AUGUST 2-4, 2023 Volume 33 - No. 61 • 12 Pages
PH leaders condemn China’s actions in West Philippine Sea by gaea Katreena CabiCo Philstar.com
MANILA — The Philippine Senate unanimously adopted on Tuesday, August 1 a resolution condemning China’s continued harassment of Filipino fishermen and its persistent incursions in the West Philippine Sea. The resolution, which expresses the sentiment of
the upper chamber but is nonbinding, also urged the Philippine government “to take appropriate action in asserting and securing” the country’s sovereign rights, and “to call on China to stop its illegal activities.” The Philippines and other nations have repeatedly criticized Beijing’s aggressive actions in the resource-rich waterway, including the harassment of
Philippine vessels by Chinese coast guard, navy and maritime militias, and the construction of artificial islands. “This bipartisan effort tells the Filipino people that when it comes to matters of national sovereignty, we will never be bullied into submission,” said Sen. Risa Hontiveros, one of the senators who filed the resolution. u PAGE 2
Filipinas’ World Cup dream cut short, but Sarina Bolden’s message inspires football fans
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DATELINE White House seeks greater investment in AAPI mental health care FROM THE AJPRESS NEWS TEAM ACROSS AMERICA
AFTER anti-Asian hate and violence escalated during the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) have spent the last few years rallying for greater investment in AAPI mental health and safety. On Thursday, July 21, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) led an in-person summit that zeroed in on improving the accessibility and quality of mental health care for the vast AAPI community. The summit comprised several sessions that unpacked the impact of hate crimes, violence, and microaggressions on collective and individual mental health as well as brainstormed ideas on how best to expand access to these communities. “Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and u PAGE 4
ALL IN A DAY’S WORK. Amid incessant rains due to Typhoon Falcon and the southwest monsoon, fishermen from this village in Binangonan, Rizal still go out to catch fish to sell for the day. In this same area, the overloaded M/B Aya Express sank on July 27 due to strong winds and heavy rain, resulting in the death of 27 individuals. PNA photo by Joan Bondoc
by Mary Villegas
With the weight of the entire nation resting on their shoulders, the skillful Filipinas FILIPINOS are some of the never failed to show us their happiest in Asia, so despite unrelenting spirit and passion watching our beloved ‘Filipinas’ for the sport. come up short in the FIFA The team’s World Cup debut Women’s World Cup on July 30, all started with the dream of Sunday, we’ll surely be back— competing against the world’s harder, better, stronger, faster best on the global stage. On Jan. Sarina Bolden at FIFA Women’s World Cup 31, 2022, the Filipinas began Photo from B/R Football Twitter (to quote Daft Punk, no less). Inquirer.net
Ex-President Duterte fit to be Pres. Marcos cites role of Filipino language in uniting, transforming PH special envoy to China – Cayetano MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, August 1 emphasized the importance of promoting the Filipino language as it helps in facilitating development in the country. In his Buwan ng Wika Pambansa message, Marcos said the use of the national language is vital in advancing the goal of transforming the Philippines into a more united and prosperous nation. “Sa pagkakataong ito, ating bigyangpansin ang kapangyarihan ng wika hindi lamang sa pagbuo ng ating kaisipan at paraan ng komunikasyon, kundi pati na rin sa pagkintal ng ating patuloy na
pagsulong at pagdala ng kolektibong karunugan sa bawat henerasyon (This time, let's pay attention to the power of language not only in the development of our minds and means of communication, but also in enriching and advancing our collective knowledge to every generation),” he said. “Sa pamamagitan ng wikang Filipino, ating ilahad ang mga kuwento at karanasang magiging matibay na saligan ng ating pag-unlad (Through the Filipino language, let us tell the stories and experiences that will be u PAGE 4
Asian Americans face lower cardiac arrest survival despite PH gov’t tags Teves, 12 others as terrorists equal CPR efforts A HEARTBEAT is just a normal thud—until it becomes abnormal and suddenly stops. If this is the case, it might be cardiac arrest. Just recently, the son of NBA star LeBron James suffered from cardiac arrest but is now in stable condition. Bronny James is only 18 years old, so what are the odds? You might want to watch out for your carb intake and unhealthy diet as a groundbreaking study reveals that Asian Americans are less likely to survive a cardiac arrest than white people. Cardiac arrest or heart attacks happen when the heart suddenly stops beating. If this occurs, blood will also stop flowing to the rest of the body, which can result in a more severe condition. This new study published in the Journal of American Heart Association found alarming u PAGE 3
by gaea Katreena CabiCo Philstar.com
MANILA — The Anti-Terrorism Council has designated Rep. Arnolfo Teves (Negros Oriental)—the alleged mastermind in the assassination of governor Roel Degamo—as a terrorist. The move allows the Anti-Money Laundering Council to investigate and freeze the financial assets and properties of Teves—who is believed to be overseas— and members of his alleged armed group. The ATC resolution, which was approved on July 26 but was only released Tuesday, named the suspended lawmaker the leader of the “Teves Terrorist Group” and also tagged as terrorists his brother, Pryde Henry, alleged bagman Marvin Miranda, and the following: • Rogelio Antipolo
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by Charie abarCa Inquirer.net
MANILA — The Marcos administration should appoint former President Rodrigo Duterte as special envoy to China, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano said in an ambush interview on Monday, July 31. Citing the former president’s “good standing” with the Chinese government, Cayetano pointed out that Duterte would be a good for the post. "If ever we know someone who can go to the highest levels of the Chinese government that the
Chinese government trusts and the Filipino trusts, [it is] President Duterte. But then we have to come out with a strategy that is both comprehensive and that will work in the short and long term,” Cayetano said. Cayetano, who served as secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs chief under the Duterte administration, said that he “never” once saw Duterte compromise and sell out the Philippines despite “gaining the trust” of China. “I have never seen President Duterte compromise and sell the u PAGE 3
• Rommel Pattaguan • Winrich Isturis • John Louie Gonyon • Dahniel Lora • Eulogio Gonyon Jr. • Tomasino Aledro • Nigel Electona • Jomarie Catubay • Hannah Mae Sumero Onay. Various groups have raised concerns about the potential abuses of the AntiTerrorism Act, saying the law is being used to persecute political opponents and to suppress dissent. More than 35 groups questioned its constitutionality before the Supreme Court, but the tribunal left the law virtually untouched in the end. The government told the court during debates that there were safeguards against abuse of the law and that designated persons This file photo taken in 2020 shows then-President Rodrigo Duterte with then-Taguig-Pateros Inquirer.net photo u PAGE 2 Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano.