter in bowl until no lumps re- Quick Pickled Red Onion cholesterol; 812 mg sodium; 74
main. Microwave, whisking Makes about 1 cup g carbohydrate; 11 g fiber; 11 g
every 10 seconds, until mix- Pickled onions are an abso- sugar; 23 g protein.
ture thickens to stiff, smooth, lute breeze to make—just a few Nutrition information per serv-
pudding-like consistency that minutes of hands-on prepara- ing of pickled onion: 60 calories;
forms mound when dropped tion plus a 30-minute brine 0 calories from fat; 0 g fat (0 g
from end of whisk into bowl, 40 bath transform simple slices of saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg
to 80 seconds. Stir baking pow- red onion into a vibrant topping cholesterol; 149 mg sodium; 13
der into flour paste. Add flour for burgers. Look for a firm, dry g carbohydrate; 0 g fiber; 13 g
paste to chickpea mixture and, onion with thin, shiny skin and sugar; 0 g protein.
For a creative...
❰❰ 37 side, 6 to 8 minutes. grant, about 30 seconds. Whisk and almonds together in serv-
Flip chicken, add 1/2 3 tablespoons lemon juice, ing bowl, drizzle remaining
cup water, and cover. honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and dressing over top, and toss to
Reduce heat to medium-low 1/4 teaspoon pepper into spice combine. Season with salt and
and continue to cook until mixture. Whisking constantly, pepper to taste. Top with chick-
chicken registers 160 F, 5 to 7 drizzle in remaining oil. en mixture and serve. ■
minutes. Transfer chicken to In large bowl, combine
cutting board, let cool slightly, cooled chicken, chickpeas, apri- Nutrition information per serv-
then slice 1/2 inch thick on bias. cots, shallot, parsley, and half of ing: 588 calories; 344 calories
Let cool to room temperature, dressing and toss to coat. Let from fat; 38 g fat (5 g saturated;
about 15 minutes. mixture sit for 15 to 30 minutes. 0 g trans fats); 83 mg cholester-
Meanwhile, microwave 1 Whisk remaining 1 tablespoon ol; 364 mg sodium; 29 g carbohy-
tablespoon oil, garam masala, lemon juice into remaining drate; 6 g fiber; 12 g sugar; 32 g
coriander, and paprika in medi- dressing. protein.
um bowl until oil is hot and fra- Toss romaine, watercress,
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