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Volume 35 - No. 34 • 12 Pages
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Bonta, Cervania lead Fil-Am delegates at DNC in Chicago CHICAGO – Attorney General Rob Bonta of California and State Representative Maria Cervania of North Carolina were announced to lead the Filipino American Delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 19 to 23, 2024. Attorney General Bonta was designated as Honorary Chair and Representative Cervania was designated as Honorary Deputy Chair of the Filipino Americans for Harris Walz delegation. Over 40 Filipino American delegates from across the nation represented states such as California, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Illinois, Virginia and the territories of Guam and Northern Marianas Islands. The Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday, August 19, and at the conclusion of it, Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz were expected to formally accept the Democratic nomination to be the next president and vice president of the United States respectively. Rob Bonta is an American lawyer and PAGE 4
Harris-Walz ticket sharpens contrast with Trump-Vance on health care STILLWATER — Vice President Kamala Harris’ selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate is making health care a front-burner issue in the final sprint to the November presidential election. Walz, a 60-year-old former high school teacher and football coach, has a record of supporting left-leaning health care initiatives during his two terms as governor and while serving in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2019. He also leads a state central to the health care industry: Minnesota is home both to the nation’s largest health insurer, UnitedHealth Group, and one of its most prestigious hospital systems, the Mayo Clinic. Republicans have seized on his record to portray the Harris-Walz ticket as extreme on health care, while Democrats say Walz’s efforts to lower drug costs and preserve abortion access are mainstream positions that appeal to swing voters. Either way, his selection thrusts health care center stage as an election issue, underscoring the primacy of the nation’s battle over abortion access as well as voters’ deep angst over spiraling
‘Unity pa rin’: Party leaders meet at Malacañang for 2025 strategy by GABRIEL PABICO LALU
In a statement on Tuesday, August 20 Speaker According to Romualdez, the coalition will be under Ferdinand Martin Romualdez confirmed that a the banner of “Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas.” MANILA — It seems the Marcos administration’s meeting was convened on Monday night, August 19 “This is more than just a strategic planning session; “unity” campaign slogan is still on as leaders of political under the guidance of President Ferdinand Marcos it is a declaration of our shared commitment to the parties met at Malacañang to discuss a common Jr., who heads the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP). Filipino people,” he said. PAGE 2 strategy for the 2025 midterm elections. Inquirer.net
Philippines to process ‘limited number’ of Afghans seeking US visas MANILA — The Philippines said Tuesday, August 20 it has agreed to allow a "limited number" of Afghans to temporarily stay in the Philippines while being processed for eventual resettlement to the United States. The foreign department announcement gave no timetable or the number of visa applicants to be allowed to transit through the Philippines, a longstanding U.S. military ally. Under the deal, Washington will support "necessary services" including food, housing, security, medical, and transport during their stay in the country. "The agreement is currently undergoing the final domestic procedures required for effectivity," a foreign department statement said. Filipino ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez said last year that there were about 50,000 such visa-seekers, including the families of those who had worked for the U.S.-backed government that was toppled by the Taliban. The U.S. request met with domestic opposition on PART OF HISTORY. The well-maintained monuments of Senator Benigno S. Aquino Jr. and President Corazon Aquino at the corner of Bonifacio Drive and Padre Burgos Avenue in Manila are bereft of visitors on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Family members and supporters are expected to flock security and other grounds when it was made public here Wednesday, Aug. 21 for the 41st death anniversary of Senator Aquino.
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DOJ defends P10-M reward for info leading to Quiboloy’s arrest by CHARIE ABARCA Inquirer.net
MANILA — The Department of Justice (DOJ) defended on Tuesday, August 20 the P10 million reward to anyone with information that may lead to the capture of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy. Quiboloy and his five co-accused are facing child abuse cases before a Davao City court. A Pasig City court also issued an arrest warrant against him for human trafficking. Speaking at the Senate panel on public order and dangerous drugs’ hearing on the “excessive force” allegedly used by the Philippine National Police (PNP) within the
KJC Compound, Justice Undersecretary Nicolas Felix Ty explained the difference between a bounty and a reward. “This is a reward, not a bounty. A bounty is for people who should be arrested because they are convicts of a crime or they have [an] outstanding warrant of arrest,” said Ty. “This reward covers many things, not just the arrest but information on the whereabouts of the various accused — including Pastor Quiboloy,” he added. According to Ty, the DOJ has notified the committee about its opinion on the matter, Manny Pacquiao noting that they earlier made clear that the reward to anyone who can offer information PAGE 2
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US court rules in favor New wave of Filipino teachers arrives in Las Vegas of Pacquiao in case vs to address critical needs in Clark County schools sports management firm PAGE 4
A group of special education teachers from the Philippines arrived in Las Vegas ahead of the new academic year. Screengrab from TFC News
LAS VEGAS — The excitement is building as Clark County schools prepare to welcome students back for a new academic year. Amid Nevada's ongoing teacher shortage, the Clark County School District has bolstered its ranks with a new group of special education teachers from the Philippines, who have just arrived in Las Vegas, ready to make an impact. Since 2017, the district has been recruiting Filipino teachers through the J-1 Cultural Exchange Program to fill high-need areas such as
special education, elementary education, math, and science. This year, the tradition continues with the arrival of 150 new recruits, collectively known as Batch 8. Many of these teachers are experiencing life away from home for the first time and have been warmly welcomed by local Filipino-American and Asian organizations. "It's so nice to have this kind of community since we're new here. It helps to know that there are groups that will support us during our first year," said Renegin Enrique, a J-1 PAGE 4
by RALPH EDWIN VILLANUEVA Philstar.com
MANILA — A California court has ruled as “void” the contract entered by Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao and a sports management company, ending a three-year legal battle between the two sides. In a decision dated August 12, 2024, Superior Court of the State of California judge Walter Schwarm said that the contracts entered by Pacquiao and Paradigm Sports Management are “illegal,” a year
after the attorneys of the eightdivision champion filed a motion stating that Paradigm was not properly licensed as a manager under California law. The decision said that Paradigm chief executive officer Audie Attar “testified he did not believe he had a manager’s license for boxers in the State of California in 2019, and he did not recall if he had such a license in 2020 and 2021.” “Mr. Attar did not believe anyone at Paradigm had a manager’s license in 2019. Mr. Attar testified PAGE 4