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New report: Elderly Asian Americans experience fear of physical assault A NEW report shines a light on how the past two years exacerbated threats to the safety and wellbeing for Asian American elders ages 60 and up. The report takes a close look at data released by Stop AAPI Hate and AARP on the 10,905 reports it received of hate incidents against AAPIs from March 2020 to December 2021. Of these 10,905 hate incidents, 824 were reports of hate incidents against Asian American elders aged 60 and up. The new report shows that Asian American elders were most likely to face discrimination on public streets (36.7% of all reported incidents) and at businesses (26.7% of reported incidents). It further indicates that 26.2% of the reported incidents against Asian American elders involved physical assault. The report, also released during Older Americans Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, demonstrates how these
Congress proclaims Marcos, Duterte as PH’s new leaders by JEANNETTE
I. ANDRADE, JULIE M. AURELIO Inquirer.net
MANILA — Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was proclaimed as the country’s 17th president on Wednesday, May 25, 36 years and three months since his family hastily evacuated Malacañang Palace after the fall of his father’s
dictatorship, bringing both the hope of unity to the nation and the fears of a return to strongman rule. His running mate, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte also was proclaimed vice president. Marcos, 64, and Duterte, 43, won the May 9 elections, in a stunning landslide victory, with more than double the number of votes received by their
PHILIPPINE Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez will not be the country’s next secretary for the Department of Foreign Affairs as he would still be the country’s envoy to its treaty ally. Romualdez himself dispelled rumors that he would be the country’s next top diplomat while on CNN Philippines’ “The Source” on Thursday, May 26. “I’ve been told that so many times, sometimes, I’m beginning to believe it, but to be very honest about it… President-elect Marcos and I had a meeting and he told me that he was very pleased with how effective I have been in Washington DC,” Romualdez said. “He told me that he would like me to continue what I’ve been doing in Washington, with the relationship that we’ve been able to establish there.” There have been talks that Romualdez
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COVID-19 booster shots available to kids ages 5-11 at Southern Nevada Health District vaccine clinics
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PH envoy to US Romualdez clarifies he will remain serving as ambassador
closest rivals. The official canvassing by Congress, acting as the National Board of Canvassers (NBOC), was completed after just a little over 15 hours with 98.84 percent, or 171 out of 173 certificates of canvass (COCs), containing a total of 53,815,484 votes.
PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION. Senate President Vicente Sotto III (left) and House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco (3rd from right) proclaimed President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr., as the winner of the May 9 elections during a joint session of Congress in Batasan Hills, Quezon City on Wednesday, May 25. Marcos is joined by sister Senator Imee Marcos (2nd from left), mother and former first lady Imelda Marcos (3rd from left), wife Liza Araneta-Marcos (right of president-elect), son Joseph Simon (behind his mother), sister Irene Marcos-Araneta (2nd from right), and cousin House Majority Leader Martin Romualdez. PNA photo by Avito Dalan
IN another step to promote protection against the coronavirus ahead of summer, the Southern Nevada Health District is administering CoVID-19 vaccine booster doses to children 5 through 11 years of age at all its vaccine clinics. This move comes after federal health officials on May 20 approved the additional dose for the young age group who have received the first two doses of the PfizerBioNTech vaccine. Currently, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is the only vaccine authorized or approved for children ages 5 through 17 years. Children and teens need two doses of a Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Everyone ages 12 years and older should also get a booster shot, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. The approval also comes as children head into summer vacation. “The news that FDA has authorized a booster for
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American, Asian diplomats pay courtesy call on Bongbong Marcos by NEIL
ARWIN MERCADO Inquirer.net
MANILA — Four diplomats paid a courtesy call Monday, May 23 on presumptive president Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. ahead of his proclamation as the next chief executive of the country. Japanese Ambassador Koshikawa Kazuhiko, South Korea Ambassador Kim Inchul, India Ambassador Shambhu S. Kumaran, and United States Chargé d’Affaires Heather Variava separately visited Marcos Jr. in his headquarters in Mandaluyong City. In an interview with the media, PAGE 5
Ambassador Kumaran said among those tackled during his visit was the commitment to continue the “excellent bilateral relations” between India and the Philippines. “We requested his continued support for the development of excellent bilateral relations between India and the Philippines,” Kumaran said. “We’ve been having excellent progress over the past few years and we look forward to continuing the progress and dynamism under the new administration,” he added. Kumaran likewise said strengthening the military and the health sector in the Philippines was also discussed during the President Rodrigo Duterte
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US Navy ship to be named for Filipino sailor Telesforo Trinidad by MOMAR
G. VISAYA
AJPress
UNITED States Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced Thursday, May 19 that a future Arleigh Burke-class guidedmissile destroyer will be named USS Telesforo Trinidad (DDG 139), honoring the bravery and heroism of Fireman 2nd Class Telesforo De La Cruz Trinidad, the only Filipino in the U.S. Navy to be awarded the Medal of Honor. “Since being sworn in as The guided missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) steams through the Mediterranean Sea. Photo by Journalist 2nd Class Patrick Reilly / Wikimedia Commons secretary, I have wanted to honor
his heroic actions by naming a ship after him,” said Del Toro. “This ship and her future crew will be a critical piece in strengthening our maritime superiority while also emphasizing the rich culture and history of our naval heritage.” The Navy secretary shared that the first time he learned about Petty Officer Trinidad’s story was as a midshipman at the Naval Academy. Trinidad was born Nov. 25, 1890 in Aklan. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy after the United States
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Duterte thanks Filipinos after term by HELEN
FLORES Philstar.com
MANILA — President Duterte again expressed his gratitude to the Filipino people for electing him president, even as he apologized for his “shortcomings.” “In a few days I’ll be out. All that I did, for me, that’s it. The best that my efforts can really achieve. If that is still not enough, I’m sorry I can’t do anything more,” the President said in Filipino and English during the inauguration of the new building of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in Pasig City on Monday, May 23. “The things that I failed to do, mostly not because of negligence
or I have shortcomings but the time really – six years – would not be enough to finish all the projects,” he added. Duterte also took the opportunity to thank the media, particularly television networks, for their coverage of his presidency. “To all of you, including TV networks, I would not mention, thank you. And your help in my journey in the six years, you gave me the honor to be the president of the Philippines. Thank you very much,” he said. In a speech during the launching of the digital innovation efforts of the Philippine Postal Corp. last Thursday, May 19,
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Karagdagang kaalaman sa Filipino (Tagalog) ay makikita rin sa website ng Lalawigan ng Clark Kagawaran ng Halalan sa: www.clarkcountynv.gov/vote.
NOTICE OF EARLY VOTING FOR THE 2022 PRIMARY ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that early voting for the June 14, 2022, Primary Election begins on May 28, Saturday, and continues through June 10, Friday. Any voter registered in Clark County is eligible to vote at any early voting location. Same-Day Registration will also be available for those voters who are eligible, but not currently registered to vote. They must have a Nevada Driver’s License or Nevada Identification Card to register to vote. The early voting locations, dates, and times are listed below. All voting sites are ADA compliant. For additional information, call the Clark County Election Department at (702) 455-VOTE (8683). The TTY/TDD number is 711. Also check online at www. ClarkCountyNV.gov/vote.
2022 Primary Election Early Voting Schedule May 28 (Saturday) to June 10 (Friday), 2022 Any registered voter in Clark County may vote in-person before Election Day at any early voting site. VOTING IS EASY at the 83 convenient early voting sites between May 28-June 10 or on Election Day at any of the over 125 Vote Centers. During early voting, go to www.ClarkCountyNV.gov/Vote for a link to an interactive, mobile device enabled map for finding that day’s nearby sites. You may also drop-off voted mail ballots in-person at any early voting site during the hours listed in the schedule. Not all locations will be open every day during early voting. If you decide to vote in-person instead of by mail, you will need to do one of the following: • If you have your mail ballot, surrender your voted or unvoted mail ballot (preferably in the packet sent to you) to an election official at the voting site. • If you do not have your mail ballot, you will sign an affirmation at the voting site swearing that you have not already voted in the current election and that you understand no one may attempt to vote or actually vote more than once in the same election.
LONG-TERM EARLY VOTING SITES Open Every Day, May 28-June 10, 2022
Long-Term Early Voting Sites Location and Address / Cross Streets May 28-June 10
Hours (Dates and Times Vary)
Arroyo Market Square, EVENT TENT Parking Lot Near The Men’s Wearhouse CC-215 / S. Rainbow Blvd.
May 28-June 9 (Sat.-Thu.)............. 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.)................................. 9am-7pm
Blue Diamond Crossing, EVENT TENT Parking Lot Between Target and Kohl’s Blue Diamond Rd. / Arville St.
May 28-June 9 (Sat.-Thu.)............ 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.)................................ 9am-7pm
Boulevard Mall, East Main Lobby, Near Galaxy Theaters 3528 S. Maryland Pkwy. Between E. Desert Inn Rd. and E. Twain Ave.
May 28-June 10 (Sat.-Fri.)............. 11am-8pm
Centennial Center Home Depot, EVENT TENT Home Depot Parking Lot 7881 W. Tropical Pkwy. / Centennial Center Blvd.
May 28-June 9 (Sat.-Thu.)............. 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.)................................. 9am-7pm
Deer Springs Town Center, EVENT TENT Parking Lot Near Home Depot North 5th St. / E. Deer Springs Way
May 28-June 9 (Sat.-Thu.)............. 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.)................................. 9am-7pm
Desert Breeze Community Center 8275 Spring Mountain Rd. / S. Cimarron Rd.
May 28-June 9 (Sat.-Thu.)............. 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.)................................. 9am-7pm
East Las Vegas Library 2851 E. Bonanza Rd., East of N. Eastern Ave.
May 28-29 (Sat.-Sun.).................... 10am-6pm May 31-June 2 (Tue.-Thu.)............. 10am-7pm June 3-5 (Fri.-Sun.)........................ 10am-6pm June 6-9 (Mon.-Thu.)..................... 10am-7pm June 10 (Fri.)................................. 10am-6pm
Galleria at Sunset Kohl’s Court, 1st Floor 1300 W. Sunset Rd., East of N. Stephanie St.
May 28 (Sat.)................................. 11am-7pm May 29 (Sun.)................................ 12pm-6pm May 30-June 4 (Mon.-Sat.)............ 11am-7pm June 5 (Sun.)................................. 12pm-6pm June 6-10 (Mon.-Fri.)..................... 11am-7pm
Lowe’s - Craig / Losee, EVENT TENT Parking Lot, 2570 E. Craig Rd. / Losee
May 28-June 9 (Sat.-Thu.)............. 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.)................................. 9am-7pm
LVAC Las Vegas Athletic Club - North, EVENT TENT Parking Lot, 6050 N. Decatur Blvd. / W. Tropical Pkwy.
May 28-June 9 (Sat.-Thu.)............. 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.)................................. 9am-7pm
LVAC Las Vegas Athletic Club - Northwest, EVENT TENT Parking Lot, 1725 N. Rainbow Blvd., South of Lake Mead Blvd.
May 28-June 9 (Sat.-Thu.)............. 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.)................................. 9am-7pm
Meadows Mall Near Round1, 1st Floor 4300 Meadows Ln. / S. Valley View Blvd.
May 28 (Sat.)................................. 10am-8pm May 29 (Sun.)................................ 12pm-6pm May 30-June 4 (Mon.-Sat.)............ 10am-8pm June 5 (Sun.)................................. 12pm-6pm June 6-10 (Mon.-Fri.)..................... 10am-8pm
Mountains Edge Regional Park, EVENT TENT Parking Lot, 8101 W. Mountains Edge Pkwy. East of S. Durango Dr.
May 28-June 9 (Sat.-Thu.)............. 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.)................................. 9am-7pm
Nellis Crossing Shopping Center, EVENT TENT Parking Lot Near Target, S. Nellis Blvd. / E. Charleston Blvd.
May 28-June 9 (Sat.-Thu.)............. 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.)................................. 9am-7pm
Silverado Ranch Plaza, EVENT TENT Parking Lot Near PetsMart S. Eastern Ave. / E. Silverado Ranch Blvd.
May 28-June 9 (Sat.-Thu.)............. 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.)................................. 9am-7pm
Town Square Las Vegas, EVENT TENT Near AMC Theaters 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South / W. Sunset Rd.
May 28-June 9 (Sat.-Thu.)............. 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.)................................. 9am-7pm
Tropicana Beltway Plaza, EVENT TENT Near Lowe’s 5120 S. Fort Apache Rd., South of Tropicana Ave.
May 28-June 9 (Sat.-Thu.)............. 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.)................................. 9am-7pm
SHORT-TERM EARLY VOTING SITES
Open for a Limited Number of Days, May 28-June 10, 2022 Short-Term Early Voting Sites Location and Address / Cross Streets May 28-June 10
Hours (Dates and Times Vary)
Albertsons, Ann / Drexel
May 28-30 (Sat.-Mon.) 9am-6pm
Albertsons, Ann / Simmons
June 6-8 (Mon.-Wed.) 9am-6pm
Albertsons, Boulder Hwy. / Lake Mead Pkwy.
June 4-5 (Sat.-Sun.) 9am-6pm
Albertsons, Buffalo / Vegas
June 2-4 (Thu.-Sat.) 9am-6pm
Albertsons, Charleston / Town Center
June 4-6 (Sat.-Mon.) 9am-6pm
Albertsons, Cheyenne / Durango
May 28-30 (Sat.-Mon.) 9am-6pm
Albertsons, College / Horizon
Short-Term Early Voting Sites Location and Address / Cross Streets May 28-June 10
Hours (Dates and Times Vary)
Moapa Valley Comm. Ctr., 320 N. Moapa Valley Blvd., Overton
June 1 (Wed.) 9am-6pm
Mosaic Church 9220 Manhattan Rd., South of I-215 at St. Rose Pkwy.
May 30-June 3 (Mon.-Fri.) 9am-6pm
Mountain Crest Community Center 4701 N. Durango Dr., South of Lone Mountain Rd.
June 9-10 (Thu.-Fri.) 9am-5pm
May 28-30 (Sat.-Mon.) 9am-6pm
Mountain Shadows Community Center 9107 Del Webb Blvd. / Crown Ridge Dr.
June 6-8 (Mon.-Wed.) 9am-6pm
Albertsons, Craig / Decatur
June 8-9 (Wed.-Thu.) 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.) 9am-7pm
Nevada Partners 690 W. Lake Mead Blvd. / Revere St.
June 4-5 (Sat.-Sun.) 9am-6pm
Albertsons, Craig / Tenaya
May 31-June 1 (Tue.-Wed.) 9am-6pm
June 8 (Wed.) 8am-5pm
Albertsons, Desert Inn / Pecos
May 28-30 (Sat.-Mon.) 9am-6pm
North Las Vegas City Hall 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North / Civic Center Dr.
Albertsons, Durango / Flamingo
May 30-31 (Mon.-Tue.) 9am-6pm
June 8-9 (Wed.-Thu.) 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.) 9am-7pm
Albertsons, Eastern / Warm Springs
May 28-29 (Sat.-Sun.) 9am-6pm
Paradise Community Center 4775 McLeod Dr., North of E. Tropicana Ave.
Albertsons, Farm / Durango
June 4-5 (Sat.-Sun.) 9am-6pm
June 6-7 (Mon.-Tue.) 9am-6pm
Albertsons, Flamingo / Hualapai
June 4-5 (Sat.-Sun.) 9am-6pm
Paseo Verde Library 280 S. Green Valley Pkwy., South of Paseo Verde Pkwy.
Albertsons, Lake Mead Blvd. / Hollywood
June 4-5 (Sat.-Sun.) 9am-6pm
Rainbow Library 3150 N. Buffalo Dr. / W. Cheyenne Ave.
June 5 (Sun.) 10am-6pm June 6-7 (Mon.-Tue.) 10am-7pm
Albertsons, Rainbow / Charleston
May 28-30 (Sat.-Mon.) 9am-6pm
Albertsons, Stephanie / Horizon
May 31-June 1 (Tue.-Wed.) 9am-6pm
Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) Building Room 108, S. 600 Grand Central Pkwy. / W. Bonneville Ave.
June 7-8 (Tue.-Wed.) 9am-6pm
Albertsons, Tropicana / Jones
May 28-29 (Sat.-Sun.) 9am-6pm
Albertsons, Village Center Circle / Trails Center
May 28-30 (Sat.-Mon.) 9am-6pm
Sahara West Library 9600 W. Sahara Ave. / S. Grand Canyon Dr.
May 31-June 1 (Tue.-Wed.) 10am-7pm
Alexander Library 1755 W. Alexander Rd., West of Martin Luther King Blvd.
June 4-5 (Sat.-Sun.) 9am-6pm
May 31-June 1 (Tue.-Wed.) 10:30am-7pm
Seafood City Market 3890 S. Maryland Pkwy. / E. Katie Ave. Searchlight Community Center 200 Michael Wendell Way, Searchlight
June 3 (Fri.) 9am-4pm
Aliante Library 2400 W. Deer Springs Way, East of Aliante Pkwy.
June 6-7 (Mon.-Tue.) 10:30am-7pm
Silver Mesa Recreation Center 4025 Allen Ln. / W. Alexander Rd.
June 6-7 (Mon.-Tue.) 9am-6pm
Boulder City Recreation Center 900 Arizona St. / Utah St.
June 7-9 (Tue.-Thu.) 7am-6pm June 10 (Fri.) 8am-6pm
Skye Canyon Community Center 10111 W. Skye Canyon Park Dr. / Skye Village Rd.
June 2-3 (Thu.-Fri.) 9am-5pm
Centennial Hills YMCA 6601 N. Buffalo Dr. / Sky Pointe Dr.
June 9 (Thu.) 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.) 9am-7pm
June 1-2 (Wed.-Thu.) 9am-6pm
Chinatown Plaza 4255 Spring Mountain Rd. / Wynn Rd.
June 3-4 (Fri.-Sat.) 10am-6pm
SkyView YMCA 3050 E. Centennial Pkwy., between Losee Rd. and N. Pecos Rd.
Cora Coleman Senior Center 2100 Bonnie Ln. / E. Lake Mead Blvd.
June 8-9 (Wed.-Thu.) 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.) 9am-7pm
Solera at Anthem Community Center 2401 Somersworth Dr. / Solera Sky Dr.
May 28-30 (Sat.-Mon.) 9am-6pm
Desert Vista Community Center 10360 Sun City Blvd. / Thomas W. Ryan Blvd.
June 2-3 (Thu.-Fri.) 9am-6pm
May 31-June 1 (Tue.-Wed.) 9am-6pm
Sun City Aliante Community Center 7390 Aliante Pkwy. / Elkhorn Rd. Sun City Anthem Center 2450 Hampton Rd. / Anthem Pkwy.
June 6-8 (Mon.-Wed.) 9am-6pm
Doolittle Community Center 1950 J St. / W. Lake Mead Blvd.
June 6-9 (Mon.-Thu.) 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.) 9am-7pm
Dr. William U. Pearson Community Center, Room C 1625 W. Carey Ave., West of Martin Luther King Blvd.
May 28-June 4 (Sat.-Sat.) 9am-6pm
Enterprise Library 8310 S. Las Vegas Blvd. / E. Shelbourne Ave.
June 8-9 (Wed.-Thu.) 10am-7pm June 10 (Fri.) 10am-6pm
Green Valley Library 2797 N. Green Valley Pkwy. / E. Sunset Rd.
June 1-2 (Wed.-Thu.) 10am-6pm June 3 (Fri.) 10am-5pm
Henderson City Hall 240 S. Water St. / W. Basic Rd.
May 31 (Tue.) 7:30am-5:30pm
Heritage Park Senior Facility 300 S. Racetrack Rd. / Burkholder Blvd.
June 2-3 (Thu.-Fri.) 9am-6pm
Hollywood Recreation Center, 1650 S. Hollywood Blvd. Between E. Sahara Ave. and E. Charleston Blvd.
June 2-3 (Thu.-Fri.) 9am-6pm
Lakes Lutheran Church 8200 W. Sahara Ave. / S. Cimarron Rd.
June 9-10 (Thu.-Fri.) 9am-6pm
Las Vegas City Hall, City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor 495 S. Main St. / E. Clark Ave.
May 31 (Tue.) 7:30am-5:30pm
Laughlin Library 2840 S. Needles Hwy., Laughlin
June 4 (Sat.) 10am-6pm June 5 (Sun.) 11am-5pm June 6 (Mon.) 10am-6pm
Mesquite Jimmy Hughes Campus Suite 1, 150 N. Yucca St., Mesquite
May 29-31 (Sun.-Tue.) 9am-6pm
Sun City MacDonald Ranch Community Center 2020 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy., East of Green Valley Pkwy.
June 9 (Thu.) 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.) 9am-7pm
Sun City Mesquite, 1350 Flat Top Mesa Dr., Mesquite
May 28 (Sat.) 9am-6pm
Veterans Memorial Leisure Center 101 N. Pavilion Center Dr., North of Alta Dr.
June 2-3 (Thu.-Fri.) 9am-6pm
Vons, E. Horizon Ridge Pkwy. / W. Horizon Dr.
June 8-9 (Wed.-Thu.) 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.) 9am-7pm
Vons, Sky Pointe Dr. / N. Buffalo Dr.
May 31-June 1 (Tue.-Wed.) 9am-6pm
Vons, Windmill Pkwy. / Pecos Rd.
June 4-5 (Sat.-Sun.) 9am-6pm
Walnut Recreation Center 3075 N. Walnut Rd., South of E. Cheyenne Ave.
June 9 (Thu.) 9am-6pm June 10 (Fri.) 9am-7pm
West Flamingo Senior Center 6255 W. Flamingo Rd. / S. Jones Blvd.
June 1-2 (Wed.-Thu.) 9am-5pm
Whitney Community / Recreation Center 5712 Missouri Ave., West of Boulder Hwy.
June 6-7 (Mon.-Tue.) 9am-6pm
Dated this 17th day of May, 2022
JOSEPH P. GLORIA Registrar of Voters Clark County, Nevada PUB: May 26, and June 2 and 9, 2022 Las Vegas Asian Journal
15TH VP. Senate President Vicente Sotto III (left) and House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco proclaim the newest Philippine duly elected Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio at the House of Representatives in Quezon City on Wednesday, May 25. Following Congress’ canvassing of votes for the presidential and vice presidential elections, Duterte-Carpio became the country's 15th vice president. PNA photo by Avito C. Dalan
Congress proclaims Marcos... PAGE 1 First called to the podium of the plenary hall of the House Representatives to be proclaimed winner was Duterte, who was without a family member to accompany her as she received the certificate of her victory at the polls from Senate President Vicente Sotto III, one of her opponents in the vice presidential race, and Speaker Lord Allan Velasco. She shook hands and bumped fists with lawmakers who congratulated her on her way back to her seat beside Marcos. Minutes later, Marcos was called. He was accompanied to the rostrum by his wife Liza, son Simon, and sisters Irene and Sen. Imee Marcos. His frail 92-year-old mother, former first lady Imelda Marcos, was assisted up the stage by his cousin, House Majority Leader Martin Romualdez. Some in the audience chanted “BBM! BBM,” the shortcut for his nickname, Bongbong Marcos, which became popular during the campaign. Smooth transition In a statement, Malacañang assured Marcos of a smooth and peaceful transition of power. Acting presidential spokesperson Martin Andanar said the proclamation of Marcos and Duterte marked “another historic milestone in our political life as a nation underscoring that we are, indeed, a showcase and beacon of democracy in this part of the world.” “As both leaders are about to embark on the responsibilities and challenges of their respective offices, we reiterate our call for our people to stand behind our newly elected leaders,” Andanar said. There was no personal congratulatory statement from President Rodrigo Duterte himself. The canvass showed Marcos getting 31,629,783 votes, or 58.77 percent of votes counted, against his main rival, Vice President Leni Robredo who garnered 15,035,773 votes. Duterte received 32,208,417 votes, or 61.33 percent of the votes counted, trouncing Sen. Francis Pangilinan who had 9,329,207 votes. “What we have witnessed in the last local and national elections, for me, was one of the most credible, orderly, and peaceful elections in our nation’s history,” said Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri, who headed the senatorial panel in the NBOC. He pointed out that the country saw the highest number of votes cast in its election history with an 82 percent voter turnout. Majority president, VP It was the first time that Filipinos elected a majority president and vice president under the 1987 Constitution, he said. “In this election Presidentelect Bongbong Marcos and Vice President-elect Sara Duterte were truly rock stars,” he said. “However the greater task of the victors
today is to unite our countrymen for nation-building. That begins today. This weighs heavily on their shoulders.” This is also the first time in Philippine history that the children of former presidents of the country will lead the nation as its President and Vice President. ‘For a reason’ And it is the first time in 18 years that a presidential aspirant and his candidate for vice president were elected since Gloria MacapagalArroyo and Noli de Castro won the national elections in May 2004. Several petitions had been filed to block Marcos’ candidacy over his conviction for nonpayment and nonfiling of income tax, but these were all dismissed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec). The petitioners are appealing the Comelec’s decision in the Supreme Court. Sotto, who placed third in the vice presidential race, congratulated both Marcos and Duterte. “You have been placed by God in this position for a reason,” he said in a speech at the proclamation ceremony. “May He lead you into your purpose and make you live it courageously. In every step you take, may God protect you.” In a longer congratulatory speech, Velasco said that “Congress bears witness to the unity of our country: a true partnership between the north and the south, that has become the unity of all corners of the country.” “The people have spoken decisively. This is not just your sweeping electoral victory for all Filipinos. This is a victory of our democracy,” he said. Questions about the search for more of the Marcos family’s ill-gotten wealth and the alleged human rights violations and numerous extrajudicial killings under the outgoing Duterte administration, among other issues, will haunt the country’s top leaders. Activists and survivors of the martial law regime of Marcos’ father said they would closely watch his actions and promised to continue defending democratic rights and won’t allow them to be violated again. “We will not be muzzled,” vowed playwright Bonifacio Ilagan, who suffered severe torture during the dictatorship. Renato Reyes, secretary-general of Bayan, said the proclamation “completes” the restoration of the Marcoses and the extension of the Dutertes in power. There also could be attempts to invalidate the record of the dictatorship, but Ilagan said that it “would be messy” and would have to overturn a law enacted, that recognized and compensated more than 11,000 confirmed victims of martial law. “We hope and will be gladly surprised if they prove us wrong,” said Edre Olalia, president of the human rights lawyers’ group National Union of Peoples’
Lawyers. Allowed to return Prior to his presidential bid, Marcos served as a senator from 2010 to 2016 before he ran for vice president in May 2016 where he was defeated by Robredo with a narrow margin. His election protest was thrown out by the Supreme Court. He first entered the political arena in 1980 at the age of 23 as vice governor of Ilocos Norte and later served as its governor until his father was ousted in the 1986 Edsa People Power Revolution. They fled to Hawaii where his father died three years later. The Marcoses were allowed to return to the country in 1992 and Marcos was elected congressman representing Ilocos Norte’s second district. He also served as governor of the province for three consecutive terms, from 1998 up to 2007, when he was elected congressman anew and then won a seat in the Senate in 2010. Duterte followed in her father’s footsteps and became a lawyer and served as vice mayor and later mayor of Davao City. Her father has openly expressed his dislike for Marcos, calling him a spoiled child and a “weak leader” who carried “baggage.” President Duterte was deeply disappointed when his daughter decided to run as vice president as surveys last year showed she was ahead of Marcos. Canvassing hitches The speedy canvass was not without hitches. On the eve of the proclamation, the NBOC was forced to tally election results from the provinces of Pampanga, Sultan Kudarat, and Surigao del Sur from photos submitted on the Viber messaging app because the documents were missing from the ballot boxes. In all three cases, it turned out that the provincial election supervisors of the three provinces had failed to insert the COCs into ballot boxes before they were transported to Congress for the canvassing. The vote totals from the three provinces amounted to a little over 2 million, not enough to change the outcome of the national elections, but disturbing enough that some lawmakers expressed concern that it could have disenfranchised a good number of voters. “They have only one job and one job to do … which is to insert the COCs of the province of the results of the president and vice president into the ballot box and deliver it to the Senate. One job and one job only!” said Zubiri, who was visibly displeased. Comelec Commissioner Marlon Casquejo said missing COCs were “not acceptable” and promised an investigation. Casquejo said the investigation would determine whether the lapses were “intentional or inadvertent” and the sanctions to be imposed on poll workers found to be accountable. g
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Duterte said he has served the entire nation “irrespective of each tribal division.” “I know that the Filipinos voted for me. Let’s not talk about those who did not vote for me. I served the country irrespective of each tribal division,” the President said.
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guardians to provide additional protection for their children against COVID-19 by getting a booster dose, or their primary vaccination series if they have not received it,” said Leguen. As of May 9, a total of 3,561,212 vaccines have been administered in Clark County; 624,196 boosters have been administered; 86.92 percent of adults have initiated vaccination; 76.19 percent of people 5 years of age and older have initiated vaccination; 70.18
percent of adults 18 and older have completed their vaccination series; and 60.81 percent of people 5 years and older have completed their vaccination series. COVID-19 vaccines are the most effective tool available to prevent COVID-19 and severe illness. The vaccines are safe and effective. Health District vaccine clinic locations and additional resources and information are available at www.snhd.info/ covid. g
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Examining the youth mental health crisis in Asian America: ‘Child psychology almost always starts with the parents’ by Klarize
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AMONG other things, the month of May is an important month for two observances: celebrating Asian American heritage and spreading mental health awareness. In the United States, Asian Pacific American History Month (APAHM) and Mental Health Awareness Month is celebrated in May to continue the difficult, but necessary conversations on both of these urgent subjects. As anybody who is lucky alive today understands, the last two years have given the world enough grief, tragedy, loss, and frustration to last a lifetime. A recent CDC report on a survey of high school students revealed that 55.1% describe suffering emotional abuse, 44.2% reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness and 9% attempted suicide. Moreover, young women and girls as well as LGBTQ+ youth — across all racial backgrounds — are more likely to attempt suicide. According to Angela Vasquez, a policy director for mental health at The Children’s Partnership, about half of all children “who are severely impaired with a major depressive episode did not receive” any form of mental health treatment. Depression, as most mood disorders, thrives on stealth and concealment; the more you hide and avoid the problem, the bigger it becomes. Even though the coronavirus pandemic seemed to escalate things like depression, anxiety, and general mood disorders, these issues — along with an unwillingness to confront them — have always been pressing, albeit not-often-addressed problems within the community “It’s kind of funny that it’s a month for both Asian Americans and normalizing mental health because both those ideas together are like oil and water — they don’t necessarily mix,” Ravi Villeno, a Filipino American who lives in San Diego, California, told the Asian Journal in a phone interview. Villeno — who is also Sri Lankan — shared that within
his family unit, communicating emotions never felt very safe because of rather hostile way his parents responded. He said that his parents explained his falling grades and overall unproductivity as mere laziness rather than taking the gentle approach of talking it out calmly and seeking professional help. But Villeno noted that the community, the affluent coastal town of Del Mar in which he grew up in, didn’t make it very conducive to healthy conversations about self-care, toxic communication patterns, boundaries, and therapy. And Villeno is far from the only Filipino American who felt suffocated by a community that made it difficult to sort out mental health problems. “Growing up in a pretty wealthy area — which had many Asian families deadset on upholding the model minority myth, including mine which was obsessed with displaying a picture-perfect image — didn’t make for the right environment to express myself,” said Jerianne Morales, a Filipina American. Morales, 24, was born and raised in Tustin, California, and she knew from an early age that her parents worked tirelessly to present the image of a stable family with children who did exceptionally well in school — a desire not uncommon among Asian families in the U.S. “Even though there were a lot of Asians, and Filipinos, around me, and even though there’s a sense of community in that, it never really felt like a space where I could be vulnerable and real,” said Morales, who earned a Master in Social Work and is working toward being a licensed clinical social worker. She acknowledged that her parents, and many first- and second-generation immigrants, simply don’t have the vocabulary and the tools to handle conflict and difficult situations. Rather than having genial and productive conversations to hash problems out, they turned to accusational language and tone which most likely will make children feel alienated. “Instead of punitively yelling at your child, ‘why did you get a D on this assignment?
You failed this assignment! I told you to study more!’ you can opt for a more measured, solutions-based approach, like, ‘Oh, I see you got a D on this assignment. What are you having trouble with, and what do you think we can do to make sure you understand your class assignments?’” Morales offered. She added, “If your child isn’t doing well in school, it’s likely due to some mental blocks, which, of course, doesn’t mean there’s anything inherently wrong with them. It’s completely normal.” As previously mentioned in the Asian Journal, the Asian community is vast, a populace and diaspora that encompasses nearly half the planet. It’s a Herculean task to try to aggregate information, trends, and philosophies for a community that encompasses hundreds of unique cultures, languages, religions and traditions. But in the U.S., experts posit that families within the Asian American diaspora share similar sensibilities when it comes to parenting. The classic conflict between traditionally Asian principles of collectivism versus the American ideal of individualism remains present in Asian American parenting styles: immaculate grades in school mean entrance into a prestige college, which leads to a successful career in, typically, medicine, law, or other fields that promise, not just financial security, but wealth. But what happens when a child doesn’t share those same values? The conflict that arise from these differences can be severe, but listening and treating these problem-solving methods as a collaboration may help. “I think that the more that parents hide and demonize emotions and neglect to actually listen to their kids, the more damage they’re actually doing,” Phillip Solomon, a Filipino American social worker based in the Bay Area, told the Asian Journal. He said, “Child psychology almost always starts with the PAGE 5
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Japanese Ambassador to PH Koshikawa Kazuhiko pays a courtesy call on presumptive president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Mandaluyong City. During the visit, Marcos said he intends to further strengthen ties and expand areas of cooperation between the two countries. Photo from the Office of Bongbong Marcos
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took possession of the archipelago in the wake of the SpanishAmerican War. Community Initiative An initiative led by the USS Telesforo Trinidad Campaign (USTTC) has been working to make this dream of memorializing Trinidad’s selfless dedication to the Navy and the country a reality. The group is composed of serving and retired U.S. Armed Forces, community and civic leaders, academics, corporate executives, and veterans’ families. The USTTC was founded in 2020 by Col. Nonie C. Cabana, USAFRet, who serves as its Executive Director, and chaired by Captain Ronald Ravelo, USN (Ret), the first Filipino American to command a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. USTTC garnered massive support across the country led by veterans’ and civic organizations, local, state, and national legislators, and grassroots support from many individuals. “Filipinos and Filipino Americans have waited over 107 years to see this watershed moment happen. We realize that building grassroots and ground swelling support is the key to sustain momentum in convincing Honorable Secretary Del Toro to make this seminal decision as part of our Nation’s history,” Cabana said. Ravelo echoed Cabana’s sentiments and added, “Naming a ship after Trinidad sends a strong message that America embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. The old and new generations of Americans of Filipino descent who served and continue to serve our military would keep their heads raised high knowing their contributions are embodied through the USS Telesforo Trinidad.” Multiple organizations such as the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) and the Philippine Nurses Association of America sent letters to President Joe Biden requesting support for the campaign. Some community leaders and family members including Telesforo’s grandchildren have expressed their elation about this news. “Our family is extremely grateful to everyone that worked so hard to make this happen! My dad couldn’t believe the news and was so extremely excited that what he wanted for so long is finally coming to light,” shared Michelle Trinidad Villarroel on
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced May 19, 2022, the naming of a future Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer as USS Telesforo Trinidad (DDG 139). Telesforo de la Cruz Trinidad, the ship’s namesake, is the only Filipino in the U.S. Navy to be awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery in 1915 aboard USS San Diego (ACR 6), where he risked his own life to save two of his shipmates during a boiler explosion. U.S. Navy graphic by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class T. Logan Keown
social media. “The naming of the USS Telesforo Trinidad validates 121 years of loyal and faithful service by generations of Filipino American families in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Armed Forces and the seminal role that Filipino Americans hold in U.S. history,” Cecilia Gaerlan, executive director of Bataan Legacy Historical Society told the Asian Journal. “This announcement will inspire current and future generations to emulate the heroic deeds of Fireman Second Class Telesforo Trinidad not only during times of war but every day that they serve.” Bravery & Heroism On Jan. 21, 1915, Trinidad was serving aboard USS San Diego when the captain decided to conduct a four-hour full-speed and endurance trial to determine if the ship could still maintain its officially rated flank speed. Following the trial, an obstructed tube in one of the ship’s boilers gave way, creating a chain reaction. Trinidad reentered the closed space to the No. 2 boiler to save Fireman 2nd Class R. W. Daly. As he was carrying Daly through the No. 4 fireroom, an explosion of the No. 3 boiler hit Trinidad, which burned him in the face. After seeing Daly to safety and despite his injuries, Trinidad then assisted in rescuing another injured shipmate from the No. 3 fireroom. For his bravery, the U.S. Navy awarded him the Medal of Honor and a $100 gratuity. Trinidad died in 1968 at the age of 77 in Imus, Cavite.
He was among the more than 250,000 Filipino soldiers who served in World War II, including thousands who died during the brutal 1942 Bataan Death March in the Philippines. “I am pleased to honor Trinidad’s life and legacy today — especially during Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month,” said Del Toro. “Having a ship named after such a significant figure highlights our diverse culture and that our people will always be our strategic advantage against any adversary. I hope the naming of this ship is a beacon for not only Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders but for all our Sailors, Marines, and civilians who serve across the Department of the Navy. The service and sacrifice of these men and women have made our military and our nation stronger and better.” According to the Navy announcement, Arleigh Burkeclass destroyers are the backbone of the U.S. Navy’s surface fleet providing protection to America around the globe. These highly capable, multi-mission ships conduct a variety of operations, from peacetime presence to national security, providing a wide range of warfighting capabilities in multi-threat air, surface, and subsurface domains. These elements of sea power enable the Navy to defend American prosperity and prevent future conflict abroad. Tens of thousands of Filipinos and Americans of Filipino descent have served in the U.S. Navy since 1901 when the Philippines was a United States territory. g
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incidents have resulted in Asian American elders experiencing increased fear, stress, and anxiety since the pandemic, with nearly all of them who reported (98.2%) indicating that they believe the United States has become more physically dangerous for Asian Americans, according to the Stop AAPI Hate Follow-Up Survey. The elders who experienced hate incidents also stated they experienced higher levels of stress and anxiety. Among the findings of the report: • Six out of 10 (57.6%) incidents reported by adults aged 60 and up involved verbal harassment or shunning, the deliberate avoidance; • One out of four (26.2%) cases against adults 60 and up were physical assault • In one in 11 incidents, elders were coughed and spat upon (7.8%); and • Elders reported being barred from establishments in 5.7% of incidents and having their property vandalized in 7.2% of incidents. “Elder Asian Americans deserve to feel safe – but for the past two years have been struggling with hate, fear and isolation,” said Russell Jeung, Ph.D., co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate and professor of Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University. “This AAPI Heritage Month we need to recommit to their safety and support.” “I am submitting this on behalf of my parents, who are 70 and 65 years old. My parents were pumping their gas at a gas station when a group of men started yelling at them. They couldn’t understand them completely but heard them say, ‘China virus’ and ‘Chinese.’ They were scared and got in the car and drove away.” The number of incidents against older Asian Americans
that have been reported to the Stop AAPI Hate reporting center is just the tip of the iceberg. Stop AAPI Hate is asking members of the Asian American community to support elder Asian Americans by reporting incidents on their behalf. “We are recognizing AAPI Heritage Month this year by honoring the members of our community who have fought against racism and discrimination of all kinds,” said Manjusha Kulkarni, co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate and executive director of AAPI Equity Alliance. “That includes those who report their experiences with hate to our website, enabling us to advocate for real solutions.” Real solutions include supporting community based organizations that provide services for elder Asian Americans around the country. The report spotlights the work of San Francisco‘s Self Help for the Elderly, the Center for Pan Asian Community Services (CPACS) in the greater Atlanta area, the Chinese Information and Service Center (CISC) in Seattle, and the Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York. “We’re asking that elected officials honor this month with action by creating safer public spaces for AAPI communities and all communities of color,” said Cynthia Choi, co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate and coexecutive director of Chinese for Affirmative Action. “Funding and supporting communitybased organizations across the country is key to building safe places for elder Asian Americans.” Stop AAPI Hate issued the following recommendations in order to address the ongoing crisis: •Community-based organizations: To address fear, isolation, and mental health challenges among Asian American elders,
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organizations should provide resilience programs that foster a sense of safety and community, offer mentally stimulating social activities, and leverage culturally and linguistically responsive frameworks in services and offerings. • Local, state, and federal government: To address fear, isolation, and mental health challenges among Asian American elders, governments should increase support to communitybased organizations within a culturally and linguistically responsive framework to serve Asian American elders. • Local, state, and federal government: To best target resources, governments can improve data collection by tracking hate incidents across the Asian American elderly community, and disaggregating data to identify how racial subgroups across the umbrella Asian American elder community experience and address fear, isolation, and mental health differently. • Local transit agencies: To reduce fear and anxiety among Asian American elders using public transit, transit agencies should collect data and engage with community groups on culturally relevant approaches to reducing harassment on transit systems. • Federal government: To better support the 60% of Asian American elders with limited English proficiency, the federal government should pass the “Mental Health Workforce and Language Access Act of 2021 (HR 5937), a pilot program to increase language access at federally qualified health centers. The Stop AAPI Hate coalition encourages any member of the AAPI community who has experienced hate during the pandemic to report the incident at: https://stopaapihate.org/ reportincident/.
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Beloved Fil-Am restaurant co-owner shot dead in Oakland OAKLAND — A popular co-owner of a Filipino restaurant was killed in a shooting Wednesday night, May 18 in an East Oakland neighborhood. Jun Anabo, 39, co-owner of Lucky Three Seven, was shot dead by an unknown assailant as he was closing up for the day. Lucky Three Seven is a popular restaurant and community hub at Fruitvale and Brookdale avenues. It is known for its G-Fire chicken wings, “XL” lumpia, juicy longganisa and other Filipino dishes. Customers often line up around the block to wait for their orders. A friend said Anabo was closing up and was looking forward to his 40th birthday celebration on May 28. Anabo has an 11-year-old son. Oakland police officers found Anabo shot when they responded around 9:45 p.m. to the 2800 block of Brookdale, the same block as the restaurant, police said. An ambulance took him to a hospital, where he died, police said. Grieving family members, friends and customers set up a flower-filled memorial in front of the restaurant, which will remain closed until further notice. The homicide is the 43rd of the year investigated by Oakland police. The CHP has investigated three fatal shootings that have happened on Oakland
Jun Anabo, 39, co-owner of Lucky Three Seven, was shot dead by an unknown assailant as he was closing up for the day. Photo from Gofundme
freeways. Anyone with information may contact at 510-238-3326 or Crime Stoppers at 510-7778572. (Inquirer.net)
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would be the next DFA secretary as his cousin, Marcos Jr., is taking his time to form his Cabinet. However, Romualdez said he is happy to retain his post as a Philippine ambassador based in Washington. Marcos Jr. has been proclaimed president-elect by Congress, garnering a record majority vote of over 31 million for the country’s top post, but even the partial and unofficial tally had shown him leading with a margin of over 16 million.
US President Joe Biden already extended his congratulations to Marcos Jr. two weeks ago through a phone call. And while it remains unclear how Marcos Jr. would foster a relationship with the US as chief diplomat, considering a contempt order issued by the District Court of Hawaii in 1995 when he did not cooperate to compensate victims of late despot Ferdinand Marcos Sr.’s martial law era, Romualdez said Marcos Jr. is wellequipped to handle the country’s relationship with the US.
“He spent quite a bit of time in the United States so he’s quite westernized in that sense,” he said. To recall, Marcos Jr. and his family were in exile in Hawaii from 1986 to 1991 after the People Power revolution. Meanwhile, Romualdez said that the country’s current agreements and treaties with the US would be maintained. He floated the idea that the Visiting Forces Agreement might be revisited for improvement to ensure that it is “mutually beneficial for both our countries.” (Philstar.com)
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parents.” The way that parents communicate to their children and the nuances of the language they use is far more impactful than parents may think, Solomon said. He added that punitive measures to ensure that a teenager doesn’t get into any perceived “bad” hindrances like, say, dating or partying only do more to
encourage rebellious behavior. Opting for more actionable approaches and solutionsbased language can be the first step in improving relationships between parents and children, which, of course, is essential keeping a child mentally and emotionally stable. “As a parent, patience can tend to run thin pretty quickly, which can lead to some
unhelpful communication patterns” Solomon said. “But at the end of the day, our children are No. 1 in our lives as parents, and when we say that we would do anything for our kids, that includes appropriately and gently leading productive conversations where we treat our children, not as kids, but as the adults that they are going to Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez become.”
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Here’s another reason to continue observing COVID safety protocols: health experts say the same measures are the best defenses against monkeypox, the latest viral disease now spreading in countries where it is not endemic. First identified in monkeys in a Danish laboratory in 1958, monkeypox is less contagious than COVID-19. Transmission requires close and prolonged physical and sexual contact especially through lesions, the transfer of body fluids, contact with infected respiratory droplets as well as with contaminated materials such as bedding. The World Health Organization prescribes preventive measures that are the same as those for COVID: masking, handwashing, disinfection of surfaces that are frequently touched, respiratory etiquette, distancing and avoidance of large gatherings. No deaths have been reported yet in the monkeypox outbreak, but the disease can be serious for children, pregnant women and the immunecompromised. No monkeypox case has been reported in the Philippines so far. Considering the country’s open borders, however, it could be just a matter of time before monkeypox is detected here. A monkeypox vaccine and one specific treatment were approved in 2019 and this year, respectively, but these are
not yet widely available. In the meantime, the WHO has advised governments and the public to be on alert for symptoms of monkeypox. These include an atypical rash that progresses into pustules similar to smallpox and then to scabs, with possible fever, back pain, muscle ache and enlarged lymph nodes. Until the scabs have fallen off and a fresh skin layer has formed, physical contact and sexual acts with the patient are discouraged. The Bureau of Quarantine has announced that it would begin symptoms screening for travelers from countries where monkeypox has been reported. Travelers with symptoms must undergo quarantine for one or two weeks. As of May 21, there were 92 laboratoryconfirmed cases and 28 suspected in 12 countries where the virus is not endemic, with the highest numbers reported in Portugal, Spain and the Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden and the United United Kingdom, and Canada reporting a high States. As the WHO has again warned, the COVID number of suspected cases. Also with confirmed cases are Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, pandemic is “most certainly not over.” Filipinos
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The Fil-Am Perspective gel SAnToS-ReloS “VOX POPULI, VOX DEI.” The voice of the people is the voice of God. This is what supporters of Bongbong Marcos would argue in light of street protests, questions and challenges to Bongbong Marcos’ supposed 31.1 million votes vs VP Leni Robredo’s 14.8 million in the May 9 election, with 98.35% votes transmitted. And now, two petitions have been elevated to the Supreme Court to disqualify the son of the dictator and have his candidacy ruled to be void from the very beginning. Both petitions were trashed by the Comelec, whose leadership is full of Duterte appointees. The first petition was filed on May 16 by the group of former SC spokesperson Ted Te, with Fr. Christian B. Buenafe et al as petitioners vs Comelec, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The Senate of the Philippines, the House of Representatives as respondents, backed by human rights leaders and organizations. The petition said: “A candidate’s putative election victory cannot subsequently cure his ineligibility. Elections are more than just a numbers game such that an election victory cannot bypass election eligibility requirements.” The other petition was filed on May 18 by Martial Law survivors, contending the same points raised by the first petition, and as Rappler reported, they argued that second-placer Vice President Leni Robredo should be president if they win the case.
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RigobeRTo TiglAo THE fanatics among their ranks — cultists would be a more accurate term — will of course never get out of their delusion that Leni Robredo has started a "Pink movement," or as the craziest among them has claimed, a "New Pink Army," a play on the oncedreaded communist-led New People's Army. But Robredo is history. She'll vanish in a few months, just as a more formidable but losing candidate, Mar Roxas, did. The only "tsunami" of volunteers was in Facebook posts claiming there was. Former super-yellow senator Sergio Osmeña 3rd revealed what most people suspected as he couldn't help boasting, and told the New York Times that he "paid for 10,000 volunteers." Osmeña and the likes of him certainly wouldn't pay for "volunteers" for the vaguest of objectives as Robredo's "Angat Buhay" NGO, unless she packages it in a way that would interest the
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are familiar with the COVID safety protocols, and should continue strictly observing these to prevent the spread of yet another potentially deadly viral disease. (Philstar.com)
Vox Populi, Vox Dei: A case for the Supreme Court’s voiding of Marcos’ candidacy that may lead to Leni Robredo’s win as president This judicial appeal is supported by former elections commissioner Luie Guia, who said in an interview with Rappler: “My take is that if the ground for disqualification existed at the time of the filing of the COC [Certificate of Candidacy], then the COC may also be canceled or nullified, which means that the votes of disqualified candidate will likewise be declared stray, thus, the one with the highest number of vote (stray votes not counted) is to be considered elected.” That candidate is VP Leni Robredo and not Sara Duterte, based on the 2013 decision Maquiling vs Comelec where the Supreme Court said that the disqualification of the candidate “reaches back to the filing of the certificate of candidacy” and that the disqualified candidate is “declared to be not a candidate at all.” “Being a non-candidate, the votes cast in his favor should not have been counted. This leaves [Maquiling] as the qualified candidate who obtained the highest number of votes. Therefore, the rule on succession under the Local Government Code will not apply,” said the 2013 decision, as reported by Rappler. Marcos loyalists contend that the “people” have spoken, and that these protests and challenges to Marcos’ “victory” is in violation of the Constitution and the very essence of democracy. I respectfully disagree. The voice of the people as expressed through their votes
in the election is anchored on the premise that they cast their sacred votes based on the factual information and disclosures presented to them. If there were deliberate misrepresentations or concealment of any material information about the candidate running from office, then the candidacy has been anchored on lies and deception. These would also include false information peddled through troll farms, fake news, videos, “influencers”, memes, etc. to boost Marcos’ popularity and to destroy his political opponent Leni Robredo. These lies and deception could have swayed voters’ decision in favor of Marcos. This case against Marcos’ “win’ is highlighted by questions on the integrity of the electoral process, with the alleged vote buying, “hakot”, and computer programming “hocus pocus”, allegedly in connivance with Comelec, local government units and other election machineries to make Marcos win. The votes garnered through lies, misrepresentation, deception, and allegedly, cheating, therefore, may be deemed invalid as they do not truly represent the will of the people. The group of Ted Te’s petition stated as reported by Philippine Star: “The petitioners ask the SC to annul and set aside the May 10 Resolution of the Comelec en Banc that junked their appeal to cancel Marcos’ COC, and the Jan. 17, 2022 resolution of the Second Division that dismissed
The end of the Yellows and Pinks, and what it means CIA-linked National Endowment for Democracy (Rappler and VERA Files funders) enough to fund it. In the first place, Robredo, with her Alfred Neuman smile (of Mad magazine fame) was completely out of her league. She never had the qualifications — both the intellectual qualities and political savvy — to be president, as her stint as House representative and vice president obviously had shown. The Yellows though could not get anybody else to be their presidential candidate. The Pinks remind me of the Progressive Party of the Philippines, led by Raul Manglapus, which, as in the case of Robredo, the Jesuits especially and the Catholic Church pushed for, and the "disente" elites, which I rooted for when I was in high school. I bet you haven't heard of it. The presidential bid in 1965 of Manglapus — who was a hundred times more eloquent and intelligent than Robredo — failed miserably. It got only 5 percent of the vote, with Ferdinand Marcos
getting 52 percent and Gerardo Roxas getting 43 percent. It disappeared just a few months after, as the Pinks will. 31 million Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (BBM) got 31 million, or 59 percent of the votes, certainly a landslide victory. Data in a survey undertaken by Laylo Research show that 55 percent of BBM voters are "hard voters," i.e., those who would not change their minds in choosing him — i.e., his hardcore followers. This means a solid base of 17 million potential cadres. By comparison and using the same methodology, Robredo would have only 2 million — but who I think at most are the types whose political participation does not go beyond electoral episodes. Most Filipinos aren't really partisans, in contrast to Americans who would identify themselves as members either of the Democratic Party or Republican Party. Most of those who voted for Leni will u PAGE 7
their plea.” “This Petition prays for the invalidation and reversal of the Questioned Comelec Resolutions for having been rendered in grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction,” the report stated, quoting their Petition for Certiorari. “Respondent Comelec, by refusing to Cancel or Deny Due Course the [COC] of respondent Marcos, Jr. despite his having deliberately made false material representations on two material items, acted with grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction,” they added. Like other legal challenges filed against Marcos’ candidacy, the Buenafe petition is also anchored on the presumptive presidentelect’s conviction for non-failure of Income Tax Return for four years. For their case, the petitioners accused Marcos of “misrepresentations pertaining to his eligibility due to his prior convictions under the 1977 [National Internal Revenue Code.” But the petitioners also brought to SC the Marcoses’ family estate tax liability, estimated to have reached P203 billion due to surcharges and interest, as testament to Marcos Jr.’s “propensity to flour Philippine laws.” They noted that there is no showing that the Marcos heirs paid the tax due, and their team has also evaded questions by the media on the issue.” The second petition filed by Martial Law survivors also presented the essence
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Angelyn TAbAlbA It has been a long two years for Southern Nevada. While COVID-19 relentlessly afflicted our communities, we saw our biggest industries shut down, our small businesses struggle to stay afloat, and an unprecedented spike in employment in the heart of the entertainment capital of the world. The combination of all of these factors was devastating for Las Vegas’ Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, but there was another layer to our struggles that made the pandemic even more harmful. AAPIs across the nation endured increased hate and violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Stop AAPI Hate's latest report, 10,905 incidents against AAPI persons were reported from March 2020 to December 2021, noting verbal harassment as the biggest share of total incidents and a majority of incidents reported by women. These challenging moments and painful experiences emphasize
arguments of the first petition, but highlighted a new perspective. Let me quote the report by Rappler: “One of the new arguments of the recent petition is framing failure to file income tax returns as a continuing crime. This is relevant because the Comelec said that the 1977 tax code, which covered Marcos’ nonfiling of returns from 1982 to 1984, did not impose mandatory prison time nor automatic perpetual disqualification as penalty. Those were included in the amended tax code that became effective only in 1986. The catch is, Marcos’ conviction also covered his tax return for 1985, which was filed only in March 1986. Which tax code applies – 1977 or the 1986 version? The petitioners said the 1986 version, trying to convince justices that Marcos was already perpetually disqualified from holding public office. “Marcos Jr. continued to violate Sec. 45 of the 1977 [tax code]; he did not even try to belatedly file his income tax return. He just did not. Therefore, when the amendments introduced by [1986 tax code] took effect, Respondent convicted candidate Marcos Jr. remained to be committing an offense in continued violation of the law, and such continued commission of an offense thus subjected him to the additional accessory penalty of perpetual disqualification,” said the petition. “To clarify, this is not a case of making a penal law retroactive in application. Merely applying the law in effect in 1986, for violations he was continually committing
in 1986, therefore does not fall within the ambit of an ex post facto law,” the petition justified.” Arguing against the Comelec’s decision that failing to file income tax returns is not a crime of moral turpitude, the Martial Law victims and survivors stated in their petition: “Marcos Jr. failed to file his ITRs on four (4) consecutive years that he was Vice Governor and Governor of Ilocos Norte from 1982 to 1985. Four (4) consecutive years cannot be regarded as a simple omission. It shows an utter disregard of the laws which, as chief executive of the province of Ilocos Norte, Respondent convicted candidate Marcos Jr. took an oath to uphold.” VOX POPULI, VOX DEI. The voice of the people is the voice of God. And it can only be so if it reflects what is true and what is just. This is the fight we all should be fighting for, regardless of our political color. *** 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
Why Rep. Susie Lee is an advocate for AAPIs, Southern Nevadans even further that we need allies in Congress who will work overtime to protect our communities. That’s why we are fortunate to have a staunch advocate in Congress who has been fighting for our AAPI community for the past three years: Congresswoman Susie Lee. When the pandemic hit, Congresswoman Lee acted quickly to bring Democrats and Republicans together to pass the CARES Act and secure critical funding for our small businesses, including the 21,000 Asian-owned small businesses that call Nevada home, and send direct relief to our working families. Thanks to Congresswoman Lee’s swift and decisive action, over 10,000 small businesses were able to keep their doors open and over 100,000 Nevadans kept their employment in Nevada’s Third District. She didn’t stop there. As COVID-19 continued to ravage our community, she helped send the American Rescue Plan to President Biden’s desk, which stimulated our travel and tourism industry, boosted vaccine distribution—including the
Asian Community Development Council’s distribution efforts— expanded Affordable Care Act premium subsidies, and more—all to get southern Nevadans back to work, send our children back to school, and allow our businesses to prosper. Congresswoman Lee not only delivered for us economically, but also stood in solidarity with the AAPI community as we fought back against anti-Asian hate amidst the pandemic and beyond. She cosponsored the bipartisan COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act to strengthen the nation’s response to hate crimes, as well as Congresswoman Grace Meng’s resolution condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19. There is no doubt that as we continue to recover, Congresswoman Lee will continue to keep our community at the forefront. The proof is in her actions, which demonstrate that she is working day in and day out to ensure that our families thrive in the long term. As part of the Problem Solvers u PAGE 7
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Comelec to revise rules on electoral protest consuming but also expensive, particularly on the side of the protestant who has to shoulder THE Commission on Elections the expenses of transporting the (Comelec) will revise its rules and ballot boxes to the Comelec main procedures on electoral protest office in Manila. He noted a local official has for local positions to speed up the process that normally takes years only three years in office, which is not enough to resolve an electoral to resolve. Commissioner George Erwin protest, considering the long and Garcia, a former election lawyer, tedious legal process that needs to said on Wednesday that under be followed. "A local official has only a threethe existing rules and regulations, there were a lot of election cases year term. When a protest is filed, that were not resolved at all it will already take a year just to because the local official has collect the ballot boxes, another already finished serving his or her year for the revision of ballots and a third year for the presentation of three-year term in office. He explained that the guidelines evidence," Garcia said. He added that in such a is an overdue process that needs to be revised so that the cases will scenario, the subject of the protest continue to move forward despite has already served his or her the exchanges of motions and three-year term in office which counter motions and other legal automatically renders the case procedures as outlined by the "moot and academic." "Why bring the ballot boxes Comelec rules. Garcia also pointed out that an here in Manila? Why not in the electoral protest is not only time- place where the alleged electoral by William
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violation was committed? Why file a protest and spend a fortune if you already lose? These are the changes that we need," he said. Garcia said there were 30 electoral protests pending before the Comelec Legal Department in connection with the just-concluded national and local elections. With the changes, the Comelec is hopeful that all 30 cases will be resolved soonest. The Comelec only handles electoral protests involving local officials or the governor and vice governor and provincial board members, and city and town mayors, vice mayors and members of the city council and municipal council. The Supreme Court en banc, sitting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal, handles the protest for president and vice president, while the Senate handles protest against senators and the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal for congressmen. g
FLYING HIGH. The Philippine flags fly along Emilio Aguinaldo Highway in Dasmariñas City, Cavite on Wednesday, May 25. The flags are on display as the country prepares to celebrate its 124th Independence Day on June 12. PNA photo by Gil Calinga
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THE Philippine Catholic Church on Thursday, May 26 assured newly proclaimed Presidentelect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that it will continue to foster a "principled collaboration" with his government. In a statement, Caritas Philippines, the Catholic Church's social action arm, said it will work with the Marcos administration on initiatives that will "respect the rights and dignity of the Filipino people".
"We will, as always, exercise principled cooperation with the government," it said. As such, the national Caritas added that it will support Marcos' programs that "honor the rule of law and history" and will "make government more accountable to its people". "With our post-election accountability program, we will hold him and all elected officials liable for all their election promises," Caritas said. "In all that is to come, we pray that his administration will be guided by justice, inspired
by the people who elected him, and fuelled by true patriotism," it added. Marcos was officially declared the country's next president on Wednesday. Congress also proclaimed Sara Duterte as Vice President-elect after only two days of canvassing. The proclamation took place at the Batasang Pambansa, in the presence of both houses of Congress. Marcos and Duterte, daughter of outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte, will assume office on June 30. g
Why Rep. Susie Lee is an advocate for AAPIs... PAGE 6 Caucus, she played a critical role in negotiating the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to set the Silver State on a path toward a clean energy future and target workforce development opportunities in underserved communities to advance environmental justice. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act also included her water recycling bill, which will fund
vital projects to secure access to safe, clean water for our future generations. Her proactiveness to mitigate the effects of the climate crisis will yield dividends in our state for years to come. Congresswoman Lee is the fighter that our AAPI community and all Southern Nevadans need in Washington. Now more than ever, we need lawmakers who will reach across the aisle to deliver on sensible
solutions to our most important issues. We must band together to re-elect Congresswoman Lee and do all that we can to help her as she continues to build a brighter future for Nevada’s Third District. ***
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PAGE 6 be patriots, who would now be hoping that the BBM presidency succeeds which success after all means the upliftment of Filipinos' well-being. This doesn't of course include the Reds, who have since the 1960s opposed all administrations, and tried to bring them down, in the hope that they could grab power. But after all, the number of people who voted for the Reds' candidate Leody de Guzman is just 94,000 — which I think is a liberal estimation of the Communist Party's active members and activists. The Reds fared very poorly in the partylist elections. Only Gabriela — which is known more as a women's movement rather than a "national-democratic" (i.e., Red) organization — will be winning a seat. The people have rejected its once mighty Bayan Muna and Anakpawis. Senate Now look at the Senate. All except Risa Hontiveros were either endorsed by BBM, President Duterte or both. Hontiveros has become a political orphan, as her party Akbayan couldn't even run as a party-list. Including Hontiveros, there are now only four among the
24 senators who are not under the Marcos-Duterte wing: Koko Pimentel, Grace Poe and Nancy Binay, the latter two not even known to be anti-Marcos persons. While I am unable still to make a count, I was told that only a tenth — at most — of the winning Congress representatives are from the opposition — and the lower House of course is populated mostly by politicians who would kowtow immediately to the incumbent president. With his appointment to the Supreme Court of Court of Appeals judge Maria Filomena Singh, Duterte has appointed 13 of the 15 high tribunal justices, the biggest number of sitting justices ever appointed by a single president. While they of course are not beholden to BBM, their political beliefs are certainly not that of the Yellows or the Pinks, or else the politically astute Duterte would not have appointed them. Hegemon In short, with a feeble an outfit as the really ephemeral "Pinks" and the tiny CPP, the BBMSara Duterte tandem is the most powerful political hegemon in this country now. With its formidable power, I would think its main, immediate
task — to strike while the iron is still hot, as the cliché goes — should be the total destruction of the Reds, a task BBM's father set out to do, but failed, ironically because he wasn't as ruthless as other heads of countries were. However, while reduced to a tiny group now, the Communist Party controls key institutions positioned to broadcast its views way beyond its actual strength, such as media, a major faction of the Catholic Church and the universities, especially UP, the Ateneo and La Salle. Other countries — Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Indonesia — decades ago wiped out their communist scourges. What his father failed to do, BBM must accomplish: to destroy the CPP completely and grind it to fine dust. If he accomplishes only that, he will be viewed as one of our best presidents ever. (ManilaTimes. net) *** 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.
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After 2-year hiatus, Anne is now ready for her comeback ANNE Curtis is officially coming out of her “hibernation” with a concert titled LUV-ANNE: The Comeback. It will be the star’s first show with a live audience in four years and first major project that has something to do with entertainment after focusing on being mommy to now two-year-old Dahlia Amelie. The Viva artist left the country late December 2019 to give birth to her first child with Erwan Heussaff, in her hometown in Melbourne, Australia. But with ensuing COVID lockdowns, she had to stay there with her little family for more than a year. Now, after a two-year showbiz hiatus, Anne felt it was time to work again and begin the comeback with a bang by taking to the stage on June 11, 8p.m. at the Newport Performing Arts Theater of Resorts World Manila. “I’m very, very excited but I’m also very nervous actually because it’s been so long since I last performed,” said Anne at a recent virtual presscon to promote LUV-ANNE. “As a lot of you know, I’ve been a full-time mom for the past two years.” LUV-ANNE was pitched to her the moment she set foot back in the country last year, but given the unpredictability of the pandemic situation, it was a “constant battle within me” to push through with the plan. Initially, what they had in mind was a digital show. But with the concert scene reemerging after over two years of social distancing, Anne felt ready to face the challenges of a live show. “It was a lot of preparation for me, I think, of being able to be ready to be on stage again. But you know, what’s great about this concert, it’s really a kick-off party for my comeback. I’m now ready to start working again and to be passionate about my passions again, which of course (include) acting eventually, along the way,” the 37-year-old actress said. Understandably, LUV-ANNE is more intimate compared to her past big-venue concerts like AnneBisyosa: No Other Concert, AnneKapal: The Forbidden Concert and AnneKulit: Promise, Last Na ‘To. “So, I really feel it’s kind of like a reunion amongst my followers, friends and family that I haven’t seen in a long time. It really has more of a personal touch to it,” said Anne. Plus, she hinted, she’s returning with improved
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vocals and singing style. “In a way, one thing new here is that my voice is so well-rested. I think you will see the difference. My voice, may improvement kahit papaano,” Anne quipped. “Mas nag-mature yung style. Hindi naman mawawala ang biritan diyan but I will say that nakapahinga talaga yung voice ko. Gumanda (laughs). I wouldn’t say sobrang ganda, but there’s improvement.” Anne further shared how she’s been preparing for LUV-ANNE. “There’s been a lot of preparations for several months now but I haven’t been posting about it. That’s something I’m still working on again, doing all the social media content. But I really have been preparing. I’ve been doing dance rehearsals like at least twice or thrice a week just to get movement in my body again. I’ve been doing band rehearsals. I’ve been taking voice lessons… because you know, it was two years of normalcy for me, of being a mom. The most thing that I was doing was nursery rhymes. So far, I just needed that kickstart.” Fans are also waiting for her to return to the ABS-CBN noontime variety show It’s Showtime or do a movie or series soon. Nothing’s final but she’s also begun preparing herself for the workload ahead. (There’s a special announcement at noon today on her social media pages about her next career move.) “Even in terms of films, Viva has also been
sending me different scripts. As to when we will shoot, I mean, we’re still trying to figure it out because, of course, we’re still dealing with a pandemic. During that previous time, there was still lock-in during the shooting but I wasn’t ready to be away from my daughter. “So, yeah, there’s been adjustments… but at least, the prep time is already there. I’ll probably pick up a workshop again when it comes to acting because I feel like I’m so rusty. I’m really prepping in the different fields that I’m very passionate about.” Nevertheless, Anne is only grateful for the chance to have enjoyed a life away from the spotlight over the pandemic. Among the “normal things” she was able to experience were as simple as grocery shopping and driving around with Dahlia. The actress noted that there’s a segment in the concert that will explain why it was important for her to take a break and devote her time and energy to her personal life. “I think for any human being, it doesn’t matter what industry you’re in, you really have to make that time for yourself, to love yourself and to love your life, which maybe (you’ve not done enough) because, you know, you’re so, not naman addicted, but so driven. It’s always a great time for you to take a step back, realize and take notice of the things that truly matter,” she said. As she comes back, it’s safe to expect a familiar but at the same time, changed Anne. “I want now to balance both that relaxing normalcy with my family, as a mother, and also as Anne that everyone has probably missed in It’s Showtime and as an actress,” she said. Meanwhile, Anne was asked if she’d be bringing Dahlia to the concert. “Hindi pa ako handa to bring her to a crowded venue. But maybe during the run-through, I’ll bring her. Ipapaalam ko muna kay Erwan, sana payagan,” she laughed. From the stories of the proud mommy, it appears that her daughter is turning out to be her “mini-me.” “She loves to sing. She loves to do ballet, sobrang bibo talaga. And she can sing like whenever I practice my songs, she can pick up the songs. Ang cute! We’ll see if I can bring her because I’m also excited for her to see her mom fly (on stage).” (Philstar.com)
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TALENT manager Ogie Diaz revealed that Liza Soberano wants to pursue a career in Hollywood. In his latest video blog on his YouTube channel, Ogie said Liza still has a career in the Philippines, but she wants to also pursure her career in Hollywood. "Ang alam ko talaga 'yun nga, iba na ang career na tatahakin ni Liza. May career pa rin siya rito pero gusto niyang magkaroon din ng opportunity sa Hollywood," Ogie said. "Ang importante ngayon kay Liza ay ang kanyang inner happiness at 'yan naman ay nakikita ko sa kanya na happy siya inside, 'yun ang importante," he added. Ogie also debunked romantic rumors between Liza and James Reid, who were spotted at the first annual Gold Gala in Los Angeles. "Ako naniniwala na sila pa rin. Nagkataon lang na may family affair si Quen sa Spain at 'yung kanyang tour doon sila ay mayroon din," Ogie said "Basta ako naniniwala friends si Liza at si James Reid,” he added.
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A USUAL day for Marian Rivera starts at around 5:30 a.m. She prepares the school things and packs food for her daughter, Zia, who gets up at 6. She bathes her, feeds her and takes her to school. At 9 a.m., she accompanies her son, Sixto, to taekwondo lessons and later in the afternoon, football lessons. Zia also has other after-school activities like gymnastics to which she recently took a liking. As a mother, it’s her responsibility, she said, to be as hands-on as she possibly can in raising her children. “I have to be with them … Iba kapag ikaw kaysa ’yung ibinilin mo lang,” she said in an interview with the Inquirer and other select show biz reporters at her recent contract renewal as the endorser of Beautéderm Home. While juggling all these things is difficult, it’s all about priorities. “You should know your biggest priority in life. Once you know what that is, things wouldn’t be as hard. Time management is also important, of course. For me, before anything else, it’s my kids, my husband (Dingdong Dantes) and myself. That’s how it is right now,” she related. Without restrictions That means occasionally passing up on opportunities that will keep her away from her family for longer periods. Not too long ago Marian was offered to be part of an acting project in South Korea, but couldn’t do it because she would have been required to stay there for three months straight. “Kahit gusto ko, paano ang mga anak ko? There are some things you have to sacrifice. That’s why I was saying earlier that you have to know what your priorities are. If career is your priority, then you can go … But as a mother, I don’t think my conscience can bear doing something for myself while my children get left behind.” As such, Marian’s twice-aweek taping sessions for “Jose and Maria’s Bonggang Villa”— her new weekly sitcom with Dingdong on GMA 7— fits just right into her busy schedule. “Things (pandemic-wise) are better now, so we can now go home after our taping days. Wala
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nang problema. Sometimes, we finish as early as 8 p.m. At most we stay until 11 p.m. and then I’m home by 12,” she said. The 37-year-old actress is happy and proud to have a show that her children can watch without restrictions. “I want something just wholesome so they can watch it,” she pointed out. “I’m grateful for the good ratings the first episode got. But it’s more heartening to hear your friends and loved ones say that they’re happy with the show.” Curiously, taping days are also her bonding days with Dingdong. “That’s our time as a couple. At home, I’m more focused on the kids. But at taping, I’m not thinking about that much. It’s just me and Dong on the set so that’s our time together for kwentuhan and harutan,” she said, laughing. Family day Marian and Dingdong have been married for seven years now, but the show biz couple still makes it a point to go on dates every so often. “Sometimes, as a mother, you forget about going out on dates. You have a lot of things to take care of. But I’m happy Dong is there to remind me to slow down and go out on dates. He’s the one who organizes them,” she said. “And then Sundays is family day. We
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go to church, we eat outside and play with the kids.” Asked if fans can expect to see more of Zia, 6, and Sixto, 3, on television in the near future, Marian said her daughter is now more focused on school. Her baby boy, on the other hand, is the shy type. “Zia had offers to do commercials, but she didn’t want them for now. She wants to do normal things and go to school. Zia is very interested in gymnastics, chess, singing, or playing the piano. She now gets shy when people takes photos of her because she’s now more aware of what’s happening around her. Sixto is also a shy boy,” Marian said “If they want to pursue show biz, that’s up for them to decide when they’re older,” she added. “We don’t want to force them into doing certain things because it could affect them.” While she puts her family above all else, Marian still makes sure that she treats herself to some “me-time” when she has the chance. Aside from pampering herself or going for facials, her idea of relaxation also includes beautifying her home. That’s why renewing her partnership with Beautéderm Home was a no-brainer.
SINCE only about 67 percent of the people in the United States are fully vaccinated, it is not a surprise that a new Omicron subvariant (BA.2.1.2.1), different from Omicron and Stealth Omicron, has emerged. It is supposed to take over Stealth Omicron as the dominant strain in the United States. This new virus is 25 percent more contagious and was responsible for nearly 50 percent of COVID-19 cases last week, up by 39 percent from a week before. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) unwarranted abandonment of its mitigating guidelines since April 2022, aggravated by the similar careless and dangerous premature advocacy by some governors and other politicians to “stop masking and social distancing anywhere” for political correctness not to lose votes, has caused a massive increase in cases and countless deaths from COVID-19. The conditions are not normal yet, and still dangerous for children and adults alike. Unfortunately, we have other enemies during this pandemic: arrogance, stupidity, and political correctness, all worse killers than the viruses themselves. At least the viruses have an excuse, they have no brain. Booster for kids The week ending May 19th witnessed more than 107,000 children-cases of COVID-19, a 72-percent increase from two weeks before, the 6th consecutive weekly increase. So far, about 13.3 million children have been infected with COVID-19 in the U.S., many with the more contagious Omicron and Stealth Omicron variants. More than 1,100 children (ages 0-18) have died from COVID-19 in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that a third dose (booster) of Pfizer-BioNT COVID-19 vaccine is now authorized for children ages 5-11. This adjusted micro-dose is given 5 months after the initial 2 shots. Monkeypox Monkeypox is back in the United States. The first case this year was found in Boston on May 18, 2022, and another one in New York City the following day. A third case in Florida and 3 others are being investigated. Monkeypox is a chickenpoxlike viral infection, which has been discovered in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and Spain. Some of these patients have not been to Africa, where this is more common. Monkeypox is seen in other countries but not expected to be a pandemic like COVID-19. The public is advised to be vigilant but not to panic since Monkeypox is not as contagious as the COVID-19 and there are
vaccines and medications for it. The common symptoms are fever, headache, backache, chills, muscle aches, tiredness, swollen lymph nodes, and skin rash on the face 1-3 days after the fever occurs. Our stealth weapons In our battle against the deadly invisible SARS-CoV2 virus in this pandemic, we have three effective stealth weapons within us to defeat this nemesis: wisdom, love, and compassion for our fellowmen. These three essential personal virtues, when uniformly applied by a truly understanding society, can transform the CDC mitigating guidelines (hygiene, masking, distancing, avoiding non-essential travels, and self-quarantine at home when infections are still high) into a highly efficacious pre-emptive strategy that could prevent more millions of deaths and end this global catastrophe sooner. Unfortunately, to some people the exercise of the freedom of choice to do what they want regardless, “because I have the right to do what I want under the First Amendment,” is more important, even to the point of arrogant disobedience to the COVID-19 guidelines, resulting in more massive transmission of the virus, an overwhelmed hospital system, more than a million deaths, and a devastated economy in the United States. There are almost 4 million cases and greater than 60,000 deaths in the Philippines. This selfish, unthinking, irrational, behavior has, without any doubt, significantly contributed to the more than 526 million COVID-19 cases and 6.3 million deaths worldwide, with almost 85 million cases in America. I have used masks and done social distancing since the pandemic started (and still do), not only because I am a vulnerable senior, but because, as a cardiac surgeon, I am very familiar with the benefits of my masking to myself and more so to others around me. Just like in the operating room where the entire surgical staff is disciplined to be ever-conscious of their behavior to maintain sterility, and fully garbed with a cap, mask, gown, and shoe covers to prevent contamination, the aim is mainly to protect the patient, less of the staff. The mask is to minimize “breathing germs” into the patient’s open cavity, chest, or abdomen. While this scenario is standard surgical practice, it is no less wisdom, love, and compassion for others. There is no other way to end a pandemic the soonest without sacrificing some of our liberties and being compassionate to others. One person refusing to mask up, or get vaccinated, is enough to spread the virus and cause a pandemic, like Wei Guixian, the female vendor at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan, China, the very
first case of COVID-19 infection, discovered on December 8, 2019, who inadvertently caused the pandemic. Indeed, one infected person is all it takes to initiate a pandemic, as this and past deadly pandemics around the world have shown us. The centuries-old proven effective evidence-based epidemiology protocol in the management of infectious diseases employs strict isolation, distancing, masking, hygiene, and urgent vaccination to prevent infection, transmission, and deaths, and is obviously in conflict with some of our First Amendment rights. Temporarily giving up the exercise of certain freedoms during this pandemic to save millions of lives is a necessary and noble option. The opposite majority also has the equal right to security, health, and life (not to be infected by those against masking and vaccination) and not to die. So, this is where wisdom, understanding, love and compassion towards our fellowmen come in. If we act without fairness and think only of ourselves, invoking every civil liberty by the book, insisting on behaving the way we want regardless of the deadly consequences to people around us, we must at least admit and feel remorseful that we will surely cause countless infections and kill many people, no matter how unintentional. The refusal to mask up and acquire the COVID-19 vaccines are deliberate choices, intentional, and negligent acts, transforming people into viral spreaders and potential killers. So, wouldn’t exhaling or coughing the virus into the atmosphere, infecting others and causing their deaths, albeit unintentionally, like when someone inadvertently discharges a gun and kills some people (with dead people in both cases), be legally considered negligent homicide? *** 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. *** The main objective of this column is to educate and inspire people live a healthier lifestyle to prevent illnesses and disabilities and achieve a happier and more productive life. Any diagnosis, recommendation or treatment in our article are general medical information and not intended to be applicable or appropriate for anyone. This column is not a substitute for your physician, who knows your condition well and who is your best ally when it comes to your health. *** Philip S. Chua, MD, FACS, FPCS, a Cardiac Surgeon Emeritus based in Northwest Indiana and Las Vegas, Nevada, is an international medical lecturer/author, Health Advocate, newspaper columnist, and Chairman of the Filipino United Network-USA, a 501(c)3 humanitarian foundation in the United States. Websites: FUN8888.com, Today.SPSAtoday. com, and philipSchua.com; Email: scalpelpen@ gmail.com.
Catriona shares stage with Sam for the first time by Anne
PAsAjol Inquirer.net
Sam Milby and Catriona Gray
CATRIONA Gray and her boyfriend, actor-singer Sam Milby, performed together for the first time during their Canada tour, and Gray could not help but feel giddy about it. The beauty queen showed her behind-the-scene moments with Milby, via her Instagram page on Sunday, May 22. “Expectations vs reality. Kilig (I feel giddy) to be sharing the stage for the first time with panda [Sam Milby] for our [One Magical Night Tour],” she said. The couple sang Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga’s “Shallow” and The Temptations’ “My Girl” in front of the audience in Calgary, as seen on talent management company Cornerstone Entertainment’s Instagram page. The Miss Universe 2018 titleholder was also seen performing Whitney Houston’s “Saving All My Love For You” while the crowd cheered. Joining Gray and Milby in the Canada tour are actordancer Rayver Cruz and singer Marcelito Pomoy. The couple confirmed their relationship during Milby’s birthday in May 2020. While they have since gone public about their relationship, Gray and Milby Photo from Instagram/@catriona_gray remain low-key when it comes to their love life.
Susan Roces laid to rest beside FPJ by shennAh
romAnillos ManilaTimes.net
THE Queen of Philippine Movies, Susan Roces was buried beside her husband, the King of Philippine Movies, Fernando Poe Jr. (FPJ) at the Manila North Cemetery on Thursday, May 26. Family and fans flooded the veteran actress' burial. Sen. Grace Poe, alongside Susan Roces' immediate family were present. Jose Victor Ejercito, Bibeth Orteza and Boots Anson Roa were also seen. At internment, actress Bibeth Orteza thanked Susan Roces one last time, "Thank you, thank you for everything na ipinayo mo sa akin (that you advised me), at salamat na yung desisyon kong maging 'Susanian' nung bata ako, tama palang ganun (and thank you that my decision to become a 'Susanian' when I was young was correct). Pag
Senator Grace Poe, members of her family and friends lay to rest the remains of her mother Susan Roces, Jesusa Purification Levy Sonora-Poe in real life, at the Manila North Cemetery on Thursday, May 26. ManilaTimes.net photo by Mike Alquinto
may hahangaan ka, makikita mo talaga kung bakit siya talagang kahanga-hanga (When you admire someone, you will really see why she is worth your admiration)."
A final mass was held at the actress' wake at The Chapels, Heritage Memorial Park prior to her burial. It was livestreamed via Senator Grace Poe's Facebook page.
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Pahrump Balloon Festival is back! by RealtoR
Fely Quitevis-Bateman
THE 9th Annual Pahrump Balloon Festival is back on the table and will take place this fall, from November 11 to November 13. According to an article in the Pahrump Valley Times, the event, which has generated keen interest from the town’s residents, is scheduled over the Veterans Day weekend at Petrack Park, and will feature a lot of activities for people of all ages. Of course, the main feature of the Pahrump Balloon Festival will be the hot air balloons that will launch throughout the weekend. Organizers said that they are expecting more brand-new balloons to launch and fly over Pahrump that will capture the attention of event-goers. Also at the event, there will also be the ever-popular carnival and three bounce houses for youngsters, as well as food vendors on site and merchandise vendors for attendees to buy all sorts of gifts and souvenirs. Aside from these, a car show will take place on the north soccer fields after the balloon launches, corn hole and horseshoe tournaments, and music for entertainment. As the Pahrump Balloon Festival happens over the Veterans Day weekend, organizers are arranging something special in honor of those who have served the
country. There will be a sunrise Veterans Day ceremony to be held on the first day of the event (Nov. 11, Veterans Day) that will feature more flair than usual. The planned ceremony “will see a hot air balloon rise over the field during the ceremony, from which a parachuter will jump and unfurl the red, white and blue glory of the American flag.” Per the article, the local VFW Riders group will be taking part in the ceremony and will provide the color guard that will present the colors. As an added attraction to the event, a “turkey drop” (not a live turkey, mind you) will be done at the final day of the event, with balloon pilots scattering certificates for free turkeys over the park on Sunday morning. How exciting is that? Attend the event, and you may even get your Thanksgiving bird for free! Many residents and supporters are glad that the Pahrump Balloon Festival is back on the calendar. Earlier this year, the event had been canceled until Doug Dubin and Doug Campbell went before the Nye County Commission to request a festival permit. After addressing concerns from the commissioners, including parking and location of the carnival, the organizers received unanimous approval for the permit.
Realtor Fely Quitevis-Bateman (extreme left) with (from left) Dr. Phil (the best dentist in Clark County), Atty. Bing Longakit and Mary Jane, who are all my investors in Pahrump at Turnberry Place Tower 1 in Las Vegas. We all had a celebration dinner at Benihana’s at Westgate Resort.
Photo above shows a 3,000-plus square-foot building on Acoma Ave. that will be on the market soon.
Of course, this is just one of the many activities taking place year-round in Pahrump. The town has plenty to offer in terms of recreational activities for residents and visitors – the town is no longer the sleepy town it once was. Golf, a popular sport across America and an activity that many Americans (and kababayans) take pleasure in, can be had at the Mountain Falls Golf Club designed by famed acrchitecture firms Nicklaus Design Group and Cal Olson Design. The 18-hole golf course and country club with breathtaking views is also capable of hosting events of all
types – weddings, holiday parties, corporate events. Tennis, bowling, martial arts, horseback riding and cycling are just some of the recreational and sports activities that can be done in Pahrump. There are leagues and groups that cater to aficionados of these activities, and these groups are always welcoming more members to their fold. Walking and hiking, whether by yourself or with friends/groups members, or even with the furry members of the family, are also big in Pahrump. There are many parks Realtor Fely Quitevis-Bateman helps those who need business financing, including loans for and areas that offer trails for the small businesses. For more information, call (702) 538-4948 or send email to fely@preciouscasual or the adventurous. These properties.com.
My son Primo and his cousin John are scouting for a commercial property for a project he wants to build in Pahrump.
areas also offer an opportunity for bird-watching or just plain naturetripping. If you have the itch for the track (the racetrack, that is), go no further than the Spring Mountain Motor Resort and Country Club, which hosts various driving schools, track rentals and is home to a private motorsports country club. It has North America’s longest racetrack at 6.1 miles, and that may soon expand to over 9 miles when expansion is completed. Right next to the racetrack is Spring Mountain Estates, which features luxury trackside homesites and is minutes away from Lake Spring Mountain where more activities await the adventurer – paddle boarding, kayaking, flying on a jetpack, among others. Homesite owners are welcome to all the amenities that the country club has to offer and that includes the lounge, workout facility and other services like massage therapist. Whether you are visiting Pahrump or moving to the town
as resident, there are many things to keep you occupied. And with Las Vegas just 62 miles away, the opportunities are endless for more activities on your to-do list. Take a look at what Pahrump has to offer. Real estate in the area is currently affordable, and presents a great opportunity for the savvy buyer/investor. In fact, many of my clients are now reaping the benefits of their investments. Whether you are looking for a new home, a second home, an investment property (maybe for an Airbnb), or just the chance to own real etsate, I can help you look for the best opportunities in the area. My company, Precious Properties, is a full-service company that has successfully helped its clientele find the best deals since 1992. 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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