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PH wraps up WTTC Global Summit, Saudi Arabia to host the next one DOT focuses on ‘regenerative tourism’
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THE president and chief executive officer of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) praised and thanked the Philippines for successfully hosting the three-day summit in Manila. “I’m not often stumped for words, but I am now. Wow! What an amazing summit. We really have rediscovered travel,” Simpson said at the closing
ceremony of the summit, which gathered leaders of the tourism industries across the world. Simpson, who considered the “extraordinary Philippine welcome” as her personal highlight of the two-day summit, added that its success was a “testament that the country’s tourism industry is well on its feet.” Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat pulled all the stops to make sure that the country’s first-ever hosting of the global summit
Fil-Am teen killed in car crash in Riverside County
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A FILIPINO American family is mourning the loss of their 17-year-old daughter who died in a car crash on Easter Sunday in Riverside County. Sharmaine Legaspi was killed in a car crash around 10:50 p.m. on Sunday, April 17 when she reportedly lost control of the sedan she was driving and hit a light pole on Murrieta Hot Springs Road, according to the Murrieta Police Department. Legaspi was pronounced dead at the scene. A 19-year-old passenger was taken to the
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THE California Joint Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Legislative Caucus will celebrate May as Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) Heritage Month and recognize distinguished AAPI leaders through this year’s “Excellence Awards.” The honorees range come from advocacy, health, civil rights, business, arts and entertainment, and more fields. “It has been two years since the start of the pandemic and the AAPI community continues to face anti-Asian hate, while dealing with
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US House passes bill to study new Asian Pacific Heritage museum
Sharmaine Legaspi
California Joint AAPI Legislative Caucus to celebrate APIA Heritage Month, honor leaders
would be memorable as she took pride in setting an example of how to open safely and showcase “how beautiful the country is.” It was also the first major in-person conference attended by more than 1,200 delegates, 600 of whom were from more than 50 countries. According to the DOT, there were over 10,000 virtual registrations during the various events of the WTTC held at the Marriot Hotel in Resorts World Manila.
ABSENTEE VOTING. Registered voters participating in absentee voting cast their votes at FENII Building, Intramuros, Manila on Thursday, April 28. The three days of absentee voting from April 27-29 are for personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and other government agencies including members of media who are on duty on May 9 (election day). PNA photo by Rico H. Borja
PLANS to create a national Asian Pacific American museum in Washington, D.C. have moved to the next step as the U.S. House of Representatives this week passed a bill to form a commission to study the issue. The bill approved unanimously by the House on Tuesday, April 26 would create a new commission to consider the development a new National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture. The measure will head to the Senate for voting. The group would be responsible for studying the costs of building a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture and if it will be part of the Smithsonian Institution. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) called it a “joy” to see the legislation advance in Congress, noting the contributions Asians and Pacific Islanders have made
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Duterte to skip US-ASEAN meet in May out of respect for successor MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte will be sitting out the meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden and with other leaders of Southeast Asia scheduled next month because the Philippines would have elected a new president by then. Washington, through the US-ASEAN Special Summit, will be hosting state leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on May 12 and 13. “Pangit na tignan kung magpunta ako
duon alam ko na may bagong presidente na (It won’t look good if I go and there is already a new president-elect) and besides, if there is a working conference, there might be some agreements or commitments that will be made there,” Duterte said in his weekly address. The Philippines will be holding its national and local elections on May 9 and the presidential inauguration will be held
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KAPIHAN AT PCGSF. Consul General Neil Frank Ferrer (3rd from left) talks to Filipino American media members about the overseas absentee voting process, ballot counting and other concerns by community groups at the Social Hall in the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco. AJPress photo by Joseph L. Peralta
Kerwin Espinosa recants drug trade Final president, VP PCGSF assures overseas voters debates canceled that ballots will get to them accusations vs Sen. Leila de Lima ahead of May 9 polls
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MANILA — Self-confessed drug trader Kerwin Espinosa has taken back his allegations that connected Senator Leila De Lima in the business of illegal drugs inside the New Bilibid Prison. His retraction was contained in a counteraffidavit submitted before the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday, April 28. “Any statement he made against the Senator are false and was the result of pressure, coercion, intimidation, and serious threats to his life and family members from the police who instructed him to implicate the Senator into the illegal drug trade,” the counter-affidavit states. “For this, undersigned apologizes to Senator De Lima,” adds the legal document signed by Espinosa.
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MANILA — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has canceled the last round of presidential and vice presidential debates this weekend due to the unavailability of the candidates just days before the May 9 polls. The supposed town hall debates rescheduled on April 30 and May 1 will instead be replaced with pre-taped, hourlong interviews of the candidates to be aired from May 2 to 6, the Comelec announced on Monday, April 25. The poll body was forced to cancel the final presidential and vice presidential debates originally set on April 23 and 24 after its partner organizer, Impact Hub Manila, was Drug personality Kerwin Espinosa
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CONSUL General Neil Frank Ferrer revealed that the United States Postal Service (USPS) has indicated that completed overseas ballots mailed to their office in San Francisco, California will be delivered to them, even as some overseas groups expressed concern about a supposed insufficient return postage included in the ballot packet. This was cleared in a morning tete-a-tete (kapihan) with some members of the Filipino American media at the 5th floor social hall in the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco on Thursday, April 21.
The amount in question that has been making the rounds within community groups, $0.20, was not due to an error by the Consulate, according to ConGen Ferrer, as they had coordinated with the USPS regarding the postage needed to mail back the completed voting packet to its offices by overseas voters within their jurisdiction. “The postage is sufficient. If they want to add postage to the packet, they may do so. But they do not need to,” ConGen Ferrer said. “The USPS has assured us that we will get the packets. Should there be any missing postage, we will be the one charged by the post office for it.”
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Steven Raga made his announcement in front of other Asian American community leaders.
Steven Raga announces candidacy for AD30; endorsed by Rep. Grace Meng, Sen. John Liu, AM Catalina Cruz, and other community leaders FIL-AM community leader Steven Raga announced his historic candidacy for Assembly District 30 from Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights on Saturday, April 23. “I am so excited and pumped up to announce my candidacy. I grew up here and have seen our diverse immigrant communities land here and take root, building vibrant neighborhoods,” said Raga. “It is time that we take our voice to the Assembly and that we are represented by someone who understands the spirit and the needs of this amazing community. Together, we can reimagine the future of Queens!” Joined by Congresswoman Grace Meng, State Senator John Liu, and Assemblymember Catalina Cruz as well as a diverse group of community leaders and supporters, Raga committed himself to representing the community that he grew up in. The newly drafted borders for Assembly District 30 include Woodside, Elmhurst, and Maspeth. The district is one of the most diverse districts and is majority AAPI. If elected, Steven Raga would be the first ever Filipino American elected to office in New York State. “Steven is the best choice for our community,” said Rep. Meng. “He is a dedicated and passionate public servant who has been working for our communities for decades. I am proud to support Steven in his candidacy.” District Leader Melissa Sklarz added “As a member of the Committee of Vacancies, it was an honor to select Steven Raga to be our Democratic candidate for the 30th Assembly District. Steven is smart, experienced, compassionate for both neighborhood and community, and essential to represent us all in Albany. The 30th Assembly District needs Steven Raga.” Steven Raga is the Executive Director of Woodside on the Move, after previously serving as Regional Manager for Policy & Advocacy for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Senior Advisor for AARP, and Chief of Staff for Assemblymember Brian Barnwell (AD30). Currently, he is an Advisor for the United States Civil Rights Commission, Member of the Queens District Attorney Commission for Asian American Affairs, and sits on the Boards for the National Association for Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA), Western Queens Community Land Trust, the National Urban Fellows Alumni, Queens Community Board 2, Queens LGBT Pride, and Pilipino American Unity for Progress (UniPro) which he founded in Woodside in 2009. n
PAGE 1 Puyat said that as the pandemic forced the global tourism industry to raise its game and change the way it gets things done, “we have likewise put much effort into discerning the most effective combination between the enforcement of health and safety guidelines and personal convenience - the delicate balancing act of implementing measures to ensure everyone’s safety without placing unreasonable burdens on the traveling public.” “Our shared hopes and dreams for the future are reflected in the policies we have developed, and the measures we have put in place to plan and realize this sector’s full and complete recovery,” she added. Timely and Important “I consider that this as a very timely and very important event because it is useful for many countries and the tourism sector is important for the economy, and the experience, the information that has been provided during the meeting is very important for all countries,” Mexico’s Ambassador to the Philippines Gerardo Lozano Arredondo told the Asian Journal. The ambassador also shared that he discovered Filipino food and Mexican food “are really quite related.” “There are several dishes that it is not so easy to differentiate in Mexico and Philippine cuisine and there are many in common though one of my favorites is the lechon,” he said, citing the similarities in the preparation in both countries. Now in the last year of his tour of duty, Arredondo said he is looking forward to bringing back and introducing to Mexico new ingredients that are not common there, referencing the galleon trade, which he called the first experience of globalization and trading. He also expressed his optimism about the full economic recovery of countries like Mexico and the Philippines which are both major tourist destinations. “I am very optimistic about the recovery of the economy and I am sure that at least in the case of Mexico and the Philippines touristical sector will play a very important role in the recuperation of the economy,” Arredondo said. “This has been a wonderful global summit and, to echo your brand campaign, we certainly had lots of fun in the Philippines. This is an experience all the delegates of the Summit can definitely attest to,” WTTC Chairman Arnold Donald said in his closing address. Gloria Guevara, special advisor of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism and former president and CEO of WTTC, said the Philippines “has exceeded all of our expectations. Thanks to the leadership of Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat before and during the pandemic, the Philippines has been successfully repositioned as a top destination and she delivered an impactful
Exhibited at the WTTC Summit are season’s harvests of the Philippines’ finest produce such as mangoes, pomelo, calamansi, avocado, dragon fruit, pineapple, native coffee beans, adlai grains, black rice, pili nuts, passion fruit, capsicum, mangosteen and lanzones. This is a sight and taste to behold to many foreigners since these crops are native to the Philippines. AJPress photo by Momar G. Visaya
Summit. The Filipino hospitality has also made it memorable.” Beautiful Destinations “I’m really excited to be supporting tourism in the Philippines,” said Jeremy Jauncey, founder and CEO of Beautiful Destinations. We had a chance to chat as we waited for the gala dinner at the Philippine International Convention Center to begin. “Hopefully, this is the start of the recovery as we are serving the people again and the country is open. It’s beautiful. It is the kind of tourism you want to be doing now – sustainably focused, regenerative tourism, out in nature, all the stuff that we’ve been missing in the last two years,” Jauncey shared. Jauncey and his girlfriend Pia Wurtzbach have been traveling even during the pandemic and as such, they have experienced how travel has changed. Asked to give a couple of advice to those raring to travel once more, he quipped, “Plan ahead of time, you need a lot more paperwork so plan ahead of time. Unfortunately, you can’t just turn up at an airport anymore, because you need all the paperwork. That means you have to be early at the airport as well.” He also believes in the importance of having a global health passport of sorts. “It is really important for our industry if we can make it work but it is a complicated and lengthy process,” he admitted. Regenerative Tourism As Jauncey mentioned, the Philippines is stepping up its game as far as sustainable tourism is concerned, focusing as well on
regenerative tourism, which leaves a lasting and positive impact on the host destination. “We want sustainable tourism and we want a tourist destination to be even better than it was before, (we want the kind of travel) that does not destroy nature but at the same time benefits the host communities,” Puyat said. “We have to think of the future generations... We want to make sure that each tourist destination is taken care of for our future generations,” she added. In one of the panel discussions at the WTTC, regenerative tourism champions and Masungi Georeserve trustees Ann and Bullie Dumaliang said stakeholders must first localize their approaches and understand how they could protect the destination. “When we talked about regenerative tourism it focuses on an ecosystem-wide approach which we tend to forget when we talk about sustainability,” Ann said. “A lot of us have limited the concept of sustainability to simply reducing plastic waste, offsetting our carbon, and all of these. We tend to forget that we need to localize our approach and that means getting to know all the places and understanding the geographical nature of the destinations,” she added. Masungi Georeserve Foundation provides forest enforcement support to deter and eliminate threats to the georeserve and surrounding watershed areas. Through on-ground patrolling, installation of ranger stations, and investments in monitoring technology, the foundation was able to accelerate efforts and secure more areas for conservation in the area. At present, the nature reserve project located in Baras, Rizal has so far planted 60,000 native trees, engaged more than 100 park rangers, supported 200 local households, and rescued 2,000 hectares of land from encroachment and illegal activities. “All of that now is sustained and protected using the fund that we raised through tourism, it really goes on to show how tourism can be a force for good for nature,” Ann shared. “Regenerative tourism is really a change in mindset, it’s a paradigm shift from a tourism that leaves no trace to a kind of tourism that leaves things better than they were before, both for businesses and for travelers,” his sister Billie added. For the Dumaliangs, the government plays an important role in replicating Masungi’s successes. “You need to be open to innovation, to new policies, and actually incentivize that. If you don’t restore the watersheds around us, you will lose water. If you don’t protect the area from extractive industries, the entire landscape and all the communities will suffer,” Billie said. (With reports from PNA) n
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PCGSF assures overseas voters that... PAGE 1 “So far, we have not had any incident or reports of ballots not being sent our way due to postage concerns. In fact, we have started to receive ballots from overseas voters,” he added. The Consulate, in a recent release, said that all overseas ballots in their possession totaling 47,711 had been mailed out to voters by April 18. The only remaining packets in the Consulate are those with incomplete, no address or were indicated as care of the Consulate, and those that were returned to them by the USPS. Eligible voters who have not received their packets are advised to look at the List of Voters with No or Complete Address (https:// pcgsanfrancisco.org/wp-content/ u p l o a d s / 2 0 2 2 / 0 4 / L I S T- O F OVERSEAS-VOTERS-WITH-NOADDRESS.pdf) or List of Returned Postal Voting Packets (https:// pcgsanfrancisco.org/wp-content/ uploads/2022/04/RETURNEDMAILED-BALLOTS-as-of-26April-2022.pdf). Those who are on either list are encouraged to contact the Consulate by email at ovs@pcgsanfrancisco. org to make arrangements for mailing of their voting packets, or indicate if they want to come to the Consulate and pick up their voter’s packet. Those who want to have their ballots mailed would be required to show a copy of a valid Philippine passport or dual
BALLOTS DOUBLE-CHECKED. Completed overseas absentee ballots are double-checked by designated Consular officials in a designated location against the official Comelec list. The sealed ballots taken to this room are from ballot boxes in the Consulate where voters drop off their packets and those received from the United States Postal Service (USPS). AJPress photo by Joseph L. Peralta
citizenship certificate and proof of their address. Completed ballots must be received by the Consulate before the close of the voting period on May 9, 2022 at 4 a.m. (Pacific time). Ballot boxes are stationed at the ground floor for voters who want to drop off their completed ballots at the Consulate. Ballot counting had begun at the Consulate on April 11, with ballots fed to the counting machines every Monday and Thursday where three special Board of Election inspectors are present at each of the ballot feeding locations. Starting May 2 and until the end of the election period, ballot feeding will be done on a daily basis and moved to the Kalayaan Hall.
Also at the kapihan, ConGen Ferrer told media members that the Consulate has been actively encouraging kakabayans to register as overseas voters, whether in its premises or through its consular visits within its area of responsibility. When registration for overseas voting opens, the Consulate shows videos, gives out information in various channels, and works with nongovernmental institutions (NGOs) to share the message. He said that more often than not, those who are eligible to register either do not have the additional time to do so or decide that they don’t want to register at that time. ConGen Ferrer agreed that more private sector participation
may be done to encourage voter registration, which could include incentivizing the process, similar to how those who get COVID-19 are able to access freebies by getting vaccinated. The Consul General added that some private sector groups have joined their past consular outreach missions. Responding to an observation that this year’s registered voters are lower than in the previous cycles, ConGen Ferrer said that it may be due to eligible voters who did not vote in two consecutive elections who were deactivated by the Commission on Elections (Comelec). However, he is hopeful that through partnerships and the elections review process, including that of overseas absentee voting, these will give them a greater measure of what improvements to make for future election cycles. ConGen Ferrer is pleased with what he has seen so far. “We are encouraged by the turnout,” he declared. “So far, thousands of ballots have been mailed back to us.” According to ConGen Ferrer, amid the continuing pandemic, the Consulate was open all year (2021), providing services to community members. Beginning in July of 2021, the PCGSF started to accept walk-ins, depending on capacity, and provided about 44,000 types of services to Consulate visitors, which in itself is a record. n
Kerwin Espinosa recants drug trade...
PAGE 1 False promise Espinosa still has a pending drug trafficking case before the DOJ. This complaint was filed the by the National Bureau of Investigation in 2021, using his extrajudicial confession on December 14, 2016, as well as the statements he made during the inquiry conducted by the Senate joint committees on public order and dangerous drugs and justice and human rights on the killing of his father, Mayor Rolando Espinosa Sr. But Espinosa said the contents of the December 14, 2016 affidavit he signed were not explained to him by a counsel of his own choice. Instead, he said, he was given a verbal promise that the case against him will be dismissed “which turned out to be false.” Made up stories Based on the complaint filed by the NBI, Espinosa admitted he learned the ropes of the drug trade while he was at the Bagong Buhay Rehabilitation Center through mobile phones. When he was moved to the New Bilibid Prison, he purportedly continued the
drug business. He also allegedly said that even after he was released, he was able to continue with the drug trade since his long-time fellow inmate remained at Bilibid located in Muntinlupa City. Now, he said those stories were made up for the Senate hearings since he was “coerced, pressured, intimidated, and seriously threatened by the police.” “He has no other option but to invent stories for fear of his life and of his family since his father, then [Albuera, Leyte) Mayor Rolando Espinosa Sr. was killed on November 15, 2016, just 18 days prior to the Senate hearing. Respondent was told to cooperate or else he and some members of his family will suffer the same fate as his father,” his counter-affidavit states. Espinosa said that because he has been removed from the Witness Protection Program, the NBI can no longer use his supposed confession before the Senate or any written documents to prove his guilt and those of other people he may have implicated.
“The complainant must rely on the strength of its own evidence and not on the basis of Espinosa’s alleged admissions outside of Court which the complainant itself admitted…as his ‘extrajudicial confess’,” his counter-affidavit says. DOJ’s reaction Prosecutor General Benedicto Malcontento said Espinosa’s recantation has no effect on the government’s case against de Lima. “Hindi siya witness ng prosecution [He is not the prosecution’s witness],” Malcontento said in a message to reporters. The Witness Protection Program or WPP is a program under the DOJ which was established via Republic Act No. 6981. It aims “to encourage a person who has witnessed or has knowledge of the commission of a crime to testify before a court or quasi-judicial body, or before an investigating authority, by protecting him from reprisals and from economic dislocation.” Espinosa was placed under WPP in 2017 as a witness against de Lima and removed from the program in February this year. n
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PAGE 1 to U.S. history. “Those contributions are often unheard of and simply forgotten,” she said. “It is time to change that.” AAPI Victory Alliance Executive Director Varun Nikore said the Asian American and Pacific Islander community is “more than the tragic headlines” during the pandemic, referring to the uptick in anti-Asian hate. “This bill would be
monumental for the Asian American Pacific Islander community as well as the rest of America: it will allow future generations and our neighbors to understand and appreciate our long-standing history in this country and show that there is no America without the AAPI community,” said Nikore. The commission will have 18 months to report its findings back to Congress and the president. n
Duterte to skip... PAGE 1 end-June. Duterte pointed out that while it would take a while for the elected president to be proclaimed by Congress, it would be difficult. If he attends and makes a stand or enters into agreements, Duterte said it might “not be acceptable to the next administration.” In a statement dated April 16, U.S. Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the summit will “build on” Biden’s previously announced $102-million programs on COVID-19 recovery and health security, the climate crisis, economic growth, promoting gender equality, and “deepening people-to-people ties” in the October 2021 US-ASEAN Summit. “It is a top priority for the Biden-Harris Administration to serve as a strong, reliable partner in Southeast Asia,” Psaki said. (Kaycee Valmonte/Philstar.com) n
Fil-Am teen killed in car... PAGE 1 hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to recover, per reports. “My daughter is in heaven now. Thank you for the loving family and friends who shared their time to be with her in this life. I love you and you will always stay in my heart forever,” Legaspi’s mother Marieanne wrote in a Facebook post. A high school senior, Legaspi participated in beauty pageants, most recently in the Miss Philippines USA Pageant in 2021 as a Miss Young Philippines contestant. “I want to give back the kindness others have shown to me and to use whatever privileges I possess help others who don’t have the things I do. Finding ways for Filipinos and Americans to improve the lives of the people (physically and mentally) is what I choose to advocate for,” Legaspi wrote as a candidate for the pageant. “Gone too soon. You are well-loved by so many, you will be missed,” the Miss Philippines USA Pageant said in its Facebook page in her memory. Legaspi will be laid to rest on Wednesday, April 27 in Murrieta. n
BIOMETRICS. A Philippine Statistics Authority personnel (right) assists Rodeno Aquino, 62, in the fingerprint scanning during Step 2 of the registration process for the PhilSys or National ID system at the Barangay Hall of Barangay Salitran 3, City of Dasmarinas, Cavite on Thursday, April 28. Philippine Statistics Authority personnel have been holding national ID registration in the villages of the city. PNA photo by Gil Calinga
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Final president, VP debates canceled... PAGE 1 unable to pay P14 million of its P20.5-million obligation to Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, the venue of the Comelec-sponsored PiliPinas Debates. The fiasco has prompted an internal investigation within Comelec of its top officials for possible criminal liability for committing the poll body to an allegedly onerous deal with Impact Hub. On Monday, 14 senior Comelec officials submitted their formal explanation to Commissioner Rey Bulay, who is undertaking the probe, though several among them said they took “no part” in the decision on the debates. The Comelec tried to salvage the final round of televised debates by rescheduling them a week later, with the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) as the organizer. However, several candidates have begged off due to previous campaign commitments. “In consideration of the inevitable scheduling conflicts as the candidates approach the homestretch of the campaign period, and as advised by the KBP, the Comelec will now adopt a single candidate/team-panel interview format,” the Comelec said in an advisory on Monday. Comelec Commissioner George Garcia said the planned hourlong interviews with each candidate, or together with their running mate, would air next week, with the panelists provided by the KBP. The camp of presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who has skipped previous Comelec-sponsored debates, on Monday welcomed the poll body’s decision to hold taped panel interviews in lieu of town hall debates. Lawyer Vic Rodriguez, Marcos’ chief of staff and spokesperson,
said: “The panel interview of candidates is exactly the format that we have been advocating.” It is the format that “can measure the depth of a candidate, who is presenting himself to be the next president of our country, distanced from the usual political noise, personal bickering and worse, gutter politics,” Rodriguez said. Marcos has appeared only in the presidential debate organized by Sonshine Media Network International, owned by Kingdom of Jesus Christ head and self-proclaimed “appointed son of God” Apollo Quiboloy, who previously endorsed the presidential and vice presidential candidacies of Marcos and his running mate, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Monday also said he was fine with a oneon-one interview “if the schedule will allow it.” “As long as there’s free time, why not?” the Aksyon Demokratiko standard-bearer told reporters in Carles town, Iloilo province. “The thing there is we have commitments and as I mentioned earlier, we still have many provinces and towns to return to or visit. But if the schedule will allow, yes, of course. I’ll be happy to join,” he said. Domagoso said he also did not mind the new format. “Whatever it is, I’m applying for a job. And job applicants don’t get to choose how they will be interviewed by their future employer, which in this case are the people,” he said in Filipino. No editing Presidential aspirant Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Monday welcomed the move to convert the botched debate series into a panel interview with candidates
MORNING WORKOUT. A group of cyclists rides on the right lane of the Salitran Road in Dasmarinas City, Cavite on Thursday, April 28. The stretch of Salitran Road has been a popular area among cyclists and joggers. PNA photo by Gil Calinga
on one condition: It should not allow edits of the pre-taped question-and-answer session. Lacson said he was wary that post-process editing might take out portions that the candidates feel are vital to their intended message, or muddle the responses. “Editing will complicate matters because (the candidate) has no control (over the final content). My worry is that if something good I said was omitted, and that which is unpleasant is aired, that would be so unfair,” he said. Lacson said he and his running mate, Senate President Vicente Sotto III, would rather have the interviews either aired live, or recorded but aired on the same hour. “So it will be pre-taped. But even if it’s taped (but aired) as live and no edits, we’re game,” he told reporters on the sidelines of their campaign sortie in Tarlac City. The presidential candidate said the modifications in the setup would allow for flexibility in the candidates’ tight schedule, with just 13 days left in their campaign. Platform discussion “That’s flexibility and that makes it viable; that’s a very feasible suggestion because it will allow us to adjust our schedules depending on when we can have that one-hour panel questionand-answer interview squeezed in,” he said. Asked for confirmation if he will participate, Lacson said: “Yes, we will find time.” Sen. Manny Pacquiao, meanwhile, wants the Comelec to ensure that all presidential candidates will have ample time to air their platforms of governance in the run-up to the May 9 elections. Pacquiao’s media team said the retired boxing champ turned lawmaker was amenable with the poll body’s decision not to push through with the debates. However, the senator is open to a forum where all candidates can explain their platforms one last time for the electorate’s scrutiny. “Debates have been conducted several times, during which major issues hounding the country and even personal issues were addressed,” Pacquiao said in a statement on Monday. “I appeal to the Comelec to ensure for the last time that the candidates will be given enough time to discuss our platforms so that the public can hear us,” he added. n
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Comelec aiming for ‘COVID-19 proof’ elections by Cesar
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MANILA — All the necessary safeguards are in place for a “COVID-proof” election, Commission on Elections (Comelec) officials assured the 67.4 million voters trooping to polling precincts nationwide on May 9. Comelec Commissioner Rey Bulay gave this assurance at a press conference on Thursday, April 28 amid fears of a possible surge in COVID-19 cases, following the Department of Health (DOH)’s confirmation that the highly contagious BA.2.12 Omicron subvariant has already been detected in the country. Bulay said all safety measures, set by the poll body’s “new normal committee,” are in place with the help of various government agencies to ensure the safety of all Filipino voters. “The new normal committee wants a COVIDproof election on May 9,” Bulay said partly in Filipino. “So Commissioner [Aimee] Neri went ahead and signed multilateral contracts with different department agencies for the control of the spread of COVID-19 and its new subvariants during the elections.” He emphasized that these safeguards to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are in place for the “present, during elections and post elections.” He added that while they are not setting
aside the view of some groups claiming a “high probability” for the elections to be a super spreader event for COVID-19, the Comelec shall not discourage voters manifesting any symptoms from casting their ballots. On the part of the DOH, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said they will not prevent any Filipino from voting on May 9, but strongly urged those experiencing possible COVID-9 symptoms to remain in isolation and avoid going out to avoid spreading an infection. Amid the Comelec’s assurance of providing isolation facilities at polling centers for voters exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms, Vergeire said: “Hopefully, voters won’t insist voting at the site if they feel sick to avoid infecting others.” The DOH urged concerned agencies to enable those under quarantine and isolation to cast their vote safely without spreading the virus. Postponing elections possible Asked about the probability of postponing the May 9 polls in deference to a big surge in COVID-19 cases, Bulay said the Comelec cannot break its constitutional mandate to hold the elections regardless of the country’s pandemic situation. “We appeal to our citizens to help conduct clean, peaceful and courageous voting; for credible results and for all to accept it,” he said.
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SFIO announces 50% reduction of authorized shares from 5B to 2.5B STARFLEET Innotech Inc. (OTC Pink: SFIO), a global investment holding company, is pleased to announce that the company is reducing its current authorized share count by 50% from five billion to 2.5 billion. “We believe this reduction leaves enough shares in reserve for us to continue our capital raising efforts, while also minimizing dilution among our shareholders,” said CEO Jeths Lacson. SFIO is also announcing the creation of a new class of preferred shares pending processing on NVSOS, to be used for future acquisitions, as well as for onboarding new officers and key partners. The Series B Preferred Shares consist of 310 million shares – largely converted from common shares
held by the company’s officers and key shareholders – amounting to 22% of the total 1.415 billion. Approximately 1.105B outstanding shares is expected following the restructure. The new class of preferred shares will carry at least a 12-month moratorium on sales, further restrictions on sales and an opportunity for conversion to common shares beyond the moratorium, as well as a right of first refusal for the company to repurchase offered shares. “These initiatives are only some of a number of moves we are making to champion transparency and maximize shareholder value across our community,” Lacson said. (Advertising Supplement)
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EXPOUNDING on his threat to have the Armed Forces of the Philippines arrest critics of the Commission on Elections, Comelec Commissioner Rey Bulay lamented at a press conference on Monday, April 25 that he had been subjected to flak particularly on social media. Welcome to the digital age, commissioner. For peace of mind, there are public officials who simply disengage from social media or ignore critical posts, with the thought that one can’t please everybody. Instead Bulay, a law classmate of President Duterte who was appointed as commissioner last November, said last Friday, April 22 that the poll body could order the AFP to arrest critics who accuse the Comelec of bias or express concern about cheating. And Filipinos thought martial law ended in 1986. Fellow lawyers had to remind the former Manila city prosecutor that the Comelec’s deputization of the AFP to ensure orderly elections does not include the power to muzzle free speech and criticism. With just two weeks to election day, the Comelec currently has enough problems in ensuring honest, orderly and peaceful elections or HOPE on May 9. While HOPE has always been the ideal in electoral exercises in this country, it has never been fully attained. Even before the official start of the campaign period, certain politicians have been implicated in the assassination of potential rivals. Aside from armed violence, the Comelec is
grappling with the new challenges posed by COVID pandemic restrictions as well as widespread disinformation on social media and a data breach controversy involving its vote counting machine provider Smartmatic. Complaints about disenfranchisement have surfaced following the opening of the Comelec’s online precinct finder service. It must decide which political parties will have dominant party privileges, amid the prevailing chaotic party situation. The poll body’s effort to help voters make informed choices has been undermined by its inability to compel all candidates to attend the Comelec-organized debates, and now by controversy that has forced a shift from the planned final debate to one-on-one interviews with the aspirants. These are all matters crying for urgent attention and efficient response by the Comelec. There will be opportunities for more criticisms ahead, both for the Comelec and its officials, in all media platforms. Public officials who can’t take the heat should get out of the kitchen and enjoy peaceful retirement. The AFP also has more pressing problems on its plate than to be sicced on critics of onion-skinned public servants. (Philstar.com)
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If we want Leni and Kiko to succeed as ‘Gobyernong Tapat,’ vote for these trusted candidates for senator
The Fil-Am Perspective Gel SantoS-ReloS THE enlightenment, zeal. commitment, and sense of volunteerism of the Filipino people have turned the tide in favor of candidates Vice President Leni Robredo for President and and Senator Kiko Pangilinan for Vice President. This growing and burning momentum has been manifested in successful jam-packed record breaking political rallies in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao powered by volunteers around the nation — a testament to the grassroots movement clamoring for change toward good and honest governance. Kababayans have found renewed hope in the leadership by example of Leni and Kiko with their proven integrity, tried and tested honesty, transparency, accountability, faithfulness to the rule of law and the heart of true public servants even before they entered politics. The rise of this grassroots support move in the same direction of the endorsements for Leni and Kiko by private citizens’ groups like doctors, nurses, lawyers, teachers, farmers, colleges and university leadership, scientists, etc. along with former government officials,
retired military officers, priests of the Catholic Church and many nongovernment organizations. Even the results of Google Trends, a website by Google that analyzes the popularity of top search queries across various regions and languages, has shown the momentum is on Leni and Kiko now, surpassing the supposed frontrunners Bongbong Marcos Sara Duterte Carpio if (questionable) surveys are to be the sources. Google Trends correctly predicted, based on the scores on search queries, that French President Emmanuel Macron would be reelected. The power of this movement has proven to be stronger than questionable surveys, fake news and disinformation peddled by their political opponents who only have their own political and personal interests driving them instead of true and genuine public service. May 9, though, is the ONLY survey that will matter. But the success of the cause transforming our corruptionplagued government into a “gobyernong tapat” headed by Leni and Kiko does not end with a Leni and Kiko victory on election day. We need to elect Senators who also share the same integrity, commitment and
faithfulness to the cause as the President and Vice President. Senators do not only write and pass laws, they have other roles and responsibilities that are intended by the Constitution to help protect, defend and strengthen our democracy as one of the three co-equal branches of government, especially in its fulfillment of its obligation to provide checks and balances so that not one
Conduct inquiries in aid of legislation Propose or concur with amendments in the appropriation of funds by the House of Representatives Try and decide cases of impeachment Declare the existence of a state of war (two-thirds vote along with the House, voting separately) Authorize the president to
We need to VOTE for candidates who have been faithfully and dutifully fighting for us and the greater good all their life, and not just during campaign season. official nor institution will abuse its power — something that we are already seeing and have been witnessing in the systemic corruption in government. Powers and responsibilities Create bills, resolutions, concurrent resolutions, and simple resolutions Debate measures in respective committees and during plenary sessions
exercise powers to carry out a declared national policy “for a limited period and subject to restrictions” in times of war or other national emergency Revoke or extend the president’s proclamation of martial law Concur with or reject amnesty by the president Concur with or reject treaties or international agreements
(two-thirds vote) Propose amendments to the Constitution through a constituent assembly or constitutional convention Make full disclosure of financial and business interests, and notify the chamber of possible conflicts of interest when filing legislation of which they are authors (Rappler) WITH these tremendous powers given to the Senate, we need Senators who will be part of the SOLUTION and NOT the problem. We need to FIRE senators who have betrayed public and been convicted and implicated in crimes and transgressions against the country for corruption, plunder, violation of the rule of law, loyalty not to the people but to their party and selfish personal interests, etc. We NEED to vote out candidates who have proven to violate the rule of transparency, accountability, delicadeza. We need to VOTE out candidates who have been lying to us, deceiving us with disinformation and robbing us with the truth that we need to have to make informed and conscientious decisions. We need to VOTE for candidates who have been
faithfully and dutifully fighting for us and the greater good all their life, and not just during campaign season. Therefore, I submit to you the following names to vote for on May 9 as our Honorable Senators: Chel Diokno Antonio Trillanes IV Risa Hontiveros Leila de Lima Neri Colmenares Teddy Baguilat Jr. Alex Lacson Sonny Matula Luke Espiritu Richard Gordon Elmer Labog Dr. Minguita Padilla *** The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the author do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of the Asian Journal, its management, editorial board and staff.
*** Gel Santos Relos has been in news, talk, public service and educational broadcasting since 1989. She was a news anchor, TV host and radio commentator and public service host for ABS- CBN and DZMM. She is now working on her advocacies independently, serving the Filipino audience using different media platforms. You may contact her through email at gelrelos@icloud.com, or send her a message via Facebook at Facebook.com/Gel. Santos.Relos. Also on Twitter, Instagram: Gel Santos Relos
Confronting disinformation in Asian American and Pacific Islander communities Commentary
ChRiStine Chen exeCutive DiReCtoR
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MISINFORMATION and disinformation are one of the great challenges facing Asian American and Pacific Islander communities today. They are making our communities less safe, weakening our trust in the election systems, and tearing some families apart. We saw how mis- and disinformation have impacted both the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections, and it continues to have an impact on issues that are important to our communities, including vaccinations, immigration, and public safety. For example, we have seen disinformation campaigns telling voters the wrong election day, lying
that immigration officials are appearing at the polls, claiming voting-by-mail is ripe for fraud, contending schools are indoctrinating students with critical race theory, and more. Additionally, disinformation is also being used to direct hate towards Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, and to pit communities against each other and against other communities of color – such as claims Chinese Americans are spreading COVID-19 and that Black and brown Americans are the main initiators of anti-Asian Hate. All of these narratives have the real potential to threaten our democratic process, mis-inform voters with non-factual information on which they may base their vote on, and most importantly – cause harm. These narratives are able to spread easily through AAPI communities because frankly, social media companies are not doing enough to combat
the problem. On top of this is the fact that AAPI communities speak over 50 languages, come from various cultural backgrounds, are found across many social media platforms that often utilize closed groups, and non-English content is less likely to be flagged. These all make it hard to monitor, track, and report problematic narratives. As a result, it is also hard to push back with quality information. Confronting disinformation will require major change; however, it is also important we arm ourselves with the tools to detect disinformation in our own social media feeds so we are able to push back one step at a time. Here are some tips: Does something you are reading or hearing seem too good to be true? Is it inconsistent with what other sources are saying? Does it invoke an emotional response? Are there other sources discussing this story? Does it appear to be overblown, exaggerated, or
lacking in specific evidence? If the answer is yes, these are telltale signs that disinformation or another type of problematic narrative might be at play. When asking ourselves these important questions, one of the most important things one can do if something seems suspicious is to check to see if other reputable sources are covering the narrative or assertion. This may include well-known national news outlets, trusted local news media, government websites, encyclopedias, and non-partisan fact-checking websites. If you cannot find other reputable sources about what you are researching, check the source of the information! If it appears to be a news outlet or blog, use MediaBiasFactcheck. com or AllSides.com to determine if it is a trustworthy source. It is important to note that identifying disinformation can be difficult if something
appears believable, especially if it already fits into our existing belief system. When consuming any information from a source you are unfamiliar with, or if it does not have any sourcing, ask yourself if this fits too comfortably into your belief system. This allows us to challenge our assumptions and catch us from making the mistake of believing something untrue or misleading. When coming across disinformation, it is important to not only know how to detect it – but do something about it. If something is false, report it! If you know the person posting it, and they are open to feedback, try kindly and privately speaking with them about your concern and leading them towards factual resources. Doing this prevents public embarrassment and can help them understand the problem with the post. Lastly, never engage with a problematic post; bad actors rely on any type of reaction to spread their message.
Unfortunately, most of us will come across disinformation in our everyday lives. It is an issue that needs to be addressed by social media companies and our elected officials, but with these insights in mind, we hope to confront disinformation head on, one person at a time – and move towards a world where our communities are empowered with good information. *** The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the author do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of the Asian Journal, its management, editorial board and staff.
*** Christine Chen is the co-Founder and Executive Director of Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote). APIAVote is the nation’s leading nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to engaging, educating, and empowering Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities to strengthen their voices and create impact. For decades, our action-driven organization has led national initiatives to ensure AAPIs are represented and heard.
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Archbishop Advincula appointed Comelec aiming for COVID-19 proof’... cardinal-priest of Rome parish by John
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MANILA — Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula has been appointed cardinal-priest of the Parrocchia San Vigilio in Rome, a few days after his recent meeting with Pope Francis. In a post on Facebook, the Parrocchia San Vigilio invited Catholic devotees to witness Advincula’s canonical possession on April 30 at 7 p.m. Rome time. “We are all invited to participate in the Eucharistic celebration for this very
important moment in the history of the parish and our community,” the Parrocchia San Vigilio said. Advincula became part of the consistory on Nov. 28, 2020, along with 12 other bishops of the Catholic Church. With his new role, Advincula will be taking care of the Catholic Churches in Rome that are called “titles” and are traditionally under the jurisdiction of one parish. On April 21, Advincula met with Pope Francis and Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals. n
California Joint AAPI Legislative... PAGE 1 the inequities that have been exacerbated by the pandemic. Despite these challenges, each honoree continues to uplift the voices of the AAPI communities and enriches our history and culture through their achievements. They give us hope, solace, and courage in times when we need it most,” the caucus said in a release. The Joint AAPI Legislative Caucus is honoring the following individuals: • Excellence in Advocacy: Tammy Cho, Cofounder and CEO of Hate Is A Virus • Excellence in Arts & Entertainment: Dr. Ken Jeong, Actor, Producer, and Writer • Excellence in Business: Dr. Charles Huang, Entrepreneur, Founder and Chairman of Pasaca Capital Inc. • Excellence in Civil Rights: Manufou LiaigaAnoa’I, Board Trustee of Jefferson Elementary School District Governing Board and Community Leader • Excellence in Health: Dr. Peter Bretan, Transplant and Urologic Surgeon, and First Filipino-American Physician to serve as CMA’s 152nd President • Excellence in Labor: Bryan Ha, Director of Government Relations for the California Faculty Association • Excellence in Science: Samaira Mehta, Entrepreneur, STEM Promoter, and Creator of CoderBunnyz • Excellence in Sports: Shohei Ohtani, Pitcher and Designated Hitter for the Los Angeles Angels “It is an honor to be a part of the Asian and
Pacific Islander community,” said Dr. Richard Pan, Senator (D-Sacramento) and Chair of the Joint AAPI Legislative Caucus. “We celebrate the diversity of our varied communities recognized during APIA Heritage Month. This year, the AAPI Legislative Caucus is honoring eight amazing AAPI Leaders who not only led but uplifted our community during a time when we needed it most. These honorees elevated AAPI voices and insisted that our community be visible and heard in our country.” “I’m incredibly proud to join my colleagues in recognizing APIA Heritage month as we honor the accomplishments of our awardees and other heroes. Their respective excellence in a wide range of fields stands in sharp contrast to the anti-Asian hate our community has been facing,” said Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Silicon Valley), Vice-Chair of the AAPI Legislative Caucus. “We will continue to stand up and rally in solidarity with our allies to root out all forms of racism and xenophobia.” “It is an absolute joy to see so many outstanding individuals nominated and honores this year, including Los Angeles Angel’s superstar Shohei Ohtani! I look forward to celebrating the achievements of this year’s nominees,” said Assemblywoman Janet Nguyen (R-Huntington Beach), Vice Chair of the Joint AAPI Legislative Caucus. On May 9th, Senate Resolution (SR) 80 and House Resolution (HR) 102, which were authored by Senator Min and Assemblymember Low, respectively, will be presented during floor sessions to establish May 2022 as Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month. (AJPress) n
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this is also my view and call to that the outcome of the election PAGE 5 Commissioners Aimee everyone. The election must truly represents the will of the Ferolino and Marlon Casquejo be fair and peaceful to ensure Filipino people,” said Go. n echoed Bulay’s sentiments, saying that the Comelec is ready NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE TO BIDDERS for the May 9 elections. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Ferolino said that she does that the City of San Diego (City) that the City of San Diego (City) is not think the Comelec could is seeking to receive Electronic seeking to receive Electronic Bids suspend the May 9 elections Bids for the below named Public for the below named Public Works since they have “already Works project. project. The solicitation, including plans The solicitation, including plans prepared for any eventualities.” and specifications, may be “So, if there are challenges, we and specifications, may be obtained from the City’s website have prepared for that. We have obtained from the City’s website at: https://www.sandiego.gov/cip/ at: https://www.sandiego.gov/cip/ contingency measures,” she bidopps bidopps said, adding that in the event of Contractors intending to submit Contractors intending to submit a spike in COVID-19 cases, they a Bid must be prequalified. a Bid must be prequalified. are also prepared to respond to Please refer to the solicitation for Please refer to the solicitation for it. “Whatever happens, we will instructions. instructions. have an election.” Project Name: Job Order Project Name: Job Order Contract Casquejo, too, was firm in Contract (JOC) Sitework (JOC) Pipeline saying that the May 9 elections Project Number: K-22-2105Project Number: K-22-2076-JOC-3 Estimated Value: would push through, citing JOC-3 Estimated Value: $40,000,000.00 $5,000,000.00 the creation of the Comelec Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: Emergency Monitoring Action 05/04/2022, at 10:00 A.M. (Virtual) 05/04/22 at 10:00 A.M. (Virtual) Committee (CEMAC) as proof Bid Open Date: 05/10/2022, at Bid Open Date: 05/11/22 at 2:00 of their ability to respond to all 2:00 P.M. P.M. election-related problems. License Requirement: A License Requirement: A “We’re certain that It is the policy of the City of It is the policy of the City of suspension is not an option,” he San Diego to encourage equal San Diego to encourage equal opportunity in its Construction opportunity in its Construction said. and Consultant contracts. Bids and Consultant contracts. Bids Go appeals to Filipinos or proposals from local firms, Eleven days before election or proposals from local firms, small, minority-owned, disabled, day, Sen. Bong Go appealed to small, minority-owned, disabled, veteran-owned, and womenFilipinos to protect the sanctity veteran-owned, and womenowned businesses are strongly of the ballot by taking a firm owned businesses are strongly encouraged. Contractors are encouraged. Contractors are stand and making a conscience encouraged to subcontract with encouraged to subcontract with vote against unscrupulous and/or participate in joint ventures and/or participate in joint ventures candidates who coerce voters with these firms. The City is with these firms. The City is or try to buy their votes. committed to equal opportunity committed to equal opportunity “Don’t be afraid! Do not send and will not discriminate with and will not discriminate with threats and bribes just to vote regard to race, religion, color, regard to race, religion, color, for leaders you do not like and ancestry, age, gender, disability, ancestry, age, gender, disability, medical condition or place of do not represent the interests of medical condition or place of birth; the majority. We will continue to birth; and will not do business and will not do business with any with any firm that discriminates be vigilant in the coming weeks firm that discriminates on any on any basis. and until election day itself,” Go basis. Bids shall be received no later said. Bids shall be received no later than than the date and time noted “Let us remember that our above at: the date and time noted above at: City of San Diego’s Electronic vote is sacred, and it is our own City of San Diego’s Electronic Biding Site PlanetBids at: decision as to who we want to Biding Site PlanetBids at: h t t p s : / / w w w. p l a n e t b i d s . vote,” he added. h t t p s : / / w w w. p l a n e t b i d s . c o m / p o r t a l / p o r t a l . He also echoed President c o m / p o r t a l / p o r t a l . cfm?CompaneyID=17950 Duterte’s call for orderly, fair cfm?CompanyID=17950 Claudia C. Abarca, Director and credible elections and Claudia C Abarca, Director Purchasing & Contracting & Contracting supported his vow not to let Purchasing Department terrorism and other illegal Department April 25, 2022 April 25, 2022 activities disrupt the May 9 4/29/22 4/29/22 elections. CNS-3578738# CNS-3578834# “Like President Duterte, ASIAN JOURNAL ASIAN JOURNAL
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Advertisement for Bids Notice is hereby given that the San Diego Unified School District, acting by and through its governing board, will receive “ELECTRONIC-ONLY” bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services for: ZAMORANO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASPHALT REPAIRS A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2022, in front of the main office of Zamorano Elementary Fine Arts Academy, 2655 Casey Street, San Diego, CA 92139. ALL CONTRACTORS MUST PREREGISTER WITH THE DISTRICT PRIOR TO ATTENDING THE SITE WALK AT https://sandiegounified.org/sitewalks Site walks will follow the latest District COVID-19 policies which can be found at https://www.sandiegounified.org/covid-19_status. PLEASE SEE BID FOR DETAILS (No. CP22-1047-39). Please refer to Planwell (www.crispimg.com, click on PlanWell, Public Planroom, search SDUSD and project bid number CP22-1047-39) for project details. All bids must be received electronically at or before 1:00 p.m. on MAY 19, 2022. Firms interested in submitting a bid package must go to https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43764 then search under “Bid Opportunities” for “Invitation number” CP22-1047-39 Zamorano Elementary School Asphalt Repairs. For new vendors, please register under “New Vendor Registration”. The project estimate is between $775,000 and $875,000. This is not a PSA project and does not require prequalification. The District requires that Bidders possess any of the following classification(s) of California State Contractors License(s), valid and in good standing, at the time of bid opening and contract award: A or other appropriate license, subject to District approval. SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Linda Hippe, Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Director (TOC), Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Department CP22-1047-39 SD#0132
Advertisement for Bids Notice is hereby given that the San Diego Unified School District, acting by and through its governing board, will receive “ELECTRONIC-ONLY” bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services for: AUDEO CHARTER SCHOOL REROOF A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2022, outside the main office of Audeo Charter School, 3430 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA 92108. ALL CONTRACTORS MUST PREREGISTER WITH THE DISTRICT PRIOR TO ATTENDING THE SITE WALK WALK AT https://sandiegounified.org/sitewalks Site walks will follow the latest District COVID-19 policies which can be found at https://www.sandiegounified.org/covid-19_status. PLEASE SEE BID FOR DETAILS (No. CC22-0950-08). Please refer to Planwell (www.crispimg.com, click on PlanWell, Public Planroom, search SDUSD and project bid number (CC22-0950-08) for project details. All bids must be received electronically at or before 1:00 p.m. on MAY 20, 2022. Firms interested in submitting a bid package must go to https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43764 then search under “Bid Opportunities” for “Invitation number” CC22-0950-08 Audeo Charter School Reroof. For new vendors, please register under “New Vendor Registration”. The project estimate is between $840,000 and $850,000. This is not a PSA project and does not require prequalification. The District requires that Bidders possess any of the following classification(s) of California State Contractors License(s), valid and in good standing, at the time of bid opening and contract award: B, C-39 or other appropriate license, subject to District approval. SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Linda Hippe, Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Director (TOC), Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Department CC22-0950-08
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LEGAL SERVICES SUMMONS(SUM-100) CASE NO. 37-2021-00020014-CU-COCTL
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LEGAL SERVICES CASE NUMBER: 37-2022-00013648-CU-PT-CTL
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Peter D. Chu, Esq. State Bar# 98935 Attorney For: John Huang filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. John Huang to Ruohan Huang. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 05/26/2022 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. 61 Superior Court of California, County of San Diego 330 WEST BROADWAY DEPT. 61 San Diego, CA 92101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county. Asian Journal: APR. 13, 2022 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE: SEE ATTACHMENT Michael T. Smyth Judge of the Superior Court AJ 935 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, and 05/13/2022. ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC Form #NC-120) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The Court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the Court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If timely objection is filed, the Court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE, MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor, that is signed by only one parent, must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other, non-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the Court. AJSD#935
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CASE NUMBER: 37-2022-00014950-CU-PT-CTL
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Peter D. Chu, Esq. State Bar# 98935 Attorney For: Jordan Pascal Eddy Picard filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jordan Pascal Eddy Picard to Jordan Swan. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 06/09/2022 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. 61 Superior Court of California, County of San Diego 330 WEST BROADWAY DEPT. 61 San Diego, CA 92101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county. Asian Journal: APR. 22, 2022 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE: SEE ATTACHMENT Michael T. Smyth Judge of the Superior Court AJ 942 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, and 05/20/2022. ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC Form #NC-120) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The Court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the Court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If timely objection is filed, the Court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE, MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor, that is signed by only one parent, must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other, non-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the Court.
AJSD#942
AMENDED CASE NUMBER: 37-2022-00002739-CU-PT-CTL
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Keila Gaxiola Lucero filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Keila Gaxiola Lucero to Keila Gaxiola Hernandez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 06/08/2022 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. 61 Superior Court of California, County of San Diego 330 WEST BROADWAY DEPT. 61 San Diego, CA 92101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county. Asian Journal: ARP 21, 2022 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE: SEE ATTACHMENT Michael T. Smyth Judge of the Superior Court AJ 943 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, and 05/20/2022 ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC Form #NC-120) If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the Court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If timely objection is filed, the Court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE, MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor, that is signed by only one parent, must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other, non-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the Court.
AJSD#943
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9008293
a. Bonita Driving School located at 971 Swaying Palms Way, San Diego, CA 92154. b. Aguilar Driving School located at 971 Swaying Palms Way, San Diego, CA 92154. c. Aguilar Drivers ED located at 971 Swaying Palms Way, San Diego, CA 92154. d. Bonita Driver ED located at 971 Swaying Palms Way, San Diego, CA 92154. e. Eastlake Drivers ED located at 971 Swaying Palms Way, San Diego, CA 92154. f. Eastlake Driving School located at 971 Swaying Palms Way, San Diego, CA 92154. g. Imperial Beach Driving School located at 971 Swaying Palms Way, San Diego, CA 92154. h. Olympian Driving School located at 971 Swaying Palms Way, San Diego, CA 92154. i. Otay Ranch Driving School located at 971 Swaying Palms Way, San Diego, CA 92154. j. Southbay Driving School located at 971 Swaying Palms Way, San Diego, CA 92154. k. Southwestern located at 971 Swaying Palms Way, San Diego, CA 92154. Registrant: Carlo Joseph Aguilar, 971 Swaying Palms Way, San Diego, CA 92154. This business is conducted by Individual. REGISTRANT FIRST BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) AS OF 01/25/2017. Signature Carlo Joseph Aguilar. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 04/07/2022. AJ 931 04/15, 04/22, 04/29, and 05/06/2022.
AJSD#931
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9007913
Mercy’s Hair Salon located at 2720 E. Plaza Blvd., Suite 1, National City, CA 91950. Registrant: Mercedes Baugh, 6927 Bullock Drive, San Diego, CA 92114. This business is conducted by Married Couple. REGISTRANT HAS BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE ABOVED NAME(S) AS OF 08/01/2002. Signature Mercedes Baugh. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 04/05/2022. AJ 929 04/08, 04/15, 04/22, and 04/29/2022. AJSD#929
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LEGAL SERVICES AMENDED CASE NUMBER: 37-2022-00011822-CU-PT-CTL
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CASE NUMBER: 37-2022-00011463-CU-PT-CTL
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Beronica Leticia Jaurigue Gonzalez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Beronica Leticia Jaurigue Gonzalez to Veronica Leticia Gonzalez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 05/12/2022 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. 61 Superior Court of California, County of San Diego 330 WEST BROADWAY DEPT. 61 San Diego, CA 92101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county. Asian Journal: APR. 01, 2022 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE: SEE ATTACHMENT Michael T. Smyth Judge of the Superior Court AJ 921 04/08, 04/15, 04/22, and 04/29/2022. ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC Form #NC-120) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The Court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the Court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If timely objection is filed, the Court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE, MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor, that is signed by only one parent, must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other, non-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the Court.
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Phra Chan Pheng Sirisouk filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Phra Chan Pheng Sirisouk to Phra C. Surisouk. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 05/11/2022 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. C-61 Superior Court of California, County of San Diego 330 WEST BROADWAY DEPT. 61 San Diego, CA 92101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county. Asian Journal: MAR. 28, 2022 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE: SEE ATTACHMENT Michael T. Smyth Judge of the Superior Court AJ 922 04/08, 04/15, 04/22, and 04/29/2022. ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC Form #NC-120) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The Court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the Court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If timely objection is filed, the Court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE, MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor, that is signed by only one parent, must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other, non-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the Court. AJSD#922
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9007816
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9007579
AJSD#921
a. Alto Point Technologies located at 2432 Front St., San Diego, CA 92101. b. Alto Point located at 2432 Front St., San Diego, CA 92101. c. Surfviviendo located at 2432 Front St., San Diego, CA 92101. Registrant: Leandro Antonio Lourenzo, 2432 Front St., San Diego, CA 92101. This business is conducted by Individual. REGISTRANT HAS BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE ABOVED NAME(S) AS OF 01/06/2012. Signature Leandro Antonio Lourenzo. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 04/04/2022. AJ 923 04/08, 04/15, 04/22,
and 04/29/2022.
AJSD#923
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9007012
a. Chesrown Automotive Sales Leasing located at 3040 Clairemont Drive Build. A-3, San Diego, CA 92117. b. Chesrown Auto Transport located at 3040 Clairemont Drive Build. A-3, San Diego, CA 92117. c. Chesrown Financial located at 3040 Clairemont Drive Build. A-3, San Diego, CA 92117. d. Chesrown Rent A Car located at 3040 Clairemont Drive Build. A-3, San Diego, CA 92117. Registrant: Chesrown Automotive Group, 5755 Oberline Drive, STE 30, San Diego, CA 92121. This business is conducted by Limited Liability Company. REGISTRANT FIRST BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) AS OF 10/08/2016. Signature: Jeffrey James Chesrown. Statement filed with Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/24/2022. AJ 932 04/15, 04/22, 04/29, and 05/06/2022. AJSD#932
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Janitor Castillo located at 7237 Central Ave., Lemon Grove, CA 91945. Registrant: a. Alejandro Castillo, 7237 Central Ave., Lemon Grove, CA 91945. b. Veronica Castillo, 7237 Central Ave., Lemon Grove, CA 91945. This business is conducted by Married Couple. REGISTRANT HAS BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE ABOVED NAME(S) AS OF 08/01/2002. Signature Alejandro Castillo. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/30/2022. AJ 924 04/08, 04/15, 04/22, and 04/29/2022. AJSD#924
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9009124
Pacific Auto Upholstery located at 2904 Lytton St., San Diego, CA 92110. Registrant: a. Carlos Antonio Zabala, 2351 Arbor View St., Chula Vista, CA 91915. b. Delia Adelina Zabala, 2351 Arbor View St., Chula Vista, CA 91915. This business is conducted by Married Couple. REGISTRANT FIRST BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) AS OF 04/01/1984. Signature Carlos Antonio Zabala. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 04/19/2022. AJ 936 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, and 05/20/2022.
AJSD#936
CASE NUMBER: 37-2022-00010237-CU-PT-CTL
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Nghi Nguyen Kha Phan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Nghi Nguyen Kha Phan to Mia Phan. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 05/18/2022 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. C-61 Superior Court of California, County of San Diego 330 WEST BROADWAY DEPT. 61 San Diego, CA 92101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county. Asian Journal: APR. 05, 2022 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE: SEE ATTACHMENT Michael T. Smyth Judge of the Superior Court AJ 927 04/08, 04/15, 04/22, and 04/29/2022 ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC Form #NC-120) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The Court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the Court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If timely objection is filed, the Court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE, MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor, that is signed by only one parent, must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other, non-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the Court. AJSD#927
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9006005
Camille Rae Real Estate located at 645 Duncan Ranch Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91914. Registrant: Camille Rae Mayor De Guzman, 645 Duncan Ranch Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91914. This business is conducted by Individual. REGISTRANT HAS NOT BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) ABOVED . Signature: Camille Rae Mayor De Guzman. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/10/2022. AJ 925 04/08, 04/15, 04/22, 04/29/2022
AJSD#925
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9008919
Islander Realty located at 1047 B Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118. Registrant: Joe Eco Real Estate Broker Inc., 1047 B Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118. This business is conducted by Corporation. REGISTRANT FIRST BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) AS OF 03/25/2014. Signature Joseph Peter Economou. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 04/15/2022. AJ 937 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, and 05/20/2022.
AJSD#937
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CASE NUMBER: 37-2022-00012029-CU-PT-CTL
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner James Kenneth Pittman AKA James Kenneth Worthy filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. James Kenneth Pittman AKA James Kenneth Worthy to James Kenneth Worthy. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 05/17/2022 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. C-61 Superior Court of California, County of San Diego 330 WEST BROADWAY DEPT. 61 San Diego, CA 92101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county. Asian Journal: APR. 01, 2022 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE: SEE ATTACHMENT Michael T. Smyth Judge of the Superior Court AJ 930 04/15, 04/22, 04/29, and 05/06/2022. ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC Form #NC-120) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The Court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the Court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If timely objection is filed, the Court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE, MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor, that is signed by only one parent, must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other, non-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the Court.
AJSD #930
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9007977
Chan Dara Thai Cafe located at 330 W. Felicita Ave., C7-C9, Escondido, CA 92025. Registrant: Eddy Lane, 7401 Tweed St., Lemon Grove, CA 91945. This business is conducted by Individual. REGISTRANT HAS BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE ABOVED NAME(S) AS OF 04/05/2022. Signature Eddy Lane. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 04/05/2022. AJ 926 04/08, 04/15, 04/22, and 04/29/2022.
AJSD#926
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9009254 J & L Painters located at 8462 Summerdale Rd. Unit D, San Diego, CA 92126. Registrant: Jose Huaracha, 8462 Summerdale Rd. Unit D, San Diego, CA 92126. This business is conducted by Individual. REGISTRANT HAS NOT BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) ABOVED . Signature Jose Huaracha. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 04/20/2022. AJ 938 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 0520/2022.
AJSD#938
CASE NUMBER: 37-2022-00013367-CU-PT-CTL
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Brittany Mitchell and Mathew Mitchell on behalf of a minor child filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Brittany Ciulla Mitchell to Mia Ciulla Mitchell. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 05/31/2022 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. 25 Superior Court of California, County of San Diego North County Division 325 S. Melrose Dr. Vista, CA 92081 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county. Asian Journal: APR. 11, 2022 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE: SEE ATTACHMENT JAMES E. SIMMONS JR. Judge of the Superior Court AJ 933 04/15, 04/22, 04/29, and 05/06/2022. ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC Form #NC-120) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The Court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the Court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If timely objection is filed, the Court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE, MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor, that is signed by only one parent, must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other, non-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the Court. AJSD #933
CASE NUMBER: 37-2022-00013372-CU-PT-CTL TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Nazir Samadi filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Nazir Samadi to Adam Crow. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 05/31/2022 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. 25 Superior Court of California, County of San Diego North County Division 325 S. Melrose Dr. Vista, CA 92081 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county. Asian Journal: APR. 11, 2022 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE: SEE ATTACHMENT JAMES E. SIMMONS JR. Judge of the Superior Court AJ 934 04/15, 04/22, 04/29, and 05/06/2022. ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC Form #NC-120) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The Court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the Court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If timely objection is filed, the Court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE, MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor, that is signed by only one parent, must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other, non-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the Court. AJSD #934
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9006944
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9009590
Bath Tec Refinishers located at 1011 Beyer Way #93, San Diego, CA 92154. Registrant: Luis David Guerrero, 1011 Beyer Way #93, San Diego, CA 92154. This business is conducted by Individual. REGISTRANT HAS NOT BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) ABOVED . Signature Luis David Guerrero. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/23/2022. AJ 928 04/08, 04/15, 04/22, 04/29/2022.
Crossroad Fellowship Grace International located at 9132 Cambon St., Spring Valley, CA 91977. Registrant: Meafua Poumele, 9132 Cambon St., Spring Valley, CA 91977. This business is conducted by Individual. REGISTRANT FIRST BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) AS OF 04/20/2022. Signature: Meafua Poumele. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 04/08/2022. AJ 941 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, and 05/20/2022.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9008363
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9009382
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Cabinet Expo located at 6784 El Cajon Blvd., Ste F, San Diego, CA 92115. Registrant: Marc Koesema, 2358 University Ave., #704, San Diego, CA 92104. This business is conducted by Individual. REGISTRANT FIRST BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) AS OF 04/08/2022. Signature: Marc Koesema. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 04/08/2022. AJ 940 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, and 05/20/2022. AJSD#940
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a. Pacific Wind Apartments located at 3703 Harding St., Carlsbad, CA 92008. b. Harding Street Neighbors, LP located at 14211 Yorba St. #200, Tustin, CA 92780. Registrant: A. C&C Harding Street, LLC , 14211 Yorba St. #200, Tustin, CA 92780. B. IHO Harding Street, LLC, 501 N. Golden Circle, Ste. #100, Santa Ana, CA 92705. This business is conducted by Limited Partnership. REGISTRANT HAS BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE ABOVED NAME(S) AS OF 03/15/2022. Signature Barry Cottle, Member. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 04/21/2022. AJ 944 04/29, 05/06, 05/13 and 05/20/2022. AJSD#944
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Fil-Am mother-daughter duo joins CBS’ new dance competition series by Donnabelle
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ILIPINO American mother and daughter duo Nicole and Emelyn Yniguez want to tell their story through dance as they join the newest CBS’ family dance competition series, “Come Dance with Me,” which premiered earlier this April. Nicole, 41, who works as a social media consultant, said showing their true selves in their dance routines would somewhat give them an edge over other teams in the competition. “The most valuable thing that I told Emelyn and myself was to be just ourselves and have fun,” Nicole, the mother of 4 children, told the Asian Journal when asked what people can expect from their performances in the 11-week dance contest series. “Yes, it’s a competition and we want to do our best but we just need to be ourselves and that’s what’s gonna come across the people watching on television that as long as we can stay true to who we are and not try to be anything other than Emelyn and Nicole, I feel that people can relate to us because we are just being our authentic selves,” Nicole added. “Come Dance with Me” features exceptionally talented young dancers from across the country who invite one untrained family member who has supported their dance dreams to be their partner, for a chance to strut their stuff for a grand prize. Never in her wildest dreams did Nicole imagine she would be joining a dance competition as big as this one. “I honestly didn’t expect to be in the show with her. We just applied and it was in 2020 and she was just 12 and it was mid-pandemic, we were home and the kids were not in school. Everything was remote so we just did it on a whim, not really
Fil-Am daughter Emelyn and mother Nicole Yniguez from Las Vegas compete in CBS’ new dance competition series “Come Dance with Me.”
expecting to go far,” Nicole said. “When we had an interview, I was actually trying to suggest my husband to do the show with her but they inquired about me and I guess they liked the idea that I was a mom that was sacrificing her work so her kids can dance,” she added. Nicole left her day job to film the dance show’s two-hour premiere episode in Australia mid-last year. While she never had a chance to shake a leg when she was younger, Nicole wished to learn but her hardworking parents did
not have the luxury of time to bring her to dance schools. “I always wanted to dance when I was younger but my parents, both working then, did not allow me because of time commitment issues. I never had the opportunities so when this presented itself and when Emelyn asked me to do it with her, then the rest is history,” said Nicole, who also used to hold an administrative office job at a dance studio in New Jersey before the family moved to Las Vegas. With a supportive
family, 14-year-old Emelyn, on the other hand, has been lacing up her dance shoes since she was three years old. She is now a preprofessional dancer and has been dancing competitively for over seven years. Emelyn got her inspiration and love for dancing from watching students in the dance studio where her Mom used to work. She began dancing at the age of 3. “When I was 7 years old, my mom started working at a dance school. One day, my mom took us to watch a dance contest. The dancers were on stage and I go watched them and I was just in awe and so inspired and I told my mom, ‘I wanna do this and I wanna dance on stage, too. I want to dress up and get a trophy and get an award for dancing,’” Emelyn said. Through years of experience and immense training, Emelyn could muster any dance style and genre, such as hip hop, tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary, ballroom and tumbling/gymnastics. Preparing for the intricate and complicated dance routines, Nicole admitted, was a major challenge for her. “Before we went to Australia to film the show, I’ve never trained. I’ve never danced before. It was very physically demanding experience because you know at that time I was 40, my body doesn’t move the way my daughter’s does. So learning these intricate steps was very hard and it took a lot of practice and a lot of corrections from my
Duo Emelyn and Nicole Yniguez show off behind the scenes photos while filming CBS’ “Come Dance with Me” in Australia. Photo courtesy of Nicole Yniguez/Instagram
daughter so that I could at least try my best to match her energy and all the stuff that she does,” Nicole said. Emelyn, for her part, has been continuously honing her dancing prowess through intense and vigorous training. “I am actually competing with my current studio Dance Connection. I am also training at Dance Connection about five to six days a week, four to five hours per day and I train in all styles,” the teen said. With all these sacrifices and challenges, Nicole and Emelyn are just proud to be representing the Fil-Am community in the U.S. “We are so proud to be a Fil-Am mother-daughter duo representing the Filipino community. We hope that our
story and our dances can inspire other young Fil-Am dancers out there,” Nicole said. “We know that Filipinos are known to be great at everything, entertainment-wise. It’s so amazing that we have this opportunity to not only represent the Filipino community but the Asian community and the most beautiful thing that I would say about the cast is that we are very diverse. There are actually three families that are of Asian descent. We are so proud to be one of them representing all the Asian and Filipino families out there and we just really hope that we make all the Pinoys out there proud,” she said. This mother-daughter dance tandem from Las Vegas is one of
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Gloria, Fletcher announce Fil-Am choreographer of application for state Homekey funds Justin Bieber, BTS joins ‘Top Class’ SAN DIEGO – Continuing their ongoing partnership in addressing San Diego’s homelessness crisis, Mayor Todd Gloria and County Board of Supervisors Chair Nathan Fletcher on Thursday, April 21 announced that the City of San Diego, the San Diego Housing Commission and the County of San Diego will apply for state funding under Project Homekey to finance a development that will result in 40 new permanent supportive apartments in El Cerrito for San Diegans experiencing chronic homelessness. “Once again, the City and County of San Diego are collaborating to meaningfully address homelessness, this time by placing unsheltered San Diegans into permanent homes with supportive services attached,” said Mayor Todd Gloria. “This is precisely what was envisioned by Governor Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature when they created Project Homekey, and I’m grateful for all the ways the state is supporting local efforts to get unhoused residents into homes of their own.” “Delivering viable opportunities for the unsheltered to leave the streets, get the rehabilitative services they need and put them on a trajectory to thrive is our goal for this new Project Homekey partnership,” said Nathan Fletcher, Chair, San Diego County Board of Supervisors. “This project is another example of the historic investments the County is making to tackle the homelessness crisis and build more housing across the region. No single entity can take on these challenges alone, and I am pleased to have great partners like Mayor Gloria, PATH and the San Diego Housing Commission working with us to take action and deliver results.” If approved by the state, the application will net at least $11.825 million in Project Homekey dollars – half of the funding needed for the approximately $24-million development, called PATH Villas El Cerrito, a partnership between PATH Ventures, Bold Communities and Family Health Centers of San Diego. In advance of the application being filed, the County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday, April 26, on allocating
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approximately $11 million to the development for capital and a portion of future services and operating costs. In addition, the City of San Diego would provide more than $2 million from its share of funding from the state Permanent Local Housing Allocation program, which was established by Senate Bill 2, legislation by Senate President pro Tem Toni G. Atkins in 2017 that created a permanent source of funding for affordable housing. Nearly $3 million needed to complete the financing would come from loan funding. The City of San Diego, through the San Diego Housing Commission, would also provide 40 project-based housing vouchers to help pay rent for the residents who previously experienced homelessness, which is essential for housing stability. The building would comprise five levels of prefabricated, container-based housing units that will sit directly above a ground-floor integrated health and physical rehabilitation clinic to be operated by Family Health Centers. It would include five studio apartments, 17 onebedroom apartments, 18 twobedroom apartments and one manager’s unit. The onsite clinic would offer preventative and medical care, mental-health care, outpatient substance-use treatment, dental care and other supportive services. The development would also include a dog park and a business center to help with job searches. “Family Health Centers of
San Diego and PATH Ventures are proud to partner with the City and County of San Diego and Bold Communities to develop the El Cerrito Health Clinic and Affordable Housing community,” said Fran ButlerCohen, Family Health Centers of San Diego CEO, and Joel John Roberts, PATH Ventures CEO, in a joint statement. “This site will provide much-needed healthcare services and housing to the neighborhood in a way that leverages state resources and local dollars to best serve formerly homeless and medically fragile individuals. Housing is healthcare and this new development shows a deep commitment to meeting the needs of the most vulnerable in San Diego.” The project location is at 5476 El Cajon Blvd. in El Cerrito, part of Chair Fletcher’s 4th Supervisorial District and City Council District 9, represented by Council President Sean EloRivera. “Housing and supportive services are essential to addressing our homelessness crisis,” Council President EloRivera said. “I’m proud that the city and the county are partnering to provide sorely needed homes for people living on the streets, especially those in my district.” The Project Homekey application was to be filed by the San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC), the County of San Diego and PATH Ventures. SDHC’s Board of Commissioners will vote on the proposal to apply for the funding during a special meeting on April 25. “The collaboration among the city, the county, the Housing Commission and development partners in support of this joint application demonstrates the ongoing, shared commitment necessary to create new housing solutions that address homelessness in San Diego,” said Jeff Davis, SDHC’s interim president and chief executive officer. Construction is expected to start in November 2022 and be completed by summer 2023. A second phase of the development will create 140 additional affordable apartment homes – 127 studios, 12 onebedrooms and one manager’s unit. Construction on Phase 2 is expected to be complete by late 2024. (City of San Diego Release) n
Grove, Atkins champion legislation to bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program to all of California SACRAMENTO — Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) and Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) announced on Wednesday, April 27 their bipartisan legislation in partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to establish California’s first Statewide Imagination Library Program unanimously passed the Senate Education Committee. SB 1183, which would establish the statewide program under the direction of the State Librarian, is the first time Senators Atkins and Grove have coauthored legislation. The program would establish a comprehensive initiative for encouraging preschool children to develop a love of reading and learning. “A book is a door to limitless opportunities for children,” said Senator Shannon Grove. “Dolly Parton’s favorite book, A Little Engine That Could, has inspired generations of children. The book’s message is that with a little bit of work and a positive mindset, no matter the obstacles, children can achieve anything they dream. I am honored Dolly Parton has chosen California as her next stop on this railway of dreams to bring millions of books to millions of children in California. I am grateful to President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins’ for her partnership on SB 1183 and her passion for children’s literacy.” The statewide Imagination Library program will focus on gifting monthly, free, age-appropriate books to California’s early readers, from birth until age five, through a direct mail program. Research shows that early reading offers numerous benefits for childhood development in
the first five years of life, by inspiring the love of books and reading. Getting children excited about owning books and inspiring shared family reading helps build language, memory skills and spark a child’s imagination. Young children who are exposed to a variety of books and reading early on perform at higher levels in school. “Ever since I was a young girl, I’ve had two great loves: books and Dolly Parton. It is an absolute joy to work with Senator Grove on legislation that brings them together,” Pro Tem Atkins said. “By bringing the Imagination Library to California, we can help ensure that all children — no matter where they live or how much money their families have — are able to access books that will spark curiosity and open the door to new adventures. As Dolly says, ‘The seeds of these dreams are often found in books and the seeds you help plant in your community can grow across the world.’ SB 1183 is the garden bed.” Since 1995, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has delivered more than 178 million books to children in thousands of communities worldwide. Existing local programs in California have seen rising interest and success for this program especially in rural and hard to reach communities where libraries and books are more difficult to access. This bill intends to foster a love of reading in California’s communities by providing more books to early readers and families. SB 1183 will next be heard in the Senate Appropriations Committee. (State Senator Grove’s Office Release) n
City of San Diego to launch ‘Park Social’ public art initiative San Diego area artists commissioned to present 18 projects across the city’s park system
SAN DIEGO – Giving San Diegans more opportunities to experience public art, the City of San Diego next month will launch Park Social, a public art initiative bringing San Diego area artists and park visitors together through temporary projects that intervene and interact in the social spheres of public parks. These projects explore topics ranging from environmental justice to belonging and social cohesion. The city commissioned
dozens of artists and artist groups from the San Diego area to bring their projects, including art installations, interactive events and performances, to 28 different City parks. Most of these projects will be staggered and presented in various stages over a span of six months, from May 21 to Nov. 20, 2022. “We’re thrilled to collaborate with local artists and launch Park Social later this spring by bringing thoughtful and socially engaged, temporary
artwork to our communities,” said Christine E. Jones, Chief of Civic Art Strategies for the city’s Commission for Arts and Culture. “As we emerge from the isolation of the last two years and reconnect with San Diego’s public spaces and each other, we hope to introduce our residents and visitors to responsive artistic projects that relate to a space or spaces in the city’s park system.” Park visitors will have the opportunity to experience the art
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“TOP Class: The Rise To P-Pop Stardom” — the biggest and newest P-Pop reality search competition in the Philippines — will have internationally-renowned dance superstar and choreographer Brian Puspos as its official dance mentor. The announcement comes after the show revealed Asia’s Soul Supreme KZ Tandingan and Hip-Hop artist Shanti Dope as the contestants’ vocal and rap mentors, respectively. “It means the world to me being FilipinoAmerican, and just my love for the Philippines and our people, but also representing dance. You know, dance has just recently gone to the forefront of just art and I think it’s very important for me as a Filipino and as a dancer to be on such a high platform and to help people reach their dreams, help mentor them and shape them to get better,” he said during his launch. Hailing from Houston, Texas, Puspos first gained recognition in the dance scene when his dance crew called “SoReal Cru” finished as the runner-up in the second season of Randy Jackson’s “America’s Best Dance Crew.” In the seventh season, he competed once again but this time with the “Mos Wanted Crew,” finishing third. He is also an R&B singer, having already released three EPs in 2017 and 2020. As a choreographer, he has worked with famous acts such as Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, and K-Pop group BTS. “I think out of everyone that I’ve worked with, in my dance career, I think BTS are the ones that really stick out because not only am I a fan of them, I’m also a huge fan of their hard work — they put their blood sweat and tears into everything that they do. That’s something that really sticks out to me and somethingI hope to see from the contestants of Top Class as well.” Asked what the trainees of Top Class will have to show to impress him, the “Male Choreographer of the Year” — recognized by the world’s largest dance brand and enterprise, World of Dance (in 2012 and 2014) — simply encouraged future participants to be themselves.
Renowned Filipino American dance choreographer Brian Puspos Photo from Instagram/@brianpuspos
“It’s a cliché but I think that’s very important because, you know, God made us all individuals and we’re all very unique and special. So I think just looking out for people embracing themselves, and obviously having the discipline to work really, really hard.” He added, “From joining dance competitions, I’ve learned that it’s not really about the placing the first place second place third place, it’s really just about having a lasting impression. So I think if you pour your passion and your heart into something and you present it on stage, I think you’ve already won. And it’s really just about the lasting impression that you give.” Top Class is a reality show made possible by the collaboration of Filipino entertainment giants — Kumu, Cignal Entertainment, TV5, and Cornerstone Entertainment. The show will be hosted by Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray. Auditions for the show is extended until April 30. For this edition of the series, Top Class will only be admitting boys aged 16 to 26. The audition mechanics can be found on the social media pages of Top Class. Aspirants will have to download kumu, upload their 57-second audition klip on their kumu account with the hashtag #kumuTOPCLASS, and accomplish the given steps to make their audition entries valid. n
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PAGE 10 the 12 teams from across the country who will vie for the competition’s grand prize of $100,000. Emelyn, Nicole’s oldest child, said if they win, they would want to use the prize money to buy a house. “Right now, we live in a condominium. A family of six in a three-bedroom condo, it’s very small compared to what we want to live in. We would really like to buy a house,” the teen dance enthusiast said. According to the 8th grader, they would also save some of the prize money for a college fund and other family expenses. “Come Dance with Me” is from creators and executive producers Chris O’Donnell, LL COOL
J (stars of CBS’ “NCIS: Los Angeles”) and 3 Ball Productions. The show, which premiered in April 15, will air every Friday thereafter for 11 weeks, at 8 p.m. Eastern/Pacific and 7 p.m. Central. GRAMMY® Award-winning songwriter Philip Lawrence hosts the series which features music from popular artists across all genres. Judges of the competition include one of Hollywood’s most prolific dancers and actresses, Jenna Dewan; professional celebrity dancer Dexter Mayfield; and renowned hip hop choreographer Tricia Miranda. Throughout the season, each duo will learn and perform different styles of dance, from hip hop and ballroom to contemporary and theatrical, among others. n
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Journey at Pechanga hosts 15th CM Pro-Am JOURNEY at Pechanga hosted Character Media’s 15th Annual Pro-Am Golf Tournament last April 4-5, 2022. In its 9th year, the event was once again set against the spectacular rolling hills of Temecula, California, in full display at the famous premiere championship golf course. Journey at Pechanga has enjoyed tremendous following from many Asian golfers, and was once again an official sponsor of the event. Outstanding LPGA golfers were featured at the Pro-Am, including Megan Khang, Angel Yin, Na Rin An, Alison Lee, Chella Choi, Mi Hyang Lee, Suu-Chia Cheng, Annie Park, Kelly Tan, Jennifer Chang, Jillian Hollis, Yae Eun Hong, Jiwon Jeon, Sydnee Michaels, Brianna Do, Greta Voelker, Kaley In, Gabriella Then and Hanuel Sky Seo. Filipino American golfer Tisha Alyn Abrea, who was
The group led by LPGA golfer Suu-Chia Cheng won the coveted CM Pro-Am Cup this year.
a first team All-Southwestern league golfer for Vista Murrieta High School and a member of the Cal State Fullerton golf team, also participated in the Pro-Am event. The event brought together outstanding LPGA golfers and superstars with tee sponsors who got to swing their golf clubs alongside these amazing athletes. The night before the actual tourney, sponsors found
LPGA golfers and Pechanga executives pose for a group photo prior to the tournament.
out which LPGA professional golfers they would be playing with at the Journey at Pechanga course. Thirty LPGA golfers will be grouped with four amateurs to form teams that will compete in the event. The format is an 18hole scramble tournament, and the team with the lowest score wins the event. In the tourney, the maximum score allowed is a bogey.
Filipino American golfer and social media influencer Tisha Alyn Abrea participated in the CM Pro-Am event.
According to Bill Anderson, Pechanga’s Chief Marketing Officer, the Pro-Am is a fun experience for all participants, and the amateurs get to look at how the professionals strut their stuff on the golf course. “You get to watch to watch a pro in action,” Anderson stated. “And they are amazing. They are accurate, they are long on their drives, and their putting is spectacular. And to actually play alongside with them is a privilege and a treat.” “And now when you watch them on TV, you can cheer and root for them, which is great too,” he added. According to Anderson, LPGA golfers have told them that they absolutely love Journey at Pechanga and the entire property. Photos provided by iGraphix/Pechanga “I think this is a really cool
LPGA superstar Suu-Chia Cheng prepares to tee off during the CM Pro-Am tournament.
spot. I’m from California, so it’s nice to play anytime when I’m here. The weather is always great… have a great time with my pro-am group and do our best to play well,” said Alison Lee. “I think this is my third or fourth year, and I truly enjoy coming back every year. I love meeting new people and seeing familiar faces,” Megan Khang stated. “You guys throw an amazing pro-am right before the tournament starts and it’s always a lot of fun.” “Here are Journey, there’s so many spectacular views out there and you kind of forget you are out here in a golf course when you’re playing,” she added. In the end, it was the group featuring LPGA superstar SuuChia Cheng who triumphed and won the coveted CM Pro-Am Cup. Journey at Pechanga championship golf course, one of the many high-end amenities at Pechanga Resort Casino, is consistently rated among the top public courses in California. When golfers partner their rounds with a luxury stay at the adjacent resort, the value of the
experience rises. Please see Pechanga.com or call the resort ahead of a visit to ensure you have the most up to date health and safety protocols. Pechanga Resort Casino offers one of the largest and most expansive resort/casino experiences anywhere in the United States. Voted the best casino in the west by USA Today and rated a Four Diamond property by AAA since 2002, Pechanga Resort Casino provides an unparalleled getaway, whether for the day or for an extended luxury stay. Offering 5,400 of the hottest slots, 152 table games, worldclass entertainment, 1,100 hotel rooms, dining, spa and golf at Journey at Pechanga, Pechanga Resort Casino features a destination that meets and exceeds the needs of its guests and the community. Pechanga Resort & Casino is owned and operated by the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians. For more information, call toll free (877) 711-2946 or visit www.Pechanga.com. Follow Pechanga Resort Casino on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter. (Advertising Supplement)
LPGA professionals Angel Lin and Suu-Chia Cheng are interviewed by media prior to the tournament’s start.
City of San Diego... PAGE 11 and meet some artists during Park Social Kickoff Weekend events at various City parks from Saturday, May 21, through Sunday, May 22, 2022. The weekend will include an ice cream social with opening remarks, workshops and performances from artists and collectives. Participating Park Social artists include: • Allison Wiese • Armando de la Torre • Art Builds • Beck Haberstroh with Katie Giritlian • Brian & Ryan • Brian Goeltzenleuchter • David White • Ingram Ober and Marisol Rendón • Kasi Muñoz and Kline Swonger • Keenan Hartsten • Margaret Noble • Mario Mesquita • Mario Torero and Sarah Bella Mondragon • Roberto Salas • Sheena Rae Dowling and Yvette Roman • Timothy Murdoch • Trevor Amery • Zaquia Mahler Salinas. Made possible through an anonymous family bequest
endowment and contributions from the city’s Public Art Fund, Park Social was first announced in July 2020 with the city’s SD Practice initiative, an effort to invest in San Diego’s arts ecosystem by purchasing existing works from local artists. The city launched both initiatives to help support local artists and revive the arts sector from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We recognize and honor the tremendous impact artists can make on a city and its cultural footprint,” said Jonathon Glus, Executive Director, Commission for Arts and Culture. “The activation of both the Park Social and SD Practice initiatives signals our dedication to our region’s creative talent and the creative life of our city and its residents in this post-pandemic era. Arts and culture continue to transform San Diego’s public parks by broadening access for audiences from San Diego, the region and the world.” To learn more about Park Social, the participating artists and their projects, and to view a schedule of upcoming Park Social events, visit sdparksocial. com. (City of San Diego Release) n
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Good things to come for eastern entrance to Pahrump By RealtoR
Fely Quitevis-Bateman
DEVELOPMENT continues to take place in Pahrump, a town located some 62 miles west of Las Vegas, and one of the neighboring communities positively impacted by the great things happening in the gambling and entertainment capital in the western United States. In a recent news development, a company named Adaven Management went before the Nye County Commission to provide an update on a development agreement that was approved more than two decades ago that, if things go according to plan, will see quite a change to the eastern entrance into the town. What is planned is a construction of a roundabout on Highway 160 at Manse Road, something that the company has been working with the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT). According to a company official, the project is currently under review and it is expected to receive the green light to start on the project sometime in the near future. Apart from construction plans for the roundabout, Adaven revealed in a recent Pahrump Valley Times report that it is being required “to provide rights of way necessary for the constuction of the roundabout, as well as to provide construction funds to build the roundabout.” It added that the company would like to start the construction as soon as the NDOT will allow them. The planned roundabout will provide access to
Realtor Fely Quitevis-Bateman with Nye County Chief Planner Brett Waggoner, who confirmed about the two roundabouts coming on Highway 160.
Realtor Fely Quitevis-Bateman (extreme right) attended a meeting with three Nye County commissioners who are leaning towards the approval of a glove factory on Mesquite/Avenue of the Stars in Pahump.
a planned Common Interest Community dubbed “Mountain Falls South.” The development agreement provides for the company and its associated parties to build around 5,160 residential units in the planned community. The subdivision’s location is on approximately 1,177 acres of land southwest of the intersection of
Manse Road and Hafen Ranch Road. And while it may be a bit of time before homes can be built on the site, other requirements set forth in the development agreement have taken place over the years, including the donation of a 12-acre site for Floyd Elementary School, donation of water rights and necessary sewer connection, as well as coordination with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to help establish a church on Manse Road. Additionally, there has been paving and curb and gutter work done on Manse Road, and installation of a fiber-optic line, which is in line with stipulations in the development agreement that called for certain improvements to be made to Manse Road from the highway to Hafen Ranch Road. Currently, it is estimated that about $17 million has been invested by Adaven on infrastructure; the roundabout is likely to cost another $1.5 million. This certainly bodes well for the town of Pahrump as it continues on its way to progress. Originally inhabited by the Southern Paiute and mostly dotted with ranch-style holdings over 400 hectares in size, Pahrump has grown into a town that major retailers and real estate developers are taking a look at due to its proximity to Las Vegas. In an article in the Las Vegas Review Journal, it said that a broader acceleration for areas like Pahrump is seen in order to address the needs of homebuyers as real estate and property developers eye new regions where they can set up potential projects. That means more housing in the future, and perhaps an exodus of people looking for the right opportunities in newer markets. Plus, there’s the boon of the continued rise From left: Jenny Truong, Ron Quilang and Alka Products CEO/ of real estate prices in the town. Although land President Andrew Hoang. Mr. Hoang is behind the proposed prices in Pahrump may not be as low as it was glove factory in Pahrump. Phase 1 of the project will reportedly decades ago, it is still an affordable alternative to the rising real estate prices in Las Vegas, provide 600 jobs in the area.
One of Realtor Quitevis-Bateman’s investors, Victor Covarubbias (left, seated), also a resident of Tower 2, Turnberry Place, visited Pahrump for a possible site of a Ford dealership. Mr. Covarubbias owns a Ford dealership in California. With Covarubbias in above photo are (from left) Realtor QuitevisBateman and another investor, Jennifer Benedict.
which has seen many duking it out for available affordable housing and potential for overbidding. Real estate in Pahrump has appreciated about 155% over the last ten years alone, according to latest data available, which puts the unincorporated town in the top 10% nationally for areas whose real estate values have appreciated exponentially. Due to this, many observers see Pahrump as being one of the best long-term investments that people can make in the United States over the past decade and into the future. Despite a downturn in the housing market, Pahrump’s real estate portfolio has continued to appreciate. The roundabout is just one of the projects planned in Pahrump. Millions of dollars in projects are being infused in infrastructure which will benefit the town in the long run. While prices are still affordable, now is the time to look for opportunities in Pahrump and neighboring communities. Whether you are looking to settle in a new place, find your own piece of retirement heaven, or just looking to own land or another property as an investment, Pahrump is a great find and I will help look for the best opportunities available in the market. Many of my clients have reaped the benefits of their investments in land and property – you could be one of the many individuals and families who can grow their real estate portfolio and net worth by looking at what’s on the market. My company, Precious Properties, is a fullservice company serving its clientele since 1992 and you can reach me at 775-513-8447, 805-5592476 and 702-538-4948 for more information. We have investors who buy houses in California and Nevada for cash and quick escrow in as short as 7 days. (Advertising Supplement)
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